Recreation — the benefits are endless:
promotes good physical and emotional development, teaches team spirit, builds self-esteem,
develops motor skills, builds leadership skills, develops positive attitudes, contributes to a healthy lifestyle,
stimulates children’s minds & creative thinking, fosters awareness of a larger community, provides a fun, safe learning environment.
 

Spring ’08 Programs & Events Flyer 2008
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Winter / Spring 2008 Community Flyer
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New Minas Special Events 2008
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April Programs & Events Calendar 2008
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March Programs & Events Calendar 2008
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February Programs & Events Calendar 2008
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January Programs & Events Calendar 2008
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New Minas Volunteer Recognition Reception 2008

Volunteer Recognition Reception 2008 Invitation
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

Volunteer Nomination Letter
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

Volunteer Provincial Volunteer Awards Day Form Halifax 2008
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

Volunteer Recognition Reception Invitation Form
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

It's that time again! Provincial Volunteer Week, April 27 to May 3, 2008, and the Village of New Minas Volunteer Recognition Reception, Monday, April 28, 2008, is fastly approaching. Community groups, service clubs, arts-culture-historical groups, fire departments, Legions, auxiliaries, schools, learning centers, youth groups, women's groups, recreation and leisure groups are encouraged to nominate and invite deserving individuals to receive a Volunteer Award to recognize all of those volunteers who give so much of themselves and work selflessly to make our community so rich.

Volunteers are the vital link that holds our community together. They provide so many essential services on which we depend. The least we can do is to take the time to nominate a heart that has been at work for our overall benefit.

The 34th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony

The 34th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony will be hosted by the provincial government and coordinated by Recreation Nova Scotia Thursday, April 24, 2008 @ Halifax. This signature event will recognize more than 60 volunteers from communities throughout Nova Scotia. Special presentations will include: the Volunteer Youth Award, the Building Healthier Futures Corporate Award, the Model Volunteer Community Award and the Volunteer Family Award. The awards ceremony and dinner will be held at the Westin Hotel, Halifax. PLEASE SEE THE ABOVE FORMS.

Each year during Volunteer Week celebrations in Nova Scotia, one outstanding volunteer is honoured from each Municipality in the Province at a Gala Luncheon hosted by the Province of Nova Scotia. Last year, 2007, Holly Thompson represented the Village of New Minas.

(1.) The Village of New Minas is asking Volunteer Associations, Organization’s and Group’s to nominate a deserving New Minas Volunteer of the Year to be honoured during Volunteer Week Celebrations in Halifax April 24, 2008.

The Village of New Minas is only permitted to send one volunteer to represent the Village at the Provincial Awards and that nominee will be selected at a Village Commission meeting in Early March.

The individual selected will travel to the Provincial Awards Ceremony to receive the award on behalf of all volunteers in New Minas. The Village of New Minas will pay any expenses for the trip to Halifax. The Village of New Minas representatives will accompany the successful volunteer at the ceremony.
 

New Minas Volunteer Recognition Reception 2008

(2.) The Village of New Minas is also asking Associations, Organizations and Groups to invite two deserving representatives from your group to attend our Annual Village of New Minas Volunteer Recognition Reception 2008 @ the New Minas Civic Centre from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008.

This is a local opportunity for the Village Commission to show their appreciation to individuals and community groups that have selflessly given of their time, skills and energy to build a true sense of community within the Village of New Minas.

This Reception will honour 40 individuals, as part of the Village’s “40th Anniversary”, for all their hard work and dedication to the betterment of our community.

Bunny Hop...Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza 2008

Look for the New Minas Recreation Department's Children's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 7th. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Location: New Minas Fire Department.

Fun activities will include: egg hunt, along with the hunt for the golden egg (for prizes), door prizes, easter crafts, egg decorating, food and refreshments, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, etc. Bounce Kingdom will be present with a bouncer piece of equipment, duck pond and tac-toe.

For Children up to 10 years of age. You do not want to miss this special event! For further information, please contact the New Minas Recreation Department @ 681-6577.

Leslie Sequeira - Village of New Minas Volunteer of the Year 2008

The Village of New Minas is very proud and honoured to have selected as its Volunteer of the Year for 2008 - Leslie Sequeira.

