Big Canoe Events and Happenings

Name: Big Canoe Events and Happenings
Address: 12 Wolfscratch Drive, Jasper, GA, 30143, US
Telephone: +17062683346
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Big Canoe Events and Happenings

Keep up with what's happening in Big Canoe®! The Official Page of Big Canoe. Big Canoe hosts several programs and events for the entire community year-round.
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Big Canoe®; a 7,000+ acre, private residential community with resort-like amenities nestled just one hour from Atlanta in the mountains of North Georgia. Our unique history and passion for both nature and the people who call Big Canoe home is just part of what makes this community special. The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti features dining rooms overlooking the lake and golf course, more casual dining i

n the Black Bear Pub and entertainment and dining outdoors on the Sunset Veranda. Residents can enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, swimming, fishing and boating on three lakes, tennis and pickleball, bocce, dog parks, children and family activities, and an award-winning hiking and trails system. There is always something to do! Keep up with all Community Events and Happenings through this page and on our website: www.bigcanoepoa.org.

01/05/2024

The Marina has discounted pontoon rental rates from 8 a.m. to noon through Feb. 29, 2024. Property Owner rates, $20 per hour. Guest rates, $50 per hour. There is a two-hour minimum for all pontoon rentals. Afternoon rates remain the same. For more info about the Marina visit https://tinyurl.com/2r55y3k2

01/05/2024

Ready to start your New Year's resolution but hate to go it alone? The Wellness Center has you covered! Join Fitness Friends, a Wellness Center introductory event. Open registration for Fitness Friends will be at the Wellness Center on Monday, Jan. 8. at 9 am. Already a member? Become a sponsor. Bring your friend to our opening event to sign up. Non-members will receive 6 free visits including any complimentary classes currently available. Add years to your friendship with Fitness Friends! For more information, contact Our Membership Director, Stacy Anthony at [email protected] or 706-268-1092

01/05/2024

Welcome to Big Canoe Living, our new weekly eMagazine! Follow the link to view now https://conta.cc/41MqrOn

01/05/2024

As the holiday comes to an end please dispose of your live Christmas Trees in the Yard Debris bin at the trash facility.

01/04/2024

Head over to the Racquet Pro Shop for the Year-End Sale! Up to 75% off seasonal decor, dog merchandise, and hiking gear! Sale ends Friday, Jan. 5.

01/04/2024

Head over to the Golf Pro Shop for the Year End Sale! Up to 75% off seasonal merchandise, and 50-90% off select merchandise. $5 rack of women's golf apparel. Sale ends Friday, Jan. 5.

01/04/2024

You did it Big Canoe! This year’s coat drive collected more than 400 jackets, coats, and other outerwear to help those in need this winter. The winter wear was donated to Pickens Cares, which will distribute them to those in need.

01/03/2024

Come out to Acoustic Showcase at the Beach Club on Thursday, Jan 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This month's featured musicians are Frank Brewer, John Herzler, Tommy Kilpatrick, Bob Knysz, John Lamberski, Frank Lozano, Tom McGuire, Brad Morgan, Jim Murphy, and Art Shand. Bring your favorite beverage, arrive early, secure your seats, and mingle with other guests and the musicians.

01/02/2024

A reminder that the Clubhouse is closed from Jan. 1 to Jan. 16 for its seasonal maintenance and deep cleaning. Please see the January schedule below which starts Jan. 17.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year Big Canoe! Here's to 2024!

12/31/2023

The Marina will rent pontoon boats in two shifts beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2 for the July 6 Independence Day Celebration with evening fireworks. In-person reservations will start at 8 a.m. at the Marina Shack. Reservations by phone will also start at 8 a.m. There are two pontoon rental time slots on July 6, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Property Owner cost for the morning shift is $240 and for the evening shift $280. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy to avoid charges. Guest pontoon rental is $100 an hour and must be paid at time of reservation. If you do not get a reservation the Marina will have a waitlist available. For questions call the Marina at 706-268-3303

12/30/2023

An annual tradition around Big Canoe is the Holiday Coat Drive, which runs through Dec. 31. Just drop off coats that are new or in great condition at collection boxes at the Wellness Center, Canoe Lodge, the Clubhouse, the Golf Pro Shop and the Big Canoe Chapel to help those in need. CARES of Pickens County will then distribute the coats to local children and adults. Your generosity can make a big difference this holiday season!

