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September 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings
george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
5,6,7
The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta
Sussex
432-9444 office
12
RCMP Musical Ride
Sussex
Sponsored by the Sussex Lions Club as part of their 50th anniversary
in Sussex.
20
10am-3pm
Harvest Day
Agricultural Museum of New Brunswick Inc., Sussex
Come and see how the harvest was done on New Brunswick farms in
years past. Woodcutting, grain threshing, butter churning and a
variety of other activities are planned. An old fashioned baked bean
lunch will be served at noon.
433-1699
August 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
15-17
dawn to dusk
NBAAC Giant Flea Market
Princes Louise Park, Sussex
900 venders
July 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
1
noon-11pm
Canada Day Celebrations
Sussex
Join us for a day of music, children’s activities and good family
fun to mark Canada’s birthday. Don’t miss the parade at 6:30 p.m. or
the best fireworks around at 10 p.m.
fundynb.tripod.com/canadaday
433-1085
7-13
Kings County Covered Bridges Festival
Kings County
Come and join a county-wide party celebrating our the Covered Bridge
Capital of Atlantic Canada
www.coveredbridges.ca
27
11am
2nd annual Walker Settlement Reunion
Waterford United Church, Waterford
following church their will be a potluck lunch. During the afternoon
there will be games & prizes, local history and family history
available for the area. A meeting will be about 4:30 with
hotdog/leftover supper to follow. Everyone is welcome who is either
from the area or interested in this area either for the history of
the area or fellowship with past neighbors.
Barb McInerney-Tamlyn at 432-9104
June 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
7
Great Balancing Act
Broadway Cafe`
Nina and James are young veterans of the music alt-music scene. They
had disappeared to the West and are now back ready to reconquer the
East with their delightful sweet folk/pop sound, close harmonies and
solid groove. As Nina herself puts it "lots of songs about flowers
and nature... songs that make you feel good".
Cover $8
14
Lupus Canada Medical Symposium
June 14th Crystal Palace Hotel, Dieppe NB titled "Living Well With
Lupus". Registration fee is $20.00 which includes meal. For
information call Lupus New Brunswick at1-877 303-8080 or to register
by credit card call 1 800 661 1468.
14
Teresa Malenfant
Broadway Cafe`
You read it right, New Brunswick's own first lady of the blues will
be right here with her trio bringing you a taste of soulful vocals
and top notch playing. Teresa has been away from the local scene
working in Europe but this now back in full force; taking her cue
from such great artists as Etta James, Dinah Washington et al, this
is the real article.
Advance tickets/booking only: $15
May 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
17
Antique Power Show
8th Hussars Sports Centre, Sussex
New Brunswick’s largest celebration of antique tractors and engines.
Come and see entries from all over the Maritimes and Maine. Auction
to be held.
433-1699
17
6-10pm
NDP-Meet the Candidate
460 Main St.
You are invited to drop in to our campaign headquarters at
460 Main St. on
Saturday May 17th
6pm-10pm for a meet the candidate evening.
Entertainment and Refreshments.
17
Laura Smith
Broadway Cafe`
Laura is back after her first time appearance last fall. Many of
those who saw her perform here in October called afterwards to tell
us how amazed and affected they were by her singing. Those of you
that know her music will be sure to want to book early as the show
sold out quickly last time around. Those of you who are unfamiliar,
check out http://www.laurasmith.ca/
Advance tickets/booking only: $15
18
2-4pm
Meet the Candidate
The Kings East NDP Riding Association
Cordially Invite You
To A Tea
At The Home Of
Kathy Young
To Meet Your Candidate
George Horton
1003 Main Street
Sussex, N.B.
24
2nd Annual Genealogy Fair
Sussex
The day will be spend researching. For those of you who have books
for sale - tables will be available at no charge. Their will be a
door charge though to cover costs for renting hall, paying the PANB
to come. With the proceeds again going to the buying of microfilms.
The Microfilms have been ordered. (All of the Kings County Census
films) I have been going back and forth with the Federal Archives
and I hope finally the films will be in Soon... Ideas for either
church records, death certificates, ect..?? to get next.
