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SUMMARY:Celtic Conversations: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil
DESCRIPTION:Abigail MacDonald was raised in St. Andrews\, Antigonish County\, and grew up surrounded by Gaelic music and culture. She has been learning Gaelic since the age of five with much guidance from her father Brian\, a respected fiddler from a long line of musicians and tradition bearers. Her talents are vast and varied\, as Abby plays fiddle\, piano\, and guitar\, highland dances\, step dances\, and sings. She was a member of Na Gaisgich Òga\, a mentorship program for young Gaelic learners\, and a cast member for the “Ships Of 1801” trilogy. She has also been a member of Féis Cheap Breatuinn\, a group of young musicians learning to carry on Gaelic music traditions. A regular musician at ceilidhs and dances throughout the province\, Abby has been both performer and host at many KitchenFest! events and played a key role as part of Colaisde na Gàidhlig [the Gaelic College] summer staff over the years. This is her second year performing at Celtic Colours. \nMalcolm MacNeil is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Cape Breton Island. Currently based in Halifax\, MacNeil is quickly developing a reputation as one of the region’s most versatile and reliable side musicians. He can regularly be seen performing with fiddlers\, folk singer-songwriters\, and jazz ensembles of various configurations. He has shared the stage with a growing list of well-known artists\, including Heather Rankin and The Barra MacNeils. His debut studio album\, The Bridge\, was released during Celtic Colours last year with the support of the Festival Volunteer Drive’ers Association and Lakewind Sound as the 2025 recipient of the Frank “Big Sampie” Sampson Award. He is excited to return to Celtic Colours this year alongside fellow “Sampie” winner Maxim Cormier\, English and Gaelic singer-songwriter Abigail MacDonald\, Lisa MacArthur and Kolten MacDonell\, and his family for a special tribute to the legacy of his grandmother Jean MacNeil. \nThis program is part of a free series in association with the Celtic Colours International Festival showcasing musicians performing at this year’s festival.\nMusic and conversation fill the hour. Drop in\, general seating.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/celtic-conversations-with-laoise-kelly/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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SUMMARY:Book Club: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
DESCRIPTION:Heart Advice for Difficult Times – When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron \nA Book Club led by Mary Jane Bennett (Ani Jangchub) and Terry Henderson\, senior students of Pema Chodron. \nMeeting at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday (1:30-3PM) starting Sept. 1st \nRegistration not required. For more information email mjjbennett@gmail.com \n~~~ \nBooks and study materials donated by the Pema Chodron Foundation
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/book-club-when-things-fall-apart-by-pema-chodron/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Baddeck Library\, 520 Chebucto St\, Baddeck\, Nova Scotia\, B0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. \nSome instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). \nFor more information email programs@cbrl.ca. \n  \nCBRL’s Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent\, guardian\, or responsible caregiver. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/chess-club-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Sydney Mines library and enjoy a relaxing time of trying your hand at knitting or crocheting.  We provide hooks and knitting needles\, pattern suggestions\, yarn\, and if you’re interested\, a basic wooden loom for handheld weaving.  \nThis program is intended for ages 8 to adult. No registration is required. \nCall the library for more information 902-736-3219
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/fall-2026-learn-to-knit-or-crochet/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Sydney Mines Library\, 1 Fraser Ave\, Sydney Mines\, Nova Scotia\, B1V 0A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Knitting Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the New Waterford Library for knitting club! Bring your knitting\, crochet work or other fiber craft items. Socialize and enjoy light refreshments. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/knitting-club/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:New Waterford Library\, 3390 Plummer Ave\, New Waterford\, Nova Scotia\, B1H 4K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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