RECREATION GUIDE Kings County - Municipality of the County of Kings

 
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RECREATION GUIDE Kings County - Municipality of the County of Kings
Kings County
 RECREATION GUIDE
 Summer 2019
Kings
 KingsCounty
       County• •Wolfville
                 Wolfville• •Port
                              PortWilliams
                                    Williams• •Canning
                                                Canning&&District           District
        New
         NewMinas
              Minas• •Kentville
                        Kentville• •Berwick
                                     Berwick• •Kingston
                                                   Kingston
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recreation guide
county of kings                           Page 3   town of wolfville                      Page 8   Town of kentville                  Page 16
recreation services                                Wolfville Department of                         Ashley Alders - Communications
Nichole Gilbert                                    Community Development:                          and Resource Coordinator
Coordinator of                                     Andrew Webber                                   (902) 679-2539
Recreation Services                                                                                recreation@kentville.ca
                                                   Community Development Officer
(902) 690-6124                                                                                     www.kentville.ca
                                                   (902) 599-0021
ngilbert@countyofkings.ca
                                                   awebber@wolfville.ca
Shawn Fevens                                       General Inquiries: www.wolfville.ca             Town of berwick                    Page 19
Coordinator of Recreation Services                                                                 General Inquiries:
(902) 690-6101                                     Village of                            Page 10   Taylor Fancey
sfevens@countyofkings.ca                           Port Williams                                   Recreation Coordinator
                                                   Village Office                                  (902) 538-8068 ext 8616
Ashley Brooker                                     (902) 542-4411                                  tfancey@berwick.ca
Active Living Coordinator                          villageoffice@ns.aliantzinc.ca                  www.berwick.ca
(902) 690-6190                                     www.portwilliams.com
                                                                                                   Debbie Elliott, Director
abrooker@countyofkings.ca
                                                                                                   of Community Development
Megan Wright                                       canning and district                  Page 13   (902) 538-8068 Ext. 4016
Recreation Intern                                  recreation                                      delliott@berwick.ca
(902) 690-6153                                     Jennie Wiesner
mwright@countyofkings.ca                           Recreation Director                             village of Kingston                Page 22
                                                   (902) 582-2033
Check us out on Facebook:                          director@canningrecreation.com                  Glen Abriel
                                                   www.canningrecreation.com                       Recreation Coordinator
Municipality of Kings Recreation
                                                                                                   (902) 765-2800
Services and online at:                                                                            recreation@kingstonnovascotia.ca
www.countyofkings.ca/residents/pars                village of new minas                  Page 15   www.kingstonnovascotia.ca
                                                   John Ansara, Recreation Director
                                                   (902) 681-6577
                                                   johna@newminas.com
                                                   www.newminas.com

                               Jumpstart/KidSport
                                   funds 2019
       Jumpstart & Kidsport Funds help financially disadvantaged
          kids be involved in organized recreation and sport.
                            Application Deadlines: May 1st, July 1st, September 1st, November 1st

                                                     For more information please contact:
                                                               Nichole Gilbert
                                                      Municipality of the County of Kings
                                                            Phone: 902-690-6124
                                                      Email: ngilbert@countyofkings.ca
                                                         www.countyofkings.ca/pars

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                                             family resource
                                             centre Spring 2019
    monday                  Tuesday             wednesday                  thursday                         friday

 Toddler Tonics             Preschool             Let’s Get Up          Preschool Program            Dates for playgroups:
    9:30 - 11 am            Program                and Move                9:30 -11:30 am              April 5 to June 7
                           9:30 - 11:30 am        9:30 -10:30 am
    Child Care                                   April 3 to June 5         Parent Club                   Playful Pals
    9:30 - 11 am           Parent Club                                     9:30 - 11:30 am               Playgroups
                           9:30 - 11:30 am        Tumblebugs                                         Wolfville Rec Centre
                                                 10:30 - 11:30 am           Child Care                  9:30 - 11:30 am
                                                                           9:30 - 11:30 am          7 Victoria Ave, Wolfville
                         County Crafters
                           9:30 - 11:30 am       Baby and Me
                                                 10:30 - 11:30 am                                         Waterville
                            Child Care                                                                    Fire Hall
                           9:30 - 11:30 am                                                              9:30 - 11:30 am
                                                                                                      1415 County Home
                                                                                                       Road, Cambridge
                          Grandparent
                             Group
 Fun with Food                                                                                        New Beginnings
                           10 am - 12 pm
    9:30 - 11 am         Every other Tuesday                                                             Church
                                                                         Let’s Get Messy!               9:30 - 11:30 am
    New Minas                 Location:                                    9:30 - 10:30 am            1151 Bridge Street
Location: Louis Millet     Berwick Library                              Location: Louis Millet            Greenwood
 Centre New Minas
                                                                        Centre – New Minas
   Apr. 1 - June 3
                                                   Child Care                 Contact us!               saturday
  DIY Projects                                    9:30 - 11:30 am           902.678.5760
   12:30 - 2 pm                                                             family.centre@              Tumblebugs
   April 8, 15, 29                               Baby and Me               ns.sympatico.ca              9:30 - 10:30 am
                                                  10:30 - 11:30 am           www.kcfrc.ca                  Glooscap
 Salads, Slaws,                                 Location: Kingston      Like us on Facebook           Elementary School
    & More                                     Fire Hall - 570 Sparky                                  April 6 to June 8
   12:30 - 2 pm                                   Street, Kingston          Are you                    Not on April 20th
May 6, 13, 27, June 3                                                       looking                       or May 18th

    Child Care
                                               Play Group Plus            for a place                   Tumblebugs
                                                   10 - 11:30 am
    12:30 - 2 pm          Play With Me                                     to donate                    9:30 - 10:30 am
                            1 - 2:30 pm          Rhyme Time                 items??                    Berwick Town Hall
     Prenatal             Location: Autism                                                              April 6 to June 8
    6 - 8:30 pm           Centre - Kingston
                                                    10 - 11 am            We accept                    Not on April 20th
                                               Location: Louis Millet
Location: Louis Millet                         Centre – New Minas       all donations.                    or May 18th
 Centre New Minas            Mixing                                                                          -----------
  April 1 to May 27        Generations              Family                                               Contact Us for
                           Once a Month          Fitness Time                                           information on
Weekend Prenatal           2:30 - 3:30 pm             6 -7 pm                                        parenting workshops.
   April 13 & 14              Shannex                Location:                                          Scholastic Book
 June 15 & June 16         April 2, May 7,      Louis Millet Centre                                   orders are available
  Call to register.            June 4            April 3 to May 29                                         monthly.

