August 2025
St. Andrew’s Church Yard Sale
On Saturday, August 23rd St. Andrew's Church in Sydney Mines the congregation will be holding their annual yard sale in the church hall from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There is lots to choose from and something for everyone. Come and enjoy the yard sale and take advantage of the low low prices. Also you can enjoy a BBQ hot dog and pop before carrying on to the Northside Boys Car show at noon. Come and bring the whole family.
Find out more »Back to the Cretaceous with dinosaur expert Tim Jeffries
GREAT SCOTT! Back to the Cretaceous with dinosaur expert Tim Jeffries Saturday, August 23 • Glace Bay Library 10:30-11:30am Join Canada’s undisputed rock star of dinosaurs, Tim Jeffries for his latest dinosaur presentation. Journey into the past and uncover one of the world’s most amazing discoveries, the colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex. View an assortment of incredible museum displays of real dinosaur fossils, from a dinosaur’s prey to the massive T. Rex itself. This presentation is geared for ages 7+ - it’s…
Find out more »Blueberry Festival
Southside Boularderie Vol. Fire Dept. Fire Hall Sunday Aug 24th 2 pm to 5 pm Take Out With Limited Seating Available $15.00 Contact any firefighter for tickets Or call Jimmie 902-736-6731, Mike 902 578-4794
Find out more »Parkinson’s Support Group Cookie Sale Fundraiser
The local Parkinson's Support Group is going to be having a Cookie Sale Fundraiser on Wednesday August 27th and Thursday August 28th. We will be selling cookies in front of the Scotiabank on Charlotte St. in Sydney and Scotiabank on Commercial St. in North Sydney both days from 10am to 4pm. The cost for each awesome cookie is $2.50 with all proceeds going to the local Parkinson's Support Group.
Find out more »KID’S DAY AND BARBEQUE
SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH GAMES AND PRIZES FREE EVENT TIME 2:00 - 4:00 PM LOCH LOMOND COMMUNITY HALL LOCH LOMOND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPART AND HERITAGE ASSc.
Find out more »September 2025
Sunrise Service for Peace
St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier will host a short sunrise service for peace and release of doves at 6:20 in the morning on Monday, September 1. Everyone is warmly welcome. September 1st marks the solemn 86th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. Today, as terrible wars drag on around the world, this gathering will be a chance to renew our commitment to peace and to compassion for, and solidarity with, victims…
Find out more »Free family picnic
Free family picnic for everyone on Labour Day from 12-2 at Open Hearth Park. Hosted by Cape Breton District Labour Council. There will be music, magic show, balloon animals, face painting, guest speakers and other free stuff for all ages. There will be draws for the kids for some Gift Cards also and 50/50 tickets.
Find out more »First Annual Dylan Taylor Memorial Ride
First Annual Dylan Taylor Memorial Ride to help raise awareness for suicide is happening Saturday September 6, with a rain date of the 7th. Registration at 10-10:45. Entry is by donation per rider proceeds will split between Son of the Sea Project and Cape Breton Suicide Loss Support Group. Kickstands up 11am following this route. Leave Mayflower Mall, heading to Glace Bay, then to New Waterford proceeding down Lingan Road, across to Spar Road to the Esplanade, up Argyle Street,…
Find out more »Lego Club
Glace Bay Library October 10, 24 3:45-4:30 Have fun making Lego creations
Find out more »Tales from the Cove: A ‘Natter’ with Lesley Crewe
Friday, Sept. 12 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm) McConnell Library (Sydney) Library staff are excited to host celebrated local author, Lesley Crewe! Join us for a conversation on her love of libraries and a Q&A from online questions gathered from Lesley’s dedicated readers. Everyone is welcome! Event from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm). Mingling and light refreshments to follow the Q&A. NATTER (definition Merriam-Webster) ~ idle talk or conversation: chat.
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