H’ford Legion chicken BBQ dinner
The Hemmingford Legion will serve another delicious chicken dinner on Saturday, July 25. To reserve yours (reservations only), call Lise Brown at 514-705-2192 by Friday, July 24. The meal includes a half-chicken, baked potato, gravy, coleslaw, dinner roll, and a delicious dessert, all for only a $23 donation. Takeout only. Pickup 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.”
Village Fête
The 1st Annual Rockburn Village Fête is taking place on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids’ games, live music, petting zoo, food vendors, artisans, flea market, and a special feature: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Tent on the Village Green of the Rockburn Church!
Memorial service
There will be a memorial service at Christ Church Cemetery in Franklin Centre on August 2 at 2 p.m.
Support local heroes
Come to the Annual Firemen’s and First Responders’ Breakfast on August 2 at the Salle Jules-Rome, St-Claude, St-Bernard-de-Lacolle (113 Rang St-Claude) from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults $20; kids 6-11 years, $10, under 5, free. Funds raised help the firemen and first responders serve the community.
And on the next Saturday…
The Hemmingford Fire Service is holding its annual breakfast on Sunday, August 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at the fire station (576 Route 202, Hemmingford). Adults $15, under 12, $5. All are welcome.
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy cakes, ice cream, toppings, beverages at the Huntingdon United Church on Thursday, August 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. Adults $10, ages 5-12, $5; under 5, free. Takeouts will be available.
Classical piano concert
A piano concert given by Ryan Hull will take place at St. Paul’s United Church in Ormstown on Friday, August 14, at 7 p.m. This fundraising event (freewill donation) will support the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) organ and tissue donation program. Light refreshments will be offered after the concert.
Upcoming
– Don’t miss the Valley Flower Show!
– Russeltown Church celebrates 200 years on July 26.
– The Gleaner team is taking a break, but we’ll be back on August 12!