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Today
2-4 p.m., Tea and cookies with a craft sales at the Gabarus fire hall, Gabarus. 7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151, Howie Centre, in partnership with 693 Air Cadets Vimy Ridge. Entertainment, bar and canteen. Building jackpot. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Country Breakfast, (juice, toast, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, coffee/tea), Mira Seniors and Pensioners’ Centre, Marion Bridge. 8 a.m .- 12 p.m., I.O.D.E. Yard Sale, Caledonia Club parking lot, 20 Pitt St., Glace Bay. Sponsored by the Isle Royale Chapter I.O.D.E. 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., Pub night with the MacLellan Bros Band. Fundraiser for the Ross Ferry Marine Park. Come dance the night away.
July 31
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Breakfast Brunch, sponsored by: “Friends of the Big Bras d’Or Firehall” 1390 Old Route 5, Big Bras d’Or. Eat-in or Take-out. 2 p.m., Annual memorial ceremony at All Saints Memorial Cemetery, Hudson St., New Waterford. In case of inclement weather, service will be held at All Saints Memorial Church, Gibbon St. 3 p.m., Annual Service for Malagawatch Union church located at Nova Scotia Highland Village will be held. All welcome. 3 p.m., Annual service at Pine Hill Cemetery, River Bennett, will be held with guest speaker Rev. Glen Matheson.
August 1
10-4 p.m., UNIA Hall, Glace Bay, is holding a summer camp until August 24, Monday to Friday, for ages 5-12. Contact 902-842-5389 for more information. 7-9 p.m., Games night at the United Church Hall, Port Hood. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets are served. 7-9 p.m., Action Week Trivia, Steel City Sports Bar, Sydney. Teams of up to six players. All proceeds to SPCA. 12-4 p.m., Caribbean Festival, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, Whitney Pier. Food, games, fellowship.
August 2
1:30 p.m., Summer social and dance with Dinky Cameron at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St., Sydney. Lunch served. Everyone welcome.
August 3
10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, Sydney, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers. The Annual Auction in aid of MacAskill House Museum will be held at the St. Peter’s Lions Hall, St. Peter’s. Viewing begins at 6:30 pm. Auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Items include: new merchandise, gift certificates, antiques and home baking. Door prizes and bidder’s prize. 12-5 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group at the Glace Bay fire hall. New members welcome. 2 p.m., Third annual Jubilee Church Concert, Port Hood Island. Boats at 12:45 and 1:15 p.m. (Gov. Wharf). Call Kathi 631-1115 or Len 7872666 for more information. 2:30 p.m., Health education programs at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St., Whitney Pier. Topics: foot care, wills, how to protect yourself from scams. Everyone welcome. Call 902567-1220 for information.
August 4
1:30 p.m., Action Week, Giant tarabish tournament - teams of two will take place at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served. All tarabish players welcome. For tickets, call Bob Crane 902-539-0645.
August 5
33 Annual Clan MacNeil Day, 2 p.m., Tea and social; 2:30-4 p.m. Concert; 5 p.m. Mass at St. Columba Church; 6 p.m. Hot buffet supper; 8:30 p.m., Square Dance, music by Kinn and Betty Lou Beaton (19 yrs and over), Christmas Island Fire Hall, 8539 Grand Narrows, Route 223.