cape breton events july 2014
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A Guide to Cape Breton Events for July 2014TRANSCRIPT
July 2014
July 7, 2014 The Outside Track
July 8, 2014 Gillian Head
July 9, 2014 88 Squared
July 10, 2014 Dawn & Helen MacDonald, Kyle Gillis & Scott MacKenzie with
guest, Brenley Gillis
July 11, 2014 Scott Phillips and Friends
July 12, 2014 Laurel Martell and Aaron Lewis
July 13, 2014 Johnathan MacInnis
July 14, 2014 Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young
July 15, 2014 The Beaton Sisters
July 16, 2014 Marc Lacelles
July 17, 2014 Anita MacDonald and friends
July 18, 2014 5th Anniversary Gordie Sampson Song Camp
July 19, 2014 LouisRocks After Party
July 20, 2014 to July 24, 2014 Getting Dark Again…Again
July 25, 2014 J.P. Cormier
July 26, 2014 Kimberley Fraser
July 27, 2014 to July 31, 2014 Getting Dark Again…Again
Getting Dark Again…Again After a hugely successful inaugural season last year that played for seven weeks
to packed houses here at the Playhouse, the same cast of crazies is back for an-
other season of fun and foolishness in “Getting Dark Again…Again!” Featuring
world-class fiddler Jennifer Roland, the cast is rounded out by Troy Young, Mark
MacIntyre, and Jason Kempt (having about two hundred years experience among
them). The show features an all-new mix of music and comedy relative to Atlan-
tic Canada, and specifically, Cape Breton Island. If last year’s show is any indi-
cation, Getting Dark Again…Again! will have audiences rolling in the aisles and
clapping and stomping for more…Again! Catch it before it’s gone; this year’s
show runs only for a limited five-week engagement. Don’t miss out!
The Fortress of Louisbourg is a National Historic Site of Canada and the location of a one-
quarter partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress at Louisbourg on Cape
Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Its two sieges, especially that of 1758, were turning points in
the Anglo-French struggle for what today is Canada
The original settlement was made in 1713, and initially called Havre à l'Anglois. Subse-
quently, the fishing port grew to become a major commercial port and a strongly defended
fortress. The fortifications eventually surrounded the town. The walls were constructed
mainly between 1720 and 1740. By the mid-1740s Louisbourg was one of the most exten-
sive (and expensive) European fortifications constructed in North America. It was sup-
ported by two smaller garrisons on Île Royale located at present-day St. Peter's and En-
glishtown. The Fortress of Louisbourg suffered key weaknesses, since it was erected on
low-lying ground commanded by nearby hills and its design was directed mainly toward
sea-based assaults, leaving the land-facing defences relatively weak. A third weakness was
that it was a long way from France or Quebec, from which reinforcements might be sent. It
was captured by British colonists in 1745, and was a major bargaining chip in the negotia-
tions leading to the 1748 treaty ending the War of the Austrian Succession. It was returned
to the French in exchange for border towns in what is today Belgium. It was captured again
in 1758 by British forces in the Seven Years' War, after which its fortifications were sys-
tematically destroyed by British engineers. The British continued to have a garrison at
Louisbourg until 1768.
The fortress and town were partially reconstructed in the 1960s and 1970s, using some of
the original stonework, which provided jobs for unemployed coal miners. The head stone-
mason for this project was Ron Bovaird. The site is operated by Parks Canada as a living
history museum.
Louisbourg Playhouse Schedule
Louisbourg is home to the Louisbourg Playhouse, a
theatre company operating in an Elizabethan thea-
tre that was used as a prop in the live action 1994
Disney film Squanto: A Warrior's Tale.
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WEEK LONG EVENTS July 11-20 Coal Dust Days Mini-putt at River Ryan Campground Come out and enjoy a challenging game of mini-putt for free during the week of Coal Dust Days! For more information call 862-8367. July 11-20 Fort Petrie Historic Military Museum Sponsored by the Sydney Harbor Fortifica-tion Society. Come and see this national historic site located on Route 28, New Victo-ria. Visit the Fort and view the artifacts on display. Guided tours available throughout Coal Dust Days. For more information call Rob at 862-2505.
Friday, July 11th 12:00pm 20th Annual Tavern Tour Registration This year’s registration will take place at the New Waterford Fire Hall. ONLY DAY FOR REGISTRATION! Spaces are limited, first come first served! All shirts (size large-5XL) are $20. When you purchase your ticket you will be given a receipt, DO NOT LOSE RE-CEIPT as it is needed to pick up your shirt(s) the following week on Friday, July 19th back at the Fire Hall. Participants must be 19 years of age or older to register. LIMIT OF 10 REGISTRATIONS PER PERSON. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 6:00pm Coal Dust Days Doll Carriage and Bicycle Parade Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department and Coal Dust Days Committee. The parade is open to boys and girls age 2-10. Lineup will be at the Town Square Park, Plummer Ave and end at the Rose Schwartz Park with a magic show by the talented “Jokers Wild Entertainment” to follow. For more informa-tion call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 6:00pm-2:30am After Work Party at The Rack Sponsored by and held at the Rack N Roll. Start your weekend off with music by “In The Mood with Michelle Muise” from 6:00pm until 10:00pm and “Lit Up” from 10:30pm to 2:30am. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call The Rack at 862-8701. 10:00pm-2:00am Dance at the French Club Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come out for a night of entertainment by the band “Killing Time”. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177.
Saturday, July 12th Beer Bash Sponsored by and held at The New Waterford Community Centre. For updates on time, price, entertainment or any other questions you may have keep an eye on The Commu-nity Press, The Coal Dust Days Website, or you can phone The Rink at 862-6031. 9:00pm-2:00am DJ at the Rack Sponsored by and held at Rack N Roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more infor-mation call The Rack at 862-8701. 9:30pm-2:00am Jackpot Karaoke Sponsored by and held downstairs of the French Club. Come out for a fun filled night of karaoke at the French Club. There is no cover charge. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177.
Sunday, July 13th 9:00am-12:00pm Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sponsored by and held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015. Cost is $6 per person, eat in or take out. For more information call Ralph at 317-4989. 10:00am-1:00pm Mini Flea Market, Bake & Craft Sale Sponsored by The Maple Hill Manor, and held at the KOC. No entrance fee and every-body is welcome! This is a fundraiser for the Maple Hill Manor so everyone come out and support the cause! For more information call Lee Campbell at 862-6495. 11am 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge Sponsored by CBRM Recreation department and CBU Basketball. For boys and girls aged 10-14, come down to Breton Education Cen-tre gym for some 3 on 3 basketball, along with other fun events to test your basketball skill. Ages 10 -11 and 12-14 will be sepa-rated. If you wish to pre-register a team of 3, or have any questions, please call 862-4710 by July 11th. 12:00pm-2:00pm Nora`s House Ham and Salad Sponsored by Nora`s House and held at St.Leonard`s Hall on Convent Street. Tickets are $10 each with pick up from 12 noon until 2 pm. For more information you can call 862-7366. 12:00pm- 2:30pm 3rd Annual Princess Tea Party Sponsored by CBRM Recreation and the Coal Dust Days Committee and held at the New Waterford Fire Hall. Come and join us for an afternoon of everything princess! This event will include a royal tea party, princess parlour, entertainment and lots of princess fun. Spaces are limited so pre-registration and payment is required! Tickets are $5.00 per princess and per guest, 1 guest per prin-cess. For more information call Allie at 304-5750. 2:30pm Meat Roll Sponsored by and held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. $2 a roll, must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Bert at 862-3367. 6:00pm Coal Dust Days Parade Sponsored by CBRM Recreation and the newly formed Coal Dust Days Parade Committee. Formation takes place at 4:30pm on Plummer Avenue, near the KOC grounds. The parade gets underway at 6:00pm. The route for this year departs from lower Plummer Avenue, proceeds up Kind Street to Emerald Street, down Mahon Street to Plummer Avenue, ending near the KOC hall. Disbursement and awards ceremony will take place at the KOC hall immediately following parade. For more information or to register an entry, call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 9:00pm-2:00am DJ at the Rack Sponsored by and held at the Rack N Roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call The Rack at 862-8701. 8:00pm-12:00am Music at The French Club Sponsored by and held downstairs of the French Club. Come out for some entertain-ment by the Amigos featuring Bernie Boudreau, Matt Hawley, Bernie Van Don-inck. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177.
