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M u n i c i p a l i t y o f N o r t h P e r t h ’ s
Newsletter
Community Connection
Summer Camp Info 2
Swimming Lessons 3
Public Swim Schedule 4
Free Public Swimming 5
Community Activities 5
Community Programs
6
Library Programs 6
Senior Connection 7
EarlyON Programs 8
J u ly / A ug ust 2 0 1 9
2019 Listowel Agricultural Fair is celebrating our 162nd fair with our theme “ Farming by the Seeds of our Plants” July 18th to 21st, 2019
Leading up to the Fair, the Garden Tractor Pull is Sunday, July 7th starting at 10am. Admission is free!
Thursday July 18- is opening day of the fair with the Opening Night Parade & Ceremonies and the Ambassador Competition followed by a Fireworks Show sponsored by Royal LePage Don Hamilton Real Estate Brokerage. Admis-sion to the Fair on Thursday night is free! Friday July 19- features Seniors Day with a performance by Naomi Bristow, Market Lamb Pen Show, Beef Show, Sheep Show, Truck Pull, Pub Night with Live Music by the band 8 Second Ride in the refreshment tent. Saturday July 20- is the Baby Show, Kid’s Day, Dairy Show, Vintage Farm Show, Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull, Afternoon Old-tyme Country Dance by Thorn & Roses & Guests, Antique Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Parade and the Open Tractor Pull. Sunday July 21- offers the Western Horse Show, Dairy Goat Show, Church Service, Heavy Horse Show, Vintage Farm Show, Horseshoe Tournament, North American 6-Horse Hitch Classic Series, Ontario Rise To Fame Youth Talent Search Competition, Tim Burr Circus Lumberjack Shows, and the Demolition Derby finishes the weekend off. Hall Exhibits are open for viewing from Thursday to Sunday. Midway is open Thursday to Sun-day and the Beverage Tent on Friday & Saturday evenings. Food Booth on site operated by the Listowel Agricultural Society featuring all locally grown commodities! Fair book and full details can be viewed on our website www.listowelfair.com.
ATWOOD LIONS
62nd ANNUAL CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
Parade at 12:30 with antique and classic cars, tractors, bands,
clowns, pets and more! Following the parade:
Entertainment
Bavarian Gardens
Sports Events and Games
Kids Games and Activities
Pork Barbecue
FREE Public Swim
And More! Please remember that our Celebrations are Smoke Free Events
African Lion Safari August 15th Cost: $45 For Ages 6yrs and older
Bus leaves Listowel District Secondary School 8:30am & re-
turns 5pm
Canada’s Wonderland August 20th Cost: $70 For Ages 14 and older
Bus leaves Steve Kerr Memorial Arena 7:30am & returns 7:30pm
To Register, email
[email protected] OR [email protected].
P a g e 2 C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t i o n N e w s l e t t e r
►For children going into Grade 2 (and older) in Fall 2019 *Those children going into Grade 1 in Fall 2019 call for the Summer Kinder Camp (519) 291-4222
►Camp hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm —Extended care is available upon request
between 6:30am—8:30am and 4:30pm-5:30pmExtended Care Cost $2/hr.
►Family Rate is for 3-5 Children/family
SUMMER BUS TRIPS
Join us for lots
of SUMMER
FUN!
Summer Specialty Camps—Book Now! Everybody Dance Now Camp July 8-12
Imagination Art Creations Camp is FULL!
Soccer, Swimming and So Much Fun! July 22-26
Breaking Broadway Drama Camp July 29-Aug 2
Shoot for your Goals Sports Camp Aug 6-9
Cooking Camps are FULL!
