Friends of Ellenwood Park

FRIENDS OF ELLENWOOD PARK EVENTS 2015

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th – from 4 to 8 pm 2015                                              Geminids Meteor Shower and Chilli Fundraising Dinner                                                   Join the Friends of Ellenwood, to view the 2015 Geminids Meteor Showers. Ellenwood Park has very minimal light pollution, so it is the perfect place to view the Geminid meteor showers. We will be serving chilli, buns and hot drinks in the cabin. By donation. For assistance for those with mobility difficulties, contact Stephen at 902-742-6252 in advance. There will be more information about this event on our Facebook page.

 In 2015, the Geminids will peak between December 13 and 14. A waxing crescent Moon (Moon’s phase after a New Moon) will create good conditions for viewing the shower. The Geminids are one of two meteor showers that occur in December. Northern Hemisphere observers should try their luck right after sunset. The Geminids can be annually observed between December 4 and December 17, with its peak activity being around December 14. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini from where the meteors seem to emerge from in the sky. Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are associated not with a comet but with an asteroid – the 3200 Phaethon. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit around the Sun. The Geminids are considered to be one of the more spectacular meteor showers during a year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak.

As part of The Recreation Department’s Active Living Week, we planned to have a Nature walk at Ellenwood Park. Unfortunately, the black flies have come out in profusion, which would make the walk very uncomfortable for participants.

We have changed the venue to start at my house 129 Chebogue Point Road, on Sunday, May 24th, from 2 to 4. We will walk down to the end of the road – Chebogue Point, which is about  7KM  round trip. The road has very little traffic and there are views of pastures, the Chebogue River and the ocean. There is usually a breeze which keeps the black flies and mosquitos away.

There is parking on the roadside between my house and 163 Chebogue Point Road. We will have poles available, for those who would like to try walking with poles. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. We will have bottled water available.

We hope that you will come out and join us. Any questions please call 902-881-2566.

Stephen will be opening the cabin on Sunday, March 29th from 2 to 4 is.

He thinks the skiing will be good as there is a solid base with 1 to 3 cm of snow forecast for Saturday.

Leprechaun Fun at Ellenwood Park

Walk, ski or snow shoe and join the Friends of Ellenwood Park  on– Sunday March 22nd from 2 to 3 at the ski cabin.

The walking path has been cleared to make it easier for walking, please do not snow shoe or walk in the ski trails. Please use caution as there could be some icy patches

Help the the Leprechaun find the gold coins and shamrocks he has lost in the woods.  Bring them back to his helpers and the Leprechaun will have a special surprise for you. Suitable for all ages, must be accompanied by an adult. Cookies and hot chocolate available in the cabin. Donations welcome.

Please share with friends and family, a great way to end Spring Break

The ski conditions are very icy and fast. Yves has groomed a lot of the trails and will groom some more on Sunday morning.

Please be very cautious when you are walking, snow shoeing and skiing in the park.

The cabin will be open on Saturday from 1 t0 4 and Sunday from 12 t0 4.

Enjoy the park.

The cabin will be open from approximately 1 to 4 today and the ski conditions should be quite good, especially with the new snow.

There will still be some very slippery areas under the snow, so please use caution while skiing, snow shoeing and walking throughout the park.

The Carlton students will be coming to the park about 2:30. Please try leave the parking area empty, to allow for the school bus to get in.

There are still a few spots left. Call the Rec. Dept. to register.

Ladies over 40 are invited to come out to Hebron Rotary Center February 21st from 9:00am—12:00am to learn how to cross country ski followed by refreshments. No cost to join. No experience required and all equipment will be provided. No scents please, instructor is very allergic! Please call Yarmouth Recreation to register 742 8868 !

Every year Bear River has their Winter Carnival – below are the list of events.

Bear River Winter Carnival Schedule 2015

February 13,14, 15th

Schedule will be up dated every Monday with new

events. As of Feb 2nd, 2015

FRIDAY 13

Anytime till 3 pm Saturday. Build a snow sculpture and enter the big prize contest. Anyone can

enter and build along the Bear River waterfront. If you live in the area, you can build at your home.

Enter on wall map at Cherry Brook Grocery Store, Main St. Bear River. All welcome to enter! Contact

Sue Comeau 467-3258 allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca or Bonnie MacLeod 467-0390

4:00 pm till end of winter Rink Opens. Free skating behind Bear River Legion.

5:00 pm until the evening of the 15th Crazy Carpet Castle Opens. Free sledding on crazy carpets or

snowsuits only. Crazy carpets provided. Behind Bear River Legion.

Contact Bonnie MacLeod 467-0390

5:00 – 5:30 pm Lighting of the Ice Candles and Ice Candle Contest. Free. Behind the Bear River

Legion. All entries welcome. Enter to win and help by putting your ice candles around the rink or

town. Prize presentation @ 5:30 pm. Contact: Sue Comeau 467-3258

allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca

7:00 -9:00 pm Myrtle & Rosie’s Dinner and Live Music. Reservations: 467-0176. Downtown

Main St. Bear River.

8:00 pm Evening Concert at the Rebekah. Featuring : “David Chamberland”. A licenced

event, cash bar. Tickets $5.00

SATURDAY 14

Anytime till 3 pm Build a snow sculpture and enter the big prize contest All along the waterfront

or at your home Free! To enter big contest you must sign up at Cherry Brook Grocery Store Main St.

