Queens County Community Events and Recreation Report

Entertainment & BBQ

Aug. 1 at The Hank Snow Country Music Centre, 148 Bristol Ave., Liverpool, 2-4pm. Admission is free. Music this week by Myril, George & Friends.

Friday Night Fever

Aug. 3 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Music by Gary Young & EZ Listening, 9-1am. $3 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

30-Mile Yard Sale

Aug. 4 Caledonia & North Queens Area, 9-5pm Rain or Shine. To register your Yard Sale or for info call Caledonia Visitor Information Centre 682-2470. Sponsored by the Caledonia VIC.

Annual Pork BBQ

Aug. 4 at Mechanics Lodge Hall, Caledonia, 4-7pm. Adults $10, 5-12 yrs $6, under 5 free.

BBQ Salmon Supper

Aug. 4 at Broad Cove Hall, 5-7pm. $12, children $5, under 5 free. Art raffle. Advance tickets only 677-2424, 677-2289 or 677-2794.

Country Music Jam Session/Giant Yard Sale

Aug. 4 Port Medway Rd, next to Farmers Medway Mart. Tables are free, call 677-2884 to reserve yours. Bring lawn chairs. Canteen available.

Annual 3-Day Yard Sale

Aug. 4,5,6 at Maitland Bridge Hall. Luncheon & canteen available. 8-6pm daily Proceeds towards generator/comfort centre fund.

Annual Lobster Supper

Aug. 5 at Bonny Lea Farm, 4-7pm. Purchasing tickets in advance is required. $25 p/p 1/14 lb lobster or steak alternative. 902-275-5622.

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Queens Co ATV Assn Monthly Meeting

Aug 6th, 7:30 pm at the Liverpool Superstore Meeting room upstairs. All members are urged to attend, new members are welcome.

Ham & Salad Supper

Aug 7 at The Rossignol Cultural Centre in our extravagant and unique English Room. The cost is $10. The sittings are 4pm and 6pm Call 354-3067 to reserve your spot.

Blood Donor Clinic

Aug. 7 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 520 Main St. 5-8:30pm.

Card Party

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

Kids Fun Day

Aug. 9 at the Rossignol Cultural Centre, 1-4pm. Ages 7-12, register at the Cultural Centre or by phone 354-3067. Registration is $5, water games, team games, crafts, & snacks. Tons of fun.

Card Party

Aug. 11 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshment served.

Sat. Night Dance

Aug. 11 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Music by Dale Verge & Doin’ Country. 9-1am. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Milton Day Supper/Garden Party

Auf. 11 at Milton Comm. Hall, 4-6pm. Garden Party 6:30-dusk.

Summer Extravaganza (Yard, Bake, Crafts Sale)

Aug 11th with a Decadent Dessert & Coffee Bar, from 9 am – 2 pm at Petite Riviere Fire Hall, Petite Riviere. Admission 50 cents. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s United Church, Crousetown

Soccer Camp

Aug. 13-17 at South Queens Jr. High. $90 week/ ages 10 & under 9am-noon, 18 & under 1-4pm. T-shirt & water bottle supplies. For more info call 902-496-8747 or 902-420-5429.

Old Fashion Garden Party

Aug. 15 at Petite Riviere. Fun & games for everyone. Food & entertainment all day.

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RECREATION REPORT

Red Cross Babysitting Course, Liverpool

The Recreation Department has received requests to hold another Red Cross Babysitting Course. If you are interested in taking the course please contact the Recreation Department at 354-5741. The proposed date for the course would be on Aug. 21.

Tennis Camp, Port Medway

On Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 head over to the Multipurpose Court in Port Medway and join the staff of the Liverpool Tennis Club as they "serve" up the fun! Learn how to play the game at a two-day Tennis Camp! Participants will be advised of the time of their camp after registration. (Two sessions per day, one from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., the other 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. This event is for ages 6 years and up. The cost is $10 per person. Please pre-register by July 30. There is a minimum registration of four participants per session required.

Beach Meadows Beach Mussel Bake & Picnic, Beach Meadows

Bring a picnic supper and sample some mussels on Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Beach Meadows Beach; the mussels are cooked over hot rocks with seaweed. Enter our sand sculpting contest! All ages are welcome. Admission is free!

Seniors Day at Marina Park , Brooklyn

Come out and boogie with Salt Water Cowboys on Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. and enjoy music and refreshments for the afternoon. Bring your own lawnchair. Admission is free! Rain date is Aug. 10th.

Glow Bowling for Kids, Liverpool

Let us get your muscles moving on Aug. 6 with some glow bowling! Kids aged 5- 7 years will bowl from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. The cost is $5 per person for two strings. Pre-register by Aug. 3. Glow Bowling for kids aged 8-11 years will run from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Diva Day, Caledonia

There's nothing like dressing up, and being a girlie-girl, so come on out on Aug. 8 from 2- 4 p.m. at the Whitman Inn with the Recreation Staff and enjoy the day being a diva. This event is for ages 5-8 years. The cost is $8 per person. Space is limited to 18 participants. Please pre-register by Aug. 6.

Dude Day, Caledonia

Boys and Dirt and Recreation Staff equals one fun afternoon! So come on out for a finger wiggling good time on Aug. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at the Caledonia Fire Hall! This event is for ages 5-11 years. The cost is $5 per person and a snack is included. Space is limited to 15 participants. Pre-register by Aug. 13.

Fun Day on the Field, Liverpool

Bring your family and enjoy games, races, bouncy room and refreshments during the Fun Day on the Field Event on Aug. 18, from 1-4 p.m. at Privateer Park. All ages are welcome, free of charge.

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 that our participants will reach an accumulative goal of 10,000 kilometres, walked from June 1 to Aug. 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 354-5741, or email info@regionofqueens.com.