The Green Beacon project aims to make the community centre, and the communities of Main-à-Dieu & area, sustainable - both fiscally and environmentally - as well as a model for other coastal communities wishing to 'go green'. Read more»
Recent Blog posts
July 12, 2010
The Main-A-Dieu Community Development Association in partnership with the C@P Society of Cape Breton are hosting a Family C@P day at the Coastal Discovery Centre on Thursday, July 15th.
Festivities begin at 11:00am and include free hot-dogs and drinks, computer access and lots of games with prizes to be won!
For more information please call 902-733-2653
January 29, 2010
The New Year brings with it new and exciting adventures and opportunities. The Main-A-Dieu Development Association has lots on the go including the upcoming ‘Pancake Breakfast’ fundraiser to be held Saturday February 6th at the Centre. Tickets are now sold out and everyone is looking forward to a morning of great food and wonderful company!
The ‘Big Wave Cafe’ has been busy serving it’s delicious homemade soups, sweets and warm drinks. A perfect way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.
The ‘Freecycle’ program is also up and running with many interesting and useful treasures waiting to be found. If you have any household items (except electronics!) you were about to throw away … why not donate them to the ‘Freecycle’ program instead. Items are free for the taking and donations are always welcomed.
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Pauline Mesher and her ‘Learning Support Program’ every Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Centre. Parents and children are taught to work together to improve study habits.
For all those who resolved a healthier and more fit New Year the Centre is the place to go! Plans are underway to set up an exercise room. Donations of exercise equipment are always welcomed.
Don’t forget, the Centre has many other wonderful programs and services such as weekly crafts, Tai Chi classes, the C@P site and of course the Main-A-Dieu Library.
June 14, 2010
The Main-A-Dieu Community Development Association is now accepting applications for the position of Progamme Assistant at the Coastal Discovery Centre in Main-A-Dieu. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall and be between the ages of 15 and 30 to qualify for the position.
If interested please email Amanda McDougall at reception@coastaldiscoverycentre.ca prior to June 17th.
June 21, 2010
I know this is still a ways away, but it is exciting none the less! October 15th Main-A-Dieu will hosting an evening of delicious Seafood Chowder at the Centre followed by a Celtic Colours Concert to be held at the Immaculate Conception Parish.
Throughout the summer planning and preparation will commence for the event, but we do need Volunteers to help in any way they can. If you are interested in lending a hand please contact Amanda McDougall at reception@coastaldiscoverycentre.ca or call 733-2258.
Follow the link below to check out our event posting and the many others taking place throughout our lovely island!
http://www.celtic-colours.com/the-latest-news/latest-news/406-celtic-colours-international-festival-announces-line-up-for-2010.html
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The Main-A-Dieu Community Development Association in partnership with the C@P Society of Cape Breton are hosting a Family C@P day at the Coastal Discovery Centre on Thursday, July 15th. 
