September 2021
Northside Boys Car show
Come out to Main St. in Sydney Mines on Saturday 11th for a family-friendly car show. Dozens of cars will be lining the street for the morning and afternoon. There will be kids activities for all ages, craft tables for the adults and a whole lot more.
Find out more »Take-Out Polish Dinner
As part of Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month, St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier will hold a take-out Polish dinner on Saturday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.-- including the always popular perogies and cabbage rolls. $10 per take-out dinner. Advance tickets must be reserved by September 7 by calling 902-563-1226. That's 902-563-1226. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Find out more »GRANDPARENTS DAY
Grandparents Day serves to honor and recognize the contributions of grandparents in our lives. Grandparents are a society and a family's ties to its past as they pass on important values, beliefs and ideals to future generations. Their wisdom and love are recognized every year on the first Sunday after Labour Day in September.
Find out more »Nourish Your Roots
All money raised through the purchase of an NYR box goes directly to support school healthy food programs like breakfast, cooking in the classroom and school food gardens while at the same time supporting local food and farmers. It’s a win-win! If nourishing kids in school and supporting the local farm economy is important to you, then you won’t want to miss out. To have a box in time for Thanksgiving, get your order in soon. We need to provide…
Find out more »Fall Classic- Show & Shine weekend
The Annual Cape Breton Fall Classic is coming back to downtown Sydney once again, and it’s sure to be bigger and better than ever before. With a meet and greet on September 17th and the show shine on September 18th, you are sure to have a weekend packed with hundreds of classic cars spanning the closed streets of downtown Sydney! Live music brought to you by the patio lanterns program, and food from Fuzzy’s, Stand and stuff your face, and…
Find out more »Take Back the Night Walk/Run– Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton will be hosting a walk/run this upcoming Friday at the Open Hearth Park. The start time is at 6 pm and will run until 7:30 pm. To pre-register please call (902) 539-6165 or you can register the night of the event starting at 5:45. The funds raised will be split between the Elizabeth Fry Society and Take Back the Night.
Find out more »Premiere – WKRP in CINCINNATI (1978-1982)
WKRP in Cincinnati is an American sitcom television series that features the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was created by Hugh Wilson and was based upon his experiences working in advertising sales at Top 40 radio station WQXI in Atlanta. WKRP premiered September 18, 1978, on the CBS television network, and aired for four seasons and 90 episodes through April 21, 1982. Starting in the middle of the second season,…
Find out more »Walk in the Park Fall Fundraiser — Boisdale Fire Hall
Walk in the park fall fundraiser with a flea market, perennial plant sale (pick a pot) Bake sale and activities for kids. Hot dogs and refreshments are available. Saturday, Sept.18/21. Time 10 - 2 pm (weather permitting) contact Peggy 902-304-6787 Location: The park directly across from the Boisdale Fire Hall Sponsored by The Hills of Boisdale Community Association
Find out more »FEDERAL ELECTION DAY
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address. Vote today at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, September 20, 2021. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone). To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
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