Tuesday, July 15th 8:00am-4:00pm Drop in Day Sponsored by and held at the New Waterford Employment Resource Centre on 479 Heelan St. Come check out available employment opportunities and meet the NWERC staff. For more information call Jeannie at 862-8856. 10:00am Annual Coal Dust Days Bicycle Rodeo Sponsored by CBRM Police Services- East Division, CBRM Recreation, and New Wa-terford Coal Dust Days Committee. The Ro-deo will be held at the New Waterford Fire Hall Parking Lot. Participants must be be-tween the ages of 5 and 12. Appropriate pro-tective gear is required. Participants will re-ceive a certificate and an entry into the draw for a chance to win a gift card towards the purchase of a brand new bicycle! For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 1:00pm “Shot Gun Start” New Waterford Open Golf Tournament Sponsored by Bud Light, Casino Nova Scotia and New Waterford Credit Union. Come out and enjoy a fun filled day of golf held at the Lingan Golf & Country Club. Number of entries is limited, apply early for entrance. Applications will be accepted on a first come basis. The price this year will be $25 for the tournament. Cost for Non-members of Lin-gan is $40. For more information call Brian at 862-8932. 1:00 pm Make Your Own Pizza Sponsored by and held at Big Daddy’s Pizza. Come join us to make and eat your own pizza that we all know and love. Spaces are limited and pre registration is required. Ages 15 years and younger. For more information call Donnie at 862-8009. 2:00pm Tarabish Sponsored and held at The New Waterford Pensioners Club. For more information call Annie-Mae at 862-2213. 2:00pm-3:30pm Big Al Sponsored by and held at The Maple Hill Manor. Come out for an afternoon of music and dancing. Free admission and everyone is welcome. For more information call Lee at 862-6495. 6:00pm-9:00pm 7th Annual Antique Car Show & Concert Coordinated by the Coal Dust Days Commit-tee, CBRM Recreation and Cape Breton An-tique & Custom Car Club. Come out to the Rose Schwartz Memorial Park for an eve-ning of viewing antique cars and great mu-sic! Cars will be on display on Plummer Ave. between Heelan Street and Smith Street. The first 150 cars will receive dash plaques. While viewing these classic cars you can enjoy the incredible sounds of Back In Time. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 7:00pm Fun Darts Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. Open to members and guests $5 per person. All money returned in prizes. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Bert at 862-3367 or Ralph at 317-4989. 7:30pm Steak Darts Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come down to the French Club for a great night of Steak Darts. Entry fee is $5 per per-son with music by DJ Gaye Desveaux. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more infor-mation call Julie at 862-3177. 7:00pm-2:00am Wing Night with “Tempted” Sponsored and held at the Rack N Roll. Come out and enjoy our famous Wing Night! Meet up with old friends and enjoy free en-tertainment by the band “Tempted” from 7:00pm to 12:00am, with bar open until 2:00am. For more information call The Rack at 862-8701
Monday, July 14th 9:00am The Kaye MacSween Memorial “Walk the Loop” Family Fun Sponsored by CBRM Recreation, Coal Dust Days Committee and Community Volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to grab their sneakers and join in on this fun and recreational New Waterford “Walk the Loop” (3.7 km). This event will begin at the Rose Schwartz Park and will end at the Royal Canadian Legion: Branch 15 where refreshments and snacks will be available for all participants. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 10:00am 4th Annual Pet Show Sponsored by CBRM Recreation and the Coal Dust Days Committee and held at the Rose Schwartz Memorial Park on Plummer Avenue. Come out with your favourite pet for this exciting event. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Most Behaved, Best Trick, Best pet/ Owner Match, and Best Groomed. Pets must be on leashes or in cages. Must be willing to clean up after pet. For more infor-mation call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 1:00 pm Make Your Own Pizza Sponsored and held at Fat Boy’s Pizza. Come join us to make and eat your own pizza that we all know and love. Spaces are limited and pre registration is required. You must register at Fat Boy’s. Ages 3-12. For more informa-tion call Darlene at 862-6050. 1:00pm 45’s Card Game Sponsored by and held at The New Waterford Pensioners club. For More information call Annie-Mae at 862-2213. 6:30pm-8:00pm Maple Hill Manor Weiner Roast Sponsored by and held at the Maple Hill Manor. There is no admission fee and every-one is welcome. Come join us for an evening of Hotdogs, Marshmallows and great enter-tainment. Please use the front entrance (King street). For more information call Lee at 862-6495. 7:00pm 6th Annual New Waterford Tarabish Cham-pionship Sponsored by and held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. The cost is $10 per person with all entrance fees returned in prizes. Open to members and guests, no part-ners required. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Ed at 862-6701. 7:30pm Coal Dust Days Duplicate Bridge Sponsored by the New Waterford Bridge Club and held at the Knights of Columbus, Plummer Ave. Admission is $5 per person and a complimentary light lunch will be of-fered. Bring a partner or phone ahead before 6:00pm on the day of the event. This event is ACBL affiliated and membership is not re-quired. For more information call Hattie at 862-2171. 8:00pm Family Walk-in Drive-in Sponsored by the CBRM Recreation and New Waterford Coal Dust Days Committee. Put on your favourite P.J`s, bring your own chair, and your favourite blanket and come check out this exciting and unique event held inside the New Waterford Community Cen-tre. Doors open at 8:00pm, then sit back and watch a new family release on the giant movie screen starting at 8:30pm. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710 7:00pm-2:00am Wing Night Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come out and enjoy an evening of wings and music by “Freewheelin”. There is no cover charge and wings are $5 a dozen. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177. 9:00pm-2:00am DJ at the Rack Sponsored by and held at the Rack N Roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call The Rack at 862-8701.
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Friday, July 18th 11:00am-1:00pm (take out); 4:00pm-6:00pm (eat in) Fish Chowder Dinner Held at the Salvation Army in aid of Union Grove Cemetery. Come out and enjoy some delish fish chowder along with some tea, coffee and dessert. Take out is from 11am-1pm and eat in is from 4pm-6pm. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information please call Sam at 862-2880 or Keith at 862-4367. 7:00pm-8:00pm Coal Dust Days Tavern Tour Warm Up Join your fellow tavern tourists at the New Waterford Fire Hall parking lot on 9th street for mu-sic, prizes and much more. This is a must for all participants, as the start location for each team will be revealed at this time. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 8:00pm 20th Annual Coal Dust Days Tavern Tour Sponsored by the Coal Dust Days Committee. Tour includes local establishments with great deals, entertainment, and prizes. This year’s registration for the Tour will be held at the New Wa-terford Fire Hall, on July 11th until spots are filled (see first page under events for Friday July 11th). Shirts are to be picked up on Friday, July 18th between 12:00pm-5:00pm, at the New Wa-terford Fire Hall. RECEIPTS MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT. Team start location will be revealed at the Tavern Tour Warm Up and all participants must carry their government ID. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 8:30pm-12:30am Dance at The New Waterford Pensioners Club Music by “In The Mood” with light lunch served. Admission is $5 per person. For more informa-tion call Jim at 862-6825. 9:00pm-2:00am Entertainment at the French Club Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come join us for a great night of entertainment. Up-stairs will be music by “First Choice” and downstairs will feature “DJ Mike Peters”. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177. The Rain Venue for all Coal Dust Days and CBRM Recreation events will be at the New Waterford District Community Centre
Wednesday, July 16th 1:00pm-3:00pm 5th Annual Susan Coombs Memorial Teddy Bear Picnic & Sobeys Children’s Festival Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department, Coal Dust Days Committee and New Waterford Sobeys. All children are invited to take your favourite teddy bear and blanket to Colliery Lands Park and join in on many skill testing games, fun activities, pony rides, cookies and much more, free of charge! Entertainment from Jokers Wild Entertainment throughout the afternoon. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 1:00pm-3:00pm Calvin United Church Women`s Annual Strawberry Fest. Sponsored by the Women of Calvin United Church. This annual festival will be held at the en-trance to Calvin United Church on Hudson Street and is take out only. Tickets are $5 each and are available from any Calvin UCW Member or you can pay at the door. For more information call Beverly at 862-8526. 2:00pm 9th Annual “Fidel Gillis” Memorial Crib Tournament Sponsored by and held at the Army Navy & Air Force Vets Unit 217. Entry fee is $10 per per-son, with all money returned in prizes. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded throughout the day. Light lunch to follow crib game. Entertainment to follow from 7pm-11pm. Musical entertain-ment will be provided by “In The Mood”. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more informa-tion call Ray at 862-7802. 7:00pm Fun Darts Sponsored and held at The New Waterford Pensioners Club. For more information call Annie-Mae at 862-2213. 8:30pm-12:00am Coal Dust Day Ceilidh Sponsored by and held at the K.O.C. Come and join us for a great night of entertainment with the musical stylings of fiddler Rodney MacDonald & friends. Must be 19 years of age or older. Cover is $10.00 at the door. For more information call Bernie at 862-6104(K.O.C), 862-8656 or 317-0557. 9:00pm-2:00am 70`s & 80`s Costume Dance Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come to the French Club for a night of entertainment by DJ Mike Peters. No cover charge. Must be 19 years or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177. 9:00pm-2:00am DJ at the Rack Sponsored by and held at the Rack N Roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more informa-tion call The Rack at 862-8701.