Leslie immigrated to Canada from Uganda in 1972.

He married in 1973 to his present wife Celine.

He settled in the Village of New Minas in 1973, and has been a resident of New Minas ever since.

All of Leslie's three boys Darren, Derek and Daniel were born at the BFM hospital in Kentville.

Leslie's volunteer work started after Darren, his first born, was about six years old.

The following are his volunteer contributions he has and continues to make to the Village of New Minas.

He was a Beaver Leader for two years and a Cub Leader for two years.

Leslie was a minor soccer coach for about five years.

He was a minor baseball coach for two years.

Leslie was a member of the New Minas & Area Lions Club for about eight years during which time he served as Treasurer and president.

He was on the executive board of the Annapolis Running Club which was instrumental in sending some of our under 14  athletes to Holland for a friendly meet.

Leslie Volunteer volunteered for The Gunn Baldersson Girls Soccer Tournament as a Field Marshall 2007

2008 and sits on the Acadia Axemen Soccer Supporters Club Committee for fundraising.

Les is presently a Volunteer Resident Member on the Village of New Minas Recreation Advisory Committee where he has been for the last twelve years.

He is on the Executive of the Kings South PC Association, where he was elected 1st Vice President last year.

Les is a parishioner of the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wolfville and serves as chairman of the pastoral council. and has also served as Finance Chairman, Vice-President and member for the last twenty years.

The Village of New Minas congratulates Leslie on his award and thanks him for his continued contribution and commitment through volunteering in making the Village of New Minas...A Good Place to Live

February Family Fun Physical Activity Challenge Promotional Flyer Tally Sheet 2008
(Downloadable for your Convenience)
 

Platinum Sponsor	Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor	Prize Sponsors
Atlantic Gym & Sports	Griffin’s Sales, Jordan’s Home Furnishings Ltd. Acadia Roofing

Beat the February Blues
and

Come Join in the Family Fun!

Winter Carnival Information Flyer 2008
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

Chair Dave Chaulk of the Village of New Minas Commission

On behalf of the Commission, Staff and residents of the Village of New Minas, I would like to invite everyone (Residents, residents from outlying areas and visitors) to take part in the many family fun-filled activities planned for this years Annual New Minas Winter Carnival. This is a special year to participate as we are celebrating 40 years as a Village. So, get out and enjoy some family winter fun to help us celebrate our 40 years.

Chair Dale Pineo of the Village of New Minas Recreation Advisory Committee (R.A.C)

On behalf of the Recreation Advisory Committee of the Village of New Minas, I invite everyone to come and be Winter Active and have some fun! Winter Carnival will change your attitude about “cold” and “snow” and it will make you feel better about the chill of winter. Being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle has many benefits to you and your family (Physical, mental, social, environmental & economical, etc.). So bring the entire family down for some cool winter fun! Have a great time.   

- WINTER CARNIVAL FUN IN THE VILLAGE -

Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 21, 2008 - (Day Theme: "Winter Wonderland Kick-off Day")

All Day --  Village Chair's “Proclamation” on Magic 94.9 Radio! - Listen in as our Chair of the Village Commission, Dave Chaulk, invites residents, residents from outlying areas and visitors to Take the Roof Off Winter by participating in our annual Village Winter Carnival.

9:00 am – 2:00 pm -- New Minas Elementary “Tug-of-War Carnival Challenge” @ New Minas Elementary - All students will receive a Carnival Button, a fresh cup of hot chocolate and will be entertained during Magician Al Bernard’s “Winter Wonderland Magic Show”.

6:30 – 9:00 pm -- Sentimental Journey “Winter Wonderland” Seniors (50+) Social & Dance @ New Minas Volunteer Fire Department - Seniors 50 + from New Minas & Area are invited to join Loren Fevens, AVR Morning Show Host (January 1964 to December 1974), Sentimental Journey and On the Rebound Programs, for a night out of Sentimental Journey music of yesteryear with friends and a chance to meet new friends! Loren will play your favorite music from years past and will delightfully accept requests from participants.

It will take place Thursday, February 21 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the New Minas Volunteer Fire Department.

You may just want to listen to your favorite oldies all night or the dance floor will be open all night for participants who wish to dance the night away!

