Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course (Age 16+)
This course develops instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course. Candidates will learn how to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim Program (ie. Preschool, swim kids and aquaadults). This is a 25-hour course, with 12 hours additional teaching experience. Upon successful completion, candidates are certified as WSI. Instructor Jilien Beaton. Dates of course: Nov. 29, 5:30-10 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Dec. 6, 5:30-10 p.m. at White Point Beach Resort; Dec. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Lunenburg; Dec. 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Bridgewater Town Office. Fees: $110. Contact Bridgewater Recreation for more information at 543-2274 or email recreation@bridgewater.ca.
Free Noon Hour Skating for Adults, Liverpool
Strap on your skates and have an hour of fun skating at Queens Memorial Arena on Old Bridge Street in Liverpool! Noon Hour Skating for Adults is back, sponsored by the Region of Queens Municipality. Adults aged 17 and up can skate from 12 noon - 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Dec. 4 - March 29 - there will be no skating Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. This is a popular fitness activity for adults in Queens, and a lot of fun, too! In the event of inclement weather, please contact the Recreation Dept. for cancellation notices.
Downtown Christmas (Tree Lighting and Santa), Liverpool
Thursday, November 29th, 2007 6 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is being held in Liverpool, outside the Sherman Hines Museum of Photography (219 Main Street) on Thursday, Nov. 29. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. with choir singing, hot chocolate, and the official lighting ceremony followed by the arrival of Santa Claus on a Fire Truck. Children may visit with Santa afterwards in the Astor Theatre. Nova Scotia Power will also be in attendance from 5.30 p.m. onwards to exchange old (incandescent lights) for LED lights - bring any two sets of old style lights and exchange them for one set of LED lights FREE OF CHARGE. One set per person. Quantities are limited, based on first-come, first-served.
Learn to Spin Wool into Yarn
Saturday, Jan. 12 & Saturday, Jan. 19 (storm dates: Jan. 13 & 20)
This two-day workshop gives you hands-on experience creating your own yarn using a drop spindle and spinning wheel. Spinner Sharon Orpin will show how to spin and ply your yarn. Spinning is a fun, creative craft! All supplies you need will be provided. *If you have a spinning wheel, please bring it the first week. Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch is on your own) Location: Queens County Museum, Liverpool. Registration: $50/person (includes drop spindle, spinning fibre, booklet, and registration fee) Contact the Recreation Dept. at 354-5741 by Jan. 4 to preregister. Space is limited!
Food Bank Movie, Liverpool
Dec. 1 1:15 p.m.
Spend an afternoon at the movies! Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item, and enjoy the Christmas movie, “Unaccompanied Minors” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m., with the doors opening at 1:15 p.m.
Community Christmas Tree
Registration deadline to enter contest is November 30.
As the holiday season draws closer, it will soon be time for the 2007 Community Christmas Tree Competition. All communities within the Region of Queens Municipality are invited to decorate an outdoor Christmas tree, bringing people together to work as a team, and show their community pride. To register in the competition, contact the Department of Recreation and Community Facilities at 354-5741 (phone.) Please provide information on the location of the community tree, the name of the community represented and a contact name, as well as a phone number. Judging will take place during the week of Dec. 3 – 7; you will be contacted regarding the judging date for your community.
Christmas Cheer Applications
Nov. 27 & 28 at Salvation Army Church, 361 Main St., Liverpool, 10-12noon, 1-4pm & 7-9pm. Please bring self addressed stamped envelope and personal identification and proof of income.
Monthly Meeting
Nov. 27 for Queens County Historical Society at the Queens Co. Museum, 3pm. Topic: The Sinking of the Empire Sun. For more info call Linda or Kathy at 354-4058.
A Passion For Yoga
Nov. 27 a presentation by Bernadine Arsenault in the program room of the Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool, 7 pm. 354-5270.
Workshop for Volunteers
Nov. 27 at Acadia Centre for Social & Business Entrepreneurship, 215 Dominion St., Bridgewater (Gateway) Mall – Suite Sears. 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost: Free.
Card Party
Nov. 27 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes and refreshments.
Christmas Tea/Bake Sale
Nov. 27 at Queens Manor, 2-4pm. Admission $5. Donations of baked goods greatly appreciated.
50/50 Bingo
Nov. 28 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open 6pm, play starts 6:30pm. Canteen available. Cards 3/.2, specials 1/.25 and full cards $1.
Christmas Tea
Nov. 28 at Brooklyn Baptist Church, 2-4pm. Tickets $5.
Open House
Nov. 28 The Nature Conservancy of Canada will be hosting an Open House reception for the Port Joli Nature Preserve, 7pm at 8100 Coastal Queens Place, Port Mouton. Presentations, Q&A, & refreshments. All welcome.
