Maggie's Journal

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This is my horoscope for today. It's rather a good one, I think I'll keep it for a while. "This is a time for getting a little loose and wild with friends, going dancing, or doing something out of the ordinary that is stimulating and fun. You meet interesting new people and are more open to people who are quite different from yourself." Where is the dance this weekend? There's one in St. Peter's Monday evenings at 7 in the United Church hall. $5.00 We'll be there, will you?

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:51 PM Location United Church Hall, St. Peter's | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Marble Mountain Family Fun Day noon - 6 today at the wharf and beach.

There will be games with prizes for the kids. Magician! Juggler! Face painting! Live music and singing by fabulous local talent on the stage! Dancing, merriment! Food and soft drinks on the wharf! Poker Run! Duck Race!

It will be fun for all - come join us!

* Kindly refain from smoking at this event to set a good example for kids and be considerate of those who are affected by tobacco smoke. Tapadh leat!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:54 AM Location Marble Mountain Beach and Wharf | Permalink | Comments (0)

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St. George's Channel Hall will hold their annual Hog & Hen BBQ tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, August 7, followed by Irish Pub Night with Irish music and open mic. Great food will be accompanied by great Irish music and phenomenal local talent.

The bbq will take place from 12:00 noon until 6:00, then open mic from 7:00 to midnight, music all day, if it's the same as last year. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.) 

It promises to be lots of fun for everyone and good craic, as the Irish say. There may be good beer from the Wolfville microbrewery again this year, I haven't heard anything about that this year.

We plan to arrive at 7 for Pub Night and Open Mic.  Come join us for a very good time!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 10:42 AM Location St. George's Channel Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Come to mass with us, we'd love to have you! 1:00

Mass is held only in the summer because there is no electricity and no heat in the church. The bench seats are hard so bring a pillow.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:50 PM Location Historic St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Marble Mountain, NS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The tickets are selling out quickly. Already some of the concerts are sold out and tickets have only been on sale for 2 days. If you want to attend any concerts, I higly recommend you hurry and get them NOW, right this very minute.

Our favorites are the local concerts. We always attend Whycocomagh, Lower River, Orangedale, Judique and Glendale.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:48 PM Location Cape Breton Island | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Only in the summer! Mass will be held in historic St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 1:00 today. Come join us.

You don't need to be cathlic and you don't need to be religious, just repectful once you're in there. Why would you attend? Because this is the old church, mass is only held in there in summer becuase there is no electricity in there so no lights and not heat for the winter months. It's a lovely, old church and it is on the historical register. Mass is mercifully short, which is good because those plank seats get very hard very quickly. If it makes your bum hurt, offer it up or bring a cushion.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:19 AM Location St' Joseph's Catholic Church, Marble Mountain | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Rob has asked me to share this invitation with you. On Saturday, July 10th, Louise and Rob Woodley will be holding an informal ‘beer and dogs’ do at their new home. They would like very much if you would come and join them and celebrate their moving out of the garage and into a real house.

The party will begin at 3pm and will go until whenever it ends.

  They will be supplying the beer and dogs. If you want to bring more beer, or stuff to go with dogs, then feel free – but it’s really not necessary just as long as you bring yourselves (and anyone else you think we know, but whose email address we don’t have!) Musicians – a chance for a jam might present itself. Stranger things have happened.

  We’re looking forward to seeing Rob, meeting Louise and seeing them in their new home in West Bay Marshes. See you there!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:51 PM Location West Bay Marshes | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The hens are having a BIG crisis - this morning we introduced the black bantam peeps to the older hens, which are twice the size of the peeps.

The peeps are happily standing in their new digs but the older, bigger Golden Comet hens are aghast at the intruders in their house. One by one they trot up the ramp, peer in the door to their house, make very concerned noises, then trot back down to the run. They don't know what to do about the interlopers in their house.

An intrepid hen, one who no doubt must need to lay an egg, has found the courage to go in the house and into the laying box. She is in there making a ruckus and hasn't hunkered down yet to make her deposit. Poor things have no courage. This is also the first rooster they have ever seen.

