Lac Brome February 2008 > Some events in Knowlton, Quebec and Eastern Townships

What happened in February 2008 near Lac Brome, Knowlton, Quebec

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Group Believes in Knowlton's Revival | Local Hotel Joins Prestigous Groups | Garage Sale Bylaw Rains On Yard Sales | Sutton's Secret Sanctuaries | Laughercize Arrives in Eastern Townships | Paul Martin Trades Trees For Tees | Teknika - Brome Lake Action Plan Released | Laughter - The Best Medicine in Knowlton | SAQré bleu! Knowlton gets a new liquor store! | Who Turned Out The Lights | Fessenden: Knowlton's Unsung Hero

February 9th - March 12th
Arts Sutton Exhibit
Arts Sutton Gallery announces the official opening of Sanctuaries, an exhibition of recent works in photography by Montreal artists Éric Dupuis and Sol Lang on Saturday February 9th. The vernissage will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 2 pm, with the artists in attendance. The exhibition continues until March 9, 2008. In the figurative sense, the word sanctuary means "protected, closed, secret, sacred place" (Petit Robert, 2004). This is without a doubt what these two artists want to express. Find out more

February 16th
Winter Lecture Series
Historian Jim Manson presents: "Narcissa Farrand and the Pettes Memorial Library"
Narcissa Farrand (Mrs. Nathaniel Pettes), 1821 - 1912, is recognized as one of the leading philanthropists of Brome County during the 19th century. She was responsible for building and financing the first free libraries in the province of Quebec including the Pettes Memorial library in Knowlton. Presented by The Brome County Historical Society in the Old Court House, 15 St. Paul Road, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Information: 450-243-6782

February 23rd
Winter Lecture Series
Historian Jim Manson presents: "Louisa Birt and the Knowlton Distributing Home"
"Louisa Birt and the Knowlton Distributing Home" Ironically a woman who never lived in Brome County played a seminal role in the social and demographic history of the region due to her involvement with the Knowlton Distributing Home during the late 19th century. Between 1872 and 1912 nearly 5000 "home children" were sent to the Knowlton Distributing Home from their place of birth in England before being placed in the homes of Brome County residents who assumed the responsibility of raising the orphans. Presented by The Brome County Historical Society in the Old Court House, 15 St. Paul Road, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Information: 450-243-6782

Throughout February
While Knowlton tends to slow down like many Canadian villages do in the winter there are always reasons to visit! There are great restaurants and stores and shops to visit in Lac Brome and since we are so close to popular ski areas like Bromont, Sutton and even Vermont ski areas there is always something to do in our small town.

Just relax and stop over in a bed and breakfast and enjoy the recreation in our area featuring skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and of course the evr popular activity of enjoying a bottle of wine and a good DVD.

Knowlton has every possible amenity for visitors including a post office, library, restaurants with wifi service and about the friendliest people you will ever meet!

Winter is For The Kids Whenever Mother nature blesses the Eastern Townships with a season of more snow then average it is a dcelebration! The kids, and some grownups, often take the crazy carpets and toboggans and find a snow hill or build their own mountain of snow for sliding!
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Well...you missed the Brome Fair 2007 but don't worry we have a full recap! A full collection of photos and videos from the Brome Fair plus we want you to come back for next year! See more about the Brome Fair | Check out our photo collection from the Brome Fair or look back at the 2006 Brome Fair.

Brome Lake Duck Festival
As the leaves turn there crimson mix of orange delights the duck festival again showcases the world famous ducks that have made Brome Lake famous. There are sidewalk boutiques and culinary demonstrations and competitions by world-class chefs who converge on Knowlton for this prestigious event. Always a crowd-pleaser the Duck Festival is one of the most popular events in the tourist season.

Group Believes in Knowlton's Revival
Local Hotel Joins Prestigous Groups
Garage Sale Bylaw Rains On Yard Sales
Sutton's Secret Sanctuaries
Laughercize Arrives in Eastern Townships
Paul Martin Trades Trees For Tees
Teknika - Brome Lake Action Plan Released
Laughter - The Best Medicine in Knowlton
SAQré bleu! Knowlton gets a new liquor store!
Who Turned Out The Lights
Fessenden: Knowlton's Unsung Hero
Shawn Phillips Visits Knowlton
The Sounds Of Spring in Knowlton
Fire Department To Get New Fire Trucks
New IGA for Knowlton
David Suzuki Visits Knowlton
Speed Limits Don't Match Road Reality
New Benches Installed Beside Pettes Library
Uniprix Ready For Expansion...Next Up: Tim Horton!
Getting Ready for the Big Brome Fair
Knowlton Business Faces Fine for Illegal Sign
Knowlton Gas Station Says Buh-Bye!
SPCA Adoptions Raise the "Woof"
Lac Brome Rentals Signal Growth
Knowlton en Lumiere: A bright idea!
Charge of the Light Brigade
Halloween in Knowlton
Floating Islands put Knowlton in Spotlight
Gerald Swann: featured painter
Renaissance Lac Brome Meeting
What Can We Do With Lac Brome?
Knowlton Marina Is The Place To Beat the Heat
Knowlton Residents Upset With State of Mill Pond
Canada Day In Knowlton
RCMP Musical Ride Thrills Townshippers
Running the Tour Du Lac Brome
Public Market Opens In Knowlton
Brome Lake Ducks Maintain Rugby Record
Eastern Townships Challenge visits Knowlton
Celebrating the Big Brome Fair
Changing the Victorian Landscape of Knowlton
Remembrance Day in Knowlton
New Cobblestone Crosswalks
Rain Swells Cold Brook

