Queens County Events and Recreation Notes

Church Service

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

Remembrance Day Service

Nov. 11 at the Milton Memorial Hall, 10:30am. Hosted by Milton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Milton Baptist Church and the Royal Canadian Legion. Speaker: Rev. Jennifer Garbin. Men, women and children – come and honour our service men and women. Walk to the Milton cenotaph following for laying wreaths.

Remembrance Day Banquet

Nov. 11 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Social at 12:30pm, banquet at 1pm. $8 per person. Tickets on sale at bar.

Remembrance Day Dance

Nov. 11 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 8pm – 12am. $5 p/p. Music by Dave Burbine. Members & guests welcome.

CANCELLED Card Party

Nov. 11 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall due to Remembrance Day.

General Meeting

Nov. 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 7:30pm. Election of Officers. Members & guests welcome.

Brooklyn Seniors Meeting

Nov. 12 at Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn. 2pm.

South Shore Naturalists Meeting

Nov. 12 at Bridgewater High School Library, 7pm. Kermit deGooyer: Colin Stewart Forest Forum.

Queens Manor Auxiliary

Nov. 13 will hold their monthly meeting at the Manor at 1:30. At this time plans will be made for helping with Christmas activities for Manor residents. New members welcome.

Open House

Nov. 13 at NS Comm. College Lunenburg Campus, Bridgewater to introduce a new, part-time option in earning a Carpentry Certificate. Doors open 7pm. For more info call Jeremy Porter 543-0621.

TGIF Supper

Nov. 12 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 4-6pm. Turkey Soup, sandwiches, dessert. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.

Queens Manor Aux. Meeting

Nov. 13 at the Manor at 1:30. At this time plans will be made for helping with Christmas activities for Manor residents. New members welcome.

Friday Night Fever

Nov. 14 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Night Train. Members & guests welcome.

Christmas Luncheon

Nov. 15 at Summerville Christian Church, 11:30-1:00pm Chicken Casserole, Salad, Dessert. Adult $8.00; Students $4.00; Under 5 Free. Sponsored by the Summerville CWF.

Saturday Afternoon Cribbage

Nov. 15 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Registration at 12:30, play starts at 1pm. $10 per team + optional loonie jar. Members & guests welcome.

Dance

Nov. 15 at Milton Hall, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Rob Ramey. 19 years & older.

Christmas Tea & Sale

Nov. 15 at St. Andrews Church Hall, Brooklyn, 3-5pm. Adults $5, 12 & under $2.50, under 5 free. Crafts, gifts food table & more. Anyone wishing to donate items call Mary Lynn 354-5812.

Cholesterol Information Session. Nov. 15 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 1:30 to

3 p.m. And 3-5 p.m. For more information, contact 682-2073.

Country Christmas

Nov. 16 Presented by The Friends of Hank Snow at the Astor Theatre, Liverpool 1:30 PM Admission $7.00

Fire Dept. Bingo

Nov. 16 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts 7pm. Canteen available. Regular games $60, special games $75, jackpot $300 to go.

Country Christmas Variety Show

Nov. 16 at the Port Medway Fire Hall, 7pm. Bake sale 6-7pm. Silent auction, canteen. Doors open 5:30pm. Proceeds to Anglican Church door fund.

Christmas Bingo

Nov. 16 at Canoe & Camera Club, Milton, 7pm. Hard cards/bingo chips. Merchandise prizes.

Queens Place

Nov. 18 A talk on Queens Place at the Library, 10am.

QC Historical Society Meeting

Nov. 19 at the Museum, 3pm. Speaker Author Steven J. Nickerson. Topic: Leslie Sydney “Syd” Ford. For more info call Linda or Kathy 354-4058. All welcome.

Christmas Turkey Casserole Luncheon & Sale Table

Nov. 20, at Milton Christian Church CWF. Settings at 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Tickets $8.00 For tickets call Gloria at 354-4730

TGIF Supper

Nov. 21 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 406pm. $5 p/p. Menu: Shepherds Pie, dessert. Everyone welcome.

