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CAPE BRETON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Presents The Sheldon Chant Band Fundraising Concert and Auction towards new Balls Creek Campus Balls Creek School � Sunday, May 19 OPENING ACT: Eric Angus Whyte Auction - 5pm Concert - 7pm School tours start 5 pm � Hot dogs and pop available from 5-7 pm PLEASE DRESS WARMLY! A freewill offering will be taken with proceeds going towards completing the Balls Creek Campus of the CB Christian School. http://www.centralcapebreton.com/SpringConcertandAuction.pdf

The Boisdale Historical Society

The Boisdale Historical Society will hold it’s annual meeting on Sunday June 2, 2013, 2 p.m., at the St. Andrew’s church. Besides the meeting, there will be a display of photos, documents and memorabilia pertaining to the Church’s history. Weather permitting, those interested may have a chance to view the recent improvements that have been made to the exterior of the building. Donations towards that worthy cause will also be gratefully accepted. Expect a light lunch and stories. All are welcome.

ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY BBQ

WASHABUCK COMMUNITY CENTRE
SUNDAY JUNE 16TH
11:30 AM � 2 PM

Washabuck Community Center 45’s

45’s card games will resume at the Washabuck Community Center on May 16th 2013. As usual the games will be at 7:30 on Thursday evenings. A light lunch and tea will follow. Admission is $4 with two JACKPOTS, #1 is $196.00 and #2 is $400.00

Women’s Wellness Matters

Women’s Wellness Matters � Healthy Minds…Healthy Bodies day long event featuring Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition at the Highland Heights Inn, Iona, on Saturday, May 25th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Come join us for a day long event focusing on Women’s Health and Well being. Including: Meditation, a Hike, Nia Fitness, Yoga, Green Gym Outdoor Fitness, Presenters Discussing Stress � “Singing in the Garden”, Natural Remedies; Local Food: The root of community and more. Natural Health and Beauty items will be available for purchase. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited so pre-registration is required by May 22nd. Registration fee: $10.00 per person. To register please contact: Sharon MacNeil 725-2177 or Anne MacKenzie 622-2667. Sponsored by Central Cape Breton Community Ventures, Wellness Committee and the Victoria County Community Health Board.

Provincial Gaelic Gathering ‘Le Ch�ile � Together’

Hosted this year on May 11, at the Rankin School of the Narrows in Iona and the Christmas Island Fire Hall. Free admission for the DAY PROGRAM at Rankin, which includes a trade show and day-long children's activities: opens at 10 am with tea, followed by the 10:30 Comhairle na G�idhlig Annual General Meeting. Lunch is provided, with  sessions on language, using technology in learning, and Colour from a Gaelic perspective. The afternoon will include discussion on bringing together learning and teaching styles, and youth presentations.

EVENING Maragan / Roast Beef Dinner served at 6 pm at Christmas Island, with Guest Speaker Hector MacNeil and Master of Ceremonies Angus MacLeod. C�ilidh and square sets to follow until 11 pm - instruments welcome. Silent auction. Reserve tickets for dinner are now available for $20 � free for native speakers, by contacting (902) 258-5768 or E-mail council@gaelic.ca. Children’s meals also available.

Washabuck Fitness Circuit

Washabuck Fitness Circuit is scheduled to restart on Wednesday May 15th at 6:30 pm at the community centre in Lower Washabuck with certified fitness instructor Cyndi Ingraham. Bring your own mat and water. Cost is $10 per evening.

Karate Class - Iona Academy of Martial Arts -

Starting Saturday, April 27th and ending June 22nd at the Iona Parish Centre - from 12:00 am to 1:00 pm for ages 5-11 years; 1:15 to 2:15 ages 11 and up. Fee $50.00. Come out for a free trial class. Sponsored by: Central Cape Breton Community Ventures, Wellness Committee. To register or for more information please contact Sensei, Mary MacNeil at: 539-6051 or email: mmacneil@seasidehighspeed.com.

