April 2021
PINK SUPERMOON
Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this full Moon will also be a spectacular supermoon! (Note: Before you get your hopes up, this “Super Pink Moon” won’t actually look “super pink”—or any hue of pink, really. The Moon will be its usual golden color near the horizon and fade to a bright white as it glides overhead!) Since the Moon will be at its closest point to the Earth, it will look bigger and brighter tonight than your average full Moon.…
Find out more »May 2021
NATIONAL NURSING WEEK
National Nursing Week 2021 is May 10-16. It always occurs from the Monday to the Sunday of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. The week draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians. Each year a theme is developed by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to showcase how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
The International Day Against Homophobia (or IDAHO, as it is sometimes known) is celebrated around the world on May 17. This annual day to mark the fight to make our society inclusive of all sexualities was founded in Montreal in 2003 by the human rights group Fondation Émergence. It was quickly embraced across Canada, and then internationally. The day is particularly strong in Europe and Latin America, where it is commemorated with public events in almost all countries. May 17…
Find out more »June 2021
PJ Walk for LOVE
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic is proud to announce our 5th annual PJ Walk for Kids. For the special 5th anniversary, and coinciding with our recent launch of our More Room for Love campaign, this year’s PJ Walk for Kids will be lovingly changed to PJ Walk for LOVE. Join us for a virtual 2021 PJ Walk for LOVE from Sunday, June 13 to Friday, June 18, 2021. Rise and Shine for this family-centered event happening across the Maritimes!
Find out more »Field Leader Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27
Field Leader – Hiking Course West Mabou, June 26-27 A Field Leader – Hiking Course will be offered on June 26 and 27 in West Mabou. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification. Learn more at www.hikenovascotia.ca. For more information on this event or Hike Nova Scotia contact (not for publication): Janet Barlow, Hike Nova Scotia (902) 932-6902 info@hikenovascotia.ca
Find out more »July 2021
Canada Day Motorcade
The Kinsmen Club of New Waterford are organizing our second Canada Day Motorcade and this time it will actually be held on Canada Day. We will be meeting at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford at 12:15 pm for a 1:00 pm start time. For traffic safety, we have a capacity of 50 vehicles and welcome community participation. Decorate your vehicle in red and white and join us. We request that participants and spectators alike observe social distancing and Covid…
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
-Open Hearth Park field 2:00 pm versus Riverlake
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
-Open Hearth park 4 pm versus Truro
Find out more »HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The HELP CENTER of the CAPE BRETON GENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY will open for the summer on July 12th. Hours are Mondays from 11 am to 3 pm and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm in the former Bank of Montreal building, 173 Charlotte Street in Sydney. Use of the centre is free. Volunteers are on hand to help with your research. The Center has the largest collection of Cape Breton genealogy information available anywhere. More information is available…
Find out more »Come try adult Pickleball
Announcing adult pickleball, outdoors at Lady of Fatima courts Sydney River, every Monday Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9 under the lights. Come to enjoy and learn about the fastest growing sport in North America. Check us out at pickleball Cape Breton on Facebook.
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