The Chester Tennis Club Summer Junior Tennis Program will be running from July 4th to August 26th, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 11:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, dependent on age and ability. The cost is $50 per week, all ages welcome. To register visit:  www.chestertennisclub.ca

Access Storage Chester presents the 10th Anniversary of "Picnic in the Park". This is a non-smoking event. There will be Live Music every sunny Tuesday at Lordly Park, Chester from July 5 to August 30. Check www.chester.ca for more information and any Event Cancellations. Admission is free - donations for the band are appreciated.

Western Shore Volunteer Fire Department is having a GARDEN PARTY on Saturday, August 13th. Punt Race Registration 9:00 am, Race starts 10:00 am.  Dollar Auction starts 9:30 am, draw 3:00 pm.  Parade registration 1:00 pm at Lawrence Hatt Road; Parade starts 2:00 pm.  Food Booth opens 3:00 pm.  Garden Party starts 6:00 pm.  Wheels: Blanket, Kiddy, Lobster, Variety, Teddy Bear, Scallop, Fishpond, Color, Chocolate.   Live Entertainment by the band "3AM".  Fireworks start approximately 10:00 pm.  Everyone welcome

There will be a Blueberry Supper at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) on Sunday, August 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Adults $15, Children (5-12 years) $7 and under 5 years $3. Enjoy ham & hodgepodge, blueberry dessert, tea & coffee. Eat-in OR Take-out. Fully accessible.

On Friday August 19th, stand-up comedian Jeff Leeson will be at the Chester Legion. With a perfect blend of traditional stand-up comedy and long-form improv, Jeff Leeson takes the audience on a journey with him while they witness the show not just being performed, but being created right in front of their eyes. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for youth under 20 and are available at Chesterplayhouse.ca

The Travels Band - a Pat Metheny tribute will be playing at Paul's Hall on Friday August 19th at 8pm,   Cost is $20 The Band is made up of: John Ebata is a sought after musician and band leader, Juno nominated producer, recording engineer and keyboard player.   Kevin Perkins, a Humber College Graduate is on guitar.  Peter LeBlanc is on fretless and upright bass,  and Tim Fisk, drummer and builder of drums.

On Saturday, August 20th, GN Thermoforming presents the PIP FUN FAIRE at Lordly Park, Chester from 1:00pm to 7:00 pm. The raindate is Sunday, August 21. Enjoy 6 Hours and 6 Bands. This event is a benefit for the Chester Volunteer Fire Dept., Lighthouse Foodbank and Chester PRO Kids.

John “Spyder” Macdonald brings Salt Water In Your Socks to life the weekend of August 26th-28th. The heartwarming story of the life and times of a Maritime fisherman is told through the tales and songs of Skipper Kevin Corkum. Written by Al Macdonald and Paul Ledoux, this one-man musical is an entertaining and uplifting show with classic folk songs and shanties, spine-tingling tales of life on the ocean, and many laughs. Tickets are $35 for adults, and $17.50 for youth…

The Sailing Away Art Show is taking place on August 27th and 28th at the Hooked Rug Museum of North America in Queensland from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days.  For more info visit www.aaandc.org or email: aspotoganartsandcrafts@gmail.com or Facebook: Aspotogan Arts & Crafts.

Join the Chester Playhouse on September 3rd for The North Barn Theatre Collectives latest work A Gorgon’s Tale. This new theatrical “puppet spectacle” tells the hopeful and imaginative story of a mythical being who, guided by multi-species kinship, brings new growth and change to a world in ruin. Tickets are Pay What You Can, with a suggested donation of $20 for adults, and $10 for youth under 20.  Shows start at 2pm and 7pm at Lordly Park

Celebrate Labour Day with Live Music on Monday, September 5, at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. There will be a Canteen with Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Pop & Water. Outside (weather permitting) and Inside (if it rains). Seating available or bring your own. For more info call 902-689-2147.