The New Minas Recreation Department will provide sandwiches, cheese & crackers, veggies, sweets and refreshments (tea & coffee) for those in attendance.

The fee is only $5.00. To register, please contact New Minas Recreation @ 681-6577.

Loren Fevens, Sentimental Journey, and Vince Forrestall, New Minas Recreation Director, feel that this new event for the 50+ age group has been so successful with 63 participants during the October 25 Sentimental Journey “Fall Harvest” and 115 participants for December 13 “Christmas” that they wanted to also offer an event in February as part of the Annual New Minas Winter Carnival and 40th Anniversary Celebrations (Feb. 21-24, 2008).

All Day -- Outdoor Skating @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park - Skating Only 3:00–6:00 pm. Hockey Only 6:00 pm and beyond.

All Day -- Outdoor Skating @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park - Skating Only 3:00–7:30 pm. Hockey Only 7:30 pm and beyond.

Friday, February 22 -- (Day Theme: "Carnival in the Sky Day” & Official Opening)

6:00 pm -- Official Opening @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park with Special Dignitaries & Town Crier Proclamation.

6:00 – 7:30 pm -- Wagon & Lead Rides Under the Lights @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park (Near Recreation Office) - Bring the whole family for this Carnival activity. Enjoy and mingle with neighbors, fellow residents and visitors. Evangeline Trail Rides will be providing their usual fun with wagon & lead rides.

Do not forget to have some warm hot chocolate afterwards.

6:00-7:30 pm -- Tobogganing Under the Lights @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park (Near Rec. Dept. Office) - This is everyone’s favorite outdoor winter activity. Bring your toboggan and we’ll supply the tasty warm hot chocolate.

3:00 pm to close -- Outdoor Skating & Hockey @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park - Skating only 3:00–6:00 pm. Hockey Only 6:00 pm and beyond.

3:00 pm to close -- Outdoor Skating & Hockey Under the Lights @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park – Skating. Only 3:00–8:00 pm. Hockey only 8:00 and beyond. We’ll provide the skates if you need them.

6:00-7:30 pm -- Bon-fire – We will keep you warm, around our big fire, we promise, while participating in all the family fun-filled activities being offered under the lights!

Saturday, February 23 -- (Theme: "Family Winter Fun” Day)

The Winter Carnival moves to Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park for the Day. Bring the whole family. Please park in designated parking areas. Please dress warmly. If weather permits, we’ll have outdoor skating in the Park, bring your skates. We’’ll provide the hot chocolate, refreshments, food and bon-fire to keep you warm and to keep your energy levels up.

7:30-10:30 am -- FREE Family Pancake Breakfast @ New Minas Fire Hall. Join us for a delicious and hearty Carnival breakfast. Pancakes, Sausages and refreshments put on by our very own Firefighters and Auxiliary.

12:00 - 2:00 pm -- The Denny Myles Show @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park - Main Stage

12:00 – 2:00 pm -- Children's Ball Hockey Tournament @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park Basketball Court. Bring a team or just yourself as we have some ball hockey fun. Great prizes to be won.

Please register your team or yourself with the New Minas Recreation Department today @ 681-6577.

12:00 - 2:00 pm -- Snow Sculpture Contest @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park Tennis Courts. Great prizes to be won.

Come join in the fun. Who can make the best snow sculpture for Winter Carnival. (Prize Categories: Family, child, youth, senior, business and open category)

12:00 pm -- The Great Seafood Chowder Cook-off 2008 (Proceeds to IWK) @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park - Who has the best Seafood Chowder in the Village? NSCC Chef Judges will be on hand to pick the best Seafood Chowder for our Winter Carnival. Judging takes place at 12:00 noon, with samples being served to the public, while supplies last, with proceeds going to IWK. If you like Seafood Chowder, you do not want to miss what our contestants have to offer this contest.

1:00 pm -- Ice Cream Making / Sampling @ Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park. (Rec. Dept.). Did you always wonder how ice cream was made from scratch. No need to wonder anymore as we are going to show you how to make ice cream from scratch and we’ll even give you delicious samples of our final product.

1:00 pm -- Tobogganing @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park (Near Rec. Dept. Office) - This is everyone’s favorite outdoor winter activity. Bring your toboggan and we’ll supply the warm hot chocolate.

