APRIL 22 BOROUGH OF ROCK FOREST SAINT-ÉLIE DEAUVILLE VOLUNTEER RECEPTION Location: Hôtellerie Le Boulevard Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. APRIL 28 AUTISM AWARENESS WALK ORGANIZED BY THE SOCIÉTÉ DE L AUTISME ET DES TROUBLES ENVAHISSANTS DU DÉVELOPPEMENT DE L ESTRIE (SATEDE) Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier and the Promenade du Lac-des-Nations (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: Noon to 4:30 p.m. (Welcome and registration: noon) Information: 819-823-6610 APRIL 28 AND 29 FLEA MARKET CHEVALIERS DE COLOMB CONSEIL 9086 Location: Centre Julien-Ducharme (Borough of Fleurimont) Information: Éric Carbonneau, 819-569-6452 APRIL 29 POSE UN GESTE WALK ORGANIZED BY THE CANADIAN ORGAN DONORS ASSOCIATION Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier and Promenade du Lac-des-Nations (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Relay race and walk to promote organ and tissue donation. Information: 819-437-0763 MAY 18, 19 AND 20 ANNUAL WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION BY THE ÔBELLE ARTISTS Location: Armand-Nadeau pavilion at Parc Jacques-Cartier (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free activity Don t miss this exhibit! Information: 819-566-0199 MAY 19 JOURNÉE DE LA FAMILLE BOROUGH OF FLEURIMONT Location: Centre Julien-Ducharme (Borough of Fleurimont) Information: 819-565-0522 MAY 26 11 th EDITION OF THE JOURNÉE FORESTIÈRE Location: Sherbrooke airport Information: 819-562-3388 http://www.afce.qc.ca/activites_la_foret_jardinee.asp MAY 26 AND 27 FLEA MARKET Location: 731, chemin de Notre-Dame-des-Mères (Borough of Brompton) Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $20 to rent a table Activity organized by the Loisirs de Notre-Dame-des-Mères. TAKE A LIFESAVING STEP THE KIDNEY WALK OF THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA Location: Parc Jacques-Cartier, meet at the dance shelter (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: Beginning at 9 a.m. Information: 819-564-2440, www.reinquebec.ca INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012 135
FÊTE FAMILLE BOROUGH OF ROCK FOREST SAINT-ÉLIE DEAUVILLE Location: Parc Central (Borough of Rock Forest Saint-Élie Deauville) Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Borough, in cooperation with local organizations, is hosting a variety of activities. Inflatable games and a variety of booths, as well as new activities including a soapbox derby, a happening jeunesse event for teens, a scooter race, and a relay race on an outdoor trail where different generations can join in the fun. Free admission and activities! Information: 819-564-7444 HAPPENING JEUNESSE Location: Parc Central (Borough of Rock Forest Saint-Élie Deauville) Time: 1 to 10 p.m. The Centre regroupement jeunesse Rock Forest invites you to participate in its happening event, including a free, healthy supper. Information: Robert Bouthillier, 819-822-0369 SOAPBOX DERBY Location: Parc Beaulieu Loisirs Acti-Famille invites you to come and enjoy this mustsee family activity! Information: 819-864-9508, www.loisirsactifamille.com JUNE 1 TO 3 INTERNATIONAL RADIO CONTROLLED JETS 2012 Location: Sherbrooke airport Information: www.rcrallies.com/jets2012 JUNE 2 GRAND PRIX SCOUT DE BROMPTON 2012 SOAPBOX DERBY Location: To be determined (Borough of Brompton) Time: To be determined Information: Charles Durocher, 819-346-1278 JUNE 3 FÊTE DES FAMILLES BOROUGH OF JACQUES-CARTIER Location: Parc du Marquis-de-Montcalm (Mitchell-Montcalm school grounds) (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) The Borough has prepared a variety of activities for the whole family. Activities, surprises, and games will be offered free of charge. Watch for our flyer or call the Borough office for details. Information: 819-822-6043 136 INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012
