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This & That in Town October 7, 2026

LGL art show

Pamela Selkirk is showing her artwork at the Little Green Library (4 Lorne Street, Huntingdon) until mid-November; the vernissage is on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Brysonville Schoolhouse Open Mic

Take the plunge and sing out – or at least listen – on Sunday, Oct. 11, at St. James Anglican Church in Ormstown from 1 to 4 p.m. They hope to see you there!

Cinema

The LGL is hosting Tuner/l’Accordeur in its original English with French subtitles on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. On Oct. 30, also at 7:30, Francois.e will be screened in the original French with English subtitles. A donation of $8 is suggested.

Hinchinbrooke Haunted House

Get ready for seven spooktacular nights of outdoor fun and frights at the fourth edition of the Hinchinbrooke Haunted House: Oct. 16, 17, 18, and 23, 24, 25 and 30. Tons of family fun await. Located at the Herdman four corners, across from Marché du Vieux Bois. Funds from marshmallow sales go to La Bouffe Additionnelle.

Boots & Boos

This Halloween dance party will be held on the day itself, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. to midnight – take the kids out, then hit the dance floor. Door is $15 per person and is open to everyone. BYOB and snacks to 13 York Street in Huntingdon.

Ormstown Library art

Artist Barbara Walter is showing watercolours here until Oct. 18.

Vote… for art!

The group show, Revelation, is ongoing at the Salle Alfred-Langevin in Huntingdon. So, stop in, check out the art and the photos, and vote for your favourites.

Upcoming

– Mark your calendars for the annual Barrie Bazaar, coming up in Ormstown on Saturday, Nov. 7.

– Heritage Elementary’s Craft Mania happens the next day, Sunday, Nov. 8, in Huntingdon.

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