Come test your wits & win prizes! 3 Rounds – 12 general knowledge questions each round. Play solo, or form a team. Funniest team name gets showered with accolades. Hosted by your man – Ruarí Aonghas Lonce Murphy, every Thursday Night 8PM

Upcoming music at the pub:
September 26 - Leanne and Susan
October 3 - Jonathan Andrews
October 10 - Helen, Dawn and Kyle
October 17 - Donna DeWolfe

Upcoming summer shows at the pub! tickets available at thefrolic.ca

Wednesday September 30- J.P. Cormier Handful of tickets left
Friday October 2 - True Mountain Laurel <————————NEW SHOW
Saturday November 7 - Hawksley Workman (sold out)


Open 7 days/week 4-9pm kitchen hours. Bar till late. Breakfast daily 8-10am

Open for Dine In service & Take Out Daily 4-9pm

Please call 1-844-733-4662 or visit thefrolic.ca to order anytime during open hours

NSLC Agency Store with Beer, wine, spirits and coolers. Everyday convenience items, confections, tobacco and lottery are also available. Phone number is (902) 725-2000
Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm.
Friday & Saturday 10am-8pm.

Jill's Chocolates are available at the Little Dipper in Iona.
Online orders at www.jillschocolates.com can be picked up at the Dipper as well. Furthermore, there is free shipping on orders over $70 in Nova Scotia.

Volunteer Fire Departments' Chili Cook-Off!
Friday, October 9th - 6pm - Grandona Legion
The Boisdale, Christmas Island and Iona Volunteer Fire Departments will be battling for bragging rights and the coveted "Five Alarm Chili Cup".

Admission: $10
19yrs and over
Music by: Thomas TC Audio Productions

Your $10 Cookoff ticket entitles you to sample each contender's chili and also a full bowl of homemade chili and biscuit from our kitchen.

The Program:

5pm - Bar Opens

6-7pm: Ticket holders sample chili entries and vote for the People's Choice Award. They can also enjoy a full bowl of chili and biscuit from the kitchen.

7pm: The Judges sample entries and vote for the overall winner.

7:30pm: The Peoples Choice Award (A.K.A. "THE BLAZING LADLE") is awarded; The Judges announce the winner of the Cookoff and present the trophy; Chase the Ace tickets go on sale.

8pm: Chase the Ace draw; Music continues.

Come on out to cheer on your local volunteer fire department and show them how much we appreciate all they do for our communities!
All proceeds from the Chili competition will be donated to the Wellness Program at Rankin School of the Narrows.
For more info, visit our Legion website Here.

Join us at the Legion in Iona every Monday night for BINGO.

6:30 - Doors Open
7:30 - Mini-Bingo
7:45 - Regular Games

Jackpot * Regular Jackpot * Toonie Game
All books and cards must be purchased prior to 7:45pm.
Cash only (ATM on site)
Players under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Have you been thinking about joining the Legion? Now is your opportunity.
2026 marks 100 years of The Royal Canadian Legion.
To celebrate: The Legion is offering free membership for the 2026 year.
All first-time members can join at no cost. And will be known as Centenary Members.

Join Grandona Legion Branch 124, at Legion.ca/Join-us.
You can also visit our branch and pick up an application form.
Membership is open to the general public, and individuals do not need to have served in the military to take part.

Note: Free membership does not apply to membership renewals or membership reinstatements for previous members.

Thursday Night Meat Draw, Games Night!
Every Thursday evening
Grandona Legion - Iona

Bar Snack for Oct. 8: TBA

- Meat raffle tickets will be available for purchase
- Raffle draws at 6pm & 7pm with five chances to win each time
- Prizes available to win may include: Steak, Pork, Ground Beef, Ham & Fish
- Darts, cards and other games available to play between draws

Come check it out!
Bar opens at 5pm
Drop in for a game or hang out and socialize with a cold beverage.
19yrs and over

Legion General Meetings are scheduled for the first Friday of the month at 7:30pm
The next General Meeting is: Oct. 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
All members are welcome to attend.

Current Bar Hours:
Saturday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5-8pm
Friday: 6-11pm

Chase the Ace ticket winner for October 2nd: Simon MacKenzie from Benacadie!
Amount Won: $428.00
Card Picked: Nine of Hearts
Next week's jackpot: $9,639.50 (plus 30% weekly sales) and with 43 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)
- Darby's Old Church Kitchen

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!

📅 Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24
🕖 6:00pm to 9:00pm
🎟️ Prepaid reservations required

Experience a special lamplight tour featuring traditional stories, skits and eerie special effects as you make your way through the Village after dark. Then, gather in An t-Àite Cruinneachaidh (“Our Gathering Space”) for traditional tunes and treats, including fuarag, oatcakes and more!

Tickets on sale now. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets online.

This family-friendly Halloween event is sure to be a memorable evening for all ages. 👻

🎃 *Please note that this popular event sells out every year. Space is limited. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be sold at the door. No refunds or discounts.

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village is now open for the season until October 17, 2026 from 10AM - 4:30PM daily. Please phone (902) 725-2272 for more information or visit http://highlandvillage.novascotia.ca/

We are pleased to announce the Senior Lunches for local residents is starting on Wednesday, September 23, from 11 to 1 at the St. Columba Parish Centre.

Enjoy a free light lunch all in a welcoming accessible environment

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Thank you to Cassandra Yonder and Diane Russell. Central Cape Breton Community Ventures

Schedule:

September 23th, - Welcome Back

September 30th, - Fortress of Louisbourg Presentation

October 7th, - Highland Village Presentation

The Iona Port Cafe is open Thursday to Sunday, from 10 to 2. Drop by and enjoy the view.

The Àros na Mara Discovery Centre is open every day from 10 to 4. Drop by and explore what is inside.

The Iona Port Cafe is closed for the season. Please watch for special events and some weekend openings. Thank you for your support.

Boisdale Fire Department is hosting a Codfish Supper at the Boisdale Firehall on Saturday Oct 17, 2026

Take Out 2-3pm

Sit In 3-5pm

Tickets Must be purchased in advance at

http://boisdale.ca/dinners

Or by emailing - Boisdalesupper@gmail.com

Or call Theresa @ 902-217-5731

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

The St.Barra Preservation & Development Society would like to announce their new Christmas Island Monthly Draw!! Details: Monthly prize = > $500 Tickets => $10 ea (limit 100/month) Draws => 2nd Sunday of each month To purchase or sell tickets, please contact: Anna Burke Email: annaburke1@yahoo.ca Text: 902 622-6007 Betty MacKenzie Email: mcknzbetty@aol.com Text: 902 537-1759 100% of proceeds go towards St. Barra Church (Christmas Island) building maintenance. Thank you, your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!