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MOUSETALES June 2018 SAVE THE DATE!! Celebration of Rena McLean!! This event is a celebration of the life, contributions, and heroism of Nursing Sister Lieutenant Rena McLean, a World War 1 nurse from Souris. It is to be held at the Matthew and McLean Historium on June 16 at 2:00pm. The Scotland based Clan Maclean Heritage Trust, Clan Maclean Atlantic Canada, and the Town of Souris are partnering to produce and display a storyboard which will be on permanent display in the Historium. A second smaller version will also be produced which will be available for schools, Legions, other museums on a "loan" basis. Entertainment and some refreshments to follow a talk on Rena's life, and the unveiling of the Storyboard. Descendants of the McLean family, - who were notable contributors to the history of Souris and the eastern end of the Island; and Katherine Dewar, the author of the book Those Splendid Girls, about WW 1 nurses from P.E.I. are also providing major assistance with the event. The public is invited to attend SOURIS LEGION 902 687-2300 TRIVIA: is the first Friday of every month, at 7:30 pm, the next game will be June 4 th @ 7:30pm $3.00pp. SHUFFLEBAORD: please contact the bar, 687- 2300, to find out when the next games are scheduled. SOURIS LIVE: check the schedule at the bar for upcoming musical events. There is to be a Father's Day concert Sunday June 17th. Time yet to be decided. Public will be notified. Red Cross Swim Lessons forms are available at the Town hall. EARLY BIRD PRICING IS UNTIL JUNE 1 ST ~~ Souris Swim Lessons are August 6-10, 2018 Cash or chq. only 11 th Annual VILLAGE FEAST with Chef Michael Smith & Friends Sunday, July 15 th , 2018 3-6pm @ EKSP Tickets @ Chef Michaels Flavor Shack @ Souris Beach Gateway Park, Harbourview Training Centre (902- 687-3032, 902-969-1278), or on line www.villagefeast.ca $45.00 Steak or Lobster $60.00 Steak & Lobster Donations accepted at the door for Souris Food Bank Rain or shine SOURIS LEGION 902 687-2300 MONTHLY MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of every month: June 12 th @ 7pm BINGO: Every THURSDAY night @ 7 pm. GREAT PRIZES- play one game or 10. Everyone of LEGAL AGE is WELCOME. COME ONE COME ALL!! FOOD BANK: Every Saturday 11:00-12:30 Downstairs DIG FOR THE DEUCE: Dig for the Deuce - Tickets available at the LEGION ONLY during business hours-Monday - Friday 11 AM to 12 AM, and Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM, then from 6:15 to 8:15, with the draw at 8:30. Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.acechaser.com. In addition to the draw for the consolation prize winner (and possibly the Jackpot winner) there will be 2 additional tickets drawn each Saturday. One ticket will win a $50.00 prize sponsored by the Souris Firemen Association and the other ticket will win a voucher/prize for 5 free tickets for the next week's draw. This is sponsored by the Souris Legion. Membership fees are now due and can be purchased at the bar. CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT every Tuesday night at 7 PM. Cost is $10. per person, cash prizes, and refreshments will be served. Wondering how to get started? Are you looking to start a new business? Are you an existing business looking to expand? A community group looking for assistance? Drop by and see how we can help. Visit our website at www.ruralactioncentres.ca for other upcoming information sessions and events! Entrepreneurship…Creating your path to success! Souris Client Information Officer Lori MacGregor 15 Green Street, Souris PE C0A 2B0 Phone: (902) 687-4084 Toll Free: 1-855-297-9898 Email: [email protected] Montague Client Information Officer Chantale Ansems 540 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0 Phone: (902) 838-4030 ext. 221 Toll free: 1-855-297-9898 Souris Live Inc. were excited to see the large turnout at our first concert, celebrating mothers. We would like to thank everyone who attended and donated to Souris Live Inc and the Souris Food Bank. Donations to Souris Live will help with our upcoming summer concert series. Our lineup is just about complete and what a line up we have for you! Tickets will be available at the Souris Legion, online at www.eventbrite.ca and at the door. Our next show is Sunday, June 17, celebrating all special men and fathers. Doors will open at 6:30 and admission is a good will offering. Again, we will be collecting for the local Food Bank and remember…we are now a licensed venue! Please visit our website for information on shows and tickets, www.sourisliveinc.com. “Sunday by the Sea” Summer Concert Series All tickets $15 and doors open at 7:00 with 7:30 start time. Friday, June 29 - The Rubber Boot Band Sunday, July 22 - Hoedown with Peggy Clinton, Johnny Ross & Alphy Perry and the crew from the west Wednesday, August 1 - Ray MacDonald Sunday, August 19 - “A Night of Storytelling & Song” with Dennis King & Barry O’Brien Sunday, August 26 - Mark Haines & Tom Leighton Sunday, September 16 - The Johnny Ross Family Friday, October 5 - Thanksgiving Gospel Evening with Kendall Docherty & Friends Sunday, October 21 - “The Island Review” with Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines Sunday, November 18 - TBA Sunday, December 16 - “Christmas Time’s a Comin’” with Peggy Clinton, Johnny Ross & Friends ~~EASTERN KINGS GIANT YARD SALE June 2 nd 8-4pm ~~ Dingwells Mills to East Point!!

