WELCOME TO SYDNEY'S ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY
30
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. – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE – around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome.
9:00 a.m. – WALL OF DEATH MOTORCYCLE STUNT SHOW– Located behind Centre 200. One of a kind motorcycle stunt show where stuntmen ride motorcycles and a high powered go-kart on a 15 foot vertical board wall. Performs every hour. Small admission charge (donation will be made to local charity. Cape Breton Bikefest event. Sponsored by Martin Arms Hotel & United Rentals.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
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, Serpentine Reptile Zoo, Painted Village, displays, demonstrations & exhibits, “Climb Vehicles” & entertainment. Duncan Wells concert at 3:00 p.m. Much, much more. Free Admission. Sponsored by Sydney Credit Union.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL begins – Performances by: Aidan Orange (Canada), Silly People (Canada), Duke Dreamer (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), Lords of Strut (Ireland), Pyromancer (Holland).
1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST BURNOUT PIT & FREESTYLE BURNOUTS – behind Centre 200. Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop.
6:00 p.m. BELL & GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & DELTA HOTELS CLASS A & MASTERS – Cromarty Street Tennis Club, Cromarty Street. To pre-register and for information call 564-6666 or email cromartytennis@cromartytennis.ca.
7:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL “KICK OFF” CONCERT – “BOOTS ON THE BOARDWALK” – featuring former CCMA Artist Stephanie Beaumont, Aaron Lewis & “The Boots on the Boardwalk Band”. Free concert on the Sydney Boardwalk. Sponsored in part by Jim Sampson Motors (** Note: INSERT photo of Stephanie)
8:00 p.m.- Midnight – CONCERT & STREET DANCE – in front of Casino Nova Scotia – featuring great local bands.
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. For info call 539-4388.
9:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues – Performances by: Aidan Orange (Canada), Silly People (Canada), Duke Dreamer (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), Lords of Strut (Ireland), Pyromancer (Holland).
SUNDAY, JULY 31
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. – WALL OF DEATH MOTORCYCLE STUNT SHOW– Located behind Centre 200. One of a kind motorcycle stunt show where stuntmen ride motorcycles and a high powered go-kart on a 15 foot vertical board wall. Performs every hour. Small admission charge (donation will be made to local charity. Cape Breton Bikefest event. Sponsored by Martin Arms Hotel & United Rentals.
9:00 a.m. – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE – around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
Noon – 11 00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL continues – Performances by: Aidan Orange (Canada), Silly People (Canada), Duke Dreamer (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), Lords of Strut (Ireland), Pyromancer (Holland).
Noon-Midnight. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field
2:00 p.m. – ANNUAL COW FLOP CONTEST– McGuire Farm, Upper Prince St. – Proceeds to MacLellan Riverview Scholarship Fund. BBQ, face painting, even split draws & prizes. Purchase Tickets @ $5.00 each for a chance to win approximately $5,600.00. Wherever the cow “flops” is the winner! For information/tickets phone Tracy @ 539-5876.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – KIDS FUN DAY – Sydney Elks Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck Street. Games & prizes for kids 12 years and under. Free hot dogs & pop.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST BURNOUT PIT & FREESTYLE BURNOUTS – Behind Centre 200 – Sponsored by Torque Speed Shop.
3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – MAINLAND vs CAPE BRETON. Nova Scotia Senior Baseball Doubleheader. Halifax Pelham Canadians vs Sydney Sooners. Susan MacEachern Ballfield.
6:00 p.m. BELL & GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & DELTA HOTELS CLASS A & MASTERS – Cromarty Street Tennis Club, Cromarty Street. To pre-register and for information call 564-6666 or email cromartytennis@cromartytennis.ca.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – BBQ - Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Hot dogs, hamburgers & soft drinks.
8:00 p.m. – Midnight – CASINO NOVA SCOTIA OUTDOOR CONCERT – featuring Matt Minglewood. Opening Act Andrew Doyle Band. Free admission.
8:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. – KARAOKE – Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
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
1
9:00 a.m. – Noon – CAPE BRETON BIKEFEST VENDOR VILLAGE – around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome.
