TOWNSHIPS’ CRIER
TOWNSHIPS
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888-424-2975, www.aa.org
LENNOXVILLE
The Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre invites you to discover “Lessons from friends and mentors” by Denis Palmer. The artist works mainly on location, drawing in pencil or ink, and painting in watercolour, the people and events of his community. Uplands, 9 Speid Street, Borough of Lennoxville, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition will run until October 28.
BURY
Health Link Information Session: Cancer – What You Need to Know. Wednesday, October 17, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Armoury Community Centre, 563 Main, Bury. Lunch – donation (must reserve). To reserve, call Kim Fessenden 819-872-3771, ext. 2.
RICHMOND
The Richmond-melbourne United Church, 247 Principale South, Richmond, will be having their annual fall Chicken Pie Supper on Saturday, October 20 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A delicious meal of chicken and biscuits, squash, peas, coleslaw, homemade rolls and homemade pies will be served. Come and enjoy a meal out with good food and good friends. Admission charged. Everyone is welcome.
LENNOXVILLE
The Lennoxville Youth Center will be hosting a Benefit Mechoui Supper and Silent Auction on October 27 at the A.N.A.F Unit # 318 (The Hut), 300 St. Francis, Lennoxville in order to raise funds for their Teen Activity Committee and their activities and projects fund. Admission charged, free for anyone under the age of 6. Supper will be served at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at Tri-knit-t, Clark and Sons and the Lennoxville Youth Center. You may also call or email to reserve tickets at 819-821-4805 or dg@lennoxvilleyouthcenter.org.
AYER’S CLIFF
Fall Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, October 20, to benefit Beulah United Church, 967 Main, Ayer’s Cliff. Settings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal of Roast Beef with homemade gravy, horseradish, mashed potatoes, squash and peas, coleslaw, bread, tomato juice, coffee, tea, and assorted pies. To reserve your tickets please call Wendell Cass 819-846-7180 or Dean Young 819-8385815 Admission charged. Everyone is welcome!
LENNOXVILLE
Gigantic Used Book Sale: Fundraiser for the Bishop’s/champlain Refugee Sponsorship program. The sale will take place at the Lennoxville United Church Hall, 6 Church Street on Thursday, October 18 (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.), Friday, October 19 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) and Saturday, October 20 (9 a.m. - noon), fill a bag for 5$ from noon - 1 p.m. To donate books, please bring them to the church hall on the following days: Tuesday, October 16 (noon - 6 p.m.), Wednesday, October 17 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Thursday, October 18 (9 a.m. – noon). For more information, please contact: Lissa Mcrae 819-432-2755.
EATON CORNER
You are invited to my book signing, Potty Gleanings, a collection of local tales and facts, for your bathroom reading pleasure. Please join me, Sharron Rothney, at Eaton Corner Museum on Sunday, October 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entertainment, refreshments and reminiscing.
LENNOXVILLE
Bingo on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. sharp at the A.N.A.F. Unit 318, 300 St. Francis Street, Lennoxville. Everyone is welcome! Info: 819-346-9122.
THETFORD MINES
Craft Sale at A.S. Johnson/st-patrick Schools on Sunday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot dogs, drinks, sweets and coffee sold at noon. A painting by artist Roland Dostie to be raffled. Sponsored by the School Foundation. Join us!
HUNTINGVILLE
You are invited to the Royal Wedding! Grace Village is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraising event on Saturday, October 13. The event runs from 5:30-9pm, and includes a 3-course dinner. Tickets can be purchased at Grace Village (1515 rue Pleasant View), or online at gracevillage.ca.
KINNEAR’S MILLS
Megantic County Historical Society is having a fundraiser on Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. at the Community Hall. Funds are to go towards a plaque for Ross Cemetery. Admission charged. A bilingual presentation by Isabelle Matte, entitled “Stone Voices – The Distant Past from Ireland and Scotland.” Light refreshments. Come and enjoy an interesting afternoon.
BULWER
Bulwer Branch Quebec Farmers Association will meet on Thursday, October 11 at the Bulwer Community Centre at 8 p.m. Pot-luck lunch. Everyone welcome.
LENNOXVILLE
Lennoxville-ascot Historical and Museum Society welcomes everyone to a talk by John Nichol about his grandfather, J.H. Nichol and his business ventures in Sherbrooke and Lennoxville, at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 15 at 9 Speid Street, Sherbrooke (Borough of Lennoxville). Free admission. Information: 819-564-0409.
LENNOXVILLE
St-george’s Church Hall 84 Queen St. 2018 Fall Rummage sale - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. October 25 & 26 with BAG SALE on Saturday, October 27 - 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Articles may be left at the Church Hall week of October 21. Further info or pick-up of articles please call 819-562-6245 or 819-3465056. Save Your $$$ - Shop With Us!
RICHMOND
Join us at St. Anne’s Church Hall, 171 Principal St. South on Friday evening, October 19 from 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. for our annual Soup Supper. We’re serving a wide variety of homemade soups and pies of all kinds. Please browse the table of Attic Treasures from 4 p.m. on; it’s never too early to start Christmas shopping. Place a bid on the Silent Auction articles.
RICHMOND
We will be holding a 500 CARD PARTY on Saturday afternoon, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. SHARP at the Canadian Legion Branch 15, Richmond, 235 College St. N. – everyone welcome and admission charged.