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  • MOUSETALES June 2018 SAVE THE DATE!!

    Celebration of Rena McLean!!

    This event is a celebration of the life, contributions, and heroism of Nursing Sister Lieutenant Rena McLean, a World War 1 nurse from Souris. It is to be held at the Matthew and McLean Historium on June 16 at 2:00pm. The Scotland based Clan Maclean Heritage Trust, Clan Maclean Atlantic Canada, and the Town of Souris are partnering to produce and display a storyboard which will be on permanent display in the Historium. A second smaller version will also be produced which will be available for schools, Legions, other museums on a "loan" basis. Entertainment and some refreshments to follow a talk on Rena's life, and the unveiling of the Storyboard. Descendants of the McLean family, - who were notable contributors to the history of Souris and the eastern end of the Island; and Katherine Dewar, the author of the book Those Splendid Girls, about WW 1 nurses from P.E.I. are also providing major assistance

    with the event. The public is invited to attend

    SOURIS LEGION 902 687-2300

    TRIVIA: is the first Friday of every month, at 7:30 pm, the next game will be June 4th @ 7:30pm $3.00pp. SHUFFLEBAORD: please contact the bar, 687-2300, to find out when the next games are scheduled. SOURIS LIVE: check the schedule at the bar for upcoming musical events. There is to be a Father's Day concert Sunday June 17th. Time yet to be decided. Public will be notified.

    Red Cross Swim Lessons forms are

    available at the Town hall. EARLY

    BIRD PRICING IS UNTIL JUNE

    1ST ~~ Souris Swim Lessons are

    August 6-10, 2018

    Cash or chq. only

    11th Annual VILLAGE

    FEAST with Chef Michael

    Smith & Friends

    Sunday, July 15th, 2018 3-6pm

    @ EKSP

    Tickets @ Chef Michaels Flavor

    Shack @ Souris Beach Gateway Park,

    Harbourview Training Centre (902-

    687-3032, 902-969-1278), or on line

    www.villagefeast.ca

    $45.00 Steak or Lobster

    $60.00 Steak & Lobster

    Donations accepted at the door for

    Souris Food Bank

    Rain or shine

    SOURIS LEGION 902 687-2300

    MONTHLY MEETINGS: Second Tuesday of

    every month: June 12th @ 7pm

    BINGO: Every THURSDAY night @ 7 pm. GREAT PRIZES- play one game or 10. Everyone of LEGAL AGE is WELCOME. COME ONE COME ALL!! FOOD BANK: Every Saturday 11:00-12:30 Downstairs

    DIG FOR THE DEUCE: Dig for the Deuce - Tickets available at the LEGION ONLY during business hours-Monday - Friday 11 AM to 12 AM, and Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM, then from 6:15 to 8:15, with the draw at 8:30. Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.acechaser.com. In addition to the draw for the consolation prize winner (and possibly the Jackpot winner) there will be 2 additional tickets drawn each Saturday. One ticket will win a $50.00 prize sponsored by the Souris Firemen Association and the other ticket will win a voucher/prize for 5 free tickets for the next week's draw. This is sponsored by the Souris Legion.

