All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAY - In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
9:00 a.m. – JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC (18 & under) – The Lakes Golf Club, Ben Eoin. There is no charge but pre-registration required @ 828-4653.
9:00 a.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – Led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake. For more information, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – “INTRODUCTION TO KATAZOME” WORKSHOP – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, Multi-purpose room, 322 Charlotte St. Japanese fabrics have been made for centuries using intricate paper stencils and a resist paste made of rice flour. Authentic Japanese fabrics using this technique are very expensive and almost unobtainable in this country. You will learn to make these fabrics yourself with instructor Karen Miller. Workshop Fee: $150 plus HST plus materials fee of approximately $35. Pre-registration is required – call Diane Campbell @ 539-7491, ext. 112
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER FUN BASEBALL CAMP – Susan MacEachern Memorial Ball Field. An open activity baseball instructional camp for children ages 7-12. Just drop by – no cost involved.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “TEST DRIVE” EXHIBITION – A visual tour of works from the studios of Island artists - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Main Gallery, 322 Charlotte St.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “CULTURE & HERITAGE DAY CAMP” EXHIBITION – A special exhibition featuring works of local youth. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 3rd Floor Loft, 322 Charlotte St.
10:30 a.m. – JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC (18 & under) – The Lakes Golf Club, Ben Eoin. There is no charge but pre-registration required @ 828-4653.
1:30 p.m. – CARD GAME – Blind 45’s – Club 55, 70 Prince Street. $3.00 admission. Lunch served
1:30 – 3:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER FUN BASEBALL CAMP – Susan MacEachern Memorial Ball Field. An open activity baseball instructional camp for children ages 7-12. Just drop by – no cost involved.
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – SENIORS SOCIAL – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Music by Dinky Cameron. Lunch Served. $3.00/person.
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – ACTION WEEK TEA – Sponsored by Whitney Pier Historical Society - Whitney Pier Museum, 88 Mt. Pleasant Street – Entertainment, refreshments & prizes.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – STORIES & FAIRY TALES – Performed in the backyard of Cossit House, Charlotte Street (weather permitting). Sponsored by the Old Sydney Society. Fun for all ages. Admission $2.00
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – CHILDREN’S PICNIC – Neville Park, Victoria Road – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Whitney Pier – Pony rides, face painting, prizes & games. Free hot dogs, pop & ice cream. Lots of fun – free admission. (Rain date Thursday, August 5th).
6:00-10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEYS – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
7:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK MERCHANDISE BINGO – Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. Canteen Service. Sponsored by Altar Guild of St. Philip’s Church. Phone 567-1220 for more information.
7:00 p.m. – HISTORIC GHOST WALK OF SYDNEY’S NORTH END – Presented by Old Sydney Society – departing St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed guide will lead participants on a 90 minute Ghost Walking Tour of Historic North End Sydney. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for tea & scones. Reservations required @ 539-1572. Cost $10/person.
8:00 p.m. –“RISING STARS” BOARDWALK CONCERT – Featuring some of the brightest talent from past years including: Breagh MacKinnon, Brittany Coombs, Jonathan MacInnis, Alicia Roziki, Krysta MacKinnon & Kaitlyn Touesnard. (Rain venue Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, Government Wharf)
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS. In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
9:00 a.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – Led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake. For more information, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – “INTRODUCTION TO KATAZOME” WORKSHOP – Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, Multi-purpose room, 322 Charlotte St. Japanese fabrics have been made for centuries using intricate paper stencils and a resist paste made of rice flour. Authentic Japanese fabrics using this technique are very expensive and almost unobtainable in this country. You will learn to make these fabrics yourself with instructor Karen Miller. Workshop Fee: $150 plus HST plus materials fee of approximately $35. Pre-registration is required – call Diane Campbell @ 539-7491, ext. 112
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER FUN BASEBALL CAMP – Susan MacEachern Memorial Ball Field. An open activity baseball instructional camp for children ages 7-12. Just drop by – no cost involved.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “TEST DRIVE” EXHIBITION – A visual tour of works from the studios of Island artists - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Main Gallery, 322 Charlotte St.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “CULTURE & HERITAGE DAY CAMP” EXHIBITION – A special exhibition featuring works of local youth. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 3rd Floor Loft, 322 Charlotte St.