1:00 pm -- Snowshoeing @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park - It’s time for some Carnival physical activity fun. We’ll have the snowshoes and warm hot chocolate for you to Get Winter Active. Snowshoes provided Evangeline Middle School.

1:00 pm -- Cross-country Skiing @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park Trail - Bring your skis and enjoy some nice cross-country skiing at our lovely Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park and the Trails it offers. Bring your skis or we’ll provide skis for you, get Winter Active.

1:00 - 3:00 pm -- FREE Barbeque – Enjoys Food, Refreshments and hot chocolate @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park. (Rec. Dept. Office)

1:00 - 4:00 pm -- Bon-fire – Keep warm, around our big fire, while participating in all the family fun-filled activities being offered

2:00 - 4:00 pm -- “Adult Ball Hockey Tournament” @ Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park Basketball Court. Bring a team or just yourself as we have some ball hockey fun. Great prizes to be won. Register your team or yourself with the New Minas Recreation Department @ 681-6577.

All Day -- Outdoor Skating & Hockey @ Lockhart & Ryan Memorial Park – Skating only 12:00–5:00 pm. please. Hockey Only 8:00 and beyond.

All Day -- Outdoor Skating @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park - Skating Only 3:00–6:00 pm. Hockey Only 6:00 pm and beyond.

Sunday, February 24 -- (Theme: "Come Out and Play N the Snow Day”)

The Winter Carnival moves to Lonnie Milne Memorial Park for the Day. Bring the whole family and come out and play n the snow. Please park in designated parking areas. We’ll be “Taking The Roof Off Winter” this day, as we’ll be passing out FREE TOQUES to all participants (Until supplies last).

1:00 - 4:00 pm -- Tobogganing @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park. This is everyone’s favorite outdoor winter activity. Bring your toboggan and we’ll supply the warm hot chocolate.

1:00 - 4:00 pm -- Free B-B-Q and warm up with hot chocolate @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park

1:00 - 4:00 pm -- Bon-fire – Keep warm, around our big fire, while participating in all the family fun-filled activities being offered

All Day -- Outdoor Skating @ Lonnie Milne Memorial Park. 12:00 to 5:00 pm SKATING ONLY PLEASE.

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON DURING THE CARNIVAL PARTICIPATE AND
HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF MANY GREAT PRIZES

Cool Family Fun! We want your family to participate and be Winter Active

Your Winter Carnival Hotline: New Minas Recreation Department @ 681-6577

Village Commission PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, in Nova Scotia, we are fortunate to have a variety of open space, trail and parks systems providing countless recreation and active living opportunities for residents and visitors from around the world; and

WHEREAS, the winter season in Nova Scotia has long had a bad reputation with freezing rain, snow and wind chill, making it tempting to hibernate in doors rather than bundle up and head out into the fresh air for exercise; and

WHEREAS, close to two-thirds of Canadians are not active enough to achieve health benefits; and

WHEREAS, winter is the ideal time to try new activities and to the ones you already enjoy; and

WHEREAS, TAKE THE ROOF OFF WINTER is a provincial community mobilization initiative designed to help Nova Scotians improve their health by encouraging winter outdoor physical activity and play; and

WHEREAS, TAKE THE ROOF OFF WINTER aims to bring Nova Scotians out of hibernation to experience Nova Scotia’s winter and participate in outdoor winter activities.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Village of New Minas does hereby celebrate and promote TAKE THE ROOF OFF WINTER and we invite all residents of the Village of New Minas to get active outdoors this winter, experience the benefits of being active in the outdoors during the winter for improving personal health and the health of the environment.

THEREFORE, the Village of New Minas, in recognition of the benefits and values of being physically active outdoors during the winter months, do hereby celebrate TAKE THE ROOF OFF WINTER in 2008.

Thank you to all the Participants for your Support by Attending!

Without All Of You, We Certainly Couldn't Make it the Success That it Is!

The Sentimental Journey “Winter Wonderland” Seniors (50+) Social & Dance

Seniors 50 + from New Minas & Area are invited to join Loren Fevens, AVR Morning Show Host (January 1964 to December 1974), Sentimental Journey and On the Rebound Programs, for a night out of Sentimental Journey music of yesteryear with friends and a chance to meet new friends! Loren will play your favourite music from years past and will delightfully accept requests from participants.

