Queens County Community Events

ART AT THE LIBRARY

Month of June - at Thomas H. Raddall Library, Liverpool, display of paintings by Carol Robert.

North Queens Rural High School Achievement Night

June 12 at NQRHS gymnasium (6:30pm) Tickets only $2/each. Info: 682-3500.

Card Party

June 12 at Eagle Head Hall (7:30pm) Prizes & refreshments.

Adult Tennis Lessons

Starts June 12 at Liverpool Tennis Club (7pm), every Tues&Thurs.

Beginner Adult Tennis Lessons

June 13 & June 20 at Liverpool Tennis Club (7pm) No charge or no experience necessary.

Brooklyn Senior’s Club Meeting

June 13 at Transcotia Motel (5:30pm) for supper.

Card Party

June 13 at St. John’s Church Hall, Eagle Head (7:30pm).

General Meeting, RCL Br#38, Liverpool

June 13 (7:30pm)

“The Joy of Spiders” - Calum Ewing

June 13 at B’water High School Library (7pm) at the South Shore Naturalists meeting.

Semi-annual General Meeting of Friends of Hank Snow Society

June 14 at Hank Snow Country Music Centre, Liverpool (7pm) All member invited to attend this important meeting.

Queens Manor Auxiliary Luncheon/Meeting

June 14 at Queens Manor (1pm) Luncheon will be followed by monthly meeting.

“TGIF” Dinner (Thank God It’s Friday)

June 15 at RCL Br.38, Liverpool (5-7pm) Ham, potato salad, dessert. $5/person. Host: Ladies Auxiliary.

Fire Department Bingo

June 15 at Liverpool Fire Hall (door opens 6pm, play at 7pm) Canteen available. Host: Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.

Friday Night Fever Dance

June 15 at RCL Br.38, Liverpool (9pm-1am) Music: TBD. $3/person. Members & guests.

6th Annual Father's Day Country Music Fest

June 15&16 at Hank Snow Country Music Centre, L’pool (Fri 7-10pm & Sat 10:30am-9pm). Dry camping available. Prizes for Dad. Sat 1-4pm FREE children's activities, prizes & games. Sat. - Bake Sale, homemade beans & brown bread (4pm). Bring your lawn chair. 354-4675.

Annual Yard Sale

June 16 at Price of Wales Lodge, Milton (doors open 7am) Rain or shine. Donated items accepted. Contact Dave Hatt, Dave Whynott, or any lodge member.

Breakfast

June 16 at Buckfield Community Hall (7:30-10:30am). Adult $5, child $2.50.

Merchandise Bingo

June 16 at Caledonia Fire Hall (play 7:30pm) Proceeds: N.Q. Ground Search & Rescue. Great prizes. Info 682-2866.

IODE Yard Sale

June 16 at Irving Mainway (8am-12noon) Proceeds: local bursaries & charities.

Yard Sale

June 16 at St. John’s Church Eagle Head, (9am-1pm) Donations welcome. Hot dogs & pop sold. Proceeds: St. John’s Church.

Penny Auction

June 16 at Masonic Hall, Caledonia (11am-1:30pm) New & used items. Food table. Lunch & drinks. Proceeds: OES.

Card Party

June 16 at Port Medway Fire Hall (7:30pm) Refreshments served.

Large Yard Sale

June 16 at Beach Meadows Community Hall (9am-1pm) Proceeds: Emmanuel United Church, Beach Meadows. Donation jar at door.

Pig Roast Dinner

June 16 at Greenfield Fire Hall (5pm) Spons: Greenfield Rec Assoc. 125(only) advance tickets for sale. $12. Call Linda 685-2156 or Freda 685-2547.

Yard Sale, Plant Sale, Bake Sale

June 16-17 at Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Port Mouton (9am) Proceeds: Building Fund.

Special Church Service

June 17 at Charleston Fire Hall (7pm) Musical guests: Triple J’s. Freewill offering. Lunch & fellowship to follow service.