Thursday, July 17th PLUMMER AVE. DAY!! 11:00-5:00pm Plummer Avenue Day Sponsored by CBRM Recreation De-partment and Coal Dust Days Commit-tee. All activities take place on Plummer Avenue. This much antici-pated event is the most widely attended of Coal Dust Days. This is the biggest and the best block party in Cape Breton! Enjoy games, prizes, commu-nity booths, and food. Entertainment for Plummer Ave. Day will be a talent showcase from 12pm-1pm, music by Doug McPhee & Carl McKenzie from 1pm-2pm, with the showcase resuming from 2pm-4pm. Any up and coming artist who wants to show their talent can register by coming down to the Coal Dust Days Office or calling the Coal Dust Days Hotline. For more information or if you’re interested in booking a table space call The Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 10:00am-8:00pm Beer Garden Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. This Event will take place in the parking lot of the legion. There is no admission fee, but you must be 19 years of age or older. Come and enjoy refreshments in the open air with en-tertainment. For more information call Gordie at 862-3367 or Ralph at 317-4989. 12:00pm-3:00pm 14th Annual Coal Dust Days Art Happening Sponsored by Patsy MacAulay-MacKinnon in conjunction with the Coal Dust Days Committee and takes place on Plummer Avenue. Come show your community spirit by using Plummer Ave-nue as your canvas. “Canvases” measuring 3’ by 3’ can be purchased for $1 and are available to all ages. You can also vote on your favourite canvas for $1. Chalk will be provided and there will be a $50 prize award for people’s choice. All proceeds will go to Ida Schwartz Memorial School Supply Fund. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 12:00pm K-40 Bingo Sponsored by New Waterford K-40 Club and held at the New Waterford Seniors and Pensioners Club on Plummer Avenue. Come out and try your luck. Bingo cards can be purchased for 50 cents or 3 for $1. For more information call Annie-Mae at 862-2213. 1:00pm-4:00pm Coal Dust Days 1st Motorcycle Show & Shine Sponsored by and held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. 2:00pm-4:00pm Acadia House Grand Opening Sponsored by and held at The Maple Hill Manor. Come out and join us in the grand opening of our new residence Acadia House! For more information call Lee at 862-6495. 6:00pm Lobster & Steak Roll Sponsored by and held at The French Club. $2 per roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Julie at 862-3177. 7:00pm-11:00pm Plummer Avenue Day Wrap Up Party Sponsored by the New Waterford Coal Dust Days Committee and CBRM Recreation Depart-ment. Highlight your Plummer Avenue Day experience with Entertainment by “Kick”. For more information call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710. 10:00pm-2:00am Plummer Ave Day DJ Sponsored by and held at The Rack N Roll. Come out and enjoy some entertainment. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call The Rack at 862-8701.
Saturday, July 19th 2:00pm-6:00pm Veterans Appreciation Day Sponsored by and held at the Army Navy & Air Force Vets 217. Great entertainment provided by “Dinky Cameron”. Must Be 19 years of age or older. Admission is free and there will also be a free cold salad served. For more information call Ray at 862-7802. 9:00pm-1:00am Breton Education Centre 10 Year Reunion Breton Education Centre's class of 2004 will be hosting their ten year reunion on Saturday July 19th 2014 from 9:00pm to 1:00am. This event will take place at the New Waterford Lion's club located at 471 Mahon Street. Music will be provided by DJ Jason McKinnon. Light snacks and pizza will also be provided. Tickets for this event will be $15.00 per person or $20.00 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Amanda Rizzo at 371-2337 or [email protected] 9:00pm-2:00am DJ at The Rack Sponsored by and held at The Rack N Roll. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more informa-tion call The Rack at 862-8701. 9:30pm-2:00am Jackpot Karaoke Sponsored by and held downstairs of the French Club. Come out for a fun filled night of karaoke at the French Club. There is no cover charge. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more infor-mation call Julie at 862-3177.
Sunday, July 20th 2:30pm Meat Roll Sponsored by and held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Allan MacDonald Memorial Branch #015 – New Waterford. $2 a roll, must be 19 years of age or older. For more information call Gordie at 539-2013. 8:00pm-12:00am Music at The French Club Sponsored by and held at the French Club. Come out for a fun filled night of entertainment by “Freewheelin”. There is no cover charge. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information
8:00pm-9:30pm Coal Dust Days Closing Concert Sponsored by CBRM Recreation and the Coal Dust Days Committee. Come out and join us for spectacular performances by “Gone Country” from 8-9:30. Dusk-Fireworks Sponsored by CBRM Recreation, New Waterford Coal Dust Days Commit-tee and the New Waterford Fire Department. Come experience our exciting firework display to finish off our festival celebrations! For more informa-tion call the Coal Dust Days Hotline at 862-4710.
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MONDAY, JULY 14th 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PUB CRAWL REGISTRATION at the Do-minion Fire Hall. New location for registra-tion: Dominion Fire Hall. Those wishing to participate in this year’s pub crawl must reg-ister by 7:00pm. Registration fee is $20.00 and no late entries will be accepted. Abso-lutely no outside pub crawl t-shirts allowed. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. For more information, contact Cathy Gillis Visions of Venus at 842-1159. Sponsored by the Dominion & Area Recreation Society.
THURSDAY, JULY 24th 9:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m. – WARM-UP CEILIDH at the Dominion Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy a good old fashioned Ceilidh with the sounds of guest fiddler & Mario Colosimo. For more information contact 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Hawks Club. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – DRESS IT UP at the Shamrock Club. See your favorite impersona-tor from our community. Admission is $5.00 per person. Sponsored by Cape Breton Chap-ter Cystic Fibrosis Association. 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. – JACKPOT KARA-OKE at the Shamrock Club. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Molson Co-ors and the Shamrock Club.
FRIDAY, JULY 25th 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 25th ANNIVER-SARY CELEBRATION at the Dominion Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy an after-noon with the great sounds of “Alex Lee”. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or contact 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Hawks Club. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – JOHN CURTIS SAMPSON at the Sandbar Lounge. Come enjoy the suppertime matinee performed by John Curtis Sampson. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge. 6:00 p.m. – SEASIDE DAZE PARADE. For-mation at the Dominion Community Rink beginning at 4:30 p.m. Parade will proceed down King’s Rd., to Commercial St., to Mitchell Ave., to Beach Road. Disbursement and prize presentation will take place at the Hawks Club following parade end. Pre-registration required, contact the Seaside Daze Hotline at 842-2973 to register or for further details. Sponsored by the Dominion and Area Recreation Society & CBRM Rec-reation Department. 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – WINGS AND JUNK YARD DELIGHT at the Fire Hall. This event will be from ages 19 and over. Wing night from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., 2 tickets (dozen) per person, eat in only. Stick around after some tasty wings to enjoy the sounds of Junk Yard Delight. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Spon-sored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire De-partment. 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. - OPEN HOUSE & PATIO PARTY at the Hawks Club. Join this jam session featuring entertainment by “Mario Colosimo”. Feel free to bring your own instruments. For more information check out www.thehawksclub.org, or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Commu-nity Hawks Club. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. – DANCE WITH REGGIE AND EVRETT at the Shamrock Club. Come on out and enjoy the sounds of Reggie Boutlier and Evrett Cann. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Molson Coors and the Dominion Shamrock Club. 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. – HIGHWAY 125 at the Sandbar Lounge. Get your friends to-gether and come on down to the Sandbar Lounge and enjoy the sounds of Highway 125. There will be no cover charge. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar Lounge at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge.
