May 2026
Public Health Mobile Unit Immunization Clinic
The Public Health Mobile Unit is holding an Immunization Clinic for all ages on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Canadian Coast Guard College, 1190 Westmount Road, Sydney. The vaccines being offered are the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines, Tetanus/Diphtheria and whooping cough vaccine and to those eligible, the RSV, Shingles, Pneumonia, spring Covid vaccines and HPV and Men-B vaccines. We also have Naloxone kits and COVID Rapid tests available to take…
Find out more »Nebulas Paint Session
Glace Bay Library Tues May 12 2 – 4pm Join the local Art Dragons for a nebulas paint session. Registration Required, email glacebay@cbrl.ca or phone 902-849-8657
Find out more »Tissue Paper Flowers
Glace Bay Library Wed May 13 6-7pm Make some beautiful flowers for Spring.
Find out more »Crafty Corner: Ladybugs
Glace Bay Library Thurs May 14 3:30pm Drop in to make a ladybug craft
Find out more »3rd Annual Wentworth Park Fishing Derby
Join in a family fun event at Wentworth Park Saturday May 16th/2026. The fishing derby is for children 15 and under and is organized by Cape Breton Island Wildlife association in Partnership with CBRM, NS Department of Inland Fisheries, Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Unama ki Institute of Natural Resources and Department of Natural Resources. Prizes awarded for the largest fish. The event runs from 10 Am until 2PM. Registration is at the Byng Ave entrance.
Find out more »Physio Health: Osteoarthritis in your hips & knees
Tuesday, May 19 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Join Physiotherapist Belinda Lau-Beaton to learn how to manage symptoms of osteoarthritis – focusing on the hips & knees. Belinda has over 30 years experience working in the orthopedic field. Registration not required for this information session.
Find out more »Fire Services: The Hazards of Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
Wednesday, May 20 1:30-3:00pm McConnell Library (Sydney) Senior Safety Navigator Barry Gordon, along with Dan Taylor & Steve MacKenzie from CBRM Fire Services will share some of the potential risks of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in many electronic devices, such as, power tools, tablets, cell phones, portable power banks, and mobility aids. Know the dangers and learn how to be safe with these batteries. Everyone welcome. Registration not required.
Find out more »Adult Art: Lily Painting
Glace Bay Library Wed May 20 6-7pm Join us in making some painted Lily art. Registration Required, phone 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Crafty Corner: Daffodil craft
Glace Bay Library Thurs May 21 3:30pm Make a cute daffodil craft
Find out more »Sugarwoods: A Family fun music show at the library
Friday, May, 22 10:30-11:00am McConnell Library (Sydney) Saturday, May, 23 10:00-10:30am Glace Bay Library Saturday, May, 23 12:00-12:30pm New Waterford Library Catch Emma from the musical group Sugarwoods (ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year!) for a fun pop up concert at your library! Free show. Everyone welcome. Sugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist, Educator, and Producer based in Georgetown, Texas. Hailing from the east coast of Canada, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006 for…
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