WELCOME TO SYDNEY'S ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
“WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK”
Get in the festival spirit with the following events
Welcome Participants Riverview Rural High School Class of 1985 – 25 Year
Reunion
Welcome Participants Sydney Academy Class of 1990 – 20 Year Reunion
Welcome Participants Cape Breton BikeFest: Thunder in the Highlands
Noon – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR
VILLAGE – around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia
1:00-1:30 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M
STUNT SHOW – behind Centre 200
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Cape Breton Bikefest Burnout
Pit & Freestyle Burnouts – behind Centre 200
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. - CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M
STUNT SHOW – behind Centre 200
7:00 p.m. – BELL AND GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN &
MASTERS AND CLASS A
TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. To
pre-register and for information call 564-6666.
8:00 p.m. – Midnight. – WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK
& CAPE BRETON BIKE FEST FREE STREET DANCE – in front of Casino
Nova Scotia – Featuring local bands Random Order, Evolution & the Andrew
Doyle Band.
Welcome Participants Sydney-Toronto Reunion
Welcome Participants Riverview Rural High School Class of 1985 – 25 Year
Reunion
Welcome Participants Sydney Academy Class of 1990 – 20 Year Reunion
Welcome Participants Cape Breton BikeFest: Thunder in the Highlands
All Day: BELL AND GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & MASTERS AND CLASS A
TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. To
pre-register and for information call 564-6666.
All Day: Cape Breton Artists Association Displays. In window of Radio
Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
7:30 – 11:30 a.m. – KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Farmers
Market, Keltic Drive. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Sydney & Smitty’s
Restaurant. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea or juice served by
members of the Sydney Kiwanis Club. $5.00/adult; $2.50 children under
10.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – CHARLOTTE STREET SHOWCASE –
Cape Breton BikeFest participants show off their bikes
9:00 a.m. – Dusk. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE
– around Center 200 and Casino Nova Scotia
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – ALL DAY LOBSTER DINNERS – St.
George’s Church Hall, Nepean Street
11:30 a.m. – MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING – Old Airport Road.
Bike Drag Time Trials. Fee $20.00 to compete or $10.00 to watch.
Sponsored by the Drag Racing Association, Nova Scotia Motorcycle Tour
Guide & Gord’s Sports. Rain date August 1st.
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. - SYDNEY CREDIT UNION KIDSPREE – “The
Festival for Kids” - Sydney Minor Ball Field, Welton Street – featuring
over 30 activity stations including pony rides, face painting, Bounce
House, balloon animals, “Tickle Trunk” Dress Up, Painted Village,
displays, demonstrations & exhibits, “Climb Vehicles” & entertainment.
Duncan Wells concert at 3:00 p.m. Much, much more. Free Admission .
Sponsored by:
Rain date Sunday, August 1.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL begins –
Performances by:
Magic Brian (USA); Arizona Jones (AUS); Miss Molotov (CDN); Rob Roy
Collins (UK); The Cowguys (CDN); The Hectic Brothers (AUS)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M STUNT SHOW
– behind Centre 200
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – JOE KOKOCKI MEMORIAL WASHER TOSS –
Sydney Elks Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck Street. Registration $3.00. Prizes
& cash. BBQ on site. For information call 539-4388.
1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO – Steelworkers & Sydney
Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
3:00 p.m. – REMAX HOT AIR BALLOON DISPLAY – Viewing and
Tethered rides on the famous REMAX balloon (weather permitting). Site
TBA.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST BURNOUT PIT & FREESTYLE
BURNOUTS – behind Centre 200. Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. - CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M STUNT SHOW
– behind Centre 200
7:30 p.m. – OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION WEEK 2010 –
“Kick Off Concert” -“Sailors and Song: A Musical Tribute to 100 Years of
Naval Service to Canada” – featuring the STADACONA BAND. Free concert on
the Sydney Boardwalk.
8:00 p.m.- Midnight – CONCERT & STREET DANCE – in front
of Casino Nova Scotia – featuring local bands Gone Country and Mike
Wadden
9:00 p.m. – THIRD ANNUAL WHITNEY PIER SUMMER PUB CRAWL
– Registration is $12.00 and includes T-shirt & a chance at a prize. All
proceeds to Whitney Pier Youth Club. For info contact Chris @ 270-5254
or caroccicampbell@hotmail.com.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE – Sydney Elks
Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck Street. 50’s & 60’s theme – prizes for best
dressed. Admission $2.00. Members & guests.. For info call 539-4388.
9:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues –
Performances by:
Magic Brian (USA); Arizona Jones (AUS); Miss Molotov (CDN); Rob Roy
Collins (UK); The Cowguys (CDN); The Hectic Brothers (AUS)
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
Welcome Participants Cape Breton BikeFest: Thunder in the Highlands
Welcome Participants Riverview Rural High School Class of 1985 – 25 Year
Reunion
Welcome Participants Sydney Academy Class of 1990 – 20 Year Reunion
All Day: BELL AND GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & MASTERS AND CLASS A
TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. To
pre-register and for information call 564-6666.
All Day: CAPE BRETON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION DISPLAY. In
window of Radio Building, corner of Prince & Charlotte Streets.
All Day: REMAX HOT AIR BALLOON DISPLAY – Viewing and
Tethered rides on the famous REMAX balloon (weather permitting). Site
TBA.
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.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – CHARLOTTE STREET SHOWCASE –
Cape Breton BikeFest participants show off their bikes
9:00 a.m. – Dusk. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE
– Around Center 200 and Casino Nova Scotia
Noon – 8:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS TOURNAMENT – Royal
Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Registration at Noon.