If anyone is interested in a table either to share your families
history or to sell books please let me know. also, for some who need
more that one table also let me know so I can plan ahead.
deadline to book a table will be May 1st. (this way I have a idea of
how many to setup space ahead of time)
Nancy Adams
190 Church Ave
Sussex, NB E4E 1Z5
2nd Annual Genealogy Fair May 24, 2003
Visit Kings Co Genweb www.rootsweb.com/~nbkings
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afternoon
Benefit
Sussex Legion
Support for John Watkins who has been off work for health reasons.
Entertainment
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Morgan Davis
Broadway Cafe`
Morgan has been in the recording studio in Toronto working on a new
CD of original and standard tunes. Here is a chance to see what's
coming. Morgan Davis is a long term blues traveler who can rivet
your attention with his guitar wizardry, make you laugh at some his
ribald blues or just plain lay the boogie on you. A solo act that
can sound like a band and a great entertainer wrapped in one
package.
Cover: $8
April 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
4-6
Figure Skating
Sussex
Ice Show
4
7:30pm
Art Lark
Sussex Art Gallery, 12 Maple Ave, Sussex
Tickets $25 available at Winterwood Natural Foods on Broad Street,
Sussex
4
7:30pm
community theatre
Norton Elementary School
Basement Players
The popular community theatre group will perform the comedy "Cracked
Nutts", with proceeds going to the school.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children under 12. They are
available at Hal Cripps’ Store in Norton
5
7pm
Country Music Night
Elgin Community Centre, Elgin
$5 admission
5
9:30am viewing 10:30am auction
7th annual "Celebrate Spring" auction
St.Frances Xavier Parish Hall, 110 Church Ave, Sussex
Sussex & Area Crisis Pregnancy Centre Inc food on site at "Cookie's
Cafe"
-see April 02 Kings Co. Record for list of items
-R.L.Bond and K.R.Bond-Auctioneers
5
7pm
Country Music Night
Canaan Community Hall, Cherryvale
$5 at the door. Proceeds for hall expansion
8
Hearings
Quality Inn
Members of the Justice Committee will travel across Canada to hold
hearings on marriage & the recognition of same-sex unions
9
7:30pm
Meeting
Pizza Delight conference room, Sussex
Dairy Town Classic basketball committee Annual General Meeting
Everyone welcome
23-25
Operation Nighthawk
Schoales Dam, Shepody Road, Kings County
Twenty-fifth anniversary of this popular Scouting event. Last year’s
event had 89 Scouts and 30 leaders participating
23-27
15th annual Dairy Town Classic Basketball Camp
Sussex Elementary School, Sussex Middle School
Peter MacAleenan is organizing this event.
25th 26th 27th
5pm-9pm 10am-9pm 12noon-5pm
Kiwanis Home & Lifestyle Show
Sussex Arena
Admission; $2.00 per person or $5.00 per family
There will be door prizes and draws all weekend. There are alot of
new
exhibitors this year. Fun for the whole family.
All proceeds from this event will go back into the community.
Kiwanis
Club of Sussex is a non-profit International ogranization. One of
our
focuses this year is "Children Priority One".
We have helped the community in the past in the following; Sussex
Library, Town Pool, Playgrounds, Elementary School Milk Program,
Kings
Manor, Kiwanis Nursing Home, as well as many others. We have also
helped
outside the immediate community to involve Sussex Corner, Apohaqui,
and
Coles Island.
We thank everyone for their past support and we hope to see you all
at
the HomeShow.
Natasha Munford @
info@classiquerings.com , or phone 506-432-4600, or fax 506-433-8117
25-27
Robin Groves’ horse clinic
Evergreen Stables, Hampton
Topics to include driving, dressage practice for the horse and
driver, improving your cones for the horse and driver, saddle
fitting and comparing conformation, lectures on nutrition and
supplements, and starting a young horse to ground driving.
For more information, contact Melissa MacKenzie 832-5515; Wally
Lemmon 432-9003, or Sylvia Gillies 485-2518. Or visit the website at
http://www.geocities.com/arali1
0ca/RobinGrovesClinic
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CD Release The Hill Brothers
Broadway Cafe`
The Hills have come through with a great new live CD and just in
time they are coming back to the Broadway after too long an abscence.