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                                                  • Establishing open and transparent              2) Community Enhancement Grants
                                                     guidelines for the evaluation of                   (Schedule B)
                                                     applications and awarding of grants            Grants in this category are intended to
                                                     while respecting limited resources             assist in the provision of community-
                                                  • Standardized applications and 		                related activities.
                                                    reporting requirements                          Individual grant programs in this
                                                                                                    category are:
                                                  • Establishing eligibility and
                                                                                                    • Festivals and Special Events
                                                    accountability criteria
                                                                                                    • Councillor Grants to Organizations
                                                  We encourage you to apply early and               • Community Hall Assistance
                                                  contact us with any questions.
                                                                                                    3) K
                                                                                                        ings Economic Advancement

Community Grants                                  Community Grant                                      Grant (Schedule C)
                                                                                                    Grants in this category are intended to
                                                  Programs Available                                assist innovative projects that provide
The Municipality believes in supporting                                                             economic benefit to the county
the work of community organizations               1) Community Active Living Grants
and residents through grants to non-                  (Schedule A)                                  4) Major Community Initiatives &
profit organizations. The Community               Grants in this category are intended                  Civic Services Grants (Schedule D)
Grant program demonstrates                        to encourage active living across                 This grant supports initiatives, projects,
Councils commitment to working                    Kings County and may be awarded to                and services that might otherwise be
with organizations, Villages and youth            community organizations involved in the           a responsibility of the Municipality to
providing programs, infrastructure,               delivery of leisure, artistic and education       provide. Eligible applicants must be
services, events and stimulating                  services.                                         requesting more than $10,000 and
economic growth.                                                                                    are not otherwise eligible to apply for
                                                  Individual grant programs in this                 funding under one of the other
The Community Grant Policy exists                 category are:                                     grant programs.
to provide Council, Administration
and the public with a framework for               • Park, Playground, and Trail                    For more information on these grants,
the application, review, awarding and                Maintenance and Development                    including the deadlines, application
claiming of grants by;                            • Youth Travel Assistance                         forms or to view the Community Grants
                                                                                                    Policy please visit our website:
• Creating an efficient and equitable            • Community Recreation
                                                                                                    www.countyofkings.ca/residents/
   process for administration of grants              Programming Assistance
                                                                                                    services/grants.aspx

                                                                                           Interested in volunteering?
                                                                                                  We can help!
                                                                                      What We Do:
                                                                                      • Link volunteers with local opportunities through
                                                                                         www.volunteerns.ca & other resources
                                                                                      • Build and enhance the capacity of the voluntary sector
                                                                                      • Provide learning opportunities for volunteers
                                                                                         and volunteer organizations.

                            www.kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca | 902 678-1398
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  Red Cross Learn to Swim
                                                       Swimming lessons
                Cost:                                  are located at the
    $55 for up to Level 6                              NS Youth Facility:
           (30 minute class)                   1442 County Home Rd. Waterville, NS

      $60 for Levels 7-10                     Kings County Recreation offers
           (45 minute class)                     Fall, Winter, and Spring
                                                sessions (10 weeks each)

             Fall Registration Date: Monday September 9, 2019.
              Registration will be online at www.countyofkings.ca
          or in person at the Municipality of the County of Kings Office
       181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook at the Finance counter.

         First Swim Lessons: Saturday September 21, 2019
                 and Sunday, September 22, 2019.
        Adult Learn to Swim Program: Please contact call (902) 690-6101
      for more information. These lessons run for 10 weeks. The cost is $60.

Public Drop In                               Kings County Aquatic                         SUNDAY
                                                                                          4:30 - 6:30 pm  Family Swim
                                             Public Swim Times
Swim Program:                                                                             6:30 - 7:30 pm		Aqua Fitness (adults)
Kings County Recreation’s drop in swims      TUESDAY                                      7:30 - 8:30 pm		Adult Lane Swim
at the NS Youth Facility, Waterville pool    9:00 - 10:00 am Senior’s Swim (50+)
                                                                                          These programs are offered to the
wrap up for the summer on Saturday           10:00 - 11:00 am Aqua Fitness
                                                                                          general public and there is no registration
June 22, 2019 and will resume on                              (Shallow Water)
                                                                                          required. The price is $3.00 per adult
Tuesday September 24, 2019. We offer         11:00 -11:45 am Parent/Tot
                                                                                          and $1.00 per child, per session.
family swims, adult lane swims, parent       11:45 - 12:45pm  Aqua Fitness (Deep Water)
and tot swims, seniors’ swims and aquafit.                                                Please park across the street in the
Look for our drop in swim schedule at:       WEDNESDAY
                                                                                          gravel parking lot at the Waterville
www.countyofkings.ca/residents/pars/         4:30 - 6:30 pm    Family Swim
                                                                                          Fire Department.
programs.aspx                                6:30 - 7:30 pm    Aqua Fitness (adults)
                                             7:30 - 8:30 pm    Adult Lane Swim
Cost: $3.00/Adult     $1.00/Child                                                         Pool Rentals:
                                             THURSDAY                                     Bookings for pool parties and group
                                             9:00 - 10:00 am Senior’s Swim (50+)          functions are available on Saturday’s
                                             10:00 - 10:30 am Aqua Walk                   (January – June & October – December)
                                             10:30 - 11:30 am Shallow Water               from 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm,
                                                              Aqua Fitness                6:30 pm - 7:20 pm. Cost $30.
                                             11:30 - 12:00 pm Aqua Walk                   To book please contact (902) 690-6101
                                             12:00 - 1:00 pm Deep water Aqua              or sfevens@countyofkings.ca
                                                              Fitness with Fins (adults

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Seniors Bus Trips
Each summer Kings County has 2 bus
trips, including one to the Nova Scotia
International Tattoo.
Tattoo Bus Trip:
Sunday, June 30th Matinée Show.
Tickets are on sale now for $75.
Check out www.countyofkings.ca/
common/pars/events.aspx
for more information or contact:
Nichole Gilbert
(902) 690-6124
ngilbert@countyofkings.ca
Grafton Street Dinner Theatre Bus Trip:
Summmer Lovin’
Wednesday July 24th, 2019.
Tickets go on sale June 11th, 2019.

Summer Camps
Mobile Day Camp                                   Kayak Camp                                        *New Shoreline Speed Restrictions:
The Municipality offers day camps for             We are excited to bring back our                  MAXIMUM 10KM/H within 30 meters of
children ages 5 - 12 at a cost of $55/week        Kayak Camp this summer!                           shore on rivers and lakes in NS*
from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Registration              Ages 8-13. Cost $100.                             For more information check out:
takes place at the school where the camp                                                            www.countyofkings.ca/residents/
                                                  Week 1: July 23 - 25                              pars/beach.aspx
will be held.
                                                  Week 2: July 30 - Aug 1, 8:15 am - 4 pm
St. Mary’s Elementary School:                     Transportation available from Kentville.          Black River Lake
WEEK 1: July 2 - July 5
WEEK 2: July 8 - July 12
                                                  Registration available Monday, June 3.            Public Boat Launch
                                                  Contact: Megan Wright 902-690-6153                The boat launch will open April 18th, 2019
Register on June 3, 2019, 6 - 8 pm*
                                                  or mwright@countyofkings.ca                       and closes for the season on September
(4 day camp, cost: $45)
                                                                                                    29, 2019.
Coldbrook & District School:                      Aylesford Lake Beach
WEEK 1: July 15 - July 19
WEEK 2: July 22 - July 26
                                                  Location: North River Road, North                 Coldbrook
                                                  Alton. Aylesford Lake Public Beach                Activities at the Coldbrook Heritage Hall
Register on June 4, 2019, 6 - 8 pm
                                                  will be open with Lifeguards as of June           2833 Lovett Road, Coldbrook
Meadowview Community Hall:                        15th, 2019. Beach hours are 10 am - 8 pm daily.   Crib.....Monday evening 7 pm - 9:30 pm
WEEK 1: July 29 - August 2                        Enjoy our playground equipment,                   Valley Bridge... Wednesday and Friday
WEEK 2: August 6 - August 9                       sheltered picnic area, fully accessible           evenings.
Register on June 5, 2019, 6 - 8 pm*               parking, pathways, boardwalk, canteen
(4 day camp, cost: $45                            facility and public boat docks.                   Yoga....TBA
Burlington Community Hall:                                                                          Social Dance....TBA
WEEK 1: August 12 - August 16                     Aylesford Lake Beach                              Tumblebugs.....Coming soon
WEEK 2: August 19 - August 23                     Public Boat Launch
Register on June 6, 2019, 6 - 8 pm                Will be open Apr. 18th, 2019 - Sept. 29, 2019.    Pickle Ball
For more information                              Public Boat Launch Hours:                         18 yrs and older at Coldbrook Elementary
contact Megan Wright                              7 am - 9 pm daily (or dusk).                      School. Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 pm
mwright@countyofkings.ca                          Boat Launch closes for the season on              till June 13th. For more information visit
                                                  September 29, 2019.                               our webpage at www.coldbrookns.ca
                                                                                                    Hall rentals call Doug at (902) 679-6525

