When I was a bit of a boy, we lived on the edge of a fisherman’s town in the county of Kent in the country of England and there was a war on. Didn’t matter to us. My sister and I were used to war. We were used to bombs and sirens and searchlights and…
Make a Cardboard Watch…It’s a “Timeless” Gift! Need a little extra pep this holiday season? Sunny the grumpy toad has got you covered with this Super Deluxe Cardboard Watch! How does it work? Simply glance at your wrist any time you want to feel extra-appreciated! Because Sunny is always rooting for you! Here’s how to…
In a world where stories bridge childhood wonder and adult introspection, Ké Kampeas-Rittenhouse has carved out a unique space. Their debut illustrated-children’s book, Mara and the Bad Wolf, weaves together themes of identity, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. In a recent conversation with Ké for the Township Sun, they shared their journey from loving children’s…
Bernard Epps wrote this little graphic story for Susan Epps, his wife. It was published in the Townships Sun of November 1977, and shows off his imagination, gentle humour, and graphic art skills. Bernie contributed much, over the years, to the Townships Sun, and died in 2007. This story appears in the TownshipsSun.ca blog space…
Free Printable! Make your own Inspiration Jar! To get your creative juices flowing, we created a new printable! Simply right-click the image below, hit “save as” and then print. This printable is also featured in the Dec/Jan issue of the Townships Sun magazine, which is out now!
The Eastern Townships Holiday Book Fest and launch of: The Eastern Townships Adventure by Bernard Epps Sunday, December 8, 2024
Flextangles are fun, mesmerizing and a perfect craft for the holidays! Here’s everything you need to make your very own TYV Holiday Flextangle… To download and print the flextangle sheet, right-click the image below, save to your device and print on regular, white “printer/copy” paper:
At the Townships Holiday Book Fest Exhibit of Historical Photos from the Sun’s Archives An exhibit of 31 photos selected from the Townships Sun archives ― that’s the delightful bonus offered to guests at the Townships Holiday Book Fest and Lennoxville launch of the newly published two-volume set of The Eastern Townships Adventure…
Townships Holiday Book Fest & launch of The Eastern Townships Adventure, by Bernard Epps. Sunday December 8, 2024. 1 to 4 p.m. Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church Street. Sponsored by: Townships Sun Magazine ETRC/CRCE Shoreline Press Black Cat Books Bibliothèque Lennoxville Library The RECORD Mme Elizabeth Brière (MP, Sherbrooke)
The Book Fest Writers are…