WELCOME TO SYDNEY'S ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

“WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK” … Get in the festival spirit with the following events

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd

CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATON BEER BASH – with band “Signal Hill” – Bicentennial Gym. Must be 19 years of age to attend. Doors open at 8:00p.m. Music from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Tickets $15.00. (Proceeds go towards scholarships and bursaries at CBU).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd

7:30 p.m. – WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK CONCERT - on The Sydney Boardwalk - Featuring “KICK “ .

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th

All Day: CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Open, Masters & Class A - Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. For information call 564-6666.

7:00 – 11:30 a.m. – KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion, Sydney Marine Terminal. 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. $4.00/adult; $2.50 children under 10.

8:00 a.m. – Noon – FLEA MARKET – Polish Village (St. Michael’s Hall), Victoria Road. Presented by St. Mary’s Polish Festival Committee. Admission $1.00. Table rentals $5.00. Phone 561-0010 after 6:00 p.m. to book.

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON FARMERS’ MARKET – Sydney Marine Terminal (Government Wharf). Cape Breton produced quality foods (many certified organic and/or natural). Breakfast & brunch available with on-site seating.

9:00 a.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. See your community from another view. (Trail is open all day, every day). For more information or to book a tour, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125. Limited number of spaces available.

Noon – 4:00 p.m. KIDSPREE – Sydney Minor Ball Field, between Prince St. & Vulcan Avenue – featuring over 20 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. Admission $2.00/person or $5.00/family (2 adults plus children).

Noon – 4:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL – Performances by:
Ojarus, Andy Zap, Masonious Max, Family Freakout Show, Alex Elixer & Jardu.

1:00 p.m. - HIKING TRAIL GUIDED TOUR – led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. See your community from another view. (Trail is open all day, every day). For more information or to book a tour, call Andy Pittman at 562-7125. Limited number of spaces available.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – OUTDOOR WASHER TOSS – Sydney Elks Lodge Parking Lot, 101 Bentinck Street. Registration $3.00. All money returned in prizes. BBQ on site all day. For information call 539-4388.

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – STEAK & STEIN – Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. For info call 539-4388.

7:00 p.m. – DEAL OR NO DEAL – Menelik Hall, Laurier Street. Presented by Crime Stoppers and Menelik Hall Association. Bar Service & Refreshments. $10.00 admission.

8:00 p.m. – OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION WEEK 2007 – KICKOFF CONCERT – “Boots on the Boardwalk” – Featuring George Fox
Opening act 7:00 p.m. – Laurel Martel & Aaron Lewis
Sponsored by

8:00 p.m. – Midnight – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street.

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE with Phil – Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. For info call 539-4388.

10:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues – Performances by:
Ojarus, Andy Zap, Masonious Max, Family Freakout Show, Alex Elixer & Jardu

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th

All Day: CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Open, Masters & Class A - Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. For information call 564-6666.

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – SUNDAY BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. Admission $4.50 adults; $3.00 children.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – OUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT – Centre for Sustainable Communities, 582 George Street. Presented by ACAP. Fun-filled facts to learn, games to play & a chance to meet Paku the Pirhana. Phone 567-1628 for more information.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – BEN EOIN BEACH ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE – featuring cars/trucks from days gone by and today’s tuners. Admission: Adults $2.00; Seniors & Students $1.00; under 12 free.

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – SELECTS ‘SOCCER A THON’ AND FAMILY FUN DAY – Sponsored by JK Marine - Cape Breton University Soccer Field - Presented by Soccer Cape Breton and Cape Breton Selects Soccer Club – meet Screech and the Screaming Eagles. Enjoy music and shows, free entertainment, free coaching, free drills and challenges and lots of fun. Also one continuous soccer game that begins at 10 and concludes at 6:00 pm. with aim to raise money to reduce registration costs for tier one players. For more info contact Deano.soccercapebreton@hotmail.com.

Noon – 11:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL– Performances by:
Ojarus, Andy Zap, Masonious Max, Family Freakout Show, Alex Elixer & Jardu

Noon – 4:00 pm. – SENIORS GARDEN TEA PARTY - Southend Center Parklands, 28 Hillview Street. Presented by Southend Community Center. For those 55 and older-enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Complimentary sandwiches, biscuits, refreshments and live music. Relax with your friends or meet new ones. Free admission.

Noon-10:00 p.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.

