February definitely gave us a taste of what a nasty winter can be like, but with March finally here, hopefully the weather will improve. But whatever the weather might be, there are lots of activities planned for the Richmond County and the surrounding areas. On March 2nd, the monthly meeting of The Port Hastings Historical Society will take place at 7pm at the Provfessional Centre at 609 Church Street in Port Hawkesbury. Everyone is welcome.
On March 5th, there will be a dance/fundraiser for the Isle Madame Small Option society, featuring the music of Bittersweet. The event will run from 9pm until 1am at the DÉscousse Civic Hall. There will be prizes throughout the night and a 1/2 and 1/2 tickets will be sold. All proceeds going toward the Field trips ans special items.
A Fundraiser will be held on Saturday March 5th for Dean Samson. The event will be held at the Little Anse Social Action Centre starting at 12pm. There will be local music, a bake sale, silent auction, and tickets will be sold on a basket. As well there will be corn chowder, seafood chowder and chilli. Dean contracted rheumatic fever at the age of 13 and had a relapse at age 16. His aortic valve was replaced 8 years ago and in October 2010 his mitral valve was replaced, but resulted in a stroke while in surgery! Dean has no means of income while waiting for disability insurance which could take as long as 10 months. Dean's parents are George and Elizabeth Samson of Little Anse. for more information, please call 1-902-226-3121. All donations are accepted, come out and support a great cause.
On March 6th, the Riverdale Community Centre in Lower river will be hosting it's Merchandise Bingo starting at 2pm. There will be a 1/2 and 1/2 Money Bingo held at the Lakeside Community Centre in Sampsonville at 2pm on March 6th. Also on the 6th, there will also be a Merchandise Bingo held at the Tara Lynne Center in River Bourgeois starting at 2pm. A Community Breakfast will be held on March 6th at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 150) in Isle Madame. This delicious homestyle breakfast will run between 8am and 11am.
For those who enjoy the outdoor activities, the weather is still here for the avid snowmobilers and ATV riders. Those who like to get out and enjoy a day crossing the fields on snowshoes still have time to get out and enjoy the cool crisp air. Skating is a great form of exercise and enjoyment to those of all ages. On Tuesday afternoons, the Richmond Arena hosts an afterschool student skate. For the low cost of $1.00 your child can enjoy an hour of great recreation. The skate runs from 3-4pm. There is also Family Skate held at the Arena on Sunday afternoon from 3:30 until 5pm, if you would like more information on these events go to www.richmondcounty.ca and click on Richmond Arena.
Well until next week, have a great time exploring Richmond.
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