Richmond County - Winter Festival - 2015
Hey All,
See below for a the schedule of events associated with Richmond County Winter Festival 2015 happening in various locations around Richmond County from January 18 - February 25 2015.
Schedule
- January 18
- Cash and Merchandise Bingo
- 1-3 PM
- Tara Lynne Centre
- Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Community Services Society
- Contact: Rose Merrick, 902-535-2141
- January 22
- Fun Games “Cards”
- 1 PM
- Grand Anse Fire Hall
- Sponsored by: Fleur De Lis Seniors Club
- Contact: Claire Marchand, 902-345-2499
- January 24th
- Evening of Fun Darts
- 7 PM
- D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre
- Sponsored by: D’Escousse Mixed Dart league
- Contact: Arthur Gallant, 902-226-3282, email: artdorgallant@hotmail.com
- January 25
- Souper-Sunday Luncheon
- 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
- West Bay Community Centre
- Sponsored by: West Bay Pastoral Charge
- Contact: Donna Flynn, 902-345-2484
- Bridge Tournament
- 1-4 PM
- River Bourgeois Seniors Club
- Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Economic Development
- Contact: Sharon Chilvers, 902-535-2512, email: Sharon.chilvers@ns.sympatico.ca
- 27 janv.
- Journée amusante de l’alpha-familiale
- heure à determiner
- La Pirouette – classe 101 École-Beau Port
- Parrainé par: La Pirouette et ÉANÉ
- Personne contacte: Louise Migneault, 902-226-1642, email: pirouetteim@cprps.ca
- January 30
- Supper and Dance
- 6 PM -11:30 PM
- Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club
- Sponsored by: Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club
- Contact: Pauline Richard, 902-226-2381
- January 31
- Mixed Dart Tournament
- 12 noon
- Grand River Fire Hall
- Sponsored by: Grand River Volunteer Fire Department
- Contact: Joanne McCormack 902-587-2143, email: billmac1111@yahoo.com
- February 1
- Fish Chowder Dinner
- 11 AM – 2 PM
- Tara Lynne Community Centre
- Sponsored by: River Bourgeois Mariners Society
- Contact: Cathy Aitkin, 902-535-2879, email: cathyaitkin406@hotmail.com
- Community Breakfast
- 8 AM
- 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
- Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150 ladies Aux.
- Contact: Aurine Richard, 902-226-2587, email: aurinerichard1983@hotmail.com
- 45 Card Game
- 2 PM
- 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
- Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150
- Contact: Joan Clannon, 902-226-1918, email: joan@dimans.ca
- February 5
- Tarabish Tournament
- 7 PM
- 1219 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
- Sponsored by: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 150
- Contact: Donald Goyetche, 902-226-3089, email: dgitchie@hotmail.com
- February 7
- Luck of the Draw ATV Rally
- Registration: 8:30 AM – 10 AM
- L’Ardoise Community Centre
- Sponsored by: Coastal Riders ATV Club
- Contact Ewan MacDonald, 902-587-2986, email: ewan_mac35@ns.sympatico.ca
- Shuffleboard Tournament
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Riverdale Community Centre
- Sponsored by: Riverdale Community Services Society
- Contact: Graham Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net
- Story Hour and Craft(Valentine)
- 1:30 PM -3:30 PM
- Petit De Grat Library
- Sponsored by: Petit De Grat Library ECRL
- Contact: Kenneth David, 902-226-3534, email: davidk@nsme.library.ns.ca
- February 8
- Merchandise Bingo
- 2 PM
- Fourchu Hall
- Sponsored by: Framboise-Fourch Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Contact: Sarah Morrison, 902-884-2024, email: sarahmorrison_1@hotmail.com
- Winter Fun (depending on snow)
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Camp Rankin
- Sponsored by: Richmond County 4-H Leaders Council
- Contact: Lorraine Gates, 902-535-2876
- February 10
- Winter Time In Your Life Information Session
- 10 AM – 12 noon
- Louisdale Lions Club
- Sponsored by: Strait Richmond Palliative Care
- Contact: Peggy Ouelette, 902-22603004, email: turnstone@ns.sympatico.ca
- February 12
- Valentine Tea
- 12 noon
- Riverdale Community Centre
- Sponsored by: Riverdale Club 55+
- Contact: Marg Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net
- February 14
