Sydney - Action Week - Events - 2014

Another Action Week is upon us! Nine days of events and activities for the whole family.  Since 1974, Action Week has been a cornerstone event for mid-summer in Sydney.  We have some links to specific events below and further down a list of all events. Make sure to get out to as much as you can, you won't regret it!

• Concerts on the Boardwalk
• Buskers
• Children's Events

Full Schedule

• FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 
•  Semi- Finals. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Events. Cromarty Tennis Club, 64 Cromarty Street. 
• Free admission to all. For information phone 564-6666.
• 11:00 a.m. – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKE RALLY VENDOR VILLAGE
•  Presented by Island Strong Motorcycle Association. Located around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome. Take a stroll through the village and shop around for some great buys and unique merchandise that’s only here once a year.
• 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. – KAPER KARAOKE
• Stage at Bike Rally Vendor Village. Their music library has over 120,000 songs! Come down and pick out your favorite tune and show us what you’ve got and get a chance to win some prizes!
• 7:00 p.m. – THEATER FESTIVAL PREVIEW  
• Summer Nights: Food, Family, Friendship. Presented by the Cape Breton Stage Company at The Highland Arts Theatre Studio Stage (former St. Andrews Church), Bentinck Street. Admission by donation.
• 7:00 p.m. - “TAKE BACK THE NIGHT” WALK & CONCERT
• Sydney Boardwalk Stage area. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton. The purpose of this event is to take a stance on the issue of violence against women, while empowering women and girls in our community. The walk leaves from behind the Civic Centre, goes to Dorchester, onto Charlotte Street, down Townsend Street and back to the stage area at the Boardwalk. The Walk is followed by a CONCERT at 8:00 p.m. featuring Yvette Rogers, Janet Bickerton followed by the Carmen Townsend Band.
• 8:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON BIKE RALLY PARADE OF COLOURS 
• Bike clubs will assemble at the rear of Target and parade up Townsend Street, down George Street, turn behind Centre 200 past the Vendor Village and line up on Liberty Street. Followed by live entertainment at Vendor Village. Free admission.

• SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
• 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. – KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST 
• on the Sydney Boardwalk in the “Community Room” - lower level, Civic Centre, Esplanade. 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. Tickets available at the door - 
• $5.00/adult; $2.50 children under 10.
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 
• Singles, Doubles, Mixed Events. Cromarty Tennis Club, 64 Cromarty Street. \
• Free admission to all. For information phone 564-6666.
• 9:00 a.m. – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKE RALLY VENDOR VILLAGE
• Presented by Island Strong Motorcycle Association. Located around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome. Take a stroll through the village and shop around for some great buys and unique merchandise that’s only here once a year.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK 
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• Free admission today and August 10th only (first & last day of Action Week).
• Noon – 4:00 p.m. - SYDNEY CREDIT UNION KIDSPREE  
• “The Festival for Kids” – Atlantic Street Complex, off Cabot Street – featuring over 30 activity stations including pony rides, face painting, “Tickle Trunk” Dress Up, Serpentime Reptile Zoo, Jokers Wild, Mad Science, Painted Village, Run, Jump, Throw, displays, demonstrations & exhibits, “Climb Vehicles” & much, much more. Free Admission. Sponsored by Sydney Credit Union. 
• Noon – 4:00 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL 
• Performances by: Patrick Drake (magician); Ryunosuke Yamazumi (big ball juggler & Chinese Pole artist); Le Duo Sequoia (circus performers perform hula hoop stunts, diabolos & fire stunts); Oparty (balancing acts, fire juggling, sideshow acts).
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. - KLUTZY’S FAMILY FUN FEST
• In Support of Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Behind Mercer’s Service Center along the Sydney Boardwalk. 
• Admission”: $2.00 ticket or $5.00 bracelet. (50% proceeds to Regional Hospital Foundation).
• 1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO
• Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
• 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – KAPER KARAOKE 
• Stage at Bike Rally Vendor Village. Their music library has over 120,000 songs! Come down and pick out your favorite tune and show us what you’ve got and get a chance to win some prizes!
