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:

FRIDAY 20 - Singer Ian MacDougall 7:00 - FREE December 21 - No Ceilidh this week
SATURDAY December 28 - Stephanie MacDonald $5
SUNDAY December 29 - Colette Deveaux $5

Open for Dine In service & Take Out Thursdays to Sundays 4-9pm

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

Upcoming events at the Frolic and Folk Pub

All tickets available at thefrolic.ca

November 16 - David Myles (SOLD OUT)
December 30th - Pretty Archie
December 31st - Pretty Archie

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.

The 5hr program (12-5pm) features the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) .-Zone 8 Team. They will be performing on water practise exercises, and providing information about the CCGA and recruiting information.
GNWDS will be reaching out to other Safety organizations in the area to join the program. If you represent an organization and are interested in participating in the days activities be sure to reach out to a GNWDS representative. This is intended to be a educational and family fun event at the Grand Narrows beach and waterfront.
Stay tuned for further details as the day program gets developed.

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A general meeting for the GNWDS will take place on Sun. Jan 12 at 10am.
This meeting will take place at the Legion in Iona.
New members are welcome to attend.

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.

Friday Supper at the Legion - Jan. 24
Menu: Roast Pork with Applesauce
Cost: $17.50 per person (no hst)
Serving time: 5pm
No Reservations Needed

Dinner includes: Roast pork, applesauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, tea/coffee
Options for dessert: Carrot cake and chocolate cake ($5 extra)

5pm - Serving time
6pm – Installation of 2025 Officers
7:30pm – Chase the Ace
8pm - Music

Thursday Night Meat Draw, Games Night and now... TRIVIA!
Every Thursday evening
Grandona Legion - Iona
Bar opens at 5pm

- 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

Thursday Night Trivia - for the month of January (only)!
(in collaboration with the Frolic'n Folk Pub)
Trivia will take place shortly after the last meat draw at 7pm.

Kitchen feature for Jan. 16:
Cuban Sandwiches
Also available on Jan. 16:
A delicious assortment of baked goods, including fresh biscuits, oatcakes and cookies (prepackaged and ready to take home)

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

Monthly general meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm
The next general meeting date: Wed. Feb. 5
All members are welcome to attend.

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

Chase the Ace - Every Friday:
Chase the Ace ticket winner for Jan. 17: Neila Campbell from Grand Narrows!
Amount won: $193
Card Picked: Eight of spades
Next week's jackpot will start at $2,838 and with 47 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!

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village is now closed for the winter season. Tapadh leibh gu mòr. A sincere thank you to our 27,600 visitors this year and to our many wonderful staff and volunteers!

Winter Yoga returns on Fridays starting January 10th, St. Columba Church Centre. Chair Yoga Time: 10am-11am. Mat Yoga Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket and water. If you don't have a mat, don't sweat, there will be a few available for use. Fee for class: Free. All welcome. Instructor: Kristina Rose. For further information email: Kristina Rose at: kristinarose444@hotmail.com. If school is cancelled at Rankin School of the Narrows the class will be cancelled for the day. Sponsored by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and Victoria County Community Health Board.

Seniors Social Gathering – Ages 55 and up – starting up on Wednesday, January 8th 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. If school is cancelled at Rankin School of the Narrows the gathering will be cancelled for the day. Thank you for your understanding. Hosted by: CCBCVI, Wellness Committee and New Horizon for Seniors Program

Schedule of activities and presentations:

Jan. 15 – Indoor Curling – Floor curling is a game for all abilities and equipment is provided. There is no sweeping in this game.

Jan. 22 – Dementia information

Jan. 29- Diet/Label Reading

Àros na Mara Super Bowl Sunday Fundraiser at the Frolic’n ’Folk Pub, doors open at 4pm, Feb. 9th, 2025. Come on out and cheer on your team while enjoying some tasty pub food! Buy a square for $20 for your chance to win up to $1,000.00 based on the game – 1st Quarter Draw $200, 2nd Quarter Draw $200, 3rd Quarter Draw $200, and Super Bowl Champ $400.00. You could go home with $1,000.

Your name is randomly assigned to a square once all squares are accounted for, the numbers 0 to 9, are assigned to the top row and the left hand column of the board. You do not need to be in attendance to win. (zero knowledge of football required!)

To purchase a square email: ccbcvi@gmail.com Please include the word “Super Bowl” in your message. Lottery Permit #AGD-349377-24

Thank you for your support – Àros na Mara Centre, Central Cape Breton Community Ventures

Pickleball is starting up at Rankin School of the Narrows on Monday, Nov. 4th Time: 6 to 7:45.

See dates below:

Nov. 4th, 18th, 25th . Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th

Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th ,Feb. 3rd, 10th, 24th

Mar. 3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st .Apr. 7th, 14th, 28th

May 5th, 12th, 26th , and June 2nd

For further information please contact: Christopher Woodford, Recreation and Physical Activity Coordinator Municipality of Victoria County, P: (902) 294-0063, christopher.woodford@victoriacounty.ca

Àros na Mara Learning & Discovery Centre - Iona Port

Discover the magic of the sea at Àros na Mara Learning & Discovery Centre! Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits, explore the marine life displays, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including our touch tank.

🏠 Àros na Mara, Gaelic for "House of the Sea," invites you to explore, learn, and have fun!

🕐 Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-2pm. Admission is by donation.

👉 Plan your visit today at www.arosnamara.ca and experience the wonders of the ocean firsthand!

- Iona Port Café

Iona Port Café – is closed, but may be open for special events. Thank you to all our supporters. It was nice enjoying a cuppa with you!

Join Us for a Community Meeting!

Comunn Feis an Eilein, a beloved community staple since the early 1990s, invites you to join us for an important meeting on Saturday, February 1st at 1pm at the Christmas Island FireHall. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to teaching, learning, and sharing Gaelic language and culture, especially with youth. Our organization continues to thrive thanks to the passionate involvement of volunteers, many of whom are past students of the Feis eager to give back to the community.

At this meeting, we will brainstorm and discuss exciting plans for Summer 2025 and discuss the various ways you can help. We are seeking volunteers for a variety of roles at our summer events, and we would love to have you involved! Whether you want to lend a hand at events or simply learn more, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

In addition to the discussion, we will celebrate last year’s achievements with our current volunteers. Enjoy a light catered lunch and a cup of tea while getting to know our members and learning more about how you can be part of this vibrant community.

Everyone is welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

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 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 Alanah Head Email: a_lanahhead@outlook.com Text: 782-777-1044 100% of proceeds go towards St. Barra Church (Christmas Island) building maintenance. Thank you, your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!