JUNE 5 FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE DES AÎNÉS BOROUGH OF JACQUES-CARTIER Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various activities for seniors: Dancing, mini golf, shuffleboard and more! Information: 819-566-8647 JUNE 8, 9 AND 10 FÊTE DE LA PÊCHE SPECIAL ACTIVITY OF THE ASSOCIATION DE LA RIVIÈRE MAGOG INC. (ARMI) Location: Rest stop, located on Université Blvd., near rue Nick This fishing activity is offered to adults and children ages 6 to 16. JUNE 9 AND 10 23 rd EDITION OF FRIENDSHIP DAY This 23 rd edition of Friendship Day promises to be an outstanding one! The program will include a parade, artisan fair, entertainment, and lots of activities for children and adults. Be prepared for a few surprises with several new activities taking place throughout the day! For more details, see pages 163 and 164. JUNE 10 CRÊPE TASTING MAISON DES GRANDS-PARENTS Location: Armand-Nadeau pavilion at Parc Jacques-Cartier (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: 819-820-9803 JUNE 23 Location: Parc Nault (Borough of Brompton) Time: 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live music, fireworks, street performers, bonfire, and more! Don t miss it! Borough of Brompton residents will receive the program by mail in early June. Information: 819-846-2757 JUNE 23 Location: Parc Olivier-Chauveau (Borough of Jacques-Cartier) Time: 4 p.m. to midnight Activities for the whole family, shows, street performers, bonfire, and fireworks. Join our celebration! Information: 819-563-0721 JUNE 23 Shows and activities for everyone! Look for the program in the media or consult the Web site www.fetesnationales.qc.ca. Information: 819-823-2424 JUNE 24 Location: 731, chemin de Notre-Dame-des-Mères (Borough of Brompton) Time: Beginning at 2 p.m. Friendly horseshoe and beanbag tournaments followed by an evening bonfire. Activity organized by the Loisirs de Notre-Dame-des-Mères. Fête nationale Fête de la pêche INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012 137
JUNE 24 QUEBEC MASS Location: Saint-Élie-d Orford church, 7205, chemin de Saint-Élie Everyone is invited to participate in a Quebec mass at 10 a.m. Information: 819-564-7444 JUNE 25 TO JULY 1 TRANSAT VACATIONS PIF CLASSIC Location: Parc Quintal (Borough of Fleurimont) The Transat Vacations Pif Classic will celebrate its 37 th anniversary this year! Many activities are planned for the whole family, including the traditional fireworks, evening performances, inflatable games, home run derby, and more. Over the years, the Pif Classic has become a high calibre North American-wide competition. Once again this year, the tournament will gather the best slo-pitch teams from Canada and the US, including the Canada-US invitational divisions. Access to the site is free for everyone. Information: 819-821-7433, classiquepif@pif.com, www.classiquepif.com JUNE 30 AND JULY 1 LES FAUCHEURS DE MARGUERITES ANNUAL AVIATION FLY-IN Location: Sherbrooke airport Information: 819-878-3998, www.lesfaucheurs.com JULY 1 CANADA DAY Time: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. On the program: Children s activities, inflatable games, face painting, shows, fireworks, and much more! Information: 819-822-3409, www.celafete.ca JULY 10 TO 15 FÊTE DU LAC DES NATIONS Information: 819-569-5888 www.fetedulacdesnations.com AUGUST 8 TO 12 FESTIVAL DES TRADITIONS DU MONDE DE SHERBROOKE Location: Parc Quintal (Borough of Fleurimont) The Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke will celebrate its 15 th anniversary this year. The Festival is first and foremost a celebration of world cultures and traditions. It has become the ideal place for discoveries, surprises, friendly gatherings, and is a unique window on the world celebrating cultural diversity. Through food tastings, artistic creations, craft exhibits, workshops and sports competitions, the various cultural communities work together to showcase their rich traditions and values. This unique event has increased in popularity, contributing to the harmonization of interethnic relations and a reduction in racial tensions. Free admission to a huge site allows for tens of thousands of visitors to cross cultural bridges. See the world from a different perspective! Information: www.ftms.ca Festival des traditions du monde Transat Vacations Pif Classic Familifête 138 INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012