The queen hen has been trotting around the run and up & down the ramp with her neck & tail feathers in a ruff but she has no idea what to do. Golden Comet chickens are known to be particularly docile. Bantams are know to be particularly tough. It's a stand-off!

Did I ever mention that my chickens are chicken? Everything frightens them. When they are scared they run for the safety of their house but not this time, that's where the scary things are.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:33 AM Location Marble Mountain Chicken Coop | Permalink | Comments (0)

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What a fabulous time we all had at the St. George's Channel Hall with entertainment provided by Rob Woodley, Pat Lamey, Heather Richards, Tim Laborie and Adam Cook and friends.

The music started at 7:30, with a full house and then some, and played until 10:00 with only a break for sandwiches, sweets and tea at 8:30. It was a blast and I am sure that everyone had a great time.

What a great bunch of people they are at St. George's Channel! They managed to raise approximately $1,137.00 for our new hall fund. Thank you all for your wonderful and much appreciated support. You rock! We couldn't ask for better neighbors.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:01 AM Location St. George's Channel Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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‘THE WILLOW GARDEN’ RHODODENDRON & AZALEA WEEKEND

Everyone is welcome to come have a leisurely stroll through the garden. We expect a good display from both the Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Bring a friend!

Drop in anytime between 12PM - 4PM, Saturday, June 12th & Sunday June 13th (Remember you can always visit other times as well!)

Cheers,

Sharon & Bill

#407 Old Maryvale Road

Antigonish Co., NS

Tel (902) 863-6307

www.willowgarden.net

Posted by Maggie Davis At 1:17 PM Location Antigonish | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Come to the sale! Crafts, plants, bake sale, salad boxes, jewelry, silk items, knit items, flea market. Marble Mountain Hall 10-2 May 22. I heard a rumor that there was some discussion about making food available for a light lunch but that is not definite.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:13 AM Location Marble Mountain Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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This coming Sunday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m., our beloved minister, Rev. Janet Blois, will give her last service as our minister before she moves away to Sydney. There will be a potluck following the service.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 3:33 PM Location United Church, Orangedale | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Location: Marble Mountain

Date: 05/22/2010

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Bake sale, house plants, garden plants, vegetable plants, fine jewelry and semi-precious stones, beautiful art knitting, salad trays with a variety of lettuce and herbs, silk clothing, flea market items, crafts, etc.

Tables available to rent.

Directions: Marble Mountain Community Hall

Contact Name: Alice

Phone Number: 756-2013

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:28 PM Location Marble Mountain Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Last night's event was a success. It was well-attended and the speaker was excellent. The Maritime Inn did an excellent job with the food - again.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:55 PM Location Bear Head Room, Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Posted by Maggie Davis At 3:42 PM Location Cape Breton Island | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Bake sale, crafts. Rent a table $10. Kathleen Olsen 756-2022. Margeurite Olsen 756-2798.

Saturday, May 1, 11:00 - 1:00

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:27 AM Location Orangedale | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Let's do the annual roadside cleanup the first weekend in May, before the foliage fills out and makes it difficult to retrieve trash from the ditches. We will do the stretch from our house eastward to Pat & Johnny's.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:07 PM Location Marble Mountain Roadside | Permalink | Comments (1)

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The North Mountain communities will be holding a community craft & bake sale and flea market on Saturday, May 22nd, from 10am to 2pm at the Marble Mountain Community Hall.

Donations of baked goods for sale on behalf of the North Mountain Cultural and Recreation Association would be appreciated.

To participate, or for more information, contact Alice at 756-2013 or Lynn at 756-2872.

Tables or spots for the craft and flea market can be reserved for a $5 donation.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:46 AM Location Marble Mountain Community Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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If you have an event to promote, enter it in the Around The Lake calendar. http://www.marblemountainvillage.com/calendar

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:12 AM Location North Mountain and Neighbors | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hi all,

We are starting again with courses at the hall.

Nia

Join us for dance, yoga, and martial art all combined into one workout.

