What’s taking place in our region in the coming days?
It is incredible how many things are taking place in our region. There are so many different programs, organizations, and businesses which I wasn’t familiar with until it became part of my mandate to write this column each week. In doing so, it meant that I was always on the lookout for information and have begun following more Facebook pages and getting a variety of newsletters so that I can be better informed to tell you what is happening. And even by doing that, I know there are still things we miss, so please if there is something you think we should be covering, contact us and let us know. Perhaps, this year you’d like to be a tourist in your own backyard.
And once again, thank you to all of our volunteers. Several municipalities and organizations have been celebrating them this week in a number of ways, but we cannot thank you enough for the work you to make our community better.
Spooner Pond (Gore Branch WI)
The Spooner Pond Gore Branch of Women’s Institute will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This meeting will be hosted by Freda Coote at Vera Hughes’s residence located at 115 Manning Street, Richmond. They will gather at 1:30 p.m. for business. The guest speaker will be Maria
Enright and a member of the Richmond 4-H club at 3:30PM. Should you have any questions, you can contact Anne Clark at 826-5089.
France Cote art exposition
La galerie Couleurs en Principale (160 Rue Principale, Richmond) will host an art exposition with France Cote from Ulverton’s work from May 4 until May 18. The vernissage will take place on May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. Stop by to see France’s colourful floral works. Twenty-five paintings will be displayed.
Moulin à Laine
The Moulin à Laine located in Ulverton (210 Chemin Porter) will be opening up for its season beginning May 4. On Sunday, May 5 admission will be free as part of a special program where the first Sunday of the month doesn’t cost anything. They also have special plans for a spectacular Mother’s Day brunch. Full details are available on their Facebook page.
Richmond Youth Fair card party
Richmond Youth Fair will be hosting a card party on
Thursday, May 9 at7:30 p.m. at the Richmond United Church. There will be door prizes and a grocery box. A 6$ donation for participating is requested. If you’d like to play contact Sarah Fowler at 819-826-3717.
Camping Melbourne
Camping Melbourne (1185 Chemin du Camping) also just released their activities calendar for the summer. A number of activities are planned for the campers including bingos, karaoke, and a garage sale. They have also announced their BBQ Fest which will take place on June 29. Signups are due by June 15. This event is for campers and their visitors. A full listing of their activities is available on their Facebook page.
Le Marché champêtre de
Melbourne
The Marché champêtre de Melbourne (1257 Route 243) will be reopening for their season on May 11. They’re open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This summer, they have many amazing activities in the planning for you in addition to the opportunity to find local products each week. You can learn more on their Facebook page.
Salon du Patrimoine de Clevelandrichmond
The Salon du Patrimoine de Cleveland-richmond will once again be taking place at the Richmond Fairgrounds (128 Route 143) this year on June 15 and 16. It is now time to reserve your kiosque for their flea market. This activity will take place rain or shine. Coordinates are available on their Facebook page.
Next week
Be sure to pick up your copy of The Sherbrooke Record again next week as we continue to share information from the region with you. We’re going to take a look at some places where you can find incredible Mother’s Day gifts in our area.