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April 11, 2013
Welcome to our latest news & highlights of recent projects:
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- Major expansion for Norman Whynot's website!
- Charles Lantz Cabinetry's feature sophisticated kitchen!
- New website for BTP
- Lunenburg events updated weekly
- West Ironbound Island - safe 'n' sound
- Yummy food page
- Jewellery for Mother's Day
- Why DIY videos don't make the grade
- Jewellery-making classes & coupons
- Workshop in Lunenburg
- Lucky gets applause from Koodonation!
Comments on any of our projects and story suggestions are always welcome. As are enquiries about our services - email Jodie or call 902-766-4548.  Get the whole LuckyDuck story - web design, videography, photography!
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Norman Whynot - major upgrade/reno for website!
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New construction, renovations, restoration & LEEDing green
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Charles Lantz Cabinetry - Sophisticated kitchen takes us back to HRM
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Direct Buy member choses to go local - and is glad she did!
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Testimonial for Charles Lantz!
"It was great working with Charles and his crew. They were very helpful. Very sweet. "
- Tanga, HRM homeowner
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Lunenburg events - updated weekly!
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What's what in this UNESCO heritage town
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LUNENBURG - Each week, Fay Paul, Pelham House B&B owner-operator, calls on LuckyDuck to update her Lunenburg Happenings section. It's very handy for those who want to know!
Throughout the year, this Lunenburg bed and breakfast is a home away from home for families and others visiting the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia.
Pelham House Amenities include:
- Off street parking
- Private baths with all rooms
- Double aspect windows in all rooms for good light and ventilation
- Family room for visitors with children
- Wireless internet
- Refreshment facilities available 24 hours
- Locally sourced and organic produce when attainable
- Garage available for parking surfboards, kayaks or bicycles
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New LuckyDuck website - Be The Peace
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It takes a village . . .
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Raging Grannies & Friends at last year's BTP
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LUNENBURG - LuckyDuck has launched a new website for "Be the Peace . . . Make A Change."
It's a grassroots community peace-building initiative that aims to reduce relationship violence against women and girls in Lunenburg County and surrounding communities. The website is full of information and resource materials.
Status of Women Canada awarded funding for this three-year project to Second Story Women's Centre to engage community partners in developing a coordinated response to violence against women and girls.
The 2nd Be the Peace Public Forum - back in Lunenburg
April 19 & 20, 2013
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Family Resource food page bumper crop
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Local food on the South Shore of Nova Scotia!
NOVA SCOTIA - South Shore Family Resource recently called on LuckyDuck to update their website pages on Local Food. The purpose of this section is to keep everyone in our community up-to-date on what's happening around food - in our own communities, in the province and nationally.
It's jam-packed with all sorts of yummy information including:
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We are Amazing Energy workshop
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Lunenburg, April 20
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LUNENBURG - Debbie Thompson is presenting a morning workshop later this month called "We are Amazing Energy."
This introductory session is on the energy of which we are all composed. It will explore the seven basic chakras that keep our bodies aligned, and how they create our unique selves.
Note: If the above info is new to you, it will be a good foundation for the afternoon session.
Tht's when Debbie and her co-host, singer/songwriter Patrick Thompson will present "Love and Fear - A Balancing Act." By looking at our reactions to these emotions, with the help of Patrick's music, we will explore our relationship with these two emotions.
$20 per session or $30 for both.
Pre-registration is recommeneded.
Registration on the day, Saturday April 20, is at 9 am and 12:30pm
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Second Story wants your jewellery!
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Here comes Mother's Day!
 LUNENBURG - Donations of jewellery are now being accepted for Second Story Women Centre's annual Mother`s Day Jewellery Sale. They're looking for necklaces, earrings, pendants, brooches - any kind of gently-used jewellery.
The sale will be at the Bridgewater Mall on Saturday, May 11. Proceeds will support ongoing programs at Second Story.
