2022 Port Hood Calendars for Sale

The Chestico Museum has produced a 2022 calendar with a Port Hood sports theme. The photos by page are:

Cover: View of the crowd at the horse races on the Irish Road ca. 1959

January: Stanley Cup Winner & Olympic Gold Medalist Allan MacInnis. Also features his teammates on a 1976-77 Port Hood team.

February: Leanne MacDonald – All-Canadian University Hockey Athlete

March: Port Hood Precision Skating Team – National Figure Skating Competitors (1983)

April: Glenna Morris / Coline (MacDonald) MacEachern – Boston Marathon Competitors

May: Cape Breton West Islanders 2016 – 2017 Major Midget Team – National Hockey Champions

June: Port Hood Pacers Girls “A” Softball Team 1988-89 – Provincial Champions

July: Duncan Gillis – Olympic Silver Medalist and Canadian Heavyweight Wrestling Champion

August: Basil Matthew Laidlaw – International Boxing Champion

September: Roy Volo – Maritime Provinces Champion Harness Race Horse

October: Port Hood Pee Wee “A” Bees Hockey Team 2006-07 – Provincial Champions

November: Bruce Beaton – Two-time Grey Cup Champion (2003 & 2005)

December: Port Hood Consolidated Boys “A” Hockey Team 1981-82 – Provincial Champions

The calendar costs $20 and is available at the Chestico Museum.

We are happy to mail calendars to anyone who would like one.

The cost of the calendar, including shipping and handling, is $24.50 for people in Canada.

The cost of the calendar, including shipping to the USA, is $26.40.

To order, you can mail a cheque to:

Chestico Museum
P.O. Box 144
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
B0E 2W0

Canadians can also e-transfer to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca

If you e-transfer, please include your mailing address in the comments.

2021 Twilight Tales Walking Tours

The Chestico Museum & Historical Society is pleased to offer Twilight Tales walking tours of Port Hood.

Chestico Museum guides in historic costume (John & Cathy Gillies) will bring the past alive as they highlight the people, events and sights of Port Hood’s past. Hear tales of the sea, phantom ships, amazing rescues and ghostly encounters.

Twilight Tales is offered at 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays from July 12th through August 19th. The tour is approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours long. Please follow COVID-19 protocols.

Please meet in front of St. Stephen’s Church for this tour. Wear comfortable shoes – there will be some walking on uneven ground.

The cost for the Twilight Tales walking tour is $10 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12. Tickets are available in advance at the Chestico Museum.

Student Employment Opportunities 2021

The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for summer students for the 2021 season.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, organized and possess good communication skills. The ability to multi-task and strong IT skills are key requirements. Knowledge of local history is an asset.

Tasks will include assisting with historical and genealogical research, assisting with museum events, creating exhibits and updating our collections database.

The first position will run from May 31 until September 3, 2021. It is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program. This position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2021. The position is for 14 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $12.95/hour.

The second position will run from July 5 until August 27, 2021. It is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This position is for 8 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $12.95/hour.

Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Deadline for applications is May 7, 2021.

Senior Education & Active Participation Series

Three sessions, geared towards Seniors, will take place at the Chestico Museum:

Session 1: Tuesday, November 3 – 10 AM
Senior Safety session by an Officer from the Inverness Detachment of the RCMP.

Session 2: Thursday, November 5 – 10 AM
“Speaking of Bones” Zoom session by Osteoporosis Canada.

*Session 3: Thursday, November 12 – 10 AM
Virtual Chair Exercise session led by Sharon Lynch.
*This session has been postponed until Spring 2021.

There is a limit of 12 participants so please contact the museum to reserve your spot – first come, first served.

Masks and sanitizer will be provided and all COVID-19 public health directives will be followed.

There is no admission fee but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Chestico Days 2020 Cancelled

News Release
May 6, 2020

The 2020 Chestico Days will go silent this year – Cancelled.

Chestico Days Summer Festival has been celebrating the bonds of community spirit and friendship since 1978.

The organizing committee said the decision was made as a result of public health and safety issues around COVID-19 and with guidance from public health authorities.

Committee chair, Lynn Chisholm, called the decision “unprecedented” in the 42-year history of the festival. “It’s a significant event in our community and families look at Chestico Days as a come home week to meet old friends and attend favourite activities.”

Organizers assure the public that Chestico Days will be back in 2021 with many of the regular popular events along with some new additions as well, including a “Tiki Beach Night” to look forward to. Aloha!!

Thank you all for your support. Stay Well! Stay Healthy!

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