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Business challenge, open to commercial businesses in C.B.S. The winner will be selected based upon creative decoration (outside), cleanliness and landscaping.
Planter challenge, open to all residents of Conception Bay South. Any and all planters are welcome, but you must deliver your planter to the town hall on Thursday at 11 a.m. for judging. The winning planter will be selected based upon creativity and floral display.
Garden challenge, open to all residents of Conception Bay South. Enter your garden in this contest if you think you have done an exceptional job in turf management, floral displays and, of course, tidiness.
All entries must be registered with the town’s Department of Recreation and Leisure Services by Aug. 27 by calling 834-6534 or e-mailing recreation@conceptionbaysouth.ca.
Folk fest wrap
The ninth annual Kelligrews Railway Folk Festival, a fundraising event for Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program (KEEP), was held Aug. 15 with an entertaining lineup of musicians. The girls’ and ladies’ choirs from Musically Inclined performed, as well as Thom Coombes and The Veys (with Rita Blundon). Longtime volunteer performers The Barnacle Boys were back to keep the crowds dancing.
The Protected Areas Association Green Team performed a special environmentally themed skit for children, and the C.B.S. Green Team offered children’s activities including a recycle toss, fish pond, soccer, crafts and face painting. There were many spins of the wheel, with prizes donated by members of Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses throughout the region. The festival also provided an opportunity to view KEEP’s vision for the Kelligrews Trail, plus natural and cultural exhibits of the former railway and the community.
KEEP thanks the musicians who volunteered their time, as well as the town of Conception Bay South, which supplied equipment and summer students for the day; Coast 101.1 FM for their coverage; and all the volunteers who helped out with the event.
Green Team wrap
The C.B.S. Green Team finished up their summer working with local community groups on Aug. 20. The four students reported they had a wonderful summer working in Conception Bay South, and thanks the town of Conception Bay South, Conception Bay South Parks Commission and community partners for their support of the Conservation Corps.
Health show
Atlantic Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic of C.B.S. will hold its first annual Health and Wellness Show from Sept. 18-19. Exhibit opportunities are being offered to local business owners who sell and/or provide products and services that promote healthy living and wellness.
The event is open to exhibitors who are a part of the health and wellness industry who operate a commercial establishment, operate a home-based business, or are a self-employed health care provider.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to promote or demonstrate products and services to the general public at a spacious medical facility in Conception Bay South.
Tables and private booths are available for a fee.
All proceeds from this non-profit event will be donated to the Arthritis Society’s Joints in Motion marathon team to support its mission to find a cure for arthritis.
For information on the marathon, visit www.jointsinmotion.ca or call 1-800-321-1433. And for details about the Health and Wellness Show, contact Atlantic Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre by telephone at 834-5650 or e-mail info@atlanticphysiotherapy.ca.
Karen Spencer welcomes your C.B.S. event information at 834-4151 or by e-mail at eyeoncbs@nl.rogers.com.
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