2:00 p.m. – 7th ANNUAL COW FLOP CONTEST– McGuire Farm, Upper Prince St. – Proceeds to MacLellan Riverview Scholarship Fund. Purchase Tickets @ $2.00 in advance. For information/tickets phone 539-8751 or 828-2415.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – CELEBRITY COOKOFF – sponsored by Casino Nova Scotia – Casino Nova Scotia parking lot. Six local chefs will create 4 different dishes. Winner to get $750.00 to donate to their favourite charity

4:00 – 8:00 p.m. – KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. No cover charge.

4:00 p.m. – Midnight – CASINO NOVA SCOTIA OUTDOOR CONCERT – featuring great entertainment including Andrew Doyle Band @ 7:00 p.m. & Matt Minglewood @ 9:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – Midnight – JACKPOT KARAOKE with Mike – Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. For info call 539-4388.

8:00 p.m. – Midnight. – KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. $2.00 cover charge.

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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6th

All Day: CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT – Open, Masters & Class A - Cromarty Street Tennis Courts. For information call 564-6666.

10:00 a.m. – 20TH ANNIVERSARY JONATHAN SKEETE MEMORIAL THREE MILE FUN RUN – Registration 9:00 a.m. Hankard St. Community Hall, 80 Hankard Street. Run begins at 10:00 a.m.

Noon -4:00 p.m. – CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL – St. Philip’s Church yard, 34 Hankard Street – sale of chicken & rice dinners, fish cakes, beef patties, sugar cakes, etc. Also BBQ, games of chance & much more. 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: Ojarus, Andy Zap, Masonious Max, Family Freakout Show, Alex Elixer & Jardu

1:00-4:00 p.m. – COMPUTER GAME WARS – REGISTRATION-Southend Community Center, 28 Hillview Street. Gaming starts Tuesday, August 7th & runs to Friday, August 10th. Compete against other gamers for grand prize and bragging rights. Are you faster, are you smarter, is your strategy the best? Registration $5.00. Phone 562-8192 for information.

4:00 p.m. – JOURNEE SYD-ACADIE DAY - Etoile de l’Acadie Community Center, 15 Inglis Street – Experience Acadian culture. Authentic French Mass, followed by a traditional Acadian meal and live Acadian music. Meal $6.00/person – first come-first served. Call 539-8872 for more information.

5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field & Susan MacEachern Memorial Field.

6:00 – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball field.

6:00 p.m. – TEDDY BEAR PICNIC – Centennial Gardens, Cabot St. Sponsored by Southend Community Center. 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 – Hankard Street - featuring Eddie Parris Band.

7:00 p.m. – HISTORIC GHOST WALK OF SYDNEY’S NORTH END – Presented by Old Sydney Society – departing St. Patrick’s Church, 87 Esplanade. A costumed guide will lead participants on a 90 minute Ghost Walking Tour of Historic North End Sydney. Tour ends at Lyceum, 225 George Street for tea & scones. Reservations required @
539-1572. Cost $10/person.

7:00 p.m. – BATTLE OF THE WITS TRIVIA CONTEST – Sponsored by Cape Breton Crime Stoppers. Steelworkers Hall, 369 Prince Street. Enter a team of 6 members maximum, answer 20 trivia questions in 8 categories. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd top teams. $30.00/team entry fee. To register or for more info, phone 562-8477 or 565-5281.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON CRAFTS EXHIBITION & SALE - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design Gallery, 322 Charlotte St. – Exhibit and sale of the finest handcrafted works by Cape Breton artisans. Phone 539-7491 for more information.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - COMPUTER GAME WARS – Southend Community Center, 28 Hillview Street. Compete against other gamers for grand prize and bragging rights. Are you faster, are you smarter, is your strategy the best? Registration $5.00 (Registration on Monday, August 6 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.). Phone 562-8192.

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – DRAMA ON THE BOARDWALK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School - theatre games.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – CHILDREN’S PICNIC – Neville Park, Victoria Road – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Whitney Pier – Pony rides, races, face painting, music, hot dogs, ice cream. Lots of fun – free admission. (Rain date Thursday, August 9th).

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – THE MAD HATTER TEA PARTY –. St. George’s Hall, Nepean Street. Sponsored by the Society of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians. Wear your favourite hat or bring your favourite teacup. Prizes. $6.00 admission includes tea or coffee & dessert. For more info phone 564-0003 or 564-0486 TTY.

