Brome County Community Bulletin Board
June 14 Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 20 - Last chance to visit the free special exhibit “The Road Past Vimy” at the Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside). Learn how the Canadian Corps came of age on the Western Front in the spring and summer of 1917 and discover the stories of some of the men from Brome County who were there and helped make it happen. 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com.
June14 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St. Sutton. Jackpot of $200 or more. Start at 6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and lucky charms. Info: 450 538-2864. Social night every Friday at the Sutton Legion. Come and play cribbage, and bridge. Donation of $2. Come and have fun.
June 16 “Old Time Country Music Concert” with Connie and Friends featuring Connie Rhicard, Ross Roach, Terry Howell, Randy Priest, Michel Provencher, Martine Hudon at St Paul’s United Church, 4929 Foster St., Waterloo on Friday June 16 at 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Come help celebrate our 150 anniversary.
June 17 Action Réfugiés Sutton will hold a community sale on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Grace Church (52 rue Principale sud in Sutton). We will have garage sale items, baked goods, including breads, coffee served for a small donation, and some services will also be offered such as shoe shines and garden tool sharpening (very much recommended).
June 17 Father’s Day country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican church, 409 South St. Cowansville. Saturday June 17, 7-11 p.m. Music by Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band. Door prizes, 50-50 drawing. Support the church and food bank. Donation $8. Canteen on premises
June 17 The annual Yamaska Valley Optimist Club Cancer Walk garage sale benefitting the BMP Foundation and the bake sale benefitting the YVO club. These two events will be held simultaneously on Saturday, June 17. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place: United Church, 234 Knowlton Road. Drop off of articles: June 10, 15, and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. No electronics, sofas, tires. For info Louise Gélinas 450-243-5317.
June 17 The annual strawberry social sponsored by the Fulford Community Club will be held Saturday June 17 from noon–3 p.m. at the Fulford Hall (62 Davis Rd, Fulford Lac Brome). Strawberry shortcakes, outdoor games, a bake table, raffles, silent auction, hot dogs and so much more. Our annual duck race will be held with proceeds supporting the Frontier Animal Society of Ogden, Quebec. $10 per duck. Fun for everyone. For information call Carla at 450-539-2982.
June 18 Please join us for “Hymn Sing” at 7 p.m. on Sunday June 18 at St. James Anglican Church-foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster. Those present choose the songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be. Join us afterwards in the hall for refreshments. All welcome, especially fathers. Info 450539-1123.
June 18 Sutton Junction Community Hall fundraising activity lunch with country music with the band Caribou Stew. On June 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. Bring your lunch or buy it on-site. Chili con carne, hot dogs, sandwiches, beverages. Come share a friendly gathering while supporting your community hall.
June 18 Ladies Auxilliary breakfast June 18 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $8 adults, children 4-8 yrs. $4. All welcome! Eggs your way, french toast, home fries, and Gloria’s famous baked beans, bacon, sausage, and toast.
June 20 Tuesday, June 20 at noon: “Summer potluck salad luncheon” Bring your favourite salad to share. Anglican Church Hall, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530 avantegayl@bellnet.ca.
June 24 Annual West Brome flea market, Church of the Ascension, Saturday June 24 starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Lunch available. For information or space rental contact Judy: 450-263-3025.
June 25 The Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside, Knowlton) will host the first antique and craft market of the season from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors can reserve a spot by calling 450-243-6782. CHURCH BULLETINS
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH – DUNHAM
Sunday services at 10 a.m. – all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han. Information: 450-295-2045.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Services are at 9 a.m. First Sunday of the month — no service; second Sunday of the month — St. John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month — Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month — St John the Evangelist, Brome; fifth Sunday, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108.
BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience. We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives. Every Sunday at 10 a.m. join our community in either Bedford, Stanbridge East, or Mystic. Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks. The address for each church can be found on our website, bedfordpastoral.org. For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.
CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m. followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m. in the church hall. Information: 450-538-0530.
COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
Sunday, June 18 – worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton. Service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.; St. Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dave Lambie, minister. For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week. Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is every third Sunday of the month. We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville…but really anyone can find a home here. Give it a try and sample a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible. Worship leader: Deborah Beattie. Church office: 450-263-0204. Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST. ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton. You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (side door). The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers. We welcome beginners and experienced meditators. Regular attendance not required. Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.
GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Canon Tim Smart, rector. Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.
GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children. Be a part of the family. 101 rue Principale, Granby. Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services. guc-eug@bellnet.ca.
KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE
Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins. Worship service at 11 a.m. at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078). A warm welcome is extended to all. Handicapped access available. Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev. Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.
ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m. All welcome. Bienvenue a tous. Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector. Information: 450-372-2197.
ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St. Paul’s Road, Knowlton. St. Paul’s — a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format). Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca. Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month from 5 - 7 p.m. Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885.
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville. All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will. We’d love to welcome you. Reverend George Campbell. Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).