Bear River. Open to all!

All Day till 5pm Free ice cream coupon @ Crazy Carpet Castle for Myrtle & Rosie’s. For all

children who participate in winter carnival activities.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Children s snow sculpting All welcome! Free! Along Bear River Waterfront.

Create a snow creature and get a prize! Contact: Bonnie MacLeod 467-0390

10:00-11:00 am Cross Country Ski Clinic Ski’s poles and boots provided. Free. Behind the rink

along the Bear River Waterfront. Contact Sue Comeau 467-3258 allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca

10:00 am – 11:30 am Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class Free. Flow through a series of physical poses.

Connect your mind and body with the inhaling and exhaling power of your breath. Build some heat

and beat the winter blues! @ Oakdene Center with Amanda Peck. Bring your own mat and water.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Indoor Flea Market @ Trading Co. Building downtown Bear River.

Sponsored by BREDS

11:00 am – 1:30 pm Childrens fishing pond Free with prizes! By rink, along the waterfront.

Contact: Louise Wood 467-0142.

11:00 am – 5:00 pm Skafte & Shishkov Come enjoy while they create their painting-poems live and

by request at The Rebekah. https://www.facebook.com/SkafteShishkov

11:30 – 1:30 pm Free hot dogs and Hot Chocolate For all who participate in winter carnival

activities. Sponsored by The Digby Super Store.

12:00 – 3:30 pm Club 400 Winter Active Team: Free. Along the Bear River Waterfront. Free.

Kick sledding, Nordic walking, and snowshoeing. Contact: Brian Orde borde@annapoliscounty.ca

If it rains, there will be indoor WII and Xbox activities held upstairs at the Legion.

12:00 – 4:00 pm Cross Country Ski Trip For Beginners. Free. Meet at Bear River Fire Hall, 12pm.

Contact Robbie Bays 467-3151 or Sue Comeau 467-3258 allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Carnival Cooking Contest Free to enter and open to all. Event will be held at

former Changing Tides Diner. 3 Categories: 1. Appetizers, breads, condiments. 2. Soups, stews, or

Entree. 3. Beverages, and desserts. 12:30 pm Food drop off. 1:00 pm Judging starts. 2:30 pm Prizes

awarded. Contact Verona Cybulski 467-0166 veronacybulski@bellaliant.net

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Maple Syrup Snow Sucker Stand Free. Along the Bear River waterfront.

Contact Peter and Ann Burrell 467-3340.

1:00 pm – Mixed Scotch Doubles: @ Bear River Legion. All welcome. Start time 1pm. $10.00 per

person / $20.00 per team. Contact: Sue Long 308-0216

5:00 – 6:00 pm Valentine’s Ham and Beans Supper with tea or coffee, and apple crisp with ice

cream. Upstairs at the Bear River Fire Hall. $10.00 per person, under 5 free. Contact Teresa Dawson

467-4140, teresa.dawson@sky.com

6:30 – 7:30 pm Hot chocolate and cookies free! Downstairs at the Bear River Legion Branch #22.

Supplied by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bear River Legion.

7:30 pm FIREWORKS All along the Bear River Waterfront. (Rain Date Sunday @ 7:30)

Contact: Glen Rice 467-3023 or Sue Comeau 467-3258

SUNDAY 15

8:00 am – 4:00 pm A Gentle Cross Country Ski Over 7 Lakes Trip 10.75 miles or 17.3 Km Bring

your own lunch and water. Meet at Bear River Fire Hall at 8am. Contact: Sue Comeau 467-3258

allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca

9:30 am – 5:00 pm ATV/Snowmobile Follow Me Run Meet at the Power House in Bear River.

Contact Cindy Bowers.

10:30 am -11:00am 5km Walk or Run @ Bear River Fire Hall. Registration 10:30 am. Start time

11:00 am. $5.00 entry fee. Contact: Heather Charlton 467-3269

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Maple Syrup Snow Sucker Stand Free. Along the Bear River waterfront.

Contact Peter and Ann Burrell 467-3340.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cookie Decorating station Try your hand at decorating some cookies! Free.

Event held at former Changing Tides Diner.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Awards Ceremony Awards handed out for snow and ice sculptures. In poor

weather to be held at former Changing Tides Diner, in good weather at Crazy Carpet Castle. Contact

Sue Comeau 467-3258 allwaysgardening@ns.sympatico.ca or Bonnie MacLeod 467-0390

Never Cross country skied or tried snowshoeing. We hope that you will come out on Sunday and join us for a fun event at Ellenwood Park or just drop by the cabin for a hot drink and cookies.

Winter TRY-athalon! at Ellenwood Park

Sunday, February 1, from 1 to 4

Are you a winter triple threat? Try your skills at snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snow sculpture in this fun Ellenwood Park event! Ages 16 and up. No experience necessary. Equipment and light refreshments provided. Call to register- 902-742-8868. Events start and finish at the ski cabin. Prizes.

Winter TRY-athalon! at Ellenwood Park

Sunday, January 25th from 1 to 4

Are you a winter triple threat? Try your skills at snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snow sculpture in this fun Ellenwood Park event! Ages 16 and up. No experience necessary. Equipment and light refreshments provided. Call to register- 902-742-8868. Events start and finish at the ski cabin. Prizes.

Donations welcome.