This Week in Chester
The
Train Station Gallery is now open for the season at, where else, the
train station. Creative art by area artists and artisans will be
displayed on a monthly basis for all to enjoy. Open daily from 10-4 pm.
The Visitor Info Centre is also located at the train station, so you may
pick up all the travel information you need there.
The Village Emporium
is stocked and ready to go for the summer season! Ladies summer
clothing, sun hats, sandals and all kinds of gift ware, books, souvenirs
and other goodies, much of it locally made. Check out their Facebook page for photos and updates.
The
Chester Merchants & Chamber of Commerce are having a Haven Contest!
Are you a Haven fan living in or visiting Chester? You must answer ten
questions and enter to win Haven and Chester merchandise. Draw Date
October 1st. They would also like any visiting fans to autograph Haven
posters! All details on where to find contest entries and Haven posters
may be found here.
Follow @Village_Emp_NS or @VisitChesterNS on Twitter.
Thursday night is Wing night at the Fo'c'sle Pub. Join the rest of the wing nuts and get yer sass "hot on." They really are quite addictive. Bring a wet-nap.
Friday
from 10-2pm the Farmer's Market is back at the Train Station and there
are a whole slew of new vendors. I went for fiddleheads last week and
came home with a garlic grater, a bowl from Spain, soap, fresh fish and a
book. Forgot about the fiddleheads. There are wood products, jewelry,
meats and so much more. Put it on your weekly calendar.
On Friday
at 5 pm the Chester Playhouse After School Drama Program is pleased to
present their Pizza Party and Talent Show Fundraiser at the Chester
Legion. Everyone is welcome to attend and perform.
The pizzas are $20
for a 12". The options are cheese, veggie, pepperoni and the works.
The Grand Prize is a full scholarship for fall classes. Pizza pick up is
@ 5pm and the talent show begins at 5:30. There will be pizza by the
slice, drinks, and cupcakes available for sale after 6 pm.
To order pizza, please call Sue at 1-902-275-4414 chesterdramapizza@gmail.com.
For a performance slot contact Robyn Harris, robby.doodlebop@gmail.com or Cynthia Myers cynthiamyers@eastlink.ca.
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Saturday
morning Bonny Lea Farm is holding a breakfast and plant sale from
8-11am. Hanging baskets and transplants. Purchase tickets on a trip for
two anywhere Porter Airlines flies within US and Canada - draw date
TBA. 275-5622
This is exciting: An Estate sale! The BIG day is
Saturday from 10-3pm, but you may go to the pre sales event between now
and then and you might catch Daphne at home. Daylight hours please. The
address is 88 Millennium Drive by the Golf Course. There are all sorts
of interesting pieces from Asian rugs, art work, antiques, lamps,
kitchen gear, tableware. This is the estate of a well traveled couple
with extremely good taste. Don't miss this.
Saturday evening @ 7:30pm "Swingology" takes to the stage at the Chester Playhouse.
In the 1930s, gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt revolutionized music by
blending swing with gypsy passion and the sounds of the Parisian
musette dance halls to create a unique style never since matched for
its driving rhythm, inventiveness and excitement. Chester's own Cynthia
Myers will be singing.
On Sunday the St Stephen's Anglican
Church presents a musical Concert of Organ, Brass and Vocal pieces
featuring: Shawn Whynot, organist, Chester Brass and Jennifer Farrell -
soprano soloist at 3 pm. Admission $20 at the door or advance purchase
of $15 at the Parish Centre Office, 54 Regent St on Wed/Thurs/ Fri
from 9-3 pm. Proceeds for Church's outreach.
Nicki
is back and the meat is falling off the bone. The Sunday carvery is
open for the season. Carnivores can get their fix Sunday evenings from
5-8 pm. Please call to reserve your table.
Nicki is open Wednesday through Saturday as well with her regular (non hoof) menu.
Our Health Centre
is holding their annual meeting next Tuesday at the Chester Basin
Legion @7pm. This will be preceded by Dr. Margaret Casey of the North
End Community Health Centre who will speak about today's Health Centers.
All welcome.
You will have noticed the OHC information tables
set up around the village shops. Feel free to stop and ask the
volunteers any questions you may have. Fill out the form and you will be
kept up to date on the latest developments and when your new Doc is
rolling into town. The OHC needs your help. The booths have donor cards
and with your help, the shovel could go in the ground as early as
September. Think about it. This centre is for YOUR health.
A
reminder that the green bin weekly pick up will start next week with the
"A" week residents. The program will run till the last week in
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Greetings!
