The title, Appar.être, is a play on the words “appearance” and “to be” in French. It’s an exhibit of luscious paintings by Amélie Lemay-Choquette at the Cookshire-Eaton Art Gallery, 125 Principale West.
“Appar.être is the ability to see oneself, to be seen and to dare to be apart… to be… no more, no less, what we really are, that is to say a unique and singular being,” explained the artist in French.
The exhibit is in two parts. Projected Worlds is an installation of five large-format paintings on glass. In/visible Encounters is an immersive installation, a painting on acetate 60 feet long by 8 feet high. It forms a giant spiral, and plays with light projected on the walls and ceilings.
Lamay-Choquette’s work is intriguing and luminous. It can be seen until November 20, Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment with the artist, www.choquettedp.com.
HALLOWEEN AT BROOKBURY, Oct. 27
A Halloween Party is October 27 at 7 p.m., at the Brookbury Community Centre, 571 Brookbury Road, with games, judging of costumes, treats, and fun. Admission is $2, with or without a costume. Info: Brenda, at 819-884-5984.
MIGRATORY ROOTS FESTIVAL, Nov. 2 & 4
The Migratory Roots Festival organized by Literacy in Action – Estrie is coming to the Eaton Valley. Opening festivities and storytime for all ages are Thursday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. at the Eaton Corner Museum, 374 Route 253. A community art show is Saturday, November 4, at 2-3 p.m. at the Sawyerville Library, 11 Clifton Road. A community cooking session, a potluck, and a screening of the film, Fly Away Home are the same day at 4-7 p.m. at the Sawyerville Baptist Church, 33 Cookshire Road. This 107-minute movie dramatizes the experiences of Bill Lishman who trained Canada geese to follow his ultralight aircraft, and led their migration.
The Festival features art and stories by community members and local emerging artists-in-residence. Eaton Valley artist Bethany Rothney Audit will share a story she wrote exploring her family history as an homage to her Grampie. George Kndakji, the Lennoxville Valley artist, created a visual piece full of movement, birds, and life. Annis Campione, the Massawippi Valley artist, will present a tapestry of her heritage.
Admission is free, and all are welcome, says Yolanda Weeks, the Festival’s Artistic Director. More details are on Literacy in Action’s Facebook page, or at 819-346-7009.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICES, Nov. 10 & 11
The Royal Canadian Legion Sawyerville Branch 165 plans a series of bilingual Remembrance Day services on Friday, November 10. The first is slated for 11 a.m. at the Sawyerville cenotaph at 6 Principale North. The second is at 11:45 a.m. at the East Clifton cenotaph in front of the United Church, Route 253, between Clifton Road and Store Road. Next, at 2 p.m. at the cenotaph in front of the Cookshire Elementary School, 95 Park Avenue. The last one is at 2:45 p.m. in Island Brook, at the cenotaph in front of the Newport Municipal Hall, 1452 Route 212. All are welcome. Info: Branch 165 Past-President Jack Garneau, 819-889-2989.
The Bury Branch 48 of the Royal Canadian Legion plans two bilingual Remembrance Day services on Saturday, November 11. The first is at 10:30 a.m., at the cenotaph in front of the Scotstown Town Hall, 101 Victoria Street. In Bury, a ceremony is at 2 p.m. at The Armoury Community Centre, 563 Main Street. All are welcome. Info: Branch 48 President Richard Grey, 819-889-1024.
Remembrance Day poppies are available in poppy cans in local businesses in Bury and Cookshire-Eaton.
BOOKS & BRUNCH, Nov. 12
We’ve known forever that laughing feels good, and quite a few researchers have confirmed that laughing together is good for you, too. Social laughter triggers the release of endorphins, those “feel good” hormones in the brain. They help relieve pain and trigger feelings of pleasure. Social laughter promotes social bonding between humans.
So, oddly enough, in the wake of expanding warfare in the world, and sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies, this may be the moment for a bit of laughter therapy.
Right on cue, the Townships Sun’s new Books & Brunch offers a good shot of humour! In fact, two good shots; two very funny books. Smileyville, by Ross Murray of Stanstead, is the much anticipated sequel to his novel, A Hole in the Ground. The other is by Louise Carson: The Cat Looked Back, part of her Maples Mystery series of books.
The event is on Sunday, November 12, from noon to 2 p.m. (the authors speak from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.), at the Amédée-Beaudoin Community Centre, 10 Samuel-Grantham, Lennoxville. Admission is free, but persons attending are asked to reserve in advance at TownshipsSunRSVP@gmail.com, or 819-640-1340. Donations of food, elbow grease, or dollars are welcome, but not required. This event is part of the Townships Sun’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
COMPOST IN NEWPORT
Newport citizens who do not compost at home (are there any?) can now join the movement to reduce landfills and municipal costs. The municipality has distributed composting bins, and pickup will begin in January. Questions? Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., call 819-560-8565 ext. 1, or email municipalite.newport@hsfqc.ca.
VIACTIVE
Viactive in Sawyerville? Renovations are uncompleted; space still not available. “Ah!! We are still waiting,” wrote the Viactive leader, Gérard Nault.
CHURCHES
Anglican. On November 5, the service is at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 45 Principale West, Cookshire. Info: 819-887-6802, or quebec.anglican.ca.
United. Sunday services: October 29, a congregation-led hymn sing at 10 a.m., Sawyerville United Church. November 5, a Remembrance and Peace Sunday Service at 10 a.m., Trinity United Church (Cookshire). Info: 819-889-2838. For pastoral care, call Rev. Spires at 819-452-3685.
Baptist. Sunday services are in French at 9 a.m. and in English at 11 a.m. All services are at the Sawyerville Baptist Church, 33 rue de Cookshire. For information, please contact Pastor Michel Houle at 819-889-2819.
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