August 6-15,2010 the Washabuck peninsula will be celebrating the “Along the Shores of Washabuck” Summer Festival with numerous events. The festival is centered around the 100th Anniversary of the Holy Rosary Church which celebrations are August 7th to August 9th. Events will be posted or kept up to date once they are finalized. Keep watching to see the unfolding of lots of fun and entertainment for all ages!
Kick-off Dance to the Festival Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 10pm-2am Our Annual Summer Square Dance where you are bound to see the Bear Dance. Music by Mike Hall, Susan MacLean and Darryl Keegan
Saturday, August 7th
Tour de Washabuck Location: Joe Dollie’s (Murphy Pt. Road) Date: Saturday, Aug. 7th Time: 10am-12pm A 27km mountain bike race that starts at 3474 Washabuck Rd. (Joe Dollie’s). The route goes through Cains Mountain Rd. (which is really rough) over the Jubilee Hill then pasted the Gypsum Quarry and then follow the payment back to Joe Dollie’s (where you started). As part of the rules you must ride a mountain bike.
Sunday, August 8th
Henno Bear Dip Location: Washabuck Falls, St. Columba Rd. Time: 1:30-2pm A great opportunity to get “cooled” off, if you are brave enough to go for a dip in the cold water! You may even see Browns Bear. Depending on the weather some years there is more water then others. *Please keep in mind this is at your own risk and parental supervision is required for children!
Henno Day Location: Washabuck Beach (Murdock’s beach located at the crossroads) Time: 2-6pm A beach party day after Highland Village day. The beach will be full of young and old who have come for a swim and to socialize. The Washabuck scholars will be found sitting under the trees in the shade. Be sure to bring your singing voice or instrument and join the other talents during the evening. What could possibly be any better than a beach party on a Sunday?
So You Think You Can BEAR Dance? Location: Washabuck Beach (located at the crossroads) Time: 6-7:30pm It is time to see who really has the bragging rights! I mean can you really be as good as the Browns? All are encouraged to try.
Bonfire and Campout Location: Washabuck Beach (located at the crossroads) Time: 7:30pm- Overnighter Pick a spot along the shore and pitch up your tent! Roast some marshmallows and sing songs around the Bonfire. Children require parental supervision! (And some adults)
Monday, August 9th
Washabuck Cafe Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30 to 11am A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials. All are welcome!
Browns’ Movie and Storytelling Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 7-9pm The young folks or outsiders may have been wondering, “Who are the Browns?” and “What is their relations to around here and to the Bear Dance?” This is a great time to hear more about them. If you have any stories or pictures you would like to share with everyone else bring them along. Many haven’t seen the film that was put together in the 80s about the Browns. There is sure to be a few laughs.
Tuesday, August 10th
Washabuck Cafe Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30 to 11am A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials. All are welcome!
Nature Walk Location: MacKay’s Point, Washabuck Time: 10-11:30 am A nature walk with our very own Gus MacLean. Definitely an opportunity to learn about Nature while taking a nice stroll! A scavenger hunt to keep the children interested! All are welcome! Please wear appropriate footwear!
BBQ following Nature Walk and for Kids Activity Day Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 11am-12pm BBQ for those coming back from the Nature Walk and the ones participating in Kids Activity Day.
Kids Activity Day Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 12pm-3pm Fun and games for the children! Varying activities: soccer, face painting, 3-legged races, water balloons and etc.
Genealogy of Washabuck Workshop Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 7-9pm Kimberly MacDougall and Erin MacNeil will demonstrate how they use Family Tree, a computer program, to build their family tree.
Washabuck Cafe Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30 to 11am A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials. All are welcome!
Family and Friends Softball Location: Washabuck’s Ballball Field in Lower Washabuck Time: 1-3pm Family and Friends Softball game for all ages and all level of experiences! A time full of fun and laughter!
Old Timers Softball Location: Washabuck Ballball Field in Lower Washabuck Time: 3-5pm Softball game featuring the old baseball team, the Washabuck Saints. You wouldn’t think those OLD folks could even still run (Just Kidding!). Definitely a time to sit back and laugh…Come cheer them on!
BBQ Social (Horseshoes, Washers, Bocce and Cards) Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 5-11pm Come join us at the Washabuck Community Centre for a BBQ followed by with Horseshoes and a Washers, Bocce and Cards. Or you can just socialize! Activities for kids as well!
Thursday, August 12th
Washabuck Cafe Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30 to 11am A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials. All are welcome!
“New to Geocaching?” Workshop Location: Washabuck Community Centre Date: Thursday, Aug 12th Time: 1-4pm Workshop with Lauchie MacLean. It’s a great opportunity to learn the basics of using a GPS and Geo-Caching through hands on experience. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as we will be going through different sites to get to the caches. All are welcome to participate!
45s Card Game Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 7-9pm
Friday, August 13th
Washabuck Cafe Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30 to 11am A perfect time to stop in for a coffee, great cup of tea or some goodies. *Featuring daily specials. All are welcome!
Golf Scramble Location: Dundee Golf Club and Resort Time: 1-4pm Golf Scramble (also known as “Best Ball”) at Dundee Golf Club and Resort. If you are interested please pre-register with Chrissy . We can assign you to a team or you can submit your own team(4). All are welcome to join regardless of your level of experiences! The fee is $65.00; this includes your green fees and cart. Don’t have clubs? That is ok! You can rent them from the Dundee Pro Shop!
BBQ Social Location: Washabuck Community Centre Date: Friday, Aug 13th Time: 6 to 10pm Coming back from the Golf Scramble and your hungry and need a cold one? Perfect! Join us for a BBQ! Didn’t go on the Golf Scramble, you are also more than welcome to join us for another sociable event with Open Mic entertainment! Bring along your musical talents!
Saturday, August 14th
Breakfast Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9:30-11am Yum! A great way to start your Saturday morning having your breakfast made for you!
Church Service Location: Holy Rosary Church, Washabuck Time: 6-7pm Mass is being celebrated at the Holy Rosary Washabuck Church, come join us
Pubnight Music by: John Fontaine and Neil Campbell Location: Washabuck Community Centre Time: 9pm- 1am If you were here last year then I know you won’t be missing out on it this year!
Sunday, August 15th
Cemetery Service Location: Holy Rosary Cemetery, Washabuck Time: 2-3pm A cemetery service at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in memory of those who are buried there. In case of inclement weather, the service then will be moved to the Holy Rosary Church.