Spring into Wellness

Women’s Wellness Matters � day long event featuring Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition at the Highland Heights Inn, Iona, on Saturday, May 25^th, from 9 am to 3 pm. More details to follow. Sponsored by Central Cape Breton Community Ventures, Wellness Committee and the Victoria County Community Health Board.

Senior Citizens Complex in Iona

Has 1 bedroom apartments for rent for seniors and mature adults. Apartment rentals include heat and lights. Rents are $550.00 or less depending on your income. For viewing or discussion please contact Lee MacMullin at 902-539-8520 or 902-564-6166.

Bookmobile Visits

The Victoria County Bookmobile is planning on extra visits to the Iona area this winter starting Friday, January 25 at the Iona Legion from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
We will also be continuing with our regular stops in the area starting with our new winter schedule on January 10.
This puts us in the Iona area every 2 weeks. Of course at both stops we will be giving patrons a 4 week loan period. So no matter where you happen to catch us you have items for 4 weeks from the day you check them out. This includes all items...DVD's, Books, Magazines, etc.
The Victoria County Bookmobile is fully computerized. Users can request items on site at the bookmobile or you can access your Cape Breton Regional Library account online from home at CBRL.CA... Search for items, place holds (choose the Vic.Co.Bookmobile as a pick up) and also renew items for another 4 weeks.
Don't have a CBRL card? No problem! You can register at the bookmobile. It only takes minutes.
Looking forward to seeing you out for a visit!

Schedule for Iona- Beginning January 2013- Every 2 weeks
Thursday, January 10, February 7, March 7, April 11, May 9, June 6
Iona (St.Columba Church) 11:45 - 12:15;
Jamesville (Dunn Rd.) 1:45 - 2:15;
MacKinnon Harbour (next to Hbr Greenhouse)� 2:30 - 3:00;
Ottawa Brook (John Neil George Rd.)� 3:15 - 3:30;

Friday January 25, February 22, March 22
Iona Legion 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

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Iona CAP Site (Website)

Student Employment Opportunties

Iona CAP Site has 2 Summer Youth Employment Opportunities. For details and to apply, visit www.ionacapsite.com

Exploring Local History & Heritage

Exploring our local history & heritage by engaging local seniors to share stories and memories is part of Victoria County CAP Sites Association’s “Local History & Heritage Project”. Visit http://ionacapsite.com/ for more information and to participate.

Br. 124, Royal Canadian Legion (Website)

Saturday Night Darts

DARTS 7:30 p.m. Every Saturday Night.
COME OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. Teams are picked each night.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Bingo!!! - Monday Nights

Enjoy an evening of relaxation with a chance to take home some extra cash. Early Bird games start at 7:45 p.m.
PRIZES for 20 May 2013:
Building Jackpot - $1800.00 Rising Jackpot- $4049.25 and Toonie Jackpot - $199.00 + 1/2 Sales

Friday Night Suppers/Ceilidhs

Supper from 6 to 7 pm
May 25 - Grilled Haddock
May 31 - Corned Beef & Cabbage

Ceilidh from 7 to 10 pm
May 24 - Silver Moon
May 31 - Lynn Chisholm

BAR HOURS

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - bar closed
Thursday - 4:00 to 11:00
Friday - 4:00 to Midnight
Saturday - 4:00 to Midnight

Highland Village Museum/ An Clachan Gàidhealach (Website)

Winter Hours

The Highland Village visitor centre (administration & gift shop) is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Our 2013 season starts June 1st.

In the meantime, mark your calendars for some of our 2013 events:
* 52nd Annual Highland Village Day Concert - Saturday, August 3
* Pioneer Day - Saturday, September 7
* Oidhche nam B�can/Night of the Spooks - October 24, 25 & 26

Watch here and our website for more dates.

Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (Website)

Waterfront Services and Propane Tank Exchange

Open for the season: Public washrooms, showers, laundry and new this year... propane tank exchange.