12:15 p.m. – GUIDED TOUR – A 30 minute guided tour of the Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte Street - including the Main Gallery, the 3rd Floor Loft and studio facilities.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – IMPROV SHOW IN THE PARK – Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Students from Class Acts Drama School will perform a new improvisation show each day. Rain or shine.
1:30 – 3:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER FUN BASEBALL CAMP – Susan MacEachern Memorial Ball Field. An open activity baseball instructional camp for children ages 7-12. Just drop by – no cost involved.
2:00 p.m. – PROMENADE ON THE BOARDWALK – Doll Carriage & Bicycle Parade – for ages 5-12. Registration at 1:30 p.m. at Sydney Boardwalk Playground (behind Fire Station). Parade begins at 2:00. Awards & refreshments.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – VICTORIAN STYLE PAPER CUTTING WORKSHOP – Cossit House, Charlotte Street. Sponsored by the Old Sydney Society. Fun for all ages. Admission $2.00 – supplies will be provided.
6:00-10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEYS – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
6:00 p.m. - BRETON TIRE ACTION WEEK 5 MILE ROAD RACE - Starts Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street – Registration at 5:00 p.m. $10.00 registration fee includes lunch & gift. Race starts at 6:00 p.m. For info call Peter Hanna - 539-6387
6:00 p.m. – THE CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY HITS THE STREETS! – A variety of original plays in outdoor locations around downtown Sydney. Presented by the Cape Breton Stage Company. Pay-what-you-can with all profits going to Transition House. For more details, visit www.capestage.ca
7:00 p.m. – TARABISH TOURNAMENT – Presented by Menelik Hall Association – Menelik Hall , 88 Laurier St. $10.00 entry – all monies returned in prizes
7:00 p.m. – HISTORIC GHOST WALK OF SYDNEY’S NORTH END – Presented by Old Sydney Society – departing St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed guide will lead participants on a 90 minute Ghost Walking Tour of Historic North End Sydney. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for tea & scones. Reservations required @ 539-1572. Cost $10/person.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMANET – Sydney Elks Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck Street. Registration $5.00. All money returned in prizes. Members & guests. Information @ 539-4388
8:00 p.m. – “BLAST FROM THE PAST” ACTION WEEK OUTDOOR CONCERT on the Boardwalk - Featuring the “Rockin’ Saints”. Sponsored by Municipal Ready Mix. (Rain venue Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion)
8:00 p.m. –12:30 a.m. - KARAOKE WITH JACKPOT – Royal Canadian Legion, Br 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAY. In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
9:00 a.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – Led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake. For more information, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125.
10:00 a.m. – MINI OLYMPICS (for children ages 5-12) – Atlantic Street Complex. Check in 9:00 a.m. at Bicentennial Gymnasium. Parade of Athletes 9:45 a.m. Games begin at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration required at 574-2120 or 563-5510.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “TEST DRIVE” EXHIBITION – A visual tour of works from the studios of Island artists - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Main Gallery, 322 Charlotte St.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “CULTURE & HERITAGE DAY CAMP” EXHIBITION – A special exhibition featuring works of local youth. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 3rd Floor Loft, 322 Charlotte St.
Noon – 3:00 p.m. – FUN FAIR – Whitney Pier Youth Club, 111 West Street – pony rides, face painting, BBQ, t-shirt tye dyeing, games, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Big Bounce. Silver collection/donations appreciated. Rain date August 6
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – IMPROV SHOW IN THE PARK – Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Students from Class Acts Drama School will perform a new improvisation show each day. Rain or shine.
