What's on this weekend? Planked halibut!! Roast Pork! HAND MOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!

This year, I am determined to make it to Ross Farm to take in the hand mowing championships.  Looks like a lot of fun.  

Check out these posts of previous Conquerall Bank Planked Halibut suppers.  Don't forget to head behind the hall to see the halibut being cooked before open flames.

Have a great weekend everyone, wherever you are!

Breakfasts

Saturday, August 24

Newfie Breakfast,

Chester Basin Legion

7:30-10:30,

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, August 24, 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. 

8- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, 5- 12 years $3.25, under 5 free.

Community Events

Aug. 24 & 25th

10th Anniversary Maritime Hand Mowing Championships

Ross Farm

New Ross, NS

More info available on Ross Farm's site and this one page from ACORN.  This article from Atlantic Farmer has some great images from previous competitions

Suppers

Saturday, August 24

Pork Roast Supper,

Midville & district fire hall

4- 6 p.m.

Adults $10; 12 years and under $5; under 5 free. 

Tickets sold at door. 

Blueberry grunt and sweets for dessert.

August 25
Planked Halibut Supper; 

Conquerall Bank fire hall.

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

$15 adults, $6 children and under 5 free. 

Seating area inside while you wait. Wheelchair accessible.

What's On This Weekend? Breakfasts! Horse Pull & Variety Supper! Turkey and Roast Beef!

Another solid selection of breakfasts around the county.  

Horse Pull and variety supper in New Cumberland, though the pull could easily get cancelled due to rain....

Turkey and roast beef for supper in New Germany and Lunenburg, you're set!

Breakfasts

May 25

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. 

Takeout available for pick-up $7.50. 634-4215

Saturday, May 25

Newfie Breakfast,

Chester Basin Legion

7:30-10:30,

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, May 25, 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. 

8- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, 5- 12 years $3.25, under 5 free.

Sunday, May 26, 

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Mahone Bay

Brunch

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

Adults $7.00, $3.00 for children, ages 5 and under free.

Community Events

May 25

Horse and Ox Pull

Lake Centre/ New Cumberland Hall. 

Pull starts at 12:30. Canteen. 

Variety supper, 4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10; 12 and under $5; under 5 free. 

Rain date: May 26.

Suppers

May 25

Turkey Supper,

Epworth United Church, New Germany

4- 6 p.m.,

Adults $12, children under 12, $5 and children under 5 free.

Sunday, May 26

Roast Beef Supper, 

Central United Church Hall, Lunenburg,

4:30- 6:30 p.m. 

$12 (12 and under $5)

What's on this weekend? Roast Beef! Fried Bologna! Variety!

Another sure sign of spring, more church and fire department food fundraisers.  I'm hoping to hit the Mahone Bay Roast Beef Supper, if only to snag a slice of the ever elusive checkerboard cake!

If fried bologna is your thing, Chester Basin Legion is the place to be this weekend.

Enjoy the sun, everyone!

Breakfasts

April 27
Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. 

Takeout available for pick-up $7.50. 634-4215

Saturday, April 27, 

Newfie Breakfast

Chester Basin Legion. 

7:30-10:30

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, April 27, 

Firemen's Breakfast, United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. 

8- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, 5- 12 years $3.25, under 5 free.

Sunday, April 28, 

Brunch. 

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Mahone Bay.

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

Adults $7.00, $3.00 for children, ages 5 and under free. 

Suppers

Saturday, April 27

Casserole and Salad Supper,

Springfield fire hall

4:30- 6 p.m.

Adults $8; ages 6-12, $4; 5 and under free. 

Proceeds Springfield Baptist Church.

Saturday, April 27

Roast Beef Supper.

St. James Anglican Parish Hall, Mahone Bay

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults $10, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free. Takeouts available

Sunday April 28

Variety Dinner, 

Forties Community Centre, Forties, New Ross,

4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10; children 5-12; $5; preschoolers free. 

Entertainment provided by Unity Lodge #4, Lunenburg. Auction to follow dinner. 

Organized by the Brothers of Norwood Lodge #135, New Ross Proceeds for their Special Needs Programs.

What's on this weekend? Strawberry Shortcake! Turkey! Eggs & Bacon! Fried Bologna and erryding!

The fall season of community grub is back in full force!  Lots of breakfasts to choose on Saturday.  If you enjoy a good feed of newfie steak (aka fried bologna), head over to Chester Basin.  

You might have to go for a wee bit of a drive on Saturday, but the trek out to Blandford is always worth the effort.  

The First South Variety Supper is always a 'must attend' in my books.  As per my usual caveat, arrive early and expect at least a 30-45 minute wait before you get seated.  Pro tip:  purchase your ticket and then go for a walk or a drive to kill time.  Or, hang out in the pews and join in on the singalong!

Have a great weekend, everyone...wherever you are. ^_^

Breakfasts

Saturday, September 22 

Newfie Breakfast,

Chester Basin Legion.

7:30-10:30, 

Menu selections and take-out available. 

