November 29 2010
Links to: The "Coastguard" --- our local weekly newpaper - click on "Shelburne County"
NEWS RELEASES:
Shelburne Celebrate Christmas winners:
Themed Christmas Tree Contest
Sophia's Cafe -"Gingerbread Tree"
Special Mention -Heritage Hall -"We Are All Gifted"
Draw prize winner of a table saw donated by Timbr-Mart -Elaine Bennett
Christmas Parade Prizes
1st Place -Roseway Hospital
2nd Place -Harlow Construction
3rd Place -Bactrac / Gosbee's Sporting Goods
Spirit of Christmas -Hope Wesleyan Church
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November 23 2010
pictures from Gloucester of the tree being decorated and some of it
lit up
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Check out the videos about the Town's Christmas tree gift to Gloucester
Mass. on Senator Tarr's blog www.tarrtalk.com/
Look for the heading "The Adventure Continues - there are lots of short
clips
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Youth Fitness Leaders Course at SRHS in December
Youth Fitness Leaders is an amazing certification for youth 15-17 years, through NSFA, to lead other youth in various fitness programs. Here is the website for you if you would like to check it out a bit further http://www.nsfa.info/youth.html
Ryan Balcom, a student at SRHS, Allison Hallett, PA & Community School Coordinator and myself have joined forces to get the program ready to be offered in December. SoGo active, NSHPP, the Municipality of the District of Shelburne have all provided funding assistance to be able to offer the course to youth at $25 each. This would normally be a $190 value as it includes the NSFA membership as well.
Anglea Curry will be leading the course at Shelburne Regional High School on December 4, 5, 11 and 12th from 9am to 5pm, contingent upon 12 registrants.
Our main focus now is getting the word out. We are trying to reach schools and Recreation Departments in the Valley and on the South Shore. Please help us by passing this notice along to any youth that you think may be interested. The price of $25 per student is probably a once in as life time opportunity.
Please reply to: Allison Hallett
Physical Activity & Community School Coordinator
e. halletta@staff.ednet.ns.ca
p. (902) 875-2831
f. (902) 875-4909875-4909
or to myself with the contact info below.
We appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.
Marilyn Johnston
Director of Recreation & Parks
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
136 Hammond Street
Box 280
Shelburne, N.S. B0T 1W0
Phone: (902) 875-3544 ext 225
Fax: (902) 875-1278
www.municipalityofshelburne.ca
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Shelburne Celebrates Christmas will be held in Shelburne from Friday, 26 November to Sunday, 28 November 2010 and it promises to be a family-friendly weekend with lots of fun and festive activities. This is a brand new festival for Shelburne and hopefully it will become a much-anticipated and successful annual event.
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Events
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Christmas Parade of Lights
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House Tour Poster
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Christmas Tree Contest
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Kids Drawing Contest
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Loyalist Heritage Society Roast Turkey Dinner
Themed Christmas Tree Contest
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Boys & Girls Recreational Hockey starts October 23 - 10 weeks
for more information in PDF format, click on the picture
Keep It Moving Day is October 13
Early bird registration draw winners:
Paula Hesse $50 gift certificate, Anita DeMings $25 toward Physical
Activity registration, Jean Cormier Gear Kit.
Water bottles: Kristian Matthews, Tumble Bugs, Mahalia Lloyd, Leigh
Faulkner, Kadynce Hartley.
T-shirts: Mackenzie Hartley, Darren Lloyd, Peggy Ruiz, Nels Morash,
Helen Oxford, Jeff Chetwynd, Linda Myrick, Ryan Burton, Preston Dash, Erin
Hartley, Jennifer Perry, Richard Harris, Troy Foote, Jacob Foote, Bella
Taylor and Edna Faulkner.
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Shelburne Celebrates Christmas!
Shelburne Celebrates Christmas will be held in Shelburne from Friday, 26 November to Sunday, 28 November 2010 and it promises to be a family-friendly weekend with lots of fun and festive activities. This is a brand new festival for Shelburne and hopefully it will become a much-anticipated and successful annual event. In addition to the weekend's full schedule, below are details on many exciting activities leading up to or into the festival, as well as a new format for the Christmas parade.
The 2010 Shelburne Christmas Parade Committee would like to extend its deepest appreciation to the Town of Shelburne, businesses, organizations and individuals that have stepped forward with donations, contributions, activities, ideas, etc. for the Shelburne Celebrates Christmas event. It couldn't happen without you - thank you!
Shop Shelburne Promotion, Saturday, 27 November 2010
The Town's businesses, stores and restaurants will hold sales, specials
and promotions all day as an incentive for people to do their shopping
and eating in Town while they're participating in the weekend's activities.
Look for in-store draws at many locations!
Themed Christmas Tree Contest, 13 - 27 November 2010
Not be outdone by Mahone Bay and its Fathers Christmas, Shelburne will
have its themed Christmas trees! The contest will officially kick
off on Saturday, 13 November in conjunction with Shelburne's Annual Christmas
Crawl and end at 4 pm on Saturday, 27 November. The themed Christmas
trees, however, will continue to be on display at the various businesses,
stores and restaurants until Christmas!
The Town's businesses, stores and restaurants will participate in a Christmas tree contest, with each one decorating its own "themed" tree and the general public invited to be the judge. As customers come in to do business, shop or just view the themed Christmas tree, they will be asked to fill out a ballot if they think the tree is a potential winner. In addition to the themed Christmas tree contest, people who vote for the "winning" tree will automatically have their names entered in a grand prize draw with the winner being awarded a table saw (approx retail value of $200) from the King Street Tim-BR Mart. The winning tree and the winner of the grand prize draw will be announced at the Christmas concert on Sunday, 28 November with photos of the winning tree and draw winner to appear in The Shelburne County Coast Guard. Look for the Themed Christmas Tree Contest poster in the windows and doors of participating businesses, stores and restaurants in Shelburne starting on Saturday, 13 November during the Town's Annual Christmas Crawl. Don't forget to fill out a ballot for your favourite tree - you could be the winner of a brand new table saw, perfect for you or as a Christmas gift!
Christmas Drawing Contest for Children, 1 - 28 November 2010
This fun and special contest for kids will officially kick off on Monday,
1 November and end at 11 am on Sunday, 28 November. Children 9 and
under will be invited to do a Christmas-themed drawing and bring it to
the Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, 28 November where the drawing
will be entered in a contest. Five winners will be selected with
each winner having his/her drawing printed on a t-shirt, courtesy of Bizness
Wizard. Winners will also be announced in the Shelburne County Coast
Guard. Once the five winners are selected, all drawings will be displayed
at the Shelburne Sobeys throughout the Christmas season. Look for
contest details at the Little People's Place, the Little People's After
School Program, Hillcrest Academy and the MacKay Memorial Library.
Christmas Parade of Lights, Saturday, 27 November 2010, 6:30 pm
This will be a brand new time slot and format for the parade.
