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Grand Narrows Waterfront | Boisdale Fire
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Rankin
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Student Employment Opportunity
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The Victoria County Physical Activity Strategy received one Canada Summer Job Position:
Position: Victoria County Summer Special Events Coordinator
Dates: June 4 – August 31
Wage: $10.15/hour
Duties: Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, promotes, facilitates & evaluates special events for all ages. |
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Hot Roast Beef Dinner
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St. Barra’s Parish is hosting a Hot Roast Beef dinner on Sunday, May 20, at the Christmas Island Fire Hall from noon till 2PM. Tickets are $15.00 adult, $7.00 for children 10 and under and are available from Dolena (622-2254), Hughena ( 622-2254), Hughie (622-2004), and Shelley( 622-2232). Deadline for the purchase of tickets is Wednesday, May16. |
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Draft Seskwe’k Gnìomhail gu Nàdarra Naturally Active Victoria County Physical Activity Strategy - May 24
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N A T U R A L L Y A C T I V E
Visionary Gatherings: Your Health Our Strategy
Presentation: Draft Seskwe’k Gnìomhail gu Nàdarra Naturally Active Victoria County Physical Activity Strategy
Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:00 pm
Rankin School of the Narrows, Iona (Refreshments will be available)
Residents and visitors are invited to come out and take a look at the Draft Seskwe’k Gnìomhail gu Nàdarra Naturally Active Victoria County Physical Activity Strategy that was directed by you - our community leaders, residents & visitors. |
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Harbour Greenhouse
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Dear Friends and Neighbours,
Harbour Greenhouse opens this year on Thursday, May 10th. May hours are 10am - 5pm daily, (due to change in June).
We hope you visit.
Wilma and Marie |
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Fitness Activities
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If there are any fitness activities you would like to see take place in the area please pass them on to Ann Marie at 725-2253 or to Vince Forrestall, Physical Activity Strategy Coordinator for Victoria County at 295-0387. |
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Little Narrows t-shirts half price sale!
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Little Narrows T-shirts now on sale half price! $10 for 1 or 2 for $15.
Being sold at Little Narrows store. |
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Washabuck Community Centre 45's
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45’s card games take place every Thursday at 7:30 pm at the Washabuck Community Centre. |
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RESIDENTIAL HEAVY GARBAGE COLLECTION
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Monday May 7, 2012
GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES:
Material should be placed curbside by 7 am on Monday, May 7, 2012. Collection will start on Monday and continue until all areas are completed.
DO NOT PLACE YOUR WEEKLY REGULAR GARBAGE/RECYCLABLE ORGANICS WITH YOUR HEAVY GARBAGE. KEEP THESE SEPARATE ON YOUR COLLECTION DAY. |
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Iona CAP Site
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Student Employment Opportunities
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Opportunity I: Iona CAP Site has 1 Computer Instructor position available for 10 weeks. Eligible students must be currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies in the following school year. A graduating high school student in the program year, who can provide a letter of acceptance for attendance as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution in the next school year, may also be considered.
Opportunity II: Community Trainer position available to students for 8wks. Must be enrolled in school full time and be returning to school in Fall of 2012. Must be between 15-30.
To apply for positions, email resume & cover letter to ionacapsite@gmail.com.
Deadline for applications is June 8th at 4 pm - late submissions will not be considered. |
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C@P Program Cuts
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For information related to the recent Federal announcement that Industry Canada has cut the Community Access Program (C@P), visit the Provincial webiste at www.nscap.ca
To show your support and to help save the C@P Program, visit http://www.savecap.ca/ |
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Online Meeting Opportunities
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Are you part of a group, organization or business that would like to see a demonstration of Online Meeting software?
Victoria County CAP Sites Association is offering free use of Online meeting software to groups, organizations and businesses in Victoria County.
To learn more, visit: https://sites.google.com/a/vccaps.com/community-connection-portal/
Read the brochure..... http://vccaps123.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/online_meeting_brochure.pdf |
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C@P Site
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Br. 124, Royal Canadian Legion
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Student Employment Opportunity
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Applications are now being accepted for the position of Kitchen Assistant/Grounds Keeper. 8 Weeks 02-July until 24-Aug. $10.50/hr, 35 hrs/wk. Applicant must be between 15 & 30 yrs of age, have been registered as a full-time student in 2011/12 school yr. and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in 2012/13. Successful candidate must be prepared to work some evenings and weekends. Email or drop resume off to John MacNeil: info@rcl124grandona.ca Deadline for applications: 08 June 2012. |
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Saturday Night Darts
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Darts 7:30 p.m. every Saturday night. Come out and have a good time. You don't have to be a seasoned player to enjoy the evening. Teams are picked each night. Everyone is welcome. |
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Bingo!!! - Monday Night Bingo
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Monday Night Bingo. Come out for an evening of fun, relaxation and a chance to win a little money.
