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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
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre presents Connexions, the third and final component of our Art Bridge project that combines art and cultural mediation (funded by Canadian Heritage). The Connexions exhibition aims to initiate, inspire, and gather the public around the works of eleven innovative artists: Kaitlyn Card, Maya Cashaback, Joanna Chelkowska, Holly Fedida, Mira Doheny, Philip Dutton, Karine Guyon, Trevor Mckinven, Regine Neumann, Catherine Ostiguy and Karl F. Ehrlich. Uplands, 9 Speid Street in Sherbrooke (Borough of Lennoxville) is open Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RICHMOND
The Richmond-melbourne Pastoral Charge, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, will be holding their annual fundraising Chicken Pie Supper on Saturday, October 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A delicious meal of chicken and biscuits, squash, homemade rolls, coleslaw, and our famous selection of pies, will be served. Only 225 tickets will be sold at the door. We hope to see you there!
LENNOXVILLE
Brunch at the A.N.A.F. Unit 318, 300 St. Francis, Lennoxville on Sunday, October 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come enjoy eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausages, ham, potatoes, baked beans and much more. All welcome. Info: 819-346-9122.
LENNOXVILLE
The Bishop/champlain Student Refugee Program is holding their annual used Book Sale at the Lennoxville United Church Hall on Thursday, October 24 from 4 p.m. to 8p.m.; Friday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. till noon. Fill a bag with books for $5 between noon and 1 p.m. on Saturday. For donation of books, drop them off at the United Church Hall on Tuesday, October 22 between noon and 6 p.m.; on Wednesday, October 23 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Thursday, October 24 between 9 a.m. and noon, with thanks. For more information Lissa Mcrae 819-432-2755.
(CANCELLED) SOUTH DURHAM
Talent Show at South Durham United Church on Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m. Admission charged. Light refreshments served after the show.
BURY
Annual Painting Exhibitions in Bury: On October 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., please come and enjoy the annual painting exhibition where talented local artists exhibit their paintings, at two places, the Bury United Cultural Center and the Armoury Cultural Center. Both buildings are located on Main Street in Bury. Lunch will be available at the Bury United Cultural Center for a modest cost. Please come and celebrate our talented local artists.
RICHMOND
Story Time at the Daniel Ménard RCM Library, 820 Gouin St., Richmond on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Theme: Halloween. All welcome.
AYER’S CLIFF
Fall Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, October 19 to benefit Beulah United Church, 967 Main St., 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 819-838 5815. Adults $15, children 12 and under $7. Everyone is welcome!!
LENNOXVILLE
Advance notice: Lennoxville United Church’s Christmas Bazaar and Turkey Supper will be held on Saturday, November 16. Doors to the Bazaar will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Only 2 sittings for the Turkey Supper this year: 4:30 (Wendy Durrant: 819-346-6448) and at 5:30 (Frankie Noble: 819-348-9118). You might like to reserve early this year. No change in price.
RICHMOND
The ladies of the Richmond-melbourne United Church, 247 Principale Sud, Richmond, will be holding their fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. So think of us when you are doing your fall clean up! Donations will be accepted on or before Friday, October 18. All proceeds go to the church funds.
THETFORD MINES
Craft Sale at A.S. Johnson/st-patrick Schools on Sunday, October 20 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!!!
IVES HILL
Annual Turkey Supper and prize giving of Sherbrooke-compton Plowing Match on Friday, October 25 at the Ives Hill Community Hall at 7 p.m. RSVP before Tuesday, October 22 by calling Felicia Kirby 819-572-2413.
BISHOPTON
Annual Spaghetti Supper (Halloween theme), fundraiser for St-clément Church in Bishopton, on Saturday, October 26 at 5 p.m., followed by a dance at 7 p.m., at St-clément Parish Hall, 73 Main Street. Many draw prizes to be given. Adults: $15, Children 5 to 12: $6. Information: 819-884-2165.
NORTH HATLEY
Veiled Like Me: About Bill 21. Rachel Garber: What I learned from the “Veiled Like Me” experiment, and reflections on Quebec’s Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State) that forbids some public employees to wear “religious symbols,” including the hijab. Information about a possible court challenge to the law on the grounds that public debate was short-circuited in order to deny basic rights to Quebec citizens that would otherwise be guaranteed by the Quebec and Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedoms. Sunday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. Uuestrie, 201 Main St., North Hatley. Info: 819-842-4146, www.uuestrie.ca, Facebook UU Estrie. All are welcome.
LENNOXVILLE
St-george’s Church Hall 84 Queen St. - 2019 Fall Rummage Sale, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 31; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 1 and Bag Sale on Saturday, November 2, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Articles may be left at the Church Hall week of October 27. For further info or pick-up of articles please call 819-562-6245 or 819-346-5056. Save your $$$ - Shop with us!
LENNOXVILLE
Did you know that you have rights as a user of the health and social services network? Community Aid wishes to invite you to an information session with Josée Rourke, President of the CHUS Users’ Committee and Angela Moore, Complaints Advisor with Caap-estrie, to better understand your rights and responsibilities as a user of health and social services, the role of the Users’ Committee, and Caap-estrie’s services, including how Caap-estrie can help you if you are dissatisfied with the health and social services network. The session will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Amédée-beaudoin Community Center. For information, please call 819-8214779.
RICHMOND
The Richmond Legion invites you to their Brunch this Sunday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Reserve by calling 819-826-3444 or in person at 235 College Street, Richmond. Contribution. Welcome to all.
HUNTINGVILLE
Grace Village welcomes you to be immunized in our upcoming Community Flu Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 1515 Pleasant View Street, Sherbrooke, QC, J1M 0C6. Parking located in the front and back of the Care Pavilion. All are welcome! A $10 service fee is applicable for visitors and family members. RAMQ card is required for immunization. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 819569-0546 or email info@masscom.ca
BULWER
The next 500 card party is on Thursday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bulwer Community Center, Jordan Hill Road. Admission for cards and lunch with prizes following the card games.