Local Non Profit Organizations & Community Events are Posted FREE of Charge
Farmers’ Market in Caledonia. Markets will run every Saturday, 9:00 -11:00am until September 18, with a one-of, Thanksgiving market on October 9th. We can be found again this year at the Queens County Fair Grounds in Caledonia, outside in the sunshine or in the pavilion.
June 30th Strawberry supper, Kempt Community Hall Hwy8 4:30 – 6:00 pm
July 1 - all day- Canada Day in downtown Bear River. Happy Birthday Canada. Celebrate with facepainting, cake, artist demos, kids games, food, music and lots more!
The Canada Games 2011 Torch Relay will come to Queens twice in July. The first relay will happen during the Privateer Days parade on July 3rd and the 2nd relay will occur during the Parks Day events at Kejimkujik National Park on July 17th. If you know of anyone between the ages of 12-21 who would like to carry the torch, they can fill out an application here http://thechronicleherald.ca/promos/torchrelay.html
July 1st in Caledonia! “Celebrate Canada!” Program Sponsored by: North Queens Board of Trade, Region of Queens Municipality, Heritage Canada and our local business and organizations. Organized by North Queens Board of Trade. New for this year! Poster and essay contest. Poster Topic: Draw a picture that represents/means being Canadian to you. Age group: 4 - 7 years. Essay Topic: What does being Canadian mean to you? Age groups: 8 - 18 19 and older Attach your name and phone number to the back of the essay/poster. Drop off your entry at the Caledonia Visitor Information Centre by June 20th, 5:00 pm. One Prize for each age group of $25.00 awarded on July 1st. Winning entries will be displayed on July 1st at Hunt Park. Others may be viewed at the VIC. Activities for the day:
11:00 - 2:00 Masonic Hall - Pancake Brunch 2:00 Hunt Park - Opening Ceremonies Welcome, Oh Canada, Flag Raising, Presentations, Speeches, and Cake Cutting Draw for “Springo” Shop Local Program Pie in the Face Corporate Challenge Prizes awarded for Poster/Essay Contest ALL AFTERNOON - BBQ & GAMES & MUSIC Bean Bag Toss, Fish Pond, Cake Walks, Scavenger Hunts, For the Grown-ups! 9:30 am Adult Scavenger Hunt begins: Register at the VIC In the afternoon: Ladies “Fry Pan Toss” Contest “Carry your Wife/Partner” Contest “Donut Eating” Contest Variety of Musical entertainment through out the afternoon Evening Music by: Charlie Purcell and the Newfie Country Band
At Dusk - Fire Works Over Mary Lake Everyone Welcome Make sure to bring your Lawn Chairs!
July 17 – 1-4 pm Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour 'show and tell' at the Digby Arena. Sides, demos and talks. info: 1-902-462-3886 or agross@eastlink.ca
Search & Rescue meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Westfield Hall 7pm. New volunteers welcome. Wayne Fiddis 685-3993
Bingo North Queens Fire Department Hwy 8 Caledonia every Wednesday 7:15pm Sept through June each year
Fireman's Breakfast 3rd Saturday of each month 7am -11pm Hyw 8 Caledonia
Legion Branch 87 breakfast 1st Saturday of each month 8am - 11am
Seniors Day Out Club 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-3 Westfield Hall ages 55 and up Linda 682-2593
Youth Group ages 6 to 12 1pm to 3 pm first Saturday of each month Westfiled Hall Linda 682-2593
Caledonia Karate Club Current class 3pm No Queens High School Tuesday and Thursday each week. $25.00 per month. Evening classes can be scheduled for adults and families. Please call Miho at 682-2013 to discuss your interests and scheduling conveniences.
United Church Services of the Caledonia Pastoral Charge - 1st Sunday Trinity United in Pleasant River at 9:30 am - Caledonia United at 11:00am. (contemporary worship service)
2nd & 4th Sundays Caledonia United at 9:30 am - St Paul's United in Maitland Bridge at 11:00am. - 3rd Sunday Caledonia United at 9:30am - Trinity United Pleasant River at 11:00am.
Please join us! If you enjoy lively music, modern instrumentation and a contemporary understanding of the word please join us in Caledonia at 11:00 am the 1st Sunday of each month.
Annapolis Royal Bingo Annapolis Royal Legion Wednesdays doors open at 7pm
Annual 30 Mile Yard Sale. Saturday August 7th. Caledonia and surrounding towns. Rain or shine. Info: 682-2470 Sponsored by the Caledonia VIC. This is truly a huge event. Starting gate opens at 9am. Pick up a guide map at the VIC center 9874 Hwy 8. Caledonia..across from Clover Farm Then you are off to the races galloping around to find the best bargains. Something new this year! Sidewalk sales and open houses sponsored by local merchants. Meet the owners and staff. Take a virtual tour of their businesses. Check out the bargains. Caledonia the middle of everywhere…come join us!
