Bear River Eats

Another year has passed rather quickly, but within that time frame, there have been some wonderful changes.

BRE has transformed from a small committee of the Royal Canadian Legion to an independent non-profit organization. Although the method of creating food access has changed, the mission has been unwavering.

What has NOT changed:
Anyone who attends food events pay what they can.
Anyone in need can contact us and we will fill that need.

A special thank you goes out to businesses and individuals who consistently collaborate with BRE to ensure food access:

Wendy Goudie, Sparkle Dance Academy
Mel and Dana, Bear River Grocery
Jon and Erin, Sissiboo Coffee
Oakdene Center
Bonnie MacLeod
Charlie Richard
Wendy Richard-Mount

A huge applause goes out to everyone who contributed to the Family Gala Fundraiser at Foresters Hall in November. In excess of $1000.00 was raised after costs and was divided between BRE and Foresters Hall to build a playground.

Thank you to the vendors who participated in the June Walk-a-Thon, and to the volunteers who baked for the bake table.

Thank you to the volunteers who cooked and served at our ham dinner. Thank you to Cyndi Vidito for showing up to cook on short notice.

Thank you to those who use the BRE donation jars around town.

Thank you to Jason who has placed the donation jars in BR and in Annapolis Royal, and who has picked up and delivered food. We appreciate his dedication.

Thank you to Margaret Lagan for always rising to the occasion.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Cherry Carnival Float. It was our first ever and we hope to continue this community presence.

Thank you to ALL those who donated their time and resources to support this community service, including out of town businesses.

To contact us for any reason, we can be reached through sending a message through this page.

If you have any ideas as to how we can better serve the community, or if you would like to volunteer, then we can certainly use your skills and expertise. We are currently looking for a new coordinator.

And lastly, I apologize if I have forgotten to mention anyone. Feel free to add to the list in the comments.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from BRE.

Bear River Eats and The Sparkle Dance Academy is collaborating on a fabulous community fundraiser. Here are the details:

The Sparkle Ball Fundraising dinner is selling fast!
Remaining tickets are only available until this Wednesday.
Centre pieces and decor are set for our winter wonderland theme ❤
It's going to be a magical night!
Still available are:

2 tables for 4
2 tables for 5 (or 1 for 6+)
2 pairs of seats

Saturday Nov 19th, Doors 6pm, Dinner 630, Dance to follow.
Local Chef Kevin Wagner has created a fabulous 3 course plated meal. Professional servers are are ready to run the front end while Kevin and his team wow you with the dinner. SO many people have come together to create this community fundraising gala.
$30/person $20 11yrs and under.
This formal event is to fundraise for two great local projects:
Bear River Eats & The Clementsvale Playground Project
Email wendy@sparkledance for tickets and menu information.

Bear River Eats meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm, via Zoom. To attend, email [email protected].

Also we are inviting membership. One time membership fee is $20.00.

We are so fortunate to have Sissiboo Organics growing wholesome food in our community. With vision and passion, we see what can be done.

Thank you Neil for providing us with fresh food.

-basil in photo-

Grandma's Blueberry Buckle!
RECIPE HERE - https://buff.ly/3bulvYr
Breakfast cake, coffee cake, blueberry buckle, whatever you want to call it, it’s overflowing with blueberries and absolutely delicious.

We are ecstatic to announce that we are now officially Bear River Eats Co-operative Ltd.

Our community partnerships include:
Oakdene Community Centre
Sobey's Digby
Bear River Economic Development Society
Annapolis Valley Frugal Moms
Community Cupboard
Sparkle Dance Academy
ARCHNPO
Bird Song Farm
Angela's Community Support
Digby Natural Foods

We continue to provide food access to those in the community and are focusing on building resources to maintain our current activities.

Our next big fundraiser will be the Walk-a-Thon on September 17, from Bridgetown to Annapolis Royal on the old rail line. Last year's event was a huge success and we hope to repeat that this year. If you are interested in this 26K walk, send a private message to register. There will be additional information posted as the date nears.

Happy August!

This easy to make homemade Creamy Tomato Soup is made from scratch using fresh tomatoes! It is full of fresh flavours and so much better than anything you can get out of a can! Get the recipe: https://herbsandflour.com/creamy-tomato-soup/

Clarence Country Market Vendor Application Form 2022

Head on down at Grandma's Store today folks!!!

Nothing can beat spaghetti with fresh pomodori at lunch in summer 🤤

How wonderful it is to share food with others in the community.

The 'Church Summer Picnics' Collection
Hundreds of pies of a dozen varieties are donated by women of the parish.
Supper is served in the basement of the church, this one at St. Croix (Holy Cross Parish)
Plympton, Digby Co.
August 1951

John Collier Jr. Photographs 1950-1951
Digby County Photography Collection
Identifier 4724-d
Nova Scotia Archives

A big thank you to Digby Natural Foods for their food donations.

THE BEST HOMEMADE PANCAKES😋😍
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar (see note)
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar (I used 3)
Full Recipe: https://lifewithjanet.com/2020/12/14/the-best-pancakes-you-will-ever-have/

🍒Wow! what a wonderful turnout for the 129th Cherry Carnival!!!! Many thanks to the Bear River Fire Department for giving the community this treasured event.
Things are still happening right now, don't forget the fireworks tonight at dusk🙂

Bear River Cherry Carnival 2022.
Our float.

HAPPY CHERRY CARNIVAL DAY BEAR RIVER.

Anyone who has pictures of our float is welcome to post them here on our page.

A huge thank you to our volunteers who helped brainstorm, who helped make decorations, who decorated the truck, took photos, and who participated in the parade:

Glendean Parker
Jason and family
Betty and family
Gary Hurlock
Cathy Banks and family
Jill MacPherson
Wendy Richard
Elizabeth Mount
Tim Wilson
Sharon

A special thank you to Dan Lagan for always helping behind the scenes.

A special thank you to Charlie Richard for his many volunteer hours and for driving us safely in his truck.

Prelude to Cherry Carnival Parade.

Many thanks to the ARCHnPO in Annapolis Royal for ongoing support.

Angela is now delivering her yummy baked goods to Bear River.

Contact her on Facebook or visit her table at the Wednesday Market in Deep Brook.

Thank you to the Sparkle Dance Academy for your ongoing support..

We look forward to working with you to create fabulous community-based programming.

Bear River Legion #22

Bear River Legion's community kitchen tomorrow November 17th will be serving homemade vegetable beef soup,homemade roll and A sweet $4.00.Eat-in or take-out. 11:30- 1:00
Come join us.

To access the Community Kitchen, go through the back entrance of the Legion. Have a seat and you will be served.

If there is anyone who would like a meal delivered on Tuesday(s), or if you would like to send a warm meal to someone, private message and it will be arranged.

Welcome to Bear River Eats. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #22 Bear River, is pleased to announce a community-driven, community-focused food access program.

This initiative is possible through funding from the Province of Nova Scotia and through the efforts of volunteers.

This food access program is in conjunction with the weekly Community Kitchen, offered at the Bear River Legion each Tuesday.

The program will provide access to affordable food through education and an outreach program.

The Bear River Eats committee invites participation through food donations and input.

This is a community effort. If there is anyone in the community who would appreciate a warm meal delivered on Tuesday's, please send a private message.