Townships writers at Knowlton Literary Festival
Submited by Philip Lanthier
Special to The Record wo special events at this year's Knowlton Literary Festival will highlight local talent.
On Thursday evening, October 17, four poets will help pay tribute to the late Susan Briscoe, who passed away last year. Ms. Briscoe earned a Master's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Concordia and a Certificate in Fine Arts from Bishop's University, and as her life drew to a close, wrote a blog about her experience which drew thousands of readers. Her poetry collection The Crow's Vow, a four part seasonal sequence, describes her journey towards renewal during an acutely difficult time in her life.
Four Townships poets—marjorie Bruhmuller (The Bell You Hardly Hear), Antony Dinardo (Skylight), Steve Luxton (The Dying Meteorologist) and Ann Scowcroft (The Truth of Houses) will read from their work. Wine, cheese and fresh fruit will be available while pianist John Barr will provide music. The evening is free of charge and will take place in the lobby of the Theatre Lac-brome starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be hosted by actor Mary Harvey.
A second event, Saturday morning, October 19, will take place at the Ville de Lacbrome Community Centre, 270 Victoria in Knowlton.four very different writers will share their thoughts on the writing life with host Roger Williams. Journalist, ghost writer and novelist Fred Langan, children's writer Heather Moreland, novelist Meghan Redmile, and humourist Ross Murray will engage in a round table discussion hosted by Roger Williams on the challenges and rewards of publishing their work. The event is free. Coffee and muffins available.
Also in attendance: Heather Darche of The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network with the traveling exhibition Diversity and Achievement in Anglophone Quebec, Wendy Seys of The Yamaska Literacy Council on the efforts to improve reading and writing skills in the Brome Missisquoi area, and Melanie Cutting on the Write Here Write Now project which conducts writing workshops throughout the Townships.
“We're also bringing our little red wagon,” says Festival President Philip Lanthier, “where people can place any leftover books for kids they wish to donate to the Tales for Tots programme. We'll make sure the books get to children in the area.”
TOctober 12
Country Dance on Saturday, October 12 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street, Cowansville. Music by Keepin’ it Country.
Door prizes! Canteen on premises. Proceeds to benefit the food bank.
Donation $8.
October 12
Mark your calendars! The Country Music Appreciation Jam is happy to announce our popular local band
will be playing on Saturday, October 12, 1 p.m., at Burrough’s Falls. This is surely one fall event you won't want to miss! Our mission is to support LIVE country music and to encourage professional musicians to keep their music alive. Only $10.
Call 819-838-4912 to reserve your table! EVENTS
October 12
MYSTICAL CRAFT FAIR - 3rd Edition, on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The 3 Fairies gift shop, 139 Queen St., Lennoxville. Local artisans, tarot and astrology readings, halloween costume sale and much more!
October 12-14
Annual Fall Crafts Market at Marché des Artisanats Dunham, October 12 to 14. Variety of gifts, art and stuff you need. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3786 rue Principale, Dunham. Facebook @marchedesartisanatsdunham. 450-2952252.
October 13 FREE ADMISSION!
We are trying something new! Three Link Fraternity, Unity Lodge #8, IOOF, would like to invite you to our “all you can eat Brunch” on Sunday, October 13 at 4150 Route 147, Waterville (Huntingville) from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scrambled eggs, bacon, beans, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea and juice. Now for the“new” part, we will serve 2 kinds of sausage, patties and links! You can have all this for only $13 for adults, $6 from 6-13 years and under 6 years free, “family price” $40! We will have a take-out available. Just a phone call to 819-679-8493 and your meal will be ready when you show up! We also have a “family price” of $40. Make the autumn of 2019 the time that you will help us with our Community Projects and also enjoy a good meal. For information on our activities, call 819-820-5672, email to unity8ioof@yahoo.ca or visit us on Facebook at - three link fraternity unity lodge #8 ioof.
October 13
Giving Thanks at the historical Huntingville Universalist Church. A traditional Thanksgiving service is planned at this historical church building, preserved