August 2021
NATAL DAY
Natal Day is a public holiday in Nova Scotia, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day events were cancelled last summer. The Natal Day committee looks forward to hosting the annual event in 2021 and celebrating over 125 years of Natal Day.
Find out more »HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL
August 12-22 11 full days of Pride activities in and around the HRM! Download your "Pride Guide" HERE
Find out more »GRAMMAR CLOSET SALE
The Grammar Closet Sale will be hosted today at the Atlantic School of Theology Proceeds will be donated to Laing House and all unsold clothing to Phoenix House. Also a donation will be made to altruism at Halifax Grammar School to support future students in their efforts to impact change and make a difference. Please bring cash, a mask and your own shopping bag. Grammar closet patrons will be asked to adhere to covid 19 public health guidelines.
Find out more »SACKVILLE LIONS CLUB TAKE-OUT BBQ
The Sackville Lions Club is holding a fundraising TAKE-OUT BBQ today BURGERS - SAUSAGES - HOTDOGS 101 Old Beaver Bank Road ***This event is CASH ONLY ***
Find out more »PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
Find out more »October 2021
DAFFODIL GARDEN PLANTING DAY (DARTMOUTH)
Your help is needed to plant 13,000 daffodil bulbs at The Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors! Join volunteers for the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors today to plant some bulbs! Come with friends and family anytime between 10 am and 5 pm to plant bulbs for a few minutes or for as long as you like. Located at 94 Alderney Drive in Downtown Dartmouth Bring your own shovels, spades and gardening gloves! PLUS, light refreshments will be available! For more…
Find out more »March 2022
SACKVILLE SANDWICH WEEK
A week-long sandwich celebration and fundraiser where you can try exclusive sandwiches from participating Sackville restaurants and enter to win exciting prizes! With every sandwich sold, a donation is made to food literacy programming at the Sackville Public Library!! Click HERE for a complete list of restaurants and a "sandwich map" to find them!
Find out more »SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat.
Find out more »July 2022
CANADA DAY
Canada Day recognizes the birthday of our country. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act. The name “Canada” comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata” meaning “village” or settlement.” Today is one of those days where we get to take a look into the telescopes of the past. If we know history, we have a better chance of not repeating mistakes…
Find out more »HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022
HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL 2022 The Halifax Pride Festival is an annual 11 day gathering in the Halifax Regional Municipality for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It features over 150 community and Pride organized events celebrating the history, culture, activism, and perseverance of the queer community. The Halifax Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 starting at 12:00PM in downtown Halifax. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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