Wheelhouse Cafe Opens May 17 - Weekends Only

The cafe will be open with a limited menu from noon until 7pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (& Monday of the long weekend).
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our grand opening. the 50/50 draw was won by John and Judy MacNeil of Gillis Point.

Mobile Sailing School Returns to the Barra Strait July 29 - Aug 2

The Nova Scotia Yachting Association is bringing its mobile sailing school to the Grand Narrows waterfront again this year. The program is designed to teach children in rural areas the basics of sailing and water safety. The course is suitable for children between 7-14yrs. Cost: $125. The program is fully insured, pdf's and all necessary equipment will be provided. Access boat available.
Contact: GNWDS@hotmail.com or phone Brenda at 578-4100.

Annual Meeting - Tuesday, May 27

7pm at Ferrymens Hall.

Student Employment Opportunities - Summer Season

The GNWDS is now accepting resumes for the positions of marina attendant and recreation coordinator. Students must be between 15 & 30 yrs of age and be enrolled in a full time high school or secondary school program. If you are interested in applying, please email resume to gnwds@hotmail.com deadline for applications: Wed, May 22.

Boisdale Fire Hall

BREAKFAST

SUNDAY JUNE 2nd 9a.m-noon.

Dave Gunning

DAVE GUNNING

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013

WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAILS

ENNIS

SATURDAY, AUG. 17, 2013
These sisters from Newfoundland,
grounded in traditional Irish music, use that style to create music whose themes are totally contemporary. Their harmonies are close & precise.
As the Ennis Sisters, the group released six CDs, toured the Middle East, Norway, the UK, every province in Canada, & 90% of the US, accumulating their own gold record, plus two compilation gold records along the way. In addition to sharing the stages with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the Chieftains, Mary Black & Jann Arden, career highlights include a Juno Award, a Socan Award, & multiple ECMAs & Music Newfoundland Awards & nominations.
As Ennis, sisters Maureen & Karen ( along with music collaborator / band member, Mark Murphy) released Lessons Learned in 2011, winning the 2011 ECMA for Roots Traditional Recording of The Year.
Watch for further details

BEGINNERS YOGA

Beginners Yoga
Mondays, Boisdale Fire Hall 7:00pm
Please note that on the first Monday of the month, classes start an hour earlier, at 6:00pm.
Bring a mat, blanket & wear comfortable clothing
Class is $5.00 per person, Everyone welcome
For any other details contact Anita MacKinnon 871-2074

PROGRESSIVE 45 CARD GAME

Will be held every Wednesday at 8:00pm at the Boisdale Fire Hall. Light Lunch will be served. Jackpot, Loonie draw & even Splits.

Féis an Eilein (Website)

Student Employment

F�is an Eilein is accepting applications from Students ages 15-30 for 1 Gaelic Language/Music Instructor. Employment term is July 1st - August 23rd @40 hours per week. Please forward your application including resume to feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca or PO Box 317 Christmas Island B1T 1R7. Applications must be received by Friday June 14th.

Rankin School of the Narrows
Sgoil Mhic Fhraing a' Chaolais (Website)

The Road Back Home

Students at Rankin School of the Narrows are producing an original musical. The Road Back Home, is a story set in Cape Breton that explores the true meaning of home through comedy and song. The musical will be held on June 7th and 8th in the school gym. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/student, Tickets are first come, first serve and must be paid for upfront. Tickets will be available for purchase at the school beginning May 21st. They will be available for pre-sale at the legion during supper on Friday, May 17th; after mass at all 3 churches on May 18th and 19th and they will also be available at Bingo in Christmas Island on May 19th and in Iona on May 20th.Seating is limited.

We hope to see you there!

BlackHouse Company Product Available

The Rankin School Junior Achievement group � The BlackHouse Company � have their laundry soap available for sale. Each unit’s cost is $4.00. If you would like to purchase any of their product please contact the school. If you have a child attending Rankin School, send in a note with payment included with them and we will send the product home with your child. You can also send an email to rankin@staff.ednet.ns.ca to request product and make arrangements for payment.