Feb 4th-Mar 11th

Time: 6-7pm Thursday

Fee $48.00

Call Laurie to register 345-2244. Note: Feb 4th class will be held at 5:30pm instead on 6:00pm

Fire Arm Safety Course

Feb 26, 5-9pm

Feb 27, 8:30-5:00pm

Fee: $65.00

Deadline to register is Feb 12th. Call Laurie at 345-2244 to register. Must have 12 people registered to hold course.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:48 PM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Next Monday we will be hosting the continuing weekly Gaelic language immersion learning session in our house. It will start at 10:00 a.m. and go to 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided along with tea and snacks at break. Anyone who is interested in learning the Gaelic language is welcome to join us. Jeff MacDonald will be teaching the class. These classes are always fun. We laugh and learn and get to know other people with the same interest.

The daily fee per class is $20.00 per person and no English is spoken, it's all-Gaelic, all-day, everyone participates. We would like very much to have any Gaelic speakers join us so, please, if you speak the language, come join us. We'd love to have your input and support.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:01 PM Location My House | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Today a group of us went back to the pioneer graveyard to do a little further cleaning of the site. In all, it was Kit & myself, Tom & Jean, John & Pat, Dave D, Jim B, Hughie (he was there earlier in the day) and all our pooches. We attempted to burn the brush & branches that we had cleared & piled up off to the side of the graveyard last week but the strong wind kept blowing out the flames. Even the best pyromaniac among us, Eagle scout Kit, was unable to keep the flames going. We will keep at it, weekend after weekend, until eventually we get the work completed.

Jean thinks she may have located a few more graves in the direction of the water. If the clearing is enlarged, that should help us to identify the sites of any unlocated graves. (Thank you, Hughie, for all your work.)

It is likely that the original settlers were Presbyterian. Where would we find burial records? I did a web search for local historical burial records or graveyards but this one must have escaped the librarian.

The names engraved on the headstones are MacDonald, Campbell, MacKenzie and MacKay. Several folks have taken pix that I hope will be clear enough to put on the community's web page (there is a Flickr account). Does anyone know how to do headstone rubbings? Those would be nice to have, as the engravings on the headstones are gradually etching away.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:37 PM Location Graveyard Cove | Permalink | Comments (0)

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This morning, five of us spent part of the morning clearing the trees & brush away from the old graves of the original settlers from Scotland. Hughie MacDonald went to work with his chainsaw and I piled the branches. Shortly thereafter, Kit arrived and put his boy scout skills to work igniting the pile with matches and birch bark. Eventually Tom & Jean McCann arrived and helped pile the brush.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 1:38 PM Location Graveyard Cove | Permalink | Comments (0)

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They plan to be back here in late April. Hurry, spring!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:49 AM Location BHI | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Message from Jessica:

Bliadhna mhath ur.

An all day Gaelic immersion session with Jeff MacDonald will be held Monday, Jan 11.

It will run from 9:30/10:00 to 3:30/4:00. The fee is $20.00 and includes lunch and tea.

Please let Jessica MacLennan or me know ASAP so she can finalize the plans.

Thanks.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:33 AM Location Blues Mills | Permalink | Comments (0)

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It's still in the calendar for last Sunday but it was postponed to this weekend due to weather.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:27 PM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Should be fun. Hopefully someone has entered details in the Around The Lake calendar.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:20 PM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Sunday afternoon art sessions at the channel hall 2 to 4. Join us when you can.

Thank you, Berni, for including us.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:05 AM Location St. George's Channel Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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They have gone back to Germany. I haven't heard from them since their return home. I hope they all had a safe and uneventful trip. Not to worry, they will be back in the spring. Hopefully by then we'll have a humble coffee shop operational in the neighborhood.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:03 AM Location Marble Mountain | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Attention Artist and Artisans

On Thursday, Oktober 15, in conjunction with CELTIC COLOURS, artists and artisans are invited to show/sell their artwork and crafts at the St. Georges Channel Community Hall. The Hall venue will be part of the advertised Celtic Colours Artisan and Studio Tour.

It will start at 10.00 - ......