In addition to holding the event at night, the parade judges will be positioned
in front of Town Hall on Water Street and the floats will be judged as
they pass, in full action and interaction. It will therefore be very
important for floats to be clearly labelled and easily identifiable to
the judges! Floats and participants will be required to line up at
Minto and Mowatt Streets no later than 6:15 pm for the 6:30 pm parade start
time. As well, there will be no float categories - awards will be
presented simply as 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place and Spirit of Christmas,
with the winners announced at the Christmas concert on Sunday, 28 November.
Parade winners will be able to collect their awards then or at the Town
Office on Monday, 29 November. So if you've never entered a float
in the Christmas Parade or you haven't for a few years, we hope this new
format will entice you to enter and be part of the magic!
And now, welcome to the main event!
SHELBURNE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
Friday, 26 November 2010
Second last day to vote in themed Christmas tree contest
Sponsored by Shelburne businesses, stores and restaurants
and Shelburne & Area Chamber of Commerce
6:30 pm - Arrival of Santa at Town Christmas tree
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Realty and the Shelburne Volunteer Fire
Department
Lighting of the Town Christmas tree
Sponsored by the Town of Shelburne
Kids visit with Santa
Treat bags for the kids
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Realty
Free hot chocolate and cookies
Sponsored by Shelburne Sobeys
Christmas carol sing-along
Led by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, the Shelburne Longboat
Society and the Shelburne Re-enactment Association
LED light exchange
Bring two sets of old, inefficient light strings and receive one free
set of LED holiday lights!
Sponsored by the Town of Shelburne and Nova Scotia Power
The Shelburne Cadets will be pleased to accept donations for the Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank
8 pm - Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" by Basement Theatre, Osprey Arts Centre
Tickets - $15
Available at The Whirligig Bookshop, Shelburne
Sponsored by the Osprey Arts Centre
Saturday, 27 November 2010
Shop Shelburne all day with in-store sales, specials and promotions
Sponsored by Shelburne businesses, stores and restaurants
and Shelburne & Area Chamber of Commerce
Themed Christmas tree contest closes at 4 pm
Don't forget to fill out a ballot at the Town's businesses, stores
and restaurants
to vote for the best tree and have a chance to win the grand prize
draw!
Sponsored by Shelburne businesses, stores and restaurants
and Shelburne & Area Chamber of Commerce
10 am - 4 pm - Christmas Craft Fair, Shelburne Community Centre
Free admission, door prize
Canteen will be open
Sponsored by the SVFD Ladies' Auxiliary
10:30 - 11:30 am - Children's Christmas craft and story time, MacKay
Memorial Library
Free admission
Will feature Christmas-themed craft, story and sweet treat
Sponsored by the MacKay Memorial Library
1 - 4 pm - Shelburne Christmas House Tour
Tickets - $10 including reception
Tickets available at the Loyalist Inn Hotel & Restaurant starting
1 November
Tour will feature four private homes, an historic inn and a church
Sponsored by the Shelburne Re-enactment Association,
Elaine & Stillman Smith, Jane & Fred Greenwood,
Holly & Ian Renaud, Suzanne & Jim Mahaney,
the Loyalist Inn Hotel & Restaurant and the Shelburne Baptist Church
6:30 pm - Christmas Parade of Lights
Parade will follow traditional route starting at Minto Street,
down Water Street, up John Street and ending at the Shelburne Mall
Floats and parade participants are to line up at Minto and Mowatt Streets
no later than 6:15 pm
Ensure your float is easily identifiable for judging!
Awards to be announced at the Christmas concert on Sunday, 28 November
8:30 pm - Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" by Basement Theatre, Osprey Arts
Centre
Tickets - $15
Available at The Whirligig Bookshop, Shelburne
Sponsored by the Osprey Arts Centre
Sunday, 28 November 2010
8 - 11 am - Breakfast with Santa, Shelburne Community Centre
Breakfast - $6
Each child will get a free picture taken with Santa, courtesy of Bizness
Wizard
A small toy will be provided for each child, courtesy of Bizness Wizard
Sponsored by the SVFD Ladies' Auxiliary, Coldwell Banker Realty and
Bizness Wizard
11 am - Kids' Christmas Drawing Contest closes, Shelburne Community
Centre
Sponsored by Bizness Wizard
12:30 - 1:30 pm - Christmas family skate, Shelburne County Arena
Free admission
Enjoy a family skate with festive music
Canteen will be open
Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Shelburne
2 pm - Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" by Basement Theatre, Osprey Arts Centre
Tickets - $15
Available at The Whirligig Bookshop, Shelburne
Sponsored by the Osprey Arts Centre
3 - 5 pm - Christmas concert by the Mersey Band & Friends, Shelburne
Regional High School
Free admission
Donations will be accepted for the Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank
The winner of the themed Christmas tree contest, the winner of the
grand prize draw
and the awards for the Christmas Parade of Lights will be announced
during intermission
Sponsored by the Municipality of the District of Shelburne,
King Street Tim-BR Mart and SRHS Community Use
5 - 7 pm - Roast Turkey Supper, Birchtown Community Centre
Adults, $12 / Children under 12, $6
Features roast turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy, carrots, squash,
dessert, apple or tomato juice and tea or coffee
Tickets at the door
There will be enough food to serve 110-120 people!
Sponsored by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society
So there you have it - just what Santa ordered to have you feeling very jolly and festive by the end of the weekend. We hope you can join us in making this first annual event a success!
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Suzanne Mahaney
Chair
2010 Shelburne Christmas Parade Committee
902-875-2968
jmahaney@ns.sympatico.ca
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Keep It Moving Day on October 13
Keep it Moving Day is back once again, now in its third year. The annual
event had over 1400 participants last year.
The day is a community wide, day long event to get as many people as
possible physically active.
It will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13 and the ultimate goal is to
have people from all parts of the Town and Municipality of Shelburne participating
in physical activities throughout the day.
Everyone is encouraged to take part – individuals, families, volunteer
groups, schools, organizations, businesses, etc. All you have to do is
be physically active for 30 minutes.
People can participate in several ways. Plan an activity on your own like going for a bike ride or walking with a friend, attend an organized function like a fitness class or sports program or take the initiative and organize an activity in your community or workplace. The activity, location, time are all up to you. Participants don’t have to do the 30 minutes all at once. People can break it up into three ten minute intervals throughout the day.
People are required to register which can be done by fax, phone or email. Registration forms are available in brochures (currently in stores) and from these websites: www.auracom.com/tnshelb and www.municipalityofshelburne.ca
Prizes include gift certificates that can go towards sneakers and fitness/wellness classes and a Keep it Moving Day Gear Kit. As well, there is an Early Bird Registration Incentive in which participants registered by Oct. 9 will be entered into draws for free tshirts.
For more information contact Marilyn Johnston, Director of Recreation & Parks for the Municipality of the District of Shelburne by phone: 875-3544 ext 225 or email: mjohnston@municipalityofshewlburne.ca or fax 875-1278.
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Shelburne area organizations... Community Showcase slated for SRHS
Shelburne Regional High School is sponsoring a Community Showcase on Wednesday, September 29 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. If your group or community organization is seeking student involvement (memership, volunteers, committee members, board members and the like), this is your chance to present these opportunities directly to the students of SRHS.