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Town of Wolfville
                                                  TRAILS                                       For more information about the Visitor
                                                  Check out Wolfville’s many walking,          Information Centre please contact:
                                                  hiking and biking trails!                    Darrell Doucette, Visitor Information
                                                  www.wolfville.ca/parks-and-trails.html       Centre Manager. (902) 542-7000
                                                                                               Toll Free: 1(877) 999-7117
                                                                                               tourism@wolfville.ca
                                                  CANADA DAY
                                                  Keep your eyes on the Town of Wolfville
                                                  website www.wolfville.ca and our
                                                  Facebook page for more information.
                                                                                               ADVENTURE CAMPS
DID YOU KNOW?
                                                                                               The Town of Wolfville partners with
Wolfville has over 25 public parks!               MUD CREEK DAYS                               Acadia University to offer Summer
We encourage residents and visitors alike         Celebrate the Town of                        Adventure Camps in Wolfville.
to come and enjoy all that nature has to          Wolfville’s Birthday!                        All Acadia/Wolfville Summer Adventure
offer in Wolfville. Some of our FREE              July 26th - 28th, 2019.                      Camps run 9am - 4 pm. Drop-off times
programming includes: Yoga in the Park,
                                                  More information at:                         are 8am - 9am, and pick-up times are
Musical Performances including the
                                                  www.wolfville.ca/festivals-and-events.html   4 pm - 5 pm.
Summer Concert Series at Waterfront
Park, “Try it in Wolfville”, and more!

Follow us online:
     Town of Wolfville
     @
      TownOfWolfville
     townofwolfville

For the most up to date information
about recreation and active living oppor-
tunities in Wolfville visit www.wolfville.ca

Information can also be found at
ValleyConnect.ca, Valley Events
Online, Acadia Athletics,
the Grapevine and Valley Family Fun.

Wolfville Parks and
Recreation Department:
Kelton Thomason
Director of Parks and Recreation
(902) 599-2441
kthomason@wolfville.ca

Nick Zamora
Community Development Officer                     WOLFVILLE VISITOR                            To register and for more information,
                                                  INFORMATION CENTRE                           call (902) 542-5500 or email
(902) 670-0131, nzamora@wolfville.ca
                                                                                               michelle.wood@acadiau.ca or visit
                                                  The Visitor Information Centre at
                                                                                               acadiaathletics.ca/camps
                                                  11 Willow Avenue is open 10 am - 6 pm,
THE MUDLEY FUND                                   7 days per week from early May until
Assisting residents from the Town of                                                           Acadia also offers a variety of sports
                                                  the end of October. Here you can find
Wolfville to participate in recreational                                                       camps for all ages, including basketball,
                                                  information and resources about              hockey, and volleyball. Visit the Acadia
programming.
                                                  Wolfville and the entire Fundy Shore         Athletics Summer Sport Camps website
Please visit www.wolfville.ca/program-
                                                  region.                                      for more details and registration
assistance.html or call (902) 542-0368
for more information.                                                                          information: acadiaathletics.ca/camps
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Art and Drama
Date: July 2 - 5th, 2019
Age: 5 - 12 (Sr. and Jr.)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Day: $135 (no lunch)

Adventures on Bikes - 1
Date: July 8 - 12th, 2019
Age: 5 - 14 (Sr. and Jr.)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)
*must bring own bike and helmet

Adventures on Bikes - 2
Date: August 19 - 23rd, 2019
Age: 5 -14 (Sr. and Jr.)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)
*must bring own bike and helmet

Multisport
Court and Racquet Sports
Date: August 12 - 16th, 2019
Age: 5 - 14 (Jr. and Sr.)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)

Multisport - Field Sports
Date: July 15 - 19th, 2019
Age: 5 - 14 (Jr. and Sr.)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
                                  Cooperative Games                  LEADERS IN TRAINING
Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)                                           Date: July 2 - 5th, 2019
                                  Date: August 26 - 29th, 2019
                                  Age: 5 - 14 (Jr. and Sr.)          Age: 11 - 15
Adventure: Geocache                                                  Cost: Day: $130 (no lunch)
Date: July 22 - 25th, 2019        Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Age: 5 - 12 (Jr. and Sr.)         Cost: Day: $130 (no lunch)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm                                              Wolfville
                                  SURVIVOR CAMP
Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)
                                  Date: July 29 - August 2nd, 2019   Recreation Partners
                                  Age: 5 - 12 (JR & SR)
Dance & Creative Movement         Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)         Wolfville Soccer Club
Date: August 6 - 9, 2019                                             www.wolfvillesoccer.ca
Age: 5 - 12 (Jr. and Sr.)         GIRLS ON THE MOVE
                                                                     Wolfville Tennis Club
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm           GIRLS ONLY SPORT                   Memberships
Cost: Day: $130 (no lunch)        Date: August 19 - 23rd, 2019       Family $70. Adult $35.
                                  Age: 5 - 12 (JR & SR)              Junior /Student $20
WATER WARRIORS                    Cost: Day: $160 (no lunch)         Lessons
Date: August 6 - 9th, 2019                                           Junior $50 - 2 weeks, $150 - 2 months
Age: 5 - 14 (Jr. and Sr.)                                            Adult $25 - 30/hour Individual
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm                                              $10 -15 Group (per person)
Cost: Day: $130 (no lunch)                                           www.wolfvilletennisclub.com

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port williams
                                                                                                  Ken-Wo Bridge Club
                                                   Community Groups                               Contact: Joy Cavazzi 902-678-6738 or
                                                                                                  email Brain DeLong at goose231@eastlink.ca
                                                   Scotiables Run/Walk Club
                                                   Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and                        Women’s Institute
                                                   Saturdays at 8:30 am.                          Craft Time
                                                   Contact: stephanie.jones@acadiau.ca            Tuesdays 9 -11 am