To arrange for a display table, please contact Dawn Haloun at 345-2242

Yvonne

Visit my website www.piczo.com/art-knitting

St.Georges Channel Community Hall

Thursday, 15. October

Celtic Colours, artwork and crafts

please come and visite my table

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:28 AM Location St. Georges Channel Community Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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I just got back from my daily walk with the dogs. There are clear tire tracks leading to their place. Start the party!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:15 PM Location Marble Mountain | Permalink | Comments (0)

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A meeting was held to discuss local issues. More info will be forthcoming soon.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:39 PM Location The Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The local unofficial Roadside Cleanup Day will be on Sunday, October 18. There will be two shifts at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. I'll drag out my little red wagon and a couple of big, strong trash bags to do the stretch between my house and John & Pat's.

I decided to declare this without consulting anyone because I saw plenty of trash, fresh and old, on my morning walk. It's an eyesore and soon it will be too chilly and icy to do this job. There's no time like the present to get a good job done. As always for outdoor events, this will be weather permitting.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:23 AM Location Your Roadside | Permalink | Comments (1)

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From Anne Landin about her interview - I did the interview yesterday ... it will be next Friday and I will be in Baddeck for the weavers guild show all day so I won't be able to hear it.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:18 AM Location Radio | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Come and celebrate Halloween with a special evening tour of the Highland Village by lamp light, complete with storytelling, skits and special effects.

The tour is followed by a storytelling session in "The Tuning Room" with fourag, oatcakes and more. This is a family activity enjoyed by all.

Prepaid reservations are required. No refunds or discounts. Cost $12 per adult, $28 per family, or $5 per student. Call (902) 725-2272 for tickets. (7-9 pm each evening).

Note: A few of us went to this last year and we had a very good time. Won't you join us? We plan to go on Friday, September 23. So far the headcount is seven revelers. Remember to call and purchase your ticket quickly as this event tends to sell out. I'll be calling for mine today.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:41 AM Location Iona | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hi everyone,

Here is the fall schedule. Any questions or concerns, please call me at 345-2244 or 838-4318(PEI). I am leaving today for PEI and should be back by the 24th of August.

Thanks

Laurie

Monday

Coffee Club- Drop in and enjoy coffee, tea and activities. Sponsored by the Head of the Bay Senior's Club.

Time-10:00am

When- 1st Monday of every Month, starting in Oct v Hip Hop Dance- Learn the latest moves and grooves to dance. Instructor: Ashley Ryan

When:Sept 28-Nov 23, 8 weeks

Time:5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages-8-15 Min. Reg- 6 children

Cost:$45.00

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Step Dancing- Beginner Step Dancing. Instructor: Ashley Ryan

When:Sept 28-Nov 23, 8 weeks

Time:6:15pm-7:15pm v Ages-8-15 Min. Reg- 6 children

Cost:$45.00

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244 v Tuesday

Children's Playgroup-Drop by with your children for fun, learning, games and activities.

When:Every Tuesday

Time:9:30am-12:00pm

Sponsored by: Family Resource Centre

Yoga- Stretching and moves for your core. Instructor: Marion Sauer

When:Sept 29-Nov 3

Time: 5:15-6:30pm

Cost- $36.00, 6 weeks Min. Reg-8 people

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Dart's- Join our dart league for fun and excitement.

When: starts Oct 6th, every tuesday

Time:7:00pm

Contact to register: Calder MacInnis 345-2753, Murray MacPhie 345-2988

Wednesday

45' Cards-Join us for 45' card play

When: Every Wednesday

Time:8:00pm

Contact: Mitchell Leonard 345-2062

Thursday

Head of the Bay Senior's Meeting-Monthly meeting of the Senior's Club. Please join us for a meeting, lunch, and guest speakers

When: 1st Thursday of every month

Time:11:30am

Contact: Murray MacPhie 345-2988

Friday

Nia for Parent & Child- Parent & Child together enjoy dance and movements. Instructor:Simone Jacobsen

When:Sept 25-Oct 30th

Time:9:00-10:00am

Cost: $36.00, 6 weeks Min reg: 8 people

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Nia for Senior's- Movement and stretching for improved flexibility thru dance. Instructor:Simone Jacobsen

When:Sept 25-Oct 30th

Time:10:30-11:30am

Cost: $48.00, 6 weeks Min reg: 8 people

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Nia for Young People- Fun and movements thru dance. Instructor:Simone Jacobsen

When:Sept 25-Oct 30th

Time:5:00-6:00pm

Cost: $36.00, 6 weeks Min reg: 8 people

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Nia for Adults- Stretching and movements thru dance. Instructor:Simone Jacobsen

When:Sept 25-Oct 30th

Time:6:30-7:30pm

Cost: $48.00, 6 weeks Min reg: 8 people

Contact to register:Laurie McAulay-Urquhart 345-2244

Saturday

45' Card Play- Join us for card play. Sponsored by the Head of the Bay Senior's Club.

