March 2022
Hike NS: Guided Winter Snowshoe
Clyburn Valley Trail Moonlight Snowshoe: March 18 Hike Nova Scotia and Hike the Highlands Festival Society present a guided moonlight snowshoe at the Clyburn Valley Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands on March 18 at 6:30 pm. Bring your own snowshoes. Registration is required in advance; details are at www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »Elderdog Pawparazzi
Have your pooch's picture taken by an accredited canine photographer and help support Elderdog Canada - Cape Breton. Every registration will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a private photo session. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - only 24 spots available!!! Register at www.shaunamaddenphotography.com/elderdog-pawparazzi https://www.villagedogwalk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShaunaMaddenPhotography/
Find out more »FIRST DAY OF SPRING
In 2022, the March equinox happens today at 12:33PM. ADT. In the Northern Hemisphere, this date marks the start of the spring season. In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn, while the September equinox marks the start of spring.
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Rockin’ Fundraiser for Ukraine
There will be a fundraiser for the benefit of Ukraine to be held on Sunday, March 20 from 1 pm -10 pm at the Ukrainian Hall 49 West St, Sydney. During that time 8 different musical groups will be appearing to provide a day of entertainment in aid of raising monies to help the Ukrainian people. All money raised will be donated to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). Tickets are on sale at the Cape Breton Curiosity Shop…
Find out more »Danny O’Neill Memorial Sledge Hockey Tournament
Danny O’Neill Memorial Sledge Hockey Tournament Saturday & Sunday, March 26th & 27th at Centre 200. The host Sledgehammers will be playing Saturday at 10:15 am & 1:15 pm. Sunday at 10:15 am the second & third-ranked teams will play a semifinal, with the winner to play the first ranked team at 11:45 am for the championship. No charge for admission. Please use the players' entrance at the back of the rink. See you there!
Find out more »A Better Bite Community Kitchen- Seniors Wellness Day!
The Better Bite Community kitchen will be hosting seniors programming throughout the month of March. Call (902) 322-1351 to register for an event. 10 am- 12 pm: Accessible Yoga & Social Wellbeing Workshop- Registration required 12 pm- 1pm: Lunch & Live Music 1 pm- 3 pm: Seniors Wellness fair- Eltuek Arts Centre Room 211
Find out more »April 2022
APRIL FOOL’S DAY
April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day is an annual custom on April 1 consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved in these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day (so watch out!). The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbour has been relatively common in the world historically.
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Join a walk group in Coxheath!
Hike Nova Scotia introduces gentle, easy walking groups through their NS Walks initiative. There are walking groups starting in Coxheath. Sign-up at www.nswalks.ca or 902-932-6902.
Find out more »GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. Observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday Good Friday is a federal statutory holiday across Canada..
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