Chester Merchants Press Release
Greetings!
Happy summer. Finally. It's here.
Well, there was that gale for the past few days, oh
and the lingering fog, and, well, maybe the temperatures are a bit low.
But take heart, summer is out there somewhere !
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This Week in Chester
The Kayak Shack
is up and running for another great season at 106 Duke/ 89 Water
Street. This operation is so large it spans the block ! They are ready
to push you out to sea every day from 0800-1900 from now until mid
October barring an unforeseen hurricane.
There are trips and routes
to suit every level of exuberance.You could paddle to Tancook for a hike
or paddle to the Rope Loft for lunch and call it a day.
All
paddlers will receive personal instruction and a briefing to cover basic
safety. The Kayak Shack can also transport kayaks to your desired
location for an additional fee. All their brightly colored boats are
fitted with retractable skegs and have 2 water tight compartments to
keep you floating.
Dial (902) 980-0522 for reservations/ information.
Try it, you'll like it. There is nothing better than Chester as seen
from the water.
The OHC's
AGM is tonight @ 7pm at the Legion. Guest Speaker is Janet Knox, CEO of
the NS Health Authority.Get an update on OHC progress and learn about
the state of health care in Nova Scotia.The OHC is expected to be in
operation by late October.
Put art openings back on your social calendar this summer. Amicus Gallery
on Pleasant Street is off and running with the first show of the season
featuring new works by Zehava Power and introducing Carole Malcolm into
the mix. Drop by and see the show this Thursday from 6-8pm, or preview
the pieces to shop online.
The canvasses will be nailed to the wall until July 6th when you may then liberate them to YOUR wall.
The
Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market is open for business this Friday at
the old train station from 10 - 2 pm.The fiddleheads are finished but
there are other great things coming. It's a great vibe. Go check it out.
Don't forget every Friday night is Pizza Night at the Kiwi Cafe. Get your Italian fix here. Prego!
Round out your Friday night with Karaoke at the Chester Legion starting 9 pm for members and guests over 19.
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This
year marks the 25th anniversary of the Show "n" Shine at Graves
Island. This show is open to all. Rain date - Sunday, June 26. The show
runs from 10 - 3 pm. Over 200 vehicles from 1948 onwards. No admission
but donations are appreciated to help with expenses. There will be a
canteen on-site with proceeds going to a local charity. For more info
contact (902) 275-4933/ (902) 275-7727.
This Saturday at 7:30 the Chester Playhouse
is proud to host "Chester's Got Talent!" a benefit for the Starfish
Refugee project. The Starfish Project is a grassroots, collaborative
group comprised of community volunteers dedicated to resettling two
Syrian refugee families in the Chester area.
This event
features professional musicians including Laura Smith, Pat Watson, David
Finlay, Morgan Cruikshank, Melina & Amelia as well as local young
performers from Enpoint and the After School Theatre program. Doo-wop
band "Dirty Dougie and the Divine Dandies" will be on stage as well.
Mrs
M. Lordly requests the honor of your presence for tea at Lordly House @
133 Central Street from 1-4 pm on Sunday the 26th day of June. Join the
Lordlys to celebrate their renovations. Get your period "kit ' on and
get over there. It will be a hoot. Lordly House is now open for the
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 The summer BBQ season is here.
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If you are going to be weird, be confident about it.
Suzi Fraser
for the Chester Merchants Group
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