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February 24th
Mayor's Annual Brunch & Dinner
Come and enjoy a delicious brunch or a traditional roast beef dinner in support of the BMP Hospital. Brunch seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 adult, $10 children under 12. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $25 adult, $10 children under 12 Tickets available at Edward's Store and Auberge West Brome in West Brome; the Community Center and the Town Hall in Knowlton; at the Town Halls of Abercorn and Sutton; and in Cowansville at the BMP Hospital or from the BMP Foundation offices. For further information refer to www.bmpfoundation.ca or phone Paula Richardson at 243-5715 or George Bristol at 450-263-6176 or BMP Foundation offices at 450-266-5548. Brunch and dinner held at the Auberge West Brome,128, Route 139, West Brome.

February Lights Quiet evenings in Lac Brome is when the shimmering and twinkling lights in the trees and from the windows are the best calming drama anyone could ask for. Visiting Knowlton during the short days of winter offers another viewpoint to our wonderful region.
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Art, Music & Literature

February 9th - March 12th
Arts Sutton Exhibit
Arts Sutton Gallery announces the official opening of Sanctuaries, an exhibition of recent works in photography by Montreal artists Éric Dupuis and Sol Lang on Saturday February 9th. The vernissage will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 2 pm, with the artists in attendance. The exhibition continues until March 9, 2008. In the figurative sense, the word sanctuary means "protected, closed, secret, sacred place" (Petit Robert, 2004). This is without a doubt what these two artists want to express. Find out more

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Recent Stuff From Knowlton

Recommended reading & New Books at the Knowlton Public Library

This is My Country, What's yours? by Noah Richler (Non-Fiction)
Books By Noah Richler
Over two years, Richler travelled Canada and interviewed almost one hundred authors — including Wayne Johnston, Michael Crummey, Alistair MacLeod, Gil Courtemanche, Jane Urquhart, Joseph Boyden, Miriam Toews, Yann Martel, Fred Stenson, Douglas Coupland, and Rohinton Mistry — about the places and ideas that are most meaningful to their work...this book is the result

The Duck Cookbook by James Peterson (Cooking)
The Duck Cookbook
To commemorate the Duck Festival wrapping up in October. Everything you ever wanted to know about cooking with duck.

The Afghan by Frederick Forsyth (Mystery)
Books by Frederick Forsyth
Set in the near future, veteran Forsyth's latest book isn't quite up to the level of his The Day of the Jackal or more recent Fist of God, but it's a cut above most other post-911 thrillers...read more

Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? by Anita Bau Badami (Fiction)
Books by Anita Bau Badami
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of a fragmenting Punjab and moving between Canada and India, this award winning author's book, charts the interwoven stories of three Indian women – Bibi-ji, Leela and Nimmo – each in search of a resting place amid rapidly changing personal and political landscapes...read more about the author

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A Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend
Sutton Fundraiser A Magical Evening
Environmental Fair Comes to Brome
Weather won't "Fowl" Duck Fest Week-end
Happy New Year 2007
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Dangerous Cyanobacteria Closes Brome Lake
Brome Lake Duck Festival
Celebrating the Big Brome Fair
Dawson Tragedy Impacts Knowlton Children
The Amazing Race...Knowlton Style!
Back to School: Watch Out For Our Kids!
Quaint Village or Monster Truck Show?
Taking Aim At The Mayor
Can You Hear Me Now? Cell Tower To Be Built
Knowlton Landmark Hotel Wins Award
"Raccoon Cookies" Fight Rabies Outbreak
Knowlton Imposes Strict Dress Code
Brome-Missisquoi Election Results
Spring Break Party On Brome Lake
Liberals Sliding Down The "Poles"
Tobogganing & Valentines Provide Warmth
Centre Lac Brome Lake Center Open
Mont Morin Likely No Threat To Ski Bromont
Renaissance Lac Brome Continue Raising Funds
Emballages Knowlton Merges With US Firm
Brome Taxes Go Through The Roof
Action Plan or Fantasy Land?
Anna Nixon At Sutton Gallery
Spectacular Migration of Birds