SATURDAY, JULY 26th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Everyone welcome, fee is $2.00 per break-fast while supplies last. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gil-met (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 9:00 a.m. – JAMMIE JOG. Wear your favorite PJ’s and join us at Miners Memorial Park, Mitchell Ave. Warm up begins at 8:45 a.m. and at 9:00 a.m. everyone can proceed to the Fire Hall for a delicious pancake breakfast. Admission to breakfast is $2.00. Roll out of bed and join us! Sponsored by the Dominion & Area Recreation Society & CBRM Recreation Department. 10:00 a.m. - THE BOBBY HALL MEMORIAL OLD-TIMER LITTLE LEAGUE REUNION TOURNAMENT at the Hawks Field. All residents and for former residents who have played over the years are welcome. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., fee is $5.00 per person. For more infor-mation, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Labatt Breweries and Dominion Hawks Club. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – TEDDY BEAR PICNIC/MARCIA FIOLEK PLAYGROUND DAY at the Marcia Fiolek Memorial Playground. Pack a lunch and bring your favorite Teddy Bear. En-joy games, music, activity booths and more! There will also be a visit from the “Fun Van East” staff to play lots of games with the children. For more information, phone the Seaside Daze Headquarters at 842-2973. Rain venue will be located in the Dominion Community Forum. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department, Marcia Fiolek Memorial Playground Committee and the Dominion & Area Recreation Society. 2:00 p.m. – CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT at the Hawks Club, open to those 19 & over. Cost is $2.00 per person with all monies returned in prizes. Doubles crib with teams drawn from a hat. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 2:00 p.m. – TARBISH at the Shamrock Club. This is event is $5.00 per person and all money will be returned in prizes. For more information, contact Michael Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club 849-2600. Sponsored by the Dominion Shamrock Club. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. – DAN MACARTHY at the Sandbar Lounge. Come out and enjoy the wonderful sounds of Dan MacCarthy who will be performing from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. There will be no cover to get into this event. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge. 6:00 p.m. – 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL at McDonald Elementary. Pre-registration is required. We’re bringing back this popular event for children ages 10-14. Prizes will be awarded. It’ll take place at the Seaside Daze Recreation office at MacDonald Elementary. Sponsored by Dominion & Area Recreation Society and CBRM Recreation Department. 8:00 p.m. – STEAK AND STEIN at the Hawks Club. Admission is by ticket only. Seventy tick-ets available, cost is $12.00 per person and tickets must be picked up by Friday, July 18th. Bar-beque your own steak. Entertainment to follow from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Music by “Final Cut”. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Labatt Breweries and Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 8:00 p.m. – HYPNOTIST CARMEN GIORNO at the Fire Hall. Don’t miss this hilarious, ever so popular hypnotist event taking place at the Fire Hall. Advanced tickets are required at $5.00 per ticket. Must be 19 years of age or older. This event will be a bucket night starting at $14.00 per bucket. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 9:00 p.m. – THE PARTY CONTINUES: DANCE TO GTO at the Shamrock Club. Continue the fun after a day of tarbish and stick around for the sounds of GTO. For more information, contact Michael Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Molson Coors and the Shamrock Club. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. – BAD HABBITS at the Sandbar Lounge. Come join us at the Sandbar Lounge and have a blast listening to the sounds of Bad Habits. There will be no cover charge for this event. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar Lounge at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge.
SUNDAY, JULY 27th 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. “UNDER THE BIG TOP” at the Hawks Field. Bingo starts at noon, plus a fun day of a variety of children’s activities. Kid’s karaoke from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Age Groups 5-8 and 9-12. Canteen and BBQ will be provided. For more infor-mation, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club and CBRM Recreation Department. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – FIRE FIGHTER DISPLAY at the Dominion Fire Hall. Free for all ages. This event will be a display of all emergency responders. Children are welcome to bring a teddy bear so they can take a visit to the teddy bear clinic. For more informa-tion, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 25th ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION at the Dominion Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy an afternoon with the great sounds of Tender Trap featuring Donna Cameron. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Com-munity Hawks Club. 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – DINKY CAMERON at the Sandbar. Come out and enjoy their Sunday matinee, featuring your old time fa-vorites provided by Dinky Cameron, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free admission, no cover. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. – “CEILIDH BY THE SEA” UNDER THE BIG TOP at the Hawks Field. Beer garden open to those 19 years old and over. Come out and enjoy the sounds of “Stephen Muise and Friends” along with a guest fiddler. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Labatt Breweries and Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 7:30 p.m. – TARBISH TOURNAMENT at the Shamrock Club. Everyone come on down for an evening of some tarbish! Admission is $25.00 per team and all monies will be re-turned in prizes. Members and guests wel-come. For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by the Dominion Shamrock Club. 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. – DJ WITH CASH BAR (BIG JOE’S ENTERTAINMENT) at the Dominion Fire Hall. Head to the fire hall after the “Ceilidh by the Sea” and keep the party going with music by DJ “Joe MacNeil”. Must be 19 years of age or older. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 9:30 p.m. – AFTER THE TENT WITH SHELDON DEDIEU at the Shamrock Club. Continue the fun after the beer tents and come on down to the Shamrock Club for a fantastic music performance by Sheldon Dedieu. For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Molson Coors and the Dominion Shamrock Club. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. – BANDIT at the Sandbar Lounge. Come on out for an evening of entertainment and rock out with Bandit. There will be no cover to get into this event. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar Lounge at 849-1925.
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MONDAY, JULY 28th 12:00 p.m. – FAMILY BEACH PARTY at Dominion Beach. Come out to Dominion’s beautiful beach and have some sunny fun with events for all ages. There will be tons of events including: sand castle building contest, three legged and sack races, hula-hoop contests, face painting, rock painting and tie dying. There will also be live entertainment performed by fantastic bands and singers. Starting from 1-2, Sheldon Didieu will be performing. From 2-4 the band “Highway 125” and from 4-5, “GTO”. Don’t miss out on the biggest beach party of the year. Be sure to take your sun block and also your own t-shirt for the tie dying fun! For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by the Dominion Shamrock Club. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – SENIORS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at the Dominion Fire Hall. Free admission to all seniors and their guest. Meet with friends and join us for tea, coffee, strawberry shortcake, and an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Music provided by “Mario Colosimo”. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department and the Dominion & Area Recreation Society. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at the Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Hawks Club. 4:30 p.m. – LABATT BREWERIES SCOTCH FOURSOME GOLF TOURNAMENT at Lionel’s Golf Course. Tickets must be paid for and picked up by Wednesday, July 23rd. Nine hole competition, open to those 19 years and older. Cost is $20.00 per team with a barbeque to follow at the Hawks Club, including a burger and refreshment. For more information, visit www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Labatt Breweries and the Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 6:00 p.m. – DOLL CARRIAGE PARADE at the Miners Memorial Park. Registration at the Min-ers Memorial Park starting at 5:00 p.m. Parade will proceed to the Dominion Fire Hall where the firemen will be supplying some fun and exciting entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. (read next event for more information). Prizes and certificates will be awarded to all participants. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department and Dominion & Area Recreation Society. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – KIDDIE’S NIGHT FEATURING JOKER’S WILD ENTERTAINMENT at the Fire Hall. Come on out for a fun evening of magic shows, face painting, balloon animals, and a kid-friendly DJ. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – ENTERTAINMENT & DANCE at the Dominion Hawk’s Club. Come out and enjoy an evening of dancing and great music featuring live entertainment. For more in-formation, visit www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Labatt Breweries and the Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – DANCE TO TENDER TRAP at the Shamrock Club. Come out after a day in the sun for a great musical performance by the talented Tender Trap. For more informa-tion, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Mol-son Coors and the Dominion Shamrock Club. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. - DJ JAZZY JOHNNY at the Sandbar Lounge. Come join us at the Sand-bar Lounge for a night of fun and great music featuring DJ Jazzy Johnny. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge.
