Events in the Sheet Harbour/Ecum Secum Area Courtesy of Dr. Dave!
Events for May 2012 ----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 4---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 5---Penny Auction & Dessert/Tea/Coffee Sale at the Sheet Harbour Lions Center---from 2-4 p.m./All Proceeds to Relay for Life Team - Co-hosted by S.H. Lioness. Sat 5---Penny Auction and Cake Walk at the Moser River Community Hall---7pm/proceeds to the Moser River Historical Society/all welcome Sun 6---Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C---9am-5pm at the Sheet Harbour Firehall/$65/pre-reg at 885-2988 Fri 11---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 12---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 12---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Sat 12---Lobster Supper at the Mushaboom Fire Hall---More info to follow Sat 12---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Wed 16---Train Trip to Truro---9am-7pm/$35/pre-reg at 885-2988 Fri 18---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 25---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 26---Merchandise Bingo at the Sheet Harbour Legion--- 2 p.m. Sponsored by Diamond Lil ladies group. Sat 26---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242
Events for June 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 1---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 8---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 9---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 9---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Sat 9---Spaghetti Supper at the Sheet Harbour Lions Centre---4-6pm/sponsored by St Peters Sat 9---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 15---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sun 17---BREEDING BIRDS WALK AT TAYLOR HEAD PARK---Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m./Meet by the kiosk at the last parking lot./Join bird enthusiasts Jim Cameron and Warren Parsons as you observe a tern colony, and visit Little Harbour along the Spry Bay Trail to identify nesting birds foraging for food. Bring binoculars and sturdy hiking boots and good eyes and ears. Bring snacks and water. There is no rain date. Please note that bird enthusiasts of all levels are welcome at all our events.
Leaders:
Jim Cameron 885-2970 E-mail: jim.cameron@ns.sympatico.ca
Warren Parsons 772-2207 E-mail: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca Fri 22---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 23---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 29---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome
Events for July 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 6---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 7---ABRAHAMS LAKE BIRD WALK---Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./Meet at 9 a.m. in Sheet Harbour at the MacPhee House Visitors Information Center. As you come from Halifax this is the first building on your right as you cross the bridge on the West River.
Abrahams Lake Preserve is owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and is located 38 km. from Sheet Harbour in the Liscomb Game Sanctuary. This preserve has one of the few old growth forests in the province and birds nesting by the trail include Ravens, Goshawks, Hairy Woodpeckers, Black-backed Woodpeckers, Swainson Thrush,and Bay-breasted Warblers. Birds nesting in the sanctuary are Greater Yellowlegs, Red-tailed Hawks and Common Mergansers. It will be a 6.5 k. walk and we will eat lunch by Abrahams Lake. Bring a lunch and water and proper hiking footwear. There is no rain date. Please note that bird enthusiasts of all levels are welcome at all our events.
Leaders:
Jim Cameron 885-2970 E-mail: jim.cameron@ns.sympatico.ca
Warren Parsons 772-2207 E-mail: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca Sat 7---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 13---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 14---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 14---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Sun 15---BEGINNING BIRDERS FIELD TRIP---Time: 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m./Meet at 10 a.m. at the end of the Taylor Head Provincial Park access road at the information kiosk at the last parking lot. Taylor Head Park is situated 100 km. from Halifax in Spry Bay and 11 km. before Sheet Harbour on the # 7 Hwy./Prior to the walk we will discuss equipment, guide books, and audio and visual aids useful to birders. We will take a casual walk along Powers Pond and look at nesting birds such as Common Terns, Willets, Lincoln's Sparrows, and Spotted Sandpipers. The walk will take about three hours and we will eat lunch on the trail. Take binoculars if you have them, a lunch and water. There is no rain date. Please note that bird enthusiasts of all levels are welcome at all our events.
Leaders:
Jim Cameron 885-2970 E-mail: jim.cameron@ns.sympatico.ca
Warren Parsons 772-2207 E-mail: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca Fri 20---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 27---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 21---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Sun 22---HEADLAND TRAIL HIKE AT TAYLOR HEAD PARK---Time 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m./Meet by the kiosk at the last parking lot./
Join the Friends members for a scenic hike along the Headland Trail. This walk will take approximately 4-5 hours. You will encounter rugged terrain so it is advised to wear hiking boots or sneakers. Bring water, snacks or a lunch, and don't forget your camera. There is no rain date.
