The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society is currently is accepting applications for the following summer positions:
- Head Cook/Kitchen Manager (Wheelhouse Cafe)
- Cooks (Wheelhouse Cafe)
- Servers (Wheelhouse Cafe)
- Marina Attendants (Barra Strait Marina)
- Student position (14 Weeks): Business Development Coordinator

For further information on these positions, please visit our website at: www.grandnarrowswaterfront.com

Resumes and inquires may be sent to: GNWDS@hotmail.com

The next General Meeting for the GNWDS is scheduled for Thurs., April 25 at 7pm.
Location of meeting to be determined.
New members are welcome to attend.

A new Monday Night Bingo season starts on April 22.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Mini BINGO: 7:45pm
Regular games: 8:00pm
Cash only (ATM on-site)
Games include: Rising Jackpot, Regular Jackpot and Toonie Game
Players under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

General Legion meetings are scheduled for the first Wed. of every month.
The next general meeting:
May 1st at 7:30pm
All Legion members are welcome to attend!

Current Bar Hours:
Saturday - Thursday: Closed
Friday: 6-11pm

Music:
April 19: DJ Slim
April 26: Darren Stevens

Chase the Ace - Every Friday:
Ticket winner for April12: Phyllis MacLellan from Ottawa Brook!
Amount won: $608
Card Picked: Ten of Clubs
Next week's jackpot will start at $17,680.50 and with 22 cards

Chase the Ace Tickets will be on sale from 7:30-8:00pm every Friday at the Legion with draw shortly afterwards.
Tickets are $5 for one coloured ticket or $20 for a book of all four coloured tickets.
Ticket winner will win 20% of weekly sales plus a chance to draw the Ace of Spades to win the growing jackpot.
Participants must be 19yrs or older (bar will be open).
Complete details including "House Rules" can be found on the Legion Website (link above).

Tickets can be purchased during the week until 3pm Friday at:
- The Little Dipper Boutique (at the Iona Heights Inn)

This lottery is in support of:
RCL124 Grandona, Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society and Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc.
Thank you for your support!

Canada Summer Jobs - Employment Opportunities

Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc. is now accepting resumes for the following positions:

Marketing Co-ordinator - $15.20/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Marina Worker - $15.20/hour, 35 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Applicants must be between the ages of 15-30 inclusive. Students/non-students may apply. Resumes can be emailed to ccbcvi@gmail.com Deadline for applications is May 10th.

Seniors Social Gathering – Ages 55 and up – starting on Wednesday, April 10th at the St. Columba Church Centre, Iona, 11am to 1pm. Enjoy a free light lunch with tea and coffee provided. Come out to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Card and board games will be available for use. Learn about your community, listen to a presentation or visit with a friend. We ask that you please not wear scented products. Thank you for your understanding. Sponsored by: CCBCVI

8th Annual Àros na Mara World Oceans Day Festival will be celebrated from Thursday, June 6th to Sunday, June 9, 2024. – Àros na Mara (Gaelic for House of the Sea). Our festival is a family event with ocean themed interactive displays, historical information, music, food and other items. The theme for the festival is: “Tides are Changing”. Further updates to follow – please check: www.arosnamara.ca, www.experienceiona.ca , www.centralcapebreton.com

The Boisdale Fire Hall presents Highland Gold Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast (Pancakes, sausage, homemade baked beans, toast, biscuits, tea, coffee & juice) Cost: $15.00 Highland Gold Maple Syrup products will be available at the hall. Sunday, May 5, 2024 In support of the Boisdale Fire Hall. There will be a Flea Market on location, in the Fire Bay from 9am - 12pm, The flea market is in support of St. Andrews Cemetery Fund.

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

Canada Summer Jobs – 2024

St Barra Parish plans to hire two workers for 8 weeks this summer. One will look after the mowing and trimming at the church and cemetery in Iona, and the second person will do the same in Christmas Island. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age and have some experience with mowing and trimming equipment. The position runs from July 2 to August 26, 35 hours a week at $15.20 per hour. If you are interested, please forward your resume to Hugh MacKinnon at hlmackinnon2@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is May 2, 2024.

ST. BARRA PARISH: The Sacraments of First Eucharist, First Penance and Confirmation will take place at St. Columba Church, Iona, in the spring. Eligible candidates for First Eucharist (Grades 2 and up); First Penance (Grades 4 and up) and Confirmation (Grades 7 and up) are required to register by emailing stcolumba.iona@ns.sympatico.ca or by phoning Josie at 902-725-2173. More information on classes, etc., will be announced at a later date. This is for children in Iona area, Christmas Island area and Boisdale area. Please register as soon as possible. Thank you.

WINDOWS AT ST.COLUMBA CHURCH-The two wooden windows on the water side of the church will need to be replaced this year at an estimated cost of $2000 per window. As was done with the previous window replacement, any parishioner or friend of the parish who would like to donate a window in memory of a family member or friend can do so by contacting Gregory at 902-295-7843.Thank you for your consideration.

St. BARRA, the first church in Central Cape Breton, is the new salt giving fresh flavor to the manna from heaven, the Word of God. At 10:00 AM every Sunday morning the Word of God, transcribed in the Bible, is read and explained for us today which brings the the past to life in our times. The Lord God says: I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and who is yet to come, the Almighty. ( Rv.1: 8 ) Everyone is welcome to come hear the words of God explained, for us today. When : Sundays at 10:00 AM at St. Barra's Church in Christmas Island.

Bulletins, news and reflections for our family of parishes can be found on our website: www.parishesofcentralcapebreton.ca

The regular meeting of the Boisdale Volunteer Fire Dept. will be held the first Monday of the month at 7pm.All Welcome

In the event of a prolonged power outage EMO will request we open the St. Columba Church Centre as a warming centre for anyone requiring assistance. If you require assistance before the warming centre is open you can call 1.) EMO Coordinator Lyle Donovan 1 (902) 578-1994 2.) Colin MacNeil 1 (902) 371-0598 3.) Gregory MacNeil (902) 295-7843 or any Fire Department Member. Iona Volunteer Fire Department

The Bologna Colorado show.
They're a rock band based out of Halifax.
They also have 2 openers coming with them: Bradley Murphy of East Bay and Bethany June of Ontario.

Sunday, April 14th at 2PM
Admission is $15 at the door, or $10 if booked in advance at bolognacolorado.com