DAPO FUN DAY from 12 noon at the Blackburn Community Park. Live music, DJs, BBQ, kids activities and much more. This is a fundraising event for the Dapo Agoro Foundation for Peace.

CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with a variety of local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION

HEART OF ORLEANS NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 290 Centrum Blvd. Night Market full of delicious eats to come and enjoy supper with us. We will have lots of seating available. Movie Night under the stars - courtyard between Taproom & Mexis. Bring your own chairs. Spots are first come first served. We're playing Footloose starting around 9-9:15 p.m.

OPEN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Minimum of five games! All levels welcome, but first-timers are HIGHLY encouraged to sign up and learn this fun activity. To pre-register click here

EUCHRE TOURNAMENT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Join a great gang of people playing euchre. Pizza served at 6 p.m., and cards dealt at 6:30 p.m. Send an email to info@straydogbrewing.ca to get on the list. Do NOT send your etransfer until you receive confirmation there is room for you. $25 gets you in and includes a beverage, two slices of delicious pizza, and a chance at some great prizes. It's one hell of a deal

TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Monday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d’Arc. For more info visit facebook.com/RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

TRIVIA NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Exercise your grey matter before it turns to mush over the holidays. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

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