TUESDAY, JULY 29th 10:00 a.m. – PET SHOW at the Marcia Fiolek Playground. Bring your pet out for tons of fun and a chance to win some prizes! There will be awards given out for Best Costume, Best Behaved, Best Trick, Best Groomed and Best Match of owner and pet. So have some fun with your pet and you could win! Please be prepared to clean up after your pet and please make sure that they are on a leash or in a cage at all times. Rain venue will be located in the Dominion Community Rink. For more information, phone the Seaside Daze Hotline 842-2973. Sponsored by the CBRM Rec-reation Department and Dominion & Area Recreation Society. 12:30 p.m. – HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at the Margaret Boone Memorial Park next to the Hawks Club. Open to those 19 years of age and older. Open to residents and former residents of Dominion. Registration is at 12:30pm at a cost of $5.00 per person. Teams will be drawn from a hat with all monies returned in prizes. For more information check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club and Labatt Breweries. 2:00 p.m. – THE HUNGER GAMES at MacDonald Elementary. Come out and enjoy our newest most anticipated event for children aged 10-14. Pre-registration is required and you can do so by calling the Seaside Hotline at 842-2973 or dropping by the portables at MacDonald Elementary. Sponsored by Dominion & Area Recreation Society and CBRM Recreation Department. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at the Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy and afternoon of live entertainment. For more information check out www.thehawkclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Hawks Club. 7:00 – MALE FASHION SHOW at the Dominion Fire Hall. Back by popular demand. Don’t miss this incredibly hilarious show put on by the firemen dressed up in their best women getups. Tickets for this event must be bought in advance. For more information, contact Jim Daley at 578-5568 or Neil McNeil at 849-5332. Sponsored by the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department. 5:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. – KARAOKE WING NIGHT at the Sandbar Lounge. Be sure to come down to the Sandbar Lounge for this great night starting off with the Linda Maxwell Trio who will be playing from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Stick around after for Karaoke with Phil starting at 10:00 p.m. Jackpot prize will be $400.00. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge. 6:00 p.m. – ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN SUPPER at the Italian Hall on Mitchell Avenue. Ad-mission by ticket only, $14.00 per ticket. Meal to be served at 6:00 p.m. sharp, single sitting only with no take out. Musical entertainment and bar facilities provided. For tickets or for more infor-mation, contact 849-2060. Sponsored by members of the Dominion Italian Hall. 8:00 p.m. – PRIME RIB ROLL AND CORN BOIL at the Dominion Hawks Club. For more in-formation, contact 849-0414 or visit www.thehawksclub.org. Sponsored by the Dominion Com-munity Men’s Hawks Club and Labatt Breweries. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. – DANCE TO FINAL CUT at the Shamrock Club. Come out, have some fun, and dance to the beat of Final Cut. For more information contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Molson Coors and the Dominion Shamrock Club.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th 8:30 a.m. – LABATT BREWERIES GOLF TOURNAMENT at Lionel’s Golf Course. For ages 19 and over. Nine hole competition with a shotgun start. Cost is $12.00 per person, with a barbe-que to follow at the Hawks Club. Pick up your tickets at the Hawks Club prior to Wednesday, July 23rd. For more information check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Spon-sored by Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club and Labatt Breweries. 2:00 p.m. – MINUTE TO WIN IT at the Fire Hall. Come on out for some fun and games and test your skills in a big game of Minute to Win it. This event for ages 10-14 and pre-registration is required. Cash prizes will be awarded! For more information, contact the Seaside Daze Hotline at 842-2973. Sponsored by the Dominion & Area Recreation Society & CBRM Recreation Depart-ment. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION at the Hawks Club. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by the Dominion Community Hawks Club. 2:00 p.m. – GRADUATING CLASS OF 1964 REUNION. The MacDonald High School gradu-ating class of 1964 is having a reunion to mark the 50th anniversary of the occasion. The gradu-ates will have a “Meet and Greet” hosted by Angela and Peter Hickey at 159 Birch Street on Wednesday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m. There will be a dinner at the Miner’s Village Restaurant, Glace Bay, on Thursday, July 31st at 5:00 p.m. They hope to be joined by their grade 12 teach-ers. 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 7th ANNUAL COORS LIGHT MUSSEL MANIA at the Shamrock Club. Kick off your Wednesday evening with some scrumptious mussels. Receive a free basket of mussels with the purchase of a Coors / Molson product! Music will begin at 3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Entertainment includes Sheldon Dedieu. For more information, contact Mike Saccary at 371-1719 or the Shamrock Club at 849-2600. Sponsored by Coors Molson and the Dominion Sham-rock Club. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – 2nd ANNUAL LITTLE GENTS EVENT at MacDonald Elementary. Come out to our 2nd Annual Boys Day Event at our new location outside of MacDonald Elemen-tary School. Boys are encouraged to wear their favorite sports jerseys or super hero apparel. This event will be $5.00 per person and pre-registration is required. There will be pizza and refresh-ments provided. Serpentime, Joker’s Wild and specials guests will be stopping by for our enter-tainment. For more information or to pre-register, contact Emma at 371-6180 or Britney at 537-0954. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation Department and Dominion & Area Recreation Society. 7:45 p.m. – BINGO at Dominion Rink, King’s Rd. For more information, contact the Dominion Rink at 849-6933. 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – SENIORS NIGHT at the Fire Hall. Don’t miss a great night of great mu-sic and dancing with the band “Killing’ Time”. For more information, contact Neil McNeil at 849-5332 or Derrick Gilmet (after 5:00 p.m.) at 578-6656. Sponsored by the Dominion Volun-teer Fire Department. 8:00 p.m. – THE JOE CURRIE MEMORIAL DOUBLES CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT at the Hawks Club. This event is open to those 19 years and over. Cost is $5.00 per person and all mon-ies to be returned in prizes. Tournament is open to the first 24 teams that register. To register please visit the Hawks Club to sign up. For more information, check out www.thehawksclub.org or phone 849-0414. Sponsored by Dominion Community Men’s Hawks Club. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. – DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH DJ JAZZY JOHNNY at the Sandbar Lounge. You can’t miss this night at the Sandbar! DJ Jazzy Johnny will be performing featuring video and picture clips from Dominion over 20 plus years ago. Video and picture clips will be displayed on the big screen all night long. Special thanks to Corrine Reid. For more information, contact Barry Morgan at 304-9351 or the Sandbar at 849-1925. Sponsored by the Sandbar Lounge.
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2014 Men of the Deeps Concert
Dates at the Miners’ Museum
July 1, 8, 15 August 12, 19, 26
Situated on one of the most picturesque coasts of Cape Breton Island, on a 15-acre site filled
with wild roses and grasses, the Museum pays tribute to the region's long and rich history of coal
mining. It is home to profound stories of miners and their families, and the resource that helped
build a nation. The Museum is also home to the famous choir of miners - The Men of the Deeps.
While visiting with us, don't miss an underground tour of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine
located beneath the Museum building. Retired coal miners are your guides for this excursion
underground, and promise to entertain and inform you in a custom that has become treasured by
visitors all over the world.
The exhibit area focuses on the geological development of Cape Breton's coal field. Learn all
about the various types of coal mining and mining techniques, see our vast display of equipment
and listen to the stories of miners, the companies they worked for, their unions and their families.
While visiting with us, don't miss an underground tour of the Ocean Deeps Colliery, a coal mine
located beneath the Museum building. Retired coal miners are your guides for this excursion
underground, and promise to entertain and inform you in a custom that has become treasured by
visitors all over the world.
Guides Abbie, Donnie, Sheldon, Wishie and Sheldon accompany our guests on this 20-minute
expedition into a 1932 'room and pillar' mine. See our lush underground garden and learn all
about trapper boys, boys as young as eight and nine whose job it was to open and close the un-
derground doors when the boxes passed, controlling the air current.
See the animated pit pony down in the mine and enjoy your tour!
The Glace Bay Heritage Museum The Glace Bay Heritage Museum cele-
brates a century of change, chronicling
the everyday lives of the townsfolk. An-
chored by dramatic displays dedicated to
the town's founding industries, coal min-
ing and fishing, the Museum is a testa-
ment to the struggles and triumphs of its
people.
In the Old Town Hall where Glace Bay's
past was forged, its story is being pre-
served so that future generations may
understand and appreciate the rich history
they share with those who walked these
halls before them. From its growing col-
lection of artifacts and photographs, and
with assistance of the Glace Bay Histori-
cal Society, the Museum creates tempo-
rary theme-based exhibits that deliver
slices of Glace Bay's History.
July and August
open 5 days a week
Tuesdays - Saturdays
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This national historic site of Canada hon-
ours Marconi's role in the development of
today's network of global communications.
In 1902, the first official wireless message
was sent from this site across the Atlantic
Ocean to England. Visitors can see the
Wireless Hall of Fame and walk the inter-
pretive trail to the original transmission
station.
Hours of Operation
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from
Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day
(September 1, 2014).
Plan to spend 30 minutes to see the
exhibits at the Visitor Centre and the
remains of the Table Head station.
Marconi National
Historic Site
As early as the 1720s the French inhabited the area to supply Fortress of
Louisbourg with coal. They named the location baie de Glace (literally, Ice
Bay) because of the sea ice which filled the ocean each winter. In 1748, after
the capture of Fortress Louisbourg, the British constructed Fort William at Ta-
ble Head in order to protect a mine that produced coal to supply the Louis-
bourg garrison. The fort itself was a blockhouse, brought from Boston, with a
palisade. When Cape Breton Island was returned to French control, Fort Wil-
liam continued in service until 1752 when it was destroyed by fire.
More permanent settlement of Glace Bay probably can be dated from 1818
when Walter Blackett obtained a grant of land on the south side of the Bay.
Coal mining existed on a small scale until the 1860s when four mines were in
operation within the future town boundaries. These included the Hub, Harbour,
Caledonia and Glace Bay Collieries. The first large mine, the Hub Shaft of
Glace Bay opened in 1861 and a total of 12 mines in Glace Bay were in opera-
tion. Following the formation of the Dominion Coal Company in 1893, the
coal mining industry expanded significantly in what was to become Glace Bay
with the opening of several new mines. In 1894, the government gave exclu-
sive mining rights to the Dominion Coal Company.
Glace Bay
Savoy Duck Race
July 19th
Renwick
Brook
Wed. July 23 Belle Côte Days Golf
Tournament To Be Advised At Le Port-
age Golf Course Cheticamp
Thurs. July 24 Triathlon Thursday morn-
ing
Belle Côte Beach
Thurs. July 24 Horseshoe Tournament
Registration 7:00 PM
Belle Côte Community Centre
Thurs. July
24 Ecu-
menical
Service
7:00 to 7:30
PM
Belle Côte
Community
Centre
Thurs. July 24 Outdoor Concert 7:45 to
10:00 PM
Belle Côte Community Centre
Fri. July 25 Seniors' card play 1:00 to
3:00 PM
Belle Côte Community Centre
Fri. July 25
Crab and
Corn supper
4.30 P.M.
Belle Côte
Community
Centre
Fri. July 25
Lola and
the Phantoms 8:30 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Outdoor Concert and Beer garden
Belle Côte Community Centre
Sat. July 26 Breakfast ( All you can eat )
7.30 A.M. To 11.30 A.M.
Belle Côte Community Centre
Sat. July 26 Parade 2:00 PM
Belle Côte Beach
Sat. July
26 Kids
Party
Party to
follow
parade
Belle
Côte
Community Centre
Free Hot Dogs & Drinks for the kids
Sat. July 26 Old fashioned Square Dance
9:00 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Belle Côte Community Centre
Music by Lawrence Cameron
Sun. July 27 Chicken BBQ 11A.M To 1
P.M.
