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The Town Crier a u g u s t 2 0 1 4
Members of Council 2
Motions from Unapproved Minutes Council Meeting of
July 21, 2014
2
Calendar of Events 3
More Calendar of Events
Biz News 4
What’s Happening 5
Interesting Info 7
Recreation News 8
More What’s Happening 6
T O W N O F A N N A P O L I S R O Y A L
Inside This edition
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PLEASE CONTACT
PUBLIC WORKS AT 532-8347
Mayor’s Open Office Hours
by appointment
during the month of August
Town Hall
will be closed August 4, 2014,
Natal Day. Regular office
hours will resume August 5, 2014.
REMINDER The Town of Annapolis Royal has an Outdoor Fire By-law. If in doubt, check it out!
annapolisroyal.com
NEW KEYS AVAILABLE FOR LEAF AND YARD WASTE DROP‐OFF SITE
TOWN OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
The lock at the leaf and yard waste drop‐off site has been changed.
New keys are available for residents, business occupants or owners of Town properties or contractors who are assisting them with leaf and yard waste removal. If you already have a key, bring your key to Town Hall to exchange it for a new one at no extra charge. If you do not have a key, you can obtain one for a non‐refundable key deposit in the amount of $25.
Whether exchanging a key or obtaining a new key, you will be requested to sign an agreement about the key and use of the leaf and yard waste drop‐off site.
At the site, remember to undo your bags and dump out your leaf and yard waste and take
your bags home to re‐use.
This site is only for leaf and yard waste . . . construction materials, batteries, paint cans etc. are NOT allowed.
HAPPY NATAL DAYS July 31st to August 4th
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If you witness any vandalism or unlawful behavior within the Town of Annapolis Royal, please report the incident to the Annapolis Royal Police Department. Thank you for your help in this matter.
To contact the Annapolis Royal Police Department
CALL 532-2427
Any time, 24 hours a day
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mayor Michael Tompkins [email protected]
Deputy Mayor Pat Power
Councillor Sherman Hudson [email protected]
Councillor Byron Mersereau
Councillor Paul Paquette [email protected]
The public is welcome to
attend all meetings.
Next Meetings
Council August 18th at 6 pm
Planning and Heritage Advisory
Committee September 2nd at 6:30 pm
Committee of the Whole September 3rd at 6 pm
Marketing & Economic
Development Committee September 9th at 6 pm
Board of Police Commissioners
September 10th at 9 am
Town Office Hours of Operation The Town Office is
open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm
Green Compost Bins Lids will be closed on the bins once the waste is picked up. This will help prevent odours
from escaping.
The Friends of the Annapolis Pool Society Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The minutes along with the president's report will be available on the website soon. Board members elected are as follows: Christine Igot (President), Pierre Igot (Treasurer), Lynn Lonmire (Secretary) and Wendy Abramson, Sue Bonnington and Donna Conyers as board members. The board thanks Helen Hardy for looking after our books, Danny McClair for printing our schedules and Rob Lawrie for his maintenance expertise. Anyone wishing to volunteer or help out at the pool is encouraged to contact Christine Igot at <[email protected]> or 532‐7978
Motions from Unapproved Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Held July 21, 2014 Motion a) Ratification of Order Pursuant to Section 346(1) of the Municipal Government Act – Electronic Vote Moved by Councillor Mersereau, seconded by Councillor Paquette to ratify the electronic poll of June 24, 2014: That Council hereby issues an Order pursuant to Section 346(1) of the Municipal Government Act on the property located at 378 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal as follows: As a result of failure to remedy the matters set out in the order dated April 16, 2012 and sent to the property owner via registered mail and ordinary mail on April 17, 2012, Town Council hereby Orders the property owner to correct and remedy the following items – within 28 days of receipt of an Order letter:
The exterior of the building as well as the fence on the property are in need of scraping and painting; The grounds require maintenance including raking of leaves, cutting the grass, whipper snipping and pruning of bushes; The roof shingles on the house are in need of replacement.
