Cape Breton Regional municipality - A Community of Communities

June 21 - August 18

New Waterford, Dominion and Area Summer Events through the CBRM Recreation Department.  Phone 862-4700.

June 28 - August 9

CBRM Seniors Socials :  Sydney River, Louisbourg, Big Pond, Westmount and Marion Bridge.  For information, phone 563-5510.

June 28 - August 11

CBRM Fun Van, Sydney River, Westmount, Coxheath and Area.  Sports, games, arts and crafts for children 5 and older.  For information, phone Nicole at 574-2125.

July - August

Terrific Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sydney Mines and North Sydney.  For information, phone CBRM Recreation Department at 736-3117.

July - August

Crafts, Games & Fun Programs, Cape Breton Regional Library, various locations.  For information, phone 562-3279.

July - August

Adult Summer Programs, Cape Breton Regional Library, various locations.  For information, phone 562-3279.

July - September

Events at Savoy Theatre

July 12 - August 24

CBRM Red Cross Swim Program, various CBRM communities.  For information, phone 563-5510.

July 18 - 25

Big Pond Summer Festival.  For information, phone 828-2554.

July 19 - 25

North Sydney Bartown Festival.  For more information you can visit the website at www.bartown.ca or phone 794-8589 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.

July 23 - 25

2010 Fence Folks Revival, Glace Bay.  Contact Joe MacPherson at 849-2913.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

July 24
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

Square Dance, Cedar's Club, Sydney.  Music by Dwayne Cote and Andrea Beaton.  

July 25
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Barra Strait Waterfront Market, Grand Narrows. Featuring 3 markets at 1 location: Farmers Market (produce, preserves, baked goods), Crafters/Artisans Market (pottery, jewelry, woodworking) and a Community Yard Sale in the gazebo (come sell your used goods). Come to Grand Narrows for a day of fun and good shopping! Vendors to contact Randy Pointkoski at 622-2439 (evenings) or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

July 27  

Northside Fun Van.  Phone 574-2125.

July 29 - August 4

Morien Memories 2010.  For more information, contact   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 737-2286.  

July 30
7:00 p.m.

Free Film Night, McConnell Library, Sydney.  Held in conjunction with the "Destination Jungle" Summer Reading Program. Film will be the Science North production of "Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees".  Originally shown in IMAX theatres, the film takes you on an extraordinary trip deep into the Gombe rainforest, and across forty years of Dr Goodall's research to experience the world of the chimpanzee as never seen before.  Dr Goodall, the world's most famous field researcher, best known for her groundbreaking observations of chimps making and using tools, has revolutionized our understanding of both chimp and human behaviour, and continues to be an active proponent of conserving rainforests and wild primate habitat around the world (eg. the "Root and Shoots" program in schools).  No registration is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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
12 noon - 6:00 p.m.

Annual Family Picnic, St. Margaret Parish Hall, Grand Mira.  Fun for the whole family with  games of chance, Raffle table, Bake table, Bingo, Dunk tank etc.  Roast Beef meal served  $8 adults & $4 children.  

July 31
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Pancreatic Cancer Information Session, Room 3612, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.  Presented by Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society Maritime Bike Tour.  Meet the dedicated cyclists who are touring the Maritimes in order to educate people about Pancreatic Cancer!  Light refreshments will be served and educational materials will be available to take.  Contact Cheryl Weldon at 902-827-4460 for more information.  www.craigscause.ca

July 31
7:00 p.m.

Benefit Dance for Jason MacMullin, Boisdale Fire Hall. Even split tickets, raffles and lots of door prizes.  Lunch served.  For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

July 31
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Riverview Rural High Scholl Re-union Dance, Big Pond Fire Hall.   70s/80s music by Roberston DJ Service.  Admission $10 at the door, with cash bar available. Proceeds for RRHS Scholarship fund. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mark Macneill 828-2206, Terry MacPherson 565-0786 or Christene Levatte 562-3154. Dance is hosted by the classes of 76-81 grads & is open to all RRHS grads & friends.

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 1
2:00 p.m.

Official opening of Phase III of the Wentworh Park Restoration, Wentworth Park, Sydney.  Entertainment by the Lucy Wintermans School of Dance, Rob Barrie, and Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel.  Since early spring 2010, children young and old have been enjoying the playground equipment made possible by the programming made possible by various levels of government whose representatives will be on hand to share in this special day.  Everyone is invited to attend the celebration, hear local talent and enjoy a piece of cake.

August 2 - 4
8:00 p.m.

Summertime Revue, Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay.  Tickets available by calling 902-842-1577 or at www.savoytheatre.com

August 4 - 8  

Johnny Miles Festival, Sydney Mines.  For information, phone 736-7584 or visit the website at www.johnnymilesfestival.com  

August 8
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Annual Roast Beef Supper, St. Mary's Parish Hall, Frenchvale.  $12 per adult, $5 per child.  Ceilidh all afternoon.  

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 16
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

August 21
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.  

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

September 17
5:00 p.m.

Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life, Sydney Boardwalk. Registration at 5:00pm. Walk begins at 6:00pm. There will be a barbecue and entertainment to follow. For more information and pledge forms please contact Caleigh Rolls by phone 567-1766 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

September 18
7:00 p.m.

2nd Annual Male Comedy Fashion Show, Ukrainian Hall, Whitney Pier, Sydney.  Sponsored by Cape Breton Search and Rescue.  For tickets, phone 562-2292 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

September 19

Cape Breton Fiddlers Run , Sydney.

October 3
8:00 a.m.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, Sydney Armories, Victoria Park, Sydney.  This is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, and education and awareness programs.  Each year, thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life unite to participate in the Run. Their reasons for participating vary, but they all have the same goal; to create a future without breast cancer.  To learn more about the Sydney Run site please visit our website Sydney Run Site.  To learn more about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation please visit www.cbcf.org.  For more information, phone 902-578-3077 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

October 9
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

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

October 15
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Homemade fish cakes and Baked Bean supper with homemade tea biscuits, chow, dessert, tea/coffee, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre.  Admission $10.00.  Limited Seating available.  For tickets call Gail @ 562-8012 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.