Events for October 2009.
Busking 4 Bucks - Charlie A'Court Helps Halifax Housing Help
Atlantic Canada's roots & blues troubadour Charlie A'Court took his music to the streets to help a grassroots non-profit organization, which supports individuals looking for secure...more
Charity Wing Ding - $10 all you can eat wings!!
The Pogue Fado was the place to be for chicken wings as they held a monthly fundraiser to support Feed Nova Scotia. The Pogue offered all you could eat wings for only $10 with the ...more
A Hair Raising Event
September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month across Canada and the USA. In support of this cause 17 Xerox employees - 2 women and 15 men shaved their heads to raise money for the O...more
Pure Fun - Love Me, Love Me Lots
The Canadian Liver Foundation Halifax Chapter held an eco-savvy debut event, Pure Fun - Love Me, Love Me Lots at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax, formerly the Holiday Inn Select Halif...more
Tracksters Event at Sharkey's Cuts for Kids
On Friday, August 28 Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in Bedford hosted an online Tracksters Racing event. The winner of the Tracksters Race at Sharkey's was Matthew. The was a great turnou...more
Community Bbcue
Physio Connection in Bedford hosted a community BBQ in support of the Stoneridge Fellowship Building Campaign. Burgers, hot dogs, balloons and a bouncy castle were enjoyed by all...more
Breast Cancer Auction
HS Studio Salon Spa held an auction at Boston Pizza in Bayers Lake in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The event was a huge success and the funds raised from the e...more
"Fuel Hope"
Last month three oil tanks were set up in the Halifax Regional Municipality malls for donations to the Parker Street Emergency Fund. The fund was created to assist people throughou...more
Community Gardening Summit
Approximately 50 participants attended the Community Gardening Summit. The summit was organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network and the Urban Garden Project of the Ecology...more
Tunes at Noon
Councillor Dawn Sloane, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) and the Halifax Regional Municipality, in association with Music Nova Scotia presented a free summer concert...more
2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award
The 2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award was presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, the honourable Mayann E. Francis to the Mayor of Shearwater, MCpl G...more
Pets in the Hood
Whether your pet has two, four or six legs, rolls over, slithers or begs, SNAP Halifax invites you to send us their pictures. Here are a few of the wonderful pet pictures we receiv...more
Kids Comments
With Halloween around the corner we asked kids what are they are going to be for Halloween this year. Here are some of the fun and spooky ideas they have....more
Word on the street
With Thanksgiving in October, we went to the Farmer's Market and asked people what they are most thankful for. Here are some of the great responses we heard....more
Immigrant Women's Programs / Cooking Class
Lacewood Sobeys held their first interactive cooking class. The class was led by YMCA newcomer women and the group learned how to make Korean Food.
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Ride for Diabetes Research Kick Off Breakfast
A breakfast to launch the 2009 Ride for Diabetes Research in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation took place at the World Trade and Convention Center. Thank you to...more
Canadian Lebanon Society's 2nd Annual Blood Drive
For the second year in a row, the Canadian Lebanon Society of Halifax teamed up with Canadian Blood Services to hold a blood drive. Last year there were over 60 people who donated ...more
Scotiabank Donates to Boys and Girls Club
Scotiabank's Woodlawn Westphal branch raised $10,000 for the local Boys & Girls Club. Branch staff raised the funds through various activities, including silent auctions and raffl...more
September Connections Launch Reception
TD Canada Trust Nikki Jafari
mobile mortgage specialist hosted the September Connections launch reception at at the TD bank in Bedford. There was a fabulous turnout for the recept...more
Pirate Party
Arr maties! Dartmouth's notorious pirates, Captian Hector Barbossa, Captian Jack Sparrow & Lady Morgan held their annual Pirate Party last month. The yard was transformed into the ...more
