Local Events

M.D. of Acadia #34

Annual Events

• First week of February; Ladies Bonspiel. This is a Fun bonspiel & brings out 1st time Curlers as well as the "experts". The women really enjoy their weekend out! Dates are Feb. 4 to 7 for 2009 with a Hypnotist for entertainment on the weekend
• February; Family day week & teachers convention, kids are off from school for the week.
• First full week of March; ICE to DICE Mixed Bonspiel. Every team entered has a chance to win a trip for four to Las Vegas This bonspiel attracts more teams than than other bonspiels in the area. Dates are March 1 to 8 for 2009. Watch for new feature evenings during the week.
• In Mid March; Annual Boxing Club "Card". A Evening including a roast beef supper and many rounds of Junior Boxing Competition. The evening is on March 14, 2009 in the Oyen Legion.
• Easter celebrations; Easter Holidays, usually 10 days starting on Good Friday.
• May, start up of minor ball season; mid May, seeding operations usually complete.
• Second weekend in May; Mothers Day Tea & Bake Sale. An event that brings back Mothers & Grandmothers who have left the area but still come back to visit & support the Community
• Of course school's out for summer, last week of June.
• July 1, Canada Day Sports Day in Acadia Valley, fun for all.
• End of August, just before the long weekend, kids back to school.
• October; the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Annual Sausage Fry & Social Evening. Homemade sausage and all the trimmins. A good feast before you hit Mom's home cooking / turkey for Thanksgiving.
• December 31, annually, New Years Family Gala. Featuring a barbequed beef supper & social evening. Sometimes a band but mostly its a large house party & the people make it an enjoyable evening.

Special Events

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