Port Williams news

The Cornwallis Project 4-H Club is helping to fight hunger in Nova Scotia with its participation in Farm Credit Canada’s ‘Drive Away Hunger’ program.

Three tractors and trailers will drive through the province starting at Annapolis Royal, Amherst and Antigonish collecting food and cash on their way to a rendezvous in Halifax at the Maritime Fall Fair Oct. 16, where they hope to be able to present Feed Nova Scotia with 100,000 pounds of food.

Farm Credit Canada, a major supporter of 4-H as well, has raised almost 1,000,000 pounds of food for Canadian food banks since 2004. Each year the drive takes place in two to three different provinces. This year is the first time in which it has taken place in Nova Scotia.

The Club challenges other Port Williams community groups and residents to support this cause by dropping off cash and/or food at the Village Office (hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) up to Oct. 14. Club members will deliver the contributions to tractor and trailer as it passes through New Minas on the 15th.

The Port Williams Seniors’ Club started its Fall season Tues., Sept. 16 in the Multipurpose Room of the Community Centre (rear entrance). We are looking for new members, seniors from Port Williams and area, and welcome anyone from the Greenwich area.

The ladies exercise group, under the direction of Carol French, has been meeting every Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. and will be continuing in the Fall months. The Club has arranged funding. For more information call 542-3660 and 542-4125.

The normal peace and tranquility of Prescott House has been overshadowed by a ghastly plot of murder and deception. Nothing is what it seems in this complex maze of lies, bribery, theft and blackmail.

Prescott House Museum is once again hosting a Murder Mystery Evening. Help us solve the crime in this fun interactive mystery game on Sat., Sept 27 from 7-10 p.m. The cost $20 per person, which includes refreshments. Please register by Sept. 24.

For more information, call the museum at 542 3984.

The first Soup and Chowder Luncheon of the season at the United Baptist Church will be held Wed., Oct. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes corn chowder and hamburg soup, rolls, tea, coffee and dessert.

Freewill offering. Sponsored by the Loyal Workers. Take-outs will be available by calling 542-3012.

The Fire Department will hold its Fire Prevention Week Open House Sun., Oct. 5 from 1-4 p.m. This year’s theme is Prevent Home Fires.

Baptist Church: The Monday morning Coffee/Tea break with Dave and Ruth has begun will continue each Monday at 10 a.m. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

The Youth Group program for Sun., Sept. 21 is a visit to the Corn Maze at Noggins Corner with drop-off there at 6:30 p.m. and pick-up at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5.50 per person.

The first meeting of the new season for the Loyal Workers is a lunch on Thurs., Sept. 25 at the church at 11:30 a.m.

Greenwich United Church: The Wolfville Pastoral Charge will hold its first-ever Farmersgolf Tournament Sat., Sept. 27 at Hennigar’s Farm with a shotgun start at 2:30 p.m. This fundraising event has room for 20 teams with a cost per team of $60. There will be fabulous prizes and a dazzling array of spectators to cheer on the teams.

Those not golfing can participate by sponsoring a hole for $10, which gives you the honour of having your name displayed at the hole and the option of sitting there to supervise and cheer on the teams.

Entry forms for teams and sponsors are available at the church office or from coordinators Liz Vermeulen (681-0061) or Heather Hennigar (542-9530). Come and enjoy the experience!