Phew, I'm worn out from typing up this very large list of events... It's going to be a great weekend weather and events wise...have a great one, everybody!
Canada Day Celebrations
Riverport
13:30 - Parade
14:00 - Flag Raising Ceremony
20:00 - DANCE
21:30 - Fireworks
Petite Riviere
Canada Day Celebrations at Fire Hall
Starting 12 noon.
Duck race, children and adult activities, food and entertainment.
Community fireworks at Green Bay. For information call 688-2117
New Germany
TONS of fun things to check out.
Check out my pics from 2009 of the parade and ox pull.
Bridgewater
Schedule of events
Lunenburg
Canada Day Celebrations, 250th Anniversary Park (behind the Fire Hall)
10:30am to 1:00pm
Chester
Chester Legion.
Canada Day Breakfast: 7:30 to 10:30 am.
Flag Raising Ceremony: 12:00 noon.
Walk around Chester: 12:15 pm.
Enjoy free hot dogs, cake and pop.
Breakfasts
Canada Day 2011 Breakfast,
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24, Bridgewater,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, baked beans, toast, juice, tea or coffee.
Adults $6; children 5-12, $3; under 5 free.
July 1st,
North Queens Heritage Society Strawberry Pancake Brunch,
Masonic Hall, Caledonia,
10-1.
July 2, Saturday,
Breakfast,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6, children $3. Everyone welcome.
July 2,
Country Breakfast.
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Various menu selections.
Suppers
Canada Day Fish Fry,
July 1st,
Riverport fire department,
11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
July 1,
Annual Canada Day Strawberry Supper
Baker Settlement fire centre, #5092 Highway 325,
4:30 p.m.
Serving baked beans, ham, 3 salads, etc. Strawberry shortcake or sliced in a bowl as well as iced homemade cakes.
Cost $9, children $4, 5 and under free.
Check out my review of a previous supper here for an idea of what to expect.
July 2,
Chicken BBQ, Flea Market and Bake Sale.
Cornwall & District Fire Department, Middle Cornwall
3:30- 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 2,
Strawberry Supper,
Newcombville fire hall,
4- 7 p.m.
Menu consists of Baked beans, scalloped potatoes, potato salad, ham, coleslaw, asst. breads, asst. Cakes and strawberry shortcake or strawberries and cream.
Adults, $9; children 5-12, $4.50; under 5 free.
Proceeds for fire department.
Saturday, July 2,
Roast Beef Supper,
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martin's Point,
4- 6 pm.
Adults: $10, children: $5 and under 5 free.
Dessert will be homemade pies or strawberry shortcake.
For information please call 627-2351.
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Friday, 3 July 2009
Baker Settlement Canada Day Strawberry Supper Review
I don't know of a better end way to celebrate Canada Day, than to attend a local community supper. Maybe it was the red and white theme echoed in the strawberry shortcake...maybe it was the political gossip I overheard while waiting in line. What I do know was that this supper was a resounding success!
After attending the excellent Canada Day parade in New Germany earlier that afternoon, I traversed several secondary paved roads (and a couple tertiary dirt roads) to arrive in Baker Settlement right around the corner from the hall that was home to this supper.
From previous years, I was expecting a big lineup when I arrived. It wasn't as long as I feared, but that was because I had 'just' missed the first sitting. I found myself joining in with the other diners, counting how many people were ahead of myself in the line, wondering how many could be seated in the hall at once...
I was standing behind 3 elderly women, who had quite an interesting conversation about the recent provincial election. If you aren't aware, the NDP (left'ish leaning social democrats) swept all 4 south shore seats, ousting the tories, much to the surprise and chagrin of the women in front of me. It became obvious very quickly that these women were life long tories ('progressive' conservatives), and as far as I could tell, at least one of them was heavily involved with the party executive. Nothing earth shattering was overheard:
"I hear Carolyn will run again"
"Yes, I read that in the paper"
"I knew Gary Ramey's parents, his father and my father served in the war together"
"Gary and Carolyn both spoke at Shipyard Landing"
And so on....
