August 25th, 2021 Press Release!

 

Chester Merchants Press Release ‌ Jennifer Fraser photo ‌ Greetings! Four months till Christmas. Just sayin'. The first annual Picnic in the Park Fun Faire collected over $1500 in donations for upgrades to Lordly Park ! The band "Squint" above at Lordly Park last weekend. Picnic in the Park jumped a day due to weather, so tonight, Wednesday, they are pleased to present Kristen Martell and Friends from 6 - 8pm at the Park. Pack your picnic, dust off your dancing shoes, and head on down tonight. More Wednesday night activities… the Chester Playhouse presents speaker Dean Jobb online via Zoom at 7 pm. In The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer, Dean Jobb provides the definitive account of both a Canadian trained physician who became a ruthless killer, murdering as many as ten people in three different countries and the Scotland Yard investigation that finally brought him to justice. Dean will join Liz Crocker for a discussion about his books, the characters he has discovered, and the writing process. For tickets, call the Playhouse at 902-275-3933 Every day is Chowder Day at the Rope Loft ! Fill up with a bowl of their signature Shellfish Chowder, and save room for dessert. This week's feature is Peach Caramel Cheesecake. KITCHEN HOURS Monday (Burger): 11:30 - 8 Tuesday (Tacos): 11:30 - 8 Wednesday: Closed (starting next week) Thursday (Chef's Choice): 11:30 - 8 Friday (Prime Rib Night): 11:30 - 9 Saturday (Chef's Choice): 11:30 - 9 Sunday (Chef's Choice): 11:30 - 8 Starting next week their weekly kitchen hours will be 11:30-8, and closed on Wednesday's. The Farmers' and Artisans Market is open Friday at the Old Railway Station, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Local fresh produce, meat and fish, artisan baking, tasty meals, flowers and plants, handmade crafts, jewelry, and treats. The Chester Playhouse is thrilled to present the final event of their “Playhouse Without Walls” series: “Playhouse on Pleasant!” The event runs from 2-5pm this Saturday (Aug 29 is the rain date), and features three exciting local musical groups, Casual Cries for Help, Caribou Run and Mahone Bay's own Jennah Barry. Entry is by donation.  This outdoor concert is on a closed-off block in front of the playhouse. Local restaurants and patios will be open to serve patrons and concert-goers. Contact tracing will be available, and we encourage the continued practice of social distancing, and masks when distancing cannot be maintained. We encourage concert- goers to bring a chair or a blanket and to prepare for sun! Find them on facebook. The baton drops at 7 pm Sunday evening for the Chester Brass Band at the Chester Bandstand. Arrive early to assure yourself a spot on the grass. Looking ahead to next Tuesday, Picnic in the Park presents local favourite "Short Notice" from 6-8 pm.  ‌ Check out our blog Visit our website Divorced men over 40 on dating apps I was visiting a friend last night when I asked if I could borrow the newspaper. “This is the 21st century” she said. “We don’t waste money on newspapers. Here, use my iPad. I tell you that fly never knew what hit him….  Suzi Fraser for the Chester Merchants Group Join our Mailing list