Brome County Community Bulletin Board
October 1
Tuesday, October 1: #Thisisworktoo “Quebec Women’s Centre Day” light supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by a fun and interactive Mental Load activity at 6 p.m. FREE! Daycare available upon request only. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avantegayl@bellnet.ca
October 3
Bingo at Cowansville Legion 99 boul. Davignon. Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the canteen support school breakfast funds.
October 5 Township Toddlers Annual Benefit
Saturday, October 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Roast beef and pork BBQ. $15/person, $8 for 7-12 yrs and 6 yrs and under free. Auction (arts/crafts) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dance with Smokin Country and Friends from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5/person. Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb 224, rue Christophe Colomb, Cowansville 450263-5080. Reservations (Ross) 450-2661716.
October 5 - 120,
October craft workshops at Marché des Artisanats Dunham. October 5: Halloween Monster Rocks (kids especially welcome). October 6: Boho Messenger Bags. October 20: Halloween and Christmas Wreaths. October 27: Zentangle 2. All workshops are 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost varies $10 to $20. Come join the fun! Go to Facebook @marchedesartisanatsdunham for additional info, or call 450-2952252, or email michilynnd@gmail.com.
October 6
Breakfast, $8. Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Legion Cowansville, 120 Boul. Davignon. Information: (450) 2633543.
October 6
Women’s Cancer Walk at the Lac Brome community Center. 270, rue Victoria, Knowlton. Registration on site from 8 to 9:15 a.m., walk starts at 9:30 a.m. $25 minimum donation to participate. For information: 450-521-9478.
October 7
Monday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley. Guest speaker Kevin Ka’nahsohon Deer, Mohawk Teacher and Elder, will present “Honouring the International Year of Indigenous Languages: Exploring Connections Between Language and Culture.” Free for members/$10 fee for non-members.(memberships still available.) Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139. Lunch reservations at 450-266-7552/1888-902-7663. Canadian Club information at 450-243-6524.
October 8
Tuesday, October 8: #Thisisworktoo “Doing Groceries the Smart Way.” 6 p.m. How to save $$ and not waste food! FREE. Daycare available upon request only. Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com
October 9
Wednesday, October 9 #Thisisworktoo “5 simple Steps to Lighten the Load” 10 a.m. How to have more”want to’s” than “have to’s” FREE! Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-2480530, avantebarb@hotmail.com
October 9
Parish of Brome - Fall Soup Luncheon October 9 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Church of the Ascension, West Brome - Admission $8, includes soup, crusty bread, dessert and coffee or tea. Come and bring a friend.
October 11
The Town of Brome Lake Wellness Volunteer Centre invites all seniors in the Town of Brome Lake to celebrate Thanksgiving. We are serving a full Thanksgiving dinner at the Centre Lac Brome on Friday, October 11 at noon. Musical entertainment will be provided by the always popular, Frost Village Brass Band. Transportation is available upon request. Please call the Community Centre at 450-242-2020 by Monday, October 7 to reserve a place. Donation $5. We look forward to seeing you there!
October 11& 12
WW1 Heritage At The Brome County Historical Society: October 11 – 12. Join us at the BCHS for a series of events honouring the courage of the men and women from Brome County who fought in the First World War. Friday, October 11, 5 – 7 p.m.: vernissage for the new exhibition, The Long Road Home. The event is free and open to all. Saturday, October 12: lecture on the legacy of the First World War (11 a.m. in the Old County Courthouse, 15 St-paul), canteen serving trench-inspired food, re-enactors in period costumes, acoustic concert in the Martin Annex (2:00 p.m.), and a children’s drawing workshop (all day) – all events included in the price of Museum admission (extra charge for food).
October 12 BBQ Steak Supper! Cowansville Legion.
Saturday, October 12, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets $17; Legion members $15. Tickets available at the legion. Legion Cowansville, 120 Boul. Davignon.
October 12
Mark your calendars! The Country Music Appreciation Jam is happy to announce our popular local band Slightly Haggard will be playing on Saturday, October 12 at 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 $10. Call 819-838-4912 to reserve your table!
October 13
A shout out to all who would like to learn how to dance Scottish Reels! Sunday October 13 Celtic Harmonies Festival will be hosting a Scottish Country dance! From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Knowlton Pub (Upstairs). Holly Boyd, one of the most celebrated teachers in Canada of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is coming from Montreal to teach an introduction to Scottish Country Dancing. Easy and fun! Discounts for men in kilts. And don’t forget to wear comfortable flat shoes! 10$ for adults, $8 for 65 and over & under 12. $15 at the door. Space is limited; please call 450-292-3456 ext. 227.
October 26
Saturday October 26, the Harvest Soup Luncheon sponsored by the Fulford Community Club will be held from 12- 2 p.m. at the Fulford Hall, 62 Davis Rd., Fulford. Homemade soup and pie served with rolls and beverage. Bake table. Adults $8 and children under 10 - $3. For information Carla 450-539-2982.