These Saint John blues men have put on some legendary performances
at the Cafe going back lots of years. They are in full form now
doing scorching electric blues through a bit of bontemps Zydeco and
even some old country swing or Chet Atkins finger picking. The Cafe
doors will be open for relaxing on the terrace between sets.
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The Maritime Draft Horse Association Annual Dinner & Dance
Royal Canadian Legion, Sussex
Auctioneer Winston Steeves will be wielding the gavel for the
evening, while Lost Highway will be entertaining for the dance.
Tickets are $25 for a couple and $13 for a single ticket.
The MDHA is more than 15 years old and has approximately 40 members
scattered around the Atlantic Region. Its mandate is to promote the
use and breeding of draft horses while preserving the area’s proud
history with the draft animals.
They are available by contacting Edythe Storey at (506) 433-2454,
either Melbourne or Ralph Smith in Sackville, N.B., Elmer Kierstead
in Browns Flat, N.B. or Marlene Langille in Hopewell, N.S.
March 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
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3:30-6pm
Pancake Supper
Anglican Church Hall, Apohaqui
Adults $6, children 6-12 $3, preschoolers free
14
11:30-1:30pm
St. Patrick's Day Supper
St. Francis Xavier Hall, 110 Church Ave., Sussex
Tenth annual dinner hosted by the Sussex and Area Activity Centre.
Join us for corned beef and cabbage, with gingerbread and whipped
cream for dessert. The Happy Go Lucky Fiddlers will entertain.
$8 per person
15
9am
Auction
Sussex Corner School
Auctioneer Eldon Buchanan will oversee the sale of items to help pay
for upgrades to the school’s playground equipment. Cash donations
are also gratefully accepted
Anyone wishing to donate items is asked to call Jenny at 432-9455.
15
7:30am-11am
Breakfast
Sussex Lions Den, Sussex
A pancake breakfast for just $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors.
Children under 12 are free
15
4-6pm
Roast Beef Supper
Kiwanis Building, Petitcodiac. Hosted by the Westmorland County
Agricultural Fair
Adults $10, children under 12 are $5. Tickets can be bought in
advance at Coreen’s Creations, UAP/NAPA, Tracy Henderson and Lavilla
Keith. Tickets also available at the door, as well.
15
7-10am
St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
Waterford Community Hall. Hosted by the Waterford Community Group
Tickets are $4 per person
21
11am
Spring Fling Bingo
Waterford
Proceeds to help the Crisis Pregnancy Centre
Dot 433-1394 or Reta 433-2141
21-22
Benefit hockey game
Hampton
Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hampton RCMP playing against the
Halifax Regional Police hockey team. A night for the whole family as
these two teams raise funds to support local youth sports activities
in the Hampton area.
$3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, $1 for children 12 years
and under. Advance tickets available March 1.
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6pm- dinner at 7pm
Conservation Supper
Sussex, Lions Den
Hosted by the Sussex Fish and Game Association. A roast turkey
supper, raffles, live auctions, etc.
Tickets $22 each. Available from club members, Bayview Credit Union,
Art’s Barber Shop, Moore Vision
22
2pm
Meeting
St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall, Sussex Corner
Kings County Historical Society to meet. Don McClure will speak on
James Wade, an early aviator from Sussex Corner
22
4pm-6pm
Ham, Scallop & Bean Supper
Kings Kirk United Church, Belleisle Creek
In support of the Super Cities Walk for MS. Tickets are $10 for
adults, $5 for children under 12.
They are available from Bob Gray at 485-2622 or Bettianne Vail at
485-2186
23
1:30pm
Country Variety Show
Hampton Senior Resource Centre, Hampton
Marie Short to host
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Pancake Supper
Kings Kirk United Church, Route 870, Belleisle Creek
Adults $6, children under 12 $4, and those under 4 years are free.
