Lake Ainslie Newsletter Summer 2020, Pandemic Edition
Outdoor Bake Sale & BBQ – August 8th
The MacDonald House Museum staff will be hosting a bake sale and BBQ on Saturday, August 8th from 12 – 3pm. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs on the BBQ and pop and water for purchase. Stop by the bake sale to pick up a sweet treat & some homemade goodies for the weekend! This event will be held outdoors (weather permitting) with social distancing measures in place. Don’t forget your mask!
The MacDonald House Museum did not open to the public for tours this summer, but they were able to hire staff, and they are planning this one day event to help with their ongoing fundraising and maintenance efforts. The site has had significant work done to the roof of the house, and more repairs are needed in the future. Come and help ‘raise the roof’ at the MacDonald House Museum. If you wish to contribute to the bake sale, please get in touch with the Administrator, Kim, by calling the Museum site (902) 258-3317, or via email: [email protected]
Donations to local groups are welcome at this time
Despite being closed due to the COVID – 19 shut down, local organizations have ongoing maintenance of their buildings and sites to consider. Many groups have had to cancel their fundraising efforts and festivals for the season. Local groups in the Lake Ainslie area are seeking donations from anyone wishing to help at this time with a financial contribution. Some of the groups below have requested donations and some have not, but the list includes all non-profits at the Lake with charitable status. A Canadian Charitable Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations received. A donation to a local group is a nice way to recognize and celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or memorial gift. Please see the contact information below for groups in the area:
MacDonald House Museum
c/o Lake Ainslie Historical Society
4120 Hwy 395
East Lake Ainslie, NS
B0E 3M0
Donations can also be made via E-transfer, to: [email protected]
Scotsville School of Crafts
c/o the Lake Ainslie Weavers and Craft Guild
2234 Strathlorne-Scotsville Road
Scotsville, Nova Scotia
B0E 3E0
Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department
RR# 1 Whycocomagh, NS
B0E 3M0
Alexander Grant United Church
3571 Highway 395
Lake Ainslie, B0E 3M0
Lake Ainslie Presbyterian Church
Donate online: https://lapreschurch.com/
Or by mail: c/o Treasurer Clifford Collins,
R.R.#1, Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
East Lake Ainslie Cemetery Fund
Donate online: https://lapreschurch.com/
or c/o Treasurer, Barrie Fraser
R.R.#1, Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
Reopening of church services at Lake Ainslie:
East Lake Ainslie Presbyterian Church – August 23rd (time to be announced).
Alexander Grant United Church – TBD
Did you know you can order locally grown produce through the Pan Cape Breton Food Hub?
Check it out online: https://www.capebretonfoodhub.com/
Masks are mandatory to be worn in all indoor spaces in Nova Scotia as of July 31st, 2020.
Thank you to all the front line workers in our community who have contributed during this unprecedented time.
COVID-19 Anonymous Municipal Toll-Free Helpline (Inverness County) 1-877-258-5550
Congratulations to MacKinnon’s Campground on their 50th Anniversary!! 50 years of fun times, friendship & hospitality at the Lake! Congratulations to the Gillis family on this milestone!
Congratulations to Patterson’s General Store on their 45th Anniversary, celebrated on July 29th, 2020!! Thanks to the Patterson family for being a great support to the community throughout the year- during blizzards, pandemics, celebrations & everyday!
“A good neighbour is a welcome blessing.”
Stay safe everyone!
Outdoor Bake Sale & BBQ – August 8th
The MacDonald House Museum staff will be hosting a bake sale and BBQ on Saturday, August 8th from 12 – 3pm. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs on the BBQ and pop and water for purchase. Stop by the bake sale to pick up a sweet treat & some homemade goodies for the weekend! This event will be held outdoors (weather permitting) with social distancing measures in place. Don’t forget your mask!
The MacDonald House Museum did not open to the public for tours this summer, but they were able to hire staff, and they are planning this one day event to help with their ongoing fundraising and maintenance efforts. The site has had significant work done to the roof of the house, and more repairs are needed in the future. Come and help ‘raise the roof’ at the MacDonald House Museum. If you wish to contribute to the bake sale, please get in touch with the Administrator, Kim, by calling the Museum site (902) 258-3317, or via email: [email protected]
Donations to local groups are welcome at this time
Despite being closed due to the COVID – 19 shut down, local organizations have ongoing maintenance of their buildings and sites to consider. Many groups have had to cancel their fundraising efforts and festivals for the season. Local groups in the Lake Ainslie area are seeking donations from anyone wishing to help at this time with a financial contribution. Some of the groups below have requested donations and some have not, but the list includes all non-profits at the Lake with charitable status. A Canadian Charitable Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations received. A donation to a local group is a nice way to recognize and celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or memorial gift. Please see the contact information below for groups in the area:
MacDonald House Museum
c/o Lake Ainslie Historical Society
4120 Hwy 395
East Lake Ainslie, NS
B0E 3M0
Donations can also be made via E-transfer, to: [email protected]
Scotsville School of Crafts
c/o the Lake Ainslie Weavers and Craft Guild
2234 Strathlorne-Scotsville Road
Scotsville, Nova Scotia
B0E 3E0
Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department
RR# 1 Whycocomagh, NS
B0E 3M0
Alexander Grant United Church
3571 Highway 395
Lake Ainslie, B0E 3M0
Lake Ainslie Presbyterian Church
Donate online: https://lapreschurch.com/
Or by mail: c/o Treasurer Clifford Collins,
R.R.#1, Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
East Lake Ainslie Cemetery Fund
Donate online: https://lapreschurch.com/
or c/o Treasurer, Barrie Fraser
R.R.#1, Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0
Reopening of church services at Lake Ainslie:
East Lake Ainslie Presbyterian Church – August 23rd (time to be announced).
Alexander Grant United Church – TBD
Did you know you can order locally grown produce through the Pan Cape Breton Food Hub?
Check it out online: https://www.capebretonfoodhub.com/
Masks are mandatory to be worn in all indoor spaces in Nova Scotia as of July 31st, 2020.
Thank you to all the front line workers in our community who have contributed during this unprecedented time.
COVID-19 Anonymous Municipal Toll-Free Helpline (Inverness County) 1-877-258-5550
Congratulations to MacKinnon’s Campground on their 50th Anniversary!! 50 years of fun times, friendship & hospitality at the Lake! Congratulations to the Gillis family on this milestone!
Congratulations to Patterson’s General Store on their 45th Anniversary, celebrated on July 29th, 2020!! Thanks to the Patterson family for being a great support to the community throughout the year- during blizzards, pandemics, celebrations & everyday!
“A good neighbour is a welcome blessing.”
Stay safe everyone!