Saturday, September 22. 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill, 

8 - 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

Sunday, September 23

Brunch, 

Mahone Bay Legion,

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Adults $7; children $3; under 5 free.

Suppers

Saturday, September 22 

Bean and Salad Supper,

Pinehurst Community Hall, 

4- 6 p.m. Adults $8, children $3. 

Proceeds for New West Pine United Church

Saturday, September 22 

Strawberry Shortcake Supper,

Camperdown Little Red Schoolhouse. 

4- 6:30 p.m., 

Adults-$8; children 5-12 years, $4; under 5 free. 

Baked beans, potato salad, macaroni and hamburg casserole, brown bread, rolls, lots of sweets & Strawberry Shortcake of course! 

Takeout available within local area. 

Please call 543-4930 by September 19 for take-out orders. 

Proceeds to the Christ Lutheran Church Ladies Aid. 

Saturday, September 22 

Turkey Supper,

District #1 Blandford Community Centre,

4:30 - 6 p.m. 

Adults $10, children $5, under 5 free. 

Bake table. Proceeds to St. Barnabus Church.

Sunday, September 23. 

Variety Supper. 

Grace Lutheran Church, First South, 

4- 6 p.m.,

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts! Local food supper! Roast Beef!

Some old favourites this weekend and something new as well.  If you are looking for a breakfast, Saturday is the morning to scout one out.

Saturday evening, the Close to Home dinner at Wile's Lake Farm Market sounds really interesting.  If local food, sourced within 100 km intrigues you, check 'er out!  It's a part of the sustainability festival which starts today and takes place all weekend.  Check their website for more info.

Breakfasts

August 25 

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. 

Takeout available for pick-up $7.50. 634-4215

Saturday, August 25

Newfie Breakfast,

7:30-10:30, 

Chester Basin Legion. 

Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, August 25. 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill, 

8 - 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

Sunday, August 26 

Brunch, 

Mahone Bay Legion,

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Adults $7; children $3; under 5 free.

Suppers

Saturday, August 25

"Close to Home" Local Food Dinner (part of the Growing Green Sustainability Festival) 

Wile's Lake Farm Market, 3254 Hwy 325, Wileville

5:00 pm dinner guests arrive
5:30 pm – four course local food “incredible picnic” starts
Appetizer * soup * main course * dessert
All ingredients sourced within 100km
Vegetarian option available
Entertainment by local musicians
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased on the Community Sustainability Network website, or may be bought in person at Wile’s Lake Farm Market.

August 26 

Lunenburg & District Fire Department Fundraiser Roast Beef Dinner, 

Lunenburg Fire Hall, 

4:30- 6 p.m. 

Adults $12, children 6- 12 $7, 5 and under free.

What's on this weekend? Breakfast by the beach! Baked Beans and Scalloped 'Taters! Corned Beef and Cabbage! Chowdah!!!

Lots going on this Saturday.....Lunenburg County has options for both breakfast and supper. One lone chowder supper on Sunday. Enjoy!

Breakfasts

Saturday, March 24
Newfie Breakfast
Chester Basin Legion
7:30-10:30.
Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, March 24.
Firemen's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $7, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

Suppers

Saturday, March 24.
Annual Baked Bean Supper,
Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere,
starting 4 p.m.
Menu includes: Scallop potatoes, salads, brown bread, cake, ice cream and beverage. Adults $8, children $3, under 5 free.
Proceeds for UCW

Saturday, March 24.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper,
Blandford Community Centre,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
$10/ person.

Sunday, March 25,
Chowder Supper,
Voglers Cove hall,
4:30 p.m.
Fish/ Corn Chowder, rolls, crackers, dessert, beverage.
Adults $6.50; ages 5-12 $4; under 5 free.
Proceeds: hall.

What's on this weekend? Breakfast!

Just a couple breakfasts on offer this weekend.

Saturday is also Bridgewater's Growing Green Sustainability Festival. Bring the kids and check it out.

Breakfasts

July 23, 2011
Newfie Breakfast
7:30am to 10:30am
Chester Basin Legion
Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, July 23.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

What's on this weekend? Spring luncheon, corned beef & cabbage supper and a whack of breakfasts!

If you like fried bologna, I recommend the Chester Basin Newfie breakfast. The Cherry Hill breakfast is always a treat as well.

I will be checking out the Middlewood Spring luncheon on Saturday, tiny sammies....what's not to love?

Take your pic of delicious suppers, the corned beef and cabbage supper is great!

Breakfasts

Saturday, March 26,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30,
Menu selections and take-out available.

March 26,
Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3.
Takeout available for pick-up $6.50. 634-4215

Saturday, March 26.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

Teas/Luncheons

Saturday, March 26,
Spring Luncheon and Silent Auction.
Middlewood United Church Hall (just past Exit 16, highway 103).
11:30- 1:30,
Scrumptious sandwiches and pies.
$6.50

Suppers

Saturday, March 26,
Turkey Supper.
Barss Corner community hall.
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Adults $10, 6- 12 years $4, 5 and under free.
Proceeds for Baptist Picnic Grounds

March 26, (Storm date Mar. 27)
Blandford Community Centre, Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper,
4:30- 6 p.m.
$10 Adults, $5 Youth (5-12), Under 5 Free.
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Turnip, Carrots, Potatoes, Pie, Coffee/Tea

Saturday, March 26,
Baked Ham and Variety Supper,
North Brookfield Hall,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Free will offering. Takeout service available.

