Brome Lake Souvenirs including Brome Lake Tote Bags, Brome Lake Hats, Brome Lake Shirts and Knowlton Quebec souvenirs can be purchased at the Destination Knowlton Souvenir Boutique. Show your true colors and get some fun dog clothes, mugs, caps, sweat-suits and key chains all souvenirs of Knowlton and Brome Lake...the most beautiful place in the Eastern Townships!

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After a glorious August we hope that September will usher in an Indian summer as wonderful… but on the off chance the weather doesn't cheer us we've put together some wonderful autumn offers to raise your spirits in other ways.

Big, beautiful containers, elegant fountains and statuary… Right now, you’ll find attractive savings on many of our large garden pieces, including many items from our popular Campania and Lechuza lines.  This sale is on in-stock items only, so shop early for best selection.

Campania International
Is our source for fountains, garden ornaments and pots. Not only are they winter-hardy in Quebec, they also add magical visual interest to a barren winter garden. Many of these pieces are on sale now. Come take your pick, and let’s talk price.  

Lechuza
These self-watering planters are well thought out in every detail, assuring healthy plants and easy care. These clever planters are also elegantly designed, and large models are on sale now at Bromewood. Pot plants up now for a winter indoors, and they’re all set to move outdoors come spring!

Feathered Friends
And on the subject of cold, autumn is a vital time for birds to start building their reserves to help survive the winter. Our top quality Squirrel Buster’s bird feeders created by Brome Bird Care .

Feeders are an invaluable resource for our feathered friends and are now available in the ‘Classic” and ‘Plus’ size.

Accortding to Olive
What a dismal day. Grey, damp and cold as my husband Herb’s feet. Then, just when I was about ready to give up and go back to bed (blessedly minus Herb), didn’t he show up at the back door with the last of the sunflowers from the garden.

 

Well, I guess I’d better trim them up and get them in a vase. Treat them right and they’ll last a good 10 days, maybe more. Don’t believe me? Here are my tips for keeping cut flowers fresh. Try them and see if they don’t work for you.

  

•Whether they’re from the garden or the florist, keep fresh flowers away from drafts and temperature extremes. So forget putting them on a sunny windowsill and put them someplace cool.
•Flowers don’t like fruit or cigarette smoke either, because of the ethylene gas.
•If they come wrapped in plastic from the florist, remove it as soon as you can, and if they’re arranged in foam oasis, add fresh water every day.
•As the days go by, nip off any dead or wilting leaves and stems as soon as you see them, and when the water gets cloudy, change it! Here’s what you do:
•First, get rid of any dead flowers or stems and lay the good ones to one side.
•Clean the vase well with soapy water and rinse it thoroughly.
•Replace the water and mix in the flower preservative provided by the florist. There are instructions on the packet.
•Now cut the stems at an angle one or two inches from the bottom. Use a sharp knife, not scissors! They’ll mash the stems.
Now put your flowers in the water – and remember to say thank-you to the person who gave them to you, no matter what his faults may be.


It’s official. Montreal Home Magazine loves Bromewood. See their write-up on us in their Autumn 2011 issue. It’s titled Stores We Love – and we love that!

Bromewood Brome Lake Knowlton Flowers and Gardens

Audrey Day | 281 Knowlton Road | Knowlton , Quebec J0E1V0, Canada

http://www.bromewood.ca

Theatre Lac Brome will present during the next few weeks a variety of performances and presentations that is sure to please everyone. Here are some of these events:

Wednesday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. - Songs of the Gael with Cathy-Ann MacPheefrom Scotland, one of the great Gaelic voices as part of the Celtic Harmonies International Festival.

Sunday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m.-  the Fernhill quartet from Wales that will seduce you with their sense of nostalgia as part of the Celtic Harmonies International Festival.

Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. - an evening with Henry Schreiber

Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. - a very special evening with actor, director and artist Albert Millaire who has appeared on stage, on television and in films, working with equal ease in English and French. Mr. Millaire will be accompanied by international guitarist Davis Joachin during the evening on the theme A thousand words for a guitar.


Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. - Jeunesses Musicales du Canada with the trio violin, cello, and piano featuring respectively Caroline Chéhadé, Michael Nicolas, and Marie-Hélène Trempe whose concert will remind you of café music.

The theatre is located at 9 Mont Echo. Information: 450 242-2270. Web site http://www.theatrelacbrome.ca/index.html
 

Projet ÉCOSPHÈRE, foire de l’environnement et habitation saine
Brome, Cantons-de-l’Est,
La région viticole du Québec

Le comité organisateur a le plaisir de vous présenter sa 6e édition de septembre 2011, entièrement consacrée au développement durable. Cette année s?annonce très excitante avec la participation des porte-parole, Sabine Karsenti et Emmanuel Bilodeau, personnalités très impliquées en environnement.

