BY WENDY ROSIER
For Beaver Point Community Hall Association
This Sunday, May 24 sees the return of our bi-annual traditional Bean Supper to Beaver Point Hall.
A little history: the current hall was rebuilt in 1937 after having had a couple of different locations. In 1936, one hall was burned down and the present hall was built by the community.
Thanks to Lotus Ruckle of Ruckle Farm, an original bean supper was organized as a fundraiser to aid in the construction. In this time, the beans were all grown at Ruckle Farm, with salads and pies provided by the community.
Fast forward to 2026, when Beaver Point Hall is now run by a small, very dedicated volunteer board. We all work tirelessly to maintain this beautiful hall for all to enjoy through the many events that are hosted there. Our efforts are endless in the maintenance of the historic hall. Replacing the septic field, well maintenance, new floors, kitchen upgrades, dangerous tree removal, driveway and entrance improvements are just some things on the list that we’ve completed in the last couple of years, and the list never gets smaller, especially in an almost 100-year-old building.
This month we are hosting a core fundraiser in the form of a “gourmet/traditional” bean supper offering organic beans, coleslaw, locally produced tofu (Soya Nova) and pulled pork (South End Sausage) and breads, along with community-made desserts, house-made beverages and many smiles.
The hall relies heavily on fundraisers such as this both to aid in maintenance and to bring the community together to share food and enjoy the hall. We do hope to see you there!
The May 24 event takes place from 4 to 7:30 pm. Tickets at the door.