By The Margaree Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment
Sun. July 27 Big Raffle Ticket Draw 1
P.M.
Belle Côte Community Centre
Belle Côte Days 2014
FESTIVAL OF THE STRAIT July 7 –13
The Port Hawkesbury Parks Recreation
and Tourism Department is once again
pleased to coordinate the Granville
Green Concert Series. Each summer,
regional and national artists visit Port
Hawkesbury to share in this unique mu-
sical opportunity.
The outdoor concerts are held each Sun-
day evening on our stage located over-
looking the beautiful Strait of Canso .
With the corporate support of NuStar,
and community spirited businesses that
value the arts in their community, we
will experience another wonderful sum-
mer of music.
Sunday, July 6, 7 pm - Granville St.,
Port Hawkesbury
Town of Port Hawkesbury, NuStar presents
JOEL PLASKETT
with guest DAVE SAMPSON
Sunday, July 13, 7 pm - Granville St.,
Port Hawkesbury
THE OUTSIDE TRACK
with guest
MOLLY THOMASON
Sunday, July 20, 7 pm - Granville St.,
Port Hawkesbury
NS Power Point Tupper presents
ROYAL WOOD
and MIKE BOCHOFF BAND
Sunday, July 27, 7 pm - Granville St.,
Port Hawkesbury
TD Bank presents
MADISON VIOLET with guest
THE EDDIE CUMMINGS BAND
Sunday, August 3, 7 pm - Granville St.,
Port Hawkesbury
Port Hawkesbury Paper presents
THE TOWN HEROES
with guests FLOODLAND
Sunday, August 10, 2013, 7 pm - Granville
St., Port Hawkesbury
Central and United Rentals presents
TOM FUN ORCHESTRA
with guest
LAURENN MARCHAND
Chestico Days 2014 Schedule of Events
July 28-August 3, 2014
For more information on all Chestico Days
events follow us on Twitter at
@ChesticoDays
For all events where “arena” is listed as loca-
tion, this means the Al MacInnis Sports Cen-
tre in Port Hood.
Participants attending any official Chestico
Days event or activity do so at their own risk;
Chestico Days is not responsible for injuries,
loss of property, etc.
Monday, July 28
6:30 pm: Outdoor Mass, St. Peter’s Parish
Cemetery. In event of inclement weather,
mass will be inside St. Peter’s Church.
Tuesday, July 29
Golf Tournament. 8 am shot gun start. Loca-
tion: Dundee Golf Club.
8-10pm Youth Dance (grades 6,7,& 8).Doors
close at 9pm Adm/;$5.00
Wednesday, July 30
12 pm: Sand Sculpture Competition. Loca-
tion: Port Hood supervised beach below
Court House. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Registration: noon; judging at 4 pm. BBQ.
7 pm: Family Ceilidh, Chestico Princess
Crowning, Location: arena. Light lunch
served. Admission: $5 per person; under 12
free.
A Brief History of Port Hood
Port Hood, the Shire Town of Inverness County, Cape Breton, has had a long history dating back to the earliest days of human settlement in this part
of Nova Scotia. The first people who spent time along this shore were the Mi’kmaq-the aboriginal
people who are native to this part of Canada. “Kek-weom-kek” (‘sandbar’) was the name given to this
area by the Mi’kmaq and was the first of a series of names given to Port Hood. The protected harbour
with its sandy low-lying beaches was a natural stopping place for many early visitors.
There may have been Basque fishermen traveling along the coast as early as the 1500’s. The earliest
European name given to Cape Breton Island was ‘baccalaos’ which means ‘cod’ in the Portuguese
language. The pursuit of the cod fishery provided the main impetus for European exploration and set-
tlement along Canada’s east coast for the first three centuries of our history. However, only sporadic
summer fishing camps were established. No formal European impact was made until the French ar-
rived in the 17th century. At the time of the building of Fortress Louisbourg, the French developed a
stone quarry on what is now Port Hood Island (which at that time was a peninsula connected to the
mainland by a low-lying isthmus). In the 1740’s and 50’s, this was the main quarry on Cape Breton
Island for the finished or dressed stone used at Louisbourg for window and door casements. About 60
men worked here in the summer season at the quarry and the stone was sent by barge through the Strait of Canso to Louisbourg. There were also
Acadian boat builders in the area who conducted a local fishery until the 1760’s although they did not establish a permanent settlement. Read More
Chestico Museum The Chestico Museum is located in Harbourview, just a few kilometers south of the community
of Port Hood on Route 19.
Operated by the Chestico Museum & Historical Society, which was formed in 1978, the museum
officially opened in 1986 in a building that was formerly the Harbourview School. The Chestico
Museum houses a selection of artifacts, displays, historical photographs, genealogical informa-
tion, house histories and other items pertaining to the community of Port Hood and surrounding
area. The museum is open from the first of June until the end of August. Hours of operation are
9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday. Admission is $2.00 per per-
son or $5.00 per family.
Romantic Sunsets
One of the most natural and
beautiful wonders of the world
comes almost nightly to our
summers here in Port Hood. We
have sunsets that will truly
make you stop in your steps and
appreciate your surroundings. Thursday, July 31st
4 pm: Traditional Lobster Dinner, part of the
2013 Nova Scotia Incredible Picnic series.
Featuring local market-size lobsters, home-
made salads, rolls, cake, tea/coffee.
7:30 pm: Ceilidh. Location: Chestico Mu-
seum. Tea & light lunch served. Admission:
$5. Children 12 & under are admitted free.
Friday, August 1st
2 pm: Children’s Activities,Teddy Bear Pic-
nic,Arena
2-4 pm: Entertainment & Hot Dog BBQ. Lo-
cation: Port Hood Co-op parking lot.
6 pm: Harness Racing. Location: Port Hood
Race Track, Irish Road. Beer Garden, enter-
tainment, BBQ. Admission: $2 per person.
Bounce for Cash tickets: $5 each or 3 for
$10; available at DF Beaton Service Centre,
Ceilidh Co-op or any KOC member.
10-1:00 AM Adult Dance —-NO FILTER
ADM $20 19 + Port Hood Arena
Saturday, August 2
9 am: Alfred Reynolds Road Race & Family
Fun Walk/Run (all ages). Registration: 8-9
am @ Port Hood Fire Hall. Fee: $10 for 8K;
$2 for ages 12 and under (2K).
9-11 am: Pancake Breakfast. Choice of ham
or sausage. Location: St. Stephen’s Church
Hall. Cost: Adult $8, children $6. Sponsored
by St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church.
11 am: Street Parade.
12-4 pm: Firemen’s BBQ, arena grounds. Hot
dogs, sausages, cold drinks.
12pm – 4pm: Family Entertainment,Food &
Craft Showcase, Children’s Games and ac-
tivities Al Mac Innis Sports Centre
12-3pm: Chicken BBQ Dinner. Location:
Port Hood Fire Hall. Hot dogs available for
children.
1- 3pm: Stepdancing Festival & Concert. Al
Mac Innis Sports Centre
10pm-1:00am Eddie Cummings Adult
Dance. Location: arena. Admission: $20 p/
p. Government-issued ID required; 19 years
of age+ only. ADMISSION WILL BE
CHARGED AT THE DOOR UNTIL THE
END OF THE DANCE.
Sunday, August 3rd
1 pm: Boat Parade. View local boat owners
as they sail past the old Government Wharf/
Wharf Beach, an annual tradition. Not an
official Chestico Days event.
Dusk: Fireworks. Location: set-off location
is old Government Wharf.
Port Hood—Chestico Day July 28—August 3
St. Peter’s is a community with a rich and varied history. One of the oldest settlements in Canada,
we have a proud tradition of story-telling. Read on to find out more about our small but mighty Village!
St. Peter’s is one of North America’s oldest European settlements, tracing its history to the 1630s
when a small fortified settlement named “Saint Pierre” was built by merchants from La Rochelle, France
on the isthmus. In 1650, La Rochelle merchant Nicholas Denys took possession of Saint Pierre and encour-
aged the fur trade with local members of the Mi’kmaq Nation who used the isthmus as a canoe portage
route between the Atlantic Ocean and Bras d’Or Lake. In addition to establishing a fur trading post, Denys
later used the isthmus as a “haul over road” for portaging small sailing ships from Bras d’Or Lake to the
Atlantic and vice versa.
