November 2021
Birthday – GLENN FREY
Glenn Lewis Frey (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, actor and founding member of the rock band the Eagles. Frey was the co-lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of the Eagles' material. Frey played guitar and keyboards as well as singing lead vocals on songs such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "James…
Find out more »MOBILE HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT
Residents looking to dispose of unwanted household special waste can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot event happening today. When: Saturday, November 6 Where: Tallahassee Community School, 168 Redoubt Way, Eastern Passage The mobile drop-off depot will be in operation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place rain or shine. Materials accepted at the household drop-off depot include: leftover corrosive cleaners pesticides/herbicides gasoline fuel oil and used motor oil solvents thinners pharmaceuticals and drugs aerosol cans…
Find out more »RON JAMES: Back Where I Belong
Canada's stand-out amongst ‘stand-ups', award-winning comedian Ron James has been selling out theatres for over 20 years with his marathon, side-splitting performances. Marshalling a comedian's eye for satire and a writer's ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his with a razor-sharp wit, uncompromising standard and unique, poetically honed delivery. "Utterly Brilliant" - Ottawa Sun; "a man of a million words and a million laughs…
Find out more »Anniversary – ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE (54)
On this day in 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover, dressed in army fatigues while acting in his recent film, How I Won the War. The first issue had a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. The name of the magazine was compiled from three significant sources: the Muddy Waters song, the first rock ‘n’ roll record by Bob Dylan and…
Find out more »REMEMBRANCE DAY
On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour the men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace. More than 2,300,000 Canadians have served and more than 118,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a public holiday and federal statutory holiday, as well as a statutory holiday in all three territories and in six of the ten provinces... In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is NOT a general paid holiday under the Labour…
Find out more »Birthday – NEIL YOUNG (76)
Neil Percival Young OC OM (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others, later becoming a member of the 60's supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Since his early solo albums and those with his backing band Crazy Horse, Young has been prolific, recording a steady stream of studio and live albums. Young…
Find out more »SACKVILLE KINETTES CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Sackville Kinettes (a non profit organization), are holding a Christmas Market in the Sackville Kin Center. Nov.13th & 14th. 10 am to 2 pm. All in support of Bryony House. Entry at door is by donation .
Find out more »KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT SHOW AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Kris Kringle Craft Show and Pancake Breakfast Saturday November 13th, 2021 North Woodside Community Centre 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Featuring Pancake Breakfast/Craft Show/Baked Goods Come and browse over 80 fantastic craft tables in the gymnasium and classrooms! Breakfast and Craft Show: Pancake Breakfast with Admission $5.00 per person Serving pancakes, sausages, juice and/or coffee/tea from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Craft Show Only: Admission $2.00 per person Children 12 & under free (accompanied by an adult)
Find out more »DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Santa's back!! After being presented in virtual form because of COVID-19 last year, an in-person 26th annual SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is a go for downtown Halifax. The SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is organized by members of the Holiday Parade of Lights Society with the assistance of Halifax Regional Municipality and volunteers and is presented by Eastlink TV. Look for the gang from 89.9 The WAVE!! See you there
Find out more »LIGHT UP BEDFORD PARADE
Dewolf Park - Bedford Firefighters and fire truck to escort Santa and his team along parade route. Members will be collecting your letters to Santa along the way, also accept any donations for the Charity as well.
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