Chester Merchants Press Release
Greetings!
Hump Day.
Six more weeks of summer.
Don’t miss any of it !
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Tuesday night’s Picnic in the Park is on tonight, Wednesday, from 6-8pm.
Free admission - donations for the band appreciated.
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Flinn Market Linen on Pleasant Street is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10-4 pm. Linen and cashmere for the soul. Ahhhh.
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Tomorrow, Thursday, is the Chester Garden Club Flower Show
“Sunflowers To Buttercups” at the Chester Legion at 14 Union Street from
2 - 4 pm. Stop by to see who gets the blue ribbon ! Free admission.
Donations appreciated.
The Chester Farmers and Artisans market
is on Friday at the Old Railway Station, from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Rain or
Shine. Local fresh produce, meat and fish, artisan baking, tasty meals,
flowers and plants, handmade crafts, jewelry, and treats. |
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Join them for their first summer theatre offering “COARSE” by Sarah
Deller and the Villain’s Theatre. It plays this Friday, Saturday and
Sunday at the Chester Legion.
They are offering a promo code “Chester” which is redeemable for
two free tickets /person for this production….1845, Yorkshire: When
three ambitious sisters struggle against the lives expected of them,
they write some of the strangest and most successful novels of the 19th
century. Join us on a whirlwind journey into the minds of the Brontë
Sisters! At times hilarious and moving, blending physical theatre, and
real writing from the lives and writings of Charlotte, Emily and Anne
Brontë, this is an inspiring, moving and exciting story of courage,
sisterhood, and pursuing your dreams.
The show runs approximately 75 minutes.
Show times:
Friday July 22nd 7:30pm
Saturday, July 23 2pm
Saturday, July 23 7:30pm
Sunday, July 24 2pm
**Masks are required for this performance**
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The Captain’s House Gallery at 33 Central Street is having an open house this Saturday until August 13th showcasing several talents. Gwen Dueck is exhibiting her abstract paintings. Come meet Gwen this Saturday from 2-4 pm.
Deborah Toogood is having a book launch and signing on from
2-4pm. ”Wild Ghost Chase" is the sequel to "Chasing the Phantom Ship.”
It is a middle grade reader, ideal for ages 8-12.
Joan Doherty is showing her painted floorcloths as well.
Artist Carol Hansen is exhibiting her “Shoreline Paintings” too.
The gallery is open from 11am -4 pm daily.
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This Saturday is the Teddy Bear’s Picnic
at Lordly Park from 11am to 2 pm. All ages welcome. Short ones must be
accompanied by an adult. Bring along your favourite teddy and join the
summer Rec team for a cupcake walk, fun lawn games, face painting,
balloon animals and more! Hot-dogs and hamburgers will be for sale but
feel free to bring your own picnic and blanket for you and teddy to sit
on! This event is free, but are accepting donations to PRO Kids at the
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The
Chester Brass Band is performing at 7 pm at the bandstand by the Yacht
Club. Get there early to assure yourself front row seating on the grass. |
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see below for their Art Festival.
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New crosswalk guard seen on the road in Barrington |
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How bad is inflation?
The value of my car now depends on if the gas tank is full or empty.
Suzi Fraser
for the Chester Merchants' Group
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