Community groups will be encouraged to set up booths or information tables explaining the history, purpose and activities of their specific organization, meet prospective students face-to-face and describe how involvement in your organization can benefit the students and the organization.
There is no cost for the Showcase and interested groups should contact
Mary Manning at 875-4900 or mmanning@tcrsb.ca
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JOB POSTING
Physical Activity and Community School Coordinator
The Town and the Municipality of the District of Shelburne are seeking
to fill the position of Physical Activity and Community School Coordinator.
Scope of Work: Responsible to plan, develop, implement, coordinate
and evaluate physical activity opportunities, youth leadership development,
and community use of Shelburne Regional High School to increase physical
activity levels of all ages in the Town and Municipality of the District
of Shelburne.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Recreation Management, Physical Education or equivalent OR Nova Scotia Community College Certificate in Recreation Leadership or equivalent
General Responsibilities:
(1) Coordinate the provision of diverse recreational, educational,
and lifelong learning services to the community through program planning,
implementation, and supervision of community use of SRHS in accordance
with the Joint Use of Schools Agreement.
(2) Coordinate the development of a comprehensive physical activity
strategy and physical activity opportunities.
(3) Coordinate and implement the components of the Physical Activity
Strategy.
(4) Develop relationships and partnerships in the community.
(5) Manage staff related to the community’s use of the school.
(6) Promote the concept and benefits of lifelong learning and physical
activity.
(7) Act as a resource to the school and the community.
(8) Coordinate and promote youth leadership development opportunities.
A copy of the job description is available from the undersigned or from their websites
Deadline to Apply: September 24, 2010 at 4:30pm
Please forward detailed resumes to:
Jerry Locke, Director
Marilyn Johnston, Director
Parks and Recreation Dept.
OR Recreation
& Parks Dept.
Town of Shelburne
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
168 Water Street, Shelburne
136 Hammond St., Shelburne
Box 699
Box 280
Shelburne, N.S. B0T 1W0
Shelburne, N.S. B0T 1W0
Phone: 875-3873
Phone: 875-3544 ext 225
Fax: 875-3932
Fax: 875-1278
Email: tnshelb@auracom.com
Email: mjohnston@municipalityofshelburne.ca
www.auracom.com/tnshelb
www.municipalityofshelburne.ca
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Terry Fox Run in Shelburne
The Terry Fox Run will be held in Shelburne on Sunday
September 19. The Run will be held from 1:30 - 4:00pm. The course for the
Run will be from the Community Centre Park on King Street, along the rail
line trail to the Island Park entrance and back, a total distance of about
7 km.
Participants can start the Run any time from 1:30
- 3:00pm. Please bring your own water for the Run.
Pledge sheets for the Run are available from the
Town of Shelburne's Parks and Recreation Office, 168 Water Street, or the
Municipality of the District of Shelburne's Recreation and Parks Office
136 Hammond Street. Pledges and donations can also be made online. www.terryfoxrun.org
A draw will be held from all the Run's participants
for a Terry Fox Run T-Shirt.
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August 26, 2010
Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification
Horseshoe,Tennis Tournaments Results
On Saturday the 21st the annual August Tennis Tournament was held. The weather was wonderful. Trevor Spencer took 1st place while Andrew Blades took 2nd place in men’s singles. Laura Keeler took the first place prize in women’s singles in a tough win against Laura Mailman. First place recipients received $20 gift certificates to Tim Hortons while second place recipients received $15 gift certificates to Subway restaurants.
At the same time the August Horseshoe tournament was being conducted. Paul Delaney and Day Neil won first prize while Ernie Thorburne and a rotation of Paul, Day , Seldon Bruce and Bob Butler as his team mates took second. Bob Butler took the Ringer prize. A special thanks to all who participated.
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Kids Dog Show Results
The Kids Dog Show was held on Wednesday, August 18th. Four Dogs were entered into the show. Each Dog was entered into several different categories. Here are some of the results from a few of the categories entered: Best Behaved went to Katie and Ginger, Biggest ears went to Lillie and Jewel, Shortest Tail went to Lillie and Bosco and Best of Show went to Matthew ,Colin and Ozzy.
Certificates and prizes were awarded to the winners in each category.
A special thanks to our judge Holly Belong and to all who came out to watch
and participate. For all you other kids out there who have pups get ready
for next year’s event! For full results visit our website at www.auracom.com/tnshelb.
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August Tennis and Horseshoe Tournaments
On Saturday, August 21st The Town of Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department will be holding its second Tennis and Horseshoe Tournaments of the summer! They will take place at the Roger Grovestine Recreation Complex. The tennis tournament will cost $5/player or $10/team. Depending on the turnout there will be both men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The Horseshoe tournament will begin at 10am. The registration fee will be $10 per team. Remember to bring your own horseshoes! There are prizes to be won in each event!
For more information or to pre-register please contact Seth at the Parks and Recreation office at 875-3873 or by email at tnshelb@auracom.com.
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July 27 2010
Kids Dog Show set for August 18
Hey kids! It’s Seth your Special Event’s Coordinator inviting you to bring your cute and cuddly pup’s to the Annual Shelburne Kid’s Dog Show! If you have a dog that you think is the cutest, has the biggest ears the shortest tail, or even does some neat tricks the bring them out to Atlantic House Park on Water Street on August 18th at 6:30pm for all to see!
There will be many categories in which to enter your dog! Including; longest tail, shortest tail, longest tongue, best trick and many more! You may enter your dog into as many categories as you would like! Prizes will be awarded to both children and their dogs.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Seth at the Parks and Recreation Office at 875.3873 or email me at tnshelb@auracom.com.
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Soapbox Derby
The Shelburne Soap Box Derby was held on Saturday July 24th on
Bulkley Street in Shelburne. This year we focused on practice and training.
In all we had 5 young participants who practiced the run down “Kinsmen
Hill” from various points on the track. Spencer Enslow, braved the ramp
and had many successful runs to the finish line in a car he and his father
had built. In the end all participants received a participation certificate
and we hope to see everyone and their friends at next year’s competition.
Special thanks to Al Vedito and the Royal Canadian Legion for both their
donation and attendance at the Derby and to all the parents and spectators
in attendance.
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Loyalist Five Mile Road Race results
The Loyalist 5 Mile Road Race was held during Founder’s Days on Sunday, July 18th under beautiful skies and intense heat. The 2010 edition of the race was wildly successful with 67 participants! To put this in perspective the previous record for attendance was the 2009 5 mile Road Race having had 30 participants and in 2008 there were just 6 dedicated participants. Of the 67 Participants 37 were from Shelburne County.
In the Male Open category 1st place went to Colin Edwards with a time of 29:04.6. In the Female Open Category Emily Hamilton won with a time of 32:16.3. In the Male Masters category Steve Murray won with a time of 31:50.4 and Brenda Goodick won the Female Masters with a time of 46:32. Male and Female Golden categories were taken by Harold Locke and Marion Oikle times of 44:12 and 51:00 respectively. Lastly Alex MacLean took the Male Junior category with a time of 44:36 and Eleanor Melanson won the Female Junior Category with a time of 44:03.