    Membership fees are now due and can be purchased at the bar.

    CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT every Tuesday night at 7 PM. Cost is $10. per person, cash prizes, and refreshments will be served.

    Wondering how to get started? Are you looking to start a new business? Are you an existing business looking to expand? A community group looking for assistance? Drop by and see how we can help.

    Visit our website at www.ruralactioncentres.ca for other upcoming information sessions and events! Entrepreneurship…Creating your path to success!

    Souris Client Information Officer Lori MacGregor 15 Green Street, Souris PE C0A 2B0 Phone: (902) 687-4084 Toll Free: 1-855-297-9898 Email: [email protected]

    Montague Client Information Officer Chantale Ansems 540 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0 Phone: (902) 838-4030 ext. 221 Toll free: 1-855-297-9898

    Souris Live Inc. were excited to see the large turnout at our first concert,

    celebrating mothers. We would like to thank everyone who attended and donated to Souris Live Inc and the Souris Food Bank. Donations to Souris Live will help with our upcoming summer concert series.

    Our lineup is just about complete and what a line up we have for you! Tickets will be available at the Souris Legion, online at www.eventbrite.ca and at the door. Our next show is Sunday, June 17, celebrating all special men and fathers. Doors will open at 6:30 and admission is a good will offering. Again, we will be collecting for the local Food Bank and remember…we are now a licensed venue! Please visit our website for information on shows and tickets, www.sourisliveinc.com.

    “Sunday by the Sea” Summer Concert Series All tickets $15 and doors open at 7:00 with 7:30 start time. Friday, June 29 - The Rubber Boot Band Sunday, July 22 - Hoedown with Peggy Clinton, Johnny Ross & Alphy Perry and the crew from the west Wednesday, August 1 - Ray MacDonald Sunday, August 19 - “A Night of Storytelling & Song” with Dennis King & Barry O’Brien Sunday, August 26 - Mark Haines & Tom Leighton Sunday, September 16 - The Johnny Ross Family Friday, October 5 - Thanksgiving Gospel Evening with Kendall Docherty & Friends Sunday, October 21 - “The Island Review” with Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines Sunday, November 18 - TBA Sunday, December 16 - “Christmas Time’s a Comin’” with Peggy Clinton, Johnny Ross & Friends

    ~~EASTERN KINGS GIANT YARD SALE – June 2nd 8-4pm ~~

    Dingwells Mills to East Point!!

    http://www.villagefeast.ca/http://www.acechaser.com/http://www.ruralactioncentres.ca/mailto:[email protected]://www.eventbrite.ca/http://www.sourisliveinc.com/

  • Fundraiser Pancake Brunch

    Sunday, June 10th, 2018

    St. Peter’s Complex

    5599 St. Peters Road

    St. Peter’s Bay

    11 – 1pm

    SOURIS FARMERS MARKET!!

    Are you interested in becoming a

    vendor??

    Call Karen MacKinnon – 902-969-

    3332 or email

    [email protected] if

    interested!!

    Evergreen Wellness Shop, 11 Hebrew Ave (w/Island Rose Esthetics)

    *POPULAR BRANDS *Great prices *SHOP LOCAL* ~ Bell Lifestyle, Medi-C plus, NOW, Bulletproof, Braggs, Naturally buzzed bees, and much more!! Personal service, custom orders NEW TO PEI- "GROOVE" Community Dance floor - Mondays at 7pm @ Souris Yoga Studio! Unite – Dance - Be yourself!! *902-327-1035 - [email protected]

    The Souris Regional Sprouts

    Gardening Club will host its third annual seedling

    sale on Wednesday, June 20th, in the Souris Regional School green house. There will be a wide assortment of healthy seedlings, including lots of varieties of tomatoes. The sale will run from 3:30-

    5:30pm.

