Select Nova Scotia IncrEdible Supper, St. Andrew’s Hall, 40 Bentinck Street, Sydney. Hosted by the Downtown Sydney Farmers Market. Five course meal will feature all local food! There will be free-range meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The cost is $20 for an individual, $30 per couple, or $12 for students and seniors. Tickets are on sale until January 29th and are limited in number, so get them now! You can pick them up at ACAP Cape Breton, Bay Health Foods in Glace Bay, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the Mayflower Mall, or by phoning 539 6599. For more information, phone Rosie at 929-2010 or email the Downtown Sydney Farmers Market at
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February 5 6:30 p.m.
Meet Incredible Women, an Incredible Winter Supper, Main Hall of the Cape Breton Richmond Federation of Agriculture, 105 Regent Street, North Sydney. For information, contact the office at 794-7633 or
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February 7 7:00 p.m.
NFB Film Club, McConnell Library, Sydney. Feature Documentary: Mighty Jerome (83 min). Celebrate African Heritage Month at the McConnell Library. We will be showing the film “Mighty Jerome”, the compelling story of the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of track and field star, Harry Jerome, one of Canada ’s greatest athletes! Gorgeous monochrome imagery, impassioned interviews, and astonishing archival footage, are used to tell the story of what has been called “the greatest comeback in track and field history.” Also showing: the animated short, “A Cloud’s Dream”, a stereoscopic particle simulation from Hothouse 7 that explores various cloud formations as one cloud’s imagination soars on a captivating journey from dusk ‘till dawn. (1 ½ min) About the NFB Film Club: The NFB Film Club is an innovative way of collaborating with libraries to make the NFB's rich collection accessible to communities all across Canada. It offers, free of charge, a variety of film programs - composed of new NFB productions - for children and adults. Look for a children’s NFB Film Club showing at the McConnell Library during March Break! For more information or to register, visit or call the McConnell Library at 562-3161. Everyone welcome! All Library Programs are Free.
February 8 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Open House for Grand Lake Road Multi-use Path Study, Credit Union Boardroom, Cape Breton University, Grand Lake Road, Sydney. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact
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or 563-5072.
"Hand Me Downs" Mom and Baby Sale, St. John the Baptist Church, North Sydney. Admission $1.00. Tables can be booked for $10 each. Contact Amy at 794-3392 for more information.
Jukebox Saturday Night Roadshow Valentine Dance, Cedar's Club, 30 MacKenzie Street, Sydney. Come out and shake rattle and roll to hits from: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Supremes and Aretha Franklin. Admission is $10 at the door. Prizes for best costumes from the 50's to 60's. All proceeds support local, not-for-profit community radio.
February 12 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Annual Dessert Social, Knox United Church Hall, intersection of Coxheath and Blackett's Lake Roads. $5 per person. Sponsored by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association.
February 15 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Living With Cancer Support Group, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Victoria Road, Whitney Pier, Sydney. A support group for those who have had a diagnosis of cancer, for their family, caregivers. Facilitator/Convenor Tom MacNeil, Oncology Social Worker.
February 21 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Pancake Supper, The Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince Street, Sydney. Supper includes Pancakes, Sausages, Tea/Coffee and Dessert. Price is $7.00 per person. Eat in or Take out. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Horizon Acheivement Centre, Call 539-8553 for further information.
February 23 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Hollywood, McConnell Library, Sydney. As the star-studded Academy Awards Celebration approaches, join awarding-winning filmmaker, writer and producer Annett Wolf for a glimpse into Hollywood’s past and present. Annett has profiled some of Hollywood’s legends: Jack Lemmon, Alfred Hitchcock, Ingmar Bergman, Jacques Brel and Peter Sellers. Jack Lemmon was a mentor and friend to Annett Wolf and along with stories from Annett’s years in Hollywood; she will share her in-depth conversation with Jack Lemmon from 1976. ‘Twist of Lemmon’ is a truly unique moment from Hollywood’s history. Register before February 16th by visiting the McConnell Library, or calling 562-3161. All Library Programs are FREE!
Riverview High School Safe Grad Auction and Fundraiser at Lady of Fatima, Sydney River. Viewing begins at 6:00 and Auction at 7:00. Tickets are $10.00 and include food & beverage. Auctioneer is Alfie MacLeod.
April 14 - 15
Riverview Y's Men's Home Show, Cape Breton County Arena, Coxheath. Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor letter and Guidelines. For more information, phone Ken Jones at 562-5824.
April 26 - May 5
"Nana's Naughty Knickers," A Farce by Katherine DiSavino, Port Morien Legion/Community Centre, Port Morien. Presented by Port Morien Players. April 26 Performance $10.00 at 7:30 pm; April 27 Dinner and Play $ 25.00 at 6:30 pm; April 28 Dinner and Play $25.00 at 6:30 pm; May 4 Dinner and Play $25.00 at 6:30 pm; May 5 Dinner and Play $25.00 at 6:30 pm. For tickets, contact Paulette at 737-2286.
August 28 - September 1
Canada 55+ Games, CBRM. For information, contact Beverley M. Patterson at
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