Almonte in Praise! - theHumm April 2015
Almonte in Praise! - theHumm April 2015
Back by popular demand: Almonte in Praise! Mark your calendars for 7:30pm on Saturday, May 2, and get ready for a delightful evening of music. This year’s event will be held at Almonte United Church, at 106 Elgin Street. There is no admission cost, but any donations to cover the cost of music would be gratefully accepted.
This unique and uplifting ecumenical celebration of music and Christian fellowship was initiated by Doretha L. Murphy last year as the final celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. This year’s organizers, Ian Douglas (director of the Folk Choir at Almonte United), Cathy Giles (organist and choir director of Holy Name of Mary Parish), and Ms. Murphy, envision this celebration continuing as an annual event.
Almonte churches will join in a mass choir conducted by Ms. Murphy, organist and choir director at St. Paul’s. In addition, each area choir and praise team is also invited to present up to three musical works. Make sure to arrive early, as the crowd was so great at last year’s event that people had to be turned away.
If you have any questions or are interested in participating, contact your choir director or call Ms. Murphy at 565–3993.
Sally Hansen:April Fool! - theHumm April 2015
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Art… and Soul
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Hiking for Hospice - theHumm April 2015
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Find Humour and Pathos at The Salvage Shop - theHumm April 2015
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Check Your Selfie Before YouWreck Your Selfie - theHumm April 2015
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Dear Miss Write,
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Brock and Brunch - theHumm April 2015
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