France lost possession of present-day peninsular (main land) Nova Scotia to Britain in the Treaty of
Utrecht in 1713. France began moving some Acadian colonists to Ile Royale (present-day Cape Breton
Island) to populate this
remaining outpost of
Acadia. Port Toulouse
was created near the
17th century location of
the fortified community
of Saint Pierre as a lo-
gistics base and supply
centre for Fortress
Louisbourg. To protect
Port Toulouse, France
built another fortification on the shore. The forts at Port Toulouse and Saint Pierre and
settlements in the area were destroyed by the British in 1758 following the fall of For-
tress Louisbourg and the rest of Acadia became a British colony.
1758-present
Acadia in its entirety was given the name Nova Scotia, which was used as the
name used since 1713 for Britain’s portion of the territory. Britain sponsored settlers
and displaced veterans from the Seven Years’ War to move into the area of Saint Pi-
erre/Port Toulouse. France declared war on Great Britain on February 1, 1793 during
the French Revolutionary Wars. In response, Britain built Fort Dorchester on the sum-
mit of Mount Granville, a hill overlooking the isthmus.
The village of St. Peters was founded early in the 1800s. Local residents reha-
bilitated Denys’s old “haul over road”, laying wood skids for portaging small sailing
ships across the isthmus. The route through Bras d’Or Lake was considered a much
shorter and safer voyage to Sydney than traveling around the exposed southern coast of
Cape Breton Island. In 1825 a feasibility study into building a canal was undertaken.
Construction of the St. Peters Canal began in 1854 and took 15 years of digging, blast-
ing and drilling through a solid granite hill 20 m (65 ft high to build a channel 800 m
(2,600 ft long with an average width of 30 m (100 ft). The canal opened in 1869 at the
dawn of the industrial age on Cape Breton Island. There can be a tidal difference of up to 1.4 m (4.5 ft) thus a lock
was designed to regulate water levels.
The walls of the canal were lined with timber planking and locks were installed at each end. Modifications to the
canal and lock continued until 1917 and the canal saw moderate to heavy use by small coastal steamships and
barges, particularly during the First and Second World Wars when coal from the Sydney Coal Field was transported
on this sheltered inland route to avoid U boats. A marble quarry on the western shore of Bras d’Or Lake at Marble
Mountain also generated some shipping traffic.
The canal was designated a National Historic Site in 1929 and the federal government took over its opera-
tion. Parks Canada is the government agency responsible for its maintenance and operation and undertook a major
project to restore both entrances to the canal in 1985. During the postwar, commercial shipping has largely avoided
traveling through Bras d’Or Lake and the canal is almost exclusively used by pleasure boats, particularly sail boats
with the increased popularity of cruising Bras d’Or Lake in recent decades.
Parks Canada operates the canal from May to October each year. Vessels transiting the canal are limited by the size
of the lock, which measures 91.44 m (301 ft) long, 14.45 m (47 ft) wide, and 4.88m (16 ft) draught. The ruins of
Nicholas Denys’s Fort Saint Pierre are located on the grounds of the lock master’s house (ca. 1876) and the ruins of
Fort Dorchester are located on Mount Granville which overlooks the Atlantic approach to the canal.
Nicolas Denys Days 2014 Schedule of Events
July 28 – August 3, 2014
Monday, July 28th, 2014 Christmas in July Kids Fun Day:
All proceeds go to the Children’s Wish
Foundation so be sure to bring some spare
change! There will be lots of games & prizes,
a bake sale, Christmas cookies to decorate &
hot chocolate, magic wands for sale sent
from the North pole, writing letters to Santa,
sucker pull game, coloring pages, and a visit
from some elves. Christmas music will be
playing & there will be a gift exchange
(every child should bring a used toy wrapped
& will get to exchange it for another used toy
wrapped – toys that are not gender specific
would be best!)
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: Various costs to participate in games /
BBQ prices: Hot Dogs $2, Drinks $1
Time: 11am-1pm
Canal Boat Tours
Join Richmond Adventure Planning for a 1-
hour sail where the Ocean Meets the Inland
Sea! Tour boat leaves the Ocean-side of the
canal at 2:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.
Call for group bookings (631-3754).
Location: St. Peter’s Canal (Ocean-side Dock)
Time: 2pm-3pm
Poker Walk:
Hosted by Village on the Canal Association.
Join us to win prizes for best hand, door
prizes & BBQ. (Weather Permitting)
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: $5.00 / Poker Hand
Time: Registration 6pm-6:30pm
Live Entertainment at the Inn:
Join local musicians Krysta MacKinnon and
Jay Luddington at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
for an early evening of music and song.
Location: Bras d’Or Lakes Inn Dining Room
and Bar
Cost: Free
Time: 6pm-8pm
(Open to All Ages)
Family Square Dance:
Live players and traditional steps, with Rod-
die’s Square Dance Society, United Church
Hall.
Location: United Church Hall
Cost: $5/person (under 12 free) / Family of 4
or more $15
Time: 7pm-9pm
Battery Park Cultural Tour
Join Richmond Adventure Planning and
learn about the rich cultural heritage of St.
Peter’s, beginning when the Basque fisher-
men first encountered the Mi’kmaq nation.
Battery Park contains the sites of three forts
during the past 350 years – it provides a
wealth of information on the formation of the
New World. Along with the historic nature
of the park, new trails opened in 2008 allow
visitors to explore more of the park that sits
between the Atlantic Ocean and the Bras
d’Or Lakes with the St. Peter’s Canal run-
ning alongside the Park. Monday to Thurs-
day in July and August.
Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Bat-
tery Park
Cost: $20 per person
Time: 7pm-9pm
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 Teddy Bear Picnic: Hosted by the Dr. Kingston Clinic Health Project, this year’s picnic will include story-time, crafts, physical activities and snack time. Don’t forget your favorite teddy bear or super hero – we’ll be giving them a medical and dental check-up! Location: George Robertson Recreation Complex fields. (Rain location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall) Cost: Free Time: 10am-1pm Village Scavenger Hunt: The St. Peter’s Village Commission is host-ing a Village-wide scavenger hunt. Test your directional and problem solving skills to solve all the clues while discovering St. Pe-ter’s! Prizes will be awarded. (Weather Permitting) Location: Village Kiosk in front of the Post Office. Cost: Free Time: Registration 2pm-3pm (check back in before 6pm) Canal Boat Tours Join Richmond Adventure Planning for a 1-hour sail where the Ocean Meets the Inland Sea! Tour boat leaves the Ocean-side of the canal at 2:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Call for group bookings (631-3754). Location: St. Peter’s Canal (Ocean-side Dock) Time: 2pm-3pm The Village Kids have Talent: For children 13 & under – all talents wel-come! This show will feature singing, danc-ing, playing instruments, poetry, comedy acts, etc. Prizes awarded to all participants! Pre-sign up is appreciated but last minute performers are welcome! Contact Shanna at 535-2987 or [email protected]. Audience votes – snacks & drinks provided during voting break! Special Appearance by the village’s own Jason Williams winner of “The Great Big Break” contest and Eric Poir-ier runner up of the “Cape Breton’s Next Big Thing” contest. Location: United Church Hall Cost: Silver Collection which is given back to the top three winners Time: 6pm Open Jam Session at the MacBouch: Join one of our local hosts for an evening jam session with a country, rock and traditional music mix. Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge Cost: $3/person and Jammers are Free! Time: 7pm-9pm Battery Park Cultural Tour Join Richmond Adventure Planning and learn about the rich cultural heritage of St. Peter’s, beginning when the Basque fishermen first encountered the Mi’kmaq nation. Monday to Thursday in July and August. Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery Park Cost: $20 per person Time: 7pm-9pm St. Peter’s Lion’s Club Bingo: Try your luck at our regular Tuesday night bingo. The evening includes a cookie jar jackpot, 15 regular games, 1 winner take half, 1 winner take all, plus 3 special games. Location: St. Peter’s Lion’s Club Cost: Prices vary depending on cards pur-chased Time: Early Bird Game at 7:45pm / Regular Games at 8pm
Nicolas Denys Days 2014 Schedule of Events
