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Winter Beauty Abounds in Baddeck & Area. Be Sure to Try C 1 -Baddeck: The Beginning & End of the World Famous Cabot Trail- Winter beauty abounds in Baddeck & area. Be sure to try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on one of the many trails, ice fishing or spend a weekend with a loved one on a guided experience of the quaint village Proudly Supported By: 2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS January 5-7, 2018 Friday, January 5 Chase the Ace every Friday at the Victoria Legion All proceeds benefit the Royal Canadian Legion and the Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department. Ticket sales 5:30-7:30 Entertainment 6-8pm, Kitchen open 5-8pm. Jan. Line-up includes: Jan. 5th - Richard Schaller [email protected] Saturday, January 6 Bras d'Or Lakes Stick Spiel Baddeck Curling Club John MacIntosh - 902-295-1137 Blaise Landry - 902-295-1445 Saturday, January 6 Uisge Ban Falls Guided Snowshoe Hike 1 pm - Local Guide: Iris Kedmi – Naturally Active for Life Victoria County (Est. 2011) Free – must have own snowshoes. 2.61 km – Moderate hike. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Nova Scotia (pronounced ‘ush-ka ban’). On Hwy 105, take Exit 9 and watch for signs. It is 14.5 km north of Baddeck at 715 North Branch Road, Baddeck Forks. This is part of the 2nd Annual Hello Winter Baddeck 2018 and 7th Annual Hike Victoria Snowshoe Fest 2018. For further information: Naturally Active for Life Victoria County [email protected] Saturday, January 6 St Ann’s Saturday Afternoon Community Hikes 1:00 pm - Dennis Laffan hosts hikers/snowshoers (possibly) along his well-maintained home- trails. Moderate elevation. Water/poles. Dogs welcome. Meet by 1:00 pm at 42 Murray Road. Parking up driveway if conditions allow. For more information contact Mary Ann at 929-2472. Loaner snowshoes available from the St. Ann’s Health Centre (Nancy, 929-2745) or the Baddeck Library (902.295.2055) – Victoria County Active Outdoor Gear Loan Program. For the most up-to-date information, go to the Community Event Sheet Calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=b2l73jsuoqeivrta5j47v3iul0%40group.calendar.go ogle.com&ctz=America/Halifax 3 January 8-11 Community Wellness Room - Baddeck Academy Monday to Thursday, 6-8 pm (No school, no program) Leader: Cecil Kerr [email protected] Free - Males & Females Ages 16 & up Tuesday, January 9 The "Coffee Club" (a.k.a. Tooney Tuesday) Baddeck Curling Club 10 AM Hope to see you there! http://baddeckcurlingclub.com/#/welcome/4586984628 Wednesday, January 10 Wednesday Night Ceilidh 7:30–9:00 pm at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College (MacKenzie Hall—parking around back), $10/adult, $5/child. Tea and oatcakes served. Darrell Keigan, Brenda Stubbert, Colin MacDonald and Brittany MacDonald January 12-14 Friday, January 12 Chase the Ace every Friday at the Legion All proceeds benefit the Royal Canadian Legion and the Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department. Ticket sales 5:30-7:30, Entertainment 6-8pm, Kitchen open 5-8pm. Jan. Line-up includes: Jan. 12th Brock & Lee Victoria Legion Jan. 12th - Karaoke 10pm-2am $3 cover [email protected] 4 Saturday, January 13 Holistic Hike Meet at Baddeck Forks 12 noon Hike 1-1.5 hours Local Guide: Iris Kedmi Directions: 13 min (11.4 km) via Big Baddeck Rd. Head west on Margaree Rd toward Campbell St 1.0 km, Turn right onto Big Baddeck Rd 3.1 km, Slight right to stay on Big Baddeck Rd 6.8 km, turn right to stay on Big Baddeck Rd, Destination will be on the left 450 m - Baddeck Forks Golf Course, 12 Big Baddeck Road Extension, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 Sold out Cape Breton Farmer to Farmer Retreat 2 PM - 7 PM Baddeck Forks Hall Are you a farmer or aspiring farmer? Do you have farmer friends? The Island Food Network is pleased to be hosting a...Cape Breton Farmer to Farmer Retreat! This get-together will offer farmers a chance to chat about all of the issues that they faced this past year as they plan for the season to come. We will then celebrate with a local meal prepared by none other than Bryan Picard of the Bite House. PLEASE NOTE: VENUE CHANGE To accommodate as many folks as possible at the Farmer to Farmer Retreat we have secured a larger space at the Baddeck Forks Hall, 87 Big Baddeck Road Extension. This is a rural hall with a beautiful river and hiking trails nearby. Weather permitting; we'll include these resources in the day's events. 