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FOCUS Saint John Spring 2014 Layout Layout 1 June 30th - August 22nd Reid & Associates Specialty Advertising www.specialtyads.ca 3 Dr. Jason B. Saunders, Optometrist Dr. Allison Dorion, Optometrist Dr. Darren MacLean, Optometrist LANDING CLINIC MOUNTAIN ROAD OPTOMETRY 2C Landing Court, Quispamsis, NB 4 Mountain Road, East Saint John Tel: (506) 849-EYES (3937) Tel: (506) 634-7660 Fax: (506) 847-EYES (3937) NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Supervised Summer Playground Program ..............3 Families, Individuals, Couples, EAP Groups - Therapeutic, Support & Seminars Saint Mark’s United Church Remembrance Concert ...6 Children’s Programs & Counselling Recreation, Sport and Active Living Evening Appointments International Adoptions Opportunities in Saint John ................................6 www.gentlepathsj.com P.R.O. Kids ..................................................7 Festivals & Events .........................................8 20 Alma St., Saint John NB 652-7284 City of Saint John .........................................16 Saint John Community & Youth Centres ..............18 Rockwood Park Spring & Summer Events ..............19 Community Meals On Wheels Saint John Inc. ........20 Neighbourhood Contact Information ..................21 Ducts - When does it need to be clean ................22 Kitchen Talk ................................................24 Community Garden contact information ..............25 2014 Junior Instructional Tennis Program .............25 Saint John Exhibition Association 125 years ..........28 Mid Summer Madness .....................................30 Community Gardens in Saint John ......................31 4 FOCUS Saint John Spring 2014 The ERB Family of Companies Complete Interior & Exterior Renovations Erb Builders has been in business for 40 years because we set the customer satisfaction bar high. From an idea to completion of your project, we look after every stage of the process starting with a complete design program for your new additions or renovations. Erb Restoration: Our certified technicians specialize in providing complete fire and water restoration services for your home. When disaster strikes, call us. We have a climate controlled storage facility to store all of your belongings. Our state of the art technology includes a thermal image camera that shows where heat is escaping or where cold is entering your home. Mold removal is one of our specialties. Mold can be a heath-hazard so, if you suspect you may have mold, call us. All of our work is guaranteed! Cedar Hills Landscaping specializes in landscape construction. Our services include: Walkways, Retaining Walls, Patios, Drainage Systems, and Lawn and Plant Installation. Our Certified Arborists are qualified and experienced with handling tree trimming and tree removal. We will work with you from conception to design to completion to create outdoor living spaces that will flourish and maintain their beauty for years. Satisfaction guaranteed! David Reid - Editor Tel: 642-5029 Fax: 642-5766 [email protected] John Gardner - Account Executive Tel: 847-9323 Cell: 653-0993 [email protected] John Allen - Account Executive 505 Rothesay Ave., Unit 3, Tel: 672-6144 Cell: 646-0671 [email protected] Saint John, NB E2J 2C6 Eric Dobbelsteyn - Prepress/Production www.specialtyads.ca Email: [email protected] We create and produce special Printed by Transcontinental Printing publications, magazines, brochures, specialty advertising, Content and/or opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect etc. for organizations, special in- those of the publisher. While all efforts have been made to terest groups, and ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for community services. any errors and/or omissions which may inadvertently occur. Reid & Associates Specialty Advertising www.specialtyads.ca 5 St. Mark's United Church Remembrance Concert St. Mark's United Church in Greendale, West Saint John, will be presenting a Remembrance Concert on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 7:00 pm to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War. The 3rd Field Artillery Regimental Band, the Saint John Chorale, Pipers, and the group Before the Mast along with the church choir and others will be rendering music and song from that era. Following the concert enjoy refreshments while viewing a collection of war memorabilia.Tickets can be obtained by calling the church office at 672-3320 or 672-8176. Adult tickets are $12.00 and children 12 and under $6.00. Recreation, Sport and Active Living Opportunities in Saint John Summer Arena Ice Spring ice – Stewart Hurley, April 1-30 Summer ice – Charles Gorman, beginning July 6 For rentals call 658-2908 Sports Fields (Baseball, Softball, Multi-Purpose) Season May -November To book City of Saint John sports fields call Leisure Services at (506) 632-6126 Shamrock Park Tennis Facility Opening May 1st for the Season Season May to November Open daily until 11:00pm (weather permitting) Junior Tennis Program – Program information is available by calling (506) 658-4709 Saint John Tennis Club Summer Leagues Program information