It will take place Thursday, February 21 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the New Minas Volunteer Fire Department. 

You may just want to listen to your favourite oldies all night or the dance floor will be open all night for participants who wish to dance the night away!

The New Minas Recreation Department will provide sandwiches, cheese & crackers, veggies, sweets and refreshments (tea & coffee) for those in attendance.

The fee is only $5.00 to register. Please register with New Minas Recreation at 681-6577.

Loren Fevens, Sentimental Journey, and Vince Forrestall, New Minas Recreation Director, felt that this new event for the 50+ age group was so successful with 63 participants during the October 25 Sentimental Journey “Fall Harvest” and 115 participants for December 13 “Christmas” that they wanted to also offer an event in February as part of the Annual New Minas Winter Carnival and 40th Anniversary Celebrations (Feb. 21-24, 2008).

Promoting Active & Healthier Lifestyles

Learn the Secrets of Magic Event Flyer
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

Sports of All Sorts Program Flyer
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

December Programs & Events Calendar 2007
(Downloadable for your convenience)

November Programs & Events Calendar 2007
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October Programs & Events Calendar 2007
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September Programs & Events Calendar 2007
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Fall b-Active Programs & Events 2007 A Quick Glance
(Downloadable for your convenience)

“Luck of the Irish” With Daniel O’Donnell Trip & Tour

The New Minas Recreation Department is very pleased to
announce another popular and exciting trip & tour for New Minas
& Area Residents
Daniel O’Donnell @ the Halifax Metro Centre

Friday, May 30, 2008
7:30 pm
Fee: Only $78.00 (Includes ticket & transportation to and from the Valley)
Supper (On your Own) @ Cousin’s Restaurant

1st Annual New Minas “Festival of Lights” 2007 Has Something for All Family Members

The 1st Annual New Minas Festival of Lights sponsored by Swimwear Hut and Raymond James, November 17, 2007 to January 1, 2008 promises to offer something for all family members to celebrate the festive season.

This new event for residents, residents of outlying communities, visitors and tourists may be one of the biggest special events the Village will host now and in the future.

The Event, with the support of the Village of New Minas and the Santa Parade Committee, was created by Stephen Bishop, long time New Minas resident and business person, along with New Minas Recreation Director Vince Forrestall.

With the Village hosting their annual festive events including the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Children’s Christmas Party and Stephen Bishop hosting a Flick the Switch and Light-up the Strip Festive Events and the Sunrise Rotary Club and the County Fair Mall hosting the Santa Parade, it was felt to include all these events and some newer ones under one umbrella to equal one big event for New Minas, with many benefits.

Stephen Bishop is looking for the Flick the Switch and Light-up the Strip events to grow over the next couple of years. He is working hard to have businesses on Commercial Street dress up and decorate their properties with Christmas Light displays that people from all over the valley and Nova Scotia will come to see. Last years Lighting Contest had 14 official entries.

The Village of New Minas has commended Stephen for his efforts to date. Everyone is invited to Come Feel the Magic

Event Flyer
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

1st Annual New Minas “Festival of Lights” 2007 Schedule of Events

The Santa Parade 2007 will kick off the New Minas Festival of Lights with another bigger and better successful Parade to be held November 17 at 10:00 am on Commercial Street. The parade has doubled the amount of entries this season compared to 2006.

Click on an image for a larger view.

The “Flick the Switch” Commercial Street Business Displays will be all lit up at the same time: 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2007.

New Minas Festival of Lights “Light Up The Strip Contest 2007” Winners Announced

The New Minas Festival of Lights, sponsored by Swimwear Hut, Jungle Jim’s & Raymond James, continued on Saturday, December 15th with the announcement of Winners for the Light Up The Strip Contest 2007:

The Village of New Minas would like to thank all participants for their efforts.

