BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Special Olympics Nova Scotia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Special Olympics Nova Scotia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021615 CREATED:20250923T202707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T203610Z UID:15934-1763031600-1763042400@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:Dr. Stanish & Friends Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. William Stanish and friends on Thursday\, November 13th\, as together we continue making dreams come true for Special Olympics athletes! \nThe Joel Jacobson “Bright Spot Medal Award” will be presented to a deserving friend of Special Olympics Nova Scotia during the event. \nHear from athletes Jackie Barrett and Katie Isenor on their involvement in Special Olympics and the importance of the support of their families and their love of sport. \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n \nSingle Tickets $125 or Table of 10 Guests \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/dr-stanish-friends-luncheon/ LOCATION:Westin Nova Scotian\, 1181 HOLLIS ST\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021615 CREATED:20251008T165433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T045250Z UID:15951-1771434000-1771450200@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:2026 Inspired Gala & Auction DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to return to the Halifax Convention Centre on February 18th\, 2026 for the 32nd  Annual Inspired Gala & Auction\, in support of Special Olympics Nova  Scotia. \n \n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the heart of our movement — our athletes\, coaches\, and volunteers. Experience inspiring stories\, special guests\, and the presentation of the 2025 Provincial Awards\, as we shine a spotlight on the life-changing impact of Special Olympics on athletes\, families\, and our community. \n \n\nMark your calendar for a night that truly makes a difference. \nReception 5:00 pm | Dinner 6:00pm Hailfax Convention Centre  \nTickets On Sale Now! \nTicket Options \nIndividual Ticket – $250.00 \nDonate a Ticket to an Athlete – $250.00Support an Athlete to attend so they can cheer on fellow athletes!  \nTable of 10 Guests – $2\,500.00 \nTable with Special Olympics Athletes – $2\,500.00 2 Special Olympics Athletes will join your 8 guests for the evening. Thank you for supporting the athletes!  \nFor more information\, questions\, invoicing and other payment options contact;Krista Wadman – kwadman@specialolympicsns.ca or 902-429-2266 ext. 4 \n \n \nGuest Speaker \nWe are thrilled to announce our guest speaker\, Loretta Claiborne Loretta is a world class athlete\, accomplished motivational speaker – who happens to also be a Special Olympics athlete and a person who has an intellectual disability.  She is a celebrated game changer and inclusion advocate. Loretta is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Special Olympics International\, the first athlete to serve in this role. She is a true trailblazer in the Special Olympics movement.  \nSome of Loretta’s accomplishments include: \n\nCompleted 26 marathons and finishing twice in the top 100 women in the Boston Marathon\nCompeted in 6 Special Olympics World Games and 300+ local and state events in Pennsylvania\nAwarded the EPSY Arthur Ashe Award for Courage in 1996 \nJoined Special Olympics in 1970\nWalt Disney Productions created a movie based on Loretta’s life\, The Loretta Claiborne Story in 2000\n\nTo learn more about Loretta and her incredible accomplishments – www.lorettaclaiborne.com \n \n \nOnline Auction Open ! \nClick the button below to browse through auction items. Great items include Green Fees\, Hotel Stays\, gift cards\, event tickets to Neptune Theatre\, Symphony Nova Scotia\, Halifax Thunderbirds\, Beer Fest and More. Heading to Montreal or Ottawa and want to take in a NHL Tickets!   \nNew items are being added daily – check back often!  Bid High! Bid Often!  Reach out to Krista kwadman@specialolympicsns.ca with any questions.  \n \n \n2025 Provincial Award Winners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSponsors \nInterested in sponsoring the Inspired Gala and Auction? ? Download the Sponsorship Package for all the available opportunities.  \n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/2026-inspired-gala-auction/ LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, 1650 Argyle St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 0E6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fundraising END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021615 CREATED:20251210T142318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T002148Z UID:16202-1776506400-1776520800@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:Polar Plunge 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is a Special Olympics movement and one of the largest grass-roots supporters for fundraising & public awareness in the world. \nThe Annual Polar Plunge\, now in its eighth year\, has already proven an exciting and unique way to raise money for Special Olympics Nova Scotia. Members of the Nova Scotia Law Enforcement Torch Run (NSLETR) have created the coolest event in Halifax\, and you can sign-up to be part of the fun! \nThe ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia on Saturday\, April 18th!