August 2021
MOBILE SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT (COLE HARBOUR PLACE)
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: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth 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…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY
If you’re a cat owner, you know every day with your feline friend is basically International Cat Day. Give your kitty a little extra love today. Spoil it with a new toy, a bit of catnip, or some tasty treats.
Find out more »Birthday – WHITNEY HOUSTON
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Her powerful and soulful vocal performances, as well as her prominence on the music charts, have inspired many other singers. According to the RIAA, Houston is the top-selling R&B female artist of the 20th century. In addition, until the launch of the RIAA's digital certification…
Find out more »DURAN DURAN APPRECIATION DAY
Duran Duran Appreciation Day celebrates the English new wave and synthpop band, Duran Duran. It has been celebrated since at least 2003 when YM Magazine declared the day. Some sources say the day was created by a Michigan disc jockey and is celebrated on his birthday. Other sources say it takes place on August 10 because it was on that date in 1985 when lead singer Simon Le Bon was involved in a near-fatal boating accident. Fans celebrate the day,…
Find out more »Album – RIVER OF DREAMS (Billy Joel)
Released on this day in 1993, River of Dreams is the twelfth and final studio album by Billy Joel. The album presented a more serious tone than found in Joel's previous albums, dealing with issues such as trust and long-lasting love. Since the release of the album, Joel stopped recording studio albums. He continues to tour, record occasional singles and released a classical album featuring solo piano performed by Hyung-ki "Richard" Joo titled Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. The album…
Find out more »PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
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 11 – The Tritones (jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues) August 12 – The Bombadils (folk, bluegrass, Celtic) August 13 – Weldon & Josée Boudreau (part…
Find out more »HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL
August 12-22 11 full days of Pride activities in and around the HRM! Download your "Pride Guide" HERE
Find out more »NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY
Get spinning today with National Vinyl Record Day! Whether it’s the Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Monkees, Johnny Cash or the BeeGees, vinyl records have a sound all their own. Most will agree, vintage vinyl is as classic as the bands themselves. The day encourages listening to all kinds of music on vinyl records. Spin a disc on a jukebox or show off your style by demonstrating your hip hop moves. National Vinyl Record Day commemorates the day Thomas Edison invented…
Find out more »Album – LYNYRD SKYNYRD (pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut album from American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on this day in 1973. Several of the album's songs remain among the band's most well-known: "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Tuesday's Gone" and "Free Bird", the last of which launched the band to national stardom. The album was certified gold on December 18, 1974, and double platinum on July 21, 1987, by the RIAA. The album also peaked at 27 in the Billboard…
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