Queens County Community Events and Recreation Notes

Mersey Band Summer Band Camp

Aug. 11-15 at Zion United Church, Liverpool, ages 10-adult, $75 for the week. Instruments provided. Beginner to advanced levels. For more info call Scott MacDonald 354-3100 or Frances Yeske 354-3226.

BBQ

Aug. 13 at the Rossignol Cultural Center There will be Hotdogs, Sausages, and Cold Drinks.

Microsoft Word Free Workshop

Aug. 13 Join Michiel deRoos at the Thomas Raddall Library C@P site, 2pm. Also on Aug 20 free workshop for Digital Photography, 2pm and on Aug. 27 free workshop on Geocaching, 2pm. Call 354-7005 to reserve your spot.

Friday Night Fever

Aug. 15 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Gary Young & EZ Listening. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Tent Dwellers Canoe Festival

Aug. 15-17 at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Weekend events include canoe, basket and paddle making, outdoor skills and product demonstrations, a full moon paddle with Canoe/Kayak NS, Scott’s Timber Show and The Wilderbeats and Old Man Luedecke in concert. For full schedule, visit: www.tentdwellers2008.com or call (902) 350-1753

Annual Reunion

Aug. 15-17 is being held at the NSCC Campus (former Teachers College) in Truro, NS. Plan to attend to celebrate with grads of years ending in "8" and to reminisce with former classmates. An interesting program is planned. For details contact rwjordan@ca.inter.net or phone (902) 681-0541

Card Party

Aug. 16 at Port Medway Fire Hall, 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Chicken BBQ

Aug. 16 at NQ Fire Hall, 4:30 - 7pm. Adults $8, children $5.

Roast Pork & Salad Supper

Aug. 16 at the Buckfield Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The supper will include: cold roast pork, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, dessert, tea, coffee or juice.

Adults $8.00 Children $5.00

BBQ & Loyalist Walk

Aug. 16 at the public beach in Port Joli (Durham Lane off St. Catherine’s Rd), 12 noon. Lunch to follow by a guided historic walk, small fee for lunch, walk free. Sponsored by Port Joli Comm. Assoc. & proceeds for Comm. Hall.

Trinity Young People’s Gathering

Aug. 17 at Trinity Hall, Liverpool, 7pm. Pizza, rock/Christian music, games, “voice your opinion”. Phone Pamela 354-3293 by Aug. 14.

Fire Dept. Bingo

Aug. 17 at Liverpool Fire Hall, doors open at 6pm, play starts at 7pm. Canteen available. Hosted by Liverpool Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.

Canoe School

Aug. 18 at Morton’s Wharf, Milton, 6:30pm by Canoe & Camera Club.

Card Party

Aug. 19 at East Port Medway Comm. Hall, 7:30pm. Prizes & refreshments.

Friday Night Fever

Aug. 22 at RCL Branch 38, Liverpool, 9-1am. Music by Night Train. $5 p/p. Members & guests welcome.

Potluck Supper

Aug. 23 at Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn, 4:30-6pm. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Sponsored by Pilgrim United Church Stewards.

Ping Pong For All

Aug. 22-23 at Port Medway’s Lighthouse Park (warehouse building) in the afternoon.

Blueberry Supper

Aug. 23 in St. Jerome's Parish Hall, West Caledonia. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults $9. Children $4.

Super Benefit Variety Show & Pie Auction

Aug. 24 at LaHave Fire Hall for Raveena Tufts. Featuring Dave Burbine & Traditional Country, Sharon Rhyno, Chris & Jean Burgess & Earl Teal of Jest fer Fun, 1pm. For more info call 688-1321. Freewill offering. Canteen available.

Kids Fun Day

Aug. 27 at the Rossignol Cultural Center. The fun day will include crafts, games, snacks, and a tour of our museum. Please bring appropriate clothing because some activities may include water.

RECREATION NOTES

Teen Night Poolapalooza, Milton Pool

Join the staff at the Milton Pool for their Teen Night Poolapalooza Aug. 13 from 8:30 - 10 p.m. They'll have prizes, snacks, music and much more! Ages: 13 -18; Cost: $3 per person.

Infinity Sticks, Caledonia

Think you have the skills to master infinity sticks? Learn how to make and juggle your own infinity sticks with the Recreation Dept at Miriam Hunt Park Aug. 14 from 1 – 3 p.m. Age: 7 years +. Cost: $6 (snack included). Pre-register by Friday, Aug. 8. In the event of rain this activity will be held at the Masonic Hall, Caledonia.

Diva Day, Liverpool

Calling all princesses! Dress up like the princess you are and enjoy marvelous activities meant just for you on Monday, Aug. 18 at the Rossignol Cultural Centre, English Room from 1 – 3 p.m. Cost: $8, snack included. Please call the Recreation Department to pre-register by August 13. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Glow Bowling, Liverpool

The pins will be ready, and the bowling balls will be waiting for you to roll a strike! Wear white for glow in the dark fun at the Liverpool Bowling Centre on August 20. Ages 5-7 years from 12:30 – 2 p.m.; and ages 8-11 years from 2:30- 4 p.m. Cost: $5 for two strings. Please pre-register by Friday, Aug. 15 at the Recreation Department.

Fun Day on the Field

Bring the whole family out to Privateer Park on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 6- 7:30 p.m. and enjoy fun games, races and refreshments. Prized to be awarded. Rain date Wednesday, Aug. 27.

All Free All the Time!

Join our pool staff at either the Milton Centennial Pool or the North Queens Aquatic Centre location for free public swims from 2 - 4 p.m. on Aug. 25, 26 & 27!

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.