• 7:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL “KICK OFF” CONCERT 
• on the Sydney Boardwalk Stage - featuring JOHN GRACIE. Presented by Eastlink. Come swing under the stars with multiple award winning recording artist, John Gracie. John has brought this show all over the globe from the Ritz Carleton in Doha, Qatar to jazz festivals and casinos across Canada. John and his swing band will bring you the popular music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and more. 
• This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the performance.
• 9:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL 
• Performances by: Patrick Drake; Ryunosuke Yamazumi; Le Duo Sequoia; Oparty

• SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon – SUNDAY BREAKFAST 
• Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. 
• Admission $6.00 adults; $4.00 children
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon - FULL BREAKFAST
• Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. 
• $6.00 adults; $3.00 children
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 
• Semi- Finals. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Events. Cromarty Tennis Club, 64 Cromarty Street. 
• Free admission to all. For information phone 564-6666.
• 9:00 a.m. – Dusk – CAPE BRETON BIKE RALLY VENDOR VILLAGE
• Presented by Island Strong Motorcycle Association. Located around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome. Take a stroll through the village and shop around for some great buys and unique merchandise that’s only here once a year.
• 10:00 a.m. – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
•  Pier Field
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - KLUTZY’S FAMILY FUN FEST
• In Support of Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Behind Mercer’s Service Center along the Sydney Boardwalk. 
• Admission”: $2.00 ticket or $5.00 bracelet. (50% proceeds to Regional Hospital Foundation).
• 1:00 p.m. – ECUMENICAL SERVICE
• on the Sydney Boardwalk. “Faith in Action” with music by Aaron Lewis, Kimberley Fraser and Sheldon Chant Band. Clergy: Sheldon Chant, Father Patrick O’Neill, Ron Coole. Followed by light refreshments.
• 2:00 – 10:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL 
• Performances by: Patrick Drake; Ryunosuke Yamazumi; Le Duo Sequoia; Oparty
• 2:00 p.m. – ANNUAL COW FLOP CONTEST
• McGuire Farm, Upper Prince St. – Sponsored by MacLellan Riverview Scholarship Fund. 
• Purchase Tickets @ $5.00 each for a chance to win approximately $5,600.00. 
• Wherever the cow “flops” is the winner! Proceeds to the MacLellan Riverview Scholarship fund. BBQ on site to support the Juvenile Diabetes Foundations. Face painting & popcorn sale by the Whitney Pier Youth Club. There will also be even split draws & prizes. For information/tickets phone Tracy @ 539-5876.
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – KIDS FUN DAY AT THE SCHOONER CURLING CLUB
• Schooner Curling Club, 161 Military Road (Radar Base). Curling-themed games and activities with entertainment sponsored by “Jokers Wild Entertainment” (balloon animals, face painting & more!), and music – fun for kids of all ages. Come learn a little about a great winter sport while having some summer fun! Free admission. BBQ on site (cost involved).
• 8:00 p.m. – Midnight – OUTDOOR CONCERT
• free concert featuring Opening Act Andrew Doyle Band followed by Matt Minglewood. Presented by Casino Nova Scotia and Centre 200.
• 8:00 p.m. – Midnight – JACKPOT KARAOKE
• Pepper & Pearl. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 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 Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion parking lot (Government Wharf ) for awards presentation.

• MONDAY, AUGUST 4
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon– CAPE BRETON BIKE RALLY VENDOR VILLAGE
• Presented by Island Strong Motorcycle Association. Located around Centre 200 & Casino Nova Scotia, 481 George Street. Everyone welcome. Take a stroll through the village and shop around for some great buys and unique merchandise that’s only here once a year.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - CAPE BRETON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
• Finals. Singles, Doubles, Mixed Events. Cromarty Tennis Club, 64 Cromarty Street. 
• Free admission to all. For information phone 564-6666.
