Cape Breton Regional municipality - A Community of Communities

March 10
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Seed Swap, McConnell Library, Sydney.  Time to think about getting your garden ready for another year!  Join Cape Breton organic gardener Michelle Smith for tips on ordering seeds to save money, reading seed catalogues, and saving your own seeds.  Folks are invited to bring their seeds to share or exchange.  There will also be a Seeds of Diversity display on seed saving around the world.  For information and to register, visit the McConnell Library, or call 562-3161.

March 12 - 20

10th Annual Albert Bridge Community Winter Carnival

March 12 - 13

The Centre for International Studies Presents: Human Security Forum IV A Forum Celebrating Resistance and Change; Communication for Social Transformation: Challenging Inequality and Promoting Cultural Integrity, Cape Breton University.  Register at cbu-cis.ca

March 13 
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Dog Days of Winter, Keltic Drive Park, Sydney.

March 15

Deadline to submit nominations for CBRM Special Volunteer Awards.

March 15 - 21

 March Break Activities, Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Sandfield Road, Marion Bridge.  Park Open 10am - 4pm daily.       1 km Wildlife Trail & Petting Zoo open. Wagon Rides 1-3 pm $2.  Canteen Services 1-3 pm.

March 18
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Presentation of different assistive devices available to help with hearing, Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians, 762 Victoria Road, Sydney.  Any questions please call 564-0003.  (United Way Member Agency).

March 20
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

An evening with Robert Bouchard and Nick the Pik, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, Howie Centre.  Admission $7 per person, by ticket only.  For information and tickets, phone the Legion at 564-0672 after 4:00 p.m., Warren at 562-0280 or Pat at 562-7602.  Members, guests and anyone over age 19 welcome.

March 20
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Round and Square Dance, Cedar's Club, Sydney.  Music by Shelley Campbell & Friends.   Admission:  $7 per person age 19 and older.

March 27
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon  

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre.  Eat in or take out. Admission $5.00.

 

 

June 11 - 19  

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Sydney.  www.capebretonclipper.com

July 3
8:00 a.m.

Marion Bridge 10km Road Race. Marion Bridge Recreation Center/Fire Hall.  Registration desk opens at 8:00am.  Race starts at 9:00am.  $10.00/person.  Awards & light lunch to follow.  For more information contact:
Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 10 - 18

Rural Summer Festival, Louisbourg & various communities in CBRM's District 1.  For more information contact:
Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 21 - 24

Sail East 2010, Northern Yacht Club, North Sydney.  Sanctioned by the Canadian Yachting and Nova Scotia Yachting Associations. The event is free to the public and will include a slate of activities at the bordering Munroe Park and beach.  Come down and cheer on the junior competitors.

July 23 - 24  

Cape Breton Dragon Boat Festival, Sydney.

Morien Memories 2010 

July 30 - 31

Louisbourg Crab Fest, Louisbourg Waterfront.  For information contact: Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  Website: www.louisbourgcrabfest.ca

July 31 - August 1

Under the Arch, Plein Air Event, Louisbourg.  A two day open air painting event which gives artists the unique chance to paint the Fortress of Louisbourg, town of Louisbourg, and nearby coastline.  Visitors to the Louisbourg area will have a chance to walk among and meet the artists as they paint en Plein Air (open air). The artists' one of a kind paintings will be hung for display and sale in silent auction style at the Fortress Louisbourg Visitor Centre. Participants - $50, Free for visitors.  www.pleinairevent.com  Contact: (902) 733-2960

July 31- August 8

Action Week, Sydney.  For information, contact Carolyn at 563-5511 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   www.actionweek.com

August 14
6:30 p.m.

Louisbourg Race Through Time – 8 Mile Race, George D. Lewis School, Louisbourg.  Race starts at 6:30pm. $18.00 for Non Run NS Members & $15.00 for Run NS Members.  Race kits can be picked up at the school on race day starting at 4:00pm.  Pre-registration Deadline: Monday, August 9th – after this date a $10.00 late fee will apply.  T-shirts given to all race participants; spaghetti dinner & awards reception to follow.  For more information contact:  Cindy Hynes at 733-2351 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.louisbourgrace.com

August 21
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.  

 51st Westmount Garden Club Flower Show, Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall, Sydney River.

 

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The CBRM Recreation Department invites local community organizations to complete a contact sheet. For more information, contact the central office of CBRM Recreation at 563-5510.