Brome County Community Bulletin Board
April 7
Annual quilt show to be held at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville, on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The Quebec Quilt Registrar will be in attendance. If you wish to register your quilt please call Laurie or Alice, 450-955-1957, before March 31. Enjoy snacks with morning coffee or afternoon tea for $5. If you have quilts to display (big or small) please contact Norma, 450-263-3448; Louise, 450-2661380; or Ingeborg, 450-266-2479.
April 7
Brome County Museum’s annual sugaring-off event featuring sugar-on-snow, homemade baked beans and maple desserts, horse and wagon rides, new bilingual special exhibit on quilting, Paul Holland Knowlton cabin and Children’s Museum open, and more! Free – donations welcome. Info. 450-243-6782 or bromemuseum.com.
April 7
Township Toddlers annual benefit celebrating 25 years! Saturday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Roast beef and pork BBQ. $15/person, $8 for 7-12 yrs. and 6 yrs. and under free. Auction to follow. Dance with Smokin Country and friends, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m $5/person. Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb 224, rue Christophe Colomb, Cowansville. All profits go to purchase equipment at the Mtl. childrens and community. Reservations (Ross) 450-266-1716 or (Hall) 450263-5080.
April 8
Twelfth annual Parish of Brome sugar on snow outreach fundraiser — Sunday April 8. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Iron Hill. Admission $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Admission includes, taffy, sleigh rides, petting zoo, and coffee and doughnuts. From noon to 3p.m. Canteen on site, music with Ralph Steiner. Information: Judy, 450-263-3025; Doug, 450263-2579; Val, 450-204-7285.
April 9
The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley monthly meeting: April, 9 at 2 p.m., at the Auberge West Brome. Nonmember $10. Speaker: Richard Morris — retired and living in Odgen Que. Morris took up bird watching as his hobby and passion. Topic: Back Yard Birding in the Eastern Townships. Lunch reservation at the Auberge 450-266-7552/1-800-9027663. Information: 450-372-4562. Please visit our web page, http://www.canadianclub-yamaskavalley.ca.
April 9
Monday, April 9, Knowlton Coffee Break: Intro to Ukulele 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., free. Brome Lac Community Centre, 270, rue Victoria, Knowlton. avantebarb@hotmail.com
April 10
Tuesday, April 10, Planting Party, 6-8 p.m., Learn about plants that are best for bees and plant a few from seeds! Suggested donation $2. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-2480530. avantegayl@bellnet.ca
April 11
Lift Your Spirit — Insights into Aging — Knowlton United Church, noon lunch to 2 p.m. Cost $7. Guest presenter: Carole Martignacco, “Leaving A legacy of Values.” For details contact Steve Lawson, 450-242-1993.
April 12
Thursday, April 12, Avante’s women under 40, “Work-life Balance” 1-4 p.m. How to bring balance to your life and reduce the chaos. Brome Lac Community Centre, 270, rue Victoria,knowlton. avantegayl@bellnet.ca
April 14
Chicken and biscuit supper — Memorial Hall, 20 Academy Street, Stanbridge East. Saturday April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Donation: $12. Children 10 years and under $6. Bake sale for Butler Elementary School. Maple Leaf Chapter No. 2 order of the Eastern Star for more information: 450-248-3460. Everyone welcome.
April 15
The Knowlton Players are holding a reading/audition for a fall production of “Under Milk Wood” by Dylan Thomas directed by Vesta Jorgensen on April 15 at 2 p.m. in the basement of the Knowlton United Church. Looking for men, women, and children ages 12 and up. For information call 450-243-6746.
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 — Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; 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. Aidan, Sutton Junction. 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 to 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 10 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville. Everyone is welcome.
CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE
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: Norman Haslam. 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 Linda Spear: 450-538-2506.
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.
LIVING HOPE CENTER
Living Hope Center, a full gospel church, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 101 Albert Street, suite 1000 (under Uniprix) in Cowansville. For more information call pastor Tony Farrugia at 450295-3573. Come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.
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 to 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).