Residential:

Most Lights - Brenda and Gerald Pyke, 1025 Maple Drive, New Minas

Most Creative - The Carolee Morine Family, 123 Crescent Drive, New Minas

Peoples Choice - Brenda and Gerald Pyke, 1025 Maple Drive, New Minas

Business:

Most Lights - Valley Power Products / Party Central, 999 Nova Drive, New Minas

Most Creative - Whacky Wheatley's, 8961 Commercial Street, New Minas

Peoples Choice - Jordan's Home Furnishings, 9108 Commercial Street, New Minas
 

Stephen Bishop of Raymond James “Light Up The Strip” for Christmas Contest 2007

Entry Form (Downloadable for your convenience)

 Open to all Businesses and Residences of New Minas.

 This year there are two categories:

1) Business

2) Residential

 There are Four Divisions for each Category:

1) Most Lights

2) Most Creative

3) Best Holiday / Christmas Scene

4) Peoples Choice

 The Contest begins with the official kick off: “Flick The Switch” at 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2007. All contest entrants will be asked to unveil their scenes and energize their lighting displays at this time.

 The contest will be judged by a panel of Judges, with the exception of the Peoples Choice Award and the winners will be announced on Saturday December 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Centre Court, County Fair Mall.

Contest Entrants are asked to leave their Holiday Scenes and Lighting Displays assembled for the enjoyment of the public until January 1st, 2008.

 The Peoples Choice Award Ballots, Contestant Location Maps and Entry Boxes will be available at the following New Minas Business Locations:

The Winners of each Category’s Division will receive a Winners Certificate and $100.00 cash

 Stephen Bishop’s Light Up The Strip For Christmas Contest 2007

Entry Form

Please remit  to:

Stephen Bishop & Associates Wealth Management Services of Raymond James
8903 Commercial Street
New Minas NS
B4N 3E1
Fax 902-679-2474

 e-mail: stephen.bishop@raymondjames.ca

Entry for the Category of:     Business     ___       Residential     ___

Name: ____________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________________________

e-mail: ____________________________________________________

Please remit your entry by Mail, Fax or e-mail

Thank you - Stephen Bishop

 Village of New Minas Community Christmas Tree Decorating (Wednesday, December 5th., 2007)

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2007 will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 beginning at 7:00 pm at our new location – between A & W Restaurant and the New Minas Civic Centre on Commercial Street.

Emcee Denny Myles who’ll will lead dignitaries, residents and New Minas Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders in singing of Christmas carols and the lighting of our gigantic Christmas Tree.

Schedule of Events

7:00 pm       Emcee Denny Myles welcomes everyone and introduces Dave Chaulk, Village Chair, and invited dignitaries who’ll give a warm welcome and Merry Christmas message.

7:05 pm       Denny Myles Show leads dignitaries, residents and New Minas Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders in singing of Christmas Carols.

7:20 pm     Lighting of the Village’s gigantic Christmas tree.

7:22 pm       Singing of “O Christmas Tree” carol

Immediately following - Town Crier, Lloyd Smith, will lead all participants to the New Minas Volunteer Fire Hall for the Annual Children’s Christmas Party:

The Children’s Christmas Party 2007 will be held at the New Minas Volunteer Fire Department immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning at 7:30 pm and lasting until 9:00 pm

Schedule of Events - Christmas Tree Lighting & Children's Christmas Party 2007

You and your family are cordially invited to attend the New Minas Festival of Lights Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Children’s Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 5th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the New Minas Civic Centre.

This annual community and family oriented event will include performances by Mike Hirschbach  (Circus performer), “Shuffles” the Clown and the Denny Myles Show, singing of Christmas Carols by New Minas Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders, Christmas Arts & Craft Corner, refreshments and a visit from our special guests - Santa Claus, elves and reindeer.

The event will start at the Village’s gigantic Christmas tree between the New Minas Civic Center and the Skate Park, with Seasons Greetings from invited dignitaries before the Light-up and will then proceed to the New Minas Fire Hall, led by the Town Crier, Lloyd Smith, for the continuation of activities with the Children’s Christmas Party.

I hope you can join us on December 5th in celebrating the festive season.

Vince Forrestall, Recreation Director
www.newminas.com
Soccer Capital of Atlantic Canada / Shopping Centre of the Valley
Tel. 681-6577 / Fax. 681-0779 / Cell. 698-2048

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Schedule of Events – December 5, 2007 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2007

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2007 Program
(Downloadable for your Convenience)

7:00 p.m.   Emcee Denny Myles welcomes everyone to the event and introduces invited dignitaries who will give a warm welcome and Merry Christmas Message.