This Week's Jackpots are:
RISING JACKPOT - $256.00; BUILDING JACKPOT - $1700.00; TOONIE - $96.00 plus 1/2 Sales |
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Friday Night Suppers/Ceilidhs
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Supper from 6 to 7 pm
May 18 - Grilled Haddock
May 25 - Corned Beef & Cabbage
June 1 - Roast Beef
June 8 - Roast Pork
June 15 - Boneless Chicken Breast
Ceilidh from 7 to 10 pm
May 18 - Donna-Marie DeWolfe & Susan MacLean
May 25 - Jerome Campbell & Stewart MacDonald
June 1 - The Roadies
June 8 - John Fontaine
June 15 - Robbie MacLean
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BAR HOURS
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - bar closed
Thursday - 4:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Friday - 4:00 to Midnight
Saturday - 4:00 to Midnight
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Highland
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An Clachan
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Highland Village Employment Opportunities
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The Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach is Nova Scotia’s Provincial museum and folk life centre for Gaelic language and culture. Each year, Nova Scotians, and visitors to Nova Scotia, visit the site to experience centuries-old living traditions including Gaelic language, Gaelic arts, heritage trades, crafts, and aspects of pioneer life.
The Highland Village is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the following term positions:
* Marketing/Sales Coordinator (term, late May 2012 to March 2013)
* Maintenance Assistant (term, late May to mid/late September 2012)
Application Procedure
For complete position information and the application procedure, please see our website:
www.highlandvillagejobs.ca
Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you meet the qualifications. In your cover letter, identify the position for which you are applying.
Applications must be received by 4 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012. Late submissions will not be considered.
Preference will be given to those applicants with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Gaelic language and/or a demonstrated interested in learning. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gàidhealach is a part of the Nova Scotia Museum and is operated in partnership with the Nova Scotia Highland Village Society. The Nova Scotia Highland Village Society is an equal opportunity employer. |
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Fundraising Concert for Treasures of Youth Fund - May 27
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The Highland Village will host a special fundraising concert for the Stòras na h-Òigridh/Treasures of Youth fund on Sunday, May 27th from 2 to 4 pm at the St.Andrew’s United Church on Bentinck Street in Sydney. The concert, which marks Gaelic Awareness Month, will feature performances from Lucy, Boyd, Stewart, and Kyle MacNeil, Paul K. MacNeil and Tracey Dares MacNeil and family, Dawn & Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, McKayla MacNeil, and Kyle MacNeil’s fiddle class. Donnie Campbell is emcee for the event. Admission is by donation.
The Stòras na h-Òigridh/Treasures of Youth fund, announced by the Nova Scotia Highland Village Society in 2011, will be an endowment fund to ensure that cultural skills based on Gaelic traditions continue to flourish with our youth in Nova Scotia. Income earned from the fund will assist up-and-coming Nova Scotia youth who are keen to advance their skills in the Gaelic tradition.
To get the fund started, the Highland Village launched the “Complete the Tune” campaign. Through this campaign, donors may purchase a musical note from “Michael Anthony MacLean’s Birthday,” a march composed by Lucy MacNeil. Michael Anthony MacLean was a well known fiddler from Washabuck who had a keen interest is assisting youth to further their cultural skills.
Further information on the concert or the campaign can be found on at www.treasuresofyouth.ca or by calling the Highland Village at 725-2272.
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2012 Season - Opening June 1
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The Highland Village is now on off-season hours. The Visitor Centre (administration and gift shop) are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (except holidays). The museum site is closed for the off-season and will re-open June 1, 2012. |
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Grand Narrows Waterfront
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Summer Employment - Canada Student Jobs
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We continue to accept resumes for Recreation Coordinator and Marina Attendent. Preference will be given to those currently enrolled in a full time college or university program. Applicant must also be between 15 and 30yrs of age. Email resume to gnwds@hotmail.com |
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Ferrymen's Hall Open House - Sunday, May 20
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12-3pm featuring live local entertainment, barbeque and offerings from the "Wheelhouse Cafe" . Drop by for complimentary cake and refreshments. A limited number of freshly cooked lobster will be available for sale (cooked on the beach and fresh of the dock). Everyone welcome. Admission is free. |
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Mobile Sailing School Comes Back to Central C.B. July 23 - 27th
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The GNWDS is pleased to be bringing back the Mobile Sailing School for one week in July. This NSYA program teaches youth from ages 7-14yrs, basic sailing and boating safety skills by certified CYA instructors (Canadian Yachting Association).
Cost is $125, Mon-Fri. from 9am-4pm each day. Limited number of participant. Access boat available.