                                                   DanceTime at Port Williams                     Events
                                                   Social ballroom dance club.
                                                   Sundays 3 - 5 pm
                                                   dancetime.portwilliams@gmail.com               Port Williams Days
                                                                                                  June 7th & 8th, 2019
                                                                                                  Night Market (food trucks & local vendors)
                                                   Launchers Athletics                            Fireworks display
Recreation Programs                                The club offers specialized training in shot
                                                   put, discus and javelin.
                                                                                                  Community Yard Sale
                                                                                                  Fire Dept Chicken Barbeque
                                                   Email: launchers_canada@yahoo.com
Indoor Walking Group:                                                                             Children’s Parade & Activities
Mondays & Fridays at 9 am                                                                         Lion’s Club Community Supper
Walk to the beat of rock & roll tunes              Playgroup                                      And so much more!
                                                   Tuesday’s at 10 am - for infants up to         Go to www.facebook.com/Port-Williams-
                                                   preschoolers. Port Williams Baptist Church
Chair Yoga                                         office@pwubc.org
                                                                                                  Days-302860243722450
Wednesdays at 10 am                                                                               For all the details & updates
Accessible, gentle poses seated
or standing. $4/class                                                                             Port Williams Recreation
                                                                                                  Summer Camp
Active Living                                                                                     July 2 – August 23, 2019
This program is focused on improving                                                              Location: Port Williams Elementary School
health through aerobic, flexibility and                                                           Ages: 5 - 11
strength exercise.                                                                                Cost: $20/day
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am and                                                                     To inquire/register email
Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm                                                                          pwrecreation@ns.aliantzinc.ca
New session April - June
$30/10-week session, or $50 for a couple
                                                                                                  Recreation Facilities
Yoga
Mondays at 7 pm. Friday at 10 am                                                                  Port Williams
All levels flow class. $4/class
                                                                                                  Community Park
                                                                                                  Belcher St. Sports Fields
Zumba                                                                                             Soccer, tennis, baseball, volleyball
Mondays at 5:45 pm                                                                                Benedict Soccer Field, Collins Rd
Dance to great music, with great people,                                                          The Launch Pad
and burn a ton of calories without even
realizing it. $4/class
                                                   Port Williams                                  For further information on any of our
                                                                                                  programs or events, please contact our
Co-ed Slow Pitch                                   Soccer Association                             Recreation Director at 902-698-9086 or
Tuesdays at 7 pm. May - September                  Community Soccer program for kids from
                                                                                                  pwrecreation@ns.aliantzinc.ca
No experience necessary -                          4 to 10. portwilliamssoccer@gmail.com
please bring your own glove                                                                       Check out our facebook page and
                                                   Valley Bulldogs Rugby                          website to stay tuned for program
Beach Volleyball                                   Offering Rookie Rugby (ages 5-12) and          updates! www.portwilliams.com
Thursdays at 7 pm. July – August                   men’s and women’s teams. All are welcome
No experience necessary                            valleybulldogsrfc@gmail.com

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BE SUN AND WATER SAFE THIS SUMMER!

SUN & WATER
               SAFETY TIPS
     SUN SAFETY
 • When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible.
 	In general, the UV Index in Canada can be 3 or higher from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    between April and September, even when it’s cloudy.
 • Seek shade or bring your own (e.g., an umbrella).
 • Wear clothing and a wide-brimmed hat that cover as much skin as possible,
    as appropriate to the activity and weather.
 • Use sunscreen labelled “broad spectrum” and “water-resistant” with a sun
    protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, on skin not covered by clothing.
     Apply sunscreen generously and reapply when required.
 • Don’t use UV tanning equipment or deliberately try to get a suntan,
     and avoid getting a sunburn.
 • Wear sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses with UV-protective lenses.
 • Wear a wide-brimmed hat for added eye protection.

     WATER SAFETY
 •   Go with a buddy! Ensure you are swimming with a friend
 •   Check the tides and the currents
 •   Ensure proper supervision of children and youth - be in the water with them!
 •   Wear a lifejacket or PFD!

     DID YOU KNOW?
     The Canadian Red Cross offers a PFD Loan Program? Personal Flotation
     Devices (PFDs) and lifejackets are available for short-term loan at no cost.
     Wearing a properly fitted PFD/life jacket is a key component of water safety;
     child, youth and adult sizes are available for those taking part in activities in or
     around water. Call (902) 678-0415 for more information!

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Canning & District
 Recreational Commission
Jennie Weisner                                Summer Kick Off Party                          Check out our Facebook page by
Recreation Director                           The second annual Summer Kick Off Party        searching Kingsport Fitness and
(902) 582-2033                                will be July 6th from 8 pm - 1 am at the       Wellness Society. Circuit Training Classes
director@canningrecreation.com                Canning Arena! Tickets available starting      funded by Canning Recreation.
www.canningrecreation.com                     June 1st; advance tickets $10/person or
www.facebook.com/canningrecreation            $15 at the door and will be available at the   Community Wide Yard Sale
                                              Canning Recreation Office or from Sherri at    Our second annual community wide yard
Summer Activity Camp                          Vanoostrum’s Farm Equipment.                   sale will be on Saturday July 20th! Get your
Our Summer Activity Camp is back for                                                         house on the map by calling our office no
2019 with registration opened mid to late
                                              Archery                                        later than July 9th - OR rent a table inside
                                              Every Sunday at NKEC join Gordon Porter
May using our new online registration         from 1 - 3 pm there is a drop in archery       the arena for $10!
system! Junior Camp will be for ages 4-7      program. It is $3 per person for the
at Glooscap Elementary School (must be        afternoon. Children (who are old enough to
attending at least grade primary in the       understand and respect all safety rules) and
fall) and Senior Camp will host ages 8-11     adults are invited. All needed equipment is
at the Glooscap Arena (drop off for both      provided by Gordon Porter.
camps will be at GES). More details will be
available on our Summer Activity Camp         Canada Day
                                              We will be hosting another great Canada
page on our website!
                                              Day event in Bruce Spicer Park on July 1st!
                                              Live music, kids games, and more!                            Tai Chi
Canning Recreation Tennis
Racket Loan Program
                                              Rain location: Glooscap District Arena.
                                                                                                             Yoga
Thanks to funding provided by the EKM         Walking Group in Canning                                  Reiki Training
Health Foundation, we have tennis rackets     Need a little motivation to get moving?
and balls available for short term loan
through the season! Looking to try tennis
                                              Meet up with Julie Sundays, Tuesdays,
                                              and Thursdays for a walk around the town!                     Karate
but don’t have the equipment? No problem
– give us a call or email at the Rec Office
                                              For more information, contact Julie at
                                              (902) 582-3602.                                           Belly Dancing
and we have both available!
                                              Movie Night in the Park
                                                                                                        Studio Rental
Both adult and children sizes available.
                                              This years Movie Night in the Park will be
Canning Recreation                            Friday August 9th - film will start at dusk.
Ball Hockey Drop In                           Rain date August 10th.
We will be hosting a ball hockey
drop in this July and August on               Summer Pickleball
Sunday afternoons hosted at Glooscap          Our summer pickleball programming will
District Arena, time TBD, $20 for the whole   continue to run on Mondays - we’ll be
summer or $5 drop-in/session.                 moving to the tennis courts as well to enjoy
                                              the outdoors so be sure to check with
                                              current members where we will be!
Glooscap District Arena
Looking to book the arena or warm room
for an upcoming game, event or party?         Kingsport Fitness &
When the ice is out, it makes a great         Wellness Society Program
event venue!                                  Want to improve your fitness, strength
                                              and feel great too? Join us! The Kingsport
For more information contact Arena            Fitness and Wellness Society has something
Manager Frank Spicer by email at              for everyone! We run a variety of programs
canningarena@xcountry.tv or by                at affordable prices throughout the year at
phone (902) 670-0674.                         the Lloyd Memorial Centre in Kingsport.         9840 Main St., Canning, NS | (902) 582-1718
                                              For more information contact                          www.landingspaandstudio.com
                                              Paul at 902-582-1279.                           Email: thelandingspaandstudio@gmail.com

