(Rockport, Ontario – August 26, 2023)
It was the purr-fect night to get out and get your party animal on as the Gananoque and District Humane Society (GDHS) held its 10th Furball fundraiser on a boat provided by Rockport Cruise Lines.
“We had a terrific response,” said Kelly Croft of GDHS. “We sold 149 tickets and raised $4,880.”
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(Lenox and Addington, ON – August 26, 2023)
Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking that we all pay close attention to the fact that kids are going back to school, and we need to be careful to help keep them safe.
“During this back-to-school season, we can expect more traffic, busses, and children on the roads during their rush-hour commutes,” said Provincial Constable David Yome, Community Safety/Media Relations Officer. “As students return to the classroom, the OPP reminds motorists of the importance of sharing our roadways responsibly.”
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(Mallorytown, ON – August 26, 2023)
Coming back from the pandemic has not hurt the Mallorytown Village Fair. Originated in 2010, it lets people step back in time to the simple pleasures of live music throughout the day, a chance for kids to play old fashioned heritage games, adults could enjoy demonstrations of old skills like lace making and spinning. The library had a book sale and plenty of local artisans and vendors were available selling a wide variety of hand made items. A collection of poultry and produce was on display in addition to competitions in baking, floral and crafts. Educational booths had been brought in by Cataraqui Conservation, St. Lawrence Islands National Park, and the Mallorytown Community Development Committee. To learn more about other annual activities in the village go to mallorytown.ca/visitors/annual-events/ .
(Gananoque, ON – August 26, 2023)
The Gananoque Seniors Association (GSA) is enrolling new members to become part of their group. Currently they have more than 130 people, but are hoping others will join them.
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(Gananaoque, ON – August 13, 2023)
The wharf at the Thousand Islands Boat Museum (TIBM) in Gananoque filled up with eager young fisherfolk as the town’s first Catching Fish with Cops event took place on August 13 from 9 a.m. until noon. A free event for the community, it splashed over into Joel Stone Park as well and offered families a great opportunity to get out and enjoy each other’s company while experiencing the fun and relaxing adventure of catch and release fishing. The event was organized by the Gananoque Police Service and featured not only fishing but face painting, a bouncy castle, a display by the Gananoque Fireboat, rides on a vintage tugboat provided by TIBM, and a barbecue lunch with drinks.
“We are proud to say that Catching Fish with Cops is sponsored by the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation’s Kids and Cops Fishing Days, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting recreational fishing,” said event organizer, Mike Driscoll. “It is also supported by the Gananoque Fire Department, the Police Association of Ontario, the Town of Gananoque, the Gananoque Police Association and Canadian Tire. And we want to give a special thank you this year to Baldree’s No Frills for their sponsorship and making the barbecue possible.”
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(Lansdowne, ON – August 19, 2023)
Lansdowne’s second annual Show ‘N Shine was a major hit with local people as all the best toys came out to show their stuff.
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