Brome County Community Bulletin Board
July 19 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.
July 20 Help raise funds for the PRRP foundation! We will hold a special Thursday July 20 at 11 Chemin de L’eglise Abercorn. Hot dogs, beverages, and live music, all are welcome and PRRP is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 20 and 21 Sutton Playfest: a playful interaction of comedy, tragedy, and musical merriment — with humorous and poignant short plays, sketches and songs — brought to you by Andrea Conway, Wayne Doba, Gissa Israel, Marilyn Bullivant, and Rick Davey performing together in fresh new works (peppered with some salty classics!). 8 p.m. at the Salle Alec et Gérard Pelletier, 4c, rue Maple, Sutton. Reservations: 450-5380486; salleagpelletier.com.
July 22 The Mental Health & Well-being Support Group. Please phone Linda: 450-2430928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance. Having support makes all the difference!
July 22 Country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican Church, 209 south St. Cowansville, Saturday July 22, 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.
July 23 We invite you to join us for a concert of inspirational music performed by the choir of St. Luke’s Church, at 7 p.m. July 23 at St. James Anglican Church — Foster, 725 Lakeside. This annual event is eagerly anticipated and will be followed by a reception in the church hall. Everyone is welcome. Info 450-539-1123.
July 23 All-you-can-eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion. Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty). Donation of $8. For adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are always free. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome. 2 Curly St Sutton Qc. Information: 450 538-2210.
July 23 Antique and craft market at the Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside, Knowlton) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and treasure seekers welcome! Information: 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com.
July 28 The Fixer-upper at the Piggery Theatre on Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m. Written by Lorne Elliott and starring Karen Cromer, come see this comedy in seven phone calls about summer in the Maritimes, cottage renovations, and family manipulation. Tickets are $20 and available by contacting Janet Mcburney at 819-565-9716 after 6 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Plymouth-trinity’s UCW.
July 29 Christmas in July at the Sutton Valley Saturday Market on July 29. Join in the festivities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mrs. Claus, treats for kids, and vendor gift certificates to be drawn at 1:30 p.m. Get your free ticket beside the Christmas tree; one per person. Curley Street, Sutton, Que. — near the Legion. For table rentals: 450-292-4618.
July 29 BBQ fundraiser for Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Iron Hill. Lamb, turkey, potatoes, salads, rolls, and dessert. Cash bar (beer and wine). Cocktails: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Adults: $25. Information: Doug 450-263-2579, Eric 450-263-2589, Winston 450-263-3372, Lena 450-2436291. 218 Iron Hill Road, Iron Hill, Quebec.
August 5 Legion 99 Cowansville 120, Davignon August 5 and 6, garage sale. If you would like to donate items to support the legion, call Debbie 450-522-6674 or Denise 450-263-0561.
August 5 Family Fun Day and Picnic at the Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside, Knowlton). Join us in celebrating the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Brome County Historical Society and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Sir John Johnson Centennial Branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada. Free, with donations greatly appreciated. Information: 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com. We are also on Facebook!
August 19 “Night at the Museum” gala fundraiser featuring the official launch of the “Adopt an Artefact” Program. 7- 10 p.m. at the Brome County Museum (130 Lakeside in Knowlton). Tickets are just $50 for a single or $85 for a couple and include adult beverages, appetizers, “Confederation Coffee,” and dessert. For ticket reservations or to preview adoption possibilities, please call 450-2436782 or visit bromemuseum.com. 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, July 23 — 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. 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).