The property owner is hereby ordered to correct and remedy the items identified in points 1, 2 and 3, above within 30 days of receipt of this letter, in accordance with Section 346 of the Municipal Government Act. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Order within the time specified will result in entry on the property without warrant or other legal process to carry out the work specified above and the property owner will be billed for the work and it shall constitute a first lien on the property. Further, failure by the property owner to comply with this Order may result in a prosecution under Section 348(4) of the Municipal Government Act and, if found guilty, the imposition of a fine between $100 and $5,000 for each day the Order is not complied with, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for not more than three months. CARRIED Motion b) Pay Expenses after Tropical Storm Moved by Councillor Hudson, seconded by Councillor Paquette to give authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to pay the expenses as required for the cleanup after Tropical Storm Arthur. CARRIED Motion c) Public Access to First Lake Moved by Deputy Mayor Power, seconded by Councillor Hudson that Council endorse public access to First Lake and that the current signage at the entrance to the Lake be replaced with appropriate signage. CARRIED Motion d) Arts Unleashed re: Not for Profit Signage Moved by Councillor Mersereau, seconded by Councillor Hudson that Council approve the request to install a projecting wall sign at 324 St. George Street on a temporary basis for the period of July 23, 2014 to August 24, 2014. CARRIED Motion e) Application AR14-021-HER Moved by Deputy Mayor Power, seconded by Councillor Paquette to table the vote on application AR14-021-HER until the applicant responds to a request to consider the option of moving the emergency fire exit/staircase so the back of the property so that the staircase does not protrude as much, and subsequently an email poll vote be conducted. CARRIED Motion f) Issue an Order Moved by Councillor Paquette, seconded by Councillor Hudson “That Administration issue an Order under Section 63 of the Municipal Government Act and the Town of Annapolis Royal “Tree Inspection and Removal Powers Policy 2002-1” to the owner of 238 St. Anthony Street; that the Order stipulate the requirement within 30 days for removal of trees growing along the side of the house located at 232 St. Anthony Street and which are located between the house located at 232 St. Anthony Street and the driveway of 238 St. Anthony Street as the trees are deemed to be hazardous to persons and property of 232 St. Anthony Street; and that if the property owner of 238 St. Anthony Street does not comply with the Order within 30 days of service of a copy of the Order, Section 63 of the Municipal Government Act and Policy 2002-1 will be actioned. CARRIED
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13 “Blacksmithing” Alexa Jaffers Visit ARTsPLACE and watch Alexa of Mount Hanley at work on her portable propane forge. She will demonstrate the magic which happens as metal is heated, worked on an anvil, bent and twisted until it emerges on the other site as a beautiful and functional creation. Visitors can help Alexa with the design plans as the work progresses and will also be able to make their own cold work project. 12pm‐4:30pm & 6:30pm‐8 pm
15 “Free Dancing at the Market” ‐ Dance for Fun 'n' Fitness with Durline Melanson and students of Trans World Dance. The "Our Nova Scotia" class features music and dances relevant to this area. Enjoy the "Scotia Shuffle" in Annapolis Royal where it originated. Annapolis Royal Farmers' & Traders' Market Square (Across from the Wharf) Weather Permitting. 7 pm
16 "The Baroness Langford" c.1797 by George Chinnery R.A. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
17 "HMS Britannia, Man of War" c.1830s by James Buttersworth. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
18 Portrait of Friedrich Von Schiller. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
19 The Royal Academy part of the Salt Box Revisited lecture series. North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. $6.00 per person. North Hills, 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm, Registration required. 532‐2168
19 "Veduta del Castello dell'Acqua Guila" 1822 by Luigi Rossini. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
20 "William III" by Willem Wissing 1656‐1687. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
20 “Basket Making” George Goodin Mi’kmaq artist George Goodin has been designing, making and teaching traditional native basketry for years. He’ll be working outside at ARTsPLACE to demonstrate how wood is pounded out into layers to make the strips of wood used in weaving baskets, knapsacks and fishing kreels of all shapes and sizes. 12pm‐4:30pm & 6:30pm‐8 pm
20 “Dancing” Durline Melanson, Durline has been bringing the joy to dance to our region for over 20 years with everything from line dancing, tap, clogging, jive, and jitterbug to Dance 4Fun’n’Fitness and “Our Nova Scotia.” Join her for an evening of dance fun and get a sneak preview of her new fall dance sessions. 7pm‐9pm for more information www.arcac.ca
21 Carole Langille Poetry reading at ARTsPLACE, 7pm
21 Landscape painting in the style of John Constable. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
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Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal New Contemporary Dance Festival Launched in Nova Scotia. Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (FODAR) will feature performances by the locally‐based Company of Angels, Mocean Dance of Halifax and JD Dance from Toronto. The four‐day event, on stage at King’s Theatre is, in fact, a festival within a festival, running as part of ARTs Unleashed. Tickets are on sale now at King’s Theatre Box Office, 209 St. George Street, by phone at 902‐532‐7704, or online at kingstheatre.ca.