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.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. 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. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
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: Aidan Orange (Canada), Silly People (Canada), Duke Dreamer (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), Lords of Strut (Ireland), Pyromancer (Holland).
1:30 – 3:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. Just drop by – no cost involved.
6:00 p.m. BELL & GRANT CAPE BRETON OPEN & DELTA HOTELS CLASS A & MASTERS – Cromarty Street Tennis Club, Cromarty Street. To pre-register and for information call 564-6666 or email cromartytennis@cromartytennis.ca.
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.
6:00 p.m. – TEDDY BEAR PICNIC – 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.
TUESDAY, AUGUST
2
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.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. Just drop by – no cost involved.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
12:15 p.m. – GUIDED TOUR – A guided tour of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte Street. Learn more about what this beautiful facility has to offer the community
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 BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. 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. – ANIMATED STORY TELLING IN THE GARDEN – Cossit House Museum, 75 Charlotte Street. Hear your favourite fairy tales. Lemonade & cookies to follow.
2:00 p.m. – CHILDREN’S PICNIC – Neville Park, Victoria Road – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128, Whitney Pier – Pony rides, face painting, games & prizes, music. Free hot dogs, pop & ice cream. Lots of fun – free admission. (Rain date Thursday, August 4th).
5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, St. Anthony Daniel 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 Cape Breton teen talent destined for future success including Steven Allan, The Company, Hope Scheller, Dakota Rideout. (Rain venue Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion). Sponsored by Kindermusik.
WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 3
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 – EARTH, AIR, FIRE & WATER. One-day Eco Event for elementary school aged children. Fun activities based on each of the four elements. Free. Pre-registration is recommended @ 567-1628.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. Just drop by – no cost involved.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
10:30 a.m. – ORIENTEERING - Baille Ard Nature Trail – Sponsored by Baille Ard Recreation Association. Pre-registration is recommended @ 539-8035.
12:15 p.m. – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION - Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte Street. Wielding his weapon of choice, a chainsaw, Liam Tromans will be creating art from trees. Watch fantastical creatures of the woods emerge from Liam’s magic chainsaw.
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.
1:00 - 7:00 p.m. – FLOWER SHOW – “Cape Breton Connections”. Sponsored by Cape Breton District Garden Club. St. George’s Church Hall, Nepean Street. Refreshments & Demonstrations. Admission $2.00. Participate by entering or viewing. For information phone 794-3197
1:30 – 3:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. 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.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – ANIMATED STORY TELLING IN THE GARDEN – Cossit House Museum, 75 Charlotte Street. Hear your favourite fairy tales. Lemonade & cookies to follow.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. - WHITNEY PIER CREDIT UNION BBQ- Credit Union Parking Lot, 924 Victoria Road. Free hot dogs and pop. Prizes for the children.
3:00 p.m. – FUN WITH KINDERMUSIK – Immediately following Promenade on the Boardwalk – on the Boardwalk Stage.
5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
5:00-9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, St. Anthony Daniel 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. Race starts at 6:00 p.m. For info call Peter Hanna - 539-6387.
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT – Pier Ball Field.
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 – 9:30 p.m. (or until your feet hurt!) – CAPE BRETON’S LARGETS OUTDOOR SQUARE DANCE on the Boardwalk - Featuring four of Cape Breton’s finest fiddlers! Colin Grant, Chrissy Crowley, Dawn & Margie Beaton. With Jason Roache & Allie Bennet. Called by Burton MacIntyre. We’ll even teach you how to square dance if you want. Sponsored by Municipal Ready Mix.
8:00 p.m. –12:30 a.m. - KARAOKE – Royal Canadian Legion, Br 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 4
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. Just drop by – no cost involved.
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. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – FLOWER SHOW – “Cape Breton Connections”. Sponsored by Cape Breton District Garden Club. St. George’s Church Hall, Nepean Street. Refreshments & Demonstrations. Admission $2.00. Participate by entering or viewing. For information phone 794-3197
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. – MERCHANDISE BINGO – Club 55, 70 Prince Street.
