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The Cochrane Coffee Chat – October 8, 2020

Samantha Nickerson2 min readOctober 8, 2020Add comment

Tune in on Thursdays at 3 pm LIVE on our Facebook page, to chat about all things Cochrane & upcoming events!

News & Events for October 8th
> A few spots left for the Pop-Up Holiday Market – Nov. 6 to Dec. 20, 2020 – Quirk Social – https://www.facebook.com/quirksocial/posts/675239256436889
> The Pink Porcupine Boutique (on 2nd Ave. across from the Cochrane Coffee Traders) is offering a 10% discount on purchases with food bank donation! Thurs. to Sun. from 11am to 6pm. – Cochrane Activettes

> Book sale at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society – Sat / Sun 10 am to 4 pm

> JACKET RACKET – Donate gently used winter clothing and Hallow’een costumes around town for families in need. More info: 403-851-2250

>The Alan Jackson Experience Tribute Solo Show at the Legion, Friday starting at 7 pm. A few tickets left – $20!

> The Venue Bar & Grill hosts everyone’s favourite Catch 22 at The Venue Night 1 & Catch 22 at The Venue Night 2

> Congratulations to our Photo of the Week contest winner @san.alvarez – great autumn shot!

> Coming up: Tuesday, October 13th – 6 pm Town Council Meeting – watch it in person at the Cochrane Ranchehouse or watch the live stream!

**If you ordered masks/sweatshirts/T-shirts – check your inboxes. Pick-up instructions have been sent! AND if you ordered some ‘Keep Calm and Cochrane On’ merchandise, take a selfie in your gear and send it to us to share!

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND COCHRANE!

x Sam

 

 

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Samantha Nickerson

Samantha is the Founder of Urbancasual.ca and is also the Lead Content Creator. She is a community inspired individual who is always looking for better ways to serve and connect the community, whether it be through the sharing of stories or organizing local events.

Samantha also designs websites & is a digital marketer.

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