Basketball Camp Aug 19-21
For details on costs, times and locations for the above camps, check out our camp website www.northperthdaycamp.com
To Register of to get more Information Please Contact 519-292-2055, [email protected] or
519-291-2950 ext 2065, [email protected]
Theme Week Location Cost per Day Cost per week
Backyard Bash July 2-5 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$120/child $345/family
Project Runway July 8-12 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Imaginative Inventors July 15-19 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Under the Sea July 22-26 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Throwback to the Decades July 29-Aug 2 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Mysterious Investigations Aug 6-9 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$120/child $345/family
Animal Planet Aug 12-16 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Crazy Chemistry Aug 19-23 Listowel District
Secondary School $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
Mission Impossible Aug 26-30 Steve Kerr Memorial
Complex $32/child $91/family
$150/child $430/family
2019 Camp Schedule
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If you require information in a more accessible format, contact Kelly at 519-292-2055 or [email protected]
Advanced Swim Lessons Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross
July 15th –19th 2019
SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 8 for 8
July 2—July 12 No Class July 1st
July 22—Aug 2
August 6—16
No Class August 6th
Atwood on Tuesdays: (A) July 2-Aug 20
Listowel on Thursdays: (L) July 4-Aug 22
Parent & Tot 1 (4-12 months) $72 10:00—10:30 10:00—10:30 10:30-11:00 5:00-5:30 (A)
4:30-5:00 (L)
Parent & Tot 2 (12-24 months) $72 10:00—10:30 10:00—10:30 10:30-11:00 5:00-5:30 (A)
4:30-5:00 (L)
Tot 3 (2-3 years) $72 9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
4:30-5:00 (A)
5:00-5:30 (L)
5:30-6:00 (AL)
Preschool A (3-5 years) $72 9:30-10:00
10:30-11:00
9:30-10:00
10:30-11:00
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
4:30-5:00 (L)
5:00-5:30 (AL)
Preschool B (3-5 years) $72 9:30-10:00
10:30-11:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
9:30-10:00
10:30-11:00
4:30-5:00 (L)
5:30-6:00 (AL)
Preschool C (3-5 years) $72 10:00—10:30 9:30—10:00 10:00—10:30 5:00—5:30 (A)
5:00—5:30 (L)
Swimmer 1 (6+ years) $72 9:30—10:00
10:00—10:30
9:30—10:00
9:30—10:00
10:00—10:30
4:30—5:00 (A)
4:30—5:00 (L)
Swimmer 2 (6+ years) $72 9:30—10:00
10:30—11:00
10:00—10:30
10:30-11:00 5:30-6:00 (A)
5:30-6:00 (L)
Swimmer 3 (6+ years) $72 9:00—9:30
10:30—11:00
9:30-10:00
10:30-11:00
10:30—11:00 5:30-6:00 (A)
5:30-6:00 (L)
Swimmer 4 (6+ years) $72 10:00—10:30 9:30—10:30 10:30—11:00 4:30—5:00 (A)
4:30—5:00 (L)
Swimmer 5 (6+ years) $72 10:30—11:00 9:30—10:30 10:30—11:00 4:30—5:00 (A)
4:30—5:00 (L)
Swimmer 6 (6+ years) $80 9:00—10:00 10:00—11:00 9:30—10:30 4:30-5:30 (A)
5:00-6:00 (L)
Swimmer 7 (6+ years) $80 9:00—10:00 10:00—11:00 9:30—10:30 4:30-5:30 (A)
5:00-6:00 (L)
Swimmer 8 (8+ years) $80 9:00—10:00 10:00—11:00 9:30—10:30 4:30-5:30 (A)
5:00-6:00 (L)
Swimmer 9 (8+ years) $80 9:00—10:00 10:00—11:00 9:30—10:30 4:30-5:30 (A)
5:00-6:00 (L)
2019 Swimming Lesson Schedule Listowel Kinsmen Pool 519-291-5387
Atwood Lions Pool 519-356-2630
Private Swim Lessons ($22/half hour) Please call the pools for available dates and times.
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Public Swimming Schedule Atwood Lions Pool 519-356-2630
Listowel Kinsmen Pool 519-291-5387 Ensure you have read the Pool Admission Standards when
arriving at pool for supervision ratios.
Admission Rates
Family & Public Swims ……………….$4/person
(under 5yrs no charge)
Family Rate ………………………….….$14/family
( up to 5 children & 2 Guardians)
Book of 10 Passes ……………………..$ 35/book
Aquafit Classes ………………………...$5/person
1/2 hour Lane Swim Time ….……….…$2/person
1 Hour Lane Swim Time …………….$3/person
2019 Season’s Passes
GET YOURS NOW!