1:30 – 3:30 a.m. – SYDNEY SOONERS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP – Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Instructional baseball camp for children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners senior baseball players. Just drop by – no cost involved.
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. – PUPPET SHOW! – McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street. Families are invited to a fun puppet show. Free of charge. For more info phone 562-3161.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – ANIMATED STORYTELLING IN THE GARDEN – Cossit House Museum, 75 Charlotte Street. Hear your favourite fairy tales. Lemonade & cookies to follow.
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, St. Anthony Daniel 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. – 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 – Matt Anderson, Signal Hill, Colin Grant Band, Molly Thomason. 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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST
5
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. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS GAME ON DISPLAY – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Anyone can play.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – COOL MOVES FUN FAIR – Boys and Girls Club of Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 111 West Street – pony rides, face painting, BBQ, Big Bounce, tie die t-shirts, Dunk Tank, 4v4 basketball co-ed tournament. Silver collection/donations appreciated. Minute to win it! 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.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. – NEWFIE SUPPER – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier - Fish & Brews or Cod Fish & Pork Scraps $8.00/plate. Eat in or take out. Newfie dance to follow at 9:00 p.m. - downstairs.
4:00 – 11:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field, Pier Field.
4:00 - 11:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMENT – Bernie McNeil Field, Susan MacEachern Memorial Field, St. Anthony Daniel 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 capestage.ca
6:30 p.m. – PUB & BBQ – Southend Community Center – Sponsored by Pride Cape Breton. Admission $2.00
7:30 p.m. – ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney’s Government Wharf – Nazareth, Matt Minglewood, Slocoaster, Back Pocket Material. 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 – Royal Canadian Legion, Br 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE - “Pyjama Party”. Sydney Elks’s Lodge # 270, 101 Bentinck St. Prizes for best PJs. Admission $2.00. For info call 539-4388.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – NEWFIE NIGHT DANCE – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier. No Cover Charge.
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 6
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field, Pier Field.
Noon – PRIDE PARADE – Annual Pride Week Parade. Downtown Sydney. Followed by public BBQ at 1:00 p.m. at Louisa Field
Noon – 3:00 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. . . . – WASHER TOSS TOURNAMANET – on the front lawn of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, Dorchester Street. Cost $3.00/person. All money goes back to the players.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – JOE KOKOCKI MEMORIAL WASHER TOSS – Sydney Elks Lodge #270, 101 Bentinck Street. Prizes & BBQ on site. For information call 539-4388.
1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO – Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
2:00 p.m.
ANNUAL CAMPY CRAWFORD-JONTHAN SKEETE MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – Jonathan Skeete Memorial Ballfield, Tupper Street, Whitney Pier.
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 capestage.ca
7:30 p.m. – ROCK THE DOCK – Sydney’s Government Wharf – Kim Mitchell, 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. – DIVA DELIGHTS – professional & amateur drag performers – music & comedy. Horizon Achievent Centre Admission $10.00 19 & over.
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – JACKPOT KARAOKE - Sydney Elks Lodge # 270, 101 Bentinck St. Country Rock & Classics. Admission $2.00. For info call 539-4388.
SUNDAY, AUGUST
7
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLOPITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNEY – Bernie McNeil Field, St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima 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). Complete information @ cbcarclub@ns.sympatico.ca
1:00 p.m. – PFLAG FAMILY DAY – Southend Community Centre, Hillview Street. Fun & games, face painting, hotdog BBQ, refreshments & snacks.
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 574-2132 or 563-5510.
7:00 p.m. – CONCERT – Wentworth Park – featuring great local band.
8:00 p.m. – GAY BINGO – Southend Community Center, Hillview Street. Merchandise prizes. Cards $1.00 or 3 for $2.00.
8:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK CLOSING CONCERT – Featuring The Carlton Showband. Sponsored by Membertou Trade & Convention Centre & 103.5 The Eagle
10:00 p.m. – FIREWORKS DISPLAY – Sydney Harbour