Congratulations to all the trophy holders and many thanks to all the participants and volunteers who helped to make this the most successful Loyalist 5 Mile Race during its tenure. Special thanks goes out to the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department for providing a safety vehicle, and the Shelburne RCMP for an Auxiliary member to head the race.
Full results and pictures from the race
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July 20 2010
Girl Power Camp 2010
Starts July 26th - July 30th 8:30 to 4 pm at Our House Wellness Center
Features games,crafts,and "Circle Talk" for ages 9-12.
Subjects covered:
*Body Image
*Self esteem
*Women in the media
*Healthy relationships
*Bullying
*Peer pressure.
Contact the Tri-county Womens Centre 1-877-742-0085 to register ($20.)
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Founders' Days Events results
Sunny, hot and no events cancelled due to weather? Was this really Founder’s Days? It sure was and with the exception of fog and cloud on Friday the weather co-operated and people came out in droves to celebrate the founding of Shelburne 227 years ago. Canoe Jousting, Greased Pole, Canoe Racing and Whirligig craft making were all hosted by the Town of Shelburne this year.
Four teams competed in the Canoe Jousting competition, with Brandon Hemeon and Troy Dolliver taking the grand prize of 10 dollars each.
This year for the whirligig crafts children were making colourful pinwheels. About 50 kids participated and got to take home their very own working pinwheel.
The Greased Pole event had 12 participants with all 5 prizes of $20 being picked off the end of the pole in a mere 15 minutes.
In Canoe Racing action we had 7 teams compete all together with two teams competing in the under 15 category and 5 teams competing in the 15+ category. Drew Jacklin and Cameron Nickerson both beat out Terissa Buchanan and Jessica Latham in the under 15 category. In the 15+ category Tony Cunningham and Richard McKinnon beat out Paul Villeneuve and Corey Molyneaux to place first.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to those who participated. Also a special Thanks goes to the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department for providing their Zodiac for safety.
Check
out our website scarpbook for pictures of these events and information
on upcoming events; www.auracom.com/tnshelb.
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July 13 2010
Baby Boomers Physical Activity Survey
The Physical Activity Strategy - KEEP IT MOVING - was developed for
the Town and Municipality of Shelburne in 2006. The Strategy is a comprehensive
plan to get more people regularly physically active.
During the first two years efforts have been focused on increasing
the number of trained leaders and the number of opportunities available
to our residents.
In the next phase of the strategy, efforts will be focused on targeting
people aged 45-65, also known as Baby Boomers.
To make sure that a physical activity plan specifically suited for
Baby Boomers is developed input is being sought from the target group.
Focus groups will be held, but first some baseline information must be
obtained which will be accomplished with a short survey. Boomers that complete
the survey will have their names entered into a draw for a chance to win
$50.
There will be opportunities to fill out the survey throughout the summer
and fall at various events and activities. The survey is also available
online at www.municipalityofshelburne.ca and www.auracom.com/tnshelb. As
well, you can pick one up in person from both the Town and Municipal Recreation
Departments or from Adam Dedrick, Physical Activity & Community School
Coordinator, office located at the Shelburne Regional High School.
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download the survey
as a PDF - print, fill out and send or deliver it to us
download the survey
as a Word document, complete, save and email to Adam
email address: Adam
Dedrick, Physical Activity & Community School Coordinator
Walkabout New York
Starting July 6th, Heart&Stroke WalkaboutTM is offering Nova Scotians
a chance to win a trip to New York City as part of its efforts to encourage
and promote walking. Complete the registration form and enter to win a
trip for two to the ‘Big Apple’, complete with airfare, accommodations
and spending c...ash. Find out more about the contest
http://www.walkaboutns.ca/page.aspx?pageId=56
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Soapbox Derby set for July 24
Hello everyone! School is finally over and summer has finally arrived!
It's the season for swimming, sailing, and the 11th Annual Shelburne Soapbox
Derby, on the legendary "Kinsmen" Hill, Bulkley St., Shelburne. The event
will be held on Saturday July 24th at 10:00am this year so you will have
plenty of time to design and build your car! To find out more information
on rules and regulations, or to pre register contact Seth at 875-3873.
Additional information on the soapbox derby
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Road Race information
Loyalist 5 Mile Road Race Set for July 18th, Volunteers Needed to Help.
Shelburne Founders Days is right around the corner and that means The 30th Annual Loyalist 5 Mile Road Race is just around the corner as well! Last year we had a record number of participants and we hope to have many more this year! The race will be held on July 18th and begins at 9:30 am. The race will start in front of the Fisherman’s Memorial on Dock Street; proceed through the town of Shelburne along Water Street around Islands Provincial Park and back down to the Fisherman’s Memorial. There are 4 categories; Junior (19 and under), Open (20-40 years of age), Masters (40+), and Golden Masters (60+) with male and female sub categories. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each group. The fee for competing is $10.00 and T-Shirts are available for just $15.00. July 16th is the deadline for registration.
To hold this event the Parks and Recreation Dept. is looking for volunteer photographers as well as volunteers for the water stations and start and finish lines. This requires a 2 hour commitment on the morning of the race.
For more information to register or to volunteer please contact me, Special Events Coordinator Seth Renaud, at the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department, by phone at 875-3873, or by e-mail tnshelb@auracom.com, or visit our website www.araucom.com/tnshelb.
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Professional Basketball Player and Shelburne native
Corey Hallett,
along with SRHS Community Use, will be hosting the third annual Chase
Your Dreams Basketball Camp. It is a high intensity skills camp for
enthusiastic basketball players.
Corey brings a great depth of basketball knowledge,
experience and
passion having played at various levels including high school,
national, university in the NCAA and professionally in Europe for the
past three years.
The camp is open to youth in grades 7-12 and will
take place July
9th (6:30-9:30pm), July 10th (11am-2pm) and July 11th (11am-2pm) at
the Shelburne Regional High School. Registration fee is $50 and is
limited to 40 campers. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to
secure a spot in the camp. Camp fee must be paid and medical form
completed in full prior to camper?s participation in the first day
of
camp.
To register for the camp contact Adam Dedrick, Physical
Activity &
Community School Coordinator by phone: 875-2831 or email:
adedrick@staff.ednet.ns.ca
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Lobster Festival Tennis Tournament winners
June 5th saw the beginning of the 24th annual Lobster Festival's Tennis Tournament. The tournament began well enough but was soon postponed due to rain. The tournament was thus completed at a later date. Battling it out to a 10-3 win in men's doubles was Andrew Blades and Trevor Spencer with Jody and Johnny Nickerson taking second place. In Men's singles action first prize went to Andrew Blades again while second prize went to Trevor Spencer. First place recipients received $20 gift certificates to Tim Hortons while second place recipients received $15 gift certificates to Subway restaurants. A special thanks to all who participated. The next Tennis tournament will be held on Saturday August 21st at the Govestine Recreation Complex. Sign up now to participate in the action!
you can view pictures of the tournament in our 2010
scrapbook
on our website.
