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TOWNSHIPS
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NORTH HATLEY
The Municipalities of the Village of North Hatley and the Township of Hatley will be presenting Dreamland Concerts in North Hatley’s Dreamland Park (corner of Capelton and Main Streets), Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. (until August 25). Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m.: David Mcburney. Sunday, August 18 at 1 p.m.: The Coaticook Concert Band. Admission is free so come and enjoy the music! In case of bad weather, concerts will take place in the Pleasant View Beach building on Saturday evenings and at the North Hatley Community Centre on Sunday afternoons.
LENNOXVILLE
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.
MAGOG
A free 10-week Grief Support Group will be offered in Magog on Tuesday evenings from September 3 to November 5. For information please call Lorraine Holt at 819-868-8641.
MELBOURNE
Come to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1169 Route 243, Melbourne on August 25 for church service at 10:30 a.m. On August 24 at 8 a.m. for a Garage & Rummage Sale + Barbecue at 11:30 a.m. Silent Auction closes at 11:30 a.m.
COMPTON
The ET Antique Machinery Club presents its 27th exposition, August 17 and 18 at the Fromagerie de la station, 440 chemin Hatley, Compton. Gates open at 9 a.m. Visitors, exhibitors welcome. Admission charged (visitors). Information: 819-837-2261.
MINTON
Waterville/north Hatley United Church will be holding their third summer service at Minton on Sunday, August 18 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mead Baldwin. Everyone welcome.
RICHMOND
Visit the Richmond County Historical Society archives and museum at 1161 Route 243, Melbourne Township on Sunday, August 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is heritage music with some fascinating old-time musical instruments and displays. There will be a Garden Party with a gin garden and free non-alcohol beverages. A special feature this year is QAHN’S travelling exhibition with panels of photos and information showing diversity and achievement in Anglophone Quebec. A special “making history” event at 3 p.m. will be a group community photo taken on the lawn of the museum. Everyone is invited to bring friends and family (and chairs) so that this archival event represents who is making history today! Join us for this family event with music, games and community spirit.
NORTH HATLEY
St. Barnabas Church, North Hatley, will be having a Jazz Vespers Service on Sunday, August 18 at 4 p.m. All are welcome! Refreshments will follow the service. Musicians include: Sandy Grenier, singer; Richard Savoie, saxophonist; Louis Brouillette, organist.