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DIRECTOR NOTES:
Another great summer for Yarmouth Recreation! Thanks to all of our seasonal staff for the energy, patience and enthusiasm! It really does make a difference! We now move into Fall programming and Community School & Hall activities. Check out our Fall Newsletter for upcoming events & programs in Yarmouth County!
Remember, our office is located in Hebron, next to Maple Grove Education Centre.
Frank
ps..We are on FACEBOOK!! Come join us!! Simply search Yarmouth Recreation
Thursday, Sept 16, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Milo Aquatic Club
Please pre-register by contacting Yarmouth Recreation at 742-8868
Yarmouth County Seniors join Loren Fevens from the Sentimental Journey CJLS Radio Program, the second Thursday of each month, for a fun dance and social. This is an opportunity for seniors to dance the night away to your favorite real time oldies, socialize with friends and get some physical activity. Loren will play your favorites and requests. Dance floor is open and any type of dance is acceptable. This is an alcohol free event. This promises (you have our guarantee!) to be an enjoyable night out as we will provide music, sandwiches, desserts, tea and coffee.
For more information contact Misty at:
misty@district.yarmouth.ns.ca or call 742-8868.
We need your help!
1) Please tell us about teams and individuals from Yarmouth County that have won at provincials (or higher) this year.
To be eligible for an award, the nominee must be a Yarmouth county athlete, volunteer, official,
coach, or part of a team that has attained a provincial title in a sport or has distinguished themselves
in a sport at the University, College, Atlantic or National level.
2) Make sure to nominate outstanding individuals and teams in your sport!
Nominations will be taken for the Special Awards: Athlete of the Year, Youth Athlete of the Year, Sport Volunteer of the
Year, Coach of the Year, Fair Play Award and Official of the Year.
For more information, or to nominate someone for a Special Award, please contact Yarmouth Recreation at 742-8868 or the Argyle Recreation Department at 648-3379
6th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Parade
Gather at 6:30pm, Oct. 25 (TBD), at the Visitor Information
Centre on Main Street for the 6th Annual Jack-O-Lantern
Parade. This is a walking parade! Dress up, bring your flashlights and jack-o-lanterns
(wagons permitted) for an evening of ghostly fun! Parents
MUST accompany children and everyone should dress for
safety. To register your participation, call Yarmouth Recreation
at 742-8868.
Splash away the afternoon with friends, old and new!
Wednesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 24, Dec. 8 & 22
Rodd Grand Hotel, 2-4pm
Free!
It's never too late to start!
Meeting every Saturday Morning, 9am at Runners Attic, this program brings in people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities! Experienced runners and beginners alike motivate each other to improve their skills, increase their distance or just get started. No Charge!
Motivation included!
For more information please contact Runner’s Attic (742-9812) or Yarmouth Recreation (742-8868).
Have you tried this website?
Www.mapmyrun.com/
Looking for a place to hold your get-together, sports group or other special event? Let us help you! Our Rotary Centre is a multi-functional centre, ideal for community
meetings, banquets, small concerts, auctions or receptions. It has a fully equipped kitchen and washroom facilities as well as an abundance of parking and a beautiful deck. Together with the surrounding Forchu River Trail, three ball fields, new playground (to be installed in Spring 2009), tennis courts, and soccer field, it’s an ideal place for sporting and other special events.
The Milo Boat Club is a great location to hold year round events. The reception hall, located on the second floor is ideal for banquets, clinics, meetings, or leisure activities such as yoga, martial arts, or educational workshops.
To book one of our facilities or for more information on other facilities, contact
Yarmouth Recreation at 742-8868.
Sunday, October 17th, from 2 to 4 pm
at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
Explore the beauty of nature with your camera. Sue Hutchins will share tips and techniques on capturing the fall colours
in leaves and landscapes while enjoying the fall air and trails of Ellenwood Provincial Park. This is a great event for
adults. We will meet at the gated entrance to the park.
FREE event!
Please contact Misty at Yarmouth Recreation for more information or to register. Phone 742-8868 or email misty@district.yarmouth.ns.ca.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Opening remarks and carolling start at
6:00 PM. There will be hot chocolate and treats afterwards!
Friday, November 26th, 6:00 PM at Yarmouth Town Hall
&
Christmas Parade of Lights - “Inside Santa’s Workshop”
Saturday, November 27, 6:00 PM
For entries: yarmouthparades@yar.eastlink.ca or call Barbara Firth, Parade Director
at 742-3998. NO Santa’s on floats please—there is only ONE Santa :)
December 15th at 6:00 pm, Cost is $5.00
Join us again this year for the Christmas Lights
Tour sponsored by the Rodd Grand Hotel.
Spend an evening touring Yarmouth and enjoying the
lights and sights of the season.
Space is limited & registration is required.
Call Yarmouth Recreation at 742-8868.
Grab your friend, spouse, children or dog and take a hike on one of Yarmouth’s beautiful trails. Choose from the abandoned railway in town, the Hartlen trail on Water Street, the Lake Milo Stretch, the Forchu River Trail in Hebron, the Chebogue Meadows Trail in Brooklyn or the Utkubok Trail at Arcadia School. Watch as summer turns to fall on these scenic trails!
You can also Geo-cache!
Go for a treasure hunt and bring your GPS unit to find all of the hidden treasures!
Call 742-8868 for more information
Program Policies and How to RegisterThe offices of Yarmouth Recreation have moved to the new administration building in Hebron, 932 Highway 1.
Mailing:
PO Box 21 Hebron
NS B0W 1X0
Tel: 902-742-8868
Fax: 902-749-1645
Email: leisure@district.yarmouth.ns.ca
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Yarmouth Recreation Staff
Frank Grant, Director, Yarmouth Recreation
John D'Arcy, Facilities Coordinator
Misty Doucette, Community Recreation Coordinator
Gail Muise, Administrative Assistant
Mark Hubbard, Commodore, Lake Milo Canoe Club
Documents for download from this website are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
