Exciting events upcoming in August August 5 Brome County Agricultural Society annual beef and pork BBQ 5 - 8 p.m. at Brome Fairgrouds. Dancing afterward to Desert Heat. Adults: $12, children: 6 - 12 yrs: $6. Tickets & info: 450-242-EXPO Every Saturday throughout the summer the Town of Lac Brome (Knowlton) will be presenting a Farmer's Market. Fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, smoked fish, homemade pies and fresh cut flowers will be offered in an outdoor market environment. The Market will be located at 48 Maple Street in Knowlton and will run from 10am to 1pm every Saturday. See you there!

Add your upcoming event for free > click here to add your event, meeting or exhibit

August 5
Brome County Agricultural Society annual beef and pork BBQ
5 - 8 p.m. at Brome Fairgrouds. Dancing afterward to Desert Heat. Adults: $12, children: 6 - 12 yrs: $6. Tickets & info: 450-242-EXPO

Mental-health and well being support group meeting held at United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, 2 p.m. Having difficulty coping? Not sure how to support someone suffering from mental illness? Or maybe you just want to be more informed? Info. (450) 2430928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca

Children's storytelling hour Brome Lake Books hosting another in its series of popular storytelling hours for children on Saturday August 5 at 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome and we have a special surprise guest! For more information please call 450-242-2242 or drop by Brome Lake Books 264 Knowlton road, Knowlton.

August 6
Country music fundraising jamboree (2 p.m. - 9 p.m.) and BBQ (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) at the Forand Park in Fitch Bay on Sunday, August 6, with performances by well-known local artists and guest stars. Proceeds go to "A Salute to Quebec Seniors". Admission: $10, which includes hot dog, or hamburger - & drink.Salamander Summer Day camps begin at Legion Community Centre, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 450-242-2020.

Antique and craft market sale at Brome County Museum, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton on Sunday, August 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spaces available. Call: 450-2436782.

Knowlton Harmony Band Sunday afternoon concert at Mill Pond (Coldbrook Park), Knowlton, 3 p.m. If raining, at Knowlton United Church.

August 12
Annual Lamb and Turkey fundraising BBQ Holy Trinity Church, 218 Iron Hill Road, Iron Hill, Quebec. Cocktails start 5 p.m., Dinner is served starting at 6 p.m.. Tickets as follows: Adults $20 Children 6-12 years $12. Information: Douglas Hall (450) 263-2579 Heather Hall (450) 263-5634 Lena Roberts (450) 243-0291


August 19
Rent-a-table flea market Dunham United Church, Sat. August 19th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Held outdoors only. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. To rent a table or reserve space call Barbara: 450-295-2348

August 26
SPCA adoption day in Knowlton on Saturday, August 26, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Mill Pond Park. About 20 great dogs of all sizes and ages plus some cats for you to meet, socialize with, and perhaps adopt. Here's a chance to learn more about the SPCA Monteregie and all the various ways in which you can help the unwanted animals of the world.VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED FOR THE DAY: 450-242-2892

Pork and beef BBQ hosted by the Karnak Shriners "ET Club Estrie." Thirsty Boot, 25 Bolton Pass. Supper around 5:30 p.m. Evening of music and dancing. Adults: $20, kids 5 - 12, $8. Tickets at the Boot or Leslie Hastie 450-243-0903. Proceeds to benefit the Shriners Club.


Add your upcoming event for free > click here to add your event, meeting or exhibit

Knowlton has some unique jewels of architecture.

Recent Posts
RCMP Musical Ride Thrills Townshippers
Running the Tour Du Lac Brome
Public Market Opens In Knowlton
New IGA for Knowlton
David Suzuki Visits Knowlton
Rain Swells Cold Brook
Fessenden: Knowlton's Unsung Hero
Shawn Phillips Visits Knowlton
The Sounds Of Spring in Knowlton

To add your news or events > Add your upcoming event for free > click here to add your event, meeting or exhibit

Or post your news and photos in the Knowlton Forum

History of Events
April 07 | March 07 | February 07 | January 07 | December 06 | November 06 | October 06 | September 06 | August 06 | July 06 | June 06 | May 06

Station Knowlton is not to be missed on your visit to Knowlton. Gifts, handmade soaps and great coffee and snacks! Located at the center of the village.

Arts
Expostition of Fabric Art & Photographs
The works of Rosemary Sullivan. Ongoing from August 4th to August 30th. The Vernissage will be held Sunday August 6 from 2pm - 5pm at the Dunham Public Library. For more information call 450-295-2273.

Exhibition of Watercolors
Florals, landscapes and equine art pieces by local artist Rhonda Price at the Brome Countru Historical Museum, 130 Lakeside Street in Knowlton from 10am to 5 pm. Ongoing from August 12th - August 20th.

See works by artisits involved in the 2006 Tour des Arts
Artists whose works will be displayed at Arts Knowlton include Gary Matthews from Aug. 8 - 19 and Louise-Andree Roberge from Aug. 22 - Sept. 2.

The BCHS Museum, 130 Lakeside, will exhibit works of Gerarrl Schwartz, Aug. 5 and 6.

Exhibition of Tour des Arts members' works at Arts Knowlton, June 24 - July 8. All works are for sale. Part of the sales will go to Arts Knowlton. Open at the same time as the theatre. Info 242-2270.

The photography of Stansje Plantenga will be exhibited at Pettes Library, 276 Knowlton Rd., from Aug 1 - 31.

Myth and Symbol by France Clavet, original oils and Giclee prints at Galerie Charmante, 1182 Macey Rd., Sutton, July through until Sept. 24. Open Wednesday - Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. and by appointment. 538-0989 or www.galeriecharmante.com



Local Theatre
Summer 2006, Theatre Lac-Brome presents:

Stones in his pockets by Marie Jones, on Aug. 1, 4, 9, 12, 17, 22 and 25

Radio Gals by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick on Aug. 2, 5, 10, 15, 18, 23 and 26;

Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott on Aug. 3, 8, 11, 16, 19 and 24;

Honky Tonk Blue with Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner, on Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.; Sept. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m.

God's Troubadour highlighting the special magic of St. Francis of Assissi, written and directed by Laura Teasdale, and starring Danielle Desormeau will be performed beside the Mill Pond in Knowlton, Aug. 1, 3, 9, 11, 17 and 19.

Call 450-242-2270 for reservations.

Local Music
Free concerts featuring the Arion Ensemble at the Old Brick Church, West Brome will be held July 8 at 8 p.m. and July 9 at 11 1 a.m and 3 p.m.

The Brome Lake Concert Ensemble will perform at the gazebo, Coldbrook Park on July 19 from 6 - 7 p.m.

Add your upcoming event for free > click here to add your event, meeting or exhibit

Recommended from the Knowlton Public Library

Suite Francaise, Irene Nemirovsky (Fiction)
Books By Irene Nemirovsky

Piece of My Heart, Peter Robinson(Mystery)
Books By Peter Robinson

Floor Sample, Julia Cameron (Biography)
Books By Julia Cameron

Theft, Peter Carey (Fiction)
Books By Peter Carey

last month