Saturday, October 4th: Annual Potluck and Auction

Doors open at 5:00pm for potluck supper at 5:30pm. Auction starts at 6:00pm

Here’s the list of item we currently have for the auction:

Variety of Board and Card Games
Game: Aggravation – the classic marble race game, be the first to move your marbles around the board to Home
Game House with 10 Classic Games: Drawers open to reveal Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Chinese Checkers, Mancala, Snakes & Ladders, Pachisi, Passout, Tic Tac Toe, and Solitaire. Instructions included


Game: Trivial Pursuit, original edition
Game: Double Six Dominoes, vintage in original box and in excellent condition
Game: Trivia by the Pound, Pop Culture
Game: The Game of Life, Despicable Me edition with Minion Movers
Game: Funglish: Express it and guess it with piles of tiles!
Game: Scrabble Switch-Up, Interchangeable boards, family friendly Scrabble games
Game: Who’s Who? Volume 1,
It’s a book, it’s a game, it’s a blast!

Puzzles – Christmas Theme

Puzzles – Various themes

Puzzles – Hobbies (500 piece Heirloom Quilts, 1000 piece Bookshop, 1000 piece Day at the Beach)

Puzzles – Variety (1000 piece Union Station, 1000 piece Michelangelo, 1000 piece Volkswagens)
Swissair Memorial, Peggy’s Cove, NS – February 2006 – Watercolour on Paper
Artist: Robin Jones
Bedford Basin Sketch – Framed
Approx. 9” x 11”

Original Watercolour Painting by Scott Morash – “Breakwater” at River John
Halifax Waterfront Skyline at Night – Framed – Approx. 9”x11”
Bluenose Print – Framed – Approx. 9”x11”
Lighthouse Print – Framed – Approx. 9”x11”

“Trees” by Sofia Kent – approx. 20”x16” – $50 Value

“Seagull” by Sofia Kent – approx. 12”x24” – $50. Value

“Dockside” 3D picture with key hooks – Handmade by Ron Barker

Felted Picture – made by Helen Shedden
Slim fit Wool/Nylon Socks, Sizes 6-7, Machine Wash Cold, Air Dry
Thick wool/nylon socks, size 8-9, machine wash cold, air dry
Relaxed fit wool/nylon socks, size 7-8, machine wash cold, air dry
Halloween Hand Towels & Crocheted Dish Cloths (3) – made by Christine McKenzie
Nova Scotia Tea Towel

Various Bookmarks

Knitting Bowl – Terry Hines

Candle Holders
Description: Maple & Benge, handmade by Terry Hines

Cross Pendants – 2, Handmade, wood

Charcuterie Board – Handmade in Bass River – Sugar Maple, Birch, Cherrywood, Walnut, & Rosewood – Min. Bid $50.00

Coat Rack – Wood, Long with 5 hooks

Coat Rack – Small with 3 metal hooks

Coat Rack – Small with 3 wooden hooks

Crocheted Shawl by Susanna Morash-Kent

Custom Dog Collar & 5-ft. Leash – made by Stu Micklethwaite

Handmade Child’s Quilt – Arctic Fun

Handmade Child’s Quilt – Animals
Top Flite XL practice putt for long and short putts, adjustable strength returns, 3 entry targets and twin cups for ball storage
Various Greeting Cards
Stuffed Floppy Bear – Medium Size
Stuffed Fox – Small Size
Tartan Bear – Small Size

Redneck Birdfeeder – made by Audra West

Vtech Landline Phone – never used

5 Small, wooden shelves – approx. 8”x12x1.5” deep

Chocolate Fountain

Remo Ambassador Drum with Drum Sticks

Speakers on Stands – approx. 3 ft./1metre high – Set of 2

Table Lamp

Cat Scratching Post

2 DVDs – Jason Bourne & The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

Thermal Travel Pouch for Hair Iron – Value $15.00

ObusForme Shiatsu Cushion – Donated by Steele Chrysler

Holiday Dessert Plates – Set of 4 – Various Motifs

Set of 4 Porcelain Snowman Plates – 2 designs

Handmade Pottery Dish – Value $20.00

Sectioned Serving Dish – Pottery, Green

Bicycle Seat with hardware

Oster Blender, like new, glass picture, comes with spare gasket

Wine Glasses – Small – Set of 7 – Snowflake Design

“Why You’re So Awesome” Fill-In Book (You can personalize your own book)

