July 2021
TIM HORTONS CAMP DAY
It's Camp Day! Today, Tim Hortons restaurant owners donate 100% of the proceeds from hot and iced coffee sales. Those funds send youth from your community to Tims Camps to learn new skills and grow through a multi-year, leadership development program. Here's how you can help: Visit your local Tim Hortons on Camp Day and buy a coffee! Buy a Camp Day bracelet inspired by skills youth build at Tims Camps. Pay it forward with a Take 12 and share…
Find out more »Old Sydney Society: Guided Tours and Walks
Harbour HerStory Walk- Fascinating women of impact on Sydney and Cape Breton's history. Tuesday evenings at 7. Wicked Walk -Stories of betrayal, adultery, greed, murder, hanging, and the occasional act of God. Thursdays at 7. Wonder Why Walk -A tour of Sydney's historic North End, fun for the whole family. Satisfy the curious mind and learn the story behind some of Sydney's quirks and oddities. Call 902 539 1572 for more information.
Find out more »Try Tennis Event- Free
Cromarty Tennis club in Sydney is hosting a Try Tennis event on July 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The event is for adult non-members who would like to Try Tennis. Tennis Nova Scotia instructors will be conducting the lesson. This is a free event but space is limited. Please call Helen @ 902-578-0867 for registration. Check them out on Facebook!
Find out more »Old Sydney Society presents: Eye on the Pine Tree Line
Old Sydney Society presents: Eye on the Pine Tree Line An exhibition of photos by Paul MacDougall that explores perception, change, and the blindness of the “accustomed eye”. at St Patrick's Church Museum Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 Call 902 539 1572 for more information
Find out more »August 2021
Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club Annual Community Cruise
Cruisin' through time since '79! Come join them for a cruise through our wider community Sunday, August 1st! All are welcome! Registration will start at 11 am through to noon at the Mayflower Mall parking lot. They will travel through Glace Bay, New Waterford, Sydney, North Sydney, and finish up at the North Sydney mall! There will be prizes, 50/50 and a whole lot more. Plus, all money raised will go to the Hospital Foundation! For more information, please email…
Find out more »Michelle Curtis Memorial Washer Toss Tournament
August 7, 2021, at KOC New Waterford The cost is $20.00 per person Registration is at noon and the play starts at 1 pm. Registration can also be done by etransfer to kendra.baldwin13@gmail.com. All monies raised go to Breton Education Centre Scholarships and Hospice Cape Breton.
Find out more »PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
Find out more »Feed NS 50/50 Raffle
Feed NS 50/50 raffle launches Thursday, August 12. The draw taking place at Feed Nova Scotia on Thursday, September 2nd at 2 pm. Ticket sales end on Tuesday, Aug 31st at midnight. Tickets: 1 = $10, 5 = $25, 25 = $50, 100 = $100. For more information and to buy your tickets, check out the Feed NS website.
Find out more »First Annual Kiwanis for Kids Bike Rally
Taking place Saturday, August 14th, 2021 (Rain Date: August 15th, 2021) Registration fee: $20.00 Registration will take place at 8 am at the Alder Point Community Hall Route: Leaving Alder Point Hall at 9 am travelling through Little Pond, Florence, Sydney Mines, North Sydney, Leitches Creek, Boisdale, Eskasoni, Sydney, Membertou, and then back to Alder Point Community Hall. BBQ will be held at the Alder Point Community Hall upon return. Everyone will recive a t-shirt and ribbon for…
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
Open Hearth Park Field 4 pm versus Valley
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