12/30/2023

Big Canoe was not impacted by the winter weather system overnight or in the early morning. Roads are clear. All amenities will open today at 12 p.m. The Clubhouse will also open at 12 p.m. All will be operating at normal Saturday schedules for closing times. Contractors will be allowed into the gates. Thank you for your support and winter weather readiness.

12/30/2023

The amenities and POA offices will have amended hours this weekend for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!

12/29/2023

Review FEMA's Ready.gov site about being prepared for winter. We do not have any storms in the current forecast, but it's best to be ready when we do. Click this link for FEMA readiness tips https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready
And, a reminder to please sign up for weather alerts from Pickens through CodeRed https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/B2923BC1B480 and Dawson county through Smart911 http://tinyurl.com/9y4h8r8y as part of your winter weather prep.

12/29/2023

Public Safety is conducting a series of Emergency Preparedness Classes for residents of Big Canoe. Sponsored by the Wellness Collaborative, "Stop the Bleed" is the first course in the series. Join us on January 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Big Canoe Fire Station. Learn how to respond to someone in an emergency situation with life-saving techniques and practices. The class cost is $35. Register today by emailing [email protected]

12/29/2023

Head over to the Golf Pro Shop and Racquet Pro Shop for the Year End Sale! Up to 75% off seasonal merchandise, and 50-90% off select merchandise. Sale ends Friday, Jan. 5.

12/28/2023

In town for the holidays? Looking for somewhere local to take the family? Make your brunch reservations today through our dining page: https://www.bigcanoepoa.org/property-owners/dining/

12/26/2023

Windstream Outage Affecting POA Amenities

Our IT Director has notified us that a Windstream widespread outage is affecting parts of Big Canoe. For the POA, it appears to be affecting the Clubhouse, Cart Barn, and our other amenities, at this time, however other locations could drop as well. Windstream has received reports about outages from Wilderness Pkwy, Valley View, and Wake Robin. Windstream is currently trying to find a line technician to send out to troubleshoot the issue.

The POA amenities will operate in offline mode until the internet outage has been resolved. We thank you for your patience and extra kindness to our team members while working through this issue. Additional updates will be sent as conditions change.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Big Canoe POA!

12/24/2023

Avoid long lines for cardboard disposal this season by arriving with your boxes broken down enough to fit in the slot. Remember to press the button before feeding your cardboard into the slot. Expect longer lines next week, as post-Christmas is the heaviest trash production week of the year!

12/23/2023

Big Canoe POA offices and amenities have adjusted hours over the Christmas holiday. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

12/22/2023

Today is winter solstice 2023 and we thought that would be a fitting day to share a link to FEMA's Ready.gov site about being prepared for winter. We do not have any storms in the current forecast, but it's best to be ready when we do. Click this link for FEMA readiness tips https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready
And, a reminder to please sign up for weather alerts from Pickens through CodeRed https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/B2923BC1B480 and Dawson county through Smart911 http://tinyurl.com/9y4h8r8y as part of your winter weather prep.

12/21/2023

Amicalola EMC is reporting power outages this morning that may affect property owners in Big Canoe. To stay up to date with all AEMC outages now or in the future please visit the outage tracker found on the AEMC website https://outages.amicalolaemc.com:83.