Brooklyn Baptist Church Anniversary Service

June 17 at Brooklyn Baptist Church (7pm) Guest speaker: Dr. Harry Gardner. Special Music: the ABC’s. Social time to follow. All welcome.

Card Party

June 18 at Buckfield Community Hall (7:30pm). Refreshments served.

Kinette Club of Liverpool General Meeting

June 19 at Cathie Pearl-Wentzell’s home, Brooklyn (6 for 6:30pm). New members welcome. Info 685-2758 (Noelle).

David Francey performs

June 21 at Petite Riviere Fire Hall (doors open 7pm) Tickets$15 at Petite Market, online at www.seaweedevents.com or 688-1562. All ages.

"Our Aging Communities" Dinner Theatre

June 22 at Milton Community Hall (6:30pm) Originally scheduled for April 28.

“TGIF” Dinner (Thank God It’s Friday)

June 22 at RCL Br.38, Liverpool (5-7pm) Hamburger, gravy, mashed potatoes, dessert. $5/person.

Friday Night Fever Dance

June 22 at RCL Br.38, Liverpool (9pm-1am) Music: TBD. $3/person. Members & guests.

Writing the Historical Novel Workshop

June 23&24 at Queens County Museum, back by popular demand. Suitable for all levels. Details: creativehols@tallships.ca or 677-2899.

Yard Sale

June 23 at Liverpool United Baptist Church (8am-noon) Something for everyone.

BBQ

June 23 at Sobeys (11am-3:30pm). Proceeds: Hillsview Acres. Spons: Liverpool Kinettes.

RECREATION REPORT

Walk Your Way Through Summer

This season the Region of Queens Recreation Department is proud to offer a three-month walking program to promote healthy living and community involvement. We hope our participants will reach an accumulative goal of 10,000 km, walked from June 1 to August 25. There will be monthly prize draws and a grand prize draw at the end of the program. There is no cost for registration. There will be a scheduled group walk every Thursday for those who wish to participate. Please contact the Recreation Department to register at 902-354-5741, or email info@regionofqueens.com.

Nova Scotia International Tattoo Bus Trip

Join the Recreation Department for the sights, sounds and pageantry of the Nova Scotia International Tattoo July 4. We will leave Liverpool at 3 p.m. on a fully appointed air-conditioned motor coach, stopping for supper on the way to the evening performance. Tickets are $60. Supper will be at Swiss Chalet in Bayers Lake Industrial Park and is not included in the ticket price. Call the Recreation Department to register at 902-354-5741.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons

Registration for Milton Centennial Pool and Mobile Aquatics for Sessions 1 and 2 will be taken on June 19 and June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Region of Queens Municipality Recreation Department at 249 White Point Road. Session 1 runs from July 2 to July 13 and Session 2 runs from July 16 to July 27. Registration fees are $30 per person per session or $72 per family per session. Waivers must be completed and payment is due at time of registration. First come first serve. Registration for Session 3 and 4 will be taken on July 24 and July 25. Registration for Sessions 1 and 2 at the North Queens Aquatic Centre will be taken on June 19 and June 20 at the pool (times will be announced at a later date).

Kidsport Applications

Applications for Kidsport funding are being accepted until July. Contact the Recreation Dept. for applications and further information, or contact David Wagg, Kidsport Coordinator at 425-5450, ext. 350.

Scavenger Hunt & Run, Pine Grove

Hey kids! Take some time out to explore Pine Grove Park in Milton during a 1-4 p.m. June 27 scavenger hunt and race! This day of fun is open to children aged 6 through 13 and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $3 per person. Please pre-register with the Recreation Department at 354-5741 by June 25. And remember to wear appropriate clothing and sneakers for the race!

Race for the Rest of Us!

On July 8, slip on your running shoes and try to catch our pirate! You can dress up in your craziest outfit and if you can catch our pirate you'll also catch a prize! The first 50 people to pre-register with the Recreation Department at 354-5741 by July 5 will receive a free T-shirt! The race is for ages 16 years and up. Cost to participate is $10 per person. On race day registration will take place in Privateer Park in the Beer Tent at 9 a.m.