is available by calling (506) 632-6005: Saint John Team Tennis - Tuesday evenings 6:30pm – 9:30p m May – August Shamrock Park Doubles Club - Thursday evenings 6:30pm - 9:30pm May – August On and Off Court Fall Team Tennis - Tuesday evenings 6:30pm - 8:00pm August – October On and Off Court Tournaments: Spring Open (May) Summer Open (July or Aug) August Classic Saint John Open August September Open Saint John Shams Cup September (Provincial Doubles Tournament) Fall Classic (October) Shams Cup Doubles Tournament (TBA) For information on private/group lessons like our Facebook page: SaintJohnTennis or visit www.SaintJohnTennis.ca Saint John Splash Pads Rainbow Park – Lower South End Flemming Court – Crescent Valley The Saint John Splash Pads will be available for use between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00PM daily; from the end of the school year in June until the beginning of the school year in September. 6 FOCUS Saint John Spring 2014 P.R.O. Kids P.R.O. Kids is a non-profit program operating out of the Growth & Commu- nity Development Department of the City of Saint John that matches children and youth up to (and including) the age of 18 with organized, registered recreation activities. P.R.O. Kids receives support from local organizations, businesses, and service providers, who donate spaces in their programs, provide financial or “in-kind” assistance, donate supplies, equipment and transportation to and from activities and programs. P.R.O. Kids is a pro-active and confidential service offered to all children and youth in Saint John, Quispamsis, Grand Bay-Westfield and Rothesay who have financial need. All administrative costs are covered by the Stephen Train owner and manager of port city pawn shop has municipalities, allowing 100% of all funds received through donations, been in business since 2003 located at 57 Ross Street, which grants and fundraisers to go directly to placing eligible children and youth is located along the lower cove loop off Charlotte street. in positive recreation opportunities. This store gives you the feel of a retail store with discount prices. You will always be greeted with friendly staff members Applications are available at www.prokidssj.ca or at 171 Adelaide Street. to help with whatever needs you might have. Office hours are from 9 am – 1 pm Monday to Friday. For more information There is a large selection of tools, games & dvds. Electronics, contact P.R.O. Kids at 642-PLAY guitars, jewellery, furniture and collectables. If you want to just come in and browse around there are a lot of items of interest on display. Including a 1958 Harley Davidson motorcycle, 1975 Harley Davidson Snowmobile and a 1942 mg 42 german machine gun. These are just a few to mention. Store hours are Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm. Visit our new website at www.portcitypawnshop.com Renovations with meticulous workmanship INSTALLATION Hardwood, Laminate, Engineered, Cork, Tile Floors and Stairs (custom rounded treads) The objective to opening this pawn shop was to provide SANDING Saint John with a QUALITY Sand and finish all types of hardwood flooring with a Dust Containment System. Custom stains pawn shop able to cater to the are also available. needs of its customers. RENOVATIONS • Delivery service available Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements from new drywall, electrical wiring, plumbing to just a new • Quality Products available paint job. • Great Service There is no job to small 57 Ross St. (off Charlotte St.) FREE ESTIMATES Saint John, NB 642-1671 Call Kevin 608-2368 [email protected] for an appointment today! www.portcitypawnshop.com Reid & Associates Specialty Advertising www.specialtyads.ca 7 FESTIVALS & EVENTS May 03 YSJ-10K May 07 Location: 4180 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John, NB A Day in Her Shoes The Saint John Airport is pleased to announce the 4th Annual YSJ 10k & Location: Market Square Atrium, Saint John, NB 5K Runway Run. Just to shake things up a bit, this year’s race will be held In support of the Canadian Mental Health Association, come enjoy an in the evening with the runway lights to guide runners around the course. evening full of shoe fashions, tasty treats and awareness of good mental Runners will have a unique opportunity to run either a 1 lap (5k) or a 2 lap health amongst women. (10k) race on the actual runways and taxiways of the airport. Register online at www.AtlanticChip.ca or www.runningroom.com, or visit the May 10 Saint John Running Room in Brunswick Square for your official entry. Fundy Food Festival Location: The Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal, Saint John, NB It’s that time of year again, time to thinking about yummy treats, and May 04 savoury dishes… a glass of wine and spending time with friends. It’s time Chansongs with Mary Stewart and/et for the 2014 Fundy Food Festival.The Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal Les Hay Babies will be a buzz with the sights, sounds and tastes provided by many of Location: 24 King Square South, Saint John, NB Saint John’s top restaurants and domestic vendors. 7:30 pm.
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