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ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
                AND CHECK FOR TICKS!
                                 It’s a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors –
                                    physical activity, fresh air and time with family
                                      and friends is so important! With being
                                       outside more, we also need to be aware of
                                        ticks. These are small insects – sometimes
                                        as small as the period at the end of this
                                        sentence – that are found across Nova Scotia.
                                        Tick checks help protect us from the
                                      germs that ticks can carry. Removing ticks                   DID YOU
                                    as soon as possible can prevent or reduce the                  KNOW?
                                 risk of infection.                                              Only the blacklegged tick can
                                                                                                    transmit the germ that
                                                                                                  causes Lyme disease, and
                                                                                                 only after being attached for
                                         • A pply insect repellents containing DEET or              at least 24 – 36 hours.
                                            Icaridin to exposed skin and clothes. Follow         One of the earliest and most
                                            directions on the package carefully.                 common symptoms of Lyme
                                                                                                 disease is a rash that’s often
Follow these steps                       • Wear light colored long sleeved shirts and             shaped like a bull's-eye.
                                            pants, closed-toed shoes, and tuck shirts into
  to help protect                           pants and pant legs into socks.
                                                                                                The rash occurs on the same site
                                                                                                  as the bite. Other symptoms
   against ticks,                        • Keep lawns mowed short.                               include fever, fatigue, muscle
                                         • Put playground equipment in sunny, dry places       aches, joint pain and headaches.
especially in grassy,                       away from wooded areas, yard edges, and trees.     If you’ve been exploring outdoors,
 wooded or shrub                         • Check your whole body for ticks and, when          especially in wooded areas, forests,
                                                                                                   areas where tall grasses and
  covered areas:                            possible, take a bath or shower within two            or shrubs are present, or have
                                            hours of coming indoors. This makes it easier to        found a tick on your body,
                                                                                                    and show these symptoms,
                                            find ticks and washes away loose ones.
                                                                                                    see a healthcare provider.

    If you find ticks, here’s how to remove them safely:                                          TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
    • Carefully grasp the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible.                      TICK SAFETY, VISIT:
                                                                                               www. novascotia.ca/TICKSAFETY
    • Gently and slowly pull the tick straight out. Do not jerk, twist or squeeze it.             OR CALL YOUR LOCAL
    • Clean and disinfect the site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or                      PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE AT
       hydrogen peroxide.
                                                                                                     902-542-6310
    • Dispose of the tick in a sealed plastic bag and put in the garbage.
    • Do NOT burn, squeeze or coax a tick’s mouthparts from your skin
       using other methods.

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                                                Recreation
                                                Summer DaY
                                                Camp
                                                                                             Ages: 4 (if going to school in September) to 13.
Summer Programs 2019                                                                         7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday, starts
                                                                                             July 2 - August 23, 2019, $100/per week,
Please visit:
                                                                                             $25 a day. Registration Opens: May 1st online
www.newminas.com/recreation
and follow the seasonal program links
                                                Kaleidoscope                                     Lot’s to do for $2
Please note that, while we do our best to       New Minas in the Park
ensure accuracy of information, all dates and   Our favorite recreation program                  New Minas Recreation offers a variety
times are subject to change post publication.   for adults with special needs is now             of drop in programs for only $2 per class!
Please call the recreation department to        meeting weekly throughout the
confirm details prior to attending classes      summer! Join us every Tuesday at the             Monday Night Jam Session
and/or registration.                            old Rec Office in Lockhart Ryan Park             The fun starts at 7 pm on Monday
                                                (by the parking lot of the large baseball        nights! Bring an instrument and jam
                                                diamond) for some fun in the sun!                out to country music classics. Sound by
Youth Leadership in                             Tuesdays, July 2nd – August 27th                 Mark Clarke. 50/50 draws each week,
Training Program                                Lockhart Ryan Park. 1 pm - 2:30 pm.              refreshments provided.
For youth, aged 14-15. Participants will work                                                    Ongoing throughout the spring and
alongside the camp instructors, and begin       $5 drop in (on-line registration is not
                                                available for this program)                      summer. Doors open at 6 pm.
to develop and execute youth leadership                                                          Lynn Spencer Hall, LMCC
skills. Within this four week program,          Contact: kaleidoscopenewminas@gmail.com
participants will enhance their knowledge                                                        Pickleball
of group dynamics, safety management,           Splash Pad                                       Wednesdays, 7- 9 pm. Gymnasium
communication, decision making, counseling      Check out our exciting splash pad located
and instructing. Graduates of the LIT           in Lockhart Ryan Park! Opening late              Open Gym
program often become day camp counselors        May/early June, check website for details.       Check out www.newminas.com
the following summer.                                                                            for dates and times of our open gym
Youth are required to register for one, four-                                                    throughout the summer.
week session throughout the summer.             Canada Day + New Minas
                                                                                                 Children 12 and under MUST be
Registration is available online, today,        Celebration Days                                 accompanied by an adult 18 years
at www.newminas.com                             Celebrate Canada’s Birthday at Lockhart          of age or older.
                                                Ryan Park on Monday, July 1st, starting          Beginning September 1. All open gym
Registration for this program is FREE, but
                                                at 12 pm, then join us again on the              times are subject to change.
limited to 8 youth per session/age group.
                                                weekend of August 30 - Sept 01 for
LIT 1 (14 yrs old)
Session 1: July 2 – July 26 OR
                                                New Minas Celebration Days!                      Basketball
                                                Stay tuned to the Village’s website              Thursdays, 7- 9:30 pm: Ages 16 +
Session 2: July 29 – August 23rd                and facebook page for more info!                 Saturdays, 5 - 7 pm: Families + youth
LIT 2 (15 yrs old)                                                                               16 and under
Session 1: July 2 – July 26 OR
                                                Disc Golf: May to November                       Saturdays, 7 - 9:30 pm: Ages 16+
Session 2: July 29 – August 23rd                Free! Borrow discs from the Louis Millett
                                                Community Complex. Visit facebook/               Card Parties
                                                maritimediscgolf for more information            Saturdays, 7 - 9 pm
                                                                                                 Ongoing. Room 120.

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Town of kentville
                                                   Kentville Walking Club                          Kentville Trails
                                                   You’ve been to the Indoor Soccer facility all   Kentville’s parks and trail systems are some
                                                   year, now continue the fun on the track field   of the highest quality in Eastern Canada.
                                                   immediately beside the Credit Union Rec         The variety of trails found in Kentville is
                                                   Complex all summer long! Join your friends      vast, from challenging mountain bike terrain
                                                   Monday through Friday 10 -11 am for fun         to easily traveled active transportation
                                                   and safe activity! Monday through Friday        routes, wetland sites, bird sanctuaries and
                                                   10 -11 am. FREE!                                mountainside treks, Kentville is a must-
                                                                                                   go place for bikers of all skill and ability.
For detailed information about                     Flying Squirrel Adventures:                     Come check it out for yourself, you won’t be
                                                                                                   disappointed, and we guarantee you’ll be back.
recreation and active living opportunities         Exploring the Ravine                            This spring and summer be sure to explore:
in the Town of Kentville visit our website         Flying Squirrel Adventures is a free
at www.kentville.ca. Our programs and              outdoor program for young and old in               Miners Marsh
events can also be found online at Valley                                                             Memorial Park
Events Online, Valley Family Fun, Valley
Connect and our Facebook page and
Twitter feed. Parks and Recreation
Contact Information

General Inquiries
Ashley Alders
Email: recreation@kentville.ca
Phone: (902) 679-2539
Website: www.kentville.ca

Active Living Community Coordinator
Julia Stephenson
Email: jstephenson@kentville.ca
Phone: (902) 679-3998
Website: www.kentville.ca

Facilities Manager
Kevin Bennett
Email: kbennett@kentville.ca
Phone: (902) 679-2533 or (902) 680-6407
Website: www.kentville.ca

Director of Parks and Recreation
Rachel Bedingfield
Email: rbedingfield@kentville.ca
Phone: (902) 679-2541
Website: www.kentville.ca

Connect with us!
  Facebook - TownofKentville
                                                   the heart of the Valley. We know that            The Gorge
	Instagram - @thereal_tok                          nature is always teaching; Flying Squirrel       Oakdene Park
	Twitter - @TownofKentvile                         Adventures helps facilitate the learning         Burgher Bill 4X
                                                   about nature IN nature by bringing people       	Harvest Moon Trail
                                                   together to share, explore and grow. We          Kentville Ravine Nature Trail
                                                   will help you connect with nature through
                                                   games, activities, challenges, discussions,     Visit our website www.kentville.ca/
                                                   presentations, workshops and more! Follow       recreation for resources that will make
                                                   them on Facebook and join the adventure         exploring with your family more fun
                                                   (right here in Kentville!)                      this summer!