• 9:30 a.m. - Noon - HIKE UP COXHEATH HILLS 
• Guided tour up to the top of Coxheath Mountain led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at the bottom of the mountain at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake at 9:30 a.m. and then hike up the mountain with a guide. For more information, call Refina – 564-8431.
• 10:00 a.m. – JONATHAN SKEETE ANNUAL MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN
• Registration 9:15 a.m. at Menelik Hall, Whitney Pier. Race begins at 10:00 a.m. Runners & walkers welcome. Donations/Silver collection.
• 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 & face painting. Sponsored by St. Philip’s Altar Guild. Everyone welcome. For further information phone 567-1220.
• Noon – 10:30 p.m. – BOARDWALK BUSKER FESTIVAL
• Performances by: Patrick Drake; Ryunosuke Yamazumi; Le Duo Sequoia; Oparty.
• 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – SEE ASHBY AS IT WAS BACK IN THE 1940’s & 50’s 
• A model display of Ashby from Sheriff Avenue to Victoria Road & both sides of Prince Street. A total of 46 building, both residential & businesses made by Hubert Rhymes. Drop by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 138 Ashby, 35 State Street and bring back those memories of years gone by.
• 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. – KLUTZY’S FAMILY FUN FEST
• In Support of Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Behind Mercer’s Service Center along the Sydney Boardwalk. 
• Admission”: $2.00 ticket or $5.00 bracelet. (50% proceeds to Regional Hospital Foundation).
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – ASHBY MEET & GREET
• Ashby Park & Cenotaph , corner of Prince & Welton Streets. Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 138. All are invited to meet and mingle – hot dogs, pop and music on site.
• 6:00 – 8:00 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. Duncan Wells concert, costumed characters, face-painting, games, sing-a-long, Teddy Bear health checkup. 
• Free admission.
• 6:00 p.m. - Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT 
• Pier Field.
• 7:00 p.m. – GHOST LEGENDS OF HISTORIC SYDNEY 
• Presented by Old Sydney Society. Join us on a spine-chilling ghost walking tour of the haunted streets of Sydney. Leaves St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed animator leads participants through a 90 minute tour of Sydney’s haunted historic district. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for refreshments. Reservations required @ 539-1572. 
• Cost $12/person.
• 7:00 p.m. – STREET DANCE 
• Church yard of St. Philip’s Church, 34 Hankard Street. Featuring the Eddie Parris Band.

• TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – EXHIBIT AT THE LYCEUM 
• Abbass Studios have been photographing life in Cape Breton for over sixty years! Come in and see the gems chosen from a collection of over 250,000 photographs of life all over Cape Breton. Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum, George Street. 
• Admission by donation.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon – ACTION WEEK SOONERS BASEBALL DAY CAMP
• Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Sponsored by Sydney Sooners Baseball Club. For children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners baseball players. Just drop by the field with your baseball glove– no cost involved.
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS
• on the lawn in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Play for fun.
• Noon – TUNES AT NOON 
• Sydney Boardwalk Stage – Entertainment TBA.
• 12:15 p.m. – “POTTER, LICENSED TO KILN” ARTISAN DEMONSTRATION 
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte Street. Become mesmerized by the wheel! Patricia MacNeil will be playing with clay and creating a variety of handmade works. Watch as she crafts masterpieces right in front of your eyes.
• 1:00 - 3:00 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. 
• Lots of fun – free admission. (Rain date Thursday, August 8th).
• 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – SEE ASHBY AS IT WAS BACK IN THE 1940’s & 50’s
• A model display of Ashby from Sheriff Avenue to Victoria Road & both sides of Prince Street. A total of 46 building, both residential & businesses made by Hubert Rhymes. Drop by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 138 Ashby, 35 State Street and bring back those memories of years gone by.
• 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – SENIORS SOCIAL
• Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Music by Dinky Cameron. Light Lunch Served. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation & Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club. 
• Free Admission.
• 2:00 p.m. – BUTTER MAKING
•  Cossitt House Museum, 75 Charlotte Street. For ages 5 & up. 
• $2.00 Admission.