22 Portrait by Francisco De Zurbaran 1598‐1664. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
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"Paper Work" Ted Lind in the Mym Gallery at ARTsPLACE The artist Ted Lind draws with pencil, ink, and coloured washes on various types of paper and board. Similar to his acrylic paintings, he creates images that use intricate combinations of line, shape, and contrasting values. Viewing his works on paper engages the viewer in an appreciation of constructed solutions that express a joyful energy. For more information www.arcac.ca
2 Annual Parish Yard Sale at St. Luke's Parish Hall St. George St., Annapolis Royal, Saturday from 9am ‐1 pm and Monday (Natal Day) from 9am ‐ 1 pm. Hot dogs/Pop/Water available ‐ $1.00 each. Everyone Welcome!
3 “First Flowers” Exhibition at ARTsPLACE Gallery, 396 St. George Street. Join us for the opening reception of “First Flowers” by artist Sarah Maloney. This body of work was created from a short residency that Sarah undertook during the magnolia celebrations of Annapolis Royal in 2013. Sarah works with cast bronze sculptural installations. Please come by to meet the artist and hear about her work and process. 2pm‐4pm. All welcome, free admission. The exhibition will run through September 7.
5 “Clock Art” Dave Beckner Bridgetown Clock and Watchmaker, Dave Beckner will be at ARTsPLACE to show visitors how he creates his “Timecycles”, which are unique replicas of motorcycles made entirely from tiny watch parts. Drop in and test your own dexterity as you try to manipulate the watch parts or offer design suggestions to Dave and let him do the delicate gluing. 11am‐5 pm
5 “Chain Saw Carver” Dave Whitman Chainsaw artist and popular local author Dave Whitman of Paradise will be demonstrating his carving talents outside at ARTsPLACE. Dave will be working on a life size carving and also will use hand tools to create smaller carvings. Visitors, over the age of 16 will be able to try using the hand tools to carve. 11am‐5pm
6 “Guitar & Song Writing” Les Smith This would be the perfect time to dust off that guitar that has been relegated to the closet and get started on improving your skills. Join Les Smith at ARTsPLACE and let him answer your questions about folk music & guitars. He’ll be able to show you chords, introduce you to a wide range of songs, discuss the song writing process and entertain you with his never ending list of tunes. 12pm‐4:30pm & 6:30pm to 8pm
6 “Bagpiper” Peter Fyfe When you arrive in Annapolis, you won’t be able to miss Peter. He’ll be the guy decked out in full uniform playing the bagpipes on the front lawn of ARTsPLACE! Peter will introduce you to the unique stories associated with bagpipes and give you the history of their origin. He will play by request and keep you entertained. If you have a set of bagpipes, bring them along. As Drum Major of the Fundy Pipers, Peter may try to recruit you for the drum core. 11am‐5pm
10 Vintage Automobile Show, View cars, trucks and tractors dating from 1900‐1980. North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free family event. 1:00pm ‐ 2:00pm.
12 “Paradise Village Quilters” Fabric artist Nancy MacIntosh will have a display of the steps in quilting as well as many samples of handmade quilts. She will demonstrate the various techniques of piecing and applique which can be used in the creation of a quilted item. Nancy will have sewing kits for visitors to use in creating their own handcrafted project. Bring your friends and plan on a relaxing afternoon. 11am‐5pm
12 Kitchen pARTy at ARTsPLACE If you haven’t had the chance to attend one of the Kitchen pARTies, then give yourself a treat and make tonight the night. Everyone is welcome with the only requirement being that you should enjoy music. You can bring your guitar, banjo, drums, washboard, harmonica, tin whistle or your spoons and join in the music making or sit back, relax and let others entertain you. Refreshments are provided and a good time is guaranteed. 7pm‐9 pm
1 First Friday Evening Swim, Come out and swim under the stars to music. BBQ hotdogs available. from 8:30pm to 11pm, $4 or season pass
5 Acadian Kitchen Party Enjoy toe‐tapping music, nibbles with an Acadian flair and Nova Scotia wine, beer and cider in the mid‐summer Historic Gardens! www.AcadianKitchenParty.com 5pm‐8pm
13 Drawing Kelly Foxton Bear River Artist Kelly Foxton is the author and illustrator of the book, Mother Nature Knows. She invites you to come and connect with your inner artist through her fun and creative workshop where you can play with clay, paint butterflies in pencil crayon and create miniature landscapes in water color. 12pm‐4:30pm & 6:30pm‐8 pm
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Only 3 weekends between
Natal Day and Wharf Rat Rally! Make sure you get out and enjoy
our deck and the best of the summer days! Food served daily 11am-10 pm
Saturday 10am-10 pm Sunday 12 noon -8pm
Farmers & Traders Market Saturday mornings May ‐ October 8 am to 1 pm Wednesday afternoons July and August 10 am to 2 pm Local trades and farmers gather to sell their produce, crafts and collectibles. Live entertainment every market, weather permitting.
