Friends of the Big Valley Library will be holding their first meeting of 2011 on Wednesday, Jan. 26 starting at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Under discussion will be the group’s desired goals for this coming year. Bring along your ideas, fresh input is always needed. Anyone interested in helping out or becoming a member of “Friends” is welcome to attend.
The number of players that came out for crib at the Big Valley Inn on Sunday, Jan. 23 stood at 14. 1st went to Bob Authenac, 2nd to Len Shaw, 3rd to Gladys Groat while the booby went to Phil D’Aoust. This week the lucky draw winner was Margaret Levesque. Everyone is always welcome to join.
Crib at the drop-in centre attracted 10 players again this weekend. 1st was Vandy Koshure, 2nd was Christine Rogers while Ella Hockley and Bob Boswell tied for 3rd. This week the booby went to Andy Clark. Thanks to everyone for coming out. New players are always welcome.
Due to the renovations currently taking place at the Jubilee Hall, regular Thursday night Bingo has been moved to the drop-in centre for the rest of the season.
Join in the “Open House Fun Day” on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the drop-in centre from 1 to 5 p.m. Free to everyone 50 years and up, this is an opportunity to try out shuffleboard, floor curling, pool and cards. Refreshments and snacks will be supplied. For more information, contact Sue or Bob at 876-2031 or Margaret at 876-2277.
The Big Valley United Church annual congregation meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 30 following the 9 a.m. service.
The Big Valley Historical Society has begun recruiting Train Day volunteers for the summer tourist season.
About 18,000 + tourists are anticipated to be visiting our village via the Alberta Prairie Steam Tours this summer on 65 to 70 train visits.
Each time a train arrives, a minimum of seven volunteers are needed for the various venues throughout Big Valley. Being a train day volunteer involves two to three hours of your time, once a month (or more if you wish). No special knowledge or skills are required (except for the “people mover” driver). Here is a chance to donate your most precious possession (time) to help show off our proud little community to visitors from all over the world.
For further information please contact Florence Johnston (train day volunteer coordinator) at 403-876-2593.