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 »INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
International Beer Day (IBD) is a celebration on the first Friday of every August founded in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California by Jesse Avshalomov. Since its inception, International Beer Day has grown from a small localized event in the western United States into a worldwide celebration spanning 207 cities, 80 countries and 6 continents. Specifically, International Beer Day has three declared purposes: 1 - To gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer. 2 - To celebrate those responsible…
Find out more »Birthday – SIDNEY CROSBY (34)
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987 Cole Harbour ) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One," Crosby was selected first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Crosby debuted in the NHL during the 2005–06 season, recording 102 points and finishing as runner-up…
Find out more »MOBILE SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT (COLE HARBOUR PLACE)
Residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste not acceptable for curbside collection can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot events happening this August. Today`s event is at: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth Materials accepted at the household drop-off depot include: leftover corrosive cleaners pesticides/herbicides gasoline fuel oil and used motor oil solvents thinners pharmaceuticals and drugs aerosol cans containing hazardous substances barbecue propane tanks small propane cylinders (for example, those used for camp stoves…
Find out more »PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
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 »WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian aid workers all over the world. Established by the UN in 2009, this day commemorates the anniversary of the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Iraq. 22 people lost their lives, including the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. Humanitarian aid workers provide life-saving assistance to suffering people all over the world. Those workers who live in conflict zones or in areas devastated by natural disasters are especially vulnerable. Anyone and everyone can be…
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
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