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – CARD GAME
•  Blind 45’s – Club 55, 70 Prince Street. 
• $3.00 admission.
• 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – LEBANESE SUPPER WITH OPEN HOUSE
• Cedars Club, Morrison Street. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Lebanese and Syrian Benevolent Society. Lebanese & Syrian Cultural Display. Artifacts, music, etc. Lebanese supper 
• $12/plate. Eat in or Take out. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Information at 539-1901.
• 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – “ROUND THE PARK” ADVENTURE
• Wentworth Park. This is a fun, free event for kids, youth and adults that combines physical activity, play, strength and balance. Presented by Ivy and Sara’s Art Class. Hope to see you there!
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
• Pier 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. – GHOST LEGENDS OF HISTORIC SYDNEY
• Presented by Old Sydney Society. Join us on a spine-chilling ghost walking tour of the haunted streets of Sydney. Leaves St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed animator leads participants through a 90 minute tour of Sydney’s haunted historic district. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for refreshments. Reservations required @ 539-1572. 
• Cost $12/person.
• 7:30 p.m. – CELTIC MUSIC VARIETY CONCERT
• St. Patrick’s Museum, Esplanade. Sponsored by Cape Breton Gaelic Society. Cape Breton style fiddling, highland piping, Celtic and Gaelic singing, Celtic Flute, piano, step dancers and more. Complimentary tea & oatcakes. 
• Admission: $10/adult; $5.00 for children 13-18 and free for 12 and under.
• 8:00 p.m. –CONCERT ON THE BOARDWALK 
• Sydney Boardwalk Stage – featuring KINTYRE. 
• This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair.

• WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – EXHIBIT AT THE LYCEUM 
• Abbass Studios have been photographing life in Cape Breton for over sixty years! Come in and see the gems chosen from a collection of over 250,000 photographs of life all over Cape Breton. Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum, George Street. 
• Admission by donation.
• 9:30 a.m. - Noon - HIKE UP COXHEATH HILLS 
• Guided tour up to the top of Coxheath Mountain led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at the bottom of the mountain at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake at 9:30 a.m. and then hike up the mountain with a guide. For more information, call Refina – 564-8431.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon – ACTION WEEK SOONERS BASEBALL DAY CAMP
• Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Sponsored by Sydney Sooners Baseball Club. For children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners baseball players. Just drop by the field with your baseball glove– no cost involved.
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon – THEATRE GAMES
• Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Presented by Class Acts Drama School. Children ages 9-11 will play theatre games in the fountain area. Audience members may be called to volunteer.
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOSS 
• on the lawn in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Play for fun.
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – MELTING POT CELEBRATION – UKRAINIAN DINNER 
• Ukrainian Hall, 51 West Street. Eat In or Take Out. Dinner includes cabbage rolls, kielbasa, perogies, sauerkraut, roll and dessert 
• $12.00/plate.
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – CHURCH VISITATION
• Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 49 West Street. Explanation of Ukrainian culture/history of Church in Sydney.
• 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – HAM & SALAD DINNER
• St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 15 St. Albans Avenue. Eat In or Take Out
• $8.00/plate. For information phone 564-0247.
• Noon – TUNES AT NOON
• Sydney Boardwalk Stage. Sing along with the Cape Breton Ukulele Strummers.
• 12:15 p.m. – GUIDED TOUR
• A guided tour of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, 322 Charlotte Street where creativity, craftsmanship, beauty and function find expression in the work of Cape Breton artisans. Learn about what this beautiful facility has to offer our community
• 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. – CARD SOCIAL
• Club 55, 70 Prince Street. Any kind of cards (4-10 people in a group). Must book a table in advance – phone Betty @ 562-4331 or Anne @ 562-8429. 
• Admission $10.00 each person. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Lots of prizes
• 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – SEE ASHBY AS IT WAS BACK IN THE 1940’s & 50’s
• A model display of Ashby from Sheriff Avenue to Victoria Road & both sides of Prince Street. A total of 46 building, both residential & businesses made by Hubert Rhymes. Drop by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 138 Ashby, 35 State Street and bring back those memories of years gone by.
