August 2021
PORK CHOP SUPPER
LOCH LOMOND COMMUNITY HALL AUGUST 14TH 4---6 PM EAT IN OR TAKE OUT $15.00 PER PERSON SOCIAL DISTINCING & MASKS REQUIRED LOCH LOMOND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
Find out more »The Aaron & Jolene 2nd Memorial Car Show
The Aaron & Jolene 2nd Memorial Car Show is to be held on Aug 15, 2021, at Plaza Ford, 33 Terminal Rd, Sydney, NS, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with Registration starting at 9:00 am with free admission for all. There will be a swap meet for those who wish to sell some unused parts. Terry Perers and The Off The Wall Band will be playing, and food trucks J.A. Smitty's & BeaverTails will be on-site. 50/50 will be donated to…
Find out more »Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale
Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale Taking place in Sydney from August 16-September 1st To arrange an audition, contact 902-968-9041 or email info@capebretonchorale.com The choir is looking for Tenors and Basses, in particular, but may also audition altos. Applicants will need to prepare a piece (in a style comfortable to them) and will also be given a short choral excerpt to learn in advance of the audition. You may also visit our website at capebretonchorale.com
Find out more »United Way Festival at the Fiddle
Destination Cape Breton, the Port of Sydney, CBMIC, Sydney Downtown Development and the CBRM to host a small festival on the port down by the Big Fiddle on August 20th from 11 to 6. There will be food, music and fun!
Find out more »Blueberry Festival
Southside Boularderie Vol. Fire Dept. Fire Hall Sunday, Aug 22 2 pm to 5 pm Take-Out Only Following all Nova Scotia Health Protocols $10.00 Contact any firefighter for tickets Or call Jimmie 902-736-6731, Mike 902 578-4794
Find out more »Back to School Box Project
Their big Back to School Box Drive is up around the corner! It will take place on August 27th from 11 am-2 pm! There will be a volunteer at each location below accepting donations. New Waterford KOC-3236 Plummer Avenue, New Waterford Bayplex Recreation Arena-151 Lower North St, Glace Bay Cape Breton County Arena-305 Keltic Drive, Sydney Emera Centre Northside- 75 Kings St, North Sydney Mayflower Mall-800 Grandlake Road Sydney (Drop off either at the administration office during their business hours…
Find out more »Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »Album – GRACELAND (Paul Simon)
Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, released on August 25, 1986. 35 years ago today! Graceland features an eclectic mixture of genres, including pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco, isicathamiya, and mbaqanga. Simon wrote songs inspired by recordings made in Johannesburg, collaborating with African and American artists. Graceland became Simon's most successful studio album and his highest-charting album in over a decade; it is estimated to have sold up to 16 million copies worldwide. It…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
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