7:10 p.m.   Denny Myles Show leads dignitaries, residents and New Minas Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides and Pathfinders in singing Christmas carols

7:20 p.m.   Christmas Tree Lighting of the gigantic Christmas tree

7:22 p.m.   Singing of “O Christmas Tree”

7:25 p.m.   Town Crier, Lloyd Smith, leads participants to the New Minas Fire Hall for the Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Christmas Party 2007

7:30 p.m.   Town Crier, Lloyd Smith, welcomes everyone

7:35 p.m.  Emcee Denny Myles welcomes “Shuffles” the Clown

Refreshments: Hot chocolate with marshmallows, Apple Cider with cinnamon and Gingerbread cookie decorating Christmas Arts & Crafts Corner and Letters in Santa’s Mailbox

8:00 p.m.  Denny Myles Show Performs - Singing of Christmas carols

8:10 p.m.  Emcee Denny Myles welcomes Mike Hirschbach, Circus performer

8:40 p.m.   Children line-up to see Santa Claus, two reindeer and elves. Children receive their Christmas gift. Parent photo   opportunities. A reminder to please bring your cameras. Draws for door prizes. Participants also receive a Christmas Apple and a candy Cane for participating

9:00 p.m.         Thank you everyone for participating and all a good night – Merry Christmas

Share the Holiday Spirit Greeting Card Contest

Calling On All Young Artists

We’re very delighted to launch the 1st Annual New Minas Festival of Lights “Share the Holiday Spirit Greeting Card Contest” open to all children attending Elementary and Middle Schools. Artwork winners of this years contest will be used to develop greeting cards in which we will donate the proceeds of the card sales to a recognized charity.

This year, through the help of our young artists, we hope to launch the beginning of an Annual Event. So we now invite the children and young friends of all our Elementary and Middle Schools to pick up their paintbrushes, crayons or markers and use their creative talents on a very special project – a Holiday Season greeting card.

We invite all young artists to choose from one of the following themes: My favorite Holiday memory, Winter Wonderland or Scenes from Holiday Carols. Your entry will be on display during the New Minas Festival of Lights Winter Art Contest and Display scheduled for December 15, 2007 at the County Fair Mall, 12:00 6:00 pm.

Please submit all entries to your school on or before Friday, December 14, 2007 @ 2:00 pm.

Artwork of young artists will be chosen by our judges to create a series of Holiday Cards for 2008. Cards will be packaged in quantities of 24. Each package will contain cards of each of the chosen young artists. This package of 24 cards will be for sale for the 2008 Holiday Season and 100% of the proceeds will directly go to a chosen charity. Everyone is a Winner!

Winners will receive a small gift of appreciation for their important support in helping other children in need. Winners will receive a $25.00 gift certificate. Please submit all entries on or before Friday, December 14, 2007 to your School’s Principal.

How to Enter:

Who: Children of Elementary and Middle Schools

Specifications: The artist can use poster paint, crayons, pencil crayons or markers; Artwork must be on regular blank letter size paper (8 ½ by 11 inches); Please do not fold your artwork. Each artist can enter one piece of artwork.

Deadline: Please submit all entries on or before Friday, December 14, 2007 to your School Principal. A completed entry form must accompany artwork. The form is provided below. All artwork becomes the exclusive property of The Village of New Minas Recreation Department and will not be returned.

We will announce the winner (s) on Saturday, December 15, 2007 during our Children’s Winter Art Contest and Display at Centre Court, County Fair Mall beginning at 6:00 pm.

“Share the Holiday Spirit Greeting Card Contest” ENTRY FORM

Thank you to all our young artists for helping children in need. We look forward to receiving
your artwork. Good luck everyone!

Please print your name clearly: __________________________________________

Name of Artist : ______________________________________________________

My age: ____________________________________________________________

I am in Grade: _______________________________________________________

My School is ______________________________________________________and
(name):_____________________________________________________________

(address) ___________________________________________________________

My School Principal’s name is ___________________________________________

My favorite thing about my picture is ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

I understand that all artwork becomes the exclusive property of The Village New Minas.

Signed ____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________

Date ______________