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Crib is over until fall

The Big Valley Golf Club will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, May 4 at the Big Valley Jubilee Hall beginning at 7 p.m.

There will be a lot of things to discuss, including the election of executives. Please add this to your calendars and plan on attending.

As the golf season is upon us, Big Valley Ladies’ Golf will begin on Wednesday, May 6. Young, seasoned, new, or experienced; everyone is welcome. Ladies’ golf is all about having fun and enjoying a night out. Please meet at the Clubhouse at 6 p.m. There will be a meeting to follow. Let's get the ball rolling!

Big Valley’s Slo-Pitch League will be holding a meeting regarding the upcoming season on Wednesday, April 22 at the Big Valley Inn beginning at 7:30 p.m. All interested parties please send a representative. If you are unable to attend, please call Alana at 876-2247 for more information.

Seventeen players came out for the final Big Valley Inn crib tournament of the season. Lawrence Wilkie took home first place, Gail Johnson second and Lillian Kirtley third. Dorothy Annabel and Trudy Spence shared the booby prize with Gail Johnson winning the 50/50. What a great end to the season with prizes and eats for everyone. Keep an eye out for fall startup information after the Thanksgiving weekend.

The Big Valley Library Book Club meets this Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Stop by the library to join the discussion, have a cup of coffee or tea and pick up the new selection. The next book is Louise Penny’s “The Beautiful Mystery” a haunting, puzzling, brilliant and indeed most beautiful mystery. Why not check it out? Everyone is welcome to join.

Big Valley compost pick-up is moving to Wednesdays. Public works will begin compost pick-up on for the season on Wednesday, April 29. As usual, please make sure bags have only compostable yard waste and no garbage in them. Please keep the bags light enough for staff to lift into the back of a truck.

The Big Valley Transfer Station has resumed its summer operating schedule. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Canadian Northern Society’s annual spring cleanup at the Big Valley Station on Saturday, May 9 beginning at 9 a.m. Pizza lunch and refreshments will be provided to participating volunteers.

Remember to dust off your cowboy hats and boots for Big Valley’s annual Bust out Rodeo taking place May 8 to 10 at the Agriplex. Watch for more information on times and events.