    Le comité acadien et francophone de

    l'est is looking for feedback on

    summer camp day preference. We are

    interested in offering a French day

    camp in the Month of July. It is very

    important to keep up speaking the

    language even during the summer and

    the camp offers just that. If you think

    your family would be interested in

    either a half-day camp or a full-day

    camp, please call the office at 902-

    687-7177 (2).

    SOURIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 75 Main Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0 902-687-2157 ext. 4 E-mail: [email protected]

    HOURS Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm PROGRAMS FOR KIDS-June!

    Preschoolers Storytime: Fridays @ 2:00 p.m.

    Puppy Pin Pencil Holder (Craft) Saturday, June 16 @ 11 a.m. FOR MORE PROGRAMS IN JUNE LOOK FOR THE SECOND AD FOR SOURIS LIBRARY!!

    The Town of Souris would like to advise that all dogs must be on leash when walking along the Souris Beach. Even

    though your dog may be a friendly and well trained, some people are nervous of dogs regardless of their size, breed or temperament. Also, please remember to always "Scoop if they Poop"

    We want everyone to be able to enjoy our beach. Your cooperation is appreciated.

    Thank you!

    SOURIS LIONS CLUB

    Meet the first and third

    Thursday of each month @ 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 Souris Lions Club Draw May Winners $500: V. Cheverie $100: W. Burke, S Ching, M. Howlett $50.00: D. Ching, G. Cameron, G. Fay, C. Sorrey

    -TREATS ON MAIN- 120 MAIN STREET

    OPENING MID JUNE 2018 SERVING: -COFFEE -EXPRESSO -COLD DRINKS FRESH HOMEMADE BAKED TREATS FROM HARBOURVIEW BAKERY CAKE, PIE, CINNAMON ROLLS, TARTS AND VARIETY OF TREATS.

    Souris Citizens

    on Patrol

    Citizens on Patrol will start patrols in June. Anyone interested in joining this worth while group – please contact Steve @ 902-969-0158 or Dave @ 902-687-3550 This group plays an important part in keeping our Town safe – please do your part!!

    Yellow Cottage Emporium

    618 Highway 2 Souris West Opening for the season May 28th

    Mon to Fri 10-5pm Sat 10-4pm

    Lots of items for everyone plus

    selection of colorful chalk paint.

    Paid opportunities for

    Canada day!!!

    Require: 4 face painters

    ($50.00pp)

    2 Tattoo helpers

    ($50.00pp)

    1-4pm Canada Day – CN Park

    Call Joeanne 902-687-2157

    ext 0

    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 or @SourisPE or www.sourispei.com or Instagram

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/sourislionsclubhttps://madd.ca/pageshttp://www.sourispei.com/http://www.sourispei.com/

  • 175 Main Street 902.687.4104

    Monday, Wed & Friday 9-5

    Thursdays 1-8 Tues. closed except for emergencies @ 2615 East Point Road, Kingsboro

    Book on line @ www.massagebook.com

    or via facebook, text or call: 902 208-1105

    Direct Billing to most insurance companies

    HERITAGE MEMORIALS LOCAL AGENTS:

    Charles Dunphy

    902-687-1918 When you choose from Heritage Memorial, we assure and guarantee that your memorial will be a permanent legacy of your remembrances. At Heritage our commitment is to quality and value. Every monument expertly designed, crafted and installed by Atlantic Canadians

    E & M Construction &

    Maintenance

    Renovations, windows, doors, siding,

    flooring, decks, and more

    NO JOB TO SMALL

    Home: 902-743-2077

    Cell: 902-327-0250

    [email protected]

    We are not “AMAZON” but we are

    one of the “AMAZING” businesses in

    Souris. When you buy local you can

    trust that your money stays local, so

    we all win!!

    Come to Supply Cupboard for your

    Office supplies, Printing and Faxing

    Services, Music Supplies and

    Beautiful Locally Handmade Crafts!!

    MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES:

    Every Sunday in August

    2-4pm

    NEW location: CN Park on Pond Street

    I am looking for entertainers for

    Sunday, August 19th. If

    interested, please call Joeanne

    902-687-2157 ext 0

    Main Street Mall

    175 Main St. PO Box 538 Souris PE C0A 2B0 Phone Fax

    902-687-3457 902-743-3005

    Email: [email protected]

    Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

    Closed on Saturday “Servicing you locally and offering competitive prices on all your office

    supplies needs.”

