Amplifying Creative Voices: A Conversation with Xania
We’re delighted to sit down with Xania to talk about the heart of creativity in our community.
10 Days to Go for TYV!
People ages 11-29 who reside in the Eastern Townships can enter their work in the categories of art, photography, poetry, fiction and nonfiction writing.
Townships Young Voices – Sun Calendar
Find your Townships Young Voices Sun Calendar on page 21 of the December – January issue of the Townships Sun magazine. On news stands now! You can always photocopy or scan and print the Sun Calendar if you don’t want to cut up your copy of the Townships Sun! Subscribe to…
Free Printable Ideas Sheet! 💡
To go along with the inspiring autumn splendour, here is an “ideas page”, designed to get the creative juices flowing. To download, click on the image below. As a reminder: submissions are now open for Townships Young Voices competition, with twenty prizes totaling $3,000 are available to be won. Open to ages 11 to 29…
Townships Young Voices: Oh What a Year!
While core members of our Townships Young Voices team battled deep personal struggles, we managed to band together and pull off a record-breaking competition and a vibrant Awards Gala. Our mandate is to lift young people’s creative voices and our work isn’t over yet: the Townships Young Voices edition of the Townships Sun magazine will…
APRIL SPOTLIGHT – In Motion: Conversation with Marie Moliner
Arts editor for the Townships Sun, Marie Moliner is a community catalyst. A systems thinker who doesn’t shy away from complexity, and a creative force who brings structure, spark, and soul, and sometimes chaos, wherever she goes. Her leadership in public service has shaped national initiatives, but it’s her local love—especially for the next generation—that…
TOWNSHIPS YOUNG VOICES AWARDS 2025 – Eastern Townships Students Shock and Shine
by Marie Moliner Stanstead, QC – April 6, 2025. The Townships Sun’s much-anticipated 2025 Townships Young Voices Awards wrapped up Sunday, April 6, at the Dufferin Heights Golf Club in Stanstead, Quebec. Bringing together some 150 finalists, friends, and family members, the event was a passionate celebration of young talent from across the Eastern Townships.…
Townships Young Voices Arts and Writing Competition
Happy New Year! There are still three weeks left to enter the Townships Young Voices arts and writing competition for youth ages 11-29 who reside in the Eastern Townships. Sixteen prizes totaling $3,000 are available to be won in the categories of art, photography, fiction, nonfiction and poetry, plus a prize for…
Cardboard Watch
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…
Make your own Inspiration Jar!
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!