The Big Ex: Ox Pull Spectators

The Big Ex

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

A mix of gents taking in the ox pull competition at the 2013 Big Ex.  Mr. Lunenburg County is in this shot, can you spot him? ;-)

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts, roast beef, turkey, corned beef & cabbage and PIE!

Another weekend packed with grub options.  Take your pick and do your best to stay dry, wet weekend com'n!

Breakfasts

Saturday, November 2,

Pinehurst Hall,  

7-11 a.m.

November 2,

Country Breakfast.  

Chester Basin Fire Hall. 

7:30-10:30 a.m., 

Various menu selections.

November 2,

St. Norbert's Parish Big Breakfast 

Central United Church Hall, Lincoln Street, Lunenburg. 

7:30- 11:30 a.m. 

Eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast and pancakes with juice, coffee and tea. 

Adults $8, children under 12, $3.50

Suppers

November 2, 

Italian Night Dinner, 

Mahone Bay Legion, 

4:30 - 7 p.m. 

Advance tickets $10, Mahone Bay post office or phone Cathy 624-8723.

Sunday, November 3, 

Roast Beef Supper, 

East Port Medway community hall, 

4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, under 5 free. 

Take-outs available. Gluten free.

Sunday, November 3, 

St. Andrew's Anglican Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, 

noon- 2 p.m. 

West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Road. 

Adults $12; under 12 $2.

Wednesday, November 6 

Turkey Dinner with Pie

Trinity United Church, Rose Bay,

4:30- 6:30 p.m.),  

$12 Adults; $6 Children; under 5 free, 

Takeouts, call 766-4752 or 766-4398.

The Big Ex: The Truth Hurts (especially if you're dead)

4-H Barn

The Big Ex

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

This was one of my favourite 4-H projects on display at this year's Big Ex.  I see that the judges agreed.  

The Big Ex: What are YOU Lookin' At?

The Big Ex Poultry Barn

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

Yikes, I didn't recall getting the look I received from this bird at the time.  Looking at it now, I think I'm lucky I didn't get pecked through the cage!  

I love the markings on this bird's plumage.  I wish I had taken a picture of its breed/name.  I'm going to guess it's a Wyandotte.  Feel free to correct me. 

The Big Ex: Planet....something

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

'Nuff said.

Sappyfest 8: Shotgun Jimmie

Sappyfest 8

Sackville, NB

Aug.3, 2013

One of the highlights of this year's Sappyfest was Shotgun Jimmie's set.  If you see him playing in your area, do yourself a favour and check him out.  Great stage presence, consistently well crafted lyrics, he's a solid live performer.  He did not disappoint that night!  Here's hoping that Sappyfest comes back next summer, fingers crossed!

What's on this weekend? LOTS OF EVERYTHING!

Holy smokes, what a lineup of Fall food festivities!  I'm a little overwhelmed by the list, hard to take it all in.  Basically, keep your head up this weekend and you will find a breakfast, tea or supper that suits your tastes!

Have a great weekend everyone.  Hunting season starts today so don't forget those blaze orange hats/apparel if you are heading out into the woods.

Breakfasts

October 26, 

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg, 

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $8; ages 5-12, $4. 

Takeout available for pick-up $8.50. 634-4215

Saturday, October 26, 

Newfie Breakfast, 

Chester Basin Legion. 

7:30-10:30

Menu selections and take-out available.

October 26, Breakfast, 

Blandford community centre, 

9- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, youth $3.50, under 5 free.

Saturday, October 26, 

Firemen's Breakfast, 

United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. 

8- 11 a.m. 

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

Sunday, October 27. 

Mahone Bay Legion, 

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

$8 adults, $4 children, 5 and under free.

Teas/luncheons
Saturday, October 26,
Harvest Soup/ Chowder/ Chili Luncheon and Bake Sale. 

Grace Lutheran Church, First South,  

11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 

Assorted desserts. 

Adults $8, children under 12 $3. 

Takeout orders 521-9096

Saturday, October 26, 

Harvest Luncheon, Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, 

11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 

Soups, chowders, biscuits, pumpkin and apple pies with ice cream. Bake Table, White Elephant Table and Silent Auction. 

Adults $9; children $4; under 5 free. Proceeds for U.C.W.

Wednesday, October 30,

Anniversary Fall Harvest Coffee Party & Bake Table,  

Riverport Community Centre. 

11- 1, 

Sandwiches, sweets, beverages. 

Adults $7. 

Sponsored by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
October 31

Fall Luncheon, 

West Side United Church, Pentz, 

11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Adults $8, children $3. 

Takeout order 688-1340, 688-2631

Suppers

Saturday, October 26

Annual Turkey Supper, 

North Brookfield hall,

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

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

Sponsored by the W.I.

October 26, 

Pulled Pork Sandwich meal, 

3- 6 p.m., 

Parish hall, Mahone Bay, 

$10 adults. Take-outs available. 

In support of Dump the Dump.

October 27

Soup and Chowder Supper,

Branch LaHave Community Hall, 1758 Lower Branch Road. 

4- 6 pm. 

Adults $9; children 5- 12 $2; under 5 free. 

Proceeds for St. James Lutheran Church.

October 27

Hebbs Cross fire dept. Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper,

4- 6:30 p.m. 

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

Includes dessert, tea and coffee. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, October 27

Oktoberfest Sauerkraut Supper,

Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. 

Sauerkraut, sweet pickled pork, mashed potatoes, dessert, 

4- 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 serving starts 4:30. 

Sponsored by Canadian Heritage. Local entertainment. 

Adults $11, 5-12 $5.50, under 5 $2.50. 

Call 689-2612 for information.