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Candace won a prize! On August 10 to 13, 2017 Williamstown held their Annual Fair. This Fair is the oldest in Canada and has been a tradition that has continued for over 200 years. The Fair has an exhibit class for Traditional Rug Hooking. Beaconsfield member, Candace Fradette, entered her rug, “Lighthouse on a Stormy Day”, in the Primitive class and was awarded 2nd place. Congratulations, Candace, on your beautiful work! Lighthouse on a Stormy Day, hooked by Candace Fradette Candace Fradette 

North Hero 2017_ Champlain Valley Fiber Bees 8th Annual Fiber Fest By Dawna Matthew On August 12, several of our members made the drive down to North Hero, Vermont, and attended the Champlain Valley Fiber Bees 8th Annual Fiber Fest. What a fun filled day! There were beautiful rugs on display, loads of door prizes, a “tea cup raffle” with endless items to win and an auction with everything from hand crafted wooden bowls to wool bundles your stash cried out for! The food was plentiful and delicious. And if that wasn’t enough to keep one happy you could shop with Lindsay Krauss from Green Mountain Hooked Rugs, Mary Lee O’Connor from Hooked in the Mountains and The Crazy Janes with their colourful clothing. It was so nice to meet up with hookers from all over the area and admire their wonderful projects. Plus Queen Bee, Lynn, kept a smile on our faces all day long! Champlain Islands Fiber 

CBC News - Events Arts Alive! Quebec festival hits the West Island Kid-friendly event takes place in Pointe-Claire Sept. 23-24 Posted: Aug 09, 2017 12:43 PM ET  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017 12:31 PM ET Live music is just one of the family-friendly activities the West Island Festival has to offer. (Guy Rodgers) The Arts Alive! Quebec festival is wrapping up, but you still have one more chance to check it out. Described as a "moveable feast of music, theatre, dance, visual arts and film", the series is holding its last event at St. John Fisher Junior School in Pointe-Claire on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24.  ·          Arts Alive! Quebec is back for another summer The free event takes place from 11 - 4 both days and offers a wide variety of activities to suit all ages. From live music to interactive theatre to craft workshops to the ever-popular Teddy Bears' Picnic, it's a great way the spend an afternoon with the family. Special appe