August 2021
Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
Find out more »CHARLOTTETOWN BUSKER FEST
The three-day festival will be held across pitches in and around Founders’ Food Hall & Market and will feature up to 18 performances daily at stages located at the main entrance to Founders’ and on the newly expanded outdoor patio. Please see our Charlottetown Busker Festival page for more details, including schedule!
Find out more »Yard Sale
Yard Sale at 10 Juniper, Charlottetown 8-12pm
Find out more »PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
Find out more »September 2021
Summer Series Ceilidh
The Summer Series Ceilidh continue at Winsloe Lions Hall Wednesday, Sept 1, starting at 7:00 pm. Special guest, country singer Maxine MacLennan, a member of Treble With Girls will be joining Ian Hunter, Peter Burke, Brian Blacquiere, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service available for your favourite beverage. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:00 pm. If you wish to reserve a ticket you can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901. Covid…
Find out more »Annual Multicultural Community Heritage Day
The Council of the Resort Municipality would like to encourage all property owners, residents, business owners/operators and visitors to come out and celebrate Multicultural Community Heritage Day. September 4, 2021 from 11:30am - 2:30 p.m. at the Stewart Homestead Community Park located at the entrance to the Shining Waters Family Fun Park #8885 Cavendish Road. (Follow Avonlea Boulevard to the end) Activities Will Include: Speeches from Government Members Presentations to Committee Members and Volunteers Beautification Awards, Dr. Kent Ellis Memorial…
Find out more »LABOUR DAY
Labour Day has been celebrated in Canada on the first Monday in September since the 1880s. The origins of Labour Day in Canada can be traced back to December 1872 when a parade was staged in support of the Toronto Typographical Union's strike for a 58-hour work-week, almost a full decade before a similar event in New York City by the American Knights of Labor launched the movement towards the American Labor Day holiday. An old fashioned tradition in Canada…
Find out more »Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall
Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall Monday September 6 starting at 7:00 pm, will feature special guest appearance by Keelin Wedge and Christine Cameron, they will be joined by Brian Langille, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:00 pm. If you wish to reserve your ticket you can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901. We are allowed 100 as per Covid restrictions.
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