August 2021
Summer Series Ceilidh
Summer Series Ceilidh continues Wednesday, Aug 4 at the Winsloe Lions Hall starting at 7:00. Special guest Terry Dunsford will be joined by Ian Hunter, Peter Burke, Brian Blacqueire, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service available. Admission at the door which opens at 6:00. To reserve your ticket call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901.
Find out more »PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
Find out more »Mayor’s BBQ
Mayor Philip Brown and Charlottetown City Council will be kicking off Country Days, presented by Old Home Week PEI with the Mayor’s Drive-Through BBQ & Ice Cream Social! . The drive-through BBQ will take place at the roundabout at the bottom of Queen Street in front of the 2021 number sign tomorrow: Friday, August 13th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. or until quantities last. .For more information on the Mayor’s Annual BBQ, contact 902-566-5548.
Find out more »Old Home Week Presents Country Days
For a full and up to date list of events please head to oldhomeweekpei.com/country-days/
Find out more »Annual Fundraising sale, PEI Potters Studio
The annual fundraising pottery sale for the PEI Potters Studio Coop will be held on Saturday, August 14 from 9 am to noon at The Farm Centre, located at 420 University Avenue in Charlottetown (building in between Sobeys and CBC). Pottery made by studio members and students will be available at great prices! Funds raised from the sale will help the studio provide opportunities for children and adults to learn about and enjoy working with clay. For more information contact…
Find out more »Gold Cup Parade Neighbourhood Tour to Celebrate PEI Spirit
The Gold Cup Parade Committee is pleased to announce the Gold Cup Parade Neighbourhood Tour, taking place Friday, August 20 in Charlottetown. The Neighbourhood Tour will commemorate the Gold Cup Parade with a select number of floats and will spread PEI spirit throughout various neighbourhoods in Charlottetown on the morning of August 20.
Find out more »Campbell & Johnston at The Trailside
Don’t miss Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston’s PEI Album release shows August 22nd & 23rd. To celebrate properly, they’re bringing the whole 5 piece band! 2 shows that are long overdue celebrations in CC’s hometown of Charlottetown. Don’t miss it!! Tix available at Eventbrite, or trailside.ca
Find out more »Summer series Ceilidh
Summer series Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall, Monday August 23 starting at 7:00 pm, featuring special guests the Langille Boys, Sam and Brian, and Jacinta MacDonald they will be joined by Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There is a 50/50 draw and canteen service. The hall is wheel chair accessible. Doors open at 6:00 pm with seating capacity for 100. You can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901 if you wish to reserve your ticket.
Find out more »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.
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