Christmas Tea & Sale
Nov. 29 at Trinity Church Hall, Liverpool, starts at 2:30pm. Tea 3-5pm. Adults $5, under 12 $2.50, under 5 free. Sponsored by Trinity ACW.
TGIF
Nov. 30 at RCL Branch38, Liverpool. Chicken a la King. 5-7pm. $5 p/p. Everyone welcome.
Friday Night Fever
Nov. 30 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country. $3 p/p. Members & guests welcome.
Art At The Library
Month of Dec. a display of paintings by Marg Millard at the Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool. 354-5270.
Kedji Craft Sale
Dec. 1 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 10-2pm. Call 682-2073 for tables. Canteen available.
Christmas Tea
Dec. 1 Craft & Bake Sale, New to you table at Hunts Point Hall, 3-5pm. Adults $5, children $3, 5 & under free. Sponsored by Hunts Point UCW.
Christmas Merchandise Bingo
Dec. 1 at West Queens Comm. Centre, Port Mouton, 7pm. Cards 10 cents each, 3/.25 or 7/.50. For more info call Hilda 683-2731 or Julie 683-2108.
Saturday Afternoon Cribbage
Dec. 1 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool. Registration 12:30pm. $12 per team.
Broad Cove Song Circle
Dec. 1, 7:30 pm, Broad Cove Hall. Nick Jeffrey leads a song circle including Darren Arsenault, Tom Haddal and Daniel Ledwell. $10 advance. $12 at the door. Info: 677-2794. Proceeds to the Hall.
Mersey Heritage Society Presentation
Dec. 1 Artifacts from Liverpool’s Waterfront, 1:30pm at the Queens Co. Museum. For more info call 354-3166 or visit
www.mersey.caFlea Market
Dec. 2 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 1-3pm. Admission .50. Canteen available.
Christmas Supper
Dec. 2 Hot Roast Beef & dessert at West Queens Comm. Centre, Port Mouton. 4-7pm. $8 p/p.
Christmas Bingo
Dec. 2 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. Tickets on Christmas Dinner, prizes to be given away. Canteen available.
Christmas Craft Sale
Dec. 2 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 11-3pm. Admission $1.
Final Two Grocery Bingo's for 2007
Dec. 2 & 9 at the Ground Search Hall, Sandy Cove Road. Play starts at 7pm. Canteen provided. 20 regular games / 4 specials and a Half Take Jackpot (25 games total). Must be 12 to attend.
Community Christmas Concert
Dec. 2 Kiwanis Club presents its annual concert at the Astor Theatre, 7pm. Tickets available at the Box Office. Adults $6, Students $4. In memory of Maddie Keay. Please bring non-perishable items for the food bank.
The Hanging of the Green
Dec. 2 at Kempt United Baptist Church, 7pm. Refreshments following in the Fellowship Centre. For more info call Glenette 682-2646 or Anna 682-2768.
Blood Donor Clinic
Dec. 4 at Liverpool Fire Hall, 5-8:30pm.
Christmas Tea/Bake Sale
Dec. 5 at Queens Manor, 2-4pm. Admission $5. Donations of baked goods greatly appreciated.
TGIF
Dec. 7 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 5-7pm. $5 p/p. Turkey Soup, Sandwich, Dessert, Tea & Coffee. Everyone welcome.
Friday Night Fever
Dec. 7 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $3 p/p. Music by Wayne Snyder & Ramblin’ Fever. Members & guests welcome.
Christmas House Tour
Dec. 8 from North Queens – Caledonia & surrounding area. Tickets 10 p/p. For more info call Suzanne at the Visitor Information Centre at 682-2663 or email: caledonai.vic@hotmail.com
Take Out Lobster Dinner
Dec. 8 includes 1 lb lobster, roll & butter, cole slaw, potato salad, homemade dessert. Diabetic dessert available upon request. Pick-up price $12, delivery price $13. To place orders call Lisa 354-3610, Rosalee 354-4915, Lyn 354-5061, Sandy 354-3601 before Dec. 6. Proceeds for Seaside Center.
Coastal Country Music Presents
Dec. 9 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool Country & Old Time Music, featuring local entertainers. Adults $6, students $4. Doors open 12:45, show at 2pm. For info call 627-1588 or e-mal: coastalcountry@ns.sympatico.ca
Christmas Luncheon
Dec. 12 at Port Medway Baptist Church Hall, 11-2pm.
Christmas Variety Show
Dec. 15 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7pm. Different local entertainment. Admission $5. Canteen opens 5:30pm.
New Years Dance
Dec. 31 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 9:30-1am. Band Strange Brew. $10 p/p. For tickets call Joan 677-2495. Must be 19 yrs. Of age.
