Queens County events and recreation

Young Rural Women’s Health Research

Now – Are you a woman between 18 & 39? Do you live on the South Shore? We want your thoughts on what it’s like to access specialized health care from a rural area. For more info call 1-877-446-4422 or email: jesshebb@dal.ca

Little Miss and Master Milton Days, July 16 to register contact Betty Ann at 354-7382 (leave a message). Deadline for registration is July 16, 2008. Ages 4 to 10 years. Judging to take place on July 17, 2008. Crowning to take place on July 18/08.

Supper

July 17 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 5-7pm. Fish Cakes or fish chowder, salad, chow, brown bread, dessert. Adults $9, BBQ outside. Proceeds to Baptist Church Roof Fund.

The Tent Dwellers Festival continues July 19 & 20 with a Nova Scotia Junior Guides Meet at Hibernia, paddling and geocaching at Kejimkujik, Cherry Carnaval at Bear River and a strawberry supper at Maitland Bridge. Get full event details at 902-350-1753 or visit www.tentdwellers2008.com.

Fireman’s Breakfast

July 19 at Caledonia Fire Hall, 7-11am.

Milton Days Children's Parade

July 19 all entrants welcomed. Line up at the Milton Pool Parking Lot at 5 p.m. Marching to Milton Hall were judging will take place. For additional information call 354-7382, leave a message and it will be returned.

Milton Days Supper

July 19 4-6pm. Ham, potato salad, baked beans. $8 p/p. Also Garden Party, 6pm till dark, games of chance, bingo, grocery wheel, children’s games, 50/50 draw. Entertainment. Bring lawn chair. Everyone welcome.

50/60’s Dance

July 19 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Dale Verge. Mixture of 50/60’s, Rock & Roll & country. Members & guests welcome.

Strawberry Supper

July 19 at Maitland Bridge Comm. Hall, 4:30 to 6:30. Adults $8, 5-12 $4, under 5 free.

Fire Fighters Breakfast

July 19 at NQ Fire Hall, 7-11am. Adults $6, 12 & under $3. Proceeds for Fire Dept.

Card Party

July 19 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Refreshments will be served.

Quilt Show & Sale/Bake Sale

July 19-20 at Coastal Queens Place, Port Mouton, 10-5pm daily. Quilt hooking, needle work. In-door yard sale.

Roast Pork Supper

July 20 at Mill Village & Dist. Fire Dept, 4-6pm. Adults $10, 5-12 $5, under 5 free.

Annual Car & Motorcycle Poker Rally

July 20 at Mill Village & Dist. Fire Dept. Registration at Fire Hall begins 12 noon. $15 per hand. Rain date July 27. For more info go to medwayfire.org or cal Donnie 677-2098, Scott 677-2613, Andrew 677-2851 or Chris 677-2237.

Hillsview Acres Summer Jamboree

July 20 at Hillsview Acres, Middlefield, starting at 12:30pm. $6 p/p, under 12 free. Rain place: Greenfield Fire Hall, Greenfield. 50/50 draws, food, door prizes, cake auction & more.

Kitchen Party at Lane's Privateer Inn

July 20 3:30 pm, All instruments welcome! Featuring the South Shore Ukulele Players, The Sea Side Strummers, Mike Conway, John Kavanagh and others. Door prizes! Silent Auction! 50/50 tickets! All proceeds are for the 2009 Ukulele Ceilidh.

Fire Dept. Bingo

July 20 at Liverpool Fire Hall. Doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.

Card Party

July 22 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Planked Atlantic Salmon Supper

July 26 at Greenfield, hwy 210, 4-7pm. Numbered tickets $12 at door. For advanced info call 685-3060. For info day of supper call 685-2174.

Port George Country Jamboree

July 26 Just over the North Mountain from Middleton. 200 Flea Market table. 11 hrs of live music. Admission $4, children under 12 free. Camping available. For more info visit: www.countryjamboree.ca or call 765-3225.

Parents & Tots 13th Annual Garden Party

July 27 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 2-5pm. Bingo, flea market, entertainment, & much more.

A Night of Music

July 27 at St. Paul’s United Church, Maitland Bridge, 7pm. Special guests: Trumpeter – David Nuttall & Family. Everyone welcome. Refreshments to follow at the Hall.

Vacation Bible School

Aug. 5-8 at St. Andrews Church Hall, Brooklyn, 1-3pm. Ages 3-12 are welcome. To pre-register or more info call Anne Laws at 354-7258 or Parish office 354-3533.

Mersey Band Camp

August 11-15 The Mersey Band Camp, open to students 10 and over as well as adults, will run from August 11-15 with instruments and music supplied by the Band. Instruction at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels will be provided. Cost is only $75 for the week. For more information contact Scott. A Mac Donald at 354-3100.

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Pick-up Softball, Liverpool

Enjoy some fun-filled softball every Monday night in July on the Thorbourne Field in Liverpool. Age: 16 years and up. A waiver must be filled out by parent/guardian if under 19. Please bring your glove.

Red Cross Babysitting Course, Caledonia

Have a summer job yet? Have a fantastic day learning the tips, techniques, and skills to make you a terrific babysitter on July 16th from 9 am – 3 pm at the Masonic Hall. Age: 11 - 13 years. Cost: $50.00 (includes snack, lunch and manual). Pre-register by Monday, July 7th.

Summerville Family Beach Party

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Summerville Family Beach Party on July 20th from 1 – 4 pm! The sand sculpture contest has been expanded, with great prizes and new categories! Activities include ice cream eating contest, games, and beach volleyball. Rain date: July 27th.

Hunts Point Tennis Camp

Want to be the best like Rafael Nadal? Learn how to play the game at a 2-day Tennis camp at the Hunts Point Tennis Court on July 21 & 22. Participants will be advised of the time of their camp following registration. Ages: 6 years +. Cost: $10.00 per person. Pre-register by Monday, July 14th. Please bring a tennis racket.

Children’s Art Camp, Brooklyn

Join artist Bill Downey for a week of creative fun... try your hand at an assortment of arts and crafts, which may include pottery, painting, paper mache, calligraphy, mosaic and more! The camp begins on July 28th and runs until August 1st, from 1 – 4:3- pm daily at the Brooklyn Community Hall. Age: 6 - 10 years. Cost: $77.00 (includes all supplies and a snack each day). Pre-register by Monday, July 14th.

Youth Art Camp, Brooklyn

Artist Bill Downey will lead you through a week of creativity, imagination and fun, as you work on projects in a variety of media. You will get to try batik, stained glass, Ukrainian Easter eggs, and more. The camp begins on August 4 and runs until August 8th, from 1 – 4:30 pm daily, at the Brooklyn Community Hall. Age: 11 years +. Cost: $87.00 (includes all supplies and a snack each day). Pre-register by Monday, July 21st.

Seniors Day at Marina Park, Brooklyn

Come out and boogie with Salt Water Cowboys and to enjoy the music and refreshments on August 5th from 10 am until 12 noon at the Brooklyn Marina Park. Bring your lawn chair! Rain date Tuesday, August 12th.

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.

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.com