April 2022
EARTH DAY
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. For Earth Day 2022, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet.
Find out more »A NIGHT OUT FOR SACKVILLE RIVER
Donations to Sackville Rivers Association from every pint, flight board, appetizer, and chicken skewer. Celebrate Earth Day by helping the environment
Find out more »HALIFAX POLAR PLUNGE
The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person Plunger On-site Registration/Check-In: Saturday, April 30th, 2022 Halifax City Hall, Grand Parade Square, 1841 Argyle Street Registration from 10:00 am – 11:00 am If you miss check-in, you cannot plunge You will be given a plunger bracelet and plunge number After the plunge show your bracelet to receive your Polar Plunge Toque Opening Ceremonies: Will begin at 11:00 am with opening remarks Athletes Pledge Torch Run: Will…
Find out more »May 2022
MOTHERS DAY
What are you getting your mother this Mother’s Day? Common gifts include: cards, flowers, meals in restaurants, jewelry, gift cards, clothing, trips to a spa, books, CDs, housewares and even gardening tools. In what was formerly Yugoslavia, children would tie up their mother on Mother’s Day. The only way she could get free would be to pay her children with treats.
Find out more »Birthday – BRAD MARCHAND (34)
Born May 11, 1988 in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia. Brad Marchand grew up playing minor hockey in the Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia area, including AAA midget with the Dartmouth Subways before being a second round pick in the 2004 QMJHL Midget Draft. He played four seasons in the QMJHL. He currently plays left wing for the Boston Bruins.
Find out more »McHappy Day
On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY at McDonald's will support RMHC and there are more ways than ever to support!
Find out more »Climb For A Wish – 24hr Hill Run
Join 89.9 The Wave in supporting Make-A-Wish Hero Mike Hamson as he runs from the Halifax Waterfront to the top of Citadel Hill National Historic Site FOR 24 HOURS STRAIGHT!!! He’ll be making his run on May 28th. Money raised goes towards creating hope for thousands of children with critical illnesses waiting for their wish! Donations can be made through the Make-A-Wish website.
Find out more »June 2022
HALIFAX GREEK FEST
After two years of take-out, Greek Fest is back with an in-person festival this weekend Greek Fest takes place at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church at 1146 Purcells Cove Road, and runs from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12. The festival is open from 4pm-11pm Thursday and Friday, and 11am-11pm Saturday and Sunday. To order food, visit Halifax Greek Fest.
Find out more »PJ Walk for Kids
The PJ Walk for Kids is a family-oriented and fun community event that symbolizes the walk that families make together from the Ronald McDonald House to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 6th annual PJ Walk for Kids will take place on June 12th, 2022 in Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, Sydney, and virtually, across the Maritimes. Participate with your friends and family, your school, your workplace, or by yourself!
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