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July 15, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2

Hello Everyone, This issue of The first newsletter the Birch

was such a hit, we’ve Hills activity newsletter is already graduated to a The Summer Playground sponsored for four page paper. This Program has started July 4th and you by Quayle Agen- just goes to show that will continue until August 24th. cies Inc. in . Birch Hills has many fun activities Derek Manson has planned an If you would like to and events happening and this is a sponsor the next paper, great way to spread the news. exciting 8 weeks of fun for kids please contact Laurie at Thank you to those who have aged 6-12yrs. Brittany Larson and ‘[email protected]’ forwarded information, if it wasn’t Elise Cochet are assisting. for you, I’d have to write about me! So keep sending your stories and The Playground Program takes upcoming event information to Lau- place between 1-4 pm at the Birch Sport in the Park rie at ’[email protected]’. Hills Senior Home playground on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. If you’re bored of On Tuesdays & Thursdays the playing video games program continues from 11-4 in Free Music Concerts and you’re looking Weldon, SK.. for some real action,

come out Tuesdays 10th Annual Pelletier Guitar and Music WEEKLY THEMES and Thursdays to the Camp Free Concerts on the following July 17th Wet & Wild Week field behind the dates: July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Aug. 1, July 24th Christmas Celebrations 2, 3 at 7:30pm nightly. Hear instructors school from 1-4pm. July 31st Alien & Dinosaurs and participants perform. The concert Ages 10-16, are is indoor but bring your own lawnchair. August 7th Holiday Scramble invited to come join We are 6.4 km east of Birch Hills on August 14th Circus Week in on the activities. It Hwy #3. Turn south at Winton Park August 22nd Talent Show Off could be a soccer or Road sign onto gravel road. Drive football or baseball 1.6km to yard on right (long white or basketball game. CONGRATULATIONS to Muskoday fence, white house on the hill). It’s your time, so For info call 749-2498 or email ! They have been selected to host the 2013 First Na- you get to pick the www.guitar-camp.com Sheila Pelletier tion Summer Games. sport. On rain days, Birch Hills, Prince Albert and Muskoday meet at the Youth will partner together to provide facilities for four different age categories of core Centre on Main We’re on Facebook! sports: Soccer, Softball, Archery, Athlet- Street. ‘Birch Hills Recreation’ ics (Track & Field and Cross Country) like our page fo get up to date Play! Always information and canoeing. Birch Hills Back Alley Compost Pick Up COMING SOON th Compost is…Grass leaves and tree clippings The 15 Annual Any wood scrap (except furniture) 2011 Compost days - 1st Wednesday of every month (except when there is snow on the ground)

Please Separate Grass, Leaves and SMALL Tree branches THRESHING AND - They go to compost pile. FAMILY FUN DAY Large tree branches, Trunks and Unpainted Wood

- They go to the burnable wood pile TH Painted and Processed Wood SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 - They go to the Nondurable wood pile AT THE BIRCH HILLS MUSEUM Handling Compost Pile - Bagged or in Garbage cans ADMISSION FREE! DONATIONS ACCEPTED Large Tree Parts - Manageable Pieces Painted and Processed Wood - Manageable Pieces

On Saturday Please keep bags and other material a manageable afternoons COMMUNITY BOOSTERS size and weight. If it is heavy or awkward for you, (or whenever For those that are interested it will be for the men trying to load it in the truck. in community improvements the mood and business development. Please contact the town office if hits) if you see a group Meetings are 3rd Tuesday you have something that you be- of ladies outside the New of the Month at the Town Of- lieve is too big or too heavy and Ground Cafe you are fice. Next Meeting is July other arrangements can be made to welcome to join in on 19th at 7:30-9pm. have it removed. All are welcome. ‘Yoga in the park’ Contact the Town Office for more Info 749-2232

Hockey Officiating Program Attention Softball Fans: Referee clinics

First and foremost the Recreation Board Starting Friday July 22nd at 7 pm anyone would like to thank those past hockey referees, who have given aged 18+ is welcome to come out to the their endless support, time and effort in helping with the hockey officiating in our community. It is volunteers like you that help Lion’s Ball Diamonds to play softball. to keep the game of hockey alive in our town. We hope that we Bring your bats, gloves, and friends. can count on your assistance again this upcoming season. Once again the Saskatchewan Hockey Association is partner- ing with Birch Hills to hold a referee clinic on November 20, You don't have to 2011. This year they are introducing a two hour an on-ice ses- be good...just willing sion. The clinics have been shortened to half day classes giving the opportunity to run on-ice clinics immediately following the to play! classroom portion. The clinic will run in the morning from 9 to 1pm at the Community School and the on-ice session will run from 1:30 to 3:30pm at the arena. For more info If you are interested in taking this course and officiating hock- contact Laurie 749-2251 or ey this upcoming season, please contact Laurie at the Recreation Office at 749-2251. [email protected]. New Ground Café Birch Hills Dance Centre