Friday Night Fever

Nov. 21 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Gary Young & EZ Listening. Members & guests welcome.

Self Help Group

Nov. 21 at Superstore Meeting Room, 7-9pm, for widowers & widows.

Christmas Tea & Sale

Nov. 22 at St. John’s Church, 1526 Eagle Head, 2-4pm. Adults $5, children $2.50, under 5 free. Food & craft table. Proceeds for the church.

Omarion Marques Houston

Nov. 22 at Halifax Forum, a concert to help kids at risk. Support programs throughout Nova Scotia. Doors open 7pm. For more info or for tickets call 902-742-8260 or 1-888-311-9090.

Annual Meeting,

Nov. 23 Queens Memorial Arena Association, at South Queens Junior High School, 2:00 P.M.

Special Music

Nov. 23 at Caledonia Baptist Church, 7pm. Featuring The Fancy’s. Lunch to follow. Proceeds to support Missionaries.

Country Christmas Music Jamboree

Nov. 23 at Bridgewater Legion, 1pm. Admission $6 at door. Canteen, 50/50, door prizes, bake auction. All proceeds to Shriners Hospital.

Roast Pork Loin Supper

Nov. 24 at Zion United Church, 409 Main St., Liverpool. Two sittings 4:30 and 5:30. Tickets Adults $12, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Please get tickets in advance. Call 354-5851, 354-3534 or 354-3291.

RECREATION REPORT

LED Holiday Consumer Light Exchange

Looking for a way to save a little energy and money this holiday? Conserve Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power are bringing their LED holiday light exchange program to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Liverpool on Nov. 28. Residents who bring two strings of old traditional holiday lights will receive one string of LED holiday lights free. The LED Holiday Consumer Light Exchange will begin at 6:15 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m., and will be set up in front of the Liverpool Home Hardware store on Main St., adjacent to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. LED holiday lights quantities are limited, on a first-come, first-served basis. One LED light set per person.

Food Bank Movie, Liverpool

Celebrate the season of giving by helping someone else. Support the Queens County Food Bank by coming to the Annual Food Bank Movie, sponsored by the Region of Queens Municipality on Dec. 6. Movie starts at 2 p.m., the door opens at 1:15 pm. Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item for admission.

Volunteer Food Handlers Course, Caledonia “Volunteer Food Handlers Course” - Learn the safe ways to prepare and serve food to the public at this free session in Caledonia on November 13th from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. The course is 3 hours long, please bring a pen as there is a test at the end. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 10th; call the Rec. Dept. at 354-5741 to save your space.

Volunteer Food Handlers Course, Liverpool

On Nov. 18 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. there will be a "Volunteer Food Handlers Course" at the Liverpool Lions Hall. Learn the safe ways to prepare and serve food to the public at this free session. The course is three hours long; please bring a pen as there is a test at the end. Preregistation is required by Nov. 12; call the Rec. Dept. at 354-5741 to save your space.

Risk Management for Activities and Facilities Workshop, Caledonia

Is your group doing its best to reduce the risk for its board and the activities and events you run? Find out ways to protect your group, decrease liability and reduce insurance costs at this free session facilitated by RFANS on Nov. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Preregistration is required by Nov. 17; contact the Recreation Department at 354-5741.

Risk Management for Activities and Facilities Workshop, Liverpool

Is your group doing its best to reduce the risk for its board and the activities and events you run? Find out ways to protect your group, decrease liability and reduce insurance costs at this free session facilitated by RFANS on Nov. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Parish Hall. Preregistration is required by Nov. 17; contact the

Recreation Department at 354-5741.

Early season ice time now available

The ice is in at the Queens Memorial Arena and available for rentals, day and evening. A great opportunity for team practices, private lessons, birthday parties, special events and more! For further information, contact Mike Langille at the arena (phone: 354-4444) or the Region of Queens Recreation Dept. (phone: 354-5741).

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, by fax at 354-7473, or by email at info@regionofqueens.com