by Lorraine Payette, written October 15, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Autumn chose to weave its magic spell in Gananoque starting on September 28, bringing out not only the best in the harvest at the farmers’ market, but the annual indulgence known as Cultural Days. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written November 1, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Saturday, October 5, brought a world of fun as St. Joseph Catholic School held its fun fair for the kids, a major fund raiser for the school.
“Thank you to everyone who made the Annual Fun Fair a success,” said Natasha Medd, Fun Fair Chair. “We raised almost $11,000 this year. Thank you to the staff and families who attended and volunteered at the Fun Fair.” – to read more>
by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, October 31, 2013
(QUEEN’S PARK) – Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is encouraging high-school aged students from the riding with an interest in provincial affairs and current events to apply to be part of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s new Model Parliament Program. – to read more>
by Catherine Robinson, Clinical Coordinator, Language Express PSL
Don’t Wait and See!
It is very important that your child be able to speak clearly and ask questions, listen and follow instructions, and play appropriately with other children. 10-12% of preschool children have speech and language difficulties that will make it hard for them to succeed in school and in life. – to read more>
Deborah Dunleavy as Bea Tompkins
by Lorraine Payette and Deborah Dunleavy
(Gananoque, Ontario) Get ready for a magical trip back through time to the Swing Era of the 1940’s. Dunleavy’s warmly nostalgic one-woman musical features classics by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and other great swing composers. “At The Canoe Club Dance” opens on November 8, 8:00 pm, at the Ourtown Theatre, 365 William Street South in Gananoque, and runs for three performances. – to read more>
Melodia Monday at Christ Church in Gananoque
by Lorraine Payette, written October 24, 2013
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
– Psalm 100 King James Version
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) On Sunday, October 27, Christ Church (Anglican) in Gananoque is going to come alive with music as it hosts a performance of “A Little Jazz Mass”, part of yet separate from Jammin’ in the Islands. – to read more>
by Tanis Brown, Public Health Nurse, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, submitted October 25, 2013
Every Kid in Our Communities (EKIOC) is promoting the Power of Positive Parenting by Triple P as a widespread initiative within Leeds & Grenville counties. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 25, 2013
“We All Fall Down”, a new play written and directed by Maddi Ferris-Baker Carnrite, is holding more auditions. An original Orwellian fantasy, it focuses on love at a time when all human touch is forbidden. – to read more>
Strange
by Lorraine Payette, written October 22, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Scary things are happening at Dreams In Motion. Over at the Ourtown Theatre, 365 William Street South in Gananoque, decorations are going up and preparations are being made for their annual “Family Halloween Party”.
“On October 26th from 6pm-9pm we’ll be inviting all the ghosts, goblins black cats, witches and everyone else out to celebrate with us,” says Kerri Paquette of Dreams. “We will have a DJ, costume contests, door prizes, treats, crafts, lots of games and a special surprise. Tickets are $5 each and all funds go to Dreams In Motion.” – to read more>
Melodia Monday gets down to business as they practice at Christ Church
by Lorraine Payette, written October 21, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Name your music, and Gananoque will see to it that you can have it live on the weekend of October 25-27. Jammin’ In The 1,000 Islands is back for its fifth sizzling year, bringing all your favourites from throughout the area.
Every possible venue throughout the town will be filled with live music, from restaurants to storefronts, to fabulous feature cabaret performances at the Firehall Theatre. – to read more>
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