August 2017
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church concert
The Barra’s will be performing on Monday, August 7th at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Sydney Mines (643 Main Street) @ 7:00 p.m. and door will open at 6 p.m, tickets are $30 each and can be purchased at Shopper’s Drug Mart in North Sydney at the Post Office outlet or at Sexton’s Pharmasave in Sydney Mines at the pharmacy counter. Also, you can reserve your tickets by calling 902-736-2508 or emailing f.johnston@bellaliant.net
Find out more »St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Concert
The Barra’s are back again this year to perform another fantastic concert in Sydney Mines at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (643 Main Street) on Monday, August 7th, at 7:00 p.m. Last year’s concerts were sold out so get your tickets early. If you are planning a vacation to Cape Breton this is the concert to take in, you won't be disappointed. Tickets are $30 each and will be available soon at Shoppers Drug Mart in North Sydney or Pharmasave in…
Find out more »Canada 150 Trivia Night
Canada 150 Trivia Night Tuesday August 8th, 6:30-8:30 James McConnell Memorial Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program, the McConnell Library is hosting a FREE team Trivia Night! The questions will be general knowledge with a Canada 150 themed bonus round. Light refreshments will be served and there are prizes to be won. Gather a team of 3-5 people and register at the Library. If you would like to go but can't get a…
Find out more »Pride Week Living Library Story Circle
Pride Week Living Library Story Circle Wednesday August 9th, 6-8 pm James McConnell Memorial Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney Listen to the stories and experiences of four members of the LGBTQ community! Presenters will include: Geordy Marshall, a founding member of Eskasoni Pride; Sheila Christie, an academic, queer person and parent of a young transgender child; Veronica, a woman who was raised as a male, who is active in the trans community; and Kate Krug, a sociology prof at CBU,…
Find out more »Ghosts and Legends Walk
The Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk of the Historic North End Sydney will be held every Thursday night throughout the summer, starting June 29th. Join us for a spine tingling ninety-minute encounter with the city’s restless spirit world. Our tours begin at Historic St. Patrick’s Church Museum (87 Esplanade) at 7:00 PM and ends with a piping hot cup of tea and scones. $13 per person. Group rates and private tours are available. Reservations are required and can…
Find out more »Market
August 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners Centre Market, Marion Bridge. Friday, August 11, from 4 PM – 630 PM. Free Admission, Bake Sale and Many Vendors.
Find out more »Cape Breton Drag Racing
Cape Breton Drag Racing 1/8 Mile Racing 2017 at Victoria Junction off Sydney-Glace Bay Highway. Race Dates: June 24 & 25, July 21, 22 & 23, Aug 12 Sport compact, Aug 25, 26 & 27 and Sept 16 & 17. Gates Open 8 AM. Saturday Pass $10, Sunday Pass $15, Weekend Pass $20. Family Weekend Pass $40 (2 adults and 2 under 14), 8 and under free when with Adult
Find out more »Annual Masonic Supper
Annual Masonic Supper, Heather Lodge #124, Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 4 PM - 6 PM, Framboise Hall. Ham and Scallop Potatoes and Dessert for $10. Eat In or Take Out.
Find out more »Dance for Parkinson SuperWalk
A dance will be held at the Sydney Mines Legion on Aug. 12th,2017 from 9-1. This is in support of Parkinson SuperWalk and is sponsored by the MacDonald Family. Come and join the fun and support this very important cause. Tickets $5.00 per person.
Find out more »St. Paul’s Annual Cemetery Service
St. Paul's Anglican Church Port Morien are having their Annual Cemetery Service at St. Paul's Cemetery in Black Brook on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2 PM at the Cemetery. In case of inclement weather the Service will be held in St. Paul's Church, Cliff Street, Port Morien.
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