Thursday, 6 October 2011

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts! Oktoberfest events in New Ross!

A surprisingly small number of events to choose from this weekend...if you aren't at work on Monday, it might be worth the drive to The Forties for that Thanksgiving dinner, I want to check out that Oktoberfest harvest sale!

Breakfasts

October 8,
Hebbs Cross Fire Department,
7- 11 a.m.
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.
Price $6, children $3.


October 8,
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at the hall), 114 Fox Street, Lunenburg,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Adults $7, children (6-12) $3.50, children 5 and under free


Community Events

October 10,
Oktoberfest Harvest Sale,
Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Homemade pickles, Annapolis Valley apples, fresh vegetables, Krispi Kraut sauerkraut and delicious country baked goods will be available from different vendors.

A new addition to the many items available is local "Home Farm" sausages in gourmet flavours.

Step back in time and enjoy a free sample of head cheese made from a time-honoured, Lunenburg County recipe. Call 689-2612 for information.

Suppers

October 10,
Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Dinner and Supper,
Forties communtiy centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross,
11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30.
Enjoy home cooking at its' best. We are serving delicious, traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, dessert and tea and coffee.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage.

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Friday, 30 September 2011

What's on this weekend? Pig Roast! Tea Party! Many, many suppers!

The turkey suppers in Canaan are always great, worth the drive...I'm sure it's also worth the drive to Caledonia for another turkey supper. That pig roast is tempting, as is the tea party at the DesBrisay Museum. Stay dry this weekend, folks!

Breakfasts

October 1,
Italy Cross, Middlewood & District fire hall,
7- 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children (5- 12) $3.

October 1,
Pinehurst Hall,
7-11 a.m.
$6/ person.

Teas/Luncheons

October 1,
Chowder and Soup Luncheon
St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay,
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Pies and cakes for dessert.
$7.

October 2
DesBrisay Museum
2-4 pm
Enjoy a tea party straight from old London town with traditional English folk music, a menu of assorted teas and punch, tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, fruit tartlets and assorted squares.
Tickets are $10 per person, and include entry to the fall exhibit, 'Dish it Up', and one entry in the 'Tea Party Delight Basket' raffle, to be drawn that day. (value $150). Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

Suppers

October 1,
Hot Turkey Supper.
Little Red School, Canaan.
3:30- 6 p.m.,
Adults $10, 5- 12 $5, under 5 free.
Bake table available.
Proceeds: three local churches.

October 1,
Bean and Ham Supper.
Pleasantville & District Fire Department,
4- 6 p.m.
Beans, ham, potato salad, brown bread and pie.
Adults $8, children $3, under 5 free.

October 1,
Bean and Salad Supper,
West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Rd.
4 to 6:30 p.m.,
Adults $8, under 12 $2.
Proceeds: Anglican Parish of New Germany.

October 1,
Pig Roast,
Petite Riviere fire dept.,
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Salads, baked beans, homemade rolls, warm apple crisp with ice cream.
Adults $15, children 5-12 years $7, under 5 free.

October 1.
Chinese Supper.
East Dalhousie Community Centre
4:30 p.m start.
Adults $11, 5- 12 years $5, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Anglican Church. Takeouts available at 4 p.m.

October 1,
Turkey Supper,
Caledonia United Church.
all home-made food,
4:30-7 p.m.
Adults $12; children $6; under 5 free.

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Mmmmore marvelous mountain ash



I'm trying to shoot as many pics of the mountain ash trees in my neighbourhood before the nice green foliage fades, enjoy!

Wednesday, 28 September 2011