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Kentville Skatepark                              Kentville Farmers Market                         Evangeline Boxing Club
The Skatepark is open and waiting for you!       Join the Kentville Farmers Market as they        Take The Champ’s “YES TEST”:
Head out (located on the corner of West          move from their indoor location to Centre        Are you athletic? Think you are in shape?
Main street and Gary Pearl drive) and be         Square on Wednesdays, from 10am – 2 pm.          Do you love to challenge yourself?
sure to share your photos with us using          Be sure to follow them on facebook to stay
the hashtag #ABreathOfFreshAir. Need to          up to date with the Market offerings as well       v Team  Sports just not “cutting” it?
borrow some equipment? Get in touch with         as their new workshops!                            v Have  a desire to learn self-discipline?
the office, and we’ll help you out!              www.kentvillefarmersmarket.ca                      v Have too much energy with nothing
                                                                                                      to focus it on?
Kentville Playboxes                              Equipment Lending Program
There are Playboxes located in Kentville,        Our equipment lending program extends            If you answered “YES” to any of the above,
one at Memorial Park and one at Oakdene          beyond snowshoes! If you would like to           Coach Gibson wants YOU!
Park! Each Playbox will be filled with a         borrow a bike, a balance bike, scooters,         bt_gibson@hotmail.com (902) 678-6218
collection of equipment (sports equipment,       skateboards, trekking poles or a yoga mat
lawn games, jump ropes, and much                 get in touch with the office and we’ll help      Kentville Library
more).The Playboxes are here to provide          you out! Contact Ashley at recreation@           Have you been to the Kentville Library?
community access to play; to ensure that         kentville.ca, or (902) 679-2539 or just          Check it out today! They are located at
everyone can play and have fun! There are        drop by the office!                              440 Main St. There is an excellent collection
just a few rules for using the Playboxes.                                                         of books, DVDs, audiobooks on CD,
They are:                                        Fitness Classes at the                           magazines and much more for all ages.
   1.	Play with the equipment and RETURN        Kentville Rec. Centre
       them when you’re done…don’t forget        Are you looking for ways to get fit and lead     The collection is refreshed on a regular
       to CLOSE the lid!                         a healthier lifestyle? Why not join one of our   basis so there is always something new
   2.	Help keep this program running            fitness programs!                                to the shelves. Public Internet access is
       by donating new or gently used                                                             available with free WiFi available 24/7.
       equipment                                 Older Adult Fitness                              Don’t miss the programming offered,
   3.	Let us know if this box needs attention   Join Suzi Fevens for a fun, low impact cardio    check often for new events.
       by calling us at (902) 679-2540 or        class designed for older participants or those
                                                 wishing to have lower intensity workouts.        Monday: 10 am - 5 pm*
       emailing us at recreation@kentville.ca
   4.	Have fun!                                  Tuesday: 10:30 - 11:30am                         Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm*
                                                 Thursday: 10:30 - 11:30am
                                                                                                  Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm*
Please note: The use of the Playbox and its      Cost:       $2/class
contents is at your own risk. The Kentville      Location: Kentville Rec. Centre                  Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm*
Playboxes are a project of the Kings                                                              Friday: 10 am - 5 pm*
Country Family Resource Centre & the             Zumba Gold                                       Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm*
Town of Kentville and are made possible          Join Suzi Fevens and dance your way to
with funds from the Province of Nova Scotia
Department of Communities Culture
                                                 good health! This class is the same dance        Photo GYM
                                                 that has taken the world by storm for older      A community photography darkroom
and Heritage.                                    adults or those wishing to workout at a          located in the Town of Kentville’s Rec Centre
                                                 lower intensity level.
                                                                                                  (next to the Evangeline Trail Boxing Club
Summer Programs                                  Friday: 10:30 am-11:30 am
                                                 Cost: $2/class
                                                                                                  gym). We offer classes, workshops, and a
                                                                                                  space for you to bring in and develop
                                                 Location: Kentville Rec. Centre
If you’re looking for summer fun, look no                                                         your own black and white film.
further! We’ve got day camps, swimming                                                            Follow them on
and tennis programs all summer long.             Kentville New Horizons                           facebook.com/ThePhotoGYM
Our top quality programming provides             50+ $10 annual membership fee                    or call Zeus at (902) 692-9209
fun and adventure for kids and families          Carpet Bowling; Monday 1-3 pm
all summer long.                                 Paint Afternoon Social; Tuesdays 1-4 pm
For full details visit our website               Cards, tea and lunch; Wednesdays
www.kentville.ca/recreation.                     12:45-3:30 pm
Online registration is now open!                 Meetings; Second Wednesday of the month

