Green Beacon Blog

Spring is, well almost, SPRUNG!

The snow is gone and the peepers are out in full melodic force!

Spring is a season of change for the better, and how fitting that a Federal Election has been called for May 2nd.

Voters from Main-A-Dieu will be hitting the polls at the Coastal Discovery Centre to cast their ballots and lucky for them Janice will be offering a delicious meal to those who stop by the Big Wave Cafe.

Fish Chowder will be available for $8.00 and the meal includes a bowl of delicious chowder, roll, home made gingerbread and tea & coffee.

Also, the Main-A-Dieu Community Development Association will be drawing for a Mother’s Day Basket full of lovely gifts and treats on May 6th. Tickets are available at the Big Wave Cafe or by phoning 733-2258.

Tis the season!

The Winter is upon us and it is getting pretty chilly in Main-A-Dieu.
Winter hours for the Big Wave Cafe are the following;

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

All other programs are running regular hours, C@P is open and Library hours remain the same!

Chowder and Music

The Main-A-Dieu Community Development Association will be hosting a delicious Seafood Chowder dinner held at the Coastal Discovery Centre. The dinner will be held on October 15th and will be served from 4:00pm -6:00pm. Tickets can be bought at the Centre prior to the event and as well as at the door the night of. The meal will cost $12.00 and include homemade Seafood Chodwer, fresh Gingerbread and cream, tea and coffee. There will also be a wine and beer available for purchase. Tickets are limited so be sure and get yours as soon as possible.

Celtic Colours will also be hosting a concert at the Immaculate Conception Church in Main-A-Dieu the same night with the concert starting at 7:30 pm.

The Chowder Dinner will be put on to help raise funds for the Centre and is great opportunity for everyone from Main-A-Dieu and surrounding communities to spend a wonderful evening together. You can contact Amanda McDougall at 733-2258 for more information or stop by the Centre to pick up your tickets!

Wondering what to do … come to the Dieu!

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

Celtic Colours is coming to Main-A-Dieu

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

Summer Employment for students

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.

What’s New in the Dieu …

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.