Before too long, my two guests from Lunenburg arrived. By that time, the line was stretching wayyy down the hill from the hall. Lucky for them I had saved us all a spot for the second sitting!
When you approach the door of the hall, you are greeted by a 'cloak room' of sorts...the inner door to the hall remains closed like some booze can in Toronto. Every now and then, the elderly 'bouncer' dressed in full fire department regalia would open the door and ask, "how many"?
A wave of hot, humid air blew in our faces as I gestured with my hand, "3". And then, we were in.
We had an AMAZING server attend to us throughout the supper. First, she brought us our styrofoam plate of ham and beans. The beans were piping hot, a pleasant surprise! Sweet molasses bread, chow chow, coleslaw, pickled beets and bread and butter pickles complemented the meal nicely.
I like the whipped cream smeared on the kid's face, it must be 'some good'!
I felt like a kid again when I was able to choose Kool Aid for my beverage. I was very, very thirsty. I felt like I drained an entire pitcher of water over the course of the meal!
At one point, failed Liberal candidate Mark Fury was seated further down our table. Our server told him he "didn't want to sit by those ladies"...she was referring to the elderly tories seated beside me, the same ones in front of me in the lineup. Political intrigue was everywhere!
Suspenders are still en vogue at these functions, so is brill cream.
Eventually, it was time for desert, but there was 'no room at the inn'. Luckily, our server was a veritable superstar and she packed up our strawberry shortcake for take away in...you guessed it, more styrofoam! But the desert extravaganza didn't end there....she brought by a plate of 'table cake' and asked if we'd like to take some chocolate cake with us as well. As Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys would say, "does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?"
The infamous 'table cake'
So, we exited the premises with 3 containers of strawberry shortcake and a plate full of chocolate cake. A perfect way to end this year's Canada Day. Well done to all the hard working folks who helped put this supper together this year!
After attending the excellent Canada Day parade in New Germany earlier that afternoon, I traversed several secondary paved roads (and a couple tertiary dirt roads) to arrive in Baker Settlement right around the corner from the hall that was home to this supper.
From previous years, I was expecting a big lineup when I arrived. It wasn't as long as I feared, but that was because I had 'just' missed the first sitting. I found myself joining in with the other diners, counting how many people were ahead of myself in the line, wondering how many could be seated in the hall at once...
I was standing behind 3 elderly women, who had quite an interesting conversation about the recent provincial election. If you aren't aware, the NDP (left'ish leaning social democrats) swept all 4 south shore seats, ousting the tories, much to the surprise and chagrin of the women in front of me. It became obvious very quickly that these women were life long tories ('progressive' conservatives), and as far as I could tell, at least one of them was heavily involved with the party executive. Nothing earth shattering was overheard:
"I hear Carolyn will run again"
"Yes, I read that in the paper"
"I knew Gary Ramey's parents, his father and my father served in the war together"
"Gary and Carolyn both spoke at Shipyard Landing"
And so on....
Before too long, my two guests from Lunenburg arrived. By that time, the line was stretching wayyy down the hill from the hall. Lucky for them I had saved us all a spot for the second sitting!
When you approach the door of the hall, you are greeted by a 'cloak room' of sorts...the inner door to the hall remains closed like some booze can in Toronto. Every now and then, the elderly 'bouncer' dressed in full fire department regalia would open the door and ask, "how many"?
A wave of hot, humid air blew in our faces as I gestured with my hand, "3". And then, we were in.
We had an AMAZING server attend to us throughout the supper. First, she brought us our styrofoam plate of ham and beans. The beans were piping hot, a pleasant surprise! Sweet molasses bread, chow chow, coleslaw, pickled beets and bread and butter pickles complemented the meal nicely.
I like the whipped cream smeared on the kid's face, it must be 'some good'!
I felt like a kid again when I was able to choose Kool Aid for my beverage. I was very, very thirsty. I felt like I drained an entire pitcher of water over the course of the meal!
