This list of events is provided by Ann Marie Yorke of the St. Peter’s, Richmond County – Visitor Information Centre. Any omissions or errors are apologized for in advance.  Ann Marie strives to keep this list current throughout the year whether the VIC is open or not! The list is updated frequently however check with the event organizer for the latest information if you have a concern. Please submit additional entries or corrections to annmarieyorke@hotmail.com.

Summer Events from the Richmond County Reflections Newsletter:

River Roots Learning Garden FREE
Richmond River Roots, River Bourgeois – July 9, 23, August 13, 27, September 10, 24, October 8, 22 – Richmond River Roots is a social enterprise that grows great food, plants food knowledge and harvests community connections. Website: Richmondriverroots.ca. Contact: riverroots2020@gmail.com. 6:00 – 7:30 pm, all ages welcome, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Event takes place rain or shine, dress accordingly

Meals with Friends at River Roots River Bourgeois – Mondays (except for holidays) from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Eat in/take out – Pay what you think event is worth – Website: Richmondriverroots.ca  Contact: riverroots2020@gmail.com. Cooking workshop with Chef Ben Kelly
River Roots, River Bourgeois.

Sunday, September 15, Curry Cuisine from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Fine Dining with Chef Ben Kelly.

River Roots, River Bourgeois .Thursday, September 26 Mexican Themed, starting at 6:30 pm. $70.00/person, call 902-785-7918 to register.

Grand River Daze – Saturday, August 10. Poker Run on the River at 10:00 am Duckless Duck Race at 2:30 pm.
Pork Chop BBQ at 4:00 pm. Grand River Fire Hall with Cash Bar and live Entertainment (free hot dogs for kids.)
Sponsored by the GRVFD.

15th Annual “Luck of the Draw Boat Run – River Bourgeois Mariner Society. Saturday, August 31 (Rain/Wind date –
September 1) – Fee: $20.00 per ticket. Contact: Peter Baccardax at 902-535-3182

Framboise/Fourchu Volunteer.. Fire Department Bingo. Every 2nd Sunday at 2:00 pm from July 14 to
Sept 29 – Fourchu Hall.

Reminisce Café -June 26, July 31, August 28, September 18 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at the River Roots, River Bourgeois

D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall • Sunday Night Bingo. Jack it up sales start at 6:45 pm. Mini games start at 7:45 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 8:00 pm. • Regular Thursday Night Card Play. Starting at 7:30 pm. 1st- $100.00 /2nd – $60.00 /3rd- $40.00.• Sunday Hungryman’s Breakfast. (2nd Sunday of each month). From 8:00 am to 11:00 am
$12.00 for adults, $6.00 for kids 10 and under . August breakfast will be Saturday, August 3.

Rock D’Escousse Dock at the Harbourfront Bar. Friday, August 2 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am .Lennox Passage Yacht Club, D’Escousse.

Paul Gould (Sr.) Boat Run – Saturday, August 3 registration from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Lennox Passage Yacht Club, in  D’Escousse.

Events at the Branch 150 Royal Canadian Legion in, Arichat.
• Community Breakfast July 7, August 4, September 1. 8:00 am – 11:00 am, eat in or take out.
• Fish Fry – July 19, August 16, September 20. 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm, eat in or take out.

• Music Circle – July 6, August 3, September 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, free admission.
• Veterans Social Gathering – June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, all veterans invited.

Events at the Tara Lynne Community Centre, in River Bourgeois.  
• Chase the Ace and Cafe Luncheon Saturdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
• Dance with music by Beach Hill Saturday, August 31.
• Chicken Pie Supper with Robert Bouchard in Concert. Sunday, September 1

Kids Day – at the Loch Lomond Community Centre. Sunday, September 1 from 2:00 pm to 4pm. There will be games and food for the kids. .

Storytelling at the Beach at the Pondville Beach Provincial Park – Saturday, September 7. Bring you chairs and your stories! Contact: Marg Herdman at 902-227-8303. Sponsored by Friends of Isle Madame Prov. Parks

Sunday Summer Series – St. John’s Centre for the Arts. Sundays during July and August
Building will be open from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Entertainment from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Contact: Marg Herdman at 902-227-8303.

Louisdale and District Ladies Auxiliary Fall Fair – Louisdale Parish Hall on September 22. Parade starting at 10:30 am, events to follow.

Events at the Isle Madame Historical Soc. / LeNoir Forge Museum 708 Veterans Memorial Dr., Arichat – 902 226 9364
islemadamehistoricalsociety@gmail.com. • Annual Used Book Sale – Saturday, June 8. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Boat Barn Lower Site.
• Tea in the Museum – Join us for tea or coffee, treats and conversation. Every Wednesday after- noon starting July 3 to Aug. 28 at 2:00 pm. Cost: $7 per person, $6 for IMHS members. 
• Blacksmithing Demonstrations FREE. Tuesday & Thursday afternoons July & August, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Classes – Produce a handmade metal project that teaches basic blacksmithing techniques. All materials and safety equipment  are provided. Cost: $75 Adult, $35 Youth (8 – 14). Pre-registration is required.

August is Living History Month
Join us on Friday Afternoons 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. – Aug. 2, 9, 16 & 23 as community interpreters
bring different areas of the museum to life. Visit 4 displays each set in a different time period, listen
to the stories and experiences of island residents and learn about our island history. Admission by donation.

235 Arrow Royal Canadian Sea Cadets participate in a large range of activities such as boating,
orienteering, music, leadership, camping, marksmanship, biathlon, naval knowledge, recreational sports, and perform community service activities throughout Richmond County and all across Canada. Want to give us a try? Cadets is always FREE to anyone between the ages of 12-18 and meets weekly on Monday nights at Ecole Beau-Port, Arichat, from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. For more information, please email
235sea@cadets.gc.ca or visit cadets.ca.