12/21/2023

The Racquet Club has several openings for Pickleball Clinics today. Call to register 706-268-3367

12/20/2023

Celebrate the New Year early with the Clubhouse on Saturday, December 30 from 5 - 8 p.m. The full menu will be available as well as Dinner specials, Surf & Turf $55 - 6oz Certified Angus Beef Center Cut Filet Mignon with a Broiled or Tempura Fried Lobster Tail accompanied by Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus, finished with a Red Wine Demi Glace and Steamed Snow Crab Legs $36 - Served with Boiled Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Drawn Butter. During dinner enjoy live entertainment by Clubhouse favorite Tony Mele. Make your reservations now on the dining page of our website at https://tinyurl.com/bddfcuyd

12/20/2023

Duffer's is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day through Saturday, Dec. 23, but please note that hours will change around the upcoming Christmas holiday. For more info on Duffer's or its menus, go to https://www.bigcanoepoa.org/property-owners/dining/

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12 Wolfscratch Drive
Jasper, GA
30143

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+17062683346

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http://www.bigcanoepoa.org/

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Happy New Year Big Canoe! Here's to 2024!

It’s on! Oktoberfest is happening as we speak. The fun continues until 4 p.m. in Wolfscratch Village. Come join us!

Painting Stop Sign Bar at Canoe Lodge 100223

ROADWORK UPDATE: Crews are completing the final touches on striping our roads, painting lines between parking spaces, and freshening stop sign bars around Big Canoe. Here, they’re hitting the area by the Canoe Lodge on Monday. Next up: installation of reflectors. The work is on track to be completed in October. More info: https://wp.me/p4wMJH-5Yd

Time-lapse of morning mist on Lake Sconti.

Keep walking, Big Canoe! #walkingstick #wildlife

Is there anything more comforting than Southern cuisine? When bacon is added to the equation, such as in this decadent, bacon-wrapped meatloaf with red wine demi-glaze, you’ll be basking in culinary comfort! Sample this and other delicious Southern Comfort concoctions available for dinner at the Clubhouse from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. A full menu listing all of the live food stations is at https://tinyurl.com/4n566822. Reserve a table at https://tinyurl.com/a9xxzwws

Decisions, decisions. Whether you order the Salmon Benedict, the Shrimp and Grits, or one of the other irresistible brunch selections not included in this short video, you can’t go wrong! Come check out the Sunday Brunch dining offerings that the Clubhouse food & beverage team is cooking up. #Clubhouse #Brunch

Chef Michael G. Fires Up the Smoker

If you see a little smoke rising from the Clubhouse parking lot, it’s just Chef Michael G and his kitchen staff firing up their big orange smoker. Here’s a little short clip of them making this week’s delectables. #Clubhouse #Barbecue

Kids today! In this case, a couple of hungry armadillo youngsters search for breakfast near Indian Rocks. #armadillos #wildlife

Signs of spring are all around Big Canoe! Check out this very clumsy bee having his breakfast - he must've skipped the coffee this morning. Have you seen any signs of spring out and about in Big Canoe? Drop them in the comments below or email them to [email protected] #springisintheair #bigcanoeeventsandhappenings #BigCanoe

Workers are busy just about everywhere in Big Canoe as we ready for bustle of the warmer months. That includes this area near the Canoe Lodge, where a walking path is being created this morning to provide access to the Lake Sconti dock, which is used by the Big Canoe Model Yacht Club. #BigCanoePOA #bigcanoeeventsandhappenings

Beloved Board Director Bob Crouch gave his farewell to the Big Canoe POA at this year's annual meeting at the Chapel Saturday Dec. 6. Thank you for serving Big Canoe so well for so many years, Bob. You will be missed! Check out the video of his below. #bigcanoepoa

Tellico Trout Farms made their (nearly) monthly delivery to Lake Petit this week, They normally drop in 1,000-1,500 pounds of 10 to 12-inch-long trout each time they stock the lake. This footage was from an earlier visit by Team Tellico. (Lake Petit and Lake Sconti also contain an amazing variety of fresh-water fish including catfish, brim, bass, walleye and crappie.) Give the gift of fresh fish all season long! Contact Teri Sawyer at [email protected] or 706-268-1092 today to purchase the Fishing Program for a loved one, or yourself. #bigcanoepoa #bigcanoeeventsandhappenings #lakepetit

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