100 years and going strong
by Lorraine Payette, written August 28, 2013
(LANSDOWNE, ONTARIO) With all the advances in agriculture over time, a straight furrow is still important. And the 4-H is still going strong, teaching young people this and all the other skills they need to keep farms alive and healthy far into the future.
This year is the 100th anniversary of the International Ploughing Match. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 28, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Get ready for some fun musical art as the Blue Piano comes to Gananoque on Thursday, August 29. The piano is being installed, and festivities will begin at 4:00 pm at the Farmers Market in Town Park as Monika Seiler and Alison Macdonald from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (currently playing at the Thousand Islands Playhouse) come out to play a little something for those assembled at the site. – to read more>
From Arthur Child Museum – Linda Mainse – Also 1813, The Shipwrights’ War and Other Stories
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s schooner Lois McClure will be in port at the PUC dock adjacent to Joel Stone Heritage Park, Water St., Gananoque from 6 pm Thursday August 29th to 10 am Saturday August 31st, open to the public from 11 – 6 pm on August 30th, during her tour commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial. As well, Art Cohn will present an evening talk titled “Shipwrecks: The Lake Champlain Experience” on Thursday, August 29th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum, followed by refreshments. “The shipbuilding races and naval battles of 1813 helped to determine the outcome of the War of 1812, and left a legacy of shipwrecks beneath the waters of the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain,” explains Art Cohn, Special Project Director. “Our dynamic outreach program explores history where it happened, on the anniversary of the cross-border war that ushered in 200 years of peace.” – to read more>
Kevin Head LIVE!
by Lorraine Payette, written August 19, 2013
(KINGSTON, ONGTARIO) Finally! After a long, self-imposed hiatus from recording, Kingston’s Kevin Head is releasing a new CD on September 8. Entitled “Kevin Head LIVE!”, this latest musical offering is just that-and more so. – to read more>
submitted by Barb Morrison, Aug. 19, 2013 – Mallorytown, ON
(MALLORYTOWN, ONTARIO) Mallorytown’s got talent, and it’s on display this Saturday, August 24, when the Mallorytown Village Fair returns for its fourth year.
With local performers, heritage demonstrations and over 30 local artists, artisans, and vendors, the fair is “a step back in time,” with an emphasis on family fun and good old-fashioned ingenuity, skill and some amazing home-grown talent. – to read more>
Bruce Kauffman, featured poet
by Lorraine Payette, written August 18, 2013
(BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO) There’s a real treat in store for all of Brockville as “From Here to Infinity” Gallery presents its first monthly Poetry Evening. Billed as “In To ‘Texts’”, it features poetry and prose “from all media”, and will offer readings by Michael Casteels, Deborah Dunleavy, Paul Chaput and Nel Coloma-Moya. The featured artist for the evening is Bruce Kauffman. – to read more>
The Gananoque Fire Fighters Association is once again holding their annual cruise on the GBL Islander IV in support of local children’s programmes. Shown here, l-r, engineer Erik Gustafsson, captain Tim Brookes, Kathy MacRae of GBL, professional firefighter Blake Richardson, first mate James Clarke, and GBL general Manager Bill Hayes.
by