Posted on Jul 31 2007 in Feature Articles, News, Upcoming Events
Sunday. August 12th
2:00pm Provincial Seaman’s Memorial Service
Sponsored by: Town of Canso followed by refreshments & Local Entertainment, Sailor’s Rest Park
7:00pm Star of the Sea Bingo, Canso Fire Hall
Monday. August 13th
10:00am Teddy Bear’s Picnic
& Story time, Sailor’s Rest Park Sponsored By: Library Staff & ECYA
Followed By Children’s Activities & BBQ Sponsored By: Guysborough Kids First
12:00pm Pre-Teen Floor Hockey Tournament
Canso Academy Gym $2.00 per player
Tuesdav. August 14th
1:00pm -3:00pm Free Swim, Canso Pool Sponsored by: Town of Canso
9:00pm Amazing Race, start at ECYA Must pre-register before Monday at 12:00pm. Ages 14-18 Call Alicia @ 366-2559 (leave a message)
Wednesday. August 15th
1:30pm Kaila Feltmate Memorial Bike Run, starting at Fanning Education Centre. Call Darren @ 366-2559 to pre-register. Sponsored by: Canso RCMP
6:30pm -8:30pm Pre-teen Dance, Canso Academy Admission: $3.00
9:00pm -12:00pm Teen Dance, Canso Academy
Admission: $5.00
Doors close at 10:00pm
7:00pm 4×4 Volleyball Tournament
Canso Academy Gym
$5.00 per player
Must pre-register before 12:00pm Call Alicia @ 366-2559
(leave a message)
Thursday, August 16th
10:00am Scavenger Hunt, Sailor’s Rest Park
12:00pm Weiner Roast, Stanfest Concession area. Sponsored by: Tiger II
Followed by Youth Activities, Sports Complex. Sponsored by: Irish Town
 Products and C&A Automotive. The Scott George Memorial Award will be presented.
4:00pm - 6:00pm  Bean & Chili Supper, St. Paul’s United Church
5:30pm Young Communities Leader Presentation of Awards, Sailor’s Rest Park.
 Sponsored by: Rush Communications, Exxon Mobil, and Anglerite.
6:00pm - 10:00pm Midway Open
7:00pm Poker Tournament, Canso Academy Gym. $20.00 per player. Pre-register by calling ECYA @ 366-2559. Space still available!
Dusk: Outdoor Family Dance, Sailor’s Rest Park
Friday, August 17th
1:00pm Children’s Swimming Races, Grassy Island Wharf
6:00pm Midway Open
8:00pm - 2:00am Pub Night, Canso Fire Hall
8:00pm-10:00pm Local Entertainment
10:00pm - 2:00am Music by “Rockin’ Country”,
19 + ID’s may be requested
Admission: $6.00
Saturday. August 18th
9:00am Annual Bernie Long Memorial Road Race. Call 366-2525 to register
10:00am Kenny Richards Memorial Men Fast Ball Tournament
Call AJ Taylor @ 366-2532
11:00am Main Parade, starting at Canso Sport Complex.
Judging at 10:00am
12:00pm Midway Open
12:00pm Annual Fish Chowder served at the Shamrock Club. (366-2444)
12:30pm -3:00pm Open Air Concert, Sailor’s Park
1:00pm
Boat Races, Grassy Island Wharf
4:00pm -9:00pm Hootenanny & Karaoke, Canso Arena
Admission: $4.00 Ages 19+
10:00pm -2:00am Adult  Dance feat. “The Mustangs’
Canso Arena, Admission: $8.00 Ages 19+
 Sunday, August 19th
9:30am -12:00pm Poker Rally, Registration, Start & Finish at Marina Sponsored by Canso Minor Hockey Contact Mike Geddes @ 366-3120
1:00pm Dick and Charlie Hanlon Memorial Horshoe Tournament, Canso Sports Complex
Contact Buzz @ 366-2261
1:00pm Boat Parade, Blessing of the Fleet & Laying of the Wreaths, departure from Grassy Island Wharf
2:00pm -4:00pm Open Air Concert, Sailor’s Rest Park
8:00pm Bingo, Canso Fire Hall
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