At one point, failed Liberal candidate Mark Fury was seated further down our table. Our server told him he "didn't want to sit by those ladies"...she was referring to the elderly tories seated beside me, the same ones in front of me in the lineup. Political intrigue was everywhere!
Suspenders are still en vogue at these functions, so is brill cream.
Eventually, it was time for desert, but there was 'no room at the inn'. Luckily, our server was a veritable superstar and she packed up our strawberry shortcake for take away in...you guessed it, more styrofoam! But the desert extravaganza didn't end there....she brought by a plate of 'table cake' and asked if we'd like to take some chocolate cake with us as well. As Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys would say, "does the tin man have a sheet metal cock?"
The infamous 'table cake'
So, we exited the premises with 3 containers of strawberry shortcake and a plate full of chocolate cake. A perfect way to end this year's Canada Day. Well done to all the hard working folks who helped put this supper together this year!
Thursday, 2 July 2009
New Germany Canada Day Parade
An assortment of shots taken at yesterday's well attended Canada Day parade in New Germany. It was neat to see some familiar faces in the crowd, and so many unfamiliar faces too!
I think this shot might be my fave from the day...
Uh, yeah...girls did not look like this when I was in junior high in New Germany, back in the day....
Not sure if this guy thought this pic was going in the paper, he was nice enough to stop his 'pack' of bikers for me so I could snap this shot.
Crossing the Lahave...
I think this elderly couple appreciated the swing tunes played by the Mahone Bay Legion Band.
Parade's over, time to enjoy the ox pull...
I think this shot might be my fave from the day...
Uh, yeah...girls did not look like this when I was in junior high in New Germany, back in the day....
Not sure if this guy thought this pic was going in the paper, he was nice enough to stop his 'pack' of bikers for me so I could snap this shot.
Crossing the Lahave...
I think this elderly couple appreciated the swing tunes played by the Mahone Bay Legion Band.
Parade's over, time to enjoy the ox pull...
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Guest Review: Canada Day Supper...or Not?
Strawberry Supper
Baker's Settlement Hall
The supper didn’t actually start until 4:30pm. When we arrived, there were already several families waiting to attend this supper spectacular. Both of us not really keen on waiting in line decided to go for a drive towardsChelsea
Baker's Settlement Hall
June 29, 2008
By: KT
Baroing promised that this would be an awesome community supper that would leave your taste buds begging for more… strawberry shortcake. Considering myself a connoisseur of the wickedly wonderful berry, I felt compelled to attend. In fact, I hardly ate all day – saving myself and my appetite for the feast on such a fine day, there was not a cloud in the sky…
The Bridgewater Bulletin listed the supper as follows: June 29th, 4-6pm. $7.50. Potato salad, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, ham, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry and cream and cakes. There seemed to be a fair amount of focus on the desert portion of the meal… How could I pass up this bountiful offering of strawberry bliss? In fact, we even took Baroing's advice and showed up 20 minutes early. Or so we thought…The supper didn’t actually start until 4:30pm. When we arrived, there were already several families waiting to attend this supper spectacular. Both of us not really keen on waiting in line decided to go for a drive towards
We showed back up at the Fire Hall just shortly before 4:30pm. Already quite a long line up had formed. I would say at the very least 50 people were in front of us. Baroing did warn us, he said that this was a popular community supper and to expect a bit of a wait. I’m all for waiting especially when it comes to shortcake!
The temperature was at the very least in the high 20’s. The air was stagnant and there was hardly a breeze, making it feel more like 40. The sun beat down on all the procrastinators making us wish that we had been more proactive and arrived earlier to avoid standing and waiting like starving fools. The first ones to arrive were already in the hall enjoying their meals. I’d been waiting all day for this supper and should really have eaten more than a handful of piss puffs (ed: rice cake/puffs). But, that is how I rolled… on the ground.
In the end, never did get my shortcake… Just a nice big goose egg…Next year I think I’ll not skip meals and keep hydrated throughout the day… Might not be a bad idea to show up a bit early too… huh Baroing?
