What's happening in Metro Moncton?
Published Thursday July 2nd, 2009
To celebrate New Brunswick's 225th birthday, "Anna's Garden Party" will be held at the historic McClelan Manor in Riverside-Albert on Saturday, July 4, from 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. Lt. Gov. Hermenegilde Chiasson will be in attendance and His Honour will plant a commemorative maple tree in McClelan Park. Other activities include: heritage displays, horse and wagon rides, tours of McClelan Manor and the Riverside Consolidated School. There will be musical entertainment and refreshments for all. Everyone is welcome to this "free" community celebration. Bring your lawn chair.
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Swine Flu, Super Bugs, Don't Fear! Be Informed! Build a better immune system naturally. Monday, July 6, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moncton Lions Community Centre on 473 St. George Street. No admission.
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The Albert County Historical Society's annual Quilt Show and Sale is a visit you shouldn't miss! Drop in and see quality quilts, quilt tops, crib quilts and many, many smaller hand-crafted sewn articles. The show is to be held in the Community Hall in Hopewell Cape only one part of the newly restored Albert County Museum Complex on Rte 114, just two miles before The Rocks. Show dates are July 7-11, Tuesday to Friday 9:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission only $2. No charge for children aged 12 and under. All profit realized go for museum maintenance and programs.
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4th Annual Summer Festival will take place at Tansy Lane Herb Farm on 490 Albert Mines Rd. Albert Mines on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring: Walk and Talk in the herb gardens, tincture making with Blossom Bitting N.D., music by Jim Blewett and David LeBlanc, Horse-drawn wagon rides, brunch and much more.For further information call Carole 734-3006, tansyln@nb.sympatico.ca, check www.tansylane.com for schedule
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This summer, the Thomas Williams House will be offering four exciting day camps for children ages 5 to 8! Step back in time and have some traditional fun with the Thomas Williasm House staff as you explore various victorian themes. Victorian Entertainment : July 6th - 9th; Music to my Ears: July 20th - 23rd; Behind the Scenes with the Victorians: August 10th -13th. What's more, the Thomas Williams House will also host a series of victorian family workshops in July and August. Call 857-0590 or visit www.moncton.ca/heritage for details.
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The staff of the Thomas Williams House is excited to be launching a new initiative for the 2009. Join us every Friday for our Musical Luncheons. Unwind at the end of a long week with a delightful lunch of soup, salad, sandwich, tea, and dessert in our verandah tearoom, accompanied by the gentle sounds of live music performed by local musicians. Music will run from 12:30 to 1:30. Seating is limited, tickets are 15$. Call 857.0590 or visit www.moncton.ca/heritage for details.
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Lots of fun to be had at the Moncton Museum this summer! Take part in one of our exciting day camps or explore the world around you with the AGENT M club on Saturday Mornings. July 6th-10th - Our Canadian Animals (ages 5-7) July 20th - 24th The Aboriginal Nations (ages 5-7) Augyst 10th -14th The Great Explorers (ages 8-12) August 24th - 28th Architecture (ages 8-12) Call 856.4383 or visit www.moncton.ca/heritage for details.
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McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre presents "Let's Twist Again" until August 30. The year is 1966 and the game of Twister is a global sensation. In Moncton, rival competitors clash in the ultimate showdown for Twister supremacy.
Fans gather to witness the event of the century but some would rather see the game put back in it's box for good. When the spinner stops and the foot drops, who will fall? Who will rise to victory? And who will find something even greater?
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Sky's the Limit "¦ or is it? Empowerment and Esteem Summer Camp for girls ages 8-14 will take place at Clue Beausejour in Moncton from June 29-July 3 and July 6 to July 31. The camp will allow girls to develop their creative side through art, dance, body movement, yoga, drama and storytelling. For more information on registration, phone:506-384-2893 or e-mail skysthelimitorisit@hotmail.com
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NB Sport Academy Brings Breakdance, Gymnastics and Kids Yoga to Summer Camps! For its 3rd edition, NB Sport Academy summer camps will bring new and exciting activities to 5-12 year olds. This year, Terry Du, break dance teacher and 2008 winner of the Amateur Atlantic Dance Competition, Lise Bourgeois, kids yoga teacher and gymnast Caroline Bertrand, member of 2007 gymnastic Canada Games Team will share their expertise with the young campers. These fun activities will be offered in addition of 'classic' sports such as mini-volley, badminton, track and field, soccer and basketball. NB Sport Academy Summer Camps will be held at the "Le Mascaret" middle school (50, Léopold Belliveau Dr., Moncton ) between July 6 and 30, 2009. Registration can be done online at the Sport Academy website (http://www.asanb.ca) or by filling out the registration form available for download. For more information, please call (506)386-1023 or email info@asanb.ca
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Everyone be sure to mark September 3, 2009 on their calendars as this is the date of the 5th Annual Riverview Minor Hockey Club/Scotiabank Golf Tournament. The fun will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Moncton Golf and Country Club. For more information and to register visit our website at www.riverviewminorhockeyclub.com or call Bill Wiseman at 386-2206. Anyone interested in donating items for either the live or silent auction please contact Jennifer at 389-9996.
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