Danville to host Townshippers’ Day 2010

Sherbrooke, March 8, 2010. Danville is to host Townshippers’ Day 2010 on September 17-18, announced Townshippers’ Association’s president, Michael van Lierop.

"We are confident the Danville community will put on a fabulous celebration," commented van Lierop. "They are experienced organizers and have a history of bringing together the English- and French-speaking communities on a regular basis with great success!"

Townshippers’ Day 2010 helps mark the 150th anniversary of Danville. Plans include a special arts gala on Friday evening, followed by exhibits and entertainment on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We’re pleased to host Townshippers’ Day 2010 and include it in the celebrations for Danville’s 150th anniversary,” said Robert McKeage, who chairs the new organizing committee. “We’re expecting throngs of people to come enjoy Danville with us.”

Townshippers’ Day is a cultural festival and information fair which brings together English-speaking and French-speaking neighbours to celebrate the Eastern Townships’ rich heritage in a bilingual climate of mutual respect and friendship.

This will be Townshippers’ Association’s 31st annual T-Day. Each year it is hosted by a different municipality or area. In 2009, it was hosted by Ayer’s Cliff. A list of all the T-Days past can be found here.

For more information about Townshippers’ Day 2010, contact Kate Wisdom at Townshippers’ Association’s Montérégie-East office, 450-242-4421 (toll free 1-877-242-4421) or kw@townshippers.qc.ca.

Councillor Francine Labelle-Girard of the Town of Danville, Organizing Committee Chairperson Robert McKeage and Community & Culture Coordinator Kate Wisdom in front of Danville’s 150th anniversary sign.

CREDIT: Rachel Garber