Queens County events and recreation

Church Service

Every Sunday Zion United Church invites you to come worship Sunday’s 10:30am. A warm welcome awaits you & a coffee hour to follow at 409 Main St., Liverpool, 354-5851.

Mersey Band Concert

July 29 at Brooklyn Bandstand, 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair for an evening of music under the direction of Scott A. MacDonald. Expect to hear old time favorites, waltzes, big band tunes, pop favorites, classical music as well as marches. (weather permitting)

Canoe School

July 29 at Morton’s Wharf, Milton, 6:30pm. By Canoe & Camera Club.

Liverpool Baseball Club

July 31 Are you the smartest folks around? Find out at Milton Comm. Hall, 7-10pm. For more info or to register a team of 5 call 356-5224 or email: jaid4@eastlink.ca Registration fee $50. Limit of 20 teams.

4th Annual 30 Mile Yard Sale

Aug. 2 Caledonia & North Queens Area 9 - 3 pm. All Day BBQ at the Caledonia Visitor Information Centre Directions & Washroom Facilities also available. Rain or Shine. Watch for the “Special Markers” to signify registered participants. Sponsored and organized by the Caledonia VIC and North Queens Board of Trade. To book tables at fire hall call 682-2073, $4 each or 3/$10.

Saturday Night Dance

Aug. 2 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Dance Hall Doctors. Members & guests welcome.

Fire Dept Bingo

Aug. 3 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6, play starts at 7pm. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.

Service of Music

Aug. 3 with Bruce Fifer & Sarah Allen at Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, 7pm. Pipe organ Mark Himmelman. Come & enjoy. Free will offering.

Annual Lobster Supper

Aug. 3 at Bonny Lea Farm, 4-7pm. $25 p/p. $25 for steak alternative. Take out service from 3pm. Tickets are now on sale, call 275-5622 or email Jane at: jrafuse@bonnyleafarm.ca

Annual 3-Day Yard Sale

Aug. 2-4 at Maitland Bridge Hall, 9-6 daily. Proceeds for hall purposes. Salad plates & desserts available. Part of 30-mile yard sale in North Queens.

Card Party

Aug. 5 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Blood Donor Clinic

Aug. 5 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 1-3pm & 5-8pm.

Vacation Bible School

Aug. 5-8 at St. Andrews Church Hall, Brooklyn, 1-3pm. Ages 3-12 welcome. To pre-register or more info call Anne Laws 354-7258 or Parish office 354-3533.

Friday Night Fever

Aug. 8 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Wayne Snyder & Ramblin’ Fever. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Village Fest

Aug. 9 at Mill Village Fire Hall, noon to midnight. Proceeds to assist Fire Dept. to purchase much needed equipment. No charge for attendance, donations appreciated.

Port Medway History Exhibit:

Aug. 9 & 10 at Port Medway Lighthouse Park Warehouse, 11:00 to 6:30. Everyone Welcome

Mersey Band Summer Band Camp

Aug. 11-15 at Zion United Church, Liverpool, ages 10-adult, $75 for the week. Instruments provided. Beginner to advanced levels. For more info call Scott MacDonald 354-3100 or Frances Yeske 354-3226.

Queens Manor Giant Yard Sale

Sept. 20. Donations greatly appreciated. For more info call Tara 354-3451.

Craft Fair/Quilt Show & Luncheon

Sept. 20 & 21 at Seaside Rec. Center, Beach Meadows. For tables call Marilyn at 354-3723.

Pick-up Softball, Liverpool

Enjoy some fun-filled softball every Monday night in July on the Thorbourne Field in Liverpool. Age: 16 years and up. A waiver must be filled out by parent/guardian if under 19. Please bring your glove.

Seniors Day at Marina Park, Brooklyn

Come out and boogie with Salt Water Cowboys and to enjoy the music and refreshments on August 5th from 10 am until 12 noon at the Brooklyn Marina Park. Bring your lawn chair! Rain date Tuesday, August 12th.

Karaoke & Dance Dance Revolution, Liverpool

Grab your dancing shoes and come enjoy a night of singing and dancing at the Trinity Parish Hall from 6 to 8 pm on August 7th. Bring your friends. Age: 10 - 14 years. Cost: $3.00 (snack included). Pre-register by Friday, August 1st.

Infinity Sticks, Liverpool

Think you have the skills to master infinity sticks? Learn how to make and juggle your own infinity sticks with the Recreation Dept at Privateer Park on August 11 from 1 – 3pm. Age: 7 years +. Cost: $6.00 (snack included). Pre-register by Thursday, August 7th. In the event of rain this activity will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #38, Liverpool.

Infinity Sticks, Caledonia

Think you have the skills to master infinity sticks? Learn how to make and juggle your own infinity sticks with the Recreation Dept at Miriam Hunt Park on August 14 from 1 – 3pm. Age: 7 years +. Cost: $6.00 (snack included). Pre-register by Friday, August 8th. In the event of rain this activity will be held at the Masonic Hall, Caledonia.

Diva Day, Liverpool

Calling all princesses! Dress up like the princess you are and enjoy marvelous activities meant just for you on Monday, August 18th at the Rossignol Cultural Centre, English Room from 1 – 3 pm. Cost: $8.00 snack included. Please call the Recreation Department to pre-register by August 13th. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Glow Bowling, Liverpool

The pins will be ready, and the bowling balls will be waiting for you to roll a strike! Wear white for glow in the dark fun at the Liverpool Bowling Centre on August 20th. Ages 5-7 years from 12:30 – 2pm; and ages 8-11 years from 2:30- 4pm. Cost: $5.00 for 2 strings. Please pre-register by Friday, August 15th at the Recreation Department.

Fun Day on the Field

Bring the whole family out to Privateer Park on Tuesday, August 26th, from 6- 7:30 pm and enjoy fun games, races and refreshments. Prized to be awarded. Rain date Wednesday, August 27th.

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.