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:

March 1 - Jonathan Andrews
March 8 - Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young

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

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 Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society is now accepting applications for 2025 summer employment.
Students and non-students may apply.

Positions available:
- Food and Beverage Servers
- Cooks
- Marina Attendant
- Assistant Manager (Cafe)

Resumes and inquires may be sent to: GNWDS@hotmail.com
The Grand Narrows Waterfront Dev. Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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 NOTE: Due to the heavy rain and strong winds in the forecast for Thursday evening, Meat Draw and Games Night for Feb. 27 is moved to Friday Feb. 28.
Draws and snacks will take place at the usual times. Chase the Ace to follow.

Gift basket contents include:
Merchandise from Island Folk Cider, Breton Brewing, Jills Chocolates, one night stay at the Iona Heights Inn and a $50 gift card from the Frolic & Folk Pub.
Tickets: $2ea or 3 for $5 (tickets available at the bar)
Winning ticket to be drawn following the St. Patrick’s Day Supper on March 14
Permit #AGD-351567-25

On the Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage
Served with potatoes, turnip, carrots, biscuits, soda bread & tea/coffee
Desserts available ($5)

Cost: $22.50 (tax incl’d) - Eat-in or Take-out
Serving time: 6pm (bar opens at 5pm)
Feel free to reserve your meal (walk-ins also welcome)
To reserve your meal Click Here
Please leave your name, indicate how many meals you wish to reserve and if eat-in or take-out

Gift Basket Draw to follow meal
Live music by Jacob Noonan
Chase the Ace draw at 8pm
Note: The wearing of green is strongly encouraged!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Legion
Tuesday, March 4 from 5 - 6:30pm (bar service available)
Adm. $12 (hst inc'd)
includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon & Homefries, coffee/tea
All ages welcome (no reservations req'd).

PLEASE NOTE: Meat Draw and Games Night for Feb. 27 is moved to Friday Feb. 28.

Thursday Night Meat Draw, Games Night!
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

Kitchen Snack for Feb. 27:
- Housemade Canadiana Pizza (Pepperoni, green pepper and mushrooms, mozzarella) $5/slice
- Available from the Baking Table: Tea Biscuits, Cookies, oatcakes and other delectable treats (packaged 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. March 5th.
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 Feb. 21: Maria McMillan from Ontario/Jamesville!
Amount won: $256
Card Picked: Ten of Spades
The next Chase the Ace draw will be Feb. 28
Jackpot: $4,168.50 (plus 30% weekly sales)
Cards left: 43

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!

Notice: Mat Yoga is cancelled for Tuesday, Feb 25th 6pm, at the St. Columba Church Centre. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay well.

Yoga classes change in days and times.

Thursday will be chair yoga at 10am.

Tuesday will be mat yoga at 6pm.

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

Feb. 26 – Cards, games and socialize

March 5- Home Support Representative

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!

Feis an Eilein Advanced Beginner Gaelic Classes Winter 2025

Advanced Beginner Gaelic Mondays starting Jan. 20th 2:00-4:00 pm 8-week session. For those with some previous exposure to Gaelic (eg. basic words and phrases). Classes will be taught using GaB immersion. Cost: $40 for 8 weeks of classes. Instructor: Hannah Krebs. Classes will be held in a home setting in Christmas Island. Email hannah_krebs@yahoo. ca to register

Sponsored by Gaelic Affairs lomairtean na Gàidhlig

CORNED BEEF DINNER

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 support our fundraiser for a new rescue vehicle!

$25 MEAL TICKET INCLUDES corned beef, POTATO,carrot, turnip, cabbage,biscuits, TEA & COFFEE

DESSERT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5.00- CHEESECAKE with your choice of topping

2:00PM - 3:00PM: TAKE-OUT PICK UP ONLY

3:30PM - 4:30PM: FIRST SITTING

5:00PM - 6:00PM: SECOND SITTING

tickets must be purchased in advance and can only be used for the designated sitting time indicated on your ticket.

FOR questions: BOISDALESUPPER@GMAIL.COM Or Call- 902-217-5731

To Purchase tickets: http://tinyurl.com/boisdaledinner

Darts Friday At 7.30 Fun night bar open

Are you a musician eager to learn and play Celtic music in a relaxed, informal group setting? In memory of the late Eddy Rodgers—an inspiring director and mentor who gave so much to the Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association and the broader Celtic music community—the association is hosting a Eddy Rodgers Legacy Session at St. Columba Parish Hall on Wednesday, February 26th, at 7 PM. Led by fiddler Stephanie MacDonald and pianist Margie Beaton, this session will provide players with the necessary music, chords, and guidance. Fiddlers and accompanists of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. The atmosphere is casual and supportive, encouraging learning and collaboration. Participation is completely free, and an additional session is planned for March, with the exact date to be determined. Come be part of this special musical gathering!

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!