August 2021
GRAMMAR CLOSET SALE
The Grammar Closet Sale will be hosted today at the Atlantic School of Theology Proceeds will be donated to Laing House and all unsold clothing to Phoenix House. Also a donation will be made to altruism at Halifax Grammar School to support future students in their efforts to impact change and make a difference. Please bring cash, a mask and your own shopping bag. Grammar closet patrons will be asked to adhere to covid 19 public health guidelines.
Find out more »SACKVILLE LIONS CLUB TAKE-OUT BBQ
The Sackville Lions Club is holding a fundraising TAKE-OUT BBQ today BURGERS - SAUSAGES - HOTDOGS 101 Old Beaver Bank Road ***This event is CASH ONLY ***
Find out more »Birthday – MADONNA (63)
Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and record executive. Having been referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in popular culture. Having sold over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female music artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to Billboard, Madonna is the most successful solo artist in its Hot 100 chart history.…
Find out more »ROD STEWART IN HALIFAX (1991)
August 17, 1991 - Rod Stewart opened his 40-city Vagabond Heart tour in Halifax. 30 YEARS AGO TODAY! Tickets were $32.50. Were you there? The show was originally set for Lunenburg, but moved to Halifax.
Find out more »Album – WHO ARE YOU (THE WHO)
Who Are You is the eighth studio album by English rock band the Who, released on 18 August 1978 by Polydor Records in the United Kingdom and MCA Records in the United States. The album peaked at number 2 on the US charts and number 6 on the UK charts. Who Are You was the Who's last album to feature Keith Moon as their drummer, who died three weeks after it was released. The ironic nature of the text "Not…
Find out more »Album – SLIPPERY WHEN WET (BON JOVI)
Slippery When Wet is the third studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on August 18, 1986 by Mercury Records in North America and Vertigo Records internationally. The album features many of Bon Jovi's best-known songs, including "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Wanted Dead or Alive". Slippery When Wet was an instant commercial success, spending eight weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was named by…
Find out more »TUNES AT NOON (HALIFAX WATERFRONT)
After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Tunes at Noon is back! Nova Scotian performers from all genres of music will perform at new location on the Salt Yard Stage, Halifax Waterfront, from noon to 1 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from July 21 to August 27, 2021. THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE August 18 – Thomas Stajcer (Americana, country) August 19 – Urban Surf Kings (instrumental surf) August 20 – Gizelle de Guzman (country-rock) Tunes at Noon is an…
Find out more »WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian aid workers all over the world. Established by the UN in 2009, this day commemorates the anniversary of the bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Iraq. 22 people lost their lives, including the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights. Humanitarian aid workers provide life-saving assistance to suffering people all over the world. Those workers who live in conflict zones or in areas devastated by natural disasters are especially vulnerable. Anyone and everyone can be…
Find out more »Final Concert – TRAGICALLY HIP (2016)
On this day in 2016, the Tragically Hip drew a sell-out crowd in the band's hometown of Kingston, Ontario, as their dying singer Gord Downie bid Canada farewell. The show was broadcast live across Canada and was shown at hundreds of public screenings across the country in bars and outdoor venues.
Find out more »MOBILE SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT (BEDFORD)
Residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste not acceptable for curbside collection can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot events happening this August. Today`s event is at: BMO Centre, 61 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford 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 containing hazardous substances barbecue propane tanks small propane cylinders (for example, those used for camp stoves and…
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