December 2021
MAJESTIC MONARCH RIVENDALE RESIDENTS HOLIDAY PARADE
Location : Throughout Beaver Bank (see full list below) Details : Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Majestic Monarch Rivendale Residents Holiday Parade. Traffic impact: Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels through the community. The parade will begin at on Majestic Avenue, and proceed along Monarch Drive, Joan Drive, Rivendale Drive, Whitewood Way, Brackendale Lane, Maplewood Court, Frostview Way, Burden Boulevard, Oleary Drive, Cardinal Lane, Rebecca Drive, Wessex Hill, Galloway Drive , Kenneth Drive, and Amadee Drive. The event…
Find out more »CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas (or Feast of the Nativity) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular modern customs of the holiday include: gift giving completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath Christmas music and caroling viewing a Nativity play an exchange of Christmas cards church services a special meal, and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights,…
Find out more »HRM VIRTUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE
Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to tune into this year’s virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations. At 11 p.m. on Friday, December 31, the Halifax Regional Municipality’s YouTube channel will feature two broadcasts for viewing: Broadcast 1 – Golden Era of Music (1971) tribute created by Terra Spencer. Hosted by Travis Lindsay, Neon Dreams and Iron Tide tribute to the Winter Solstice plus a welcome message from Mayor Mike Savage. This broadcast can also…
Find out more »January 2022
DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY
Dress Up Your Pet Day provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show of their fashion style. Pets do become part of one's family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable.
Find out more »February 2022
GROUNDHOG DAY
Many Canadians celebrate Groundhog Day. Some Christian churches also celebrate Candlemas on this day, while others use Groundhog Day to take down their Christmas decorations. Groundhog Day is growing more and more popular in Canada. There is a festival in Wiarton, Ontario, where the town groundhog, Wiarton Willie, delivers his “prediction” early in the morning on February 2 every year... but the first (arguably the best) prognosticator is Nova Scotia's own Shubenacadie Sam! This year Sam will make his prediction…
Find out more »ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Academy Award nominations are scheduled to be announced today, while the ceremony is scheduled to be held on March 27, 2022 at the Dolby Theatre. It was reported that the date had been chosen as not to clash with the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing (which run from February 4–20, 2022), and Super Bowl LVI (which is being hosted in the Los Angeles area on February 13, 2022)
Find out more »SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Super Bowl LVI, the 56th Super Bowl and the 51st modern-era National Football League championship game, will decide the league champion for the 2021 NFL season. The American Football Conference champion Cincinnati Bengals will play the National Football Conference champion LA Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The halftime show will be headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
Find out more »March 2022
DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL
THE DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2022! -Downtown Dartmouth -Portland Street -Alderney Landing. CLICK HERE for more details and a complete list of events
Find out more »Birthday – JAMES TAYLOR (74)
James Vernon Taylor (Born: March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Find out more »Album – HEARTBEAT CITY (The Cars)
Album released March 13, 1984 (still sounds pretty fresh for a 38 year old)
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