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.

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…

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…

Theme "7 Words from the Cross" on Wednesday, March 1 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 9 Marconi Street, Glace Bay @ 12 PM.

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.

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…

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

The World Day of Prayer this year will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sydney River on Mar. 3rd, 2017 at two o’clock in the afternoon. It is hosted by the CWL of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys’ Parish. The program is entitled “Am I Being Unfair to you and the service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Philippines. There will be refreshments following the service and everyone is welcome.