• 2:00 p.m. – MYSTERIES IN THE GARDEN
• Cossit House Museum, 75 Charlotte Street. For ages 5 and up. Gnomes have raided Cossit House and they have taken objects from the house. The Cossits need our help to find what the gnomes took. Free admission. Lemonade & cookies to follow. (Rain date Friday, August 8th).
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. - WHITNEY PIER CREDIT UNION BBQ
• Credit Union Parking Lot, 924 Victoria Road. Free hot dogs and pop. Face painting. Prizes
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLO PITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMMENT
• St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
• 5:45 p.m. – ACTION WEEK ONE MILE KIDS RACE
• Starts Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street – Registration at 5:15 p.m. Race starts at 5:45 p.m. For information contact cbkidsrun@gmail.com
• 6:00 p.m. - BRETON TIRE ACTION WEEK 5 MILE ROAD RACE 
• Starts Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street – 
• Registration at 5:30 p.m. 
• $10.00 registration fee. Race starts at 6:00 p.m. For info call Peter Hanna - 539-6387.
• 6:00 p.m.- Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
• Pier Field
• 6:00- 8:00 p.m. – CEILIDH UNDER THE DREAM CATCHER
• Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. Enjoy some of Cape Breton’s finest musicians. No charge.
• 7:00 p.m. – GHOST LEGENDS OF HISTORIC SYDNEY
• Presented by Old Sydney Society. Join us on a spine-chilling ghost walking tour of the haunted streets of Sydney. Leaves St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. A costumed animator leads participants through a 90 minute tour of Sydney’s haunted historic district. Tour returns to St. Patrick’s for refreshments. Reservations required @ 539-1572. 
• Cost $12/person.
• 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. – STORY TELLING CIRCLE: Rise and Follies
• Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum. Story teller and musician Ken Chisholm will lead a story telling circle featuring tales from those involved in the Rise and Follies. After a short intermission, the audience will be asked to contribute their stories and memories of the show. 
• Admission $2.00 (free for members of the Old Sydney Society.
• 7:30 p.m. - CAPE BRETON’S LARGEST SQUARE DANCE
• Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. Featuring Boyd MacNeil, Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil, & Kimberley Fraser. Caller Burton MacIntyre. We’ll even teach you how to square dance if you want. 
• This is a free event.
• 8:00 p.m. – KARAOKE
• Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Admission $2.00/person.

• THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – CHILDREN’S DAY CAMP 
• for ages 8 & up. Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum, 225 George Streets. This camp will teach children about cameras and taking photos. Fun photo scavenger hunts and prizes. 
• Bring your own lunch. $25.00 per child. Registration required – 539-1572. Limited seats available
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – EXHIBIT AT THE LYCEUM 
• Abbass Studios have been photographing life in Cape Breton for over sixty years! Come in and see the gems chosen from a collection of over 250,000 photographs of life all over Cape Breton. Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum, George Street. Admission by donation.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 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 574-1966 or 563-5510.
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon – ACTION WEEK SOONERS BASEBALL DAY CAMP
• Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Sponsored by Sydney Sooners Baseball Club. For children 7-12 years of age. Skills & drills instructed by Sooners baseball players. Just drop by the field with your baseball glove– no cost involved.
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon – THEATRE GAMES
• Wentworth Park Fountain Area. Presented by Class Acts Drama School. Children ages 9-11 will play theatre games in the fountain area. Audience members may be called to volunteer.
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – WASHER TOS
•  on the lawn in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street. Play for fun.
• 12:15 p.m. – “FLYING LIMBS” ARTISAN 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.
• 1:30 p.m. – TARABISH TOURNAMENT 
• Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street. Registration 
• $25.00 per team.
• 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – SEE ASHBY AS IT WAS BACK IN THE 1940’s & 50’s
• A model display of Ashby from Sheriff Avenue to Victoria Road & both sides of Prince Street. A total of 46 building, both residential & businesses made by Hubert Rhymes. Drop by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 138 Ashby, 35 State Street and bring back those memories of years gone by.