Family ……………………………………..$275.00
Individual …………………………………$120.00
Includes all aquatic programs except
swimming lessons. Add one care-giver to your
family pass at no additional charge!
WWW.NORTHPERTH.CA
AQUAFIT!
Join us in the evenings at our pools for a fun, fitness workout in the water! This program is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, and
strength levels in a fun, upbeat environment.
C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t i o n N e w s l e t t e r
Pool’s Close August 30th
*NEW HOURS JULY & AUGUST POOL SCHEDULE-BEGINS JULY 1st
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
9:00—11:00 Swim lessons Swim lessons Swim lessons Swim lessons Swim lessons
11:00—11:30 Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Les-sons
11:30- 12:00 Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim
12:00—1:00 Family Swim Family
Swim
Family Swim Family
Swim
Family Swim Family
Swim
Family
Swim 1:00—2:00 Camp Swim Camp Swim Camp Swim
2:00—4:00 Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim
Public Swim
4:00—5:00 Swim Team Practice
Atwood 8for8 Lessons until
4-6
Swim Team Practice
Listowel 8for8 Lessons until
4-6
Swim Team Practice
5:00—6:00 Family Swim Listowel Lane Swim
Family Swim Atwood Lane Swim
Family Swim
6:00—6:30 Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
6:30—8:00 Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim
Public Swim
8:00—9:00
Listowel Public Swim
Atwood Public Swim
Listowel Public Swim
Atwood Public Swim
Atwood Aquafit & Lane
Swim
Listowel Aquafit &
Lane Swim
Atwood Aquafit & Lane
Swim
Listowel Aquafit & Lane
Swim
Listowel Kinette Splash Pad Hours (Conditions Permitting) July & August 9am—9pm September 10am—8pm
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Sponsored Swimming Family Swim 12:30-2:00pm
Public Swim 2:00-4:00pm
Listowel Kinsmen Pool
(519-291-5387) Mon. July 1 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259
Sat. July 6 Ward & Uptigrove
Sun. July 7 Heartland Veterinary Clinic
Sun July 14 TarBush Dicky Griller & Associates
Sat July 20 Listowel Kinette Club
Sun. July 21 Listowel Babtist Church
Sun. July 28 Williams Drainage
Sun Aug 4 Your Friendly Neighbours– Free Hotdog@ Pavillion
Sat. Aug 10 Keil Dadson Insurance
Sat Aug 17 Listowel Technology Incorporated
Sun Aug 18 Williams Drainage
Sun Aug 25 Tim Horton’s
Atwood Lions Pool (519-356-2630) Mon. July 1 Atwood Lions
Sun. July 7 Monkton Lions
Sun. July 14 Mornington Communications
Sat. July 20 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259
Sun. July 21 Williams Drainage
Sat. Aug 3 Smith Steel
Sat. Aug 10 Listowel Agricultural Society
Sat. Aug 17 Williams Drainage
Sat. Aug 24 Mornington Communications
Interested in sponsoring a public swim? There are still
some available dates to choose from! Please contact
(519)292-2054, [email protected]
Help us thank our sponsors for supporting this community
activity by coming out and enjoying the swimming fun!
Comancheros Car Club
39th Annual Show ‘n’ Shine
Listowel Memorial Park
Sunday July 7th, 2019 8am-4pm
Registration 8am-1pm
Monkton Skating Club Registration -Tuesday, September 17th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Elma Logan Recreation Complex in Monkton Please contact Trudy at 519-504-6710 or [email protected] for more info.
The Monkton Skating Club offers PreCanSkate and CanSkate learn to skate programs as well as the StarSkate figure skating program.