When: Sept 26th, last Saturday of every month

Time:8:00pm

Contact: Murray MacPhie 345-2988

Sunday

County Line 4-H Club Meeting- Learn new actives and challenges with your peers.

When- 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month

Time:6:00pm

Contact: Adrian Smith 345-2247

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:36 AM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Kit spotted a cougar as it disappeared into the woods just this side of West Bay. It is dark and has a long tail. I was looking the other direction.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:14 PM Location West Bay | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Country Breakfast - Sunday Sept 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Noon.

From their website: Every third Sunday of each month - our breakfast includes omelets, pancakes. sausages, homemade beans, home fries, toast, tea, coffee, juice and fresh fruit. We do not want anyone to leave hungry so you are welcome to get another plate full. 

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:53 PM Location St. George's Channel Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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A meeting of the Communication Committee will be held this evening in the hall. If you are on this committee, please be there. I humbly request that we keep the meeting on point and moving along so we don't linger in there longer than necessary. Thank you.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 4:48 AM Location The Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New Glasgow operation has twice as many vendors in its second year. If the decibel level of the chatter in the New Glasgow Farmers Market is any indication, business is booming.

It’s true, market manager Alanna Murray said Saturday. Now in its second season, the market has about doubled the number of vendors and seen an increase in shoppers.

The market opened experimentally at Glasgow Square last summer with 15 to 20 vendors.

This year, when it opened in a new downtown location with a board of directors and Ms. Murray as manager, there were at least 27 vendors during regular Saturday morning hours of operation.

"It’s building. Everybody seems to be doing well," she said as she surveyed the busy floor of a former store on Provost Street.

More than 30 per cent of the vendors are farmers selling their fruit, vegetables, flowers, meat, eggs and wool. The remaining booths sell baked goods, fudge, jams and jellies, hand crafted items, soap, photographs and similar items.

"Our goal would be to double the number of growers," she said, adding that the market was established to offer a sales venue for local food producers and to promote the local food movement. In the friendly setting, vendors can talk to customers about their products and offer recipes and other advice, she said.

Most of the market’s producers run small farm operations with few resources, so it’s a good opportunity for them, she said.

"It’s huge encouragement for younger people to get into farming," she said.

The biggest challenge for any entrepreneur or new enterprise is marketing.

"It’s no good to do all the work if no one knows you’re here," she said.

Four farmers and an artisan serve on the volunteer board of directors. Because of the connection between good nutrition and good health, the group made a pitch to Pictou County Council to include the farmers market in a regional wellness centre that is yet to be constructed.

The proposal was well received, said Ms. Murray, noting that the current location may not be available next year if the space is rented to a year-round business. The market will stay open this fall until Oct. 31, and re-open in May.

There has been no opposition to the market. Its one weekend morning of operation likely doesn’t present a threat to big grocery chains or other food businesses, she said.

The market has also turned into the place to be on Saturday mornings in New Glasgow, with shoppers stopping over tea or coffee and homemade cookies to chat with friends.

Experienced farmers market shoppers know they have to get there early for the best selection, Ms. Murray said.

"It gets people out on Saturday mornings."

By MONICA GRAHAM 2009-09-13 mgraham@herald.ca http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1142222.html

Posted by Maggie Davis At 11:38 AM Location Local Communities | Permalink | Comments (0)

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"October 15, St.Georges Channel Community Hall CELTIC COLOURS artwork and crafts....come and see my Artknitting... Yvonne"

That's a Thursday, I'll try to get to it.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:25 AM Location St.Georges Channel Community Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hello everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed your summer!

I am contacting everyone to see if they are interested in participating in an English Second Language class in the Strait Area.

