St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Association Events
From: "St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Assoc."
Date: February 28, 2010 9:13:05 AM AST
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Subject: One Minute Bay - Feb. 28/10
Reply-To: community@heartofthebay.ca
Vision Becomes Reality: Upper Tantallon Village Forum set for April 16-17
This year’s Village Forum is the result of three years of community consultations on the changing face of Tantallon village. This event will feature: a keynote address by Andy Fillmore, coordinator of the Halifax by Design process; a networking session for area landowners and businesses sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce: a slide summary of recent development events; and the unveiling of a new concept plan for the Village. Participants will have an opportunity to assess the plan and provide further community input.
No charge admission tickets will be available at Redmonds Hardware after March 1.
For further information: www. heartofthebay.ca
MISSING a 12 foot orange plastic canoe from Micou's Island. It has an aluminum frame and the name WINSOR written in white on the bow. It was last seen on Micou's Island on January 30th. Please contact Alex Day, alexday@chebucto.ns.ca, if you have any information on its whereabouts.
INGRAMPORT INTERCHANGE
Additional information on the proposed Ingramport Connector Road,
including an artist rendering of what the connector could look like and
how it would impact the environment, has been posted to
www.ProtectTheBay.ca.
FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER
Saturday March 6th at 8:00 pm. Dance to the Lovesick Fools at the second annual Food Bank fund raising dance at the Seabright Legion Hall. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Mariposa Natural Market, Sticks and Strings Music Store, or at the door. ALL proceeds go to the St. Margaret's Bay Food Bank. Donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated. There will be draws, door prizes, dancing and more. This is a great opportunity to hear a great band, meet your neighbours, support your local food bank and have fun! For more info: 821-2000
THE ART OF LIVING LOCALLY
Sun., March 7, Community ‘Pot Luck’ Supper and talk “The Art of Living Locally” by Lil MacPherson (owner of the Wooden Monkey restaurant and chair of the BALLE: Business Alliance for Local Living Economy). Bring a dish made with local food; 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at St. Luke’s United Church 5374 St. Margarets Bay Road Upper Tantallon. Contact: Myrla at 826-7060. Co-sponsored by St. Luke’s United Church and Shambhala Centre. All are welcomed.
COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
The Council of Community Organizations will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Tantallon Library, Hubley Centre, Exit 5, Highway 103
All Welcome. For more information please call Beth McGee, 823-2245
FIVE BRIDGE LAKES “CANDIDATE” WILDERNESS AREA
Public information open houses on the candidate area will be held:
-- Wednesday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Dalhousie University's Student Union Building in Halifax
-- Wednesday, March 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the St. Margaret's Centre in Tantallon
-- Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Timothy's Church in Hatchet Lake.
Information displays will be set up at local libraries with a newsletter and map of the candidate protected area. They are also available at www.gov.ns.ca/nse/protectedareas, or by calling 902-424-2117.
Written comments will be accepted until April 30. They may be sent by mail to: Department of Environment, Protected Areas Branch, P.O. Box 442, Halifax, N.S., B3J 2P8, and by E-mail to protectedareas@gov.ns.ca
ATHENAEUM SOCIETY MEETING
Sunday, March 21, 2:30pm. Athenaeum Society Meeting: "Ancient & Modern Plagues that Changed History,” a talk that will illustrate the power that microorganisms have on human affairs. The speaker, Ken Rozee, is Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Microbiology & Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax. His illustrated talk will move from the Ancient Empires of Mesopotamia, Egypt & Rome to those of Britain, France, Spain & others of the modern era. Questions and refreshments follow. All are welcome. Location: Ocean Swells Community Centre, 2726 Hwy. 329, Northwest Cove. For more info., call Peter at 228-2059
MAPLEFEST DAY PANCAKE MEAL
Saturday, March 27th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at St. Luke’s United Church, 5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Upper Tantallon. $7.00/Adults & $4.00/ child under 12 years
Pancakes/maple syrup/sausages/beverage. Acadian Maple® products will be available for purchase.
Right some fun! SMBSA AGM and HIGH TEA – DAVE MACISAAC & LOUIS BENOIT At 2PM on March 28th at Paul’s Hall in Glen Haven, the SMBSA AGM. What the heck has the Stewardship Association been up to? Lively discussion of the year’s accomplishments, key issues, new directions and lots and lots of new energy. Protecting our islands. Development in the coastal zone. Building community through culture. A jet-propelled AGM. Then, at 3PM we’ll lay out a High Tea featuring homemade baked goods, biscuits, clotted cream and local preserves, fancy teas and coffees, and then, the icing on the cake, the renowned fiddle of Dave MacIsaac and the guitar, banjo and mandolin of Louis Benoit. $15 tickets for the musical portion of the afternoon’s entertainment will be available at the door or in advance at Mariposa. $5 off for SMBSA members. The High Tea, of course, will be free for one and all. Come. Visit. Get involved. And best of all, have a blast! Dancing shoes are recommended.
COSMETIC PESTICIDE BAN
Nova Scotia is on the verge of success in getting a strong cosmetic (lawn) pesticide ban. The government has released a position paper on cosmetic pesticides that is basically very good. It would ban the sale and use of non-essential pesticides on private, public and commercial properties throughout the province. The government has asked for feedback on their position. We are writing to ask you to take one simple action.
Tell the government "I agree that NS should ban the sale and use of cosmetic pesticides. Cosmetic pesticides are an unnecessary risk to our health and our environment."
You can send this message
Via email to Policy@gov.ns.ca
By phone by calling 1-888-320-0555
On-line by answering the questions on the pesticide consultation feedback form at https://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/pests/comments.asp
Tantallon Public Library
Family Movie — Up (rated PG), Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
Infant Crying — What’s normal?/ Tuesday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Book Club — A Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini/ Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
Computer classes/ call 826-3330 for information
Teen Movie Night — Whip It (rated PG)/ Ages 14+/ Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m.
Harmless Pranks & Gags/ Ages 5+/ Thursday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m.
J. D. Shatford Public Library
One-on-One Computer Training/ By appointment; call 857-9176
Make a Bird Puppet/ Ages 5+/ Wednesday, March 3, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Storytime/Ages 3-5/ Friday, March 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Puppet Show - The Leprechaun’s Gold / All ages/ Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church is inviting you to our:
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
DVD, discussion and healing from grief. (please note the change in time and meeting place)
Time: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30pm, meeting weekly.
Place: at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 12494 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Tantallon, meeting room. Note: watch for the Shining Water Marine sign, and passing with 200 m exit to the right to a spacious parking lot. Come and join us! Our friendly group leaders – Susan and Sara - and the group members will be pleased to welcome you and to continue the journey together from Grief to Renewal. If you have questions or would like to register please call 220-4270 or email to Sara: rev.sara.grace@gmail.com
ANONYMOUS DISCUSSION GROUP
Hurts? Hang-ups? Harmful Habits? Let us help! Our eight week program: Life’s Healing Choices started on January 4th, with DVD introduction, workbook and Bible.
Time: Monday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30pm, meeting weekly.
Place: at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 12494 Peggy’s Cove Rd, Tantallon.
Note: We are still welcoming new-members. Not sure if it’s for you?
Call us or just come for one occasion, and make the decision after.Phone: 220-4270 or email rev.sara.grace@gmail.com
If you would like to give a donation to the St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Association, we’d be happy to accept a cheque or you can go to our website www.heartofthebay.ca. We operate on volunteer power, membership dues and donations; we can always use more of all three.
Environmental Emergencies
In Halifax: 426-6030 or 1-800-565-1633
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