    PHOTO COPYING ~ LAMINATING ~ FAXING

    BETTY BRITE DROP-OFF ~ SATELLITE SALES, AND BELL ALIANT/MOBILITY & BELL MODEM RETURNS - LOCAL MADE CRAFTS

    SUPPLY CUPBOARD

    SUPPLY CUPBOARD

    Eastern Kings Health Centre ~ Walk-in Clinic Schedule

    June 2018

    9am - 12noon; 1pm - 3pm

    Wednesday, June 13

    Friday, June 15

    Monday, June 18

    Wednesday, June 20

    Friday, June 22

    Monday, June 25

    Wednesday, June 27

    DAISY A DAY FLOWERS & GIFTS 147 Main Street, Souris

    Proudly Serving Souris for 40 years. Owned and operated by Louise (Chaisson) & Bernard

    MacKinnon & Family

    Open Tuesdays-Fridays 9:30-5:00

    Saturdays 9:30-2:00

    902-687-3328

    Steve’s Woodworking &

    Furniture repair

    - Custom made wood furniture

    - Dining room chairs repairs - Antiques restored &

    refinished

    - Armoires repaired - Kitchen cabinets repaired - Deck repair

    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

    http://www.massagebook.com/mailto:[email protected]

  • SOURIS PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Summer Reading Club Launch Party The Souris Public Library will be sponsoring a Children’s Yoga class to celebrate the launch of its TD Summer Reading Club! When: Saturday, June 23 Where: Souris Yoga & Wellness Studio – 95 Main St. Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Cost: FREE (Age range: 6-16 yrs.) To register, call the library during business hours at 902-687-2157 – or simply leave a message and we’ll add your name to the list! Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend, too! Max. # of participants = 20 Registration will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

    To learn more about or to join the Summer Reading Club, visit the library anytime during the months of June, July and August! Adult/Family: Seed Exchange Program Attention, gardeners! Drop by the library to browse through a variety of seeds, ready for planting! And pick up a book about gardening while you’re there! Need some seeds? Take some seeds. Have some seeds? Give some seeds!

    Messy Crow Studio

    470 St Catherine’s Road, Souris

    Come and see us Fridays and Saturdays from 10-4 throughout June

    Wool artwork and do it yourself needle felting kits

    Jewellery, Sea Glass, Soaps, Candles, Pottery

    Booking in studio workshops for 1-3 people on June 29th 6-8pm at Artisans on Main in Souris - reserve your spot now! Follow us on Facebook for regular updates [email protected]

    Take-out Cold Plate fundraiser for Jack Coffin

    who is currently undergoing medical treatment. All meals must be pre-ordered by June 5th by calling Lisa at 902-213-4367. Cost is $15 (includes salads, ham, chicken, roll & dessert) Meal pick-up on June 8th from 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Fortune Community Centre.

    On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the third annual Points East Lighthouse Run/ Relay will be held in our area. This run begins at the historic East Point

    Lighthouse and finishes at the beautiful Souris Lighthouse, covering approximately 30 km of scenic coastline. This event is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. You can register as a sole participant or as part of a team (2-4 members) at www.runningroom.com Come by and check out the expo being hosted at the Eastern Kings Sportsplex from 10-2pm on Saturday, June 9th - jewelry, artisans, sporting equipment and much more.

    Souris Co-op

    83 Main St. Souris, C0A 2B0

    ph. 902 687 2723

    fax 902 687 2020

    SUMMER HOURS: Sunday 12-6 ~ Monday to Friday 8-9 ~~ Saturday 8-8

    Opening June 1, 2018 ~ 11:00 a.m.

    For the 8th season!

    Little Barn by the Bay ~ Antiques & Collectables

    616 Spry Point Road, Little Pond, PEI

    902-583-2223

    Lots of new-to-you treasures ~ Would love to see you!!

    mailto:[email protected]://www.runningroom.com/