Through the Teach Immigrants English (TIE) Program, we are hoping to be able to provide an English class to students within a driving distance of Port Hawkesbury.

If you think this class would be beneficial or if you know someone in the Inverness and Richmond area that may like to attend please contact me by responding to this email so I can add you to the list.

If I have enough students by the third week in September, we should be able to provide this service to you.

If you are a Permanent Resident this program would be free of charge, if you are here in Canada on a permit it may be possible for you to attend for a small fee for instruction.

Finally, if I do not have enough for a class, it is possible to provide individual language instruction in your home.

If you would like additional information on what the program is about, you can contact the instructor Patricia Cloutier at 902-387-2639 or 902-533-4252.

I hope to hear back from you soon

Best wishes,

Tanya

Tanya Felix

Regional Immigration Navigator

Strait Highlands Regional Development Agency

Nova Scotia- Canada

Ph:902-625-3929 ex 6

Fax:902-625-1559

Email:tanya.felix@immigrationnavigator.ns.ca



Guysborough Co RDA (Community Identified)

Antigonish RDA (Community Identified)

Strait Highlands RDA (Community Identified/ Settlement)

Posted by Maggie Davis At 3:13 PM Location Strait Area | Permalink | Comments (0)

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You are cordially invited to join all of us in Orangedale Station to celebrate with Art and Berle upon the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The event is being held from 2:00 to 5:00 Saturday, September 12.

In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned good to donate to the food bank in their honor.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 4:07 PM Location Orangedale | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Great news! Today Martin and Gabi heard from their lawyer that they have been approved to become permanent residents in Canada. Wahoo! I'm getting the champagne ready now.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:13 PM Location Big Harbour Island/Malagawatch | Permalink | Comments (0)

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In case you haven't seen him yet, Dave Campbell is in town with his son, Bryan. They will be here for a few more days before they return to VA. He's looking for a sailing partner.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 11:02 AM Location Malagawatch | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hello all.  Just a quick reminder of the meeting this Tuesday the 14th at 7:00 p.m. of the North Mountain Nature & Garden Club.  It will be held at Carolyn's house, with Carolyn and Gabi providing lunch.

A primary topic will be planning for the Marble Mountain Birding Field Trip on Saturday the 18th, so please plan to attend.

Have a great meeting and see you next month (if not before).

Alice

Treasurer, NMN&GC

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:42 PM Location Chant's | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Reports are that a very good meeting was held with Rodney MacDonald and Larry Maxwell, who is a representative from Sports and Recreation Nova Scotia. In attendance were Kit, Russell and Bill. More details to follow, I've been told.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:52 PM Location The Hall | Permalink | Comments (1)

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From 101.5 The Hawk yesterday: RCMP have released the names of two victims killed in a car crash in Cleveland Monday night.

16 year old Nicole King was a student at SAERC in Port Hawkesbury, where grief councillors have been brought in to deal with the tragedy. She was killed when the car she was driving collided with a vehicle driven by 49 year old Edna Matthews who was also pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car driven by King was taken to hospital and was released. The accident occurred around 9:30 last night on the County Line Rd near Highway 4.

Has Marble Mountain Road become possessed by an evil demon? Two fatal accidents on different parts of Marble Mountain Road within 5 days - what has happened to the road? I know the road is in desperate need of repair but, still, it should be fatal to the alignment of cars, not fatal to the people in them. This is too much for the communities to bear, both tragedies happening so close together. I am sure there are plenty of people who know or are related to the women in both accidents. I know some of them, myself. Everyone is feeling the heartache.

It is becoming apparent that young drivers need to be better informed about safe driving habits and better monitored. This is too much tragedy and likely it's also avoidable.

The last fatal traffic accident on Marble Mountain Road happened in 1915 in Malagawatch. A grandmother riding in a wagon was killed when the horse got spooked.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 10:15 AM Location Cleveland | Permalink | Comments (0)

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When: Wednesday, April 1st 2009 Six Weeks

Time: 5:30pm-6:45pm

Where: West Bay Community Hall

Price: 36,-$

Instructor: Marion Sauer

Phone: 345-2248

Please bring your own mat!!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 10:16 AM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)