Parks & Rec Programs

The Annual Red Cross Swim Program is gearing up for another successful year.  As last year, if registration warrants, we will offer the Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion lessons as well.  Registration forms can de downloaded from the Township website. Please refer to the calendar of events for the Swim Lessons schedule.

Canada Day Celebrations!  The Apsley District Lions Club & Beautification Committee will be hosting the Annual Canada Day Parade and Celebrations.  The parade begins at 4pm and events are to follow at the Apsley Community Centre at 5pm.

Flea Market The Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Flea Market on July 16th. As always, there is something for everyone.  Please watch for details.  

Harold Forbes will be hosting the Annual Boat Wise Course for youth at the Glen Alda Community Centre on July 2nd and 3rd.  Please call Harold at 656-2507 for details or to register.

The Trinity United Church will be hosting their Annual Dinner at the Apsley Community Centre on July 21st.

We have another new activity.  The Parks and Recreation Department  would like to welcome the Running Club.  Donna Friedrich and other Parks and Recreation volunteers have graciously donated their time to organize a Running Club as part of the Parks and Recreation programs. The minimum age is 10, the cost is free and the club may be running twice weekly.  For more info please call 656-4922 ext 3.

BlackFly Theatre Company returns to the Apsley Community Centre.  Show nights are as follows; July 27th to 30th and August 3rd to 6th.  Watch for posters!

If you have any questions about any Programs you can contact Gary Geraldi at 656-4922

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Having a Birthday Party, Anniversary, Wedding, or  Special Event?

Why not rent one of our Banquet Halls or even the Ice Surface in Apsley?

For more information on availability Please call Gary Geraldi at 656-4922.

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On the Watch

by June Hitchcox  

Baltimore Orioles (Northern - not the A.L. East variety) 

Hummingbird feeders are a familiar sight but did you know that Orioles also have a sweet-tooth for sugar water?  Someone phoned about the very peculiar behaviour of an Oriole because it seemed to be attacking a ( perchless) Hummingbird feeder.  Actually, the trouble was, it had no place to land!  Stores sell proper Orioles feeders with adequate perches.  As with Hummers, the mix is 4 parts water to 1 part sugar (no colouring) - bring to a boil - cool and pour into a very clean feeder.  Besides flower nectar and sugar water, Orioles eat fruits, berries, nutmeats, suet and love grape jelly!  They feed themselves and their young great quantities of destructive insects, relishing such things as Tent Caterpillars.   

Baltimore Orioles are a subspecies of the Northern Oriole so can be found under either name in bird books.  The male Baltimore is a beautiful, brilliant orange-and-black bird, female duller - slightly smaller than a Robin.  The male's song is a clear, flute-like whistle, often delivered from the highest treetop.  Perhaps you have seen an Oriole nest - particularly after the leaves have fallen. It looks like a hanging "bag", usually 25' to 60' up in a deciduous tree attached to a fragile outermost branch.  The female, sometimes upside down, weaves the 6"deep nest of grass, hair, plant fibres and twine making a perfect cradle for the young as they sway in the breezes.

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2005 Swim Program
Also Life-Saving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.

Chandos Beach
July 4 to July 22 ( Afternoon Session )
July 4 to July 22 ( Afternoon Session )

Register at location July 4 from 11:30am - 1:00pm.

July 25 to August 12 ( Morning Session only)
Register at location July 25 from 9:00 to 10:30am.

Quarry Bay Beach   
July 4 to July 22 ( Morning Session )   
Reg. at location July 4 from 9:00 to 10:30am.

Fee:    $ 40.00 one child / $ 70.00 two children / $ 95.00 three or more children

Bronze Medallion / Bronze Cross fee $ 110.00
* all children must be immediate family.

Register at the above dates and locations or in advance at the Municipal Office located in Apsley.  Forms available on our website at northkawartha.on.ca.

** Note **
The first day of each 3 week session will be reserved for registration and scheduling.  There will be no swim lessons on this day. If you have registered in advance you will receive a phone call on this day notifying you of your lesson time. There will be no swim lessons on August 1st ( Civic Holiday).

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Volunteers Needed

Apsley Minor Hockey: Coaches needed

For information on any Parks & Recreation Programs, or Events please call Gary Geraldi @ 656-4922

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Minor Hockey is now accepting player registrations for the 2005/06 season. Call 656-4922.