The next Tennis Tournament will be held on August 21st.
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June 9, 2010
Lobster Festival Horseshoe Tournament winners
The Town of Shelburne Recreation Department held it's first Horseshoe
tournament of the summer on the 5th of June during the 24th Annual Lobster
Festival. In all, 4 teams braved the fickle weather to compete. Ernie Thorburne
and Richard Davis came out victorious beating runners up Seldon Bruce and
Nathaniel Day. Ernie and Richard both received 15 dollar gift certificates
to Tim Hortons while Bruce and Day both received 10 dollar gift certificates.
To see all the action you can view pictures of the tournament in our 2010
scrapbook
on our website.
The next Horseshoe tournament will be held on August 21st.
If you'd like to participate contact Special Events
Coordinator Seth Renaud at the Town of Shelburne Recreation Department.
Phone: 902-875-3873 or e-mail tnshelb@auracom.com
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Shelburne County 55+ Games June – October Download brochure as PDF Download poster as PDF
The
2010 Shelburne County 55+ Games will be made up of 10 one day events held
from June 24th through to October 8th. All Shelburne County residents
age 55 and over are invited to participate. There will be 2 one day events
of “Fun Fitness and Friends” (one indoor and one outdoor) offered in Barrington
at Sherose Island, District of Shelburne in Gunning Cove, Lockeport, Shelburne,
and Clarks Harbour. Participants will receive a Games Passport when they
register. The passport will be stamped at each of the one day
events. Choose to participate once or at all 10 days for the same registration
fee of $5.00 per person. An Awards Banquet is being planned for Saturday,
October 16th at the Shelburne Lions Club to bring it all to a close and
recognize winners at each of the events.
Activities offered and event times will vary from one location to another.
Winners will be decided for each activity at all indoor and outdoor days.
The Shelburne Longboat Society will be on hand with various displays related
to wooden boat building in Shelburne County and to give interactive demonstrations
on making rope fenders and strops.
Indoor Games may include card games, mind games (cryptogram, crossword, lexicon, word power), board games, crokinole, and candlepin bowling at Clark’s Harbour. Lunch may be purchased at the facility or bring your own.
Outdoor Games may include activities such as washers, bocce, hillbilly
golf, swimming at Barrington Municipal swimming pool, horseshoes, a free
hot dog barbeque for lunch, and the opportunity to row and/or ride with
the Shelburne Longboat Society. Life jackets are mandatory and will be
provided.
Dates and Locations are as follows:
Barrington Clark’s Harbour Lockeport District of Shelburne Shelburne
Outside JULY 10
AUG 26
AUG 11 JULY 22
SEPT 14
Inside SEPT 30
OCT 8
JUN 28 SEPT 22
JUN 24
Information brochures and registration passports are available now from
your local Recreation Department (Town of Lockeport Community Coordinator
Frances Scott 656-2565; Town of Clark’s Harbour Special Events Coordinator
Parnell Walker 745 -0226; Town of Shelburne Director of Parks & Recreation
Jerry Locke 875-3873; Municipality of the District of Shelburne Director
of Recreation & Parks Marilyn Johnston 875-3544 ext 225; Municipality
of Barrington Recreation Coordinator Anna Kenney 637- 2903) and Shelburne
County Senior Services ( Shawna Symonds Coordinator (1(800) 565- 0397).
Information brochures and registration passports can also be picked up
at any one of the 10 Games sites. Participate as many times as you like.
Pre registration is not required, just show up on Games Days for Fun, Fitness,
and Friends
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Lobster Festival Draw winners!
The 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival held its opening ceremonies
on Thursday June 3 at the Sandy Point Community Centre.
The Festival's annual Lobster Draw for 80 pounds of fresh Shelburne
County Lobster was also held.
The eight winners of 10 pounds of lobster each are:
1. Martha Davis
2. Bruce Atkinson
3. Pat West
4. Larry Moules
5. Bernice Goodick
6. Brad Hallett
7. Nick Pippy
8. Betty Branscombe
Congratulations to the winners! Enjoy!
Tickets for the draw were sold by community groups throughout Shelburne
County.
Half of the tickets sales are kept by the sellers and half is used
by the Shelburne County Lobster Festival Committee for Festival promotion.
A special Thank-you to those that donated lobsters for the draw.
for more information on the Shelburne County Lobster Festival
http://www.shelburnenovascotia.com/lobsterfest.htm
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May 19, 2010
Summer Fun Guide now available!
click on the image for more information
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May 18, 2010 -- Summer program information
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Shelburne County Lobster Festival blank posters available
The Shelburne County Lobster Festival Committee has blank posters available
for groups to use to publicize their events during the Festival
The posters are 8.5 x 11 inches on quality stock. They feature a banner
with "Shelburne County Lobster Festival" on the top and the Festival logo
in the lower left-hand corner. The posters are available free-of-charge
from any Recreation Department in Shelburne County.
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May 13, 2010
Clikc on the poster to view as a PDF
May 11, 2010
Annual Summer Fun Guide publishing underway
- Free publicity for local events
Hello everyone! It's Seth Renaud Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Shelburne. I am requesting that if any institutions, clubs or societies within the Town of Shelburne want to have their events published in the Town of Shelburne Recreation Department Summer Fun Guide, to send me their information by May 24th in order for their events to be included in the Summer Fun Guide. To contact me to provide me with your event information please call: 902-875-3783 fax: 902-875-3932 or preferably e-mail:tnshelb@auracom.com The Fun Guide will be available June 1st.
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Forrest Walkabout comes to Shelburne May 23 & 24
This summer Emily Forrest will be walking the 2995 km of Nova Scotia
Coastline,
covering approximately 40 km a day and stopping in over 88 communities!
She invites
all Nova Scotians to join her as she walks through your community or
online at
www.walkaboutns.ca.
The Forrest Walkabout's goals are to promote Heart & Stroke Walkabout
and encourage
Nova Scotians to walk for better health and well-being and to raise
awareness of Brigadoon,
a year-round facility being built in NS for youth living with chronic
illness.
Walk with Emily Online:
Search "FORREST WALKABOUT" on Google or Facebook
read
about Emily in the May 11, 2010 issue of The Coastguard
Join In!
Walk with Emily in Shelburne:
May 23
Jordan Falls - Shelburne 8:00 am departure
Jordan Ferry @ Jordan Ferry Rd - 2 hrs - 10:00 am
Sandy Point @ unknown rd - 6.5 hrs - 2:30 pm
Shelburne @ Water and King - 7.75 hrs -3:45 pm
May 24
Shelburne - Port Clyde - 7:00 am departure
Gunning Cove @ Fort Point Rd - 3.25 hrs - 10:15 am
North East Harbour @ Hbr Fire Dept Rd - 7.5 hrs - 2:30 pm
Port Clyde @ Rte 309 - 9.5 hrs - 4:30 pm
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Tot Soccer program looking for volunteer coordinator
It's World Cup year and The Shelburne Parks and Recreation Dept.
is looking for a Volunteer Program Coordinator for "Little Tots Soccer"
in order to offer the program again this summer. This fun program is for
pre-school aged children and offers the opportunity for them to not only
develop skills but also develop an interest in the sport of soccer.
