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Pictures of Previous Nicolas Denys Days Festivals
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News From August 4th: Kids Day and Chalk on the Sidewalk have been moved inside
to the St. Peter's Lions Hall. Rain Rain Go Away!
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
Family Fun Day:
Join VOCA and friends for a relaxed gathering at the new St. Peter’s Sport
and Recreation Field. Walk the track, try the new playground and
fitness equipment, and join in a game of washer toss. (Weather Permitting)
Location: EREC School Grounds
Cost: Free
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Poker Walk:
Hosted by Village on the Canal Association. Join us to win prizes for best hand,
door prizes and for entertainment & BBQ. (Weather Permitting)
Location: St. Peter's Lions Hall
Cost: $5.00 / Poker Hand
Time: Registration 6pm - 6:30pm
Family Square Dance: Join local
entertainers for an evening of music and square dancing.
Location: United Church Hall
Cost: $5/person (under 5 free)
Family of 4 or more $15
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Live Entertainment at the Inn: Join
Krista MacKinnon
at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for an evening of music
and song (upstairs lounge).
Location: Bras d’Or
Lakes Inn
Cost: Free
Time: 8pm - 11pm
(Must be age of majority for this event)
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Teddy Bear Picnic:
Hosted by the Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic Health Project, this year's
picnic will include storytime, crafts, physical
activities and a BBQ at noon. Don't forget your
favorite teddy bear or super hero - we'll be
giving them a medical and dental check up!
Location: St. Peter's Sport & Recreation
Field (Behind the St. Peter’s Lions Hall)
(Rain
location:
St.
Peter's
Lions Hall)
Cost: Free
Time: 10am - 1pm
Village Scavenger Hunt:
The St. Peter’s Village Commission is hosting a Village-wide scavenger
hunt.
Test your directional and problem solving skills to
solve all the clues while discovering St. Peter’s!
Prizes will be awarded.
Location: Village Kiosk in front
of the Post Office.
Cost: Free
Time: Registration 2 - 3pm (check
back in before 6pm)
Country/Rock Jam Session at the MacBouch:
Join one of our local hosts for an evening jam session with a country, rock
and traditional music mix.
Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge
Cost: $3/person and Jammers
are Free!
Time: 7pm-9pm
Live Entertainment at the Inn:
Join Krista MacKinnon at the Bras d’Or
Lakes Inn for an evening of music and song (upstairs lounge).
Location: Bras d’Or Lakes Inn
Cost: Free
Time: 8pm - 11pm
(Must be age of majority for this event)
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Youth Ball Hockey Tournament:
Ages 8 to 16. Bring your own hockey stick, some sticks available.
Location: East Richmond Education Centre
Grounds
Cost: Free
Time: Registration at 10am
Nicolas Denys Museum Open House:
Hosted by the St. Peter's Community Club, explore three centuries of history
of St. Pierre, Fort Toulouse, St. Peter's Canal, and Nicolas Denys.
Location: Nicolas Denys Museum
Cost: Free
Time: 1pm - 4pm
MacAskill Museum Auction:
Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Museum Society, the auction will feature new
merchandise, antiques, home baking, gift certificates, door prizes and bidders'
prizes.
Location: St. Peter's Lions Hall
Cost: Free Admittance
Time: Viewing begins at 6pm. Auction opens
at 7pm
Parks Are For People Guided Walk:
Enjoy the sights and sounds of St. Peter's Bay on a guided walk through the Park.
(Weather Permitting)
Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery
Park
Cost: Free
Time: Begins at 7pm
Live Entertainment at the Inn:
Join Krista MacKinnon at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn for an
evening of music and song (upstairs lounge).
Location: Bras D'Or Lakes Inn
Cost: Free
Time: 8pm - 11pm
(Must be age of majority for this event)
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Kids Day:
Hosted by the Children's Wish Foundation. Bring your own lunch and join us for
races, games and lots of fun contests. Don't forget to bring your spare change
for the toonie toss, lollipops, and good will offering.