\nOn-line registration will open early January 2026. Keep an eye out for an email and on our Facebook pages – @SpecialONS and @NSLETR \n========== Plunger information below ========== \nJoin NSLETR members\, Special Olympics Athletes\, and cheering crowds at Grand Parade Square in Halifax for our Opening Ceremonies.  \nThen become part of the Torch Run that will lead us to the Halifax waterfront at The Queen’s Marque located on Lower Water Street. \nAt The Queen’s Marque\, our BRAAAVE plungers will take a dip in the frigid cold Halifax Harbour waters – all for a great cause! \nImportant Information for Plungers:  \n\nPlunger On-site Registration/Check-In:\n\nSaturday\, April 18th\, 2025\, Registration opens at 10 am\nHalifax City Hall\, Grand Parade Square\, 1841 Argyle Street\nRegistration from 10:00 am – 11:00 am\nPay your registration fee if you have not already\n\nSpecial Olympics athletes do not pay a registration fee\n\n\nIf you miss check-in\, you cannot plunge\nOnce you have checked in\, make sure to pick up your custom Polar Plunge Sport Towel\n\n\nPlunger Group Photo: 11:15am (in front of City Hall main entrance)\nOpening Ceremonies: Begins at 11:25 am with opening remarks\n\nAthletes Oath\n\n\nTorch Run:\n\nBegins at 11:40 am\nPlungers & on-lookers will follow members of the NSLETR to the plunge location\n\n\nThe Plunge:\n\nPlunges will begin at 12:00 pm at The Queen’s Marque\, 1715 Lower Water Street\nBYOT (Bring Your Own Towel)\nRaise over $100 for a FREE custom Polar Plunge Toque!\nParking could be a challenge – please come early!\nCostumes are encouraged – The crazier the better!\nCome prepared\, we will have facilities to change afterwards\nHOT Coffee and HOT Chocolate will be available after you plunge\nPlease encourage your friends and family to come watch\n\n\n\n  \n \n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/polar-plunge-2026/ LOCATION:NS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260416T021616 CREATED:20251210T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T143526Z UID:16213-1783036800-1783295999@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:Summer Provincial Games - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host over 900 athletes\, coaches\, and staff for the 2026 Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games at StFX University. \nMore information will be added as we get closer to games. \nInterested in volunteering at the Provincial Summer Games\nEmail – Krista Wadman kwadman@specialolympicsns.ca \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/summer-provincial-games-2026/ LOCATION:St. Francis Xavier University\, 4130 University Ave.\, Antigonish\, Nova Scotia\, B2G 2W5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTSTAMP:20260416T021616 CREATED:20251210T143249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T143447Z UID:16217-1786406400-1786838399@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games 2026 DESCRIPTION:Team Nova Scotia will be competing in Medicine Hat\, Alberta at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games 2026. \nThe team will be made up of 79 athletes and 37 coaches and mission staff.\nTeam Announcement – https://specialolympicsns.ca/teamns-2026-summergames/ \nFor more information on  the National Games – check out the website – https://www.socmedhat2026.ca/ \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/special-olympics-canada-summer-games-2026/ LOCATION:NS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261003T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T021616 CREATED:20260320T183833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T184748Z UID:16642-1791014400-1791032400@specialolympicsns.ca SUMMARY:2026 Truck Convoy in Support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia DESCRIPTION:2026 Truck Convoy in Support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia\nThe 15th Annual Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics Nova Scotia will take place on Saturday\, October 3rd\, 2026. Truckers from Nova Scotia and beyond will unite with our partners in Law Enforcement (LETR) to support Special Olympics athletes. \nONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 TRUCK CONVOY IS NOW OPEN \n \n2026 Route\n \n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://specialolympicsns.ca/event/2026-truck-convoy-in-support-of-special-olympics-nova-scotia/ LOCATION:Shearwater Nova Scotia END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR