Not
To Miss in October
October 25th - November 11th
Knowlton Players
presents the world premiere of “Chickasaw”
 This
spirited tale of love, larceny, war and patent medicines
is played out against an historical incident that
occurred during the American Civil War resulting in
a political dilemma for the Canadian courts. The action
takes place in Montreal and Frelighsburg, QC, as well
as St. Albans, VT.
The story is adapted from the novel “Raid From Hell”
by well-known Knowlton resident Don
Davison. The stage play is by Roger de la
Mare, with lyrics by Graham Hardman and music composed
and directed by Donald Patriquin. Choreography is
by Diane Cahill Yarmush, and costumes are by Linda
Carey. John Rumsey, a destitute British solicitor,
having been banished to Canada, ends up in Montreal.
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Information
The play is a new Canadian musical comedy, directed
by Vesta Jorgensen, at Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont Echo
Road, Knowlton, Quebec, October 25 through November
11, 2007. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances
at 8:00 PM, and Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM. Adults
$15, Townshippers members $13, students $12, children
$8. |
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October 6th
Benefit for the Montreal Children's
& BMP Hospital
"Townships Toddlers" - Come and support
the hard work of the Montreal Children's Hospital and the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins
(BMP) Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec, a 140-bed community facility
that serves many of us here in Knowlton. The event is a dinner
followed by a good ole' down home country style dance with the
music of Smokin Country and Borderline. Yeehaw! The event kicks
off at the Oddfellows Hall on Knowlton Road across from the Depanneur
Rouge. The Beef and Pork Bar-B-Que starts at 5 pm.
October
13th - 14th
Quoi de Neuf Show And Sale
The ever popular annual gathering of 37 artisans exposing
their talents. Quoi de Neuf?... translates from French into "What's
New?" and this event epitomizes the phrase! This show and
sale brings artisans from around the Knowlton and Eastern Townships
together for an annual show and sale of incredible crafts, artworks
and recipes. This is the 13th annual event and This year will
see wonderful examples of stained glass, wood carvings, braided
rugs, doll houses, designer clothing and much more. There will
be a raffle of and proceeds will benefit the Brome Lake Food Bank.
It will take place at the Knowlton Golf Club, located at 264 Lakeside
Road just outside of Knowlton. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October
16th
Societe d'Horticulture Tournesol
Sunflower Horticultural Society
The annual meeting and conference of this vibrant
group takes place in Waterloo at the Wilfred-Leger at 7pm. Call
450-539-2740. The guest speaker will be Albert Mondor, horticulturist
who will be mesmerizing the attendees with a discussion
and presentation on the subject: Perfect Flowers. Perhaps I should
make a point of attending as the only flower I've consistently
been able to grow with any success is the dandelion!
October
26th
Teen Weight Lifting Clinic
 With
another pedagogical day coming up the kids will have another day
off school. Why not get them involved in a healthy confidence
building activity? Brome Lake Fitness is offering an exciting
event for teens from the ages of 14 - 17; a weight lifting clinic
featuring Chris Gobby the Canadian National Arm Wrestling Champion
for 2005, 2006, 2007. Chris is also a Certified personal trainer.
The event happens from 2-4pm at Brome Lake Fitness (328 A Knowlton
Road) Space is limited so you should call to reserve 450-243-6246.
The entrance fee is only $20.00 and includes the clinic and a
day pass to the Gym.
Brome
Lake Fitness is also offering 20% off annual memberships
now until October 31st. Come and join the gym...you'll have fun
and will be feeling and looking better in not time!
October
31st
Hallowe'en in Knowlton
Lac Brome really knows how to celebrate the spookiest
time of the year and the homes and stores are decorated with pumpkins
and scary spiders and all manner of frightening fun! The candy
should start flowing by Monday and will culminate in the Halloween
door-to-door crusade on Wednesday night. For a fun night with
the kids the best Halloween experience in Knowlton is likely to
be down Benoit & Landsdowne Streets near the Marina. This
small neighborhood really pours on the spooky spirits and the
homes are decorated with intricate and original themes of Halloween
Changing
Seasons The
transition of leaves from green to orange is
the
sure sign that autumn is here. Take advantage of the wonderful
outdoor trails and roads to experience the bright colors of
Fall as only the Eastern Townships can provide.
More Photos & Pictures
Past Destination
Knowlton Articles on Life in The Eastern Townships
The
Big Brome Fair 2007
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.
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?
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Jack-o-Lanterns
The
Brome Lake Chamber of Commerce holds an annual pumpkin carving
event in the park beside the Mill Pond. Kids of all ages come
out to carve their pumpkins and display them for the visitors.
Come and see the ghoulish creatures in time for Hallowe'en and
don't forget this is the time for a good old fashioned pumpkin
pie!