1:30 p.m. – SENIORS SOCIAL – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Music by Dinky Cameron. Lunch Served.

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.

5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field & Susan MacEachern Memorial Field.

6:00 – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. – IMPROV ON THE BOARDWALK – featuring Improv U

7:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK MERCHANDISE BINGO – Sponsored by Altar Guild of St. Philip’s Church. Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. Phone 567-1220 for information.

7:30 p.m. – MERCHANDISE BINGO – Sponsored by Ukrainian Catholic Women’s Club, Ukrainian Hall, 51 West St.

8:00 p.m. –“RISING STARS” BOARDWALK CONCERT – Featuring Cape Breton teen talent destined for future success including Anita MacDonald, Sarah Ann Musgrave, Marley Power, Alicia Roziki & Dave Sampson. (Rain venue Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, Government Wharf).

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th

9:00 a.m. – SECOND ANNUAL AMAZING RUN – Sponsored by The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton. Participants will enter teams of three members to drive, walk, run through Sydney and surrounding area. Fun and adventure will be experienced as teams complete tasks, receive clues and race to the finish line. Starting from Boardwalk area on the waterfront. Entrance fee is $10.00/person. Lunch will be provided. Call
539-6165 for information.

10:00 –11:30 a.m. – GUIDED NATURE WALKS of the Baille Ard Nature Trail – Sponsored by Baille Ard Recreation Association. Tree & plant identification; history of Washbrook. Meet at entrance at end of Terrace Street near Sherwood Park Education Centre. For info phone 539-8035.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON CRAFTS EXHIBITION & SALE - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design Gallery, 322 Charlotte St. – Exhibit and sale of the finest handcrafted works by Cape Breton artisans. Phone 539-7491 for more information.

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – DRAMA ON THE BOARDWALK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School – Fables & Theatre Games.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – DRAMA IN WENTWORTH PARK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School – “An Afternoon at the Opera”, skits, monologues & shout play.

2:00 p.m. – PROMENADE ON THE BOARDWALK – Doll Carriage & Bicycle Parade – for ages 5-12. Registration at 1:30 p.m. at Sydney Boardwalk Playground (behind Fire Station). Parade begins at 2:00. Awards & refreshments.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – WHITNEY PIER CREDIT UNION BBQ – 924 Victoria Road – free hotdogs & pop, face painting, prize draws for children.

2:00-5:00 p.m. – MILLING FROLIC WITH GAELIC SINGERS – Cape Breton Gaelic Society, 296 George St. Lunch served. Admission $6.00.

5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field & Susan MacEachern Memorial Field.

6:00 p.m. – FRINGE FESTIVAL – Presented by Cape Breton Stage Society – Christ Church Hall, Trinity Avenue. Works of local original theatre. Admission: pay what you can.

6:00 – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.

7:30 p.m. – TARABISH TOURNAMENT – Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. Presented by Menelik Hall Association. Admission $10/person. 19 years & older. All monies returned in prizes.

8:00 p.m. – “BLAST FROM THE PAST”- ACTION WEEK OUTDOOR CONCERT on the Boardwalk. Featuring the “Rockin’ Saints”. Sponsored in part by Municipal Ready Mix . (Rain venue Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, Government Wharf).

8:00 p.m. – “NEWFIE NIGHT” – Sponsored by Branch 12 Royal Canadian Legion Ways & Means Committee, Dorchester Street. Evening includes a “Screech-in” with certificate & a chance to win a seafood door prize. Music by DJ “Tuxedo Man”. Admission $5.00.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th

Welcome participants Holy Redeemer Camp Reunion

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
565-0536.

11:00 a.m. – PEACEKEEPERS DAY CEREMONY – Civic Centre Plaza Deck . Inspection by Reviewing Officer her Honor The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – DRAMA ON THE BOARDWALK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School - theatre games.

Noon – 5:30 p.m. – UKRAINIAN DINNER – Ukrainian Parish Hall, 51 West Street –plate of cabbage rolls, perogies, fried cabbage with kielbasa, garlic bread, tea/coffee. Eat in/Take out - $10.00/plate.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – DRAMA IN WENTWORTH PARK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School – “An Afternoon at the Opera”, skits, monologues & shout play.

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - LIBRARY FUN DAY– McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street. Fun activities for children ages 5 and up. Pre-registration required @ 562-3161 (after July 25th).

