Something has come to my attention that I feel deserves our support, so I am asking all readers to vote for this Nova Scotia entry in Pespi Refresh Contest. Surfers could use your vote. Pespi is giving away over one million dollars in grants to fund great ideas. The winners will be decided by the number of votes place online. Voters can vote once each day for their favorite project and the contest runs from May 1st to June 30th. Of course all the projects that are entered are worthy, but the project that I feel is most important has been entered into the contest by the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS). SANS's idea is a 2 part plan. First to have access available to coastline and ocean activities for everyone. There objective in reaching this goal is to ensure beach access to coastline in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia. The second part is to start a surf program which will be focused on specialized lessons to be offered to people with disabilities and learning challenges. This is the part of the project that really interests me because Richmond County is fast becoming a well known surfing destination. The Surfing Association of Nova Scotia hopes to create a surf program that will be made available to people who face challenges and have disabilities throughout Nova Scotia. Working with people with disabilities is nothing new to our area, as the St. Peter's Yacht Club has provided sailing lessons for the disabled in past years. Professional surf instructor Michelle Richards has provided surf lessons at Point Michaud for the last 8 years through a recreation program sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond. Michelle has worked with people with many kinds of disabilities. In one instance, a deaf child was able to overcome his disability and learn how to surf. Michelle knows the satisfaction of seeing people who may struggle with dealing with everyday life overcome these obstacles and achieve a goal that gives them a feeling of accomplishment and increases self esteem. Lets help these less priviliged people receive accessibility to this program province wide. These types of programs can only be accomplished by having the needed fund to start them. The project is in the running for a $25,000 prize. Currently it is 55 out of 255 projects. With only 30 days left in the competition if everyone votes once a day online, it may help provide some of the funds needed. Go to www.refresheverything.ca and help make the difference.
Entertainment on the Cape Breton Heritage Coast this week:
May 28th, The Louisdale Baraco Days will begin with a breakfast at the parish hall. From 11am until 2pm there will be a BBQ and Children's activities. Sunday a Turkey Dinner will be held at 11:30am at the Parish Hall followed by a Merchandise Bingo at 2pm. Monday there will be the regular Monday Night Bingo and on Tuesday, Card Play will be held at the Parish Hall.
On May 29th, a Needle Felting Workshop will be held from 2-4pm at the Lorenzo Building on the Arichat Waterfront with instructor Sarah Nettleton. To pre-register call the Richmond County Recreation Department at 1-902-226-2400.
June 3rd and 4th Louisbourg is hosting Louisbourg Seafest. On June 3rd, events will run from 9am until 1pm, which will include a concert (no charge) featuring the Privateers at the Louisbourg Fire Hall. There will also be a seafest of Mussels and Beer. June 4th, there will be a Fishcake Breakfast (time to be announced). 10am-11:30am a gardening workshop at the Fire Hall in Louisbourg on "Learn How To Plant Your Summer Garden". There will be seafood lunches served at Kersey's Bistro, the Station House Restaurant, and the Lobster Kettle Restaurant. At 1pm there will be live entertainment with Lee Price. The Snowbirds Fly over Louisbourg Harbour and from 2-4pm and there will be wagon rides throughout the town. From 6-8pm there will be a lobster dinner (29.95 plus tax) held at the Point of View Suites in Louisbourg. Reservations are required by 3pm for this event; call 1-902-733-2080. From 9pm until 1am there will be Karoake at the Louisbour Legion. Sounds like a great time.
Until next time, have fun exploring Richmond.
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