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – FAMILY FUN AT THE MC CONNELL LIBRARY
• McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth Street. Families are invited to a fun hour of stories, crafts, science activities and more. Pre-Registration is appreciated. Register at the library or by calling 562-3161 starting July 29th.
• 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – ACTION WEEK TEA
• Sponsored by Whitney Pier Historical Society – Whitney Pier Museum, 88 Mt. Pleasant Street. Entertainment & refreshments.
• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – STORY TIME IN THE PARK
• Open Hearth Park. Presented by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Join us for a story, songs and crafts. Ages birth to 6 years.
• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. – NEWFIE SUPPER 
• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 Whitney Pier, 836 Victoria Road - Fish & Brewis or Cod Fish & Pork Scraps 
• $10.00/plate. Eat in or take out. 
• NEWFIE DANCE to follow at 9:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLO PITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMMENT
• St. Anthony Daniel Field, Our Lady of Fatima Field.
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight – COCA COLA ACTION WEEK FASTBALL TOURNAMENT
• Pier 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. – CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS – “Then and Now” by Anna Spencer and “The Feast of Fools” by Ken Chisholm 
• At the Highland Arts Theatre Studio Stage (former St. Andrews Church), Bentinck Street. 
• Tickets available at the door - $10.00 general admission - $8.00 for members.
• 7:00 p.m. – TRIVIA CHALLENGE 
• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Dorchester Street. Test your general knowledge. For 19 and over. 
• Entry fee $5.00/person. Prizes awarded. Proceeds to charity. Pre-registration recommended – phone 564-1923.
• 7:30 p.m. – CONCERT ON THE BOARDWALK 
• Sydney Boardwalk Stage. Featuring the RHYTHM KATS.
•  This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music

• FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – EXHIBIT AT THE LYCEUM 
• Abbass Studios have been photographing life in Cape Breton for over sixty years! Come in and see the gems chosen from a collection of over 250,000 photographs of life all over Cape Breton. Centre for Heritage and Science at the Lyceum, George Street. 
• Admission by donation.
• 9:30 a.m. - Noon - HIKE UP COXHEATH HILLS
• Guided tour up to the top of Coxheath Mountain led by Coxheath Hills Wilderness Recreation Association. Meet at the bottom of the mountain at Knox Hall, Blackett’s Lake at 9:30 a.m. and then hike up the mountain with a guide. For more information, call Refina - 564-8431.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• Noon – PRIDE FESTIVAL FLAG RAISING
• Civic Centre, Sydney. Opening ceremonies with Pride flag raising and proclamation opening of 13th Annual Pride Festival, Live Your Life Out Loud. Guest speakers, entertainment.
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – COOL MOVES – GET OUT & GET ACTIVE DAY
• Boys and Girls Club of Cape Breton, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 111 West Street – face painting, BBQ, Bounce Tents, tye dye t-shirts, basketball tournament, Minute to win it! Lots of fun for young & old. Silver collection on site – all proceeds go toward building fund.
• 1:30 p.m. – FUN DARTS
• Club 55, 70 Prince Street. Come and have fun. Five games of darts – don’t worry about skill level. 
• Cost $3.00 per person.
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLO PITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMMENT
• Pier Field
• 7:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS – “Then and Now” by Anna Spencer and “The Feast of Fools” by Ken Chisholm. 
• At the Highland Arts Theatre Studio Stage (former St. Andrews Church), Bentinck Street. 
• Tickets available at the door - $10.00 general admission - $8.00 for members.
• 7:00 p.m. – MAINLAND vs CAPE BRETON SENIOR BASEBALL CHALLENGE
• Truro Bearcats vs Sydney Sooners, Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League. Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. 
• Admission: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Students. Seniors Free Admission
• 7:00 P.M. – Midnight – HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH PRIDE MARDI GRAS
• Polish Village Hall, Victoria Road. Hosted by area GSAs. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – up to and including Grade 8’s; 9:00 p.m. – Midnight for Grade 9 and up. 
