Category «Fest140 events»
A Few More Things. . .
At Melville Church in Kincardine, a new tree to commemorate Scotch Fest140 was planted this past week. The cemetery caretakers will be finishing up mowing, including on the big hill. Ushers will be ready to pass out bulletins at the church service on Sunday.
Whew!!
Busy week behind the scenes here at the Scotch Colony! Folks have been checking off items on the “to do list” at a furious pace in anticipation of Fest140 next weekend Aug. 23-25. Posters have been printed and are on display at many of our local friendly businesses (thank you to them!) Our Scotch Colony …
Fest140 Programme/Schedule
Click here to Download a pdf of the programme/schedule: Fest140Schedule081613-2 Friday, August 23, 2013 6 – 9 PM – Registration, Welcome, and Musical Jam Session, Burns Hall, Kincardine Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:30 AM – Registration, Burns Hall 10 AM – 5 PM Vendors, demonstrations and displays, Burns Hall 10 AM – 3:30 PM – …
DunRoamin’ fundraiser at Fest140
DunRoamin’ Stray & Rescue will be selling snacks/drinks at the Fest140 concert/dance on Saturday, 24 August. They recently rescued a dog (within the past week or 2) from the Scotch Colony. They named him Leland, and he had to be sent to Moncton for surgery, which was very expensive. The money they raise selling lunches …
Fitzgeralds Concert this Tuesday at Burns Hall!
July 16, 8pm. Burns Hall, Kincardine (click to see map)
Don’t Miss Our Final Bake Sale!
We’re having our second and final “Bake Sale Fundraiser” at the Perth-Andover Farmer’s Market at the Legion Hall on Saturday July 13, from 9am – 1pm. We’d love to see you there! It’s a great way to spend a weekend morning and support the local farmers, crafters, and creative vendors who work hard to bring …
Fitzgerald Family Concert Fundraiser: “Country House Party” at Burns Hall
Save the date! The Fitzgeralds, Ontario Family fiddlers and dancers, will be in concert on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 8 PM at Burns Hall, Kincardine Road, Kincardine, New Brunswick, Canada (see our map). Featuring some local talent too: Kassidy Morin and Kimiye Gamblin! Proceeds to benefit Scotch Colony Fest 140, Aug. 23-25, 2013. Here’s …
Yard Sale Fundraiser, this Saturday
This Saturday, 11 May, 2013. 9-3. St. James United Church Hall. Perth-Andover (enter at the back door) Debut of our cookbook, jewellery, and other souvenirs! First chances on our beautiful raffle items! Raffle item: fiddlehead table cloth by Cari Grierson Raffle item: handwoven tartan throw by Judy MacIntosh Raffle item: handmade bench by Garth Farquhar …
Call for quilts
Scotch Colony Fest140 Quilt Show, Saturday, 24 August, 2013, 10 AM – 3:30 PM Bring your quilt to the registration table at Burns Hall. Show will be at Cari Grierson’s 404 Kincardine Road Kincardine, NB E7H 2K6 506-273-3670 Quilt Story Card should be about recipe card size, 3 by 5 inches. It should name the …
Hearts and Hearths history/cookbook [SOLD OUT!] see our new edition
SOLD OUT order our new edition instead! Scotch Colony Hearts and Hearths Stories and recipes from residents and descendants of The Scotch Colony of New Brunswick 1873 Now available!! 221 recipes and stories, 218 pages, 38 historic and contemporary photos! A wonderful keepsake and sure to be cherished by generations to come! Thank you to …
Raffle item: handmade bench by Garth Farquhar
140th Celebration committee meets
Scotch Colony 140th Anniversary committee met recently for a planning session. According to committee chair, Darlene Morton, 2013 is the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Scotch Colony which is located near Perth-Andover and includes the communities of Kincardine, Bon Accord, Lower Kintore and Upper Kintore. The first of almost 600 families started arriving …
Burns night pipers and dancers
Burns Night Music
These are big files and may take a long time to load before you can hear them: Scotch Colony Players Skit: Starring: Mavis Smith, Carolyn Smith, Carmela Murch, Karen Morton Peacock, Cari Grierson The Parting Glass: Kate, Ralph, Tim, & Anna Scheidler; Kinley LaFrance; Darlene Morton LaFrance; Isable Morton These clips …
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