Queens Events and Recreation Notes

Church Service

Every Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 10am. 180 White Point Rd, Liverpool. 646-1464. Everyone welcome!

Farmers Market

Every Saturday at Caledonia Fair Grounds, 8:30-11:30am.

Lobster Chowder Supper

June 30 at Rossignol Cultural Centre. 3 Sitting: 4, 5 & 6pm. Takeout is available. Tickets $10 each. Sit-in or takeout MUST be reserved. Call 354-3067.

Celebrate Canada Day

July 1 in Caledonia, 11-2 Pancake Brunch at Masonic Hall, Opening Ceremonies 1pm at Hunt Park, BBQ & games for kids & adults, music & much more, fireworks at Dusk over Mary Lake. Bring your lawn chair.

QC Crime Prevention Pancake Breakfast

July 1 at Liverpool Lions Hall, 7-11am. Adults $6, children $4. For delivery call 354-5676.

Canada Day Potluck Supper

July 1 at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Brooklyn, 4:30 – 6pm. Adults $8, under 12 $4. Dessert bar & bake sale.

Legion Garden Party

July 1 at RCL Liverpool, 1-3pm. Games of chance, prize wheel, ring toss, face painting & much more.

Ladies Aux Canada Day Food Sale

July 1 at RCL Liverpool, 1-3pm. Inside the Legion.

Canada Day Show

July 1 at RCL Liverpool, 6-10pm. Music by Dave Burbine. Admission: Donation.

Strawberry Supper

July 1 at Kempt Comm. Hall, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $9, under 12 $4, Sponsored by Kempt Sewing Circle.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Liverpool Township

July 2 at the Queens County Museum. 6:00pm the opening of an exhibit "Favourite Old Photographs" and the "Wall of Historians", 7:30-9pm, a concert featuring the ladies of Centre Line on the front lawn of the Queens County Museum. Bring a lawn chair and settle in for an evening of fun and entertainment.

Friday Night Fever

July 3 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country. Door prize, 50/50 draw. Admission $7.

Crime Stoppers Jail & Bail

July 3 at Waterfront, 11-4pm. $10 minimum donation for pick up. Call 350-0633.

Card Party

July 4 at Port Medway Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshments served.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at Greenfield Fire Hall, 4:30 – 6:30pm. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Proceeds for Greenfield Sewing Circle.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at St. Jerome’s Parish Hall, West Caledonia, 4:30 – 6:30. Adults $9, children $4.

Strawberry Supper

July 4 at Newcombville Fire Hall, 4-7pm. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Proceeds for Fire Dept.

Saturday Night Dance

July 4 at RCL Branch 38 Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Road House. Door prize, 50/50 draw. Admission $7.

Privateer Day Dance

July 4 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 9-1am. Live Band: Fossill Rock. $7 p/p, 50/50 draw. Members & guest welcome.

Junior Guides School

July 4 & 5 at NS Guides Assoc, Hibernia. 11 yrs and under, tenting free, supper supplied, free breakfast, $5 parent, $4 student, tents supplies if needed. Call Terry Hatt 354-4239.

Privateer Days Bingo

July 5 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open 6pm, play starts 7pm. 4 mini games, 12 regular games, 3 special games, 50/50 split, Loonie to go, good on every game except mini game, jackpot $500 to go.

Annual Rummage Sale

July 5 at Broad Cove Comm. Hall, 9-1pm, rain or shine, Info: 677-2794.

Card Party

July 7 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Strawberry Shortcake Supper

July 8 at Beach Meadows Comm. Hall. Adults $8, 5-12 $3, under 5 free.

Silent Auction/Dessert Night

July 8 at Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, 7-9pm. Strawberry Shortcake with real cream. $5.

Self Help Group

July 10 for Widows & Widowers at Superstore Meeting Room, 7-9pm.

Breakfast

Friday Night Fever

July 10 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music: Wayne Snyder & Restless Wind, $7 p/p. Door prize & 50/50 draw.

July 11 at Salvation Army, 7-11am. Adults $5, children $3.

