Hemmingford Legion chicken BBQ dinner
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, when the Hemmingford Legion will serve another
delicious chicken dinner. To reserve yours (reservations only), call Lise Brown at 514-705-2192
by Friday, April 24. The meal includes a large half-chicken, baked potato, gravy, coleslaw, dinner
roll, and a delicious dessert – all this for only a $23 donation. Takeout only. Pick-up will be from
5 to 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall at 486 Rue Champlain. All are welcome. Thank you for supporting
our Legion, Veterans, and Chicken BBQ dinners.
Exploring the state of the planet
L’Intime et l’Universel is an exhibition by Ormstown artist Suzanne Olivier presented by the MRC at the Alfred-Langevin Cultural Centre in Huntingdon. The exhibition will run until May 17 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or by reservation on weekdays.
Spaghetti fundraiser
S.A.B.E.C. invites everyone to its spaghetti fundraiser on Thursday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brasserie du Village (45 Chateauguay Street, Huntingdon). Buy tickets at the venue, or at the S.A.B.E.C. offices (1493 Route 138, Godmanchester).
Heritage bottle drive
The date of the bottle drive for Heritage Elementary is Saturday, April 25, at the Genie in a Bottle depot (822 Route138, Godmanchester). You can also bring wine/beer/alcohol bottles, metal can tabs, plastic bottle caps, and batteries on the day.
Pancake supper
The Franklin Fire Department welcomes your appetite on April 25 starting at 4:30 p.m. at Hillspring Orchard (1019 Route 202). Profits will go to local schools. Tickets will be sold on-site for $18; ages 6 to 11, $12; under 6 get sticky for free.
Raising Young Readers
Read and create at the Little Green Library (4 Lorne Street, Huntingdon) on Saturday, April 25, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Open to kids 4 and up. Fow more info, contact Nadya at the MWCN, 480-264-3596.
Mental health workshop
The MWCN, in partnership with Les Aidants du HSL, Anchor and Wings, and the Comité Détresse Sociale du HSL, is holding an all-day event on May 7 at the Huntingdon Legion. The event is free and will include a workshop on anxiety and a session on mindfulness. Lunch is included, and spaces are limited, so reserve by April 30. Contact Nora at 450-264-3596 or nora@mwcn.ca.
Moana
The CVR performing arts department presents Moana – the Musical on April 30 at 8 p.m., May 1at 8 p.m., and May 2 at 2:00 p.m. (matinee only). Tickets cost $10 for students and seniors, and $14 regular admission. Call 450-829-2381 for tickets and information. Don’t miss it!
Artist and artisan expo
Support local artists and find something special for Mother’s Day at the Old Convent (549 Rue Frontière, Hemmingford) on May 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, contact NadeanaDesigns@gmail.com.
H’ford Cemetery Company
The AGM of the Hemmingford Cemetery Company will take place on May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Hemmingford Archives, 517 Champlain Ave. Everyone is welcome.
Valley Fest
HAECC in Huntingdon will hold its annual Valley Fest and plant sale on May 9. Check out the list of available plants at nfsb.me.valleyfest, and keep checking for updates. A day of food, family fun, kiosks, and more is in store.
Plant sale and tree giveaway
The St. James Anglican Church in Ormstown is holding its third annual plant sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 9. The church will also be hosting Ambioterra and their annual tree giveaway for the event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Communi-T Night
The next gathering is happening on Wednesday, May 13, at HAECC (24 York Street, Huntingdon). There will be a free spaghetti supper, a family zone for little ones under 5, and multiple kiosks. More information can be found at communaut-hsl.org.
Spring Fête
The Fête du Printemps Circuit du Paysan is coming May 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bon Boeuf et Bon Vivant Table Fermière (122 and 131, Rang Duncan, Saint-Chrysostome). Numerous artisans, producers, food, music and activities await.