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Yoga Fest                                          Plan to visit Kentville and enjoy some of the   Canada Cup
It’s the 6th annual Yoga Fest on Sunday,           fantastic activities and events, including:
                                                                                                   The Town of Kentville in partnership with
August 11th, 2019. Join experienced, local          Vendors and music
                                                                                                   TrailFlow Outdoor Adventures is proud to
teachers and few hundred of your closest            Show and Shine                                 announce that a Canada Cup mountain bike
friends for a no cost, day long Yoga event          BBQ and food                                   race is returning to Nova Scotia in 2019!
held at the track field in Kentville.               Stunt shows                                    Mark your calendars for August 16-19
Follow them on Facebook for full event              Precision demonstration                        when Kentville will host riders from all
details as the summer goes on.                      Blessing of the Bikes                          across the nation during the only stop for
                                                    and other special displays                     the Canada Cup series in Atlantic Canada.
OAKDENE SUMMER                                     Make plans to spend an incredible weekend       We will be running races for all ages and
CONCERT SERIES                                     in Kentville June 15th-16th!                    ability levels during our Canada Cup.
Join us every other Thursday starting                                                              Friday August 16th will host the Kentville All
Thursday July 4th for a outdoor summer             SPRING OUTSIDE IN KENTVILLE                     Wheels Challenge. On Saturday August 17th
concert from 6:30 - 8 pm! The concert is           Spring outside in Kentville is a free           there will be the XCO Challenge Categories
FREE, family friendly and will feature local       Community Outdoor series with workshops,        Races, Subaru Short Track and Nova Scotia
artists. Follow us on Faceook and Twitter          walks, gatherings and an overnight camp         Kitchen Party. On Sunday August 18th, there
and check out website for more event               out hosted by the Town of Kentville             will be the Canada Cup XCO Races and
details throughout the summer.                     in collaboration with local groups and          Bonus “Second Chance” Masters/Expert
                                                                                                   Race. On Monday August 19th, there will be
                                                   organizations. Free events run through
                                                                                                   Guided Rides, Skills Clinics and Four Cross
Devil’s Half Acre                                  May and June, leading up to the Community
                                                                                                   Race. Registration fees will depend on your
                                                   Camp Out June 22nd - 23rd.
Motorcycle Event                                   Visit www.kentville.ca
                                                                                                   category. For more information,
The 2019 Devil’s Half Acre Motorcycle Event                                                        visit www.kentvillecanadacup.ca or the
is the third annual gathering of motorbike         for more details and to register.
                                                                                                   Kentville Canada Cup facebook page.
riders, sellers, mechanics, dealers and other                                                      Full race tech guide and online
associated industries in the Annapolis Valley.                                                     registration coming this spring.
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                                                 Twitter: Town of Berwick                              six. Programs engage children in many physical
                                                 www.twitter.com/town_berwick                          and cultural activities including trips to local
                                                 Instagram: Town of Berwick                            attractions and guest speakers from a variety of
                                                 www.instagram.com/townofberwick                       organizations. This is a great opportunity to keep
                                                                                                       children active throughout the summer, make
                                                 BAMBA                                                 new friends, learn new skills and have fun at the
                                                 The newly formed Berwick and Area Minor               same time.
Taylor Fancey, Recreation Coordinator
                                                 Baseball Association is accepting registrations for   Please contact the Town of Berwick at
902-538-8068 Ext 8616
                                                 the 2019 season!                                      902-538-8068 for more information.
tfancey@berwick.ca
                                                 Email: BerwickAMBA@gmail.com
Katie Verrette, Active Living Coordinator        Facebook: www.facebook.com/
902-538-8068 Ext 4019                            BerwickAMBA1                                          #FOODCAMP
kverrette@berwick.ca                                                                                   Along with several community partners, the Town
Debbie Elliott                                   SOMERSET SOCCER                                       of Berwick and the Western Kings Community
Director of Community Development                Somerset Soccer is looking                            Health Board will be offering #FOODCAMP in
902-538-8068 Ext. 4016                           forward to another great season!                      late August for youth ages 11-14. This full week,
delliott@berwick.ca                              Facebook: Somerset and District Soccer                full day camp will have participants learning the
                                                                                                       skills necessary to prepare and cook meals that
Kelsey Best, Supervisor Berwick Fitness Centre
                                                                                                       will rival those you see on TV!
902-538-0039
kbest@berwick.ca                                 SUMMER DAY CAMP                                       For more information on this exciting
                                                 The Town of Berwick offers eight weeks of             program, contact Taylor Fancey at the
Website: www.berwick.ca                          Summer Day Camp beginning in July for                 Town of Berwick.
Facebook: Town of Berwick                        children from grade primary to entering grade
www.facebook.com/BerwickNS

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BERWICK VISITOR INFORMATION APPLE CAPITAL EVENING DRIVE                                                     BERWICK BIKE RODEO
CENTRE AND MUSEUM           The Apple Capital Evening Drive will be held                                    This annual event will be taking place again
                                                     again this summer! Starts at the Apple Capital         in mid-June! Contact Katie at the Town of
The Town of Berwick, “Nova Scotia’s Apple            Museum! Come enjoy a ride in a vintage motor           Berwick for more information!
Capital” is a hub of activity throughout the         car, listen to live music, have an ice cream sundae,
summer. Our local Visitor Information Centre         visit with friends and learn some of the history       BERWICK SPORTS HALL OF FAME
at 173 Commercial Street operates with the           of the unique relationship between the motor           Saturday, June 15th, 6 pm, Berwick Lions Club
Apple Capital Museum Society, where you can          car and Nova Scotia’s Apple Capital. Freewill          This event celebrates Berwick’s rich sports history
visit and learn about Berwick’s rich agricultural    donations in support of the Berwick Apple              by inducting individuals and teams to the Hall
history. There are displays and information on       Capital Museum are greatly appreciated.                of Fame. Along with inductions, local athletes
local places of interest. Our staff will greet you                                                          accomplishments are recognized during the
                                                                                                            evening bringing out a great number of youth
with a warm welcome and provide you with             COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB                                  and adults alike who have made significant
information on places to eat, play, and stay while   Our Berwick Garden Club consists of residents of
                                                                                                            achievements in sport during the year. Meet and
spending time with us. Join the staff every Friday   Berwick and surrounding areas who have come
                                                                                                            Greet will be from 6 - 7 pm with the Ceremony
as they serve up barbequed “Jimmy Dogs” for a        together to design, dig, plant, and grow! You are
                                                                                                            starting at 7 pm and reception to follow.
noontime lunch, and watch for special events to      invited to help maintain the gardens, share in the
                                                                                                            Free will offering will be accepted at the door,
be held throughout the summer.                       harvest, and enjoy the fresh produce.
                                                                                                            everyone welcome!
                                                     Follow us on Facebook under
                                                     “Berwick Community Gardens”

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CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK                             BODY SCULPT                                          Programs, events and workshops for all ages.
The Town of Berwick will offer a series of four free   Body Sculpt is a total body strengthening            Check our website regularly for updates.
concerts again this summer at Centennial Park.         class suitable for all levels of experience.         Talk Sing Read Story Time
Please stay tuned for more information on dates        Within the class we will be training both            Wednesdays ages 0-5
and bands. We hope you will join us in all the fun!    muscular strength and endurance providing            Technology Programs
                                                       you with a well-rounded balanced work-out.           Coffee & Conversation
                                                                                                            Book Clubs for all ages
BERWICK’S ROYAL WEEKEND                                Equipment is provided.
                                                                                                            Art programs for all ages
June 28-30th the Town of Berwick will be a-buzz        Time: Every Wednesday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm             Summer Reading & Learning Challenge
with excitement as we royally celebrate, ahead of      Where: Berwick Town Hall Gym                         June 22nd to August 22nd
the Berwick Lion’s Club “Queen Flash Concert”
happening Sunday, June 30th at 7 pm at the             Contact: For more information or to register         Annual Harry Potter Party Oct 5th
Kings Mutual Century Centre!                           please visit www.suzifevens.ca or contact            Plenty of time to re-read and work
                                                       Suzi Fevens at info@suzifevens.ca or                 on your costume! www.valleylibrary.ca
TOWN WIDE YARD SALE                                    902-680-6787
Saturday, July 27th, Starts at 8 am. This one day
town wide event is one you do not want to miss;
this is the day to come to Berwick! Our Town
wide yard sale includes our community members,
local businesses, as well as local restaurants.
Watch for entertainment and barbeques set up
throughout the Town and take it all in! Maps
will be completed prior to the event and will be
distributed throughout the community. If you
wish to participate please contact us with your
sale location. Deadline for submission is July 14th.

BERWICK GALA DAYS
Labour Day Long Weekend
August 30-September 2nd
Events include Fireworks, Parades, Craft and
Business Expo, Road Race, Princess Pageant,
Quilt Show, tractor pulls, horse pull, horse show,
barbeques, bingos, great entertainment and
more! Stay tuned for more information. Join us
for a weekend of fun in Berwick.
www.facebook.com/BerwickGalaDays
www.berwickgaladays.ca

BERWICK FITNESS CENTRE
(902) 538-0039
kbest@berwick.ca / fitnesscenter@berwick.ca
www.berwick.ca/fitness-centre                          BERWICK & DISTRICT LIBRARY                           MOONCOAST YOGA
www.facebook.com/berwickfitness                        The Community’s Living Room                          Offering several special events over the Spring
This brand new, state of the art fitness centre,       236 Commercial St.                                   and Summer Season - Please feel free to send
located at the Kings Mutual Century Centre is          (902) 538-8060                                       us a message or e-mail with any questions.
now open! Owned and operated by the Town               Come visit our bright and comfy library. Enjoy the   We can be contacted on our Facebook
of Berwick, the Fitness Centre offers a variety of     outdoor reading room and green space.                page (MoonCoast Yoga) or by e-mail at
membership options that are competitive and            Tune up your bicycle and check your tires for air    mooncoastyoga@gmail.com
comprehensive, considering how much the                with our Fixit Bike Service Station.
facility has to offer. The fitness centre employs      Free WiFi available. Books, DVDs,
two personal trainers who offer free consultations     TV Series, Magazines, kits, audios,
and the facility also offers a variety of fitness      downloads, large print, Be Fit Kits,
classes on a regular basis!                            pedometers, energy meters, games, puzzles,
                                                       Wii and X-box games.

