Kinsmen Report: March 2017

Hello again from the Bible Hill Kinsmen! Spring is here, which hopefully means some warmer weather is on the way and less of that white stuff that keeps falling from the sky.

For the last four years, a considerable amount of time has gone into planning and preparing for our Great Trivia Challenge. We’re pleased to say that it was a huge success once again, and we have you to thank for your continued support of the event. Around 350 people made their way to the Best Western Glengarry earlier this month to match wits through ten rounds of trivia. When the dust settled, the Smartie Pints were the declared winners. The HR Hellraisers finished in 2nd. The Ice Hogs ended their evening in 3rd place, but it took a one question tie-breaker for that finish.

A special thank you also goes to the volunteers who joined our club members to make this the biggest trivia night yet. That also extends to the evening’s hosts, Greg Bishop from Cat Country 99.5 (his 2nd time hosting) and Mitch Johnson from Big Dog 100.9.

This year’s event was in support of the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation’s We Care About Cancer Fund, and to a number of local groups and organizations supported by the Bible Hill Kinsmen. Last week, project chair Dave Gillis and Kinsmen Andrew St. Coeur proudly presented a cheque for $6,000 to Raj Makkar, Manager of Ambulatory Care, Chemo Clinic, and Darlene Holmes, Cancer Patient Navigator.

What’s the next big project coming up, you ask? The 2nd Annual Colchester Book Fair! We’ll have more details for you in the coming weeks, but the event is scheduled for May 12th and 13th. Last year’s event was bigger than we could have imagined, and our members are excited to continue this long-standing tradition in our area. Keep an eye on biblehillkinsmen.ca for all the latest news from the club.

We’d love to see you at one of our meetings. The Bible Hill Kinsmen hold meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month, from September to June, at 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas Street Recreation Centre. If you’re interested in joining us for a meeting, or would like more information, email president@biblehillkinsmen.ca.

James Faulkner is a member of the Bible Hill Kinsmen.

Drop-offs Open for the 2nd Annual Colchester Book Fair

Preparations are well underway for the 2nd Annual Colchester Book Fair. Proceeds from this event will go to the Colchester East Hants VON and local groups and organizations supported by the Bible Hill Kinsmen. We’re moving the two-day sale to the Truro Mall this year, and have a number of collection points throughout the area. Donations can be made at those locations at any time.

Book Fair Dates:
May 12th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
May 13th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Truro Mall, 245 Robie St., Truro

What we’re collecting:
Books, Puzzles, Games, DVD’s, CD’s, Vinyl, and Comic Books

We appreciate donations but are unable to accept:
Technical Manuals, Encyclopedias, Textbooks, Magazines, VHS Tapes, or Reader’s Digest Condensed Editions

Contact Info:
bookfair@biblehillkinsmen.ca
902-895-4533

Collection Points:
Masstown Market
Trunk 2, Masstown

Sobeys
68 Robie St. Truro
985 Prince St. Truro

Truro Mall
245 Robie St. Truro

Shur Gain Feeds ‘n Needs
50 Juniper St. Truro

Fundy Appliance
178 Pictou Rd. Bible Hill

Truro Farmers Market
15 Young St. Truro

Great Trivia Challenge Donation

Due to the money raised through the Great Trivia Challenge earlier this month, the Bible Hill Kinsmen have donated $6,000 to the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation’s We Care About Cancer Fund!
 
Pictured are project chair Dave Gillis (far left), Darlene Holmes, Cancer Patient Navigator, Raj Makkar, Manager of Ambulatory Care, Chemo Clinic, and Kinsmen member Andrew St. Coeur.
 
Thank you once again for all of your support in making our event a smashing success for a fourth straight year!

The 4th Annual Great Trivia Challenge

What a night! Nearly 350 people joined us at the Best Western Glengarry for a few hours of trivia, fun, and prizes. Thank you to everyone who took part, from those who entered teams, to the people and businesses who donated prizes for our silent auction, and those who made other contributions to ensure the 4th Annual Great Trivia Challenge was another huge success! We hope everyone had a fun night.

A special thank you also goes to the volunteers who joined our club members to make this the biggest trivia night yet. That also extends to the evening’s hosts, Greg Bishop from Cat Country 99.5 (his 2nd time hosting) and Mitch Johnson from Big Dog 100.9.

As the dust settled, the Smartie Pints were the declared winners. The HR Hellraisers finished in 2nd. The Ice Hogs ended their evening in 3rd place, but it took a one question tie-breaker for that finish.

The community always comes out in support of the projects we put together, big or small, and for that we are grateful. Funds raised this year are going to the We Care About Cancer Fund and to a number of local groups and organizations supported by the Bible Hill Kinsmen.