- Winterfest Breakfast
- 7 AM - 11 AM
- Grand River Fire Hall
- Sponsored by: Grand River Volunteer Fire Department
- Contact: Joanne McCormack. 902-587-2143, email: bilmac1111@yahoo.com
- West Bay Winterfest
- 1 PM – 5 PM
- West Bay Community Centre
- Sponsored by: West Bay Community Centre
- Contact: Derrick Talbot, 902-631-3597, email: derricktalbot@seaside.ns.ca
- Valentines Dinner and Dance
- 6 PM – 1 AM
- Riverdale Community Hall
- Sponsored by: Riverdale Community Services Society
- Contact: Graham Windsor, 902-625-2183, email: graham.windsor@bellaliant.net
- February 15
- Tea and Tunes
- 2 PM
- Bonnie Brae Club
- Sponsored by: Bonnie Brae Seniors Club
- Contact: Wilma Martell, 902-587-2206, email: wilmamartell@hotmail.com
- Camp Rankin Winter Festival
- 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Camp Rankin
- Sponsored by: Camp Rankin 4-H Association
- Contact: Doug Landry, 902-535-2531, email: doug.eva@ns.sympatico.ca
- Valentines Tea
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- St. Marks Church Hall
- Sponsored by: Point Tupper Heritage Association
- Contact: Alice Beaton, 902-625-0775
- Teen Trivia
- 2 PM
- R.C. Legion Branch 110, L’Ardoise
- Sponsored by: L’Ardoise Adult Recreation Club & R.C. Legion Br. 110
- Contact: Bernard Gagnon, 902587-2423
- Snowshoeing at the Park
- 2 PM – 4 PM
- Lennox Passage Provincial Park, Martinique
- Sponsored by: Friends of Isle Madame Provincial Parks
- Contact: Marg Herdman, 902-226-2440
- February 20
- Family Square Dance
- 7 PM – 9 PM
- United Church Hall, St. Peter’s
- Sponsored by: Roddie’s Square Dance Society
- Contact: Reg Landry, 902-535-2093
- February 21
- Winter Fun Day
- 1 PM – 5 PM
- West Bay Community Centre
- Sponsored by: West Bay Community Association & Head of the Bay Seniors Club
- Contact: Murray MacPhie, 902-345-2988
- 9th Annual West Arichat & District Winterfest
- Various Events/Various Times
- Acadiaville Community Centre
- Sponsored by: Acadiaville Community Centre Society
- Contact: Brenda Martell, 902-226-2645, email: Brenda.martell@ca.gt.com
- Trivia Night in the Village
- 8 PM
- MacBouch restaurant and Lounge
- Sponsored by: Village on the Canal Association
- Contact: Anne Digout, 902-535-2321, email: annedigout@hotmail.com
- February 22
- Floor Shuffle
- 2 PM
- Royal Canadian Legion Br. 47, Grand Anse
- Sponsored by: Br. 47 Ladies Auxiliary
- Contact: Mary Alice Doyle, 902-345-2646
- Winterfest Free Skate
- 3:30 PM – 5 PM
- Richmond Arena
- Sponsored by: Municipality of Richmond
- Contact: Tracy Randall, 902-226-0032, trandall@richmondcounty.ca
- February 25
- Floor Shuffle
- 2 PM
- Royal Canadian Legion St. Peter’s Br. 47
- Sponsored by: St. Peter’s Branch 47 Royal Canadian Legion
- Contact: Wes Peeples 902-345-2260, Wesley.peeples@ns.sympatico.ca
- February (TBA)
- Ice Cream for Students
- Felix Marchand School
- Sponsored by: St. Louis CWL
- Contact: Betty Marchand, 902-345-2725
River Bourgeois - River Bourgeois Festival - 2014
6th Annual River Bourgeois FestivalCome out and celebrate the 300th birthday of the community of River Bourgeois. It's going to be a party like it's 1714. T-shirts and aprons will be available throughout. Come out and enjoy all the events!
Schedule
- Friday, August 22nd
- 8:00 PM Acadian Trivia
- Test your knowledge of Acadian history.
- Fee is $20/team.
- Four people per team. Cash bar.
- Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lions Marina
- Saturday, August 23rd
- 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Community Market
- Enjoy shopping and a delicious lunch with friends. To book a table call Donna at 535-2550.
- Sponsored by MacBouch Restaurant and Lounge
- 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Square Dance
- Music by Donna Marie Dewolfe and Joel Chiasson.
- $8.00 admission and cash bar available.
- Sponsored by Kin-Excel
- Sunday, August 24th
- 1:45 PM Merchandise and Cash Bingo
- Lots of great prizes and three special cash prizes.
- Sponsored by Premium Seafood Group
- 8:00 PM Ed’s Kitchen Party (In loving memory of Ed Pottie)
- Join Ed’s friends and family for “A night of music”. Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Refreshments served.
- Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
- Monday, August 25th
- 6:00 PM Poker Walk
- Best hand wins $50 gift certificate to Bras D’or Lakes Inn. Many secondary prizes. If you can’t walk, you can purchase a poker hand at the Tara Lynne Center.
- Sponsored by InRich Business Development Center
- 8:00 PM Family Movie Night
- Come in your PJ’s and enjoy a (free) movie.
- Popcorn and drink $2.
- Showing the movie “Frozen”.
- Sponsored by OK Canal Tire
- Tuesday, August 26th
- 7:00 PM Opening Night
- Featuring comedy skits and more, come in and join the fun.
- $5 per person.
- Sponsored by Green’s Funeral Home
- Wednesday, August 27th
- 5:30 PM Shore Landing
- Re-enactment of Acadian’s arrival. Canoes will come in off the River Bourgeois waters at the shores of the lower road. Participants will then proceed to the area of the Cenotaph.
- Sponsored by Glad Tidings
- 6:30 PM Unveiling of Monument Ceremonies
- A Memorial monument will be unveiled in commemoration of the first inhabitants of River Bourgeois. A time capsule has been placed in the center of the monument to be opened in 2114.
- Sponsored by CH Boudreau Funeral Home
- 7:30 PM Acadian Celebration
- Taste the same treats that the Acadian’s enjoyed in 1714. Held at the Tara Lynne Center.
- No Fee.
- Sponsored by MacDonnell Pharmacy
- Thursday, August 28th
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Historical Tales/Social
- Free!
- Come out and learn about River Bourgeois’ history.
- Sponsored by Cape Breton Realty
- 7:00 PM 45 Card Play
- Cost is $10 per person.
- Prizes are $300, $200, and $100.
- Refreshments will be served.
- Sponsored by Louie’s Cozy Corner
- 7:00 PM Corn Boil at the Docks
- Corn and drink $2.00.
- Sponsored by Canso Ford Sales (2005) Ltd
- Friday, August 29th
- 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Dance
- Featuring the spectacular band “Rockit” from Sydney who will entertain everyone with their 60’s and 70’s Rock and Roll music.
- $10 per person and cash bar.
- Sponsored by Bluenose Insurance
- Saturday, August 30th
- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Men’s Breakfast
- $8 for adults
- $5 for children under 10 yrs.
- Sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond County
- 8:00 AM All day Lob Ball Tournament
- At the Edwin Bona/St. Peter’s field. “Fun Division” only (minimum 3 women per team).
- Fee $200/team, cash prizes.
- To book call Christine at 535-3085 during daytime hours. Team must pay prior to receiving schedule.
- Canteen Services/Barbecue will be available at the Edwin Bona Field on Saturday and Sunday.
- Sponsored by Brent’s Auto Body & Towing
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Show
- Art Show at Boyd’s Warehouse featuring local artisans.
- Sponsored by the Daly sisters
- 1:00 PM Louisbourg Re-enactment
- The staff of the Fortress of Louisbourg will do a re-enactment in the park behind the Tara Lynne Center.
- Sponsored by Tri Mac Toyota
- 2:00 PM Children’s Booth Games
- 6:00 PM Music at Boyd’s Wharf
- Come listen to local musicians while enjoying the outdoors. BBQ and refreshments for purchase. Bring your own chair.
- Sunday, August 31st
- 8:00 AM Lob Ball Tournament continues
- 9:00 AM Kid’s Pancake Breakfast
- $2.00 admission per child.
- Breakfast followed by a painting bash in the hall basement. Fill your belly and let your creative minds soar.
- Sponsored by Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home Ltd
- 11:00 AM Children’s Tie Dye Party
- Fee $2.00.
- Take old clothes or anything you want dyed. A snack will be provided and music of their choice will be played.
- Sponsored by Lobsters ‘R’ Us Ltd
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Show continues.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cardboard Boat Races.
- Build your own boat at the docks with materials supplied.
- Fee is $10.
- Children under age ten must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have their own life jacket.
- Pre-register with Christine 535-3085.
- Sponsored by Richmond Enterprises Ltd
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Potluck Supper
- Adults $8
- Children under 10 yrs $4.
- If donating any goodies we kindly ask you place the food in foil pans for convenience. Not having to return dishes/containers back to our generous donators saves space and time. Thank You.
- Sponsored by Foodland
- 7:00 PM Concert
- $5 per person.
- Come and be entertained by great musicians and emcee Joey Jones. Ticket draws will take place during intermission.
- Sponsored by Bluewave Energy
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