Location: East Richmond Education Centre
Grounds (Rain location: St. Peter's Lions Hall)
Cost: Goodwill offering
Time: 11am - 1pm
Chalk on the Sidewalk:
Hosted by local volunteers. Create your own chalk masterpiece! Individuals,
children and groups are welcome. Bring your own chalk and create a work of
art! Register on-site before you draw and qualify to win a prize. (Weather
Permitting)
Location: East Richmond Education Centre
Grounds
Cost: Free / one sidewalk block per masterpiece
Time: 11am - 1pm
Friends of Leona Chowder:
Hosted by the "Pink Positive" team, enjoy a delicious chowder dinner (seafood
and corn chowder available) and show your support for our local breast cancer
chapter.
Location: St. Peter's Lions Hall
Cost: $10.00/person
Time: 4:30pm
Pre-Teen & Teen Dances:
Hosted by This Just In
from Richmond County, this is the young band's
third appearance at Nicolas Denys Days. This
Just In has performed at the Battle of the
Bands at the Savoy in Glace Bay and they are scheduled to have a busy summer
performing
at various locations in Cape Breton. Don't miss
what promises to be a great performance!
Location: St. Peter's United Church Hall
Cost/Times:
Tweeny Tiny Dance - 5pm - 6pm
Ages 4-9 years - $4.00/child and $2.00/accompanying adult
Pre-Teen Dance - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages 10-13 - Cost $4.00/person
Teen Dance - 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Ages 14-18 years - $5.00/person
Nature Walk:
There is more wildlife close by than you
may imagine. Join us as we look for clues like tracks
and droppings while discovering trees, shrubs, and
flowers. You may see one of our provincial symbols - the osprey, mayflower, blueberries
or red spruce.
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather, proper footwear, and don't forget
insect repellent. (Weather Permitting)
Location: Jerome Point Lighthouse in Battery
Park
Cost: Free
Time: 7pm
(All Ages Welcome)m
Ceilidh at the Inn:
Join Cape Breton Fiddlers Darren Carter and Robert MacDonald for an old fashioned
kitchen party!
Location: Bras D’Or Lakes
Inn (Sessions Lounge)
Cost: $8/person ($5/senior)
Time: 7pm-9pm
Kitchen Racket Jam Session:
All musicians
are welcome to participate in this Open Jam Session.
Location: Bras D’Or Lakes
Inn (Sessions Lounge)
Cost: Free
Time: 9pm - 11pm
(Must be age of majority for this event)m
Wing Night at the MacBouch:
Join us for delicious chicken wings at the MacBouch!
Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge
Cost: Food Prices Vary
Time: 9pm-12midnight
(Must be age of majority for this event)
Friday, August 5th, 2011
Mock Jail:
Hosted by VOCA & Friends. Don’t miss
your chance to jail your neighbour, boss, or friend!
Jail Line: 302-0024.
Location: Louie's Cozy Corner (Rain location:
St. Peter's Lions Hall)
Cost: $10.00 / .5 hour of Jail time. Phone
Jail Line.
Time: Begins @ High Noon
Danny MacDonald Memorial Tournament:
Co-ed
slow-pitch tournament hosted by Richmond Minor
Baseball. Register teams by calling Marvin at 535-2137 or Trevor at 587-2094.
1st Prize $600,
2nd Prize $300! (Prize levels based on 8 teams registered)
Location: St. Peter's Ball Field
Cost: $250 / team + 2 balls
Time: Games begin at 6pm
Deep Fried Turkey & Home Fries:
Hosted by East Richmond ATV Riders. Our local ATV riders are back this year
to bring you a delicious deep fried turkey dinner – Yummy!
Location: St. Peter’s Lions Hall
Cost: $10.00/adult, $5.00/child (under 12)
Time: 4:30pm – 7pm
Film Screenings:
The Cape Breton Film Makers
Association is providing a screening of locally made
shorts including "Windows of the Soul (Sci-fi/Horror).