July 14th - Full Moon Fiddle Fest Two positions available: Dinner and Entertainment $40/person Apply to Erica at [email protected] Award winning and a delight to watch & listen YOGA/ ADULT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR July 28th - Neil Crowe plays the Blues. Seeking fitness specialists to offer adult fitness classes. Dinner & Entertainment $40/person Our facility is suitable for Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Aero-

bics and much more. Storage is also available for Please note that The New Ground Café will be closed most of July for renovations and equipment. We are able to negotiate rental options and special catering. The restaurant will be open will take care of advertising for you. Fridays for light lunches and desserts from 11-3pm. Reservations are recommended. ACROBATICS /GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR Seeking acrobatics instructor to implement and lead For more info contact Jenni 749-2529 a new class with our dancers. We want to offer a class or email [email protected] that includes the basics of tumbling, balancing tricks and other floor work. The ideal candidate will have a CONGRATULATIONS to the five ladies that graduated background in gymnastics and enjoy working with chil- from TOPS taking( of pounds sensibly) to KOPS (keeping off dren. A coaching certification would be an asset but is pounds sensibly). Let’s celebrate with cake… Just kidding! not required. Renumeration will include mileage and an hourly wage. Birch Hills is going to the Dogs! SUMMER DANCE CAMP - AUGUST 16-18 A day in August will be dedicated to pet Learn Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, owners and their four- legged family members. Modern, Musical Theatre Grab your ‘doody’ bags 9am to 4pm (Bring Bagged Lunch) and get your Fiffy or Spot Junior Level (8-10yrs) $90 shined and ready to play in the park. Details to follow Intermediate (11-13yrs) and Senior (14yrs+) $105 in the next newsletter Includes 3 days of dance, 4-5 classes /day Partial packages available $45 2012 Winter Spaces are limited: Register now (1st come, 1st served) Carnival at The Studio 749-2606 or with Mary 749-3446 Do you like to play in the snow and create ADVERTISE exciting activities for families? We The Tennis Court nets YOUR EVENT, are seeking interested, enthusiastic are up BUT please be SPECIAL DAY or and innovative individuals to help or- careful until the court ACTIVITY HERE ganize a fun filled day or weekend of can be resurfaced. Use at your own risk. events. Contact Birch Hills Please call or email the Recreation Recreation Office for more information. [email protected] or 749-2251 Birch Hills Recreation GOLF COURSE CORNER Box 280 Men’s Night

Birch Hills, Saskatchewan Tuesdays register by 5:30 Shotgun Start at 6:00pm S0J 0G0 Ladies Golf Drink Specials $4.00 Beer Tel: 306-749-2251 Tuesdays 9:00 am Fax: 306-749-2545 and E-mail: [email protected] Thursdays 5:30pm Hungry but don’t want to Facebook: Birch Hills Recreation Drink Specials $4.00 Caesars wait?...why not pre-order lunch Call 749-2211 Communities that play together, grow together! Mondays 7am until 5 pm 2 for 1 Green Fees Canada Day $16 for 9 holes Celebration $29 for 18 holes On July 1st, kids of all ages joined together to celebrate Canada’s birthday. This was a great kick off to the Birch Hills Upcoming Events

Children’s Summer Program, July 14 - Full Moon Fiddle Fest at NGC ’Catch the Wave’ which 19 - Community Booster Meeting began the first week of July, in 21 - Neil Crowe at New Ground Cafe

Birch Hills and Weldon. July 18-20 - Pelletier Music Concert Playground leaders 22 - Adult Softball Starts Derek Manson, Brittany 23 - 1st Annual Lester Franklin Larson and Elise Cochet lead Memorial Golf Tournament the bike parade down Bellamy, July 25-27 - Pelletier Music Concert past the Seniors Home and by Other Community Events 26 - Northern Lights Casino & the Senior’s living complex, Rugged Country Golf July 16th -Melfort 9th Annual back to the Credit Union Lady Summer Golf Classic August 1-3 - Pelletier Music Concert parking lot for a BBQ lunch. Call 752-3279 for more info 14 -Threshing Day There were robots, Mobile Playground princesses and to add to the August ? - Birch Hills is Going to the Dogs July 18-22nd - 10-3pm 16-18 - Summer Dance Camp festivities, clowns with candy! School 25 - Rec Board Meeting Thank you Lillian and friend. A free lunch was July 6-9,28,29th - 10-3pm September 13 - Community Advisory supplied by Kim Lemon of Paddockwood Playground Meeting

Mighty Moe’s Tires and the bbq For more info call November 20 - Hockey Referee Clinic was donated from Co-op Brandy Smart at 982-3309 Grocery. Cake was hand delivered and served by Jenni Willems of the New Ground Café. A big thank you to Stewart Adams and Lisa Recreation Activities Provided through Sask Lotteries Fund DeVries for their help and to all who decorated bikes, themselves and finally to those Please Share that came out to enjoy this Paper community celebration. with a Friend