The BlackHouse Company would like to thank all those that have supported their efforts.

School Contact Number � 725-2210

Rankin School Website Link

Rankin School of the Narrows has a new website! Visit at http://rankinschoolofthenarrows.com/

Home & School

Meeting Dates

Next meeting:

Monday, June 3rd - 7pm at Rankin School

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Parishes

Ministries For St. Columba

April 21 - Readers: Neil & Peggy, Eucharist: Anne, Elizabeth & Francis, Hospitality: Neil James, Dan Joseph, Larry, Timmy, Altar Servers: Trevor, Courtney, Hannah

April 28 - Readers: Gail & Alyssa, Eucharist: Dale, Angela & Wendy, Hospitality: Jimmy H, Buddy, Paul, Foncie, Altar Servers: Craig, Sarah, Jamie

May 5 - Readers: Pauline & Judy, Eucharist: Betty, Sharon & Elizabeth, Hospitality: Donna, Jimmy, Johnnie, DA, Altar Servers: Trevor, Samera, Alyssa

May 12 - Readers: Elizabeth & Hannah, Eucharist: Bernadette, Anne & Charlie, Hospitality: Pauline, Pius, John Joseph, Neil, Altar Servers: Lauren, Craig, Courtney

May 19 - Readers: Claire & Neil, Eucharist: Wendy, Francis & Angela, Hospitality: Neil James, Dan Joseph, Larry, Timmy, Altar Servers: Trevor, Hannah, Sarah

May 26 - Readers: Joe & Peggy, Eucharist: Dale, Betty & Sharon Hospitality: Jimmy H, Buddy, Paul, Foncie, Altar Servers: Samera, Jamie, Alyssa

Request For New Readers For St. Columba Church

We are looking for new readers at St. Columba Church. If you are interested please call or email Pauline Campbell. Phone - 725-2698 or email piusandpauline@gmail.com.

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday - 4:00 pm - St. Andrews, Boisdale
Saturday - 5:30 pm - St. Barra, Christmas Island
Saturday - 5:30 pm - Queen of the World, Wagmatcook
Sunday - 9:00 am - St. Michael's, Baddeck
Sunday - 9:30 am - St. Mary's, Frenchvale
Sunday - 11:00 am - St. Columba, Iona

Volunteer Fire Departments

Iona Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Meeting

The Iona Fire Dept. regular meeting is usually held on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm at the the Fire Hall.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Neighbourhood Watch Update # 31

Hello, everyone. The Christmas Island and Area Neighbourhood Watch committee will be hosting several meetings in the next few months, so mark the dates on your calendar and plan on attending. All the meetings begin at 7PM at the Christmas Island Fire Hall. 1. April 4, 2013 � Here is a chance to meet the new community liaison police officer, Constable Shaun MacLennan of the CBRM Police. Constable MacLennan will give a presentation on general safety as well as the new 211 program launched in February in Nova Scotia. There will be an opportunity for asking questions and airing concerns. 2. April 25, 2013 � Rebecca Walker, Seniors Advocate, and Cheryl MacQuarrie, Regional Coordinator for Community Links and chair of the local Aging Well Together Coalition, will be giving a presentation on the different resources available such as tax rebates, grant applications, respite, and government resources. Copies of the Seniors’ Directory will be available also. 3. June 13, 2013 � Constable Shaun MacLennan will be in attendance and will give a presentation on community safety and theft prevention.

We hope to see you at the fire hall. Come and have a cup of tea and discuss your concerns. Everyone welcome. Finally, here’s another date to put on your calendar. Saturday, May 25 is Community Clean-up Day in CBRM, so do your part to make our communities cleaner. Come to the Christmas Island Fire Hall at 10 am to pick up garbage bags and gloves. Hope to see you there.

TIP OF THE MONTH � Be wary of selling items on sites like Kijiji, as the buyers you think are legitimate, might not be.

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