Rogation Sunday
May 24 will be Rogation Sunday, an annual event in which the Anglican Sunday service is divided and takes place in more than one church all on the same day. This year, the first third of the service will begin at 9:30 a.m. in St. James Anglican Church in Ormstown (19 Church Street); the second third at about 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Herdman (1033 Chemin Brook, Hinchinbrooke), with the concluding third at about 11:30 a.m. in St. John’s Anglican Church, Huntingdon (18 King Street). Everyone is invited to come see the beautiful old churches and participate in a traditional Anglican communion service. For information, contact Barbara Whyte at 514-718-3803.
Chicken BBQ dinner
The Hemmingford Legion chicken BBQ dinner is on Saturday, May 30, at the Legion Hall (486 Rue Champlain). Reservations only; please call Lise Brown at 514-705-2192 by Friday, May 29. The meal includes a large 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. All are welcome. Thank you for supporting the Legion, Veterans, and Chicken BBQ dinners.
Need something?
Get it at the Garage Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church (33 Prince Street, Huntingdon). There will be a wide variety of goods, with new stock!
Climate Café
Save the date for the Climate Café on June 6 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Village Church in Ormstown. Coffee, tea, juice, and snacks will be provided. Come be part of the climate conversation. For more info, call Barbara Whyte at 514 718-3803.
HHW
Collections for Hazardous household waste (HHW) are coming up on Saturday, June 13, at the Franklin Ecocentre from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and later this summer on Sunday, August 16, at the Sainte-Barbe Econcentre. Details are available on the MRC’s website.
New location
Ambioterra is holding a cocktail reception at its new location at 6 p.m. on June 18, followed by the annual general meeting.
The Big Iron and Classic Car show
This popular event is returning to Huntingdon on Father’s Day weekend. Join the fun on Saturday, June 20, starting at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds for an exciting day of trucks and classic cars. There will be a kids’ area and food vendors as well. This year’s event is a fundraiser supporting Melissa’s Sunshine Camp, Popote Mobile, and Résidence Elle.
Rockburn Community Strawberry Social
Get your share of strawberry deliciousness at the Social on Saturday, June 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per person for eat-in or take-out goodies, at the Rockburn Community Centre. For more information, email rockburnhallevents@gmail.com.