Seriously though, if you ever feel the urge to pass out, a community supper isn’t a bad place to go down – there are all kinds of professionals there to help out… Nurses, firefighters, doctors… take your pick. Or perhaps you’ll be “lucky” like me and have them all look after you.Friday, 27 June 2008
Upcoming Suppers and Brekkies this weekend
It's a big Canada Day weekend for suppers and breakfasts, here's a run-down of what's on offer:
Breakfasts
Saturday, June 28th,
Fireman's Breakfast, United Communities Hall, Cherry Hill, 8-11am.
--A popular choice, worth the drive to Cherry Hill!
June 28, 7:30-11:30
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg
Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3.00; $6.50 for take-out,
delivery available until 9 a.m. 634-4215
---If you like tater tots, this is the brekkie for you!
Saturday, June 28,
A Full Meal Breakfast, 8AM-12PM.
Adults $5.50, 5-12yrs. $2.75 and under 5 FREE.
Menu: Bacon, scrambled or fried eggs, hash browns, beans, toast, muffins and beverages.
St. Luke's Church Hall, Rhodes Corner.
---This one is my pick for breakfast this weekend, if it's half as good as their turkey suppers (which are amazing), it should be a winner!
Supppers
June 28, 3-5 p.m.
Firefighter's Chicken BBQ and Auxiliary Flea Market, Cornwall Fire Hall, Middle Cornwall
--This one offers a heaping amount of BBQ'd chicken, you can split a portion with your buddy!
Saturday, June 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Roast Beef Supper at St. Barnabas' Anglican Church Hall, Blue Rocks
Adults $10; children 12 and under, $5; under 5 free
June 29th. 4 pm- 6 pm.
Strawberry Supper, Hebb's Cross Fire Hall, $7.50.
Potato salad, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, ham, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry & cream & cakes.
July 1 Canada Day. 4:30 p.m
Strawberry Supper, .
Baker Settlement & District Fire Centre #5092 on Hwy #325.
Serving: Ham, baked beans, salads, etc. Dessert: Either strawberry shortcake or strawberries in cream, homemade cakes. Sponsored by the auxiliary
--expect an INSANE wait for this one, but the strawberry shortcake for dessert will be your sweet reward....
Breakfasts
Saturday, June 28th,
Fireman's Breakfast, United Communities Hall, Cherry Hill, 8-11am.
--A popular choice, worth the drive to Cherry Hill!
June 28, 7:30-11:30
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg
Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3.00; $6.50 for take-out,
delivery available until 9 a.m. 634-4215
---If you like tater tots, this is the brekkie for you!
Saturday, June 28,
A Full Meal Breakfast, 8AM-12PM.
Adults $5.50, 5-12yrs. $2.75 and under 5 FREE.
Menu: Bacon, scrambled or fried eggs, hash browns, beans, toast, muffins and beverages.
St. Luke's Church Hall, Rhodes Corner.
---This one is my pick for breakfast this weekend, if it's half as good as their turkey suppers (which are amazing), it should be a winner!
Supppers
June 28, 3-5 p.m.
Firefighter's Chicken BBQ and Auxiliary Flea Market, Cornwall Fire Hall, Middle Cornwall
--This one offers a heaping amount of BBQ'd chicken, you can split a portion with your buddy!
Saturday, June 28, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Roast Beef Supper at St. Barnabas' Anglican Church Hall, Blue Rocks
Adults $10; children 12 and under, $5; under 5 free
June 29th. 4 pm- 6 pm.
Strawberry Supper, Hebb's Cross Fire Hall, $7.50.
Potato salad, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, ham, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry & cream & cakes.
July 1 Canada Day. 4:30 p.m
Strawberry Supper, .
Baker Settlement & District Fire Centre #5092 on Hwy #325.
Serving: Ham, baked beans, salads, etc. Dessert: Either strawberry shortcake or strawberries in cream, homemade cakes. Sponsored by the auxiliary
--expect an INSANE wait for this one, but the strawberry shortcake for dessert will be your sweet reward....
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