Charlie Mac Productions shot the film in 2008 in
Big Glen and parts of our very own St. Peter's!
Windows of the Soul Synopsis: A young couple
meet to go camping at the girl’s old family farm.
She soon finds the situation, and her companion,
are not what she planned. Winner of the Bronze Palm
Award at the 2010 Mexico International Film Festival.
Location: East Richmond Education Centre
Cost: Free
Time: 6:30pm
Live Entertainment at the MacBouch:
“My Dog Sam” is a band with a simple objective:
play the music people want to rock to, with a passion that makes people feel
the need to dance. Join “My
Dog Sam” at the MacBouch for some Friday Nite Fun!
Location: MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge
Cost: $8 / person
Time: 10pm-2am
(Must be age of majority for this event)
Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Danny MacDonald Memorial Tournament (cont’d):
Hosted by Richmond Minor Baseball at the St. Peter's Ball Field
Artisan Craft Market:
Hosted by the St. Peter’s Community Club, the craft market will
include Paintings, Crafts, Baked Goods, Beach Glass Art,
Cards, Photography, Jewelry and so much more. To
reserve a Table call the Nicolas Denys Museum @
535-2379 (no flea market items please).
Location: 10042 Grenville St (beside
It's Only Natural)
(Rain location is United Church Hall)
Cost: $10 per table ($5 deposit per
table is required) / General Admission is a silver collection at the
door
Time: 10am - 2pm
Psychic Reading:
Karen Hambly returns to St. Peter’s with readings of tea leaves, palms,
candle burning and
cards. To book an appointment, call 535-2500.
Find out what the future holds in store for YOU!
Location: It's Only Natural
Cost: $40 for 1/2 hour
Time: 10am - 2pm (based on
demand)
East Coast Credit Union BBQ:
Check out the Ball Tournament and enjoy a delicious BBQ hosted by staff at
the East Coast Credit Union. The BBQ will raise funds for Richmond Minor Baseball.
Location: St. Peter’s Ball Field
Cost: Prices Vary
Time: 11am - 2pm
Oldies Drive-In:
Antique, classic and muscle automobiles will be cruising in Battery Park.
Stop by for a quick trip back in time! All vehicles welcome. (Weather
Permitting)
Location: Battery Park
Cost: No registration or fees
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Saturday Night Festival Dance:
Hosted by Pink
Positive. Live music by The Webbs (country & rock
mix). Dance the night away and support our breast
cancer fundraising chapter!
Location: St. Peter's Lions Club
Cost: $8/person or $15/couple
Time: 9pm - 1am
(Must be age of majority
for this event)
Sunday, August 7th, 2011
5KM Run:
Hosted by Kin-Excel. Join us for a 5KM run to start your day on the right foot!
Set your own speed to see scenic St. Peter's. Contact Marvin to register at
535-2488. (Rain or Shine!)
Location: Kin-Excel
Cost: Free
Time: 8am
Parish Potluck:
Delicious home cooking is always a treat! Hosted by St. Peter’s Parish.
Location: St. Peter's Lions Hall
Cost: Free will offering
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Festival Parade:
Parade Route: Begins on Denys St.,
left onto Grenville St., ending on DeRaymond St. (Weather
Permitting) Parade Categories (Best): Commercial, Decorated Bicycle, Children's,
Organization, Overall
Cost: Free
Time: Begins at 1:30pm Sharp!
Concert By The Sea:
Hosted by St. Peter's Parish and local volunteers. Bring your lawn chair and
rest, listen and relax while overlooking St. Peter's Bay.
Location: St. Peter's Bandshell (Catholic
Church) (Rain location: St. Peter's Lions Hall)
Cost: Free will offering
Time: 2:30pm
Nicolas Denys Days is organized by Village On The Canal Association. VOCA acknowledges and is thankful to all of the organizations, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers who help make Nicolas Denys Days a success every year.
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