1:30 p.m. – SCAVENGER HUNT – hosted by the Old Sydney Society. It will included all of the historical museums and monuments in the North End. The scavenger hung will begin at the Lyceum at 1:30 p.m. It may be done in a group of up to 4 people. Prize for winning team will be free admission to the Old Sydney Society “Ghosts and Legends of the North End” guided walk. Admisison$2.00
1:30 p.m. – MERCHANDISE BINGO – Club 55, 70 Prince Street.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - LIBRARY FUN DAY– McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street. Families are invited to a fun hour of stories and activities. Free of charge. For more info phone library @ 562-3161.
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEYS – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
6:00 p.m. – THE CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY HITS THE STREETS! – A variety of original plays in outdoor locations around downtown Sydney. Presented by the Cape Breton Stage Company. Pay-what-you-can with all profits going to Transition House. For more details, visit www.capestage.ca
6:00 p.m. – MEMORIAL CHURCH SERVICE & 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH – 34 Hankard Street. Guest speaker will be The Honourable Mayann E. Francis, ONS, DHumL, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Meet and greet to follow. For more information, call 567-1220.
6:00-8:00 p.m. – T-BALL FUN DAY – David’s Playground, Welton St. A fun game of ball for Sydney Minor Baseball, T-Ball teams with hot dogs and drinks to follow. In memory of T-ball player David Nelson Joseph.
7:00 p.m. – HISTORIC GHOST WALK OF SYDNEY’S NORTH END – Presented by Old Sydney Society – departing St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed guide will lead participants on a 90 minute Ghost Walking Tour of Historic North End Sydney. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for tea & scones. Reservations required @ 539-1572. Cost $10/person.
7:30 p.m. – ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney’s Government Wharf – Jimmy Rankin, Matt Anderson, Colin Grant Band, Carleton Stone DTBW. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 (limited number available at $25-then $40). Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at all Rolling Phones locations, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, Charlotte St., Membertou Trade & Convention Centre Box Office or by phoning 539-2300. Gates open 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
Welcome Participants Sydney Academy Class of 1980 –30 Year Reunion
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS. In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
9:00 a.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – Led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake. For more information, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “TEST DRIVE” EXHIBITION – A visual tour of works from the studios of Island artists - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Main Gallery, 322 Charlotte St.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “CULTURE & HERITAGE DAY CAMP” EXHIBITION – A special exhibition featuring works of local youth. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 3rd Floor Loft, 322 Charlotte St.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – IMPROV SHOW IN THE PARK – Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Students from Class Acts Drama School will perform a new improvisation show each day. Rain or shine.
4:00-8:00 p.m. – NEWFIE SUPPER – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier - $8.00/plate. Eat in or take out. Newfie dance to follow at 9:00 p.m. - downstairs.
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field, Pier Field.
6:00 p.m. – THE CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY HITS THE STREETS! – A variety of original plays in outdoor locations around downtown Sydney. Presented by the Cape Breton Stage Company. Pay-what-you-can with all profits going to Transition House. For more details, visit www.capestage.ca
7:30 p.m. – ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney Marine Terminal – Doug & The Slugs, Prism, Garrett Mason, Madame Brown. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 (limited number available at $25-then $40.) Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at all Rolling Phones locations, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, Charlotte St., Membertou Trade & Convention Centre Box Office or by phoning 539-2300. Gates open 6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. –12:30 a.m. - KARAOKE IN THE LOUNGE - With Jackpot – Royal Canadian Legion, Br 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE - “Funny Hat Night”. Sydney Elks’s Lodge # 270, 101 Bentinck St. Design your best hat. Cash prizes. Admission $2.00. Members & guests. For info call 539-4388.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – NEWFIE DANCE – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier. (Downstairs). No Cover Charge.
