may mousetales 2021 monthly newsletter
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April’s Lions Club winners$1000….G. MacDonald$100….J.V. Robertson, D. McInnis, V. Aitken $50….W. Bruce, M. Conway, J. McIsaac, G. Cameron
May
2021
MOUSETALES Monthly Newsletter:
The Dog Control Bylaw states that anyone who lets their pet run at large within the boundaries of the town is guilty of an offense and anyone who allows their pet to defecate on public or private property other than their own without removing
56 Main Street (902)687-2300The next meeting will be Tuesday April 13th at 7PM.
Open 11 to 11 Monday – Thursday / Open 11 to 12 Friday & Saturday.Annual General Meeting – Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2pm*Wednesday open crib: 7:00pm *Thursday Bingo: 7:00pm
Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. The annual membership fee is $45 and payable at the Legion.*Veterans and buddies coffee drop in will be on Friday May 7 at 10:00 AM.*Dig for the Deuce, Saturday, tickets at the Legion or online at AceChaser.com. Don't forget to play your toonie for the 50/50 draw! *Tickets for a 42" Husqvarna Lawn Tractor 18.5 HP by B&S, delivered are available here. *Draw to be held at PEI Provincial Full Council Meeting on June 27, 2021. You don't need to be present to win. Tickets are $5 each and available at the Legion. NEW: Social Time, any time. Starting May 3. Make the Legion your new social place. Drop in with your friends for coffee and a donut for $3.00. Covid rules in place. Social distancing, sign in and masks required unless you are eating or having coffee. *Roger (Dozy) Gallant has been facing health challenges this winter that have left him unable to work. This is a very difficult time for Dozy and his family. *The Credit Union has set up an account for donations or you can etransfer your donation to [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support. Please share with your friends and family. Dollars for Dozy is on Facebook for further information. Thanks for supporting our Legion.
The Lions Club members meet the first and third Thursday of each month @The Souris Legion! Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings Contact Curtis Laybolt 902-687-1457 or email @ [email protected]…..follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/sourislionsclub
Take-out Lobster (2 lobster) or Turkey SupperMay 15th, 2021 Tickets $28 for lobster and $20 for turkey
All tickets are sold in advance. Drive through pick up meals on May 15th, at Fortune Community Centre between 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by Kings United Churches For tickets, contactCathy Williams, 902-687-2602; Carol Aitken, 902-687-2840; Louise Higginbotham, 902-687-3196;Shirley MacClure, 902-687-3923 or David Nicholson, 902-583-2710
Cherry on Top Creamery opened April 16, 2021. New Location 65 Main Street Open Fridays 3-8pm & Saturdays & Sundays 12-8pm Closed Mon.-Thurs.
65 Main Street 902-215-0932 Buanderie Tiny Bubbles Laundromat will have the same hours as Cherry on Top Creamery
Town of Souris is planning a Public Beach Clean-up for Thursday, April 29th at 5:30pm. (Low tide is scheduled for 5:40pm) We will supply bags. Gloves and appropriate footwear are
highly recommended. If you have a handheld grabber that would help too.
Eastern Kings Community Center 357-2046 May 8th at 7 pm - Reserve your space for Fascinating Maritime Ladies, celebrating artists such as Anne Murray, Rita MacNeil, and The Rankin
Family. Tickets are $15 and include dessert & tea/coffee.
Save the date! We will be holding a yard sale Saturday, June 26th. Tables available.
SOURIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 75 Main Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0 902-687-2157 ext. 4 [email protected]: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free WiFi
Come check out our safer newly updated space at the Souris Library! *Flipster: Digital news stand. Use your library card for 24/7 access to full-colour digital magazines with no
waiting lists or limits. There are magazines for all ages in English and French!
*Virtual Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required, so please send us an email at [email protected] to reserve your spot. *Bilingual Craft to Go Bags Free for children, teens and adults at all
libraries (while supplies last). *Musical Instruments & instructional books available. (2 Guitars, a violin,
bongos & a ukulele.) *Reusable Bag Program offers free tote bags to borrow.Light Therapy Lamps and Sleep Aid Devices Available Items can be checked out for a week with the possibility of
renewal. Contact your local library for more information! **Newsletter: be sure to sign up at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/library-newsletter-and-social-
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2021 Music in the Park Series Outdoor Event at the CN ParkSunday afternoons in August 2-4pm. We will be following CPHO guidelines.
August 1st Lawrence Maxwell & Nolan ComptonAugust 8th Killin Time, August 15th Peggy Arsenault & Friends
August 22nd Colleen MacPhee, Judy Lowe & a friendAugust 29th Sarah Simpson & Sam Ramsay from the College of Piping
The LIONS CLUB BBQ will be on site Aug. 1st & Aug. 15th
MAY’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Thank you, Town of Souris for
sponsoring the Unbeatable Egg Hunt. It was a
success!
The Souris Show Hall Foundation has received funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage as well as PEI Rural Development to conduct a feasibility study exploring the transformation of the Souris Show Hall and the adjacent historic W.H. Leard building into a Cultural Hub.It is the vision of the Foundation that a Cultural Hub will serve the Town of Souris and the wider Eastern Kings region and contribute in a meaningful way to the revitalization of Souris as a cultural, tourist and economic centre.