For Market information, call Corinne Warner at (902) 245‐4824
http://www.annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com
22 “Creative Writing Workshop” Carole Langille at ARTsPLACE. Carole Langille currently teaches Creative Writing Poetry at Dalhousie University. She has received Canada Council grants for poetry, non‐fiction and fiction as well as Nova Scotia Cultural Arts grants for poetry and fiction. Her work has been nominated for the Governor General's Award and the Atlantic Poetry Prize. Her fourth book of poetry, Church of the Exquisite Panic: The Ophelia Poems, was released in 2012. 10am‐1pm, $40 per person.
23 "The Wreckers" c.1790 by George Morland. Daily featured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
24 “Portrait of a Man” by Sir Francis Chantrey R.A. 1781‐1841. Daily fea‐tured masterpiece for ARTs UNLEASHED at North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. Free admission 9:30am‐5:30pm
26 "Keeping up with the Stuarts" ‐ History of 17th century English furniture, part of the Salt Box Revisited lecture series. North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry. $6.00 per person, 7:00pm ‐ 9:00pm. Registration required 532‐2168
26 “Play Writing” Dean Taylor Professional playwright and co‐founder of Kings Shorts, Festival of 10 Minute Plays, Dean Taylor brings a wealth of experience to the workshop he is offering at ARTsPLACE. He will guide people through the play writing process and offer helpful advice. 12pm‐4:30 pm
26 Kitchen pARTy The last Kitchen pARTy of the summer is not one you will want to miss! It is a time for some serious singing, toe tapping, humming, clapping, beating and strumming. Bring an instrument, bring a friend, kidnap a few summer visitors and bring them along or just bring yourself! Remember...refreshments are provided and the company is priceless! 7pm‐9pm
27 “Painting” Curphy Forrestall, Curphy Forrestall of Dartmouth will bring her experiences as a scenic artist for film and as a muralist to her workshop at ARTsPLACE. Visitors will have the opportunity to create their own artwork as they work with acrylic paints and learn about a variety of techniques such as glazing and brush mechanics.
27 “Writing/Origami” Monica Forrestall Writing: Monica brings her background as a writer about food, wine and lifestyle in Boston and New York to ARTsPLACE. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk about editorial writing and glean tips on writing articles for magazines and newspapers. Origami Workshop Join Monica for a workshop aimed at the young and young at heart! 2pm‐3pm
28 “Songwriter & Children’s Entertainer” Ashley Moffat Join award winning recording artist Ashley Moffat at ARTsPLACE. She will begin with a demo of some her songs and then review how they were created. She will talk about the process of song writing and discuss her connection of music and nature. During the last half, she will hold a song writing workshop. 1pm ‐4 pm
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Paint The Town 2014 August 16th & 17th 10am ‐ 6pm Annapolis Royal Area Gallery
located at the Legion on Victoria Street
More than 70 artists visit Annapolis Royal on August 16th and 17th for the annual Paint the Town© event. Throughout the weekend, they will paint or carve or shape iron at various sites around the town. The public is invited to watch the artists at work throughout the day – bids can be placed on art as soon as it reaches the Paint the Town gallery located at the Legion on Victoria Street; between 10am and 6pm. Final bids by 6pm each day. See something you can’t live without – purchase it at a “buy‐it‐now” gallery price, valid until 5pm. Participating artists have ranged from emerging talent to such well‐known names as Rose Adams, Wayne Boucher, Geoff Butler, Tom Forrestall, Brad Hall, David Lacey, Barbara McLean and Felicity Redgrave. They work in all styles, from traditional to contemporary, in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolour, iron, stone, wood, and photography. In previous years, they have produced an average of over 500 pieces of art over the weekend. For a list of this year’s artists, visit http://arcac‐artsplace.weebly.com/paint‐the‐town.html Paint the Town is organised by The Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC), and proceeds from the auction art sales are split 50/50 between the organization and the artists.
