November 2022
iPhone Cameras & Kodak Brownies: A CBU Art Gallery Talk
Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm McConnell Library (50 Falmouth St., Sydney) “You Press the Button, We Do the Rest.” George Eastman of Eastman Kodak Co. made photography accessible with the first release of the Kodak Brownie in 1900. No longer was the magic of photography restricted to the secrets of the dark room; anyone who had a Brownie could make a photographic image. Then in 2007, the first ever iPhone would hit the market equipped with its own digital…
Find out more »Fundraising Pickle Sale
Culinary students from Memorial High in Sydney Mines will be selling their own pickles are preserves at the school during parent/teacher on November 17th and 18th. Jellies, Mustard Pickles, Chow, Beets and other tasty treats will be on sale for cash only. All proceeds will help support fundraising efforts for their trip to Culinary schools across the Maritime provinces. If you can’t get out to support them, visit www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/memorialhs to buy tickets on the monthly fundraiser they share with their…
Find out more »Speech and Sign Talk
Speech and Sign Talk. Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians * Learn vocabulary signs to assist people with hearing loss and for parents of nonverbal children to communicate. * 4 weeks, Thursday evenings, starting Nov. 17th, 6:30 – 8:00pm * $45.00 a person. * For more information or to register please call 902-564-0003.
Find out more »St. Andrew’s Church Fall Ceilidh
On Friday, November 18th St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church located at 643 Main Street in Sydney Mines will be hosting a Fall Ceilidh with the musical group Chalk Dust. If you want a night with great music and entertainment, then this is the place for you. There will be a variety of music from rock and roll to country. So if a nice relaxing evening is on your to do list, this is the place for you. This event will be…
Find out more »Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Undercurrent Youth Centre is hosting a pancake breakfast and photos with Santa, on November 18th from 9-2. There will be gift wrapping by donation and a flea market on site at 224 York St. Glace Bay.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Fair
Come join us for our Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 19th From 10-4 Brooks haven hall $2 admission draw on a big basket as well Lots of stuff to choose from There will be a canteen on site as well!! There will be a bake sale !!!!
Find out more »15th Annual Autism Rocks
This annual fundraiser is to provide recreational programs for autistic you living in the Cape Breton Region. Please help support these programs, and the bands that so graciously give their time in support of this cause. Happening at the Steel City, with 0 live musical acts perform from 4pm - 2am. Tickets are $10 at the door. Performers and times: 4pm - Third Wheel 5pm - John Campbelljohn 7pm - Full Circle 8pm - Terry Peters 9pm - The Nightshift…
Find out more »Night of Music Fundraiser
When: November 19, 2022 7:30p to 12a Where : Cedars Club, 30 MacKenzie Street, Sydney Nova Scotia The Event: Performers Hearts of Kin, RG Schaller, Kelly's Brew, Jeff Wadden, Michael Young. A night of great fun, local music, dancing, food, drinks, 50/50 , door prizes, all In support of the Cape Breton Farmers' Market. A Silent Auction will be held with all proceeds going to Molly's MIssion. Tickets can be bought at the Farmers' Market Thursday Nov. 10, Saturday Nov.…
Find out more »Katharine McLennan: Life & Legacy
Thursday, Nov 24 McConnell Library (50 Falmouth St., Sydney) 2:00-6:00 pm: Exhibition 6:30 pm: Retro slideshow with refreshments Have you ever wondered what kinds of art, documents, and objects are housed in Cape Breton Regional Library’s Nova Scotia Collection? Now is your chance to find out! Visit the McConnell library to see some of the paintings, honours, and objects philanthropist Katharine McLennan donated to CBRL. Katharine McLennan led an incredible life: she volunteered as a nurse in WWI, studied painting…
Find out more »Colouring Contest Party at Warden United Church in Glace Bay
Warden United Church and the Glace Bay Library are collaborating on a Colouring Contest Party this Saturday, November 26, 2 to 4 p.m. at Warden United Church -- 44 Fifth Street, in the New Aberdeen neighbourhood of Glace Bay. Prizes and refreshments. All generations welcome. The first 20 participants will receive a free colouring book with beautiful local sketches by Jeff Wilson showcasing Cape Breton's Polish community
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