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kingston
                                                   KINGSTON/GREENWOOD                             KASA – KINGSTON AREA
                                                   MINOR SOCCER                                   SENIORS ASSOCIATION
                                                   Contact: Mark Robar (KGSC President)           Meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at
                                                   www.kingstongreenwoodsoccer.org                10am at the Kingston Legion excluding July &
                                                                                                  August. Fun Days are the 2nd & 4th Fridays of
                                                   1st Kingston Scouting                          each Month excluding July & August.
                                                   Scouting is a great opportunity for youth of
                                                   all ages to experience a fun and challenging
                                                   program where they can explore their           KINGSTON STRONACH PARK
                                                   community, participate in exciting outdoors    FITNESS TRAIL
                                                   activities including camping, make great       Bridge St. Kingston, NS. The Fitness trail is a
                                                   friends and build amazing memories!            beautiful place to stop and have a healthy
                                                   Our Group is co-ed and includes :
Kingston Recreation                                Beavers 5-7, Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11-13
                                                                                                  lunch, enjoy feeding the ducks and then take
                                                                                                  a walk through the 1.5km fitness trail which has
                                                   and Venturers 14-17. Interested? Please
                                                                                                  eight (8) fitness stations for your enjoyment.
FREE - WEDNESDAY OUTDOOR                           contact Debbie at registrar@1stkingston.
BASKETBALL Ages 14 to adult. Games will            ca or the Group Commissioner, Robert,
take place outdoors at the Kingston Basketball     at commissioner@1stkingston.ca with            WALK THE WALK FOR AUTISM
Courts on Elm St. in Kingston. Games to take       inquiries or questions.                        Saturday June 22nd from 10 am - 1 pm.
place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm                                                            Kingston Credit Union Centre Parking Lot.
starting on Wednesday June 26th weather            A.L.S WALK STRONG                              www.walkthewalkforautism.ca/kingston
permitting. No games if it is raining or courts    Sunday September 15, 2019.
are wet. Please contact the Village Office         Starting at the Credit Union Centre on
for more information. Kingston Village             Westwood Street. Registration time: 10:30 am
Office – 671 Main St. Kingston                     Event time: 11 am - 3 pm.
(902) 765-2800.

FREE - TUES/THURS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Games to take place at the Beach Volleyball
court on Elm St., Kingston. Tuesday &
Thursday nights starting at 7pm beginning on
Thursday June 27th. All Welcome – this will
be fun, recreational/competitive volleyball.
No volleyball – if raining or inclement weather.
Please contact the Village Office for more
information. Kingston Village Office.
671 Main St. Kingston (902) 765-2800.

KINGS COUNTY 2019
TATTOO SENIORS BUS TRIP
Sun, June 30th at 2 pm - $75 - tickets on sale
beginning april 3rd - bus leaves kingston
elementary school at 11am.
Sorry – no holding tickets.
Tickets must be paid up front.

KINGSTON AREA
MINOR BASEBALL
Contact: Carl Howard (Parent Volunteer)
Facebook Page: Kingston/Greenwood
Minor Baseball

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                                                                                                           SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                                                                                           IN KINGSTON
                                                                                                           Ages 5 – 12 - 8 Weeks from Tuesday July 2th
                                                                                                           until Friday Aug 23rd - 8am - 3:30 pm.
                                                                                                           Takes place at the Kingston Rec Hut adjacent
                                                                                                           to the Kingston Rink, Westwood St.
                                                                                                           Fun times throughout the summer, making
                                                                                                           friends, adventure outings, bus trips, walks to
                                                                                                           the 14 Wing Pool, crafts, & more.
                                                                                                           Visit www.kingstonnovascotia.ca/
                                                                                                           summerday.htm for details.

                                                                                                           VILLAGE OF KINGSTON
                                                                                                           SENIORS PICNIC
                                                                                                           Thursday, August 8th 3 pm - 6 pm.
                                                                                                           Kingston Lions Hall. Seniors within the Village
                                                                                                           of Kingston are invited to an appreciation
                                                                                                           bbq at the Kingston Lions Hall to celebrate
                                                                                                           your contributions and volunteerism to our
                                                                                                           wonderful community.

                                                                                                           KINGSTON
                                                                                                           CREDIT UNION CENTRE
                                                                                                           Arena Floor Rentals (winter ice surface)
                                                                                                           Conference Room Rentals (seating for up to
                                                                                                           220) Presentation Capabilities. Party Rentals.
                                                                                                           Sports Team Dry Land Practice Facility.
                                                                                                           Visit www.wkaa.ca or call (902) 765-2516
                                                                                                           and leave voice mail.

                                                                                                           GREENWOOD
                                                                                                           RUNNING COMPANY
                                                                                                           Meets every Sunday morning at various
                                                                                                           locations in Kingston Between 8am - 9am.
KINGSTON STEER BBQ                                  Cold Plate Beef Dinners & refreshments at
                                                                                                           Contact on Facebook by searching
SPARKY 5KM FUN                                      the Recreation grounds at 12 noon, Circus
                                                    Performers, BMX Bike Demo, Domino Man,                 Greenwood Running Company. All Skill
RUN – Friday July 12th at 5:30 pm – start line is                                                          Levels welcome. Email: pkdooks@eastlink.ca
                                                    Musical entertainment and family fun all day.
at the Kingston Recreation Grounds – Elm St.
                                                    Outdoor Flea Market & Indoor Home Based
Kingston. www.events.runningroom.com
                                                    Business & Craft Fair. Come join in the festivities.   AUTOS FOR AUTISM
                                                    Sun July 14th – Steer BBQ Gospel in the                Sat., Aug 24th 10 am - 3pm
60th ANNUAL KINGSTON                                Park 2 – 5 pm – Centennial Park Kingston.              Car show fundraiser – Kingston Credit
STEER BBQ & VILLAGE FAIR                            Featuring Chris Palmer, Sonlight, Shoulder to          Union Centre Grounds - Come out and see
Thursday, July 11th to Sunday, July 14th.           Shoulder, Brad Hewey & more.                           some beautiful vehicles at the Annapolis
www.kingstonnovascotia.ca/steerbbq.htm                                                                     Valley Chapter Car Show and help out a
Located at the Kingston recreation grounds          SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK                            great cause at the same time! Any and ALL
next to the Kingston Arena on Westwood St.          Various evenings throughout the months                 vehicles welcome, including motorcycles!
Friday Night Family Sparky 5k Fun Run,              of June. July & August. Centennial Park,               Registration is from 10 am - 12 pm.
Musical entertainment including Jelynne             Kingston. Free to the Public. Bring your lawn          Entry by donation.
Sampson and Ruth Manning & the                      chair. Visit www.kingstonnovascotia.ca for
Prospectors.                                        updated details. Performers may include
Saturday July 13th - 8am Fire Department            Sonlight Ministries, Matt Lunn, Graham
Family Breakfast, Street Parade 10:45 am,           Moorehead, Left of Centre, Son of Leod & more.

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