Hemmingford Legion chicken BBQ dinner
On Saturday, February 28, the Hemmingford Legion will serve another delicious chicken dinner. Reserve yours with Lise Brown at 514-705-2192 by Friday, February 27. Get a large half-chicken, baked potato, gravy, coleslaw, dinner roll, and a delicious dessert for only a $23 donation. Takeout only; pickup is between 5 and 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall (486 Champlain Street).
Days for Girls
The next Days for Girls (Haut-Saint-Laurent) sewing day will take place on March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Huntingdon United Church. Sewing days will now take place on the first Tuesday of every month. If you enjoy sewing and are interested in supporting this good cause, contact Teresa at haut-saint-laurentqc@daysforgirls.org.
Earth Day Forum
The fourth annual Earth Day Forum is coming up at CVR on Saturday, April 18. Nonprofit organizations and businesses offering sustainable products or services are invited to apply for kiosk space until March 6. New volunteers and suggestions for activities and services are also welcome. For more information, contact lorelei.coordinator@gmail.com.
Explore vanishing places
The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network in partnership with the Chateauguay Valley Historical Society presents Raising Spirits, a film festival featuring little-known historic places in the Valley, on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Zion United Church (1831 Smallman, Dundee).
Brysonville (Sunday) School?
The Brysonville Schoolhouse has shifted gears and will meet musically on Sunday, March 8, at the Anglican Church in Ormstown.
Health Promotion day
The public is invited to a Health Promotion Day on Wednesday, March 11, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Church in Ormstown. Nursing, paramedic, and dental students will be offering free checks like blood pressure, and glucose testing; there will be sleep and nutrition support, tips for navigating the system, refreshments, and more. It’s free; to register, email kim@mwcn.ca or call 450-264-3596.
Helping cancer patients
Join Gleaner writer Yvonne Lewis Langlois for a winter walk through the woods on March 8 and help raise money for the Bell Fund comfort bags for cancer patients. The walk starts at 9 a.m. at 2206 Gore Road, Hinchinbrooke. A suggested donation amount is $5. You can contact Yvonne for details and to register at mylanglois@gmail.com or 450-829-2011.
AGM of HSL Users’ Committee
This annual general meeting is on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Ormstown Town Hall. Guest speaker Philippe Besombes, former director general of the health and social services network, will be addressing the future of the Users’ Committee, the mandatory, legally recognized body that protects users’ rights and interests.