Hillsview Acres 5th Annual Summer Jamboree

July 12 at Hillsview Acres, 12:30-5pm. Cost $6 p/p, under 12 free. Bring your own chair. Music, food, canteen, door prizes & more. Rain location: Greenfield Fire Hall.

RECREATION REPORT

Family BBQ & Swim: Milton Centennial Pool

On June 30 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm join the Region of Queens Council for a refreshing afternoon of swimming, activities, and food! Rain Date: July 9th.

Family BBQ & Swim: North Queens Aquatic Centre

On July 2, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm pack up your family and friends and have a fun afternoon of swimming, activities, and food with the Region of Queens Council. Rain Date: July 6th.

Soccer Camp, Greenfield

Join instructors from the Queens Minor Soccer Association for a 3-day soccer camp on Monday, July 13th; Tuesday, July 14th; & Wednesday, July 15th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Learn important skills, participate in drills and play soccer. Ages: 5 - 14 years. Cost: $30.00 for 3 days. Pre-register by Monday, July 6th. Rain location: Greenfield Recreation Centre.

Geocaching Event

Come and explore the trails of Pine Grove Park while searching for the hidden geocaches on Thursday, July 16th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. GPS units will be provided. Wear sneakers and appropriate clothing. Ages: 8 - 13 years. Cost: $5 (drink included). Pre-register by Thursday, July 9th. Rain date Friday, July 17th.

Summerville Family Beach Party

On Sunday, July 19th from 1- 4 pm, gather up the family, pack the sunscreen and meet us at the beach! Enjoy an afternoon of building sand sculptures and playing wacky games- ice cream eating contest, relay races, and much more! Rain date: Sunday, July 26th.

Youth Tennis Camp, North Queens

On July 21st from 1:30 – 3:30 pm join instructor Taryn Jollimore from the Liverpool Tennis Club to learn all the basic skills that you will need to enjoy a game of tennis with your friends. Bring your tennis racquet and water and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ages: 5 years +. Cost: $ 10. Pre-register by Monday, July 13th. Minimum of four people. Rain date: Thursday, July 23rd.

Swimming Lesson Registration: Sessions 3 & 4

Registration for swimming lessons at the Milton Centennial Pool will take place on July 21 & 22 from 8:00 am - 6 pm each day at the RQM Recreation Department, and for the North Queens Aquatic Centre from 10 am - 6 pm at the North Queens Aquatic Centre. The cost of lessons is $35 per child per session, or $83 per session for a family of 3+. Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis; payment and a complete signed waiver is due at the time of registration. Session 3: July 27- August 7th. Session 4: August 10- 21st. Refund requests will not be processed after the start day of the program. A refund is available only for medical reasons or for special circumstances; determined by the discretion of the Director of Recreation and Community Facilities.

Introduction to Nordic Walking Workshop, Greenfield

On July 28th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm we will be holding a workshop that will introduce you to Nordic walking by covering the history, benefits, proper technique and required equipment. Weather permitting there will be an optional outdoor walk. Families Welcome. Instructor: Connie Banfield. Ages: 16 years + unless accompanied by an adult. Cost: $12 for Greenfield Rec. Centre members; $14 for non-members of Greenfield Rec. Centre (both fees include pole rental). Pre-register by Monday, July 20th. Space is limited.

Baseball Camp, Caledonia

Hit, run and throw your way to a great time at the Baseball Camp hosted by coaches from the Liverpool Baseball Club on July 28th and 29th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Harmony Ball Field. Learn the skills of the game by going through stations that focus on each skill. Ages: 6 - 12 years. Cost: $15. Pre-register by Tuesday, July 14th. In the event of rain the camp will be extended by one day.

Queens Place

Learn about all the exciting new developments in the Queens Place project as they happen by subscribing to the "Queens Place" e-bulletin. Simply e-mail the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. (info@regionofqueens.com) to have your e-mail added to the list. The e-bulletin contains news briefs, updates and advances to the project so you will have the facts straight from the Recreation Facility Project Committee. The Recreation Department of the Region of Queens Municipality can be contacted by phone at 354-5741, or by fax at 354-7473, or by email at info@regionofqueens.com