The Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Open Houses are a great way to learn about astronomy with your kids aged 8 and older. The open houses generally last one to two hours and involve looking at various astronomical objects through a big telescope and discussing the nature of these objects. The staff and
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Join in the fun at the Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Center for their 1st Annual Family Fun Day! Visit the kids fun zone for the RC race track, laser tag, rockband competition, face painting, canteen, and more! Their Community Market will feature food vendors, crafters, artisans, community groups, social enterprise,
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Come out and support the 2nd Fairview Scouts at their annual pancake supper! This year will also feature a silent auction with items donated from our local business community. The supper includes pancakes with sausage, and your choice of tea, coffee or juice. All proceeds go to funding supplies, activities,
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  The newly renovated Zatzman Sportsplex is celebrating their first anniversary on Heritage Day and you are invited to the party! Enjoy a FREE skate and fun in the gymnasium with bouncy castles, treats and more! Zatzman Sportsplex Anniversary Open House When: Monday, February 17th, 2020 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00
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Celebrate African Heritage Month with a FREE hands-on educational rhythmic experience with Dr. Henry Bishop at the Alderney Gate Public Library. Learn rhythms and grooves with Artist, Musician, Educator, and Humanitarian, Dr. Henry Bishop. Perfect for children, this fun-filled workshop is designed so that everyone will learn to play percussion
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  The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, School of Dance proudly presents Cinderella. Their adaptation of Cinderella, the classic fairy tale, is a magical family-friendly ballet depicting a story of human kindness, perseverance, and optimistic spirit. Join them for crafts in the lobby of the Spatz at 12:15 pm before
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Shubenacadie Sam is the first groundhog in North America to emerge on Groundhog Day! What will Sam predict? Will we have an early spring or another 6 weeks of winter? The events start at  7:00 am with Shubenacadie Sam making his appearance and prediction at 8:00 am sharp.  From 8:00
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2020 is the year of the Rat! Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Pier 21, where your family can learn about traditions and Lunar New Year practices from various Asian cultures with a fun-filled day of workshops, performances, and ongoing activities. Special guests from the community will help us learn
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  Winterlude is a Musical Celebration presented by the Fine Arts Parents Association. This celebration is a showcase of the vocal and instrumental talents of the Halifax Regional Arts Music (West) Program. All proceeds from the event go directly to support the students. There will be an afternoon performance and
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On the eve of Valentine’s Day, drama and delicacy are intertwined as soprano Janelle Lucyk and mezzo-soprano Sarah Myatt explore music of love. Baroque aria’s stemming from some of history’s most celebrated romantic figures, Cesar and Cleopatra, Orpheus and Eurydice, with a hearty main course of Monteverdi duets. The pieces
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