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
Welcome Participants Sydney Academy Class of 1980 – 30 Year Reunion (August 6, 7)
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS. In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
All Day: STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEYS – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field, Pier Field.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE – Sydney Elks Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck St. $5.00 per table – 50 cents admission. Information @ 539-4388
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – SPCA SILENT AUCTION – Mayflower Mall. Sponsored by SPCA Auxiliary. Fundraiser for the local SPCA Shelter. Donated items will be open for bids.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – BOOK SALE – Masonic Hall, 199 Esplanade. Proceeds go to children supported by KESHO Kenya.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. – “TEST DRIVE” EXHIBITION – A visual tour of works from the studios of Island artists - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, Main Gallery, 322 Charlotte St.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. – POLISH FOOD FEST – Polish Village, Victoria Road. Polish Food & Entertainment. Sponsored by St. Michael’s Benefit Society & Pogoria Polish Folk Ensemble. Eat In/Take Out. Polish Plate (pierogi, cabbage rolls, pork cutlet) $10.00. Also sale of frozen pierogi (1 dozen - $8.00).
1:00 p.m. – PRIDE PARADE – 10th Annual Pride Week Parade. Followed by public BBQ at 2:00 p.m. at Louisa Field and Pride Friendship Memorial Baseball Championship @ Louisa Field at 3:30.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – APPRECIATION AND WALK-A-DOG DAY – SPCA, 401 East Broadway.
3:00 p.m. – ANNUAL CAMPY CRAWFORD-JONATHAN SKEETE MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – Jonathan Skeete Memorial Ballfield, Tupper Street, Whitney Pier
6:00 p.m. – THE CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY HITS THE STREETS! – A variety of original plays in outdoor locations around downtown Sydney. Presented by the Cape Breton Stage Company. Pay-what-you-can with all profits going to Transition House. For more details, visit www.capestage.ca
7:30 p.m. – ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney Marine Terminal – Stampeders, Sam Moon, The Privateers. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 (limited number available at $25-then $40.) Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at all Rolling Phones locations, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, Charlotte St., Membertou Trade & Convention Centre Box Office or by phoning 539-2300. Gates open 6:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE – “Clash Night” – Sydney Elks Lodge, #270, 101 Bentinck Street. Wear your ‘clashiest” clothing - best costumes win cash prizes. Admission $2.00. Members and guests. For info call 539-4388.
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAYS. In window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
All Day: STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEYS– Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field, Pier Field
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – SUNDAY BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. Admission $5.00 adults; $3.50 children.
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – CAPE BRETON ANTIQUE & CUSTOM CAR CLUB COMMUNITY CRUISE 2010 - A Drive/Parade to 4 stops in the CBRM.. Setup 11:00 a.m. to Noon at Mayflower Mall parking lot. Leave at noon via Grand Lake Road to Reserve Mines to Glace Bay to Sterling Mall (park for 45 minutes) leave at 1:15 p.m. for New Waterford to Colliery Lands Park (park for 45 minutes). Leave at 2:30 p.m. for Sydney, down Victoria Road through Whitney Pier, right on Disco Street, right on Prince Street, left to Prince Street Shopping Centre (park for 45 minutes) leave at 3:45 p.m. for North Sydney Shopping Mall at 4:30 p.m. (park for 45 minutes).
1:00 p.m. – FLAG FAMILY DAY (Part of Pride Week) – Southend Community Centre, Hillview Street. Fun , games & hotdog BBQ for the whole family.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – PRINCESS TEA – For princesses ages 12 and under. Centre 200 Main Concourse (enter by rear box office entrance) - Sponsored by Action Week Committee, Tracey’s Spa & Centre 200. Shine up your tiara and polish your glass slipper. Tickets $10.00 per adult & $5.00 per child and MUST be purchased in advance. Available at Civic Centre, Room 201. No tickets available at the door. For information call 563-5510.
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. No cover charge.
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. – KITCHEN PARTY WITH SHELDON – Sydney Elks Lodge # 270, 101 Bentinck Street. Admission $2.00 – members & guests – door prizes – Information @ 539-4388 8:00 p.m. –12:30 a.m. - KARAOKE IN THE LOUNGE - With Jackpot – Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
8:30 p.m. – ACTION WEEK CLOSING CONCERT – “Boots on the Boardwalk. featuring Canadian country artist Amanda Wilkinson. Opening Act 7:30 p.m. Aaron Lewis