Home Alone Course
Thursday, July 11,
9:00am—4:00pm at
The Steve Kerr
Memorial Complex
The cost is $50.00
To register: 519-291-2950 ext 2065
LISTOWEL
LEGIONNAIRES PRESENTS:
Ontario Baseball Association Provincial A Tournament:
Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1, 2019
Game Times to be Announced Location: John Bell South Diamond, Listowel
10th Annual Car And Motorcycle
Poker Rally For The
The Listowel Memorial Hospital
Foundation
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Place: Boyd Motors, Kurtzville
For More Information Please Contact:
Mich Matheson, Listowel Memorial
Hospital Foundation Office 519-291-
3125 Ext 6224 or Email
Atwood Athletics Swim Team Atwood Lions Pool lifeguards will be completing a
12hr overnight Swim-a-Thon on Wednesday, July 17th starting at 8pm to raise money for our swim team.
To help support our team, please contact the pool at 519-356-2630. Your support is greatly appreciated!
We hope to see you out at our Swim-a-Thon!
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North Perth Public Library
Join us this summer for fun-filled programs with games, crafts activities and more!
Atwood – Listowel – Monkton Programs start July 2nd
Pre-registration is required for most programs. For more details: northperth.ca/npplsummer or call any branch library.
NPPL SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: READ AND COLLECT POINTS THIS SUMMER
Drop by any NPPL branch to pick up a reading log. Record books you read between July 2 and August 19.
Then spend your Points at our “Prizes for Points Days”.
1 level appropriate book = 1 point Maximum points awarded = 25
Ages 18 and under
Many thanks to the Friends of the North Perth Public Library and to the Listowel Agricul-
tural Society for their financial support of our summer programs.
Paint Night
Do you love to paint!? There is now a paint group that itsopen to any age and beginners! This group meets at the Scrapbook Shop: 163 Inkerman Street West. Please brings your own supplies.
$10.00 Every 3rd Friday of the month 630pm to 830/9pm
Pre registration is needed by contacting Megan Myke at [email protected]
3rd Annual Listowel Art in the Park
August 17 from 10am-5pm
Outdoor event with Live Music, Food and Talented Vendors! All Welcome!
If you are an Artists, Artisans and metaphysical Vendors we have
spaces available! $40 /vendor spaces
The Salvation Army's Community &
Family Services Annual Backpack Distribution
Distribution to be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 If you need help with backpacks or school supplies for
September 2019? Please Pre-Register. Accepting registrations July 1st
Food Explorers Guide to Cooking
The fun club is a skill-based healthy eating program designed for Canadian kids aged 9 –11.
The Food Explorers program will begin Thursday, September 19th for 7 weeks! It will take place weekly
on Thursday’s at 625 Main St. E. at 4:00.– 5:30
For more information or to register for both programs please
contacts us at 519-291-2900 or call/text 226-622-4719 [email protected]
Tuesday August 20th
Listowel Branch
3:00 -7:00
Wednesday August 21st
Atwood Branch
3:00 -7:00
Thursday August 22nd
Monkton Branch
3:00 -7:00
Tech Help at the Library
This summer get one-on-one help with your tablet, phone,
and more at the library. Call your NPPL Branch to
book a time and get your tech questions answered!
July Theme: Help with your Smartphone or Tablet
August Theme: Intro to Email
Listowel Branch:
519 291-4621
Atwood Branch:
519 356-2455
Monkton Branch:
519 347-2703
Thinking about trying a triathlon?
Listowel on Sunday, August 25th! Swim 375m in the Listowel Kinsmen Pool, a flat
10km bike, and a 2.5km run along the park trail! All proceeds from the event go to Cystic Fibrosis research. For more information contact Race Organizer, Nicole Kaufman,
July 4th: Violas Tribute
July 11th: The Country
Horizons Band
July 18th: Country Serenaders
July 25th: Crossroads
Aug 1st: John & Geneva
Aug 15th: No Dance -Cara’s Holidays
Aug 22nd: Al Crawford
North Perth Seniors Entertainment Listowel Legion Auditorium at 2pm: $3 includes
admission, refreshments, entertainment.