En grande primeur pour cette édition, un hommage au pionnier de l?environnement au Québec, Pierre Dansereau, qui aura 100 ans au début octobre. Des allocutions de Jean-Guy Vaillancourt et Danielle Dansereau, nièce du célèbre environnementaliste, mentionneront les mérites et grandes réalisations de M. Dansereau.

Cet événement débutera le vendredi 23 septembre avec la conférence d?Errol Duchaine, animateur de « La semaine verte » à Radio-Canada. M. Duchaine était en nomination au prix Gémeau 2011. Notons également le retour de Steven Guilbault avec La grande transition : Relever le défi de la crise climatique, conférence de Graham Saul du Climate Action Network, en anglais traduite par Steven. Ou encore, Fabrice De Pierrebourg avec son sujet : Le Canada dans le bourbier afghan. Nous vous proposons des conférences d’experts et de personnalités reconnus dans leur domaine. Des sujets variés parmi lesquels vous trouverez certainement plusieurs thèmes qui vous intéresseront.

Sur place, il y aura présentation des courts métrages issus de la sélection des films en compétition au Festival des films de Portneuf et du Kabaret Kino St-Kazimir. Le réalisateur Stéphane Groleau sera présent pour commenter et animer les projections. L’excellent documentaire La reine malade sera présenté au Centre culturel St-John de Bromont en présence du réalisateur Pascal Sanchez le samedi à 19 h. Ce magnifique documentaire vient de remporter le Gémeau du meilleur documentaire Science et nature. La culture sous plusieurs formes est à l?honneur tout au long de la fin de semaine. Cette foire se déroulera dans une ambiance festive, agrémentée de nombreuses prestations artistiques, dont celle de Chloé Sainte-Marie, le 24 septembre à 19 h.

Cette année encore, Projet ÉCOSPHÈRE prévoit accueillir 200 exposants et plus de 10 000 visiteurs. Les entreprises et organismes présents œuvrent dans des secteurs fort diversifiés; architecture verte, nouvelles technologies, énergies propres, agriculture écologique, conservation de la nature, mode et design ou encore médecines complémentaires. Ces exposants passionnés vous renseigneront sur des produits et services novateurs qui vous permettront d?accentuer votre virage vert ou vous proposeront des actions concrètes pour effectuer tous ensemble un pas vers un monde plus sain.

Parmi les exposants, plus de 50 en nouvelles technologies ainsi que 12 constructeurs, architectes ou consultants de maisons écologiques vous présenteront leurs innovations en matière de construction saine et durable. Vous pourrez aussi tout apprendre sur les maisons en panneaux de chanvre. Il sera aussi question d?auto-construction, de maisons vertes, de foyers de masse et de géothermie.

Des visites de la maison de Habitation KYO seront possibles le dimanche. Projet ÉCOSPHÈRE maintient sa mission informative et de sensibilisation en présentant des conférences qui traitent de grands enjeux écologiques actuels. Venez entendre plusieurs auteurs, éditeurs, journalistes, professeurs et chercheurs des universités du Québec, dont le Dr François Reeves, (neveu de l?astrophysicien Hubert Reeves) cardiologue et auteur du livre « Planète cœur » aux Éditions Multimondes 2010.

Les visiteurs seront invités à mettre la main à la pâte en participant à une panoplie d?ateliers pratiques et ateliers culinaires. Ils pourront aussi se procurer des produits bios et du terroir dans notre grand marché champêtre.

Le site de la foire de Brome, à proximité de Lac-Brome et de Sutton, est très convivial pour ce grand rassemblement familial et communautaire annuel. On y retrouve des restaurants santé et créatifs, un stationnement gratuit et une halte-garderie pour les petits. Des ateliers, animations et spectacles à voir et qui susciteront leurs intérêts, pour enfants de 2 à 18 ans!

Visitez notre nouveau site Internet pour la liste complète des activités: www.projetecosphere.org

Renseignements :
Éric Ferland, dg et membre fondateur 450 538-5005
(Also available in English)

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—   Gagnant du Prix Hubert Reeves pour l?environnement en 2011
—   Finaliste au Grand prix du tourisme Desjardins des Cantons-de-l?Est 2010
—   Récipiendaire du prix Implication locale et environnementale décerné lors du Gala Excellence de
   la Chambre de commerce de Cowansville et région; 2007, 2009
—   Finaliste du concours Conscientia, PRIX D?EXCELLENCE EN ENVIRONNEMENT ET EN
   DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE DE LA MONTÉRÉGIE; 2007

Since they started having beer gardens the brome fair has gone downhill...bunch of drunks! No wonder someone gets stabbed...next thing someone will be killed...so many drunk drivers out there anyway...makes no sense there are no police at that fair! Great place for organized crime to have some fun too!

If you are getting stabbed then either you are hanging out with the wrong folks or else the place has gone to hell in a handbasket!!!

