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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
LENNOXVILLE
Marking the occasion of Photography Month, Uplands has joined with 11 other cultural centres to present photographic exhibitions. In the Uplands art gallery, the works of Perry Beaton, Jeanpierre Paradis, Kate Reed and Toshiro Tsubokura will join together for the exhibit Intersection. Outside, the large format images of Regalia Native Pride, will enliven the wooded area of Uplands. Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, 9 Speid Street in Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville) is open Wednesday to Sunday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibits will run until October 29.
LENNOXVILLE
Flea Market and Bake Sale to be held on October 28 at “The Hut”, A.N.A.F. Unit #318, 300 St. Francis Street, Lennoxville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The canteen will be open. To reserve a table call Wanda Evans at 819-565-7099.
RICHMOND
The ladies of the Richmond-melbourne United Church, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, will hold their fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. until noon, so start cleaning out your closets and cupboards. Rummage items can be brought to the church after October 21. All proceeds will go to the church funds. Everyone is welcome!
NORTH HATLEY/LENNOXVILLE
The Estria Quintet’s 2017-2018 season is finally here and begins on Saturday, October 28 (at St. Elizabeth’s Church in North Hatley) and Sunday, October 29 (at the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center in Sherbrooke) at 3 p.m. with the Quintet for oboe and strings by classical composer Antonin Reicha, and one of the greatest masterpieces by Johannes Brahms: his Quintet for clarinet and strings opus 115. Featuring the new Estria String Quartet (Julie Garriss and Lydia Gasse, violins; Christian Lampron, viola; and Erich Kory, cello) with oboist Étienne de Médicis and clarinetist Pauline Farrugia. Admission charged. Afternoon tea available at Uplands and reservations are mandatory. Contact 819-842-1072 or estria@cgocable.ca to reserve or for more information. Estria thanks Le Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec for their generous support.
LENNOXVILLE
HCC Senior luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, October 26 at Hope Community Church, 102 Queen St., Lennoxville. Entrance from parking lot, wheelchair accessible, elevator available. Everyone welcome.
BULWER
Bulwer Community Center 500 card party on Thursday, October 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. The price includes a lunch following the play of cards and distribution of prizes. The Bulwer Community Center is at 254 Jordan Hill Road, Bulwer.
LENNOXVILLE
Fall Rummage Sale, St. George’s Church Hall, 84 Queen St., Thursday and Friday, October 26 & 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Bag Sale on Saturday, October 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Articles for the sale may be left at the Church Hall during the week of October 22. Further information or pick up of articles, please call 819-562-6245 or 819-346-5056. Save your $$$ and shop with us!
SHERBROOKE
The women of Plymouth-trinity United Church are holding their annual Prechristmas Buffet and Sale in the church hall at 380 Dufferin St., on Saturday, November 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu will consist of ham, assorted salads, devilled eggs, baked beans and brown bread, rolls and squares. There will also be sales tables of home baking, jams and pickles. Everyone welcome. Think green: Please bring a shopping bag for your purchases.
LENNOXVILLE
Fundraiser Mechoui for the Eaton Valley Lodge #60 Sawyerville Odd Fellows at the A.N.A.F. (Hut), 300 St. Francis Street, Lennoxville on Saturday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. Admission charged. For information call Darryl at 819-553-8500.
DANVILLE
Danville Asbestos Trinity U.C.W. will hold their Fall Bazaar and Luncheon in the Church Hall on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Baking, handcrafts, white elephant table. Everyone welcome.
KNOWLTON
A Halloween Carol, a comedy dinner and show at the Lakeview Inn. The cost includes your choice of hamburger or smoked meat platter, with a drink. Dinner service starts at 5:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission charged if you wish to see the play only. October 26, 27 and 28. 50 Victoria in Knowlton. For tickets and information call 450-243-6183 or 579-438-8816. Hilarious! Don’t miss it!
LENNOXVILLE
Lennoxville and District Community Aid will be holding its annual general meeting and a general information session, on Monday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at our location, 164 Queen Street, suite 104, Borough of Lennoxville, Sherbrooke. Our volunteer members, clients and the general public, interested in finding out more about our organisation, are welcome. An overview of the mandate and objectives of Community Aid will be presented at that time. Adoption for the amendments of by-laws, mainly articles: 2.01, 2.02, 2.02.2, 2.02.3, 4.01, 4.02, 4.10 will also take place. The complete list is available at the office for consultation. Lennoxville and District Community Aid Foundation will hold its annual general meeting on the same day, Monday, October 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Community Aid’s office, 164 Queen Street, suite 104, Sherbrooke.
CHERRY RIVER
Cherry River Gospel Chapel present singer, songwriter, evangelist Ed Sealy at a conference being held at the Chapel, 246 Courtemanche Road, Cherry River (Orford) from October 26 to October 29. October 26 & 27 at 7 p.m. October 28, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and 7 p.m. October 29, 11 a.m., followed by a pot-luck lunch. For more information call 819-843-3492.
WATERVILLE
The Waterville-north Hatley United Church will hold their annual Fall Luncheon on Thursday, November 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., which will include ham, scallop potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, assorted pies, coffee and tea. Bake sale table on site and admission charged.
HUNTINGVILLE CANCELLATION!
Unity Lodge #8, IOOF, Inc. This is for all of our loyal customers who attend out Roast Beef Suppers. Unfortunately due to people being away, sickness and work schedules we are obliged to cancel our supper scheduled for October 29th. We will definitely be back in the new year, ready and raring to cook and serve you. Keep your eyes open for something new we will be trying in the near future. It will be enjoyable and is returning after a long absence. As usual if you have any questions please contact Unity Lodge at unity8ioof@yahoo.ca of 819-820-5672. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the near future.
NEWPORT, VT
Osher Lifelong Learning Lecture series introduces their Fall 2017 season on Wednesday, November 1 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bobby Farlice-rubio from the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, VT presents “Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies.” All lectures are held at the Hebard State Office Building, downtown Newport (VT). 2nd FL Conference Room, Handicap accessible. Free parking. Admission charged, special price for the entire series. Dessert, coffee, tea, and conversation follows. More Info? www.learn.uvm.edu/osher or contact Suzi by phone at: 819-838-5131, or email at: suzi_dix@sympatico.ca
RICHMOND
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #15, Richmond, 235 College St. N, will be holding their monthly CRIB TOURNAMENT on Saturday, October 28 at 1 p.m.
DANVILLE
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Buffet luncheon is served between 11:30 a.m. ad 1 p.m. There will be sales tables of baking, candy, crafts, knitting, sewing, white elephant treasures and more. Gingerbread Boy theme decorations. Warm welcome and door prizes too. Come join us!