Port Royal Legion Br 21 Wednesdays ‐ Bingo 7:00 pm start time Executive Meeting ‐ Thursday 14 August 7:00 pm Natal Day Events: Friday 1st Aug ‐ Sunday 3rd August Friday 1st Aug ‐ BBQ 6 ‐ 8 pm $7.00; Karaoke Finals 9 pm ‐ 1am $5.00 admission Saturday 2nd Aug ‐ Legion Breakfast ‐ 8:30 ‐ 10:30 am Adults ‐ $7.00 Under 12 yrs ‐ $4.00; Dance in Lounge $8.00 Admission ‐ Band is Broken Circuit. Limited seating. Sunday 3rd Aug ‐ Giant Yard Sale Rain or Shine ‐ 9:00 am start. Tables available ‐ Legion table ‐ $10.00 or Bring your own ‐ $5.00 or sell from the trunk of your car; Horseshoe Tournament ‐ 10:00 am $5.00/person; BBQ 11:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm Hamburgers ‐ $4.00 Hotdogs $2.00. For more info call 532‐5196 Bridge and Senior Pool will resume in September.
Acadian Kitchen Party Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal Plan to visit the Historic Gardens in Annapolis Royal on Tuesday, August 5, 5‐8pm for the third annual Acadian Kitchen Party, held in the shady surroundings of the Acadian House. Community members and visitors will gather for an evening of toe‐tapping music by Unisson, tasty nibbles with an Acadian flair and Nova Scotia wine, beer, and cider. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket so you can relax, settle in and enjoy the evening! Children are welcome to enjoy this licensed event with their families! Please note: Minors under age 19 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets $25 (Children 7‐12 pay half price, and under 6, free). Cash bar. The Acadian Kitchen Party is a wonderful cultural event that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Be sure to experience it for yourself! For tickets & information, visit www.AcadianKitchenParty.com or www.HistoricGardens.com or call (902) 532‐7018.
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The first Natal Day celebration was organized in 1946 as a fund‐raiser to support the Legion building, then known as the Annapolis District Community Centre.
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL Golf Club & Restaurant
NATAL DAY MONDAY AUGUST 4th
Cuban Box Pig Roast $16 6 pm on the deck
or indoors if inclement weather. Buy golf vouchers on the day
$25 for 18 Holes of golf use anytime
Annapolis Royal Library Game Maker ages 10‐17 August 5th, 2014 10:00 ‐ 11:30 am In this workshop you’ll use a computer provided by the library to learn the basic concepts to make your own video game. Pre‐registration is required, Call 532‐2226 or go on our website valleylibrary.ca to register. LEGO Stop Motion Flick ages 7‐12 August 12th, 2014 10:00‐11:30 am Be creative and have some fun! As a group we will design the set and characters with Lego, along with a story‐line. Take some pictures and transform them into a stop motion flick. Pre‐registration is required, Call 532‐2226 or go on our website valleylibrary.ca to register. Makerlab ages 9‐13 August 19th, 2014 10:00‐11:30 am This is your chance to be introduced to the Maker craze. Build with an Arduion kit, play with Squishy circuits, race brush bots, and have fun with MaKey Makey. Discover the world of circuits and electronics. Pre‐registration is required, Call 532‐2226 or go on our website valleylibrary.ca to register. LEGO Mindstorms Robotics ages 9‐13 August 12th, 19th, 26th, 2014. 1:00 ‐ 2:30 pm Work in a group to build a robot and program it to do some pretty amazing things using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. Pre‐registration is required, Call 532‐2226 or go on our website valleylibrary.ca to register.
