February 2017
Family Literacy Day event
The Glace Bay Library is planning a Family Literacy Day event for 28th February 2017. This event will be in conjunction with Family Literacy Day 2017 & Harry Potter Book Night 2017. For grades 3 and up from 6pm-8pm Here at the Glace Bay Library, young wizards, witches & muggles will be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings and quizzes. It all begins when the Sorting Hat decides who will be in which house, and houses will be…
Find out more »Pancake & Sausage Supper
St. Luke's United Chuch 560 Donkin Highway, Donkin Committee of Stewards is having a Pancake & Sausage Supper with Dessert Tuesday, February 28th from 2 - 4 PM Eat In or Take Out Adults: $10, Children $5 For Tickets call: Marilyn 902-737-2363 or Verna 902-737-2024 Everyone is Welcome!
Find out more »100 Women Who Care
100 Women Who Care CBRM will meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Casino Nova Scotia, 525 George Street, Sydney. Networking takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and presentations and voting take place from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come and join like-minded women who are making a positive difference in our community. New members are welcome! More information can be found by visiting the website at 100womencbrm.com.
Find out more »Survivors of Suicide Meeting
There is a meeting of SOS (Survivors of Suicide) Cape Breton on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. 6:30pm at 188 George Street Sydney. Anyone grieving from the loss of a loved one by suicide is welcome.
Find out more »The Sunjata Story: A Glimpse of a Mande Epic
The Sunjata Story: A Glimpse of a Mande Epic A Global Musics Local Connections FILM SERIES Tuesday, February 28th 7 PM McConnell Library The life story of Sunjata Keita, the prince who founded West Africa’s greatest empire almost 800 years ago, has been passed down for generations. The McConnell Library will host a special performance of this story featuring two master musicians from Mali: singer Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté accompanied on balafon by Fodé Lassana Diabaté, with poetic translation by…
Find out more »Being Supportive After an Assault
Nova Scotia Room, McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street, Sydney Many loved ones want to offer support to someone who has experienced sexual assault, but don’t always know how. In this information session, friends, family, and intimate partners can learn about trauma, the impacts of sexual assault, strategies to show your support, how to develop healthy boundaries, and ways to care for yourself. Everyone welcome. Presented by the Willow House Community Outreach Sexual Assault Program – providing Support, Advocacy, and Awareness…
Find out more »March 2017
Lenten Mid-Week Ecumenical Services
Theme "7 Words from the Cross" on Wednesday, March 1 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 9 Marconi Street, Glace Bay @ 12 PM.
Find out more »AfroDance
Did you know that Africa has 5500 languages? Did you know that African Dance is alot like today's dance culture? Would you like to learn how to play an African Drum? Mufaro from MCAD (Maritime Centre for African Dance) is returning to the Glace Bay Library on Wednesday, March 1st 2017 from 330pm- 430pm for a 60 minute workshop on AfroDance. No registraton is necessary - just drop in.
Find out more »Anti-stigma Public Talk
Anti-stigma Public Talk Thursday, March 2nd 2017 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cape Breton University, Multiversity Room Guest Speaker: Christine Porter, Executive Director of The Ally Centre of Cape Breton
Find out more »Living with type 2 Diabetes
Do you have type 2 diabetes or support someone who does? Do you live in Sydney or the surrounding area? The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) invites you to participate in a conversation about living with type 2 diabetes in your community. We want to learn more about the community supports and challenges that impact you as a person living with diabetes. Participants will also learn more about the CDA and other local diabetes education and support programs. Light refreshments will…
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