LIST OF EVENTS
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The 1st Annual Johnny Miles Festival Parade has been post-poned due to poor weather conditions. It is re-scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at 6:30, lineup begins at 6.
SUN. August 1st 2010
1:30 PM Cape Breton Island Hoppers present Volksmarch 5K and/or 10K walk. Registration is at 1:30 PM on Pitt Street, Sydney Mines. Come sign up for a great walk around our beautiful town to promote an active and healthy lifestyle
WED. August 4th 2010
1:00 PM - Doll Carriage and Bicycle Parade - Located at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008, Main Street , Sydney Mines. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008
THU. August 5th 2010
10:00 AM - Puppet Show - Sponsored by the Cape Breton Regional Library in Celebration of 60 years of library service. The event is located at the Carman United Church Hall in Sydney Mines
11:00 AM - Highland Dance Workshop - Come enjoy a lesson in Highland Dancing at the Karen Campbell Dance Studio
1:00 PM - Music Workshop - Troy Young hosts a music workshop located at the Princess Building in Sydney Mines
Tae Kwon Do Workshop - East Coast Tae Kwon Do, Main Street, Sydney Mines. Sponsored by East Coast Tae Kwon Do. Contact 736-7584
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Fitness Workshop - Located at Platinum Fitness, King Street, North Sydney. Sponsored by Platinum Fitness
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Under 19 Karaoke - Located at the Sydney Mines Senior Citizen and Pensioner's Club. Karaoke by Duke.
FRI. August 6th 2010
9:00 AM - Johnny Miles Children's Track & Field Registration ($2.00) - Head down to Pitt Street walking track and sign up for our 3rd annual Kids Track and Field to promote physical fitness. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation
10:00 AM - Johnny Miles Children's Track & Field - Kids will participate in such events as 50m & 100m dash, shot put, long jump and discus toss
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Fossil Road Show - Our expert Dr. Critchley will be located at the Sydney Mines Fossil Centre on Legatto Street, Sydney Mines, excited to identify your fossils!
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Fish & Chip Supper - Come enjoy a delicious fish and chip supper at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 008 in Sydney Mines; prices include $9.00/plate and $12.00/fisherman's platter. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 008
5:00 PM - 1st Annual Johnny Miles Washer Toss Tournament - Enter your team for a fun tournament of washer toss located on Pitt Street in Sydney Mines. Pre-registration is required. Deadline: August 3rd. Contact Heather at 574-2103
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Kids' Dance - Located at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 008 on Main Street in Sydney Mines. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 008. Music by DJ Jason Chapman. Ages 7-12. Please leave your hats and hoodies at home. Admission for this event is $3.00
SAT. August 7th 2010
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - 1st Annual Johnny Miles Memorial Softball Tournament - All games will be played on Brown St., Indian Beach, Florence, and Gannon Road ball fields. Team registration deadline is July 31st. For more information or to register, please contact Keitha (736-9706) or Tania (241-2299)
9:00 AM - Johnny Miles Memorial 5K Road Race Registration - Come down to the John J. Nugent Firemen's Centre on Elliot Street, Sydney Mines and sign up for our premier event of the festival. Registration is $5.00. For more information, please contact 736-3117 or 574-2098. Sponsored by CBRM Recreation
10:00 AM - The 22nd Annual Johnny Miles Memorial 5K Road Race - Runners will participate in our 5K race to the finish. A post reception will follow afterwards at the John J. Nugent Firemen's Centre. CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Fossil Tour - Located at the Sydney Mines Fossil Centre, Dr. Critchley will be happy to take you on a tour of areas where fossils may be located
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Kids' Fest - Come join us for a jam-packed day of fun and games for the kids at the Sydney Mines and District Community Centre. Cost is $1.00
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 6th Annual Car and Bike Show - All the best cars and bikes will be returning to Main Street , Sydney Mines (across from Robin's Donuts) for another great show. Admission is free and awards will be given out for the best cars and bikes of the afternoon. Donations for the Sydney Mines Food Bank will be gratefully accepted
6:30 PM - Johnny Miles Festival Parade - Line up at 6:00 p.m. on Shore Road . Parade begins turning left onto Main St. , then a left on MacKay St. , and finally turning left into St. Pius X parking lot. For more information or to enter please contact our office at 736-7584
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM - Open Mic - Located at the Sydney Mines Senior Citizen and Pensioner's Club. Music by R&B/Country. This event is 19+
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM - Generations at Mikes Place - Regular cover will apply along with a generous donation to the Sydney Mines Food Bank!
SUN August 8th 2010
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM - 1st Annual Johnny Miles Memorial Softball Tournament - The final day of the tournament concludes at each of the fields with the championships held at Indian Beach and the final ceremony being held at the Sydney Mines Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Seniors Luncheon - We cordially invite you to our annual luncheon being held at the Sydney Mines Senior Citizen and Pensioner's Club. Entertainment by Ernie Wells, Karen Campbell Dancers and Helen MacDonald and Friends
4:00 PM - Open-air Ecumenical Worship —This event is located on the Pitt Street ball field. Sponsored by: Sydney Mines Ministerial Association
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Concert In The Park! Our lineup includes: Johnny Miles 1st Annual Rising Stars: Allisha Currie Band. Also Featuring:
- Rob Barrie & Joe MacLeod
- Generations!
Concert is located on the Pitt Street Ball Field in Sydney Mines
Fireworks in 3D!
10:00 PM - Grab some 3D fireworks glasses and enjoy a spectacular show of fireworks by Fireworks FX. Sponsored by Robin's Donuts and supported by the Johnny Miles Festival Society. Rain date : Sunday, August 15 th
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