Brome County Community Bulletin Board
August 16, 17 & 18
The JUNO award winning Ensemble L’HARMONIE DES SAISONS with Montreal’s vocal ensemble MESLANGES present Claudio MONTERVERDI’S Italian Baroque Masterpiece, VESPERS OF 1610. International vocal soloists and ensemble of authentic period instruments offer a rare opportunity to hear this magnificent production in 3 glorious sacred settings. MONTREAL: August 16, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Visitation, 1847 Boulevard Gouin Est.
August 17, 2 p.m., Chapel of the Abbaye. August 18, 3 p.m., Church of the Holy Family, 560 Boulevard Marie-victorin. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com (please consult MESLANGES). Reservations: 514 544-9810. Adults: $40 - $30, students: $10 (plus taxes and fees), and free for children 12 and under.
BOUCHERVILLE: ABBAYE of SAINTBENOIT-DU-LAC:
August 17
Saturday, August 17, Legion Cowansville celebrates 75 years; Ladies Auxiliary - 70 years. Parade and re-dedication of the cenotaph - 2:30 p.m. Banquet at 5 p.m. (Tickets $10 - priority to branch members until August 1st). Dance with Équinox at 7 p.m.
August 17
Annual Flea Market at Knowlton United Church. August 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 234 Knowlton Road. Delivery of items can take place on the following dates and times: August 15, 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Dagmar Scherff at 450-777-9172. No clothing or furniture will be accepted.
Country Dance August 17
Saturday August 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. At the Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cowansville. Music by Keepin’ it Country. Donation $8. Door prizes! Canteen on premises. Proceeds to benefit the food bank.
August 18
Corn Roast! Creek United Church, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton Community, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine! Everyone welcome. For information contact Steven: 450-955-1816.
August 18
Antique and Craft Market - On the grounds of the Museum, 130 Lakeside. Sunday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique woodworking tools, Primitives, Furniture, Trunks, Collectibles, Glass, Porcelain, Jewellery, Books, Local Crafts. Information: 450-243-6782, Brome County Historical Society.
August 18
Please join us for Hymn Sing, Sunday August 18 at 7 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside, Foster. We will celebrate in song and prayer, so come and make a joyful noise. Join us afterwards for refreshments in the hall. Info: 450-539-1123.
August 24 & 25
Sutton Valley Weavers’ Guild….35 years! Come and celebrate with us! Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 24 & 25. 1 Soles Road, West Brome (little blue house). Exhibition, demonstrations and sale of spinning, weaving, knitting and machine knitting, basketry creations. Meet our guests: Mrs. Catherine Lessard, fléché and Mr. René Pincince, weaving. Information: Liane Bruneau, bruneau.liane@gmail.com. 450-521-2399.
August 23
A “Summer Picnic” for all seniors in the Town of Brome Lake hosted by the TBL Wellness Volunteer Centre, will take place at noon on Friday, August 23. Please call to reserve a place at Centre Lac Brome 450242-2020 by Monday August 19. Donation of $5. Bring a lawn chair if you have one! Transportation available if needed. Hope to see you there!
September 28
You are cordially invited to join us for the 18th Music Achievement Awards Jam and Celebration at “The Hut,” A.N.A.F Unit 318, 300 St. Francis, Lennoxville on Saturday, September 28 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The recipients are Willie Fisk and Bubba Lacroix.