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Unfortunately he didn’t attend, but if he had, Zorba the Greek would have been thrilled with the Big Canoe Travel Club’s end of the year celebration titled “My Big Fat Greek Feast” held at the Big Canoe Sconti Club. What a feast it was for the 140 members who happily devoured Chef Hector...

Submitted by: Rita Van Fleet The year was 1968. Simon & Garfunkel released their iconic album “Bookends” which reflected the culture of the day. During a period of turmoil of assassinations and escalating war, “America” chronicled a young couple’s journey across the country loo...

“Big Canoe Expert Series” Speaker Describes Afghanistan Life She took an extended leave of absence from World Bank to return to her home country to assess what is working and what isn’t since President Bush ordered the “Shock and Awe” incursion following 9-11. Omira said that most peo...

Big Canoe Mountain Twilight Concert Features Simon and Garfunkel Tribute The overwhelming audience response to last year’s Mountain Twilight Concert starring the Jim Curry Band and their amazing rendition of John Denver’s music presented the POA Programs and Events Committee with a quandary. Th...

Can you imagine crafting a small boat that will carry from two to six people from nothing more than corrugated cardboard, glue, duct tape and paint! And, by the way, it has to be able not only to float, but to race for 200 meters on the Big Canoe Community Lake Sconti and remain intact. On Augus...

As always, the Fourth of July in Big Canoe is filled with a myriad of events for all ages, and the extended holiday this year offered even more patriotism, picnicking, paddling, and playing activities.  The kids and parents were out bright and early for the annual road race, and then the family...

Big Canoe has been well known for its “Tour of Homes” for decades, and after a three-year hiatus, the Tour is back, bigger and better than ever. Thisis the 30th year that the Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild through the Legacy of Caring has supported charities in Pickens and Dawson counties. T...