Welcome to our Townships Happenings page. We are pleased to provide a public bulletin board, at no charge, to local and expatriate Townshippers. Please feel free to submit your event (please no classifieds or garage sales) by clicking on “submit a new event”. Examples of events are festivals, reunions, fairs, art exhibits etc.

Bienvenue à notre page d’Événements des Cantons. Il nous fait plaisir de vous offrir un tableau d’affichage public afin de publiciser vos événements, et ceci sans frais. Il s’agit de cliquez sur le bouton « soumettre un événement » (S.V.P. pas de ventes de garages ou d’annonces classées). Des exemples d’événements sont les festivals, les réunions familiales, les expositions.

• CENTENNIAL THEATRE NEWS
  CENTENNIAL THEATRE
  
  

  Centennial Theatre is pleased to announce a second wave of subscriptions for the 2010-2011 Season. Save from 10 to 25% off regular-priced tickets for 7 series in jazz, world music, dance, pop and classical music. No services charges on subscription packages and receive your tickets at home. Subscriptions are available until the first show in each series. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale on August 23. Call the box office 819-822-9692 or visit www.centennialtheatre.ca for details. NEW DATE: Joel Plaskett show originally scheduled for September 17th, 2010 has been postponed to March 16, 2011. Tanya Tagaq Trio show originally scheduled for February 12th, 2011 has been changed to February 13th, 2011. NEW SHOW: Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles Thursday Oct 21, 2010. Tickets on sales now at the Centennial Theatre Box Office. Singer Emma-Lee will perform on January 25th, 2011. Townshippers’ Association Members benefit from a $5 rebate on individual regular priced tickets for shows included in Centennial Theatre’s 2010-2011 Season (Movies and University Singers excluded). Please mention you are a member prior to purchase. Get your 2010-2011 programme in various locations in the Eastern Townships.

  
  

• Nouvelles du Théâtre Centennial
  Théâtre Centennial
  
  

  Le Théâtre Centennial annonce une 2e vague d’abonnements pour vous approprier d’une ou plusieurs de nos 7 séries attrayantes. Celle-ci vous permet de profiter, en autres : • d’un rabais de 10 à 25% sur le prix régulier des billets • du choix des meilleurs sièges • d’éviter les frais de service • d’avoir vos billets postés à votre domicile sans frais • d’éviter les files d’attentes Les abonnements sont disponibles jusqu'au premier spectacle de chaque série. Les billets individuels seront mis en vente dès le 23 août 2010. Joel Plaskett - spectacle reporté au 16 mars 2011 Gordon Downie (chanteur de Tragically Hip) and the Country of Miracles- Nouveau spectacle - jeudi 21 octobre 2010. Billets en vente maintenant. Billetterie 819-822-9692 Tania Tagaq – spectacle reporté au 13 février 2011 Emma-Lee – Nouveau spectacle 22 janvier 2011. Répondez à notre sondage et courez la chance de gagnez des billets de spectacle pour la saison 2010-2011 Certificats-cadeaux disponibles communiquez avec la billetterie: 819-822-9692 Obtenez votre copie du programme 2010-2011 dans plusieurs endroits dans les Cantons-de-l'Est ou téléchargez-le au www.centennialtheatre. Les membres de l'Association des profite d'un rabais de $5 sur le prix régulier des billets pour les spectacles présentés dans la saison régulière du Théâtre Centennial (exclusions: films et spectacles des chanteurs de l'Université). Veuillez mentionner que vous êtes membres avant de faire votre achat.

  
  

• CFUW Sherbrooke & District Summer Market
  6 Church St., Lennoxville
  
  

  The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Sherbrooke and District Club is holding a Summer Market and Silent Auction as a club fund-raiser at 6 Church St., (corner of Queen and Church) in Lennoxville on Friday, Aug. 27 from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 AM to noon. Featured is a huge selection of books, plus CD’s, DVD’s, handicrafts, jams, jellies, and baked goods. There will be a Silent Auction of quality and new items such as hand-crafted items, collectibles, quilt rack, hybrid golf clubs, original paintings, BU Cont. Ed. courses, ladies Schwinn bike, and vouchers for shops, golf, salons, a B & B, Spa Eastman, garages, services, and restaurants. The silent auction closes at noon on Sat. There’s something for everyone! Many bargains for returning adult students! Please bring your own bags.

  
  

• Off The Wall/Déja Vu Art Sale
  Studio Georgeville
  
  

  Off the Wall/Art Sale Studio Georgeville will be hosting a special exhibition from Tuesday, August 31 to Sunday, September 19—artwork from collectors with crowded walls and from artists with crowded studios. If you’re looking to start or bolster your own art collection, you’ll find excellent work for excellent prices during the Off the Wall show. We’ll be hosting a 5 à 7 at the gallery on Saturday, September 4. Studio Georgeville is located at 20 Carré Copp in the heart of the village of Georgeville. For more information, please visit us at www.studiogeorgeville.com or call 819-843-9992. Déjà Vu/Une Grande Vente Studio Georgeville présentera une exposition spéciale du mardi 31 août au dimanche 19 septembre. Cette exposition, intitulée Déjà Vu, montrera des œuvres de collectionneurs dont les murs sont couverts de tableaux et d’artistes dont les studios sont pleins à craquer. Si vous voulez commencer ou augmenter votre collection d’art, vous y trouverez d’excellentes pièces offertes à des prix incomparables. Un 5 à 7 aura lieu à la galerie le samedi 4 septembre. Studio Georgeville est situé au 20, carré Copp, au cœur du village de Georgeville. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez visiter notre site Web au www.studiogeorgeville.com ou appelez au 819 843-9992.

  
  

• Eastern Townships Canadian Club President's Tea and Reception
  9 Speid Street, Lennoxville
  
  

  The Eastern Townships Canadian Club/Club Canadien des Cantons de l’Est invites the public to the President’s Reception and Tea on Fri., Sept. 10, from 3 to 5 PM at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, 9 Speid Street, Lennoxville QC. Both men and women are invited to attend as our guests. To reserve, please call 819-820-8101 by Tues., Sept. 7.

  
  

• Guest speaker
  Unitarian Universalists Church, North Hatley
  
  

  The guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Church in North Hatley on Sunday, September 11th will speak about mental health and mental illness. "You don't have to mentally ill to suffer from mental illness" is the topic of a talk by Judy Ross of Mental Health Estrie. Everyone welcome.

  
  

• Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley,First Meeting of 2010/11 Season
  Auberge West Brome, 128 Prov. Rte. 139, 450-266-7552/1-888-902-7663
  
  

  Monday, September 13, 2010, 2:00pm. Ms. Louise Abbott, author, photographer,filmmaker, will be the first presenter for the start of the 2010/11 season- the Club's 30th! She will show her documentary film "Giving Shelter: Barns of the Eastern Townships". September 13 is a "free day", no fee required. Yearly membership dues are $35-individual, $60-couple; non-members are welcome to any other meeting for a $10 fee. To enjoy luncheon before the session, please contact the Auberge for reservations.

  
  

• Hatley United Church Annual Turkey Supper
  Hatley United Church
  
  

  Come and enjoy turkey and all the fixings! Turkey, stuffing, gravy, squash, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and pies for dessert. Tickets by reservation only - 1st setting @ 5:00 pm: Gary Drew (819-842-2921) 2nd setting @ 6:15 pm: Dorinne McIntyre (819-838-4421)

  
  

For more information on the Eastern Townships, visit Townshippers Association's website Pour avoir plus d'information sur les Cantons de l'Est, visitez le site de l'Association des Townshippers www.townshippers.qc.ca