We would like to be able to offer this program in
early June and have it run until sometime in August. We are able to have
the program fit the schedule of the Volunteer Program Coordinator. Parental
supervision and involvement is required along with the volunteer coordinating
the program. Anyone else who is willing to volunteer with the program is
of course welcome.
If you are interested in becoming involved please
contact Special Events Coordinator Seth Renaud at the Parks and Recreation
office by phone: 875-3783, fax: 875-3932, or e-mail: tnshelb@auracom.com
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Bird Watching - Saturday, May 22 / 10 Port L'Hebert, Shelburne County
Leaders: Dorothy Poole 354-4844 email dpoolex@ns.sympatico.ca
Clyde Stoddart 745-2105 email sawwhetowl@gmail.com
Meet at 8 am at the Chef's Table (formely the Grub 'n' Grog Restaurant)
on Highway 103 at Sable River. Will explore the Sable River areas as well
as the areas in and around Port L'Hebert. Wear sturdy footwear and bring
a lunch. No storm date for this trip.
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May 3, 2010
Our Community - Something For Everyone - Door prize winner
The door prize for Our Community -Something for Everyone at SRHS on
April 24 was Donna Newell of Port LaTour.
Donna won $25 for herself and she chose Camp Jordan as her designated
group to receive $100.
Congratulation Donna and Camp Jordan!
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The results of the Shelburne County Recreation Society’s Needs Analysis
Study for an indoor swimming pool are in!
Wendy Donovan of dmA Consulting will be presenting her findings at
a meeting April 21, 7 pm at the Shelburne Regional High School Cafetorium.
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South West Health will hold a public consultation meeting to discuss the Roseway Hospital Emergency Department on Wednesday, April 14 at the Shelburne High School.
This meeting will be a chance to talk with the public about what is being done to improve coverage for the Roseway Hospital Emergency Department. It is also an opportunity for the public to share their ideas and solutions to help South West Health fulfill our commitment to minimize temporary closures and keep the Roseway Hospital Emergency Department OPEN 24/7.
The format of the meeting will be similar to our public consultation meeting held in Digby last month. A short presentation will be followed by an opportunity for the audience to provide input. All information gathered at the meeting will be shared with the Minister of Health in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government Emergency Room Accountability Act which requires District Health Authorities to consult with communities affected by temporary Emergency Department closures.
People unable to attend the meeting can still provide input by sending it to:
Blaise MacNeil, CEO, South West Health
60 Vancouver St.,
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 2P5
Fax: 742-0369
info@swndha.nshealth.ca
For more info, visit: www.swndha.nshealth.ca
Meeting Feedback form in PDF format
Applications for Student Summer Employment
Applications for student summer employment with the Parks and Recreation Department will be received until 4:30pm on Friday April 16, 2010.
Application forms, job descriptions and other information can be obtained by contacting the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Office, 168 Water St., 2nd floor. Phone 875 3873.
Application forms are also available at the Town Office, and the Human Resource Centre, 218 Water St. These forms can also be downloaded from the Town’s website www.auracom.com/tnshelb - use the Parks and Recreation Department link. Applications already on file for this year do not need to be re-submitted. Applications and/or resumes may be submitted by mail, fax, email, or delivered by hand.
All positions may be subject to funding approvals.
Hiring for all positions is conditional on completion of Consent for
Disclosure of Criminal Record Information, a Child Abuse Register – Request
for Search, and a Drivers License Client Record Abstract.
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Job Descriptions: Special Events Coordinator/ Parks Worker Parks Worker Application for Employment
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SOCCER CLINICS - Coaches & Referees
What: Soccer Mini-coaching clinic
When: Friday April 23
Time: 6-8pm
Where: École secondaire de Par-en-Bas
Cost: FREE
For Who: This clinic is for people who coach the soccer skills level
and the under 8 levels.
What: Soccer Community coach-children clinic
When: Saturday April 24Time: 9am to... 5pm
Where: École secondaire de Par-en-BasCost: $30
For Who: This clinic is for people who coach the under 10 and under
12 levels.
Anyone interested in taking part in these coaching clinics, please contact the Argyle Recreation Department at 648-3379.
Referee Soccer Clinic
May 1 & 2, 20109am to 5pm Barrington Recreation Complex
For anyone interested in taking the soccer referee clinic, please click
on the link below and fill out the necessary forms and then send them off
to Soccer Nova Scotia. If further information is required you may contact
John Shaar at 637-3479 or Ginette d’Entremont at 648-3379.
ALSO, please let us know if you are signing up for the course.
http://www.soccerns.ns.ca/images/Referee%20Entry%20Level%20Registration%20Form%202010.doc .
Ginette d'Entremont
Recreation Director
Municipality of Argyle
P.O. Box 10, Tusket, NS
B0W 3M0
Phone: (902) 648-3379
South Shore Grand Prize Winner!
And the winner is...Kim Raynard from Yarmouth County. Congratulations
to Kim and her family. Kim and family win a weekend getaway to White Point
Beach Resort.
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“Our Community – Something for Everyone – booth space still available
"Our Community – Something for Everyone” will be held at SRHS on April 24, 2010.
The day provides an excellent opportunity for groups and organization to showcase information on activities and events that take place in the various communities that make up Shelburne County. To date more than 20 booths are registered and there is still room for more.
The Planning Committee is working on other activities to round out the day. Musical performances, demonstrations, presentations, games and fun are being planned. There will be numerous door prizes provided by exhibitors. Attendees can also fill out a ballot to win $100 f or their favourite organization and $25.00 for themselves.
Contact your local Recreation Department, Volunteer Services, or King Street Family Resource for more information or to register.
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Press Release
March 5, 2010
Lobster Festival Draw – a perfect fundraising opportunity
The 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival will be held June 3-7, 2010. To help offset some of the costs for promoting the Festival, the Lobster Festival Committee will be having 8 draws for a total of 80 pounds of lobster. Tickets will be sold until June 1. The draws will be made at the Sandy Point Recreation Centre on June 3 - each for 10 pounds of fresh, Shelburne County lobster.
The tickets sales provide volunteers in the County with an opportunity to raise money for their own use. Any group that sells tickets can keep half of their sales for their group. Both the Lobster Festival Committee and the community group selling benefit.
Tickets will be available for distribution to groups interested in fundraising from each of the Recreation Offices in Shelburne County.
For more information, contact any Recreation Department Office in Shelburne County.
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The Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Shelburne and the Parks Department of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne wish to congratulate the following winners of the fourth and final week of draws for the “Take The Roof Off Winter” promotion happening throughout Nova Scotia.