AUGUST 18 AND 19 FAMILIFÊTE 2012 (26 th edition) Location: Parc Alguéric-Bussière, corner of Belvédère Sud and McManamy (Borough of Mont-Bellevue) Schedule: Saturday, August 18, 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free admission This annual celebration is a unique opportunity for neighbours to chat and have fun in the welcoming atmosphere of Parc Alguéric-Bussière. Sponsored by the Carrefour accès loisirs, this major event is known as the oldest neighbourhood celebration in Sherbrooke. The organizing committee has prepared a great celebration with various shows, activities for children (inflatable games, face painter, clown) and, as usual, food at a great price. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor, please contact Pierre Durand at the Carrefour accès loisirs or send an e-mail to: familifête@hotmail.com. See the full program at: www.lesblogues.com/familifete/ Information: Carrefour accès loisirs, 819-821-1995 www.carrefouraccesloisirs.com AUGUST 25 ANNUAL NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTY, RESIDENTS OF THE BEAUVOIR SECTOR Location: Parc Valère-Patoine (Borough of Brompton) In case of rain, the party will be postponed until the next day. Welcome! AUGUST 25 STREET FESTIVAL Location: Rue Queen, between Academy and College (Borough of Lennoxville) Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free BOROUGH FAMILY CELEBRATIONS Take advantage of the family celebrations in the six boroughs that will take place beginning in May! Watch for the programs in the media in the coming weeks! AUGUST 19 FÊTE DE LA RENTRÉE Location: Parc Nault (Borough of Brompton) Time: 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities for the whole family, inflatable games, music, street performers, community lunch, shuffleboard, beanbag toss, and much more during this back-to-school celebration! A complete program will be distributed to Borough of Brompton residents by mail in early August. The whole family is welcome! Borough of Brompton August 19 Parc Nault Information: 819-846-2757 Borough of Fleurimont May 19 Centre Julien-Ducharme Information: 819-565-0522 Borough of Jacques-Cartier June 3 Parc du Marquis-de-Montcalm (Mitchell-Montcalm school grounds) Information: 819-822-6043 Borough of Lennoxville June 9 and 10 Parc Centennial Information: 819-569-9388 Fête de la Rentrée Borough of Mont-Bellevue October (date to be confirmed) Parc du Mont-Bellevue Information: 819-563-3993 Borough of Rock Forest Saint-Élie Deauville May 27 Parc Central Information: 819-564-7444 INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012 139
JUNE 27 TO AUGUST 10* THE CONCERTS DE LA CITÉ SERIES CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Free outdoor concerts offered by Animation centre-ville Sherbrooke at Place de la Cité, in the courtyard of the Palais de justice de Sherbrooke, and on the Esplanade Frontenac (Carré-Strathcona amphitheatre). PLACE DE LA CITÉ Enter via rue Marquette (Borough of Mont-Bellevue) Space equipped with picnic tables and chairs, with access for people with reduced mobility. There is also a dance floor for those moved to their feet! Parking nearby. Concerts lundis classiques, July 2 to 30 Classical music, small and large ensembles, Mondays at 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Granada Theatre. Concerts midis, July 3 to August 2 Songs, a variety of types of music, small ensembles, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 12:15 p.m. Cold lunches available onsite. In case of rain, concerts will be cancelled. Concerts à la brunante, June 27 to August 1 Popular concerts focusing on world dance and music, blending fantasy and originality, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be held at the Granada Theatre. JULY 4 TO 8 LES PRODUCTIONS SHERBLUES PRESENTS: SHERBLUES & FOLK 2012 The blues and folk are back on Wellington South! A series of shows on an outdoor stage and musical performances in select downtown bars and restaurants and at the Granada Theatre. Information: 819-565-5656, www.sherblues.ca ESPLANADE FRONTENAC At the corner of Wellington N. and Frontenac, Carré-Strathcona amphitheatre (Borough of Mont-Bellevue) Mercredis au Carré, July 11 to August 1 Lyrical songs in an intimate setting, Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the lobby of the Granada Theatre. Jeudis et vendredis jazz 5 à 7, July 12 to August 10 Jazz standards and contemporary jazz, funk, swing... A chance to discover local artists who excel in the genre. A mellow cocktail hour get-together Thursdays and Fridays at 5 p.m.! Street theatre, July 6 to 27 For the whole family the young and young at heart! Jugglers, comedy, acrobatics, and magic await you on Fridays at 12:15 p.m. In case of rain, shows will be held at the Granada Theatre. Information: Les Concerts de la Cité de Sherbrooke, 819-565-5656, www.concertsdelacite.qc.ca *Certain dates subject to change. 140 INFOSHERBROOKOIS Spring - Summer 2012