Queens County events and recreation

Bingo

Every Saturday afternoon at Port Medway Fire Hall. Doors open 11:30am. Start time 1pm. Canteen.

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.

Canoe School

Aug. 4 at Morton’s Wharf, Milton, 6:30pm by Canoe & Camera Club.

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.

Firefighters Breakfast

Aug. 9 at NQ Fire Hall, 7-11am. Adults $6, children $3. Please note date change for this month only.

NS Guides Assoc. Dance

Aug. 9 at Hibernia Campground, 9-1am. Music by Wayne Snyder & Ramblin Fever. ID required. $5 p/p.

Supper

Aug. 9 at Hunts Point Comm. Hall, 4:30 – 6pm. toupee ham, homemade baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. Shortcake for dessert. Adults $8, children $5, under 5 free. Proceeds for Comm. Hall.

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.

Microsoft Word Free Workshop

Aug. 13 Join Michiel deRoos at the Thomas Raddall Library C@P site, 2pm. Also on Aug 20 free workshop for Digital Photography, 2pm and on Aug. 27 free workshop on Geocaching, 2pm. Call 354-7005 to reserve your spot.

Friday Night Fever

Aug. 15 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Gary Young & EZ Listening. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Tent Dwellers Canoe Festival

Aug. 15-17 at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Weekend events include canoe, basket and paddle making, outdoor skills and product demonstrations, a full moon paddle with Canoe/Kayak NS, Scott’s Timber Show and The Wilderbeats and Old Man Luedecke in concert. For full schedule, visit: www.tentdwellers2008.com or call (902) 350-1753

Card Party

Aug. 16 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Chicken BBQ

Aug. 16 at NQ Fire Hall, 4:30 - 7pm. Adults $8, children $5.

Roast Pork & Salad Supper

Aug. 16 at the Buckfield Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The supper will include: cold roast pork, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, dessert, tea, coffee or juice.

Adults $8.00 Children $5.00

BBQ & Loyalist Walk

Aug. 16 at the public beach in Port Joli (Durham Lane off St. Catherine’s Rd), 12 noon. Lunch to follow by a guided historic walk, small fee for lunch, walk free. Sponsored by Port Joli Comm. Assoc. & proceeds for Comm. Hall.

Queens Manor Giant Yard Sale

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

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.

All Free All the Time!

Join our pool staff at either the Milton Centennial Pool or the North Queens Aquatic Centre location for free public swims from 2 -4 pm on August 25, 26 & 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