Mental Health Week
A free conference day held in observance of Mental Health Week will take place on May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Huntingdon Legion (8 Fairview Street, Huntingdon). The day will include a session on anxiety and a mindfulness workshop. Lunch is included. Register with the MWCN (450-262-3596), Les Aidants du Haut-Saint-Laurent (450-826-1243, ext. 2223) or Ancre et Ailes du Haut-Saint-Laurent (450-829-3491). Places are limited.
Flea market and plant sale
The Huntingdon United Church is holding this two-day event on Friday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday May 9 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plant sale and tree giveaway
The St. James Anglican Church in Ormstown is having its third annual plant sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 9. The church will also be hosting Ambioterra and the annual tree giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Legion Walkers Annual Spaghetti Supper
Enjoy on May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 per person. Call to reserve at 450-829-2614. Take out or dine in at the Ormstown Legion Branch 196, 33 Prince Albert Street.
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.
Been a caregiver?
Do you currently help, or have you helped, a loved one with a disability, health problem, or loss of autonomy? As part of a regional project aimed at improving the recognition and support offered to caregivers, people are invited to share their experiences in caregiving. You can participate in discussion groups (May 12 to June 18) and in an online questionnaire (available until June 30). Get details at https://bit.ly/4dcT3r2.
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.
Piecing It All Together
…is the 2026 quilt show sponsored by the Adirondack Quilters Guild, happening on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 16 from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church (2 Clay Street, Malone, N.Y.) Quilts to see and buy, quilting supplies, raffles, demonstrations, and light lunches available.
Howick Great Flower & Plant Sale
On Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a plant sale, free tree distribution, car wash, and garage sale (reserve your table by calling Gladys at 450-843-8330) at the Pink School in Howick.
Rockburn picnic
Bring a picnic, stay for some live music and enjoy a relaxed Sunday amongst the apple blossoms at the Apple Blossom Community Service and Picnic on the Village Green in Rockburn. The service begins at 10 a.m. and the picnic at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 17. Please bring your own chairs. For more information contact rockburnhallevents@gmail.com.
HVFB breakfast
The Hinchinbrooke Volunteer Fire Brigade holds its 38th annual breakfast on Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the station (2848 Chemin d’Athelstan). Dine in or take out; tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for kids 5-12, and under 4 free. Tickets are available from all Hinchinbrooke firefighters or at the door.
CISSSMO holiday hours
Area hospitals will be closed on Monday, May 18, except for the emergency departments. Huntingdon CLSC reception and mobile nursing care will run from 8 a.m. until noon. These same services at the Chateauguay CLSC will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (closed during the noon hour). Saint-Chrysostome CLSC will be closed.
Women’s Auxillary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital
The Women’s Auxillary is holding its AGM on Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM at the Ormstown Curling Club, 7 rue Chateauguay, Ormstown. Everyone welcome!
Big Iron and Classic cars are coming to Huntingdon once more, on June 20.