Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024
Out Wednesday Quilting busy Bees completed this lovely 80" x 90" quilt plus two matching pillows. The raffle drawing is at 3:00 PM. Contact us or stop by if you wish to purchase tickets. You've got to see it to believe it!
Date: Friday, October 18th 2024
Paint a magnificent “Autumn in Cape Breton” themed selection. Join local artist Patti MacDonald-David to create your own stunning acrylic painting with step by step instruction. Beginners welcome. All supplies included. To register, contact Verna at vernamacm@gmail.com
Date: Thursday, October 17th 2024
Christine Hayes is demonstrating rag rug hooking and showing some of her completed works. She is a talented fibre artist who calls herself a dabbler. She does immaculate quilting, felting, needlepoint, needle punch, weaving, crocheting, sewing leather, beading, grass weaving and embroidery. She is a member of Ocean Waves Quilting Guild, Firehouse Quilters. Her hobbies…
Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025
Join Gaelic culture enthusiasts Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May for a leisurely stroll along the South West Margaree, a Canadian Heritage River. This area, called Am Braighe by settlers, was once home to many bards, chief among them was the amazingly talented Malcolm Gillis whose songs are still sung Island wide and beyond. Enjoy this walk…
Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025
Enjoy a lunch of hearty homemade soup made with locally grown ingredients, served with tea biscuits, baked apple crumble with ice cream for dessert, and tea or coffee. No reservations, just drop in, first come first served. (Come early to spend the morning at the Celtic Walk departing from the school at 10am)
Date: Tuesday, October 14th 2025
Bernadette Campbell, one of the best Cape Breton Oatcake makers around Lake Ainslie will demonstrate the whole process. Alice Freeman entertains with Gaelic songs and while they are baking and you are taking in that beautiful aroma, you will receive a copy of the recipe. Finally, you get to taste these golden gems with tea/coffee/juice…