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

SDBC TAPROOM SERIES presents the East Coast Experience live and in concert from 7 p.m. Tickets $25 available at straydogbrewing.ca under the events tab. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

SDBC TAPROOM SERIES presents Two Crows for Comfort with special guest Dan Kelly live and in concert from 7 p.m. Tickets $10 available at straydogbrewing.ca under the events tab. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

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.

ORLÉANS FARMERS’ MARKET from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ray Friel Recreation Complex on Tenth Line Road. Browse 130+ local vendors, grab a bite, and discover amazing handmade and local finds. Plenty of parking available.

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