July 28 – August 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014 Nicolas Denys Museum Open House: Hosted by the St. Peter’s Community Club, explore three centuries of history of St. Pi-erre, Fort Toulouse, St. Peter’s Canal, and Nicolas Denys. Location: Nicolas Denys Museum Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm Canal Boat Tours Join Richmond Adventure Planning for a 1-hour sail where the Ocean Meets the Inland Sea! Tour boat leaves the Ocean-side of the canal at 2:00 p.m. Monday to Wednesday. Call for group bookings (631-3754). Location: St. Peter’s Canal (Ocean-side Dock) Time: 2pm-3pm MacAskill Museum Auction: Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Museum Society, the auction will feature new mer-chandise, antiques, home baking, gift certifi-cates, door prizes and bidders’ prizes. Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall Cost: Free Admittance Time: Viewing begins at 6pm. Auction opens at 7pm Wednesday Night Sailboat Race Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club, this a fun summer race series on the lake side of the canal, in Jackson Bay. Visi-tors to our community are welcome to jump on a boat and join in the fun. Show up at the Marina by 5:30 and check with boats that are preparing to race. You can also call Gordon at 631-3754 and he will find you a boat. After the race there is a jam session with local mu-sicians at the Marina. Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina Cost: Free (Donations Welcome) Time: 5:30pm registration, race starts at 6pm Talented Teens: Join the local youth from across the County as they provide entertainment for all, open mic style! This event is sponsored by the MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge. Everyone is welcome. All proceeds go directly to the young performers. Location: St. Peter’s United Church Hall Cost: $3 per person Time: 6pm Live Entertainment at the Inn: Enjoy some easy listening music provided by the three piece band Echo Location: Bras d’Or Lakes Inn Dining Room and Bar Cost: Free Time: 6pm-8pm (Open to All Ages) Parks Are For People Guided Walk: Enjoy the sights and sounds of St. Peter’s Bay on a guided walk through the Park. (Weather Permitting) Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery Park. Cost: Free Time: Begins at 7pm
Friday, August 1st, 2014 MacAskill Cup Regatta – Warm Up Races This will be the 25th year for running the MacAskill Cup. As is our usual tradition, warm-up races will be run on the club’s buoyed short course, nearby the canal on Friday afternoon. The big race starts on Sat-urday morning, with a course of approxi-mately 25 nautical miles (determined based on wind and weather) on the lake. Details on the race are posted at the Marina, http://www.wallacemacaskillyachtclub.com/ and at www.sailnovascotia.ca. Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina Cost: TBA Time: TBA JP Cormier In Concert: Village on the Canal Association (and friends!) are pleased to host a very special concert with J.P. Cormier at the St. Peter’s Lions Hall. To purchase tickets, contact Verna at 535-2166. More details coming soon! Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall Cost: TBA Time: 8:00 – 10:00pm (Open to All Ages)
Thursday, July 31st, 2014 Friends of Leona Chowder: Hosted by the Friends of Leona, enjoy a deli-cious chowder dinner (seafood and corn chowder available) and show your support for our local breast cancer chapter. Enjoy your chowder in the company of friends, or if you are on the fly, get your chowder to go (order on site or call 535-2482). Supper should al-ways be that easy…and that delicious! Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall Cost: $10.00/person Time: 4:30pm Kids Fun Run (3.3k) – Hawaiian style Pre-register by contacting Shanna at 535-2987 or [email protected]. Pre-schooler run is 1.6km. T-shirts available for $10 (must pre-order by July 15th). Come out and enjoy a fun run dressed in your Hawaiian best (grass skirts, sunglasses, leis, flowers etc.). Sponsored by Richmond County Rec-reation. Proceeds to support the IWK. Location: St. Peter’s Firehall Cost: $5 per person / BBQ prices: Hot Dogs $2, Drinks $1 Time: Registration from 5:15pm-5:45pm – Run begins at 6pm Hawaiian Zumba Dance Party All ages welcome! Come on out for some fun and exercise and show your support for the IWK! Remember to dress in you Hawaiian best! Sponsored by Richmond County Rec-reation. All proceeds to the IWK. Location: St. Peter’s Firehall Cost: $5 per person or free if you show your race medal! Time: 7pm-8pm Battery Park Cultural Tour Join Richmond Adventure Planning and learn about the rich cultural heritage of St. Peter’s, beginning when the Basque fishermen first encountered the Mi’kmaq nation. Monday to Thursday in July and August. Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery Park Cost: $20 per person Time: 7pm-9pm Ceilidh at the Inn: Join Cape Breton artists for an old fashioned kitchen party! Everyone welcome. Food is available prior to the ceilidh in the upstairs restaurant. Location: Bras D’Or Lakes Inn (Sessions Lounge) Cost: $5/person or $20/family, Free for Chil-dren Under 9 (cash bar available) Time: 7pm-9pm (Open to All Ages) Kitchen Racket Jam Session: All musicians are welcome to participate in this Open Jam Session. Location: Bras D’Or Lakes Inn (Sessions Lounge) Cost: Free. Cash bar available. Time: 9pm-11pm (Must be age of majority for this event & under age performers must have a paper signed for NSLC) Wing Night at the MacBouch: Join us for delicious chicken wings at the MacBouch! Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge Cost: Food Prices Vary Time: 9pm-12midnight (Must be age of majority for this event)
Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 Festival Slow-Pitch Tournament: Co-ed slow-pitch tournament hosted by Richmond Minor Baseball. Register teams by calling Marvin at 535-2137. 1st Prize $600, 2nd Prize $300! (Prize levels based on 8 teams registered) Location: St. Peter’s Ball Field Cost: $250 / team + 2 balls Time: Games begin at 8am East Coast Credit Union BBQ: Satisfy your summer snack! Join the Credit Union staff for a BBQ in support of Rich-mond Minor Baseball. Location: East Coast Credit Union on Gren-ville Street Cost: Hot Dogs $2each / Pop, Kool Aid and Water $1 each Time: 11am – 2pm Parish Breakfast: Hosted by the St. Peter’s Parish, enjoy a deli-cious breakfast of pancakes and sausages. Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall Cost: Free Will Offering Time: 8am-10am MacAskill Cup Regatta This will be the 25th year for running the MacAskill Cup. As is our usual tradition, warm-up races will be run on the club’s buoyed short course, nearby the canal on Friday afternoon. The big race starts on Sat-urday morning, with a course of approxi-mately 25 nautical miles (determined based on wind and weather) on the lake. Details on the race are posted at the Marina, http://www.wallacemacaskillyachtclub.com/ and at www.sailnovascotia.ca Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina Cost: TBA Time: TBA Under 10 Fishing Derby: The Derby is back! Children under 10 years old can cast their line on Saturday morning at Rankin’s Pond. There is no cost for this event, and you get to keep your catch! Bring sunblock and your lucky rod. Rain date is Sunday, August 3rd at 10:30am. Location: Rankin’s Pond (9735 Grenville Street) Time: 10:30am Live Entertainment at the Inn: Join local musician Allie Mombourquette at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for an early evening of traditional fiddle music. Location: Bras d’Or Lakes Inn Dining Room and Bar Cost: Free Time: 6pm – 8pm (Open to All Ages) Live Entertainment at the MacBouch: Band TBA – watch for updates! Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge Cost: TBA Time: 10pm-2am (Must be age of majority for this event)
Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 5KM Park Run: Hosted by Kin-Excel. Join us for a 5KM run to start your day on the right foot! Set your own speed to see scenic St. Peter’s and Battery Park. (Rain or Shine!) Location: Kin-Excel Cost: Free Time: 8am Nature Hiking Tour: Richmond Adventure Planning will be hiking in Richmond County every Sunday Morning in July and August. A great opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Breton is-land. Location: Leaving from the Nicolas Denys Museum Cost: $20 per person Time: 10am Parish Potluck Dinner: Hosted by the St. Peter’s Parish, enjoy a down-home potluck supper – a great opportunity to ex-perience some great Cape Breton cooking! Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall Cost: Free Will Offering Time: 11:30am Nicolas Denys Days Festival Parade: The 2014 parade theme is “Celebrating our Community Spirit!” and will include participation by local organizations, the business community, a host of characters, and His Honor J.J. Grant Lieu-tenant Governor of Nova Scotia! St. Peter’s is the proud recipient of this year’s Lieutenant Gov-ernor’s Community Spirit Award – show your community pride by participating in the parade! Parade Route: Begins on DeRaymond St., left onto Grenville St., left onto Argyle St. (at the XTR Service Station) towards Richmond Villa, back to Pepperell Street and ending at the St. Peter’s Lions Hall. (Weather Permitting) Parade Categories (Best): Commercial, Decorated Bicycle, Children’s, Organization, Overall Cost: Free Time: Begins at 1:30pm Sharp! Live Entertainment at the Inn: Join local musicians Claudine Burke and Derek LeBlanc at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for an early evening of traditional maritime and contemporary music and song. Location: Bras d’Or Lakes Inn Dining Room and Bar Cost: Free Time: 6pm – 8pm (Open to All Ages) NiteLite Boat Parade & After Party The NiteLite Boat Parade is back! We are really excited about bringing this popular event back to the Nicolas Denys Days festival this year. As in past years, local boats of all sizes and description are invited to dress in lights, and form a parade along St. Peter’s shores. It’s a spectacular sight, followed by a great party at the Marina. Prizes will be awarded for ‘best-dressed’ vessels in sev-eral categories. Location: St. Peter’s Lions Marina to Jackson Bay Cost: Free Time: Dusk