Queens County events and recreation

Card Party

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

Fun Day

July 24 at the Rossignol Cultural Center, 12:00pm to 2:30pm. Open to ages 8 - 12. The cost is 7 dollars which includes a tour of our museum. There will be crafts, snacks, games, and plenty of fun. Activities will include water so be sure to bring appropriate clothing. Seating is limited so phone 354-3067 to reserve your spot.

Friday Night Fever

July 25 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. $5 p/p. Music by Dave Burbine & Traditional Country. Members & guests welcome.

Species at Risk Conservation Celebration

July 25 at Charleston Fire Hall, Medway River Rd, beginning at 10:30am with walk at 12:15pm. Lunch will be provided. Everyone welcome. For more info call Patti Green 902-425-5263 or email patti@nsnt.ca

Benefit Auction 45 Card Party

July 26 for Raveena Tufts at 7:30 pm at the LaHave Fire Hall. Goodwill offering. Lunch. Top Men’s & Ladies prizes are Dairy Queen Cake certificates. Grocery Basket Draw, 50/50 Draw and Craft Draw. Information: 688-1321.

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.

CD Launching

July 27 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool for Dave Burbine & Traditional Country, 2-6pm. $5 p/p. A variety of musical guests. Everyone welcome.

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.

Annual Hymn Sing

July 27 at St. John’s Anglican Church, West Dublin, 7pm. Fellowship reception following. Everyone welcome.

Liverpool Baseball Club

July 31 Are you the smartest folks around? Find out at Milton Comm. Hall, 7-10pm. For more info or to register a team of 5 call 356-5224 or email: jaid4@eastlink.ca Registration fee $50. Limit of 20 teams.

4th Annual 30 Mile Yard Sale

Aug. 2 Caledonia & North Queens Area 9 - 3 pm. All Day BBQ at the Caledonia Visitor Information Centre Directions & Washroom Facilities also available. Rain or Shine. Watch for the “Special Markers” to signify registered participants. Sponsored and organized by the Caledonia VIC and North Queens Board of Trade. To book tables at fire hall call 682-2073, $4 each or 3/$10.

Craft Fair/Quilt Show & Luncheon

Sept. 20 & 21 at Seaside Rec. Center, Beach Meadows. For tables call Marilyn at 354-3723.

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.

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.

Swimming Lesson Registration

Swimming Lesson Registration for the Milton Centennial Pool for Sessions 3 & 4 ( Session 3: July 28 - August 8; Session 4: August 11- 22) will be held on July 22 & 23 from 8 am to 6 pm at the Recreation Department. Registration for the North Queens Aquatic Centre will take place at the North Queens Pool from 9 am- 12 noon and 4pm – 7pm. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Payment and a waiver must be completed in full at the time of registration. The cost of lessons is $35 per session per child, or $83 per session for a family of 3 or more. Please contact the Recreation Department for more information.

Port Medway Tennis Camp, Port Medway

Do you "love" tennis? Learn how to play the game at a 2-day Tennis Camp in Port Medway on July 29 & 30. Participants will be advised of the time of their camp following registration. Age: 6 years +. Cost: $10.00 per person. Pre-register by Monday, July 21st. Please bring a Tennis Racket.

Infinity Sticks

Think you have the skills to master infinity sticks? Learn how to make and juggle your own infinity sticks with the Recreation Dept at Privateer Park on August 11 from 1 – 3pm. Age: 7 years +. Cost: $6.00 (snack included). Pre-register by Thursday, August 7th. In the event of rain this activity will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #38, Liverpool.

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.