September 2022
NS PINK SHIRT DAY
This is the ORIGINAL wear pink day The day is celebrated on the second Thursday in September with schools across the province holding anti-bullying events and students wearing pink. The inspiration for Stand Up Against Bullying Day came from two Grade 12 students at Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Kings Co. Travis Price and David Shepherd rallied behind a new student who was being bullied, simply for wearing a pink shirt. They brought pink shirts to school and…
Find out more »WHEC FUN RUN!
Fun Run! Irishman's Road Recreation Site in support of the food program at West Hants Education Centre, Windsor's own experiential middle and high school. Run to compete, or run/walk for fun! All ages and abilities welcome. More info HERE
Find out more »Birthday – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (73)
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist and the leader of the E Street Band. A native of the Jersey Shore, he received critical acclaim for his early 1970s albums and attained worldwide fame upon the release of Born to Run in 1975. During a career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage…
Find out more »FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN
Autumn (Fall) officially arrived last evening (Sept 22) at 10:03 PM Atlantic Daylight Time The autumnal equinox—also called the September or fall equinox—is the astronomical start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and the spring season in the Southern Hemisphere. Today is the first full day of Autumn
Find out more »ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of God as king. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sept 25 and ends at sundown Sept 27
Find out more »NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY
National Drink Beer Day toasts that malty elixir on September 28th, annually. Just as the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, the day reminds us to enjoy the world’s most popular adult beverage. Beer lovers have more selection than ever before in the ale and lager market. An explosion in the craft beer industry keeps the competition and the flavors robust, churning out new flavors seasonally. Beer connoisseurs quench their thirst with flavors drastically different from their grandfather’s beers. Rootbeer…
Find out more »October 2022
Birthday – JOHN “COUGAR” MELLENCAMP (71)
Born: October 7, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana He has released 23 studios albums and 65 singles Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 (inducted by Billy Joel) Won a Grammy Award for ‘Hurts So Good’
Find out more »Birthday – JOHN LENNON
John Winston Ono Lennon MBE (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in musical history. As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1987, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall…
Find out more »Truro Fall Train Show
The Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders Annual Fall Train Show October 15th, 2022. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Admission $7.00 Family $12.00 Children under 5 accompanied by adult - Free Contact truromodeltrains@hotmail.com for more information
Find out more »The Stampeders In Concert
‘They're on their way, to the city lights’ ... and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their classic hits: Wild Eyes, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Devil You, Monday Morning Choo Choo, Minstrel Gypsy, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, the quintessential Canadian – and Hall of Fame – song, Sweet City Woman! A veritable soundtrack to a whole generation that will ‘carry you home’ ... maybe…
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