At this time of the year, news is usually fairly sparse as organizations take a well-deserved break after all of the hustle and bustle of year-end events.
A big thank-you to all Big Valley service groups who work so hard to offer this village excellent community events. Weekly bingo, crib tournaments and whist have all resumed their regular schedules.
Big Valley’s dedicated clearing “crew” has been working steadily to keep our streets passable. Huge mounds of snow are visible around the village, as evidence of their hard work. Great job! Your hard work is genuinely appreciated by everyone.
Many thanks to the scores of anonymous Snow Angels who continuously pop up all over this village, secretly keeping the sidewalks and driveways clear for those unable to do it themselves. What a fabulous surprise to step outside and find the job already done. Thank-you all so much.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o t h e f i r e department on its recent move to the new building. We hope you had an easy move and that you settle in to the new space smoothly.
The Drop-In Centre hosted its first Military Whist evening of 2013 last Friday. First went to Kathy, Connie, Dorothy A, and Lorne, second to Ron, Ed, Pat, and Donna, and third to Lynne, Geneva, Buster, and Keith. Military Whist will be held at 7 p.m. every second Friday of the month.
The Big Valley Drop-In Centre’s January and February schedule of events include: pancake supper on Mondays on Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18. Suppers are served at 5:30 p.m.; Military Whist at 7 p.m. Friday on Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22. A potluck lunch, with no meeting, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 5, at noon. Curling takes place Fridays at 1:30 p.m. and crib is every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting and pot-luck will be on Tuesday, March 5, at noon.
There were 14 players at the Big Valley Inn for crib this past Sunday. First went to Vi McCarty, second to Jack Groat, third to Teresa Greig and the booby went to Bob Green. This week, the lucky draw went to Jack Groat and the 50/50 winner was Teresa Greig. The next crib tournament will be Sunday, Jan. 20. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Evangelical Free Church’s Kids Klub, which runs from 3:25 to 5 p.m., resumes next Wednesday, Jan. 23. Kids are walked to the clubhouse from school. For more info, call Connie Watts at 876-2502.
The Friends of the Big Valley Library will hold their first meeting of 2013 this Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Big Valley Library. Under discussion will be the group’s desired goals for the coming year. Bring along your ideas, as fresh input is always needed. Anyone interested in helping out or becoming a member of “Friends” is welcome to attend.