Upcoming Events
Father’s Day Roast Turkey Supper
Sunday, June 16th at the Birchtown Community Centre from 4pm to 6pm
Bring Dad out for a home cooked Roast Turkey Supper to show him how special he is. Supper includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, cranberries, veggies and dessert. Adults $12/person and children 12 and under $6.
Father’s Day Roast Turkey Supper June 16
Annual General Meeting
Sunday, June 23rd at the Birchtown Community Centre 3:30pm
The Annual General Meeting is being held on Sunday, June 23rd at the Birchtown Community Centre beginning at 3:30pm. If you are interested in running for office, please contact the administrative office for a nomination form and submit it no later than June 21. Special guests at this year’s AGM include Dr. Leslie Oliver who will be presenting a collection of his mother’s library books. Writer George Borden will be presenting his personal collection of black newspapers, bearing his articles, columns and photos, during which time he journaled for the Ebony / Black Express (NS) and Contract Toronto. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Birchtown Multicultural Summer Day Camps
July 8 to 12 and August 12 to 16 at the Birchtown Community Centre
The Birchtown Multicultural Day Camps are open to children ages 5-12. The camps strive to provide children the opportunity to learn and experience different cultures through food, crafts, sport, music, etc. The camps also focus on physical fitness and leading a healthy life style. The camps are being held July 8-12 and August 12-16 from 9am to 4pm daily. Registration fees are $50/child. Bursaries are available.
New this year at the July day camp we welcome Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo. This zoo is the largest and most diverse animal educaiton outreach program in Canada. Kids will get to learn about and see various reptile species.
We also welcome Shauntay Grant who will be visiting our August day camp. Shauntay regularly conducts writing, performance and choral music workshops for schools and community groups. Shauntay will be facilitating a Letter/Poetry Writing Workshop providing an opportunity for the youth to explore their creative abilities.
At our Augsut day camp we also welcome Leah Giffiths, curator of the Shelburne County Museum. Leah will be doing a simulated archaeological dig with the youth.
We also plan to have activities in Zumba and Tai Kwon Do. There will also be demonstrations on Native culture and history.
Nutritious snacks are provided daily. Children are asked to bring a brown bag lunch Monday through Thursday. On Friday there will be a BBQ for the children. Children should also bring sunscreen and bug repellent and dress for the weather.
To register or for information, please contact the BLHS office at 875-1310.
BLHS Day Camp Subsidy Application
The Black Loyalist Heritage Society is committed to discovering, interpreting, safeguarding, and promoting the history and heritage of the Black Loyalists.