Play begins at 1:00 p.m. Registration $3.00/person.
Noon – 11 00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues
– Performances by: Magic Brian (USA); Arizona Jones (AUS); Miss Molotov
(CDN); Rob Roy Collins (UK); The Cowguys (CDN); The Hectic Brothers
(AUS)
Noon-Midnight. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
– Pier Ball Field
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M STUNT SHOW
– behind Centre 200
1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – MODEL DISPLAY OF ASHBY by Hubert
Rhymes – from Victoria Road to Sheriff Avenue – 1940s & 1950s. –
Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street
2:00 p.m. – ANNUAL COW FLOP CONTEST– McGuire Farm,
Upper Prince St. – Proceeds to MacLellan Riverview Scholarship Fund. Fun
activities. & BBQ. Purchase Tickets @ $5.00 each for a chance to win
approximately $5,600.00 For information/tickets phone Tracy @ 539-5876.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – WENTWORTH PARK GRAND OPENING – With
the revitalization of the Park complete, come out and enjoy an afternoon
of entertainment featuring Carleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel, Breagh
MacKinnon and more. Official Ribbon Cutting and refreshments including
cake.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – KIDS FUN DAY – Sydney Elks Lodge
#270, 101 Bentinck Street. Kids Washer Toss for ages 7-12- Prizes. Games
& prizes for kids 7 and under. Free hot dogs & pop.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – BBQ- Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12,
101 Dorchester Street. Hot dogs, hamburgers. Price $1.00-$2.00.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST BURNOUT PIT & FREESTYLE
BURNOUTS – Behind Centre 200 – Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop
4:00 p.m. – CONCERT – Featuring Suzie McNeil – Casino
Nova Scotia parking lot. Admission by donation. Proceeds to Regional
Hospital Foundation. Presented by Casino Nova Scotia
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST M & M STUNT SHOW
– behind Centre 200
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. No cover
charge.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – BBQ- Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12,
101 Dorchester Street. Hot dogs, hamburgers. Price $1.00-$2.00.
8:00 p.m. – Midnight – CASINO NOVA SCOTIA OUTDOOR CONCERT
– featuring Matt Minglewood . Opening Act Andrew Doyle Band. Free
admission. .
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. – KITCHEN PARTY WITH SHELDON - Sydney
Elks Lodge # 270, 101 Bentinck Street. Admission $2.00. Door Prizes.
Info @ 539-4388.
9:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK NIGHT LIGHT PARADE – Departs
North End of George Street, along George, right on to Townsend Street,
right on to Esplanade to Sydney Marine Terminal (Government Wharf ) for
awards presentation.
Welcome Participants Sydney Toronto Reunion
Welcome Participants Cape Breton BikeFest: Thunder in the Highlands
All Day: BELL AND GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & MASTERS AND CLASS A
TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. To
pre-register and for information call 564-6666.
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. – Noon – REMAX HOT AIR BALLOON DISPLAY –
Viewing and Tethered rides on the famous REMAX balloon (weather
permitting). Site TBA.
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. – JONATHAN SKEETE 23RD ANNUAL MEMORIAL THREE MILE FUN
RUN – Registration 9:30 a.m. at Menelik Hall, Whitney Pier.
Race begins at 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – Noon – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE
– Around Center 200 and Casino Nova Scotia
Noon - 4:00 p.m. – CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL – St. Philip’s
Churchyard, 34 Hankard Street – sale of chicken & rice dinners, fish
cakes, sugar cakes, beef patties, etc. Also BBQ, games of chance, face
painting, white elephant table. Sponsored by St. Philip’s Altar Guild.
Everyone welcome. For further information phone 567-1220.
Noon – 11:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues – Performances
by: Magic Brian (USA); Arizona Jones (AUS); Miss Molotov (CDN); Rob Roy
Collins (UK); The Cowguys (CDN); The Hectic Brothers (AUS)
1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – MODEL DISPLAY OF ASHBY by Hubert Rhymes
– from Victoria Road to Sheriff Avenue – 1940s & 1950s. – Steelworkers &
Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street
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. – JOURNEE SYD-ACADIE DAY - Etoile de l’Acadie
Community Center, 15 Inglis Street (corner Prince) – Experience an
authentic French mass, followed by live music & a BBQ. Call 564-0432 for
more information. Messe francaise suivie de musique et un BBQ. Pour plus
d’information appelez 539-8872.
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
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. – 1:00 a.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL
TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.
6:00 p.m. – TEDDY BEAR PICNIC – (New Location)
Wentworth Park by the Bandshell. For kids of all ages…pack a lunch…bring
a blanket and your favourite teddy bear. Entertainment, costumed
characters, face-painting, games, sing-a-long, Teddy Bear health check
up by RNs. Free admission.
7:00 p.m. – STREET DANCE - Caribbean Festival continues
- featuring Eddie Parris Band. Churchyard, 34 Hankard Street.
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.
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. – 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.
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL
TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball 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.
Due to the Rain this AM the Doll Carriage & Bicycle Parade (Promenade on
the
Boardwalk) scheduled for today at 2:00 p.m. on the Sydney Boardwalk has
been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled.
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
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL
TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.
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 p.m. – 1:00 a..m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL
TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.
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. – TARABISH – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners
Club, 30 Inglis Street. Admission $10.00/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.
1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO – Steelworkers & Sydney
Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
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
10:00 p.m. – FIREWORKS DISPLAY – Sydney Harbour
