This young hockey-player-intraining was spotted at the Eric and Jane Molson Arena this weekend . Corey Bellam photo .

UPCOMING EVENTS ABOVE THE BORDER The morning of Saturday , March 4 , starting at 8 a . m ., the doors of the Hope Community Church will swing open to a giant indoor garage sale , which will include all sorts of treasures for all . Proceeds will go to the Corner Stone Food Bank . For more information , contact Don or Jackie Loughheed at ( 819 ) 563- 7750 .

This coming March 10 , at 7 p . m ., the Hope Community Church located at 102 Queen Street in Lennoxville will welcome the Watoto Children Choir , which is a group of girls and boys for all to enjoy . The Watoto Children Choir has traveled all over six continents and preformed to audiences in schools , retirement homes , churches , parliaments , state houses , royal palaces and many other special places around

the world . Each child in the Watoto Children Choir has suffered the loss of one or both of their parents and now lives in a Watoto Village . The experience of traveling helps the children to develop confidence boldness and also helps them to broaden their world view . These children are accompanied by a group of adults sharing personal stories , music and dance . While this young group are on the road they act as advocates for the millions of African children that have extreme heart break and pain every day of their lives . This group will be at Hope Community Church at 102 Queen Street , Lennoxville . It is the huge brick building right at the lights . A free will donation can will sit at the door and all donations will go to the Watoto Village .

Also on Friday , March 10 , the Bulwer Community Center will turn Irish green and come alive with Irish music , song , skits and so much more . The fun will kick off at 7 p . m . and promises to be an evening to remember for both young and old . This evening will benefit the Eaton Corner Museum . For complete info contact Serena Winkle at ( 819 ) 875- 5210 . Admission is $ 8 . We ’ re also told that another Eaton Corner Museum play is in the works for next winter .

April Fool ’ s Day will be a musical night in the small town of Sawyerville as the Sawyerville Community Center comes alive with the sweet sounds of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline performed by Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner . There will only be

one show , so get your tickets early for this special performance . The show will kick off at 7:30 p . m . This is a musical about these two country music legends and promises to be one to remember . Tickets are $ 10 in advance or $ 12 at the door . To reserve , call Elaine Lebourveau at ( 819 ) 563-8700 .

Sweet smells will be drifting in the air at the Bulwer Community Center on April 23 as the Eaton Corner Museum holds its annual Spring Brunch from 11 a . m . to 1:30 p . m . which will include pancakes , sausages , eggs , baked beans and all sorts of tasty foods . All will be topped with good old Eastern Townships maple syrup . This can all be enjoyed for $ 10 adults and $ 5 for children .

– Corey Bellam

BURY WINTER CARNIVAL

The small town of Bury , Que ., came to life last Saturday , Feb . 25 , as they held their annual Winter Carnival in grand style . The fun all kicked off on Saturday morning with children ’ s games and assorted activities for both young and old . At around noon , the Bury Fire Dept . had a hot-dog barbecue and homemade sausage cook-out with all the fixings . It was a super lunch for sure , helping to get ready for an afternoon of activities .

There was an obstacle course , egg toss , and horse-drawn wagon ride done by Marc Bolduc and Shelley Jacklyn around town . The wagon was filled to capacity and the tour of Bury was nice . At 5 p . m ., a lovely spaghetti supper was served to all after a fun afternoon . A dance followed , also organized by the Bury Fire Dept . ( as was the whole carnival ). This year ’ s honorary President was Beth Strapps . She told us she was very honored to have been chosen . The crowd danced well into the night enjoying the music .

– Corey Bellam

Mascot Bon-Homme Carnaval with some of the many kids taking part in the Bury Winter Carnival last Saturday . Corey Bellam photo .

Bon-Homme Carnaval also posed with the event organizers and honorary president Beth Strapps . Corey Bellam photo .