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« Previous EntriesWhat To Do on a Rainy Sunday in Big Canoe? Blueberry Picking!
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Today started out with heavy clouds over the North Georgia mountains, and buckets of rain falling from the sky. Not exactly the kind of day where it’s easy to find something fun to do outdoors, but that’s exactly what we did - we went blueberry picking. After a quick breakfast at the local Huddle House, [...]
Fourth Of July in Big Canoe
Sunday, July 6th, 2008Wow! What a great fourth of July in Big Canoe!! I’m still recovering from a full day and night of fun. It all started with the Bike Parade. We arrived a little late but the kiddies were in full force riding their decked out patriotic bikes and scooters. There had to be about 30 bikes! [...]
Big Canoe Clubhouse Unveiling a Huge Success!
Saturday, June 21st, 2008The grand opening was a big hit. From the moment I walked up to the the Big Canoe clubhouse, I was greeted with a flute of champagne with a floating strawberry and a large crowd of curious neighbors. Complimentary shuttles delivered guests from all over Big Canoe.
Luckily I was able to park at my Lake [...]
Opening Day for New Clubhouse in Big Canoe
Saturday, June 21st, 2008There is big excitement in Big Canoe! The highly anticipated opening of the new clubhouse featuring the Mountains Grill and the Black Bear Pub is tonight, and I’ll be there to report the whole thing! The picture above is a scan of the Big Canoe POA flyer (click on it for a larger version) showing [...]
Dekalb Symphony Comes to Big Canoe - Worth the Wait
Monday, June 9th, 2008After one rain out and a long week of waiting, the Dekalb Symphony performed tonight right behind the new clubhouse on the golf course. The turnout was amazing, and though it was hot and sunny, the crowd was in good spirits. The symphony players were amazing as my mind drifted away in the surreal mountain [...]
Dekalb Symphony Orchestra to Play in Big Canoe
Saturday, May 31st, 2008( *Update - Due to weather, the concert has been postponed until Sunday, June 8 at 7PM. )
There is no greater sign that summer has arrived than hearing the beautiful combination of the Dekalb Symphony playing to a backdrop of nature’s own outdoor symphony of crickets and tree frogs. This resounding combination will be presented [...]
Bargain Barn in Jasper - Something for Everyone
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Here’s a true story that has given me one more reason not to go back into the suburbs:
My son just started soccer in Big Canoe, and he needed to get a pair of cleats. I had a crazy busy day planned and simply could not fit a trip to Walmart into my schedule. Out of [...]
Big Canoe Soccer Begins at Wildcat Recreation Area
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008David Beckem would have been proud today to see the healthy group of kids eagerly lined up to play soccer in Big Canoe. The Big Canoe HOA sponsors several children’s co-ed soccer teams twice per year for some neighborly competition at the Wildcat soccer field. Several residents and some non-residents volunteer their time and efforts coaching [...]
Big Canoe Chapel
Friday, April 4th, 2008Bored? Lonely? need a place to go? The Big Canoe Chapel is the perfect starting point. This non-denominational chapel provides activities for the young and young at heart! Newcomers truly get a leg-up and get to meet their neighbors in a creative and non restirctive environment. Many, many clubs get together from quilters to to [...]
Easter Egg Hunt in Big Canoe
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
I realize it’s a little late to be writing about Easter but it was truly an event that needs to be mentioned. Last Easter we has a bout of nasty weather so this year everyone made a gallant effort to gather at Playfield Park in Big Canoe for a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt! [...]