Leaders:
Jim Cameron 885-2970 E-mail: jim.cameron@ns.sympatico.ca
Warren Parsons 772-2207 E-mail: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca
Graham Murphy
Events for August 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 3rd,Sat 4th and Sun 5th---Ecum Secum Fun Days-More info to follow Fri 3---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 4---NOVA SCOTIA BIRD SOCIETY WALK AT TAYLOR HEAD PARK---
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m./Meet at the kiosk at the last parking lot by 9 a.m. Taylor Head Park is 100 km. from Halifax and 11 km. before Sheet Harbour./This will be a joint trip with the Friends of Taylor Head and the Nova Scotia Bird Society. We will do the Spry Bay Trail in the morning and eat lunch by Powers Pond. We will watch nesting and brooding Common Tern, Cormorants, Eiders, Willets, and Spotted Sandpipers. Migrating Whimbrels should be present along with other waders. Terrain is rugged so sturdy boots are recommended. Take a hearty lunch, water and proper footwear. An optional walk to the Headland after lunch is offered. There is no rain date. Please note that bird enthusiasts of all levels are welcome at all our events.
Leaders:
Jim Cameron 885-2970 E-mail: jim.cameron@ns.sympatico.ca
Warren Parsons 772-2207 E-mail: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca Sat 4---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 10---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 11---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 11---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Fri 17---St Peter's Seaside Festival Potluck Supper at the Sheet Harbour Lions Centre---4-6pm/BINGO at St Peters Hall Fri 17---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 18---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Thur 23---SUMMER SKIES AT TAYLOR HEAD PARK---at dusk. Rain date for Aug. 24th./We will meet at the Department of Natural Resources Building (old house) on the access road into the park. We will gather in the field facing the Western sky./Join Ron Mills of the Sidewalk Astronomy Group of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Halifax Center for a tour of the summer night sky at the park. Ron is also an employee of the NS Department of Natural Resources. We will talk about the sky as it changes throughout the seasons, point out the summer constellation group consisting of Cepheus, Cassiopia, Perseus, Andromeda, Pegasus and more. We will look at some interesting objects with a telescope. Some telescopes will be available but if you have binoculars bring them along. Dress warmly, and take a flashlight and be prepared to look up. If in doubt as to weather call Warren Parsons at 772-2207 or email: rosalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca Fri 24---GEOLOGY TOUR IN TAYLOR HEAD PROVINCIAL PARK---Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m./We will meet at the Kiosk in the last parking lot./Ron Mills is an employee of the NS Department of Natural Resources. He will take you on a short hike and explain the unique geology of this amazing park. Ron is an experienced geologist and a great presenter. This is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and even learn a little. Bring your kids and family. Contact Warren Parsons with questions at roasalieeast@ns.sympatico.ca or (902) 772 2207. Fri 24---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 31---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome
Events for Sept 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Sat 1---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 7---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 8---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 8---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Fri 14---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 15---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 27---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 21---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 28---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 29---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242
Events for Oct 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 5---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sun 7---St Peter's Walk-a-Thon and Knights of Columbus BBQ at Taylors Head Beach Fri 12---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 13---Flea Market at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---8am-1pm/assorted household items-toys-books-porcelain dolls-bake table and lots more/lunch available/all welcome Sat 13---Flea Market at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of new and old items/bake table/lunch available/all welcome Sat 13---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 19---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 26---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 27---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242
Events for Nov 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Fri 2---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 9---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 10---Christmas Bazaar at St John's Hall in Necum Teuch---9am-1pm/lots of Christmas goodies/all welcome Sat 10---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 16---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 17---Christmas Bazaar at St Paul's Church Hall in West Ecum Secum---2pm-followed by a Roast Beef Supper Sat 17---St Peter's Cod Fish Supper at the Sheet Harbour Lions Centre Fri 23---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 24---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 30---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome
Events for Dec 2012----for your free event listing e-mail gail@highway7.com
Sat 1---St Peter's Christmas Bazaar and Bingo at St Peter's Church Hall in Sheet Harbour Fri 7---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 8---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 14---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Fri 21---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome Sat 22---45s Card Party at St Peters Church Hall in Sheet Harbour---7:30pm/admission $4/sponsored by Stroke of Luck/info Karen at 885-2242 Fri 28---45s card party at 8pm at St John's Church Hall in Necum Teuch-all welcome
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