Mahone Islands Conservation Association
  • On a clear day .... May the spirit of the holiday season be one of Happiness and Joy for you and your loved ones. (Photo by Sherrill Rand Harrison, 2011)
  • At her St. Cecilia's Retreat in Oakland, Barbara Butler of Musique Royal and Paul Halley, Martin's River resident and reknown musician and choral director of the King's College Chapel Choir hosted a fundraising brunch for the Mahone Islands Conservation Association on November 19th. Guests were treated to a tour of Paul's musical influences, followed by a scallop brunch thanks to Jane Ritcey and volunteers. Approximately, $2,000 was raised. Left to right, Sherry Swinamer, MICA Board of Directors, Barbara Butler and Paul Halley..
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - JOHN MEISNER, Chair of the Board of Directors of MICA, addresses guests at the Gala Dinner and Auction.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - DR. BROM HART,Chair of the Organizing Committee for Gala and long-time volunteer, SHARRON ISNOR.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - Co-conveners NICOLE ERNST and MARGARET MACDONALD organized ticket sales and helped the 260 guests with their seating.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - MARTIN and MIRIAM BALCOME man the Membership table at the Gala - and it was busier than in past years.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - Piper JAMES PARKER, in full regalia, leads guests into the dinner and the Live Auction.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - SHERRILL HARRISON, MICA Board Member welcomes guests to the dinner as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - Volunteers JEANNIE McLEAN, SHARRON ISNOR and DR. BROM HART announcing the winner of the raffle draw - DAVE KNICKLE.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - ANNE BAILLY and JANET MEISNER, long time volunteers at the cashiers' desk.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - MICA Director SHERRY SWINAMER and volunteer JEFF AVERY help with the live auction.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - Volunteers ABE CROFT, ALLAN BOEHNER, DON FRASER and GEORG ERNST, Co-chair of the Gala Dinner and Auction and Board member of MICA.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - MARTIN BALCOME congratulates CHIP DICKISON as winner of MICA's photo contest 'Identify the Islands'.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - GRETCHEN POHLKAMP, Executive Director, Land Services, Dept. of Natural Resources for the Gov't of Nova Scotia welcomes MICA into partnership.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - PETER MATYAS on the right autographs his painting 'Rebirth of a Legend' for highest bidder MARTIN BALCOME of BMI Inc. Peter is the official artist for the rebuilding of the Bluenose II. His very generous donation achieved the highest bid of the evening.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction - GRETCHEN POHLKAMP, JOHN MESINER and SHERRILL HARRISON
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - GOURMET DINNER FOR EIGHT at Top of the Main as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - SUNRISE OVER GIFFORD Watercolour by Indian Point resident Tom Ward as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - UNTITLED 30 in. x 24 in. watercolour archivally mounted and framed by Ilze Berzins as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - GOING FISHING, a limited edition print by Carol Ann Shelton as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - MAHONE BAY CHURCHES, cross stitch art, framed and matted, by well-known hand art expert Mary Gillies of Mahone Bay as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - WAITING PUNTS, Sullivan Harbor, Maine 1990, watercolour by American artist Judy Ennis. Donated by The Eclectic Garage, Mahone Bay, Value $260
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - SAIL ONBOARD the Beneteau 40, Hearts Delight, and enjoy 4 hours of fresh winds and waters on Mahone Bay. Value: $500
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - MATRIARCH of HALL'S HARBOUR, Limited Edition Gallery Print #2/40 from Original Watercolour by Carol Whitcombe, CSPWC. 17 in W x 9.25 in H, Retail Value: $350.00
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - FOREST SPLASH, an archival print by accomplished photograher Ward Isnor and will be in the Live Auction
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - POTS ON MY DECK is an acrylic painting by Anya Holloway which will also be in the Live Auction
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - FISH GAMES an exqusitely folk art painted drop leaf table by Peter Blais of Maritime Painted Salt Box is another Live Auction item
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - NORTHWEST ROAD (outside of Lunenburg), Oil pastel by artist Shelley Mitchell. Value $500
  • 2011 Gala Auction & Dinner Auction Item - THEMED MIRROR, nautical folk art, 3 ft wide x 2 ft high with wood frame, by Kathi Petersen of Pufferbellies, Bridgewater, as part of the Live Auction at MICA's Gala Dinner & Auction on October 28,2011.
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January 27, 2012

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To protect and conserve the natural environment of the islands and shoreline of Mahone Bay,
and the traditional, social and recreational opportunities valued by its various communities.

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