Queens Events and Recreation Notes

Open House

Every Wednesday - Family Film Night at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 180 White Point Rd, 7-9pm. No charge. Everyone welcome

Bingo

Every Saturday at Port Medway Fire Hall starting at 1pm. Canteen available.

Lunch time BBQ @ the VIC

Every Friday in July & August at Caledonia Visitor Information Center, 11:30 - 2:00pm. Rain or Shine. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sausages & Beverages.

Farmers Market

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

Card Party

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

Salad Supper/Strawberry Shortcake

July 8 at Beach Meadows Comm. Hall, 4-6pm. 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.

Dance

July 11 at Hibernia campgrounds, hosted by the Nova Scotia Guides Association, 9-1a.m. Band: Dave Burbine & Traditional Country $5, ID Required

Breakfast

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

Penny Auction

July 11 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 11am to 2pm. Early Bird Friday July 10 from 6-8pm. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.

A Summer Extravaganza

July 11 Yard Sale (Preserves, Crafts. Plants) and Bake Sale Plus a Dessert & Coffee Bar from 9 am to 2 pm in the Petite Riviere Fire Hall. Admission 50 cents. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s United Church, Crousetown

Queens County Blades Bottle Drive

Saturday July 11th (rain date 12th)

Contact person: Tanya Fancy 682-2394

Passport to Protection

July 12 at Pleasant River Comm. Hall, 11-3pm. Celebrate culture, conservation. Join us for a day of hikes, games, music & food and much more. Stamp your passport along the way & you could win prizes. Bring your water bottle and sturdy shoes. Hosted by NS Nature Trust, the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Parks Canada & Acadia University.

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.

MS Self-Help Group Meeting

July 14 at Superstore Meeting Room, noon to 2pm. For info call 683-2868.

Fun in the Sun at Rossignol Cultural Centre

July 15 games, prizes & snacks. Bring your bathing suit and a towel to take part in the water activities. Rain date will be July 22. We have a limited number of spaces so call 354-3067 to hold your spot, or for more information. Ages: 5-9, Time: 1-4pm Cost $5.00

First Annual Roadkill Romp

July 18 at Caledonia Fair Grounds. Bike games, show & shine, lawn tractor games. Canteen, camping available. Admission $2.

Card Party

July 18 at Port Medway Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshments served.

Crafters Market

Aug. 22 for QC Seafest. Anyone interested in renting space, please call Jan Huskins at 354-5576 or email: julienauss@eastlink.ca

RECREATION REPORT

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.

Diva Day, Liverpool

Princesses wanted! Wear your favourite princess dress and get ready for an afternoon (2pm – 4pm) of royal treatment on July 30th, 2009 at the Rossignol Cultural Centre, English Room! Ages: 5 - 8 years. Cost: $8.00 (includes snack). Pre-register by Thursday, July 23rd. Space is limited.

Skipping Day for Kids, Brooklyn

Single rope, long rope, double dutch... Come spend the morning of August 4th (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) hopping, skipping, and jumping to the music while you learn the tricks of the trade at the Brooklyn Community Hall! Wear sneakers and shorts, and bring a water bottle! Ages: 5 -12 years. Cost: $5.00. Pre-register by Monday, July 27th.

Seniors Day at Marina Park, Brooklyn

Gather your friends and boogie to the music of the Saltwater Cowboys from 10 am – 12 noon on August 6th! Snacks and refreshments will be served. Bring your own lawn chair! All ages welcome. Cost: Free! Rain location: Brooklyn Baptist Church Hall. There will be some shade tents on site, but you may want to bring a hat or umbrella to keep the sun off!

Soccer Camp, Port Medway

Come join instructors from the Queens Minor Soccer Association and learn to kick it while having a ball from August 10th – 12th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm! Learn skills, practice with drills and play soccer. Ages: 5 -14 years. Cost: $ 30.00 for 3 days. Location: Field beside Farmers Medway Market (1615 Port Medway Road). Pre-register by Monday, August 3rd. 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