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – HOLY REDEEMER SUMMER CAMP REUNION – Parish Centre, James Street. Phone 567-2032, 562-5929 or 828-2972 for information.

5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field & Susan MacEachern Memorial Field.

6:00 p.m. - BRETON TIRE ACTION WEEK 5 MILE ROAD RACE - Starts Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street – Registration at 5:00 p.m. $10.00 registration fee includes mug & lunch. Race starts at 6:00 p.m. For info call Peter Hanna - 539-6387.

6:00 p.m. – FRINGE FESTIVAL – Presented by Cape Breton Stage Society – St. George’s Church Hall, Nepean Street. Works of local original theatre. Admission: pay what you can.

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – IMPROV ON THE BOARDWALK – featuring Improv U

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 - hot dogs and drinks to follow. In memory of T-ball player David Nelson Joseph.

6:00 – midnight. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.

7:00 p.m.- MERCHANDISE BINGO – Sponsored by Crime Stoppers – Menelik Hall, Laurier Street. Merchandise prizes, even split draw, door prizes. No admission fee. Refreshments available.

7:00-9:00 p.m. – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE DANCE – St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, St. Peters Road. Presented by CPC Cheerleaders. Music by DJ. Admission $5.00.

7:30 p.m. – MEAT DARTS – Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. Charge $3.00 to play. For info call 539-4388

7:30 p.m. – Midnight - ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney Marine Terminal – featuring Spyder, Matt Anderson & headliner April Wine. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 until July 28th, after which cost is $40. Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at Rolling Phones locations, Centre 200 , Savoy Theatre, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, online @ www.reservatech.net or 902-564-6668. Gates open 6:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – DANCE – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. Music by “First Choice”. No admission charge.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – DRAMA ON THE BOARDWALK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School - theatre games.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – DRAMA IN WENTWORTH PARK – presented by Cape Breton Drama School – “An Afternoon at the Opera”, skits, monologues & shout play.

4:00-11:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Pier Field.

6:00 p.m. – FRINGE FESTIVAL – Presented by Cape Breton Stage Society – Christ Church Hall, Trinity Avenue. Works of local original theatre. Admission: pay what you can.

7:00-10:00 p.m. – JUNIOR HIGH AGE DANCE – For grades 7-9. Kick’n It Up Cheer Factory, 340 Keltic Drive. Presented by CPC Cheerleaders. Music by DJ. Canteen available. Admission $5.00

7:30 p.m. – Midnight - ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney Marine Terminal – featuring CCR Revival tribute Green River Revival, Bon Jovi cover band Livin’ on a Prayer and salute to AC/DC, Dirty Deeds. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 until July 28th, after which cost is $40. Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at Rolling Phones locations, Centre 200 , Savoy Theatre, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, online @ www.reservatech.net or 902-564-6668. Gates open 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – HISTORIC GHOST WALK OF SYDNEY’S NORTH END – Presented by Old Sydney Society – departing St. Patrick’s Church, 87 Esplanade. A costumed guide will lead participants on a 90 minute Ghost Walking Tour of Historic North End Sydney. Tour ends at Lyceum, 225 George Street for tea & scones. Reservations required @
539-1572. Cost $10/person.

8:00 p.m. – Midnight. – KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. $2.00 cover charge.

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – ROUND & SQUARE DANCE – Sydney Elks Lodge – 101 Bentinck Street. Admission $2.00. For info call 539-4388.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – ACTION WEEK BREAKFAST – Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. Presented by Menelik Hall Association. Enjoy a homemade breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. $5.00/person.

8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Pier Field.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON CRAFTS EXHIBITION & SALE - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design Gallery, 322 Charlotte St. – exhibit and sale of the finest handcrafted works by Cape Breton artisans. Phone 539-7491 for more information.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET – On the Boardwalk. Admission $1.00/person. Table Rental $5.00 per table. Phone 563-5510 to book. On stage demonstrations and routines including CPC Cheerleaders

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – YARD SALE & BBQ – TW Curry parking lot, 755 George Street. Hot dogs & hamburgers for sale – face painting. Proceeds to Christmas Daddies.

Noon – 4:00 pm. – OPEN HOUSE – PUBLIC TOURS OF HMCS GLACE BAY & HMCS GOOSE BAY – Sydney Marine Terminal.

