November 9th, 2022 Press Release!

 

Chester Merchants Press Release

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‌ Greetings! Well. It’s been a while. Although it still feels like summer, it’s already November (!) A friend once said to me “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.”

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,     That mark our place; and in the sky     The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,     Loved and were loved, and now we lie,         In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw     The torch; be yours to hold it high.     If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow         In Flanders fields.

The Chester Art Centre is alive with activity. Check out their current show "Place in Perspective" and back by popular demand is the "Festive Mini Auction." Get your digital bidding paddles ready !

The Chester Merchants are hosting their 5th annual Chester Village Christmas November 25, 26 and 27. Our Gingerbread competition has been running for 14 years ! We are still accepting entry forms for your ginger gems. Please email Robin for details.

The Phoenix is rising from the ashes. The Playhouse continues their "Playhouse without Walls" series throughout the village. Reeny Smith's Family Christmas is back and home town favourite By Folk-El will be onstage with their Spectacular Holiday Social.

The Captain’s House Gallery at 33 Central Street is hosting the "Celebration of Trees" fundraiser to benefit the Chester Lighthouse Food Bank on November 25th - 27th from 10am-4pm daily. Friday, 5pm - 7pm the gallery is open with viewing and bidding. Vote for People's Choice best tree. On Saturday from 10am - 4pm the gallery is hosting a group show of hooked rugs, rust sculpture, painted floor cloths, art dolls, photography, oil and acrylic paintings. Sunday from 2pm - 4pm is the Sparkle Event with Tanner & Co product tasting and Christmas treats. At 4pm Santa will announce the People's Choice Award for Best Tree and Winning Bidders of the Christmas Trees.

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If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

Suzi Fraser

for the Chester Merchants' Group

July 20th, 2022 Press Release!

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‌ 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. Jamie and the Jungernauts are on stage at Lordly Park. Free admission - donations for the band appreciated.

Flinn Market Linen on Pleasant Street is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10-4 pm. Linen and cashmere for the soul. Ahhhh.

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.

The Chester Playhouse continues their “Playhouse without Walls “ summer series. 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**

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.

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 entrance.

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.

The Chester Art Centre has a LOT going on ! See above for workshops - see below for their Art Festival.

New crosswalk guard seen on the road in Barrington

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A bit of BBC animal fun. 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

June 30th, 2022 Press Release!

 

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‌ Greetings! It’s Canada Day weekend ! Take a moment to remind yourself what this country is to you. When you are having a bad day and are pissed off with the world…remember where you live. How lucky are we to live here ! Freedom and democracy. Canada IS the best country in the world ! This is our weekend to celebrate Canada !

The Rope Loft is open all weekend for your dining pleasure. Where better to be on the long weekend but by the sea. This Canada Day weekend they are featuring Arctic char, candied tropical fish cakes, scallop burger and peanut butter cheesecake mousse.

The Heritage Society is having a Canada Day Garden Party at the Chester Train Station (20 Smith Road) from 4 -8 pm tomorrow. There will be ice cream, fish & chip fry booth, frozen freezie group, pick a prize egg group, golf chipping game, bean bag toss, sucker pull and a whipped topping in the face throw :)

Saturday is the Chester Community Market at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10- 2:pm. New community market featuring local entrepreneurs providing a great selection of items. Visitors will be greeted by wonderful arts and crafts, knits & quilts, jewelry & bath items, candles & comic books, kid's clothes & sail bags, Watkins & Epicure, baked goods & sweet/savoury treats, .... and so much more.

Bedouin Soundclash "When the Night Feels My Song."

Polly Greene's vintage quilts will be on display will at the Captain’s House Gallery until July 16th.

July 4th, 2022 Sunset – Approx. 9pm Lordly Park   Tickets: Pay What You Can – Suggested $10   The Chester Playhouse invites you to celebrate July 4th with Movie Monday! Join us under the stars at Lordly Park for some of your favourite blockbuster films, projected on a giant 30-foot screen!    We start the summer off July 4th with, appropriately, “Independence Day”, with some of the most memorable destruction of beloved landmarks, as well as one of the most exciting speeches, ever put on film!

The Chester Tennis Club Summer Junior Tennis Program starts next Monday and runs every weekday from 10 - 11 am and 11 am - 12:00 pm, dependent on age and ability. Cost $50 per week, all ages. You can register here.

Southeast Cove, Big Tancook Island. Theresa LeBlanc Bridge photo.

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Because I can't resist a cat video, wait for the "part two."

Research shows that 6 out of 7 dwarves aren't happy.

Suzi Fraser

Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Chester Merchants Group