The bookmobile will make scheduled stops on the following dates:
Next Run: April 15
Following dates: May 13, June 10
Winter Time Schedule:
9:30am - Boisdale Fire Hall
10:30am - Rankin School of the Narrows
11:30am - Grand Narrows Waterfront
1:00pm - Christmas Island Fire Hall
2:00pm - Beaver Cove
2:30pm - Leitches Creek
Don't have a library card? No problem... just ask Mary on the bookmobile
Check out the CBRL website for more info. www.CBRL.ca
NOTE: This bookmobile serves residents of Victoria Co. and CBRM.
The bookmobile does not run when school is cancelled.
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
Saturday Ceilidh. 5-8 Admission $5
Upcoming ceilidhs at the pub:
March 30 - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Susan MacLean
April 6 - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean
April 13 - Buddy MacDonald
April 20 - Jordan Musycsyn
Frolic'n Folk Pub & Grill @ Iona Heights Inn
Open for Dine In service & Take Out, Thursday to Sunday 4-9pm
Please call 1-844-733-4662 or visit thefrolic.ca to order anytime during open hours
Little Dipper Boutique @ Iona Heights Inn
Sunday to Thursday10am-6pm.
Friday & Saturday 10am-8pm.
NSLC Agency Store Beer, wine, spirits and coolers. Everyday convenience items, confections, tobacco and lottery are also be available. Phone number is (902) 7252000
Jills Chocolates @ Iona Heights Inn
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 $60 in Nova Scotia.
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)
- NEW POSTING: Student position (14 Weeks): Business Development Coordinator
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.
Free Community Programming to Rankin School - See below for details
The Municipality of the County of Victoria, with the assistance of Community Champions, is bringing free community programming to the Rankin School of the Narrows in Iona. Community Champions are volunteers from the area who help with on-site delivery of recreation programs in a safe and inclusive environment. If you have questions about the following programs, please contact Christopher Woodford, Active Living and Recreation Coordinator at (902)294 -0063 or by email: christopher.woodford@victoriacounty.ca
Pickleball – Monday evenings - Time 6 to 8 pm - Ages: 15 years of age and older. Program runs to June 10th
Ultimate Frisbee – Thursday evenings - Time 6 to 8 - Ages: 15 years of age and older. Time: 6 pm to 8 pm. Program runs to June 13th.
Family Fun Nights: Is a 4 week drop-in program for all ages showcasing a particular activity as well as offering different giant board / lawn games (4-in-Row, Tumbling Tower, Snakes and Ladders, etc.) – Dates: March 19th, March 26th, April 2 and April 9th. Time 6 to 8 pm
Drop off your Refundables at Rankin School
We are still accepting refundable recyclables here at the school. If you are dropping off Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 - 3 please leave them in the two small wooden boxes beside the shed at the top of the bus loop. If you are dropping off on weekends or after school hours, you can drive down to the garage and place the bags or boxes in the new shed beside the garage. We would like everyone to know that we are very appreciative of any and all donations of refundables. Thanks for your continued support of our school.
Please bring your health card number and ID if you have it.
Public Health clinics are healthcare environments. Masks are required.
Monthly General Meetings
General Legion meetings are scheduled for the first Wed. of every month.
The next general meeting: April 3 at 7:30pm All Legion members are welcome to attend!
Legion Bar Hours
Current Bar Hours:
Saturday - Thursday: Closed
Friday: 6-11pm
FRIDAY AT THE LEGION
Music:
March 29: Russ Mathews
Chase the Ace - Every Friday:
Ticket winner for March 22: Kevin Curry from Beaver Cove!
Amount won: $509
Card Picked: Eight of Clubs
Next week's jackpot will start at 15,217.50 and with 25 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!
Through the efforts of Cyril MacDonald, CBRM Councillor for District 3, The Hills of Boisdale Community Association are pleased to announce the placement of a new Community Cupboard attached to the patio fence at the Boisdale Fire Hall. This service is for the use of the general public: "Take What You Need, Give What You Can." Non-perishable food, clothing items, books etc are gratefully accepted.
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
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's Church in Christmas Island.
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.
Website for Parishes
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
Notice from Iona Volunteer Fire Dept. for Residents
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
St. Paddy’s Day Concert
Sunday, March 17 (2:00-4:00 pm)
47 Church Road, Christmas Island
$20 or advanced $15 tickets => christmasislandevents@gmail.com
Featuring : Brandon Collier + local performers
Special Guest : Pauline Hingston - Irish Culture talk and introduction to Irish greetings
Looking forward to seeing you there,
Christmas Island Events Team
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