Magog Culture Days Sept. 30 to Oct. 1

As part of its Journées de la culture (Sept 30 - Oct. 1), the Town of Magog is inviting the public to make some new and informative cultural discoveries by taking part in some of the various free activities aimed at the whole family. Saturday, September 30 From 10:30 am to 4 pm, Culture and Heritage Discovery Day, In collaboration with the Magog Historical Society and the Galerie Taillon, one of the oldest houses in Magog will be open for visits, and a demonstration by a painter, a historical conference, and workshops for children will be on offer at the Taillon Gallery and its superb grounds from10:30 am to 4 pm.

The Taillon Gallery will be open from 10:30 am to 4 pm, and will feature a conference by historian Laurent Busseau on

“Magog: a Human Adventure before Colonization from 10:30 to 11:30 am:

From 1 to 2 pm, an Archaeological animation on the tools of New France will be featured, followed by a demonstration by painter Zoëlle. Sunday, October 1 At 1:30 pm, the Kathleen Milne Room at the Bibliothèque Memphrémagog, a different way of expressing yourself will be proposed with an introduction to the creative journal. Presented and animated by Véronique Gemme, this workshop introduces spontaneous drawing, non-linear writing, collage, using the other hand, giving voice to a scribble, and pasting a random picture, are friendly methods to relax, get to know each other and have fun in an activity suited to the entire family (9 yrs and up). The Library is located at 90 Saint-david St. Reservation is required at can be secured by calling 819 843-1330, ext. 899.

To obtain the 2017-2018 City of Magog cultural program, visit the website ville.magog.qc.ca/programmationculturelle.