Red Toque Winners: Ryan Burton, Christina Harris, Nancy Goodwin,
Kyra Taylor and Heidi Wagner
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Cheques for $25.00: Cyndi Matheson, Richard Burton, Annette Davis
and Donna Morash
All participants’ names will be entered into a draw selecting the entry
from this area for the South Shore Grand Prize – a weekend at White Point
Beach Lodge sponsored by South Shore Active Communities.
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February 23, 2010
“Our Community – Something for Everyone Committee
meeting ”
Community organizations and Recreation Departments throughout Shelburne County will be teaming up to present “Our Community – Something for Everyone” on April 24, 2010 at Shelburne Regional High School.
The purpose of the day is to provide information on organizations, agencies, programs, activities and events that take place in the various communities that make up Shelburne County. Last year about 40 different booths from throughout the County displayed information and provided an opportunity to make contact with them on a personal basis at the “Our Community” event in Shag Harbour at ERMES. To date more than 20 booths are registered.
“Our Community – Something for Everyone” is held during Volunteer Week,
which is April 18 - 24 in 2010. Musical performances for children
and adults, demonstrations, presentations, games and fun are also being
planned for the day. There will be numerous door prizes provided by exhibitors.
The next meeting to continue planning for 2010 will be held
on Friday March 12 at 10:00am in the Seminar Room at Shelburne Regional
High School.
Representatives of community groups or agencies that may want to take part in planning the day are welcome to attend. Please contact your local Recreation Department, Volunteer Services, or King Street Family Resource for more information.
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February 23, 2010
Lobster Festival Committee meets to continue planning for 2010
The 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster
Festival will be June 3-6, 2010.
The Shelburne County Lobster Festival Committee
is continuing its planning for the 2010 Festival at a meeting at the Shelburne
Municipal Building 136 Hammond Street on Tuesday March 9 at 6:30pm.
Community groups and organizations that
are planning to host events that will take place during the timeframe of
the Festival are invited top attend to help the Committee coordinate the
overall schedule of events for the Festival.
Work has already begun on preparation of
the Festival brochure. It will contain a complete schedule of events for
the County-wide Festival. Information on events will be included in the
brochure and as a part of other publicity for the Festival at no charge.
The brochure is distributed throughout the County and at other tourism
points in the province prior to the Festival.
This year the Committee is trying to match potential sponsors with events. Businesses that may be interested in sponsoring events can also attend the meeting, or contact their local Recreation Department.
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Winners – Week # 3
The Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Shelburne and the Parks Department of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne wish to congratulate the following winners of the third week of draws for the “Take The Roof Off Winter” promotion happening throughout Nova Scotia this month.
Red Toque Winners: Darren Lloyd, Bonnie Williams-Lloyd, Tara Perry,
Heidi Wagner and Douglas Hartley.
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Cheques for $25.00: Peggy Ruiz, Steven Davis, Wanda Swansburg
and Christina Harris.
To participate you must be physically active during the week and write that activity on a record sheet provided. You then call in to either Recreation Department (Town 875-3873 or Municipality 875-3544, ext. 225) on Monday of the following week to have your name entered for four weekly draws of nine prizes.
All those that participate will be entered into a draw selecting the entry from this area for the South Shore Grand Prize – a weekend at White Point Beach Lodge sponsored by South Shore Active Communities.
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Winners – Week # 2
The Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Shelburne and the Parks Department of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne wish to congratulate the following winners of the second week of draws for the “Take The Roof Off Winter” promotion happening throughout Nova Scotia this month.
Red Toque Winners: Charlotte Scott, Sue Renaud, Steven Davis,
Jo-anne Hordal and Donna Morash
Cheques for $25.00: Kady Hartley, Erin Hartley, Terrie Buchanan and
Ryan Burton
To participate you must be physically active during the week and write that activity on a record sheet provided. You then call in to either Recreation Department (Town 875-3873 or Municipality 875-3544, ext. 225) on Monday of the following week to have your name entered for four weekly draws of nine prizes.
All those that participate will be entered into a draw selecting the entry from this area for the South Shore Grand Prize – a weekend at White Point Beach Lodge sponsored by South Shore Active Communities.
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More SRHS Community Use Programs
Winners – Week # 1
The Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Shelburne and the Parks Department of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne wish to congratulate the following winners of the first week of draws for the “Take The Roof Off Winter” promotion happening throughout Nova Scotia this month.
Red Toque Winners: Isaac DeMolitor, Cyndi Matheson, Rebecca Deinstadt,
Sue Renaud, and Donna Morash.
Cheques for $25.00: Charlotte Scott, Darren Lloyd, Lisa DeMolitor,
and Anita Demings
To participate you must be physically active during the week and write that activity on a record sheet provided. You then call in to either Recreation Department (Town 875-3873 or Municipality 875-3544, ext. 225) on Monday of the following week to have your name entered for four weekly draws of nine prizes.
All those that participate will be entered into a draw selecting the entry from this area for the South Shore Grand Prize – a weekend at White Point Beach Lodge sponsored by South Shore Active Communities.
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Shelburne's 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale set for June 5
Over 100 retail merchants, restaurants, community organizations and citizens will be participating in the largest yard and sidewalk sale on the southwest shore on Saturday, June 5th from 8am to 2pm! This event will be held rain or shine. As an added feature to the day's activities, the two Shelburne longboats will be in the harbour and the general public is invited to go for a ride or a row in the longboats, free of charge! The Shelburne Farmer's Market will also be open for business that day. Join us as well for the 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival running from 3-6 June.
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RFD
February 9, 2010
... Recreation Facility Development Conference
April 9/10, Liverpool
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS) in partnership
with the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection is very
pleased to offer an opportunity for those involved in and/or considering
building a new recreation facility to learn more about what it takes to
build and operate a recreation facility.
Being held on April 9/10, 2010 at the Best Western Hotel Conference
Centre in Liverpool, NS, the Conference is designed to increase the knowledge
and awareness of those directly involved in the recreation facility development
process and bring together municipal leaders and facility planners to discuss
a variety of topics.
Come listen, learn and be inspired by leaders in the recreation facility
community who have “been there, done that.”
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New information on Community Foundation of Nova Scotia meeting - February 24.
The meeting will be at: 11:30 am on February 24, 2010
Men’s Meeting Room, Shelburne Community Centre (Fire Hall)
There will be a light lunch.
Please feel free to pass these details on to anyone else you think might
be interested in Allison’s presentation.
Please tell anyone you invite to let Emily Tipton know if they will
be coming so she can make sure we have enough food!
Emily Tipton, P.Eng.
ICSP Planner / Project Coordinator
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
etipton@municipalityofshelburne.ca
(902) 875-3489
Previous information on the meeting
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Lobster Festival Committee meets to continue planning for 2010
The 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival will be June
3-6, 2010. The Shelburne County Lobster Festival Committee is continuing
its planning for the 2010 Festival at a meeting at the Sherose Island Recreation
Centre on Thursday February 18 at 6:30pm.
Community groups and organizations that are planning to host
events that will take place during the timeframe of the Festival are invited
top attend to help the Committee coordinate the overall schedule of events
for the Festival.