Thank You! The “Royal Robots” robotics team from ARRA, Annapolis Royal, have recently competed at the International Robotics Competition at the
University of Toronto. The fundraising to cover the costs for this trip was very successful. A huge thank‐you to all friends, neighbours and
community members who helped with this fundraiser. Special thanks to the following sponsors:
Acadian Seaplants R&D, Premier Stephen McNeil, NS Dept. Education, Michelin, Town of Annapolis Royal, East Coast Aquatics, Parish of Annapolis, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Lions Club, Annapolis Royal Loose Ends Trading Co., Royal Bank Annapolis Royal Branch, Moshelle Community Circle, Jon Gray Bespoke Handmade Shoes
House for Rent on Lower Saint George September 1st.
532‐3055 for inquiries
Thank You! A big thank you to all community members who bought a paver for the pool splash pad during our "Make a splash" campaign over Christmas. Your donation to the pool is always a great help. Feel free to come down and see your paver at the pool. An extra‐special thank you to the Annapolis Branch of the Scotiabank and the Scotiabank Bright Future program for raising $5,000 for the pool through their garden cart raffle. Thank you to all those in the community who bought tickets and who made very generous donations that were matched. And congratulations to Peter Mansour, the winner of the garden cart full of goodies. A much appreciated thank you to the County of Annapolis and the THRIVE! program for financing free Wednesday night swims.
Active Living News
Here’s what’s happening in the Town of Annapolis Royal to help keep you active, healthy, and happy.
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285 St. George Street
PO Box 310
Phone: 902-532-2043 Fax: 902-532-7443
Toll Free 1-877-522-1110
E-mail: [email protected] www.annapolisroyal.com
WASTE COLLECTION Pick-up Wednesday
August 13th and 27th 2014 For more information contact Valley Waste
at 1-877-927-8300 toll free or www.vwrm.com
REMINDER: The Town of Annapolis Royal
Waste Collection is Wednesday as per Week #1 of the Valley Waste Calendar
“Learn to Play Tennis” youth lessons August 11th‐14th, 9‐10A am at the Annapolis Royal Tennis Courts
Brought to you by the Annapolis Royal Tennis Association, there will be a 4 day mini‐camp to help learn the basic skills, form, and rules needed to play tennis! Open to players aged 8‐14, the total cost for the 4 day camp is only $20, with all proceeds to benefit the courts. Please bring your own racket, 2‐3 tennis balls, and a bottle of water. Who knows, Annapolis Royal may produce the next Eugenie Bouchard… Pre‐registration is required and space is limited, so please contact Noah at [email protected], or call (902)‐955‐1205 to sign up! If you do
not have your own racket and tennis balls, please let us know and we will do our best to find some equipment for your player to borrow. This is
available on a first come, first served basis.
Citizen Recreation Survey Results Thanks to everyone who participated in the Citizen Recreation
Survey this spring. Official results will be available for viewing
soon, and the data and insight that was collected was extremely
useful towards the development of future activity programming.
Walking was cited as the most popular form of physical activity in
Annapolis Royal, so look forward to some more fun guided walks
in the future both in Town and out in nature, or feel free to stop
by Town Hall for some of our excellent brochures on local
opportunities to walk, hike, and stroll…
Heart of the Valley Century Ride, August 10th
The Heart of the Valley Century Ride will be rolling through Annapolis Royal on August 10th. Registration for this cycling event is now open, if interested in participating or learning more about the various routes, please visit www.discovermiddleton.com. If you would like to volunteer to cheer on riders and help out at the
Annapolis Royal food stop, please contact Noah Scanlan, Active
Living Coordinator, at [email protected], or call
(902)‐955‐1205.
4th Annual 24 hour Swim‐a‐Thon August 8th‐9th 2014
What is a swim‐a‐thon ?? Our aim is to have someone swimming in the pool at any given time for the entire 24 hours, starting at 5:00 pm Friday August 8th and finishing at 5:00 pm on Saturday August 9th. How does it work?? First, phone and register yourself, or a team. Then decide how long you would like to swim for, and at what time. Book your swim time, then collect some pledges. The rest is fun, fun, fun!! This is not a competitive event. You can swim for as little as a half an hour ‐ or for many hours ‐ the choice is yours. We will be having a BBQ at 6:00 pm at the pool on Friday, live music, an evening Zumba class on the tennis courts, an Aquafit class, and breakfast at the pool on Saturday morning. Come on out, swim under the stars!! And help us raise money for our wonderful swimming pool! For more information, to register, or to book swim times, please phone Wendy or Jenn at 532‐7736 or Tina at 526‐0571 or email [email protected]
FREE PUBLIC Swimming every Wednesday night between
6:30 and 7:30 pm