5 ***REGISTRATION FULL! Let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/1487808851332913/ Saturday, January 13 Learn to Meditate Baddeck Library, 5:00-6:00 pm Meditation can help lower blood pressure and create some calm in our busy lives. Join Scott Noble each week for an hour of meditation, including basic instruction in various techniques. No experience necessary, and all are welcome. Call 902 295 2055 for more info. Saturday, January 13 St Ann’s Saturday Afternoon Community Hikes 1:00 pm - Will enjoy the trails at Jitka Zgola’s. Meet by 1:00 pm at 42164 Cabot Trail Hwy, north Wreck Cove. Some demanding verticals, but well worth it. Poles/water. Dogs welcome. For more information contact Mary Ann at 929-2472. Loaner snowshoes available from the St. Ann’s Health Centre (Nancy, 929-2745) or the Baddeck Library (902.295.2055) – Victoria County Active Outdoor Gear Loan Program. For the most up-to-date information, go to the Community Event Sheet Calendar https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=b2l73jsuoqeivrta5j47v3iul0%40group.calendar.go ogle.com&ctz=America/Halifax Saturday, January 13 Middle River Band 10pm-2am $7 cover Victoria legion [email protected] Sunday, January 14 Sundays on Snow (Ski or Snowshoe) 1:30 pm – on local trails with local guides in Baddeck & Area. Must have own equipment. To find out which trail and be included on the e-mail contact information listing, please contact leader Eileen Woodford by e-mail: [email protected] 6 January 15-18 Community Wellness Room - Baddeck Academy Monday to Thursday, 6-8 pm (No school, no program) Leader: Cecil Kerr [email protected] Free - Males & Females Ages 16 & up Tuesday, January 16 The "Coffee Club" (a.k.a. Tooney Tuesday) Baddeck Curling Club 10 AM - Hope to see you there! http://baddeckcurlingclub.com/#/welcome/4586984628 Wednesday, January 17 Wednesday Night Ceilidh 7:30–9:00 pm at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College (MacKenzie Hall—parking around back), $10/adult, $5/child. Tea and oatcakes served. January 19-21 Friday, January 19 Chase the Ace every Friday All proceeds benefit the Royal Canadian Legion and the Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department. Ticket sales 5:30-7:30, Entertainment 6-8pm, Kitchen open 5-8pm. Jan. Line-up includes: Jan. 19th Robbie Simms, Victoria Legion [email protected] Saturday, January 20 Big Baddeck Guided Snowshoe Hike 1:00 pm, Free Led by Arie Schop. Hike a trail thorough Arie's property then link to a snowmobile trail that takes to the pump house. Arie will lead participants from his yard through the woods and up the pump house road in Big Baddeck. Almost all uphill on way in - what a workout it'll be! The 7 views are spectacular and worth the climb - Bring a camera! You'll have great company, social and physical activity! Meet at Arie’s House directions as follows: Take the Old Margaree Rd past the hospital and head toward the Trans Canada. Stay on the Old Margaree Rd. Continue along the Old Margaree Rd, go past the dump to the bridge, cross bridge and keep to the right. About 1.4 km from the bridge on the left, look for civic # 259. Arie will stick a snowshoe at the end of his driveway. Park near garage. Watch for icy spots on driveway. 1.5 - 2 hours hike. For further information: Naturally Active for Life Victoria County [email protected] Saturday, January 20 St. Ann’s Saturday Afternoon Community Hikes Local Guide Merrill MacInnis will lead a Coastal Hike in Breton Cove. Hike starts at 1:00 pm. Park at 43887 Cabot Trail. For more information contact Mary Ann at 929-2472. Loaner snowshoes available from the St. Ann’s Health Centre (Nancy, 929-2745) or the Baddeck Library (902.295.2055) – Victoria County Active Outdoor Gear Loan Program. For the most up- to-date information, go to the Community Event Sheet Calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=b2l73jsuoqeivrta5j47v3iul0%40group.calendar.go ogle.com&ctz=America/Halifax Saturday, January 20 Learn to Meditate Baddeck Library, 5:00-6:00 pm Meditation can help lower blood pressure and create some calm in our busy lives. Join Scott Noble each week for an hour of meditation, including basic instruction in various techniques. No experience necessary, and all are welcome. Call 902 295 2055 for more info. Sunday, January 21 Sundays on Snow (Ski or Snowshoe) 1:30 pm – on local trails with local guides in Baddeck & Area. Must have own equipment. To find out which trail and be included on the e-mail contact information listing, please contact leader Eileen Woodford by e-mail: [email protected] January 22-25 Community Wellness Room - Baddeck Academy Monday to Thursday, 6-8 pm (No school, no program) Leader: Cecil Kerr [email protected] Free - Males & Females Ages 16 & up 8 January 23-25 Silver Dart Bonspiel Baddeck Curling Club For further information, please contact John MacIntosh - 902.295.1137 Wednesday, January 24 Wednesday Night Ceilidh 7:30–9:00 pm at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College (MacKenzie Hall—parking around back), $10/adult, $5/child.
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