This NSYA program is fully insured, all life-jackets and necessary equipment will be supplied. To request a registration form, send email to GNWDS@hotmail.com or phone Brenda at 578-4100. For further information on the program, visit www.nsya.ns.ca. |
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Adult Employment - General Construction & Carpentry Workers
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The GNWDS is looking to hire general construction and carpentry workers over the summer months June-Sept for a total of 17 weeks. Work will involve the repair and restoration to wharf and service dock area at the the Grand Narrows Waterfront. Applicants must be in receipt of EI or have been in receipt of EI in the past 36 months. Send resume to GNWDS, 415 Grand Narrows Drive, Grand Narrows, N.S. B1T 1A4 or email GNWDS@hotmail.com |
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Lets Start Walking - Wednesday and Friday (and now Tuesday) at 9am
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We walk every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 9am. Meet us at the Grand Narrows Waterfront. All ages welcome. Cost is free. Dogs welcome but must be on leash. Washroom available. Contact GNWDS@hotmail.com or phone Sharon at 622-2197 |
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Annual Meeting - Monday, May 21st
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7pm at Ferrymen's Hall. A brief General Meeting to follow. New members welcome. |
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Boisdale Fire Hall |
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COUNTRY BREAKFAST
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The Boisdale Vol.Fire Dept. will host a COUNTRY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, JUNE 17,2012, 9:00-12:00
Breakfast Menu : SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE,HAM, HASHBROWNS, CODFISH HASH, HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS,TEA BISCUTES, TOAST TEA, COFFEE & JUICE
Adults $8.00
Children $5.00 |
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VICTORIA DAY SQUARE DANCE
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SQUARE DANCE, SUNDAY MAY 20th. 8:30-12:00
DAWN , MARGIE BEATON & HOWIE MACDONALD
Admission: $10.00 ea.
19 yrs. & older, ID upon request
From Mabou to the Hill's of Boisdale
Dawn & Margie won the East Coast Music Award, Roots/ Traditional
Group recording of the year. |
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PROGRESSIVE 45 CARD GAME - Wednesdays
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Progressive 45 Card Game will be held every Wednesday at 8:00pm at the Boisdale Fire Hall. Light lunch will be served. Jackpot, Loonie draws & even splits. |
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Féis an
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Applications from Students
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Feis an Eilein is accepting applications from students for 1 Gaelic Language/Music Instructor. The work term is for 8 weeks and will run from July 2nd-August 24th. The deadline for applications is Monday May 28th.Please forward your resume to feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca We thank all who apply however only those who are placed on the short-list will be contacted. |
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Home & School |
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Plants & Flowers for School Gardens
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If you have any plants or flowers that you would like to donate to the school's flower beds, please contact the school. |
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H & S Meeting
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Next meeting will be held on Monday, June 4th at 7 pm at Rankin School. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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Parishes |
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Youth Choir Practices
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Saturday May 12: Church 10AM to 12 NOON CANCELLED
**Monday night, May 14th, practice with the band, hopefully in Christmas Island Fire Hall, TBD***CANCELLED
Tuesday May 15th : Children only, Church 6:30 to 8:00
Wednesday May 16th:Children only 6:30 PM to 8PM, church
** Thursday May 17th : Band practice hopefully in Chirstmas Island Fire Hall, 6:30 to 8:30 PMTBD**
+++ Sat May 19th : Children (all) at church, This is big practice to go over all the harmonies with Carmel Mac Donald 10am to 12 noon
** Monday May 21st : Band practice hopefully in Chirstmas Island Fire Hall, 6:30 to 8:30 PMTBD***
Wed May 23rd: Children only,regular practice at church 6:30 to 8PM
***Thursday, May 24th: CANCELLED
Saturday, May 26th: church, 10AM to 12 NOON
Wed May 30th: regular practice, church 6:30 to 8PM
***Thursday night, May 31st: DRESS REHERSAL, With the band at the church, 6:30 to 8:30 TBD ***
**Friday night, June 1st: at 7:30PM: CONCERT! If the students could come to the church for Sound check at 3:30 – I can take anyone that is having transportation problems up to my place between sound check and show time. We can have something yummy for supper.
if you are unable to attend a practice. |
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Mass Schedule
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The mass schedule is as follows:
Saturday - 4:00 PM - St Andrew's, Boisdale
Saturday - 5:30 PM - St. Barra's - Christmas Island
Sunday - 9:00 AM - St. Michael's - Baddeck
Sunday - 9:30 AM - St. Mary's - Frenchvale
Sunday - 11:00 AM - St. Columba - Iona |
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Volunteer
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Student Employment Opportunity
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The Christmas Island Volunteer Fire Department is accepting applications for 1 student grant position. Duties include maintenance, lawn care, computer data entry. Work term is from July 2- August 24 at 35 hours per week. Deadline for applications is May 28th. Please forward resumes to the Secretary at allisonjmk@hotmail.com |
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Adult Dance
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The Christmas Island Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an Adult Dance at the Fire Hall on Saturday May 26th from 9 pm-1 am.Music by a D.J. Admission $5.00 |
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Christmas Island Volunteer Fire Department
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The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Christmas Island Volunteer Fire Department takes place at 7:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month except July and August. New members are always welcome. |
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Iona Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Meeting
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Regular meetings are usually held on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm at the the Fire Hall. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH |
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UPDATE # 24 May 11, 2012
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Hello everyone. The Christmas Island and area Neighbourhood Watch Association hosted a public meeting at the fire hall on April 19, with 24 people in attendance. Constable Paul Ratchford of the CBRM Police gave a presentation on senior safety. Also in attendance was Rebecca Walker, senior program coordinator , who is an employee of the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and the Department of Justice. |
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