What's on this weekend for suppers

Suppers

June 21
Variety Supper & Horse Pull/Ox Pull
Conquerall Mills Community Hall,
Conquerall Mills, NS
4:30 - 6:00?
Adults $7, Children 5 - 12 $4, Under 5 free.

This is a 'must attend' in the community supper circuit. It is a cavalcade of comfort food, hope you like ground beef and sugar! ^_^ Also, the horse and ox pull that takes place earlier in the afternoon is good fun and a great way to people watch.

June 22, 2008
Strawberry Supper
Conquerall Bank Fire Hall
Conquerall Bank, NS
Baked Beans,Ham,Brown Bread,Cole Slaw & Strawberries
4pm-6pm
$7 Adults, $3 Children, Under 5 free
Wheel Chair Accessible
902-543-1948
cbfdfire@eastlink.ca

I've seen the first batch of strawberries at the local farmer's market, so hopefully they use fresh berries at this one and not frozen! Ask before you buy your tickets!

Breakfasts

June 21
Firemen's Breakfast,
Petite Riviere fire hall,
8 - 11 a.m.
Full menu.
Adults $5.50; under 12, $2.75; under 5 free.
Information call 688-2356

"Bring your appetite!"

June 21 Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast, 7:30- 11:30 a.m., usual menu, $6.00 adults; $3.00 children 612; children 5 and under free.

For those that don't know, "usual menu" for breakfast includes: eggs, bacon, beans, toast, tea/coffee and assorted goodies on the table like muffins.

Dayspring Fire Department Fireman's Breakfast

Dayspring Fire Department Hall
Dayspring, NS
Feb. 23, 2008

Well, it's been a bit of a drought for community suppers over the winter, but 2 recent suppers hosted by the Blockhouse Fire Department (reviews soon to follow) and this breakfast have broken the 'fast'. For anyone who's followed my blog, this breakfast is one of my faves. They just go the extra mile, on several levels.

When you enter the hall, there are usually 'goodies' for the kids at the table where you pay. Plastic fire fighter hats, erasers, pencils, etc.. Decorations are another matter. Every breakfast has a theme, this one was "Rock 'n' Roll" as far as we could tell. Cardboard record singles and musical notes adorned the panelled walls. A couple servers even dressed up as.....hippies? Rockers?



And the food, thumbs up! Home made hash browns, AMAZING bacon, cubes of cheese and muffins on the table, what's not to love? Keep an eye out for this one, and they serve until noon.....

Chester Basin Legion Newfie's Breakfast

April 28, 2007
Chester Basin, NS

If you thought your neck of the woods was busy Saturday morning, you should've seen the parking lot of the Chester Basin Legion Hall! We were en route to a veterinarian appointment in the same town, so we thought we'd also stop by the Newfie Breakfast at the local legion hall. Sorry there aren't any pictures, I forgot my camera at home. :-(

To be honest, we were lucky to even find a spot to park, the lot was packed! A benefit ATV (4-wheeler) rally was being held the same morning for a local child who's undergoing some expensive medical treatments in Montreal. But really, I'm sure this happy group of 'off roaders' needs little excuse to gather and tear around the county on those noisy beasts of theirs.

The atmosphere inside the hall was chaotic to say the least. There was a small line forming, and we queued up dilligently. Some impatient fellow kept whining behind us, "this line's too long, why's it taking so long?" It wasn't that bad, I don't know what this guy's problem was...probably because he had a major 'hard-on' for going 'muddin'.

Once we got up to pay for the meal, we were presented with a rapid fire series of menu choices and options: "toast or biscuit? ham or fried bologna (thought they only gave that to prisoners...)? scrambled eggs? baked beans? pancakes? hash browns? fish cakes?" Phew, I felt full after just putting in my order! Volunteers scurried around the hall shrieking out numbers, "NUMBER 25?!! NUMBER 25??!!!" Fellow diners helped out occaisionally, pointing the desperate servers in the right direction.

As full as the hall was, there were plenty of seats available, tables were decked out with stiff, blue vinyl table cloths. Our food arrived suprisingly fast, and it was hot and hit the spot! The biscuits were tiny and yummy, the fish cakes and baked beans were my highlights of the meal. The baked beans were dark from the molasses and tender from hours of cooking. A couple of kids were scooted away from the stage where a nearby crock pot of beans was quietly simmering. Who knows how long they'd been cooking? Long enough to be delicious, that's for sure!

The tea was also great and actually distinguishable from the coffee, which isn't always the case at these functions. ^_^ We savoured our meal, the hall rapidly cleared out of ATV rally participants and all that remained were the locals and folks like us who stopped in for breakfast. If you happen to be in the area, they hold this breakfast on the 4th Saturday of every month and it is well worth the trip to Chester Basin, Nova Scotia!