Hate what the Brome Fair has become!!

 I head about this, But no details.. Also heard that there was a brawl,, at one of the concerts.. What the heck is happening to the Fair.. BUT, when you have been being sold. What do you expect.. ?

Was there an accident at Brome Fair this year or a stabbing? People keep asking about news on an incident at the Brome Fair!! Does anyone know if there was a stabbing or some sort of accident at the Brome Fair? Was there a death at the Brome Fair last night or was someone hurt at the Brome Fair or killed? If anyone knows details please let me know. I missed this years fair but hearing someone was hurt or is dead doesn't surprise me! So much drinking and drugs on the premises...it's really gone downhill! Hearing about someone beaing stabbed or killed is really sad!!

October 7th - 10th, 2011 - The 4th Annual Antique Glass Show and Sale will be held in the Centennial Building, Museum Grounds, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton Quebec. This unique collection will be offered by Canada’s most recognized Antique glass authority, and will offer a unique and diverse selection of antique glassware, all molded from 1850-1960.

Whether the occasion is an elegant dinner party, a casual brunch or a wine and cheese party, each unique piece of Antique glass will magically enhance your presentation. Notable for its’ beauty and strength, we have been enriched by the beautiful designs and functional forms for over a century, as this glass was designed to last a lifetime. Many of the items date pre 1900, but selections are available in glassware of the Depression Era - 1960‘s, both in clear and coloured glass.

Glass factories, offered glassware not for just entertaining, but for kitchen use, homemaker aids - such as storage containers and mixing bowls, room lighting (before electricity) and for decoration - such as the important flower vase, to brighten the dining table. There wasn’t an original form created, that hasn’t found a use in today’s
lifestyle, as “pressed glass” has been given the reputation of being the most durable glassware, both in its’ day and today. So durable that this glass has lasted everyday use (keeping in mind families were much larger in the Victorian period) for over 150 years, and still in “original condition”.

Functional, beautiful and classic, often means for many people, that it is “out of the budget”. This is not the case with this popular glassware. Prices can start at around $ 25.00 and are comparable or even less than a modern, decorative piece of glass.

The variety of items made in the period is endless, Cake Stands, Chargers and Serving Trays (great for serving up hearty batches of chicken and ribs from the BBQ), versatile all purpose Water Pitchers, Fruit Bowls & Compotes, Wine and Water Goblets, a variety of Barware, Flower Vases, Decorative Candy and Serving Dishes,
Fruit Bowls, Lemon Juicers, Dishes for Condiments, Soap Dishes for the Bathroom, Trays for Perfume, a fruit nappy to hold rings and earring studs, candleholders & oil lamps, the list goes on. Your search for value, elegance, durability and beauty is over - as the definition of all these key aspects, is pressed glass. There will be thousands of items to choose from.

This special event will be held in the Centennial Building, Knowlton Museum Grounds, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton Quebec. Show hours are Friday October 7th from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 6 p.m. and Monday October 10th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free Admission! For more info, please contact Sean at 1-416-294-3005 or or visit www.pressedglassandgoblets.com.

Celtic Harmonies International Festival -Celebrating Nature Through Music, Dance and the Arts

October 1-9, 2011  Eastern Townships, Quebec, Knowlton (Lac-Brome), Cowansville, Waterloo, Eastman and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley Featuring : Celtic music, dance, storytelling, theatre, lectures, master classes, workshops and a Celtic Marketplace!

17 unforgettable concerts by world-class musicians from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, the US and Canada
10 days of activities to reconnect with nature.

Let Nature Soothe Your Soul - Let the Music Feed Your Imagination

www.celticharmonies.ca



For more information, please contact:

Celtic Harmonies International Festival
April O'Donoughue, Festival Coordinator
Telephone:   (450) 292-3456, ext. 228
Fax:      (450) 292-3453
Email:      
Website:   www.celticharmonies.ca


Festival international Harmonies celtiques
Une célébration de la nature par la musique, la danse et les arts

Du 1er au 9 octobre 2011, Cantons de l’Est
Knowlton (Lac-Brome), Cowansville, Waterloo,
Eastman et Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley
Au programme
Musique celtique, danse, contes et légendes, théâtre, conférences,
classes de maîtres, ateliers et un marché celtique
17 concerts inoubliables
mettant en vedette des musiciens de classe mondiale venant d’Irlande, d’Écosse, de Bretagne, du Pays de Galles, des États-Unis et du Canada
Dix jours d’activités pour renouer avec la nature

Laissez la nature vous apaiser l’esprit
Laissez la musique séduire votre imagination

www.harmoniesceltiques.ca



Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec :

Festival international Harmonies celtiques
April O'Donoughue, Coordonnatrice du Festival
Téléphone:   (450) 292-3456, poste 228
Fax:      (450) 292-3453
Courriel :   
Site Web :   www.celticharmonies.ca