• $1.00 admission. Canteen, music & lights by DJ Isnor. Chaperoned.
• 7:30 p.m. – CONCERT ON THE BOARDWALK
• Sydney Boardwalk stage. Featuring ALTER EGO. Presented by Atlantic Lottery. 
• This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.
• 8:00 p.m. – KARAOKE
• Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 12, 101 Dorchester Street. 
• Admission $2.00/person.
• 8:00 – Midnight – DANCE
• Dobson Yacht Club. Featuring Herman Wadden and Southern Sun. 
• No cover charge.
• 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – DIVA DELIGHTS
• Holiday Inn . An evening of the Maritime’s best drag performers featuring N.S. Ambassador Rouge Fatale and friends. Dance to follow. 
• Admission $10.00. 19 & over.

• SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 
• 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. - BREAKFAST
• Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount.
• 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. – PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
• Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier Street. $6.00/person.
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – GIANT SIDEWALK SALE
• Charlotte Street, Sydney
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• General admission $7.50; children & seniors $5.00; family rate $25.00; Guided Tours $5.00. Info @ 562-0444.
• 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – ACTION WEEK TRACK & FIELD MEET
• Cape Breton Health & Recreation Complex, CBU. Sponsored by Track & Field Association of Cape Breton. Track Meet for all levels & skills – all ages. Events: 50 meters, 100 meters, 400 meters, 3000 meters, long jump, high jump, discus throw, shot put. Updates on tfacb.com. For more information contact 578-7137.
• Noon – PRIDE PARADE 
• Route: Dorchester Street-Esplanade – Townsend - George Street.
• Noon – MAINLAND vs CAPE BRETON SENIOR BASEBALL CHALLENGE
• Truro Bearcats vs Sydney Sooners, Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League. Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. Cape Breton Senior Baseball Challenge . 
• This is a DOUBLE HEADER. Next game 3:00 p.m. 
• Admission: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Students. Seniors free admission.
• Noon – 4:00 p.m. – FISHING & PLEASURE BOAT RACES
• Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount Road. Must pre-register. Prizes awarded for each class – depends on number of entrants.
• Noon – 4:00 p.m. – FAMILY FUN DAY 
• in conjunction with Fishing & Pleasure Boat Races at Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount Road. Children’s games & activities. BBQ, silent auction.
• Noon – 5:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON ROLLER DERBY FAMILY DAY AND SCRIMMAGE 
• Centennial Arena, Hospital Street. Face painting, balloons, games and mover. Then Black vs Green Cape Carnage 2. 
• Entry by donation. More information at cbrdl.com
• 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – RAINBOW MARKET
• Downtown Sydney. Local businesses including food, crafts, music, arts.
• 1:30 p.m. – CASH BINGO 
• Steelworkers & Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis Street.
• 2:00 p.m. – GLORIA ALLEYNE MEMORIAL WOMENS BALL GAME 
• Jonathan Skeete Memorial Baseball Field, Tupper Street, Whitney Pier
• 3:00 p.m. – MAINLAND vs CAPE BRETON SENIOR BASEBALL CHALLENGE
• Truro Bearcats vs Sydney Sooners, Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League. Second part of a Doubleheader. Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park. 
• Admission: $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Students. Seniors free admission.
• 4:00 p.m. – ANNUAL CARL “CAMPY” CRAWFORD & JONATHAN SKEETE MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 
• Jonathan Skeete Memorial Ballfield, Tupper Street, Whitney Pier. Cape Breton Regional Police Service vs RCMP.
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. – OUTLoud
• Wentworth Park Bandshell – Live music performance, bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket.
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLO PITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMMENT
• Pier Field
• 7:00 p.m. – CAPE BRETON STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS – “Then and Now” by Anna Spencer and “The Feast of Fools” by Ken Chisholm. 
• At the Highland Arts Theatre Studio Stage (former St. Andrews Church), Bentinck Street. 
• Tickets available at the door - $10.00 general admission - $8.00 for members.