Noon - 4:00 p.m.- FAMILY COUNTRY FAIR – Southend Center Parklands, 28 Hillview Street. Presented by Southend Community Center. Enjoy a bit of nostalgia with an old style Country Fair. Games of chance with old favorites like the fish pond, balloon bursts, dunk tank, face painting, bake sale, pony rides, BBQ, music, etc. Admission $2.00 or family $5.00.

1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street.

2:00 p.m. – ANNUAL CAMPY CRAWFORD-JONATHAN SKEETE MEMORIAL BALL GAME – Jonathan Skeete Memorial Ballfield, Tupper Street. Baseball game between members of CBRM Regional Police and friends of Jonathan Skeete and Campy Crawford. BBQ & fun for all.

2:00-4:00 p.m. – CHILDREN’S TALENT SHOW (for ages 5-12) – On the Boardwalk. Fun event for stars of tomorrow. Pre-registration required at 563-5510.

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – CEILIDH – Cape Breton Gaelic Society, 296 George St. Music by Helen MacDonald, Scott MacKenzie & others. Admission $6.00.

5:00-7:00 p.m. – TURKEY FRY & BEER GARDEN – Ukrainian Hall, West Street. Bar service & music 5:00 p.m. – midnight. Admission $10.00/person. Event will be held outdoors weather permitting.
6:00 p.m. – FRINGE FESTIVAL – Presented by Cape Breton Stage Society – Christ Church Hall, Trinity Avenue. Works of local original theatre. Admission: pay what you can.

7:30 p.m. – Midnight - ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney Marine Terminal – featuring Mad Violet, Tom Fun Orchestra and Jimmy Rankin. Three night Super Pass available @ $25 until July 28th, after which cost is $40.00. Individual night tickets $20 advance or $25 at gate. Tickets available at Rolling Phones locations, Centre 200 , Savoy Theatre, Mac’s Convenience, George Street, online @ www.reservatech.net or 902-564-6668. Gates open 6:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE with Phil – games & prizes. Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. For info call 539-4388.

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – ANNUAL CAMPY CRAWFORD-JONATHAN SKEETE BALLGAME DANCE – Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. Presented by Menelik Hall Association. 19 years & older. Music by DJ. Admission $3.00.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY & COORS LIGHT MEN’S SLOPITCH TOURNAMENT – Pier Field.

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – SUNDAY BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. Admission $4.50 adults; $3.00 children.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – FUN FAIR – Whitney Pier Youth Club, 111 West Street – pony rides, face painting, BBQ, Tae-Kwon Do demonstrations, tie dying, games & lots more fun.

Noon – 4:00 pm. – OPEN HOUSE – PUBLIC TOURS OF HMCS GLACE BAY & HMCS GOOSE BAY – Sydney Marine Terminal.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – COMMUNITY PICNIC IN THE PARK – Etoile de l’Acadie Community Center is inviting all communities from and around the municipality. Free hot dogs for all. Call 539-8872 for more information.

2:00-4:00 p.m. – PRINCESS TEA – Community Room, Civic Centre. Sponsored by TD Canada Trust. For princesses ages 12 and under. Shine up your tiara and polish your glass slipper. Tickets $5.00 for a princess and her guest. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Available at Civic Centre, Room 100. Limited number of tickets available. For information call 577-2361 or 563-5510.

4:00 – 8:00 p.m. – KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. No cover charge.

8:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK CLOSING CONCERT – On the Sydney Boardwalk featuring “Clockwork”. Bring your lawn chair & enjoy the concert.

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE with Mike – games & prizes. Sydney Elks Lodge, 101 Bentinck Street. For info call 539-4388.

8:00 p.m. – Midnight. – KARAOKE – sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. $2.00 cover charge.

9:15 p.m. – ACTION WEEK LIGHT UP BOAT PARADE – Sydney Harbour – for more information or to register your boat phone 563-5510.

10:00 p.m. – FIREWORKS DISPLAY – Sydney Harbour.

Boardwalk Concert Series

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buskers 2007 -
Sydney Boardwalk

WELCOME TO SYDNEY'S ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

“WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK” … Get in the festival spirit with the following events

Boardwalk Concert Series

Also Featuring:

Current Weather

buskers 2007 - Sydney Boardwalk

WELCOME TO SYDNEY'S ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

“WARM UP TO ACTION WEEK” … Get in the festival spirit with the following events

buskers 2007 -
Sydney Boardwalk