February 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
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TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
28-1
Dairy Town Classic
Sussex
17th annual Dairy Town Classic high school boys and girls basketball
tournament.
six boys and six girls high school teams from all over eastern
Canada
http://ca.geocities.com/dairytownclassic/
1-2
Female Hockey Tournament
Sussex Arena
Sussex and District Female Hockey Tournament
8
Figure Skating
Sussex Arena
Figure Skating Fun Fest Regional Competition
13
High School Winter Carnival
Sussex
17-23
Hockey
Sussex Arena
Minor Hockey Competitive Tournament
14-16
Hockey
Sussex Arena
High School Boys Hockey Tournament
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7:30-10pm
MacBale's Winter Jamboree
Elgin Fire Hall
Colleen, Vance and Dale invite you to join them, with special guests
Tom Burgess and Matthew O’Connor.
22-23-
7:30 1:30
Variety Shows
Hampton Seniors Resource Centre,
Hosted by Marie Short. $8 at the door
832-5847
22-24
Hockey
Sussex Arena
Minor Hockey Provincials. (Minor Time Only)
January 2003 Events Calendar Free Listings george@kcnb.ca
DATE
TIME
NAME
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT
1
11am
New Year’s Day church service
St. Francis Xavier Church, 110 Church Ave., Sussex
2-5
13th annual Sussex Moosehead Dry Oldtimer Hockey Tournament
Eighth Hussars Sports Centre, Sussex
Twelve teams to compete
Contact Jim Andrew at 432-4814 or 432-6507; Bruce Northrup at
433-4801 or 433-2992; or Mike Dunfield at 432-4088 or 432-2404
6
7pm
public meeting
Agricultural building conference room, Magnolia Avenue, Sussex
public meeting to discuss a Covered Bridge Festival for Kings County
13
Christmas Tree Shredding
PL Park Sussex
15
7pm
Tolkien adult discussion group
Sussex Regional Library, Magnolia Ave., Sussex
The topic is the nature of hobbits
432-4585 for more info
18
Winter Carnival
Sullivan Park, Sussex Corner
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7:30pm
Vetch
Broadway Cafe`
Kora Wolseley brings her latest original music to the Cafe along
with accompaniest Lloyd Hanson. This singer/songwriter is creating
some of the most interesting and eclectic new music in these parts.
After her well received showcase at last year's ECMA's her songs are
gaining a much wider audience. If you like passionately performed
folk/rock with excellent vocals and fine musicianship, you'll want
to catch this show. Cover $7
21
10am
EMO Meeting
Sussex
pandemic flu event emergency measures plan.
Brian.Lamb@gnb.ca
25
9:30-3:30
Open House
At the Apohaqui Community Access Centre located in the Library of
the Apohaqui Elementary School
People can come in and try out our new high-speed internet. Everyone
is welcome to drop by the centre to check it out.
We'll also have the Canada Winter Games mascots on hand at the
center from 10:00 to 10:30 AM-They will be handing out balloons and
brochures to all, as well as be available for taking pictures with
anyone interested.
There will be door prizes.
Cake and refreshments.
Everyone participating in the day will be eligible to register
online to win a HP Photosmart 220 Digital Camera.
We want to have a terrific day and look forward to seeing lots of
people come out to see what's available at their local community
access centre!
Thank you, Trudy Elliott
Apohaqui Community Access Centre
432-2079 (2:30 - 8:30 PM) or 432-9448 (home)
apohacac@nbnet.nb.ca
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7:30
Isaac and Blewett
Broadway Cafe`
Jim and Al are back after too long an absence with their unique
acoustic blues. Using a cello in place of a guitar, they put a new
and different spin on traditional blues as well well as original
music.
http://isaacandblewett.com/
Their warmth and commitment to the music make a natural connection
with the audience wherever they play and the Cafe is a perfect venue
for them. Cover $8
28-1
Dairy Town Classic
Sussex
17th annual Dairy Town Classic high school boys and girls basketball
tournament.
six boys and six girls high school teams from all over eastern
Canada
http://ca.geocities.com/dairytownclassic/
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10am
EMO Meeting
St John
pandemic flu event emergency measures plan.
Brian.Lamb@gnb.ca
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6:30pm
Sussex Book Club
Sussex Regional Library, Magnolia Ave., Sussex
This month’s book is "The Sky is Falling." (Sheldon)
432-4585 for more info
31-2
Female Hockey Tournament
Sussex
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