• 8:00 p.m. – Midnight –DANCE 
• Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount Road. Featuring FINAL CUT.
•  No cover charge. BBQ available.
• 8:00 p.m. – “BOOTS ON THE BOARDWALK” CONCERT 
• on the Sydney Boardwalk Stage. featuring GONE COUNTRY. Presented by Atlantic Lottery. 
• This is a free concert – bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.

• SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
• 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. – BREAKFAST
• Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount Road.
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon – SUNDAY BREAKFAST
• Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 Whitney Pier, Victoria Road. 
• Admission $6.00 adults; $4.00 children.
• 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – TOUR OF MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK
• 35 Su’u Awti, Membertou. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the community of Membertou, its people and unique history through educational and interpretive experiences. This site encompasses a full interpretive centre, archives and gift shop. 
• FREE admission today.
• 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. - CAPE BRETON ANTIQUE & CUSTOM CAR CLUB COMMUNITY CRUISE 2014
• Registration from 11:00 a.m. – Noon at Mayflower Mall parking lot (Bay Store end), Grand Lake Road. Leaving at Noon and driving to the Sterling Mall, Glace Bay, 12:30 p.m. And parking. Leaving at 1:15 p.m. and driving to Colliery Lands Park, New Waterford, 1:45 p.m. and parking. Leaving at 2:30 p.m. and driving to the former Canadian Tire on Reeves Street, Sydney, 3:00 p.m. and parking. Leaving at 3:45 p.m. and driving to Sydney Mines through to the North Sydney Mall, North Sydney, 4:40 p.m. and parking for 45 minutes. Everyone with an Antique/Collector Vehicle welcome to participate in the Cruise. Information @ 539-0910 or 564-8274.
• Noon – 5:00 p.m. – FAMILY FUN DAY & DUCK RACE
• Sponsored by Children’s Wish Foundation, Cape Breton Sub Chapter - Wentworth Park Bandshell area. Includes entertainment, BBQ, family games with prizes, face painting, costumed characters, etc. Duck Race starts at 3:00 p.m. 
• Buy your duck in advance - $5.00.
• Noon – 4:00 p.m. – PRIDE CAPE BRETON FAMILY DAY
• Open Hearth Park. Enjoy cake, games, music and Anime.
• 2:00 p.m. – CEMETARY MASS AT ST. THERESA CEMETARY
• Grand Lake Road. Bring your lawn chairs. (In case of inclement weather, mass will be celebrated inside St. Theresa’s Church)
• 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 & Centre 200. Shine up your tiara and polish your glass slippers. 
• Tickets $10.00 per adult & $5.00 per child and MUST be purchased in advance. Available at Civic Centre, Room 204. No tickets available at the door. For information call 574-1923 or 563-5510.
• 3:00 p.m. – DOBSON YACHT CLUB POKER RUN 
• Registration from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Dobson Yacht Club, Westmount Road. 
• $10.00 per hand (unlimited hands). Cash prizes to 3 best hands – based on hands sold. Poker Run starts from Dobson Yacht Club. (don’t have a boat, we’ll get you on one!).
• 6:00 p.m. – Midnight - STEEL CITY MOLSON CANADIAN MEN’S & MIXED SLO PITCH ACTION WEEK TOURNAMMENT
• Pier Field
• 5:00 – 6:30 pm. – PRIDE MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
• Louisa Field. Men against women in a friendly game as those who have passed are remembered and honored.
• 7:00 p.m. – GAY BINGO
• Polish Village Hall, Victoria Road. Merchandise bingo hosted by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Murphy and friends. Not for the faint at heart! 
• 19 & over. Cards $1.00 each or 3/$2.00
• 8:00 p.m. – SYDNEY ACTION WEEK FESTIVAL “CLOSING CONCERT” 
• on the Sydney Boardwalk Stage. Featuring THE PRIVATEERS. Presented by Atlantic Lottery. 
• This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music
• 10:00 p.m. – FIREWORKS DISPLAY
• Sydney Harbour. Action Week goes out with a bang!

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