Dr. Clarke Fraser in the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Bear River congratulates our Dr. Clarke Fraser and his recent induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

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Small Business Accounting & Taxation workshop – Mar 28

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

West Nova Women’s Business Network Seminar
Speaker: Debi Peverill CA 

Debi is a chartered accountant, author and gifted speaker about all things financial concerning your business. She  explains what appears to be  complicated in an easy to understand manner spiced with her wicked sense of humour. Bring your lunch and your questions.

Debi’s Website: www.PainlessFinancialLiteracy.com

Focus:  Small Business Accounting & Taxation

When: March 28th

12pm to 4pm Lunch and Learn

Where: Rebekah Hall, Bear River

 Cost: $5.00

Bring cards and promotional materials for your business and a brown bag lunch.

Tea and coffee provided.

To register contact: Leslie 532-5405 / hostalavista.les@gmail.com

or Lori 245-5223 / loriprescesky@yahoo.ca

Sponsored by The Western Area Women’s Coalition

New location: 228 St. George St., Annapolis Royal 532-1898

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March 17 – Kejimkujik Mi’kmaw maple syrup festival

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Parks Canada presents the Kejimkujik Mi’kmaw Maple Syrup Festival which will take place at Jim Charles Point from 9am-4pm. First Nations people, including the Mi’kmaq, were the first people to ever tap a maple tree. This tradition, which carried on for thousands of years, is being revived at Kejimkujik. 
               – A celebration of Mi’kmaw Maple Syrup Heritage –

9am – 12noon: Pancake Breakfast (Adults $5, Children 10 and under $4, children under 5 free – all proceeds in support of the North Queens Ground Search and Rescue)
9am: South Shore Opportunities Drumming Group presenting “Feast Song”
10am: Opening Ceremony, including a prayer and smudging by a Mi’kmaw elder, and Parka.
10:30am: Mi’kmaw legends about the creation of maple syrup
11am: Medicine Walk and Maple Tapping Demonstration
11am-1pm: Oxen wagon/sled rides (weather depending) every ½ hour
12noon-2pm: Kids activities including making talking sticks, playing “Waltes”, and rock painting
1pm-2pm: Medicine Walk and Maple Tapping Demonstration
2pm: Mi’kmaw legends about the creation of maple syrup and visitors can roast Bannock (traditional First Nations bread) over an open fire with traditional tea to drink
2:30pm: Scavenger hunt
2:30-4pm: Oxen wagon/sled rides (weather depending) every ½ hour
3pm-4pm: Musical entertainment

Parks Canada was pleased to work with the South Shore Opportunities Association and the North Queens Ground Search and Rescue to present this special event.

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