Spring Newsletter 2018

LAKE AINSLIE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER    Spring 2018

SPRING EVENTS AT THE LAKE:
MÌOS NAN GÀIDHEAL / GAELIC NS MONTH - MILLING FROLIC - MAY 17
As part of the Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, there will be a Milling Frolic held at the Fire Hall in Scotsville, from 7- 9pm on May 17th. Tea will be served and everyone is welcome, whether you plan to join in the singing or sit back and listen.
 
LEARN TO SPIN - SATURDAY MAY 26TH & JUNE 2ND, 2018
12:00pm to 3pm.  Scotsville School of Crafts
At this workshop you will learn about sheep and other fibre animals and their fleece.  You will learn about preparing fleece including washing and carding; learn to use the drop spindle and on the second day, use the spinning wheel for spinning and plying.  Instructor: Judy Lincoln, Cost: $45.00 plus materials. To register, contact Sandra Gillis at: [email protected]

FISHING DERBY - JUNE 2ND, 2018
The 24th Annual Donald MacKinnon Memorial Fishing Derby hosted by MacKinnon’s Campground.  Derby will be held in conjunction with the 2018 Department of Fisheries Sportfishing Weekend. No fishing license required for participants.  Register at Camper's Store- MacKinnon’s Campground. Adults: $5 Under 18: Free. Prizes for the winners, limit on how many fish you can catch.   Lobster boil at 6pm - price for lobster TBD. For more details, check with the Campground or the online event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1465563920216360/

BIRD WALK - JUNE 3RD, 2018
Saturday, June 3rd, Rain or Shine!  12:00pm. Birding with Barrie Fraser.   Meet at the Kirkwood Studio and Gallery, (4310 Route 395, East Lake Ainslie). We will have an opportunity to take in some fantastic artwork and antiques while we watch nesting Cliff & Barn Swallows and hopefully a Bobolink or two, before moving on to do some lakeshore and forest birding.  This trip may involve some light hiking, so wear comfortable shoes and be sure to bring your binoculars if you have them. Participants are invited for tea and light snacks after the trip at the home of Verna MacMillan and Albert Smith.  WELCOME! Contact phone number: 258-2364

NEW FRIDAY EVENING CEILIDHS THIS SUMMER!
The Fire Department Fundraising Committee will be hosting a weekly Friday evening ceilidh from 7-9pm beginning on July 20th. This will be a traditional ceilidh with live music, it will be a licensed event but is also open to all ages.  Tea will be served and the bar will be open. Live local talent will provide the music and this will be a great way for people to get together with neighbours and family to enjoy some live music and catch up.  Watch for information on how to sponsor a ceilidh to support the Fire Department fundraising efforts this summer.

WELCOME SUMMER!  SUMMER EVENTS AT THE LAKE:

LAKE AINSLIE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CEILIDH DAYS
The Annual Firemen’s Ceilidh Days are happening in early July once again.  The following events are happening throughout the week.
Get your float ready and hope to see you at Fire Hall!
Wednesday, July 4th:  Merchandise Bingo - great prizes to be won!
Thursday, July 5th:      Adult Pub Night with live music by Darrell Keigan
Friday, July 6th:           Roast Beef Dinner & Dessert
Saturday, July 7th:       Parade Day, BBQ, Bake Sale, Children's Games, Games of    
                                    Chance, lots of fun for everyone!

COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS NEED YOU
Looking for a way to add to your community with commitment of only an hour or two per month?  Fire Department Membership or the Fundraising Committee; LADA has the Senior Housing Committee and the Trail Committee, and is looking for people to join a Signage committee to create signage for the Trans Canada Trail. If you are interested in helping to create signage for the Trans Canada Trail, about history and ecology of the area, please get in touch with Coralie Cameron, or attend the next LADA Meeting on May 8th.  

SENIOR HOUSING COMMITTEE
This small but mighty committee continues to work toward the idea of senior housing in the Lake Ainslie area.  This winter the committee has started to gather estimates for the project expenses to understand the viability and feasibility of the project.  The committee is always seeking new members, whether you plan to access the senior housing or not! Please watch for a community survey about senior housing needs, coming soon!

“There is a cleansing from winter darkness the moment we sink our fingers into spring’s fresh earth.” -Toni Sorenson

MEETINGS AND EVENTS:
May 7th -     Fire Hall Fundraising Committee, 8pm @ the Fire Hall
May 8th -     LADA Meeting and committees - Senior housing & Signage committee
May 17th -    Milling Frolic at the Fire Hall, 7 to 9pm, tea will be served, all welcome!
May 26th -     Learn to Spin Workshop at Noon at the School of Crafts
May, TBA -     LADA Annual General Meeting
June 2nd -     Fishing Derby
June 3rd -     Birding Event at the Kirkwood Art Gallery at Noon
June 6th -     Lake Ainslie Fire Department - regular monthly meeting, 8pm
July 4- 7th -  Lake Ainslie Firemen's Ceilidh Days!

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