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Time for picking juicy saskatoons

Big Valley’s centennial/homecoming is almost upon us and the village is truly humming with activity as we work
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Tourists from the steam train and residents from Big Valley and area came out to see a variety of steam engines and vintage cars at the annual Live Steam and Vintage Car Show put on by Alberta Prairie every year in Big Valley on July 19 and 20.

Big Valley’s centennial/homecoming is almost upon us and the village is truly humming with activity as we work to finalize plans for the celebrations. The weekend will be jam-packed with dignitaries and ceremonies, great music and entertainment, history, games and contests, delicious food and plenty of fun, family friendly activities.

As part of the weekend’s festivities, the Big Valley Library and the Friends of the Library Society will be hosting a free children’s “Penny Carnival” on both Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 Children are welcomed to come join us for fun carnival games and prizes at Memorial Park from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on both days. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson Chartered Accountants for sponsoring this event.

The library will also be showing free movies on both Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. at the library.

The Hivernant Métis Cultural Society will be holding their 11th annual Hivernant Days during the weekend of Big Valley’s centennial/homecoming celebrations. During their “camp”, along with exciting competitions, children’s crafts and games and colourful displays, will be set up in Memorial Park and in the Drop-In Centre, they will also be prominent in the parade and various activities on Main Street.

They have prepared a separate schedule of events, so watch for posters in various locations around the village. For more information contact Marlene Lanz at 403-815-6720 or 1-800-267-5844 or visit their website at www.hivernantmetisculturalsociety.net.

The Big Valley Golf Course hosts the 2014 Night Golf this Saturday, July 26. Registration begins at 7 p.m. with the tee-off for nine holes of daylight golf at 7:30 p.m. and tee-off for nine holes of night golf at 10 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own golf cart. For more information call Dan at 403-876-2558.

The saskatoons are almost ready to pick. Planted during the late 1990s by the Big Valley United Church congregation and area residents, the 3-acre Saskatoon patch has been offering local citizens readily available saskatoons to enjoy while providing the United Church with a unique way to financially support their ministry here. We are hoping the weather has delivered the conditions needed to provide us with an abundance of big, juicy saskatoons for everyone to enjoy.

Watch to see when they are ready and take the time to enjoy some fresh air and the experience of picking. We suspect this will bring  back fond memories of days gone by for many. Donations can be dropped off with Val at the Treasury Branch or sent to Box 241, Big Valley, AB. All donations for the support of our local church are greatly appreciated. Happy eating!

Children ages five to 13 are invited to the 5-Day Club at the Big Valley Evangelical Free Church scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Aug. 15. There will be crafts and prizes and a whole lot of fun. Come join in the songs, stories and games each day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BIG VALLEY BULLETIN