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For More Information 519-323-8582 or [email protected]
North Perth Senior Center 2019 Day Trips
Grease– Hamilton Tuesday, July 23rd $115.00 Includes:
Buffet Lunch & Matinee Performance Departs at 10:30am
Fallsview Casino– Niagara Falls Tuesday, July 9th $15.00 Includes:
$10 Slot Play Departs at 8:30am
Woodbine Racetrack– Etobicoke Tuesday, August 6th $25.00 Includes:
$15 Slot Play Departs at 8:30am
For more information please contact Cara at [email protected] or 519-323-8582
Non North Perth Seniors add $5 extra for every bus trip. If you would like to become a member ,
membership fee is $5 for the year.
Senior Connection
Come out to enjoy the entertain-ment and company of friends
“Learn to Urban Pole”
Come out to learn something new! Learn to Urban Pole
session with certified instructor Brett Jutzi
Starting Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 between 11am - 1pm
Drop in’s welcome!
Elma-Logan Arena, Monkton
Please bring: running shoes, Layered clothing ( weather de-
pending) Poles and refreshments provided by VON
Yoga is coming to VON Perth Huron!
Are you interested in increasing your flexibility and
strengthening your muscles?
Starting June 28th 1-2pm at VON Perth Huron,
975 Wallace Ave N Listowel. Please call to reserve
your spot! $30
For more information about both programs please call: Brett Jutzi at 519-291-5898 ext 4332
Events at Major Andrew McKeever Legion Branch
Euchre- 2nd and 4th Mondays and Wednesday
Pepper- Tuesdays
Lost Heir- 1st and 3rd Mondays evenings at 7pm
Listowel Fair– Friday July 19th is seniors day!
VON PROGRAMS
P a g e 8 V o l u m e North Perth EarlyON Child & Family
Centre 955 Binning St. W. Listowel 519-291-6626
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: North Perth EarlyON Centre
Play & Read
North Perth Library, Listowel
Fridays Mornings 10:30-11:30am
A fun filled, drop-in program featuring songs, stories,
and creative playtime. The Library will also be hosting a
program at the same time upstairs for children aged
5+.
What is Play & Learn?
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm
at the North Perth EarlyON Centre.
Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm at the North Perth EarlyON Centre
Saturday, July 6th at the Nor th Per th EarlyON Centre
It is a drop-in program for children ages 0-6 years and their parent/caregiver. A fun play environment full of activities,
age appropriate toys, creative experiences and games. We come together as an opportunities for songs and stories.
Baby Time
Listowel Kin Station
555 Binning St. West, Listowel
Monday Mornings from 9:30-11:30am
Come join our infant friendly atmosphere. Together you
and your infant can explore physical and sensory play
while learning new songs and rhymes. Weekly topics
discussed .
Story Book Yoga
Thursday Mornings 10:00-11:00am in July
at Livingston Park across from the library
Fun yoga for kids. In a friendly, fun way guiding chil-
dren through connecting their mind and their body. Par-
ticipating in story yoga they will experience many
laughs and learn the foundational movements of yoga
but also feel soothed and calm. We will end the program
with some songs!
PLAY & LEARN MESSY PLAY!
Atwood Lions Park Pavilion
Wednesday Mornings10:00-11:30am
It is a drop-in program for children ages 0-6 years and
their parent/caregiver. A fun play environment full of ac-
tivities, age appropriate toys & creative experiences. This
program provides extra sensory experiences that are safe
for all ages! Please dress appropriately to get MESSY!
Young Parents Place
North Perth EarlyON Centre
Wednesday Afternoons starting July 3th – July 24th
from 2:00-3:30pm
Young Parents Place is a program designed for parents up
to age 24.Parents will be able to learn about positive par-
enting, growth and development. Together we will prepare
a light snack and enjoy songs and stories.
Play & Learn at the Splash Pad!
Thursday Mornings in July from 10:00-11:30am
Beside the splash pad.
It is a drop-in program for children ages 0-6 years and their
parent/caregiver. A fun play environment full of activities,
age appropriate toys, creative experiences and games. We
also come together as an opportunities for songs and sto-
ries.we will be set up right beside the splash pad please be
prepared that you might get wet!
Kid day at the Listowel Fair!
Come join North Perth Day Camp and North Perth EarlyON at the fair! We will be there starting at 9:00am with toys,
play and learn and seed bombs!
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