Queens County Community Events and Recreation Report

Public Swims at Milton Centennial Pool & North Queens Aquatic Centre

Cool off on a hot summer day at the Milton Centennial Pool or the North Queens Aquatic Centre at a Public Swim Session! From Aug. 27 through to Aug. 29 the Milton Centennial Pool and the North Queens Aquatic Centre will be offering "All Free, All the Time" for their Public Swim from 1-4 p.m.

Ukulele For Beginners

Ukulele is for everyone who loves music, no musical experience required.

The ukulele is such a versatile instrument; it can be played and enjoyed by both beginner and virtuoso. This course teaches basic chord strumming techniques and basic music reading skills.

Have loads of fun while learning to play some of your favourite songs. Bring your own ukulele or purchase one from the instructor at wholesale prices.

Instructor: Sandra Obritsch

Six weeks beginning Sept. 10th - Oct. 22nd (No class Oct. 8th)

6 - 8 p.m.

Contact the Recreation Dept. to register at 354-5741. No Registration will be accepted after Sept. 4.

$35

Intermediate Ukulele

Increase your ukulele skills, and play with others who share your passion for the uke!

Instructor: Sandra Obritsch

Six weeks beginning Sept. 10 to Oct. 22 (No class Oct. 8th)

3 - 5 p.m.

Contact the Recreation Dept. to register at 354-5741. No Registration will be accepted after Sept. 4.

$35

Recreation complex meeting

The Region of Queens Municipality will be holding a Public Meeting with respect to Queens Place Multi-purpose Centre Sept. 11 in the Liverpool Regional High School Cafeteria.

A more detailed report will be given by dmA Planning and Management Services on the capital costs for the components presented at the June 21 public meeting. In addition, a business/operational plan will be presented along with recommendations on the governance and management of Queens Place. For more details please visit the Region of Queens Municipality's website at www.regionofqueens.com.

Entertainment & BBQ

Aug. 29 at The Hank Snow Country Music Centre, 148 Bristol Ave., Liverpool. 2-4pm. Music by Rudy Maillet & It’s Gonna Be Country. Admission is free.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Salvation Army Bag Sale

Aug. 29,30,31 at the Salvation Army. 3 Days Only!

Kiwanis Peanut Day

Aug. 30- Proceeds for Well Child Clinic and other projects.

Thur. Nights Movies By The Sea

Aug. 30 at Seaside Rec. Center, 7:30pm. Movie Babette’s Feast starring Stephane Andran & Bibi Anderson. Cost: A generous contribution.

Month of Sept.

Art At The Library—a display of linoleum collages by Martine Vermeulen during the month of Sept. at the Thomas Raddall Library in Liverpool.

Dance

Sept. 1 at NS Guide Assoc., Hibernia, 9-1am. Music by Dance Hall Doctors. ID required. $5 p/p.

Reading

Sept. 1 Richard Donat reads from Stephen Leacock at Chelsea & Dist. Comm. Centre $7, students $5. Light lunch provided. Tickets call Gary Langille 685-2955 or at the door.

Card Party

Sept. 1 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshments served.

Saturday Night Dance

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

Meeting Canceled

Sept. 3 Queens Co. ATV Assn regular monthly meeting is CANCELED due to the holiday.

Bingo

Sept. 3 Giant Bingo Labor Day at Bridgewater Curling Club. Books 3/$5, specials $1/$2 each. Doors open 12 noon, bingo starts 2pm. This is a non-smoking event.

Card Party

Sept. 4 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Queens Learning Network

Sept. 6—Level 1,2 and 3 Adult Upgrading classes begin. 108 College St. 8:30am. For info call Marlene at 354-3635.

Hospital Hustle

Sept. 8 at Liverpool Arena. Doors open at 10am to 3pm. Adults $1, children .50. Something for everyone. Items may be dropped off at the arena on Friday, 7 from 2:30 – 8:30pm. Please come and support your Hospital.

Grocery Bag Bingo

Sept. 9 at Ground Search Hall, Sandy Cove Road 7:00 PM. Canteen available. Must be 12 to attend. Sponsored by Queens County Ground Search & Rescue Ladies Auxiliary.

Seniors’ Library Café

Sept. 11 a presentation of Martine Vermeulen on her work with linoleum collage in the program room of the Thomas Raddall Library in Liverpool, 10am.

Craft Fair/Quilt Show & Fish Chowder Luncheon

Sept. 22-23 at the Seaside Rec. Center in Beach Meadows, 10-4pm.