Work has already begun on preparation of the Festival brochure.
It will contain a complete schedule of events for the County-wide Festival.
Information on events will be included in the brochure and as a part of
other publicity for the Festival at no charge. The brochure is distributed
throughout the County and at other tourism points in the province prior
to the Festival.
This year the Committee is trying to match potential sponsors with events. Businesses that may be interested in sponsoring events can also attend the meeting, or contact their local Recreation Department.
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More Lobster Festival NEWS
Strong, Healthy & Vibrant Communities - Community
Foundation of Nova Scotia - presentation
Are you interested in ensuring our communities are strong, vital, resourceful and resilient? Are you interested in learning more about how we can nurture and build on our community’s strengths and assets? Are you interested in developing local leadership, investing in sustainability, championing justice or mobilizing civic participation and resources?
Allison Kouzovnikov, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) is coming to Shelburne on February 24, 2010.
She would like to meet with local charities, community groups and community leaders to tell us a bit more about the CFNS, what it does and how it can help charities and non-profit organizations. She would also like to provide our community leaders with some information about the services they provide for charitable endowment funds for non-profits, and the benefits of establishing a dedicated charitable endowment fund to serve local community projects in our area.
If you are interested in meeting with Allison and learning more about the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia and how it can support organizations in the Shelburne area, please let me know.
Please indicate the best time of day for you to meet on February 24 as well – we can do a breakfast or a lunch, or a meeting at some point during the day. All are welcome, please pass on to anyone you think may be interested.
More information on the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia can be found below. You can also visit their web site at www.cfns.ca.
Emily Tipton, P.Eng.
ICSP Planner / Project Coordinator
Municipality of the District of Shelburne
etipton@municipalityofshelburne.ca
(902) 875-3489
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is a public foundation established by and for the people of Nova Scotia.
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is an emerging community foundation. We are a member of Community Foundations of Canada, which represents a network of 160+ community foundations nationally, and who together hold close to $3 Billion in assets. In 2007, community foundations distributed over $175 Million to communities across Canada.
We engage in three core activities:
we establish and maintain endowment funds to support registered charities
and other eligible recipients;
we engage in strategic grant-making; and
we provide leadership with respect to a broad range of community issues,
connecting people who care with causes that matter.
As an independent charitable organization, we are limited only by the will and imagination of our donors. We believe in the power of individuals and organizations working together to effect positive change in our communities. We encourage projects which promote self-sufficiency and long term sustainability but we’re not afraid to experiment either. We recognize that innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism are key contributors to success, especially in our Atlantic Canadian environment. We actively seek projects which have the potential for high impact, no matter how big or small they may be.
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click on the icon for more information
For release February 2, 2010
“Our Community – Something for Everyone”
Community organizations and Recreation Departments throughout Shelburne County will be teaming up to present “Our Community – Something for Everyone” on April 24, 2010 at Shelburne Regional High School.
The purpose of the day is to provide information on organizations, agencies, programs, activities and events that take place in the various communities that make up Shelburne County. Last year about 40 different booths from throughout the County displayed information and provided an opportunity to make contact with them on a personal basis at the “Our Community” event in Shag Harbour at ERMES.
“Our Community – Something for Everyone” is held during Volunteer Week,
which is April 18 - 24 in 2010. Musical performances for children
and adults, demonstrations, presentations, games and fun are also being
planned for the day. There will be numerous door prizes provided by exhibitors.
The next meeting to begin planning for 2010 will be held on
Friday February 12 at 11:00am at the Sherose Island Recreation Centre,
Barrington.
Representatives of community groups or agencies that may want to take part in planning the day are welcome to attend. Please contact your local Recreation Department, Volunteer Services, or King Street Family Resource for more information.
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for more information
Jerry Locke
875 3873
tnshelb@auracom.com
January 28., 2010
YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A FOCUS GROUP TO PROVIDE INPUT TO:
The Shelburne County Recreation Society’s
AQUATIC NEEDS ANALYSIS STUDY
The Shelburne County Recreation Society is currently assessing the community’s interest in and support for an indoor aquatic facility. We will be conducting a telephone survey of residents in the next few weeks as well as a series of focus groups that will help us to explore this issue. The focus groups will meet as following:
Shelburne Fire Hall
Monday February 15, 2010 7:00-8:00
Barrington Recreation Center (Sherose Island) Tuesday February
16, 2010 7:00-8:00
Lockeport Rec Center Wednesday February
17, 2010 7:00-8:00
Each focus group will be approximately one hour. People will be divided into the following groups; seniors, teens, parents with young children, local businesses and a general group of interested community members. Everyone is welcome!
This is an important study for our community and your opinions and thoughts will help us to assess whether this is a project we should pursue in Shelburne County. Please feel free to forward this information on to anyone you think would like to attend.
Should you have any questions regarding the study or this process, please do not hesitate to contact Cathy Holmes at 875-4197 or Teresa Huskilson at 875-2950.
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Lobster Festival Committee preparing information for 2010 brochure
The 24th Annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival will be June 3-6, 2010.
The Shelburne County Lobster Festival Committee is beginning to
assemble information for its 2010 program brochure. The brochure will contain
a complete schedule of events for the County-wide festival.
Community groups and organizations that are planning to host events
that will take place during the timeframe of the Festival can have information
on their event included in the brochure and as a part of other publicity
for the Festival at no charge.
Members of the Festival Committee will be selling ads to local businesses
to help offset the cost of printing the brochure. The brochure is distributed
throughout the County and at other tourism points in the province prior
to the Festival.
If your group has an event that could be included as part of the Festival
brochure, or if your business is interested in sponsoring an event during
the Festival please contact your local Recreation Department
The deadline for including events in the brochure is March 31, 2010.
Other publicity and information deadlines will follow.
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Consultation Session on Youth, Feb. 2
What would it take to make Shelburne County children and youth healthy, safe, nurtured, and responsible - and given the right opportunities to be the best they can be? On February 2, that is the question YOU can help answer.
The Tri-County Child and Youth Action Committee (CAYAC) is a group of local managers or designates from the Nova Scotia provincial government departments of Health, Justice, Health Promotion and Protection, Education and Community Services. It is also comprised of managers or designates of local school boards and service providers as well as community-based organizations and youth. It is one initiative resulting from a much larger, province-wide strategy for children and youth.
CAYAC's vision is that children and youth are healthy, safe, and nurtured, and responsible - and given the right opportunities to be the best they can be.
Over the next month, CAYAC – in partnership with the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship – will be facilitating community consultations in Shelburne, Digby, and Yarmouth Counties. The purpose of these consultations will be to gather opinions about how we can take action to improve the lives of our children, families, and youth.
LOCATION: Sherose Island Recreation Centre, Barrington Passage February 2, 2-4pm (storm date is February 3)
RSVP: email Joel.Stoddart@acadiau.ca, phone toll free 1.866.654.4499, text your name and phone number to 902.698.1736.
To join the discussion on Facebook, visit www.acsbe.com/cayac
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