This Week in Chester
Tomorrow,
Thursday, is the 75th Anniversary of the Chester Garden Club. You are
invited to attend the opening of the Cove Garden Seaside Monument and
the re-dedication of the Ruth Chandler Tree at 4pm in the Cove Garden on
Water Street.
A formal tea and reception will follow at the Lordly
House on Central Street to open the 75th Anniversary exhibit and the
installation of trophies. 275-3421
Would you like to improve your watercolour skills? The Chester Art Centre
is hosting a class with William Rogers on Thursday and Friday. Bill
teaches at St.F.X. and is prez of the Canadian Society of Painters in
Watercolour. He's exhibited and given workshops worldwide and also been
honoured with many awards. 275-5789 for info.
Don't miss the Farmer's Market at the Train Station Friday from 10-2 pm.
Friday night the Hupman Brothers are performing at the Fo'c'sle Pub
at 9pm.This band is fantastic. They look like they just crawled out of
the "Back Forties" in New Ross. Get down there early and make a night of
it. I stopped in there at Monday lunch and had some wings off Sandy's
plate. They were divine.
Saturday night is the "Hottest Night of
the Year" event at the Chester Yacht Club from 5 pm - 1 am. This is a
fund raiser for the Chester Junior Racers and PRO Kids.
There will be
silent and live auctions, eight live bands with 38 musicians, raffles,
food and libations throughout the evening. Pay what you can at the door.
Open to everyone!
Sunday evening at 7 pm the Bridgewater
Firemen's Band will be playing at the Chester Bandstand. All are
welcome. Bring the rug rats and let them run off some steam.
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Tuesday night is the first "Picnic in the Park" at Lordly Park. Live music from 6-8 pm with
"Radio
in Colour," a great mix of music from yesterday and today. Free
Admission. Donations for the band gratefully accepted. RAINDATE: if
it's raining Tuesday, they dance on Wednesday. If it's raining
Wednesday, they dance on Thursday. Check here for event cancellation.
Tuesday
night is also Ladies little Black Dress Night at the Chester Yacht Club
from 6-9pm. Tickets MUST be reserved by this Saturday, July 5th by
calling the CYC @ 275-3747 or s.morash@ns.sympatico.ca. Ticket includes a
glass of wine, a chance for a door prize, food and an array of products
offered by local vendors such as specialty soaps, sandals, scarves,
fine woodworking, clothing and ohh so much more. Net proceeds of the
event will be invested in the Birthday in a Basket Program at the Food
Bank and local families in need. |
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