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TOWNSHIPS
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-4242975, www.aa.org
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 24 at 7:30 p.m.: The Singles. Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m.: The Coaticook Big 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.
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.
LENNOXVILLE
The annual Summer Market of The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), Sherbrooke and District, will be held in the Scott Hall of the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., on Friday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Giant Book Sale, an Attic Treasures Sale and a Silent Auction; items will range from books, CD’S, gift certificates, baked goods, jams and more. This is CFUW’S main annual fundraiser. All money raised supports education for our community. The annual Public Speaking competition and the Lampe Foundation (www.lampfoundation.org) are two of the beneficiaries. In 2018-19, Lampe awarded over $40,000 in scholarships and bursaries to deserving young women and men from the Eastern Townships.
LENNOXVILLE
St. George’s Parish Guild and Evening ACW invite you to enjoy refreshments when attending the Lennoxville Quilters’ annual Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Lennoxville. Door prizes and raffle of hand-made quilt. Admission charged and everyone welcome.
TRENHOLM
Trenholm United Church. Come and join us in worship and fellowship on Sunday, August 25 at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by our annual Steward’s Barbecue. We’ll be serving hot dogs and fresh corn on the cob as well as potluck salads and desserts. All you need to bring is a beverage and your lawn chair! Everyone is welcome to join us!
Enjoying a special day this summer, Hugh and Jeannine Lancaster celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on July 3 with their family and friends.