Second Story is at the Lunenburg Train Station
18 Dufferin Street, (behind Lunenburg Inn)
Phone 902.543.1315 or 902.640.3044
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5 reasons not to shoot your own business video
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LuckyDuck video - delivering professional videography across Canada & USA
NOVA SCOTIA & BEYOND - Smartphone and camera makers talk about how fast and easy it is to record amazing HD videos using their devices. You can even shoot a video that will make you a viral sensation on YouTube . . . Or . . . maybe not.
Although it's tempting to succumb to the allure of shooting and producing business-and-marketing videos yourself, there are plenty of good reasons to bring in a professional for the job. From expertise to equipment to putting your best foot forward online, here are five reasons why you shouldn't shoot your own business videos - unless you're a professional!
- Your equipment isn't up to the task
- It's tough to be objective
- Your valuable time is better spent elsewhere
- You risk reducing the overall quality of your website - and the reputation of your business
- You're not a professional - if you are - please disregard these top 5 reasons!
Bottom line . . . Just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should!
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Congrats to KCC - West Ironbound's safe 'n' sound!
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Home to sheep, rare lichen and a blue heron rookery
KINGSBURG - A partnership between the NDP government and the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy (KCC) ensures that West Ironbound Island will be protected for generations to come.
Local MLAs Pam Birdsall and Gary Ramey announced the acquisition of the southern half of West Ironbound on March 28, at a gathering in Riverport, Lunenburg County.
"It has been so rewarding to work with the members of the KCC on this project," said Birdsall. "Making this announcement together is a very proud moment for me as MLA and as a resident of Lunenburg County."
The negotiated price for the parcel of land is $387,500, less than the appraised market value. The Department of Natural Resources will contribute $200,000 and with the help of local support and donations the KCC will contribute the remaining $187,500.
"This announcement is about more than land," added Ramey. "It's about the culmination of working together to preserve part of our province for the future."
In 2010, the northern half of West Ironbound Island was acquired by the KCC. Led by its Board of Directors, the conservancy will manage all of the land through a stewardship agreement with the province.
"This purchase and stewardship agreement will ensure the protection of the land, its species and coastal beauty for all Nova Scotians," said Robert Buckley, KCC Chair. "Our many volunteers look forward to working with the Department of Natural Resources to keep the land vibrant and strong."
West Ironbound Island is located 20 kilometers south of Lunenburg.
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The Java Bead - jewellery-making classes, coupons
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Nurture your creative side!
BRIDGEWATER - Bead weave, metal shop, basic stringing, simple loop earrings and macrame bracelet are some of the classes available this month at King Street's The Java Bead!
 Click for coupons, photos, class and workshop calendar - they're housed in the right sidebar at thejavabead.com |
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Koodonation gives Lucky an "award of excellence!"
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Micro volunteering for non-profits
| EVERYWHERE - LuckyDuck's been microvolunteering with Koodonation.
I was delighted to receive notification regarding my latest microvolunteer session: "Wordpress has it's limits..." is now closed and you've won the Award of Excellence! Thanks for all your help!" KoodoNation is a free online hub that connects busy people with non-profits. With microvolunteering, small deeds make a big impact and since it's all done online, you can donate time whenever you want (even at 3am in your PJs!).
Non-profits post challenges to the network. Challenges are small tasks that can be completed entirely online - from simple questions that need answering to a quick brainstorm for ideas. From there, the microvolunteer community takes over and posts answers to help solve each challenge. Volunteers are free to get involved in any cause they care about, and respond to any challenges that interest them and match their skills. And they can do it any time, on their own time, with no commitments. It's great Koodonation's found a way to fit helping others into busy schedules! And that non-profits can get work done for free by connecting with a huge pool of talented volunteers ready to help. Join the Koodonation! |
Reminder to our clients - we'll promote your events & news at n/c
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Let's grow together!
| EVERYWHERE - We get a real kick out of our clients' successes. And are delighted to promote them at no charge in our monthly e-newsletter. Simply email us the details by the 1st of any month and we'll see you get published.
Now there's a deal!
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Wishing you & yours all the Very Best!
Jodie & Allan
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Jodie Turner & Allan Malinen
LuckyDuck web design, photography & video production
www.luckyduckwebdesign.com
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