Vase – Lead Crystal – Large

Candle Holders – 10 small, 3 designs

Blacklight for Kids – Coleman Brand

Travel Mug – Stainless Steel, Insulated

“All-Clad” Oven Mitts

Photo Album

Cookie Cutters – Holiday Shapes

Cookbooks – Burgers


Kitchen Gadgets and Shower Curtain Hooks

Sponge Ballz – Bottle cleaning balls

Christmas Baskets – 2, metal – Large & Med. Sizes

Christmas Reindeer – Free Standing

Earrings – Opal-colour

Earrings – Pale Blue Colour

Earrings – Red Colour

Crib Sheets – Set of 2 – Animal print

BZee Shoes – Women’s – Size 8.5M – Worn once

Jeans – Women’s Size 34

Shoes – Women’s Size 7.5M – Black – Never worn

Swimsuit – Women’s Size 8 – Never Worn

Men’s Waterproof Jacket, size small, new, Columbia brand, hooded, Omni Tech 

Sweater – White, Zip-up, Size L

2 x $50 Gift Certs. Palladium Restaurant
(Picture from palladiumfamily.ca)

Google Play Gift Card – $25.00

Chinese Meal – 4-6 guests – Hosted by John & Lee Ayer

Custom acrylic on canvas painting of Pet or Person – from photo to painting – 24”x20” – Painted by Sofia Kent – (30 days required start to finish) Value $75.00

Christmas Trees – Provided by Calvin Archibald – Value $45 – Average height 7 feet – Best from the Farm – Delivered to you!

Apple Crisp – Made by Marylou Foster

2 x 1-Dozen Butter Tarts – Made by Marylou Foster

Cherry Cake – made by Linda Stonehouse

Jams made by Christine McKenzie – Strawberry/Cranberry, Strawberry/Rhubarb, & Peach

1 Strawberry, Rhubarb, Pineapple Jam with Biscuits – made by Dolores Adams
(Picture from Creative Commons)

4 Bottles of Pickled Beets – made by Dolores Adams
(Picture from Creative Commons)

Preserves – Chow, Beets, Mild Salsa – made by Helen Shedden

Grommit’s Grizzle Bits – Homemade dog treats – dehydrated chicken hearts and gizzards – made by Jill Brogan
(Picture from Creative Commons)

2x One dozen Lemon Cookies made by Sarah Raeburn
(Free picture from shutterstock)

1 Batch Ranch Bits & Bites – made by Lee Ayer
(This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND)

1 Batch of Nuts & Bolts made by Lee Ayer
(This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND)

Blueberry Cake (2 loaves sold separately) – made by Jane Parmiter
(Free-to-use-Picture from pixabay.com)

Coconut Cream Pie (1) – made by Roger Kent
(Free-to-use-Picture from Pixabay – freepic.com)

German Chocolate Roll (1) – made by Roger Kent
(Free-to-use-Picture from Pixabay – pixabay.com)

2 Cinnamon Loaves – made by Dolores Adams
(picture from Creative Commons)

4 round loaves Herb & Garlic Bread – made by Dolores Adams
(Picture from Creative Commons)

Gerry Morash’s Ginger Sparkle Cookies – 5 dozen
(picture from Creative Commons)

Resumed: 20 Sep – 18 Oct: Walking Church schedule

Sep 17: Walking church will resume as of 20 Sep

Saturday September 20, 2025 @ 10:00am
Walk-a-thon for Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society (CHRHS) and Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association (CHPTA)
Meet at the second parking lot on Bissett Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uXm9yhbAdsVdZxHz5

Saturday October 4, 2025 @ 10:00am
Salt Marsh Trail, meet at second parking lot on Bissett Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uXm9yhbAdsVdZxHz5

Saturday October 18, 2025 @ 10:00am
Forest Hills Greenway, meet at 460 Auburn Drive
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfWqDHQz9iMHJ2dF6

Walking Church Schedule: 5 April – 28 June

All are welcome!
Select Saturdays, 10:00 AM

Are you feeling stuck? Can’t figure out how to get unstuck physically or spiritually?
Come and get close to the Creator on a guided walk. Experience this sacred land by joining a group for a short devotion. Then take a walk in God’s world. It will cleanse your soul, invigorate your body and nourish your spirit.


All routes are easy to moderate with moderate including a wee hill. All walks are approximately 4km long. Plan for an hour to walk plus 10 minutes for the devotion.

Links to map included showing meeting points

Saturday April 19, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Bissett Lake Park Trail, meet at 348 Colby Dr parking lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hpxfmi4rrgU2iUQPA

Saturday May 3, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Salt Marsh Trail, meet at second parking lot on Bissett Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uXm9yhbAdsVdZxHz5

Saturday May 17, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Old Lawrencetown Road Trail, meeting at the foot of Old Lawrencetown Rd off Hirandale in Forest Hills
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eqSCKAysN6viW9ns5

Saturday May 31, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Forest Hills Greenway, meet at 460 Auburn Drive
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfWqDHQz9iMHJ2dF6

Saturday June 14, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Bissett Lake Park Trail, meet at first parking lot on Bissett Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dJCiqsmnwat4kc8t8

Saturday June 28, 2025 @ 10:00am – Facebook RSVP
Salt Marsh Trail, meet at second parking lot on Bissett Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uXm9yhbAdsVdZxHz5