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Shoreline Community Events 2012


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February 2012

Feb 11: The Thirsty Church Project is hosting a hot chili dinner 12 noon to 3:00 pm at the Londonderry Community Centre to correspond with the Snowmobile races at Sutherland's Lake. Eat in or take-out. A steaming lunch of hearty homemade chili, $5.00 per lunch. A portion of the proceeds will go to the “Team Holly” in support of Holly Grue's strength and recovery.

Feb 11: The Economy United Church Women are having the 3 “B” (Bake, Bottle and Book) sale from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Economy Recreation Centre. Donations are accepted. Call a UCW member for more details.

Feb 13-17: Winter Carnival Days at WCCS and Bass River Elementary will be held during the week of the 13th to the 17th.

Feb 14: Truro Presbyterial UCW will hold their Annual Meeting at St. David’s United Church, Bible Hill. Theme: “Caring & Sharing” Registration 9:30am to 10am. Bring a bag lunch and “lug a mug”. Program includes “Earth Angles Home Care Services”, Installation of Executive, Memorial Service for past UCW members and more. All ladies welcome.

Feb 14: Karate, Great Village School Gym, 7pm. Everyone welcome. FREE

Feb 16: Karate, Great Village School Gym, 7pm. Everyone welcome. FREE

Feb 17: Open Mike Night, Parrsboro Band Hall, 7 pm. Donations at the door, Musicians welcome, call Rob Bentley 254-4669.

Feb 17: Roast Pork Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370

Feb 18: The Debert & Area Kitchen Party will be held from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the lodge hall, 1191 Plains Road, Debert. Light lunch. Everyone welcome.

Feb 18: Chili & Seafood chowder luncheon 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Peniel United Church, Five Islands. Price $8, 12 and under $4. Sponsored by the Peniel United Church UCW.

Feb 18: Central Nova Volkssport Club Snowshoe walk beginning at 11:00 a.m. Snowshoe Event beginning in Kemptown for 5 or 10 km. Rating 1B - little climbing on trails. Take Hwy 311 to Kemptown, turn right onto Kemptown Rd (just before Earltown), continue 3.8 km to Trailhead on the left - Gully Lake area. Lunch will be at Sugar Moon Farm. Everyone welcome. For more information call 897-4758

February 18: - 2 pm - Public talk at the Colchester Historical Society Museum, 29 Young Street, Truro, about Nova Scotia Glass by Deborah Trask, author of Fragile and Fanciful.

February 19: - 7pm See a film England at the Colcheter Historical Society, 29 Young Street, Truro. This is part of the Colchester Diversity Documentary Film Series, is a joint program with CoRDA.

Feb 19: Ole time Fiddling Party – Masonic Hall, Great Village 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Carl Elliott is organizing the first of several fundraisers for maintenance of the Masonic Hall. Many fiddlers in attendance. Donations at the door, shared lunch. Free coffee and tea.

Feb 20: Great Village Community monthly meeting, 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Feb 21: Wheels to Meals, Great Village Legion Hall, 12 noon, Maybe Sheperds pie. It will depend on what is on sale the weeks before. Cancelled only if schools are cancelled.

Feb 21: Karate, Great Village School Gym, 7pm. Everyone welcome. FREE

Feb 22: Coffee Party Masstown United Church, 2pm. Bake table, play room for the children.

Feb 23: Hold the Pencil, 3-4pm for ages 3-12 at the Parrsboro Library. Join us for fun craft and storytime. Call 254-2046 for more information.

Feb 23: Couponing workshop, 7pm. Great Village Community Centre. Come and learn where to find coupons and how to get the most for your dollar. This is a FREE workshop but seating is limited, so you must register. Enter to win a prize that we have used our coupons on. Contact Heather 668-2501, Charlene 662-2214.

Feb 23: Karate, Great Village School Gym, 7pm. Everyone welcome. FREE

February 23: - Heritage Night Celebration at the Colchester Historical Society, 29 Young Street, Truro, 7pm. Enjoy our annual open house which recognizes those who support history in Colchester. There will be light refreshments and the presentation of Heritage Awards and Built Heritage Grants. Heritage costumes are encouraged.

Feb 24: Roast Beef Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370.

Feb 25: Gospel Coffee House, Bass River Baptist church, 7-9:30PM. Free Will Offering. Refreshments Served.

Feb 28: Karate, Great Village School Gym, 7pm. Everyone welcome. FREE


March 2012

Mar 2: Turkey Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370.

Mar 9: Roast Beef Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370.

Mar 16: Pan Fried Haddock Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370.

Mar 17: 30th Maple Festival Pancake Supper, 3pm to 7 pm, at Westchester Fire Hall, Cumberland Co., NS, Exit 8 Off Highway. Adults $7.00, Students 5-12 yrs $5.00. Pre-Schoolers are FREE. Baked Beans, Brown Bread, Pancakes, Sausages, Local Maple Syrup, Sweets, Tea, Coffee, Kool-aid. Maple Products for Sale, Bake Table, Grocery Box Tickets and Auxiliary Cookbooks for Sale. Building is Smoke Free. Wheelchair accessible entrance & washroom. Sponsored by Westchester Firefighters’ Ladies Auxiliary.

Mar 21: Cobequid Explorers Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Bass River Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend

Mar 22: Roast Pork Supper with all the trimmings plus delicious desserts. Debert Legion 4:30-6:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Wheelchair accessible. Take Outs available. Phone 662-2370.


 

 

 

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