Grab a doughnut
The Huntingdon Tim Hortons has partnered with local members of the Sud-Ouest Special Olympics team for the launch of the Special Olympics doughnut, which will be on sale over the weekend between January 30 and February 1.
Ormstown Legion chicken BBQ
This chicken BBQ is back on Friday, January 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ormstown Legion (33 Prince Albert Street). Reserve your spot; takeout is also available. Call 450-829-2614. Cost is $23 plate.
Ciné-Cinema
The film club is showing the award-winning It Was Just an Accident, a French/Iranian production presented in Farsi with English subtitles at 7:30 p.m. on January 30 at the Little Green Library (4 Lorne Street) in Huntingdon.
Hemmingford Legion chicken BBQ dinner
The Hemmingford Legion’s next chicken dinner is on Saturday, January 31. Reservations only; call Lise Brown at 514-705-2192 by Friday, January 30. The meal includes a large half chicken, baked potato, gravy, coleslaw, dinner roll, and a delicious dessert, all for a $23 donation. Pickup will be from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall at 486 Champlain Street.
Sewing day
The Haut St. Laurent Days for Girls sewing team will be meeting Tuesday, February 3, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Huntingdon United Church basement (go in the back door) to cut and sew washable sanitary pads. For more information, contact Barbara Whyte at 514-718-3803. New members are welcome.
Saracens spaghetti supper
The Ormstown Saracens rugby club is holding a spaghetti supper fundraiser at the Ormstown Curling Club on February 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Takeout will be available. Tickets are $20, and $5 for kids. Email to reserve by February 3 at o.saracens.rfc@gmail.com.
Winter carnival
Hosted by the Municipality of Sainte-Barbe and Une Affaire de Famille at the park (475 Chemin de l’Église, Sainte-Barbe), this carnival is on February 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fun such as the Tree Toss, Pimp your Sled, snowshoeing, skating, snow sculpture, hot chocolate (with marshmallows!), and much more. No registration required.
Enjoyable afternoon
Brysonville Schoolhouse will be hosting a musical get-together on Sunday afternoon, February 8, from 1-4 p.m. at the Anglican Church on Church St., in Ormstown. There will be no cover charge.
Win a quilt, tickets at markets
Résidence-Elle will be raffling off a beautiful king-sized $1500 quilt made by the Huntingdon Quiltivators. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Buy your tickets at the markets on February 8 (Saint-Chrysostome), March 29 (Ormstown), and April 12 (Huntingdon). You can also purchase tickets at the MWCN in Huntingdon. For info call 450-264-2999, ext. 229.