We welcome any interested groups/organizations/businesses (including retail and food service) that have further interest in this opportunity to get in touch with us to share feedback and explore synergies as the project moves forward in the form of a non-binding Expression of Interest as outlined below.For more information on the proposed project, please contact KatharineRoney, Chairperson, Souris Show Hall Foundation at: [email protected]
The 12th Annual Mermaid Tears Seaglass Festival
will be a virtual event for 2021. Be sure to watch the Virtual Mermaid Tears Seaglass Festival on our newly
revised website www.peiseaglassfestival.com The festival will be launched on July 24, 2021. Be sure to
check Out the Shard Contest. You may want to enter for great prizes.
SUPPORT for the family of Mark Bruce.Due to Covid-19 restrictions, in lieu of a community benefit, donations to help the family with unexpected expenses can be made by e-transfer to [email protected] or directly at the Souris CIBC. Any and all donations gratefully accepted. THANK YOU for your generosity!
during your library visit? No problem! Patrons can check out one of our reusable bags when
Seniors Chair Exercise ClassSt. Mary’s Hall, Starting
April 27th @ 9:00 amCall Thelma to Register
902-687-2652Sponsored by GoPEI
There will be a Souris Canada Day Mouse Hunt that will require pre-registration. There will also be the traditional raising of the flag, opening remarks and some entertainment. All activities on Canada Day will be following CPHO guidelines. We are looking for 3 volunteers to help with the Mouse Hunt Challenges. If you are interested in volunteering for the Canada Day event, please call the Souris Town Hall 902-687-2157. The Souris Lions Club BBQ Fundraising will be a part of the Canada Day event this year .
Souris Artisans on Main Opening in June! NEW LOCATION!! We are looking for artists of all mediums to be part of Artisans on Main Souris for the 2021 season. To be eligible, artists must be residents of the Points East Coastal Drive region and have their product juried in according to the standards of the PEI Crafts Council. http://peicraftscouncil.com/membership/standards-guidelines/Jurying will take place on Monday, May 3 from 1 – 4:30 pm. , We will be do the jurying at our new home, 14 Hebrew Ave. Souris (the former United Church) You are required to download and complete the jury application form at http://www.sourisartisans.com/Sourismembership.html For further information please contact Paula Sheehan 902 208 0038
Happy belated anniversary!! 2021 will be our 5th anniversary, in what would have been our 6th year. But let’s not dwell on the past. We want you to know that the Points East Lighthouse Run/Relay committee is busy planning for this special celebration which will be held on Saturday June 12, 2021. We are currently working with the CPHO on our operational plan. This event is SOLD OUT with 8 on the waiting list. Thank you everyone for showing such great support!
Make sure you remember your mom on Mother’s Day May 9, 2021! Your TIME is the best gift!!
Annual Province Wide Roadside CleanupSaturday, May 8, 2021 7:00am
Where can I get bags? Specially marked cleanup bags are free & available from Women’s Institute members in your community or at the Access PEI Sites. Do I put the filled bags in my waste cart? Actually you can leave the bags on the Roadside. Staff of the Department of
Transportation and Public Works will Pick up the specially marked bags after the roadside cleanup date.Please show your gratification for Living on PEI by keeping it CLEAN! DO NOT LITTER!
Humming Bird Studio ~ 1620 East Pt. Rd., Little harbourAll Lavender products on sale! Plants, Flowers, Creams, Lotions, Sprays, Soaps also hand painted silk scarves, woolen hand braided rugs & lobster trap rope matts. Great Mother’s Day Gifts Call Rita at 902-687-1511 Or email [email protected]
14th Annual
Business & Community Excellence Award Winners
Copper Bottom Brewing winner of the Innovation & Advancement Award
Ocean Acres winner of the Business Excellence AwardThe Lucky Bean winner of the New Business of the Year Award &
Community Impact Award Thanks to our award sponsors Credit Unions of PEI,
CBDC, Innovation PEI & Maritime Electric.
Rural Municipality of Souris WestMeets on Wednesday, May 5, 20216 pm Souris Legion (Downstairs)
Residents of Souris West areinvited to attend.
21 Breakwater Restaurant & Second Side Bar - Let’s make a new Sunday tradition with our senior friends and family! Now offering 25% off all our lunch items on Sundays for our senior guests. We appreciate you choosing local and dining with us!Call 902-687-2556 to make a reservation.
Steve’s Woodworking & Furniture repair
- Custom made wood furniture- Dining room chairs repairs- Antiques restored & refinished- Armoires repaired - Kitchen cabinets repaired
If your furniture needs to be repaired, why throw it away when
it can be repaired and restored?Call me for a free estimate.Steve Smith -902-687-2506
69 Harrison Road Souris West, C0A 2B0
Proudly serving Souris for 25+ years!
175 Main Street
902.687.4104
Souris Co-op 83 Main St. Souris, C0A 2B0
ph. 902 687 2723fax 902 687 2020
HOURS:Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm
Monday to Thursday 8 am – 8 pmFriday 8 am -8 pm
~ Saturday 8 am – 6 pm
Messy Crow Studio470 St. Catherine's Road, Souris
For needle felting WORKSHOPSCheck out our Facebook or Instagram
page for detailsor email us [email protected]
A fun, colourful way to spend an afternoon!
What it is…Farm456 North Lake Harbour Rd.
Lakeville
902-357-2360
Harvest is in! Fresh Fall vegetables:
Beets, Carrots, Winter Squash, Turnip
Free Range Eggs for saleAvailable for weekly delivery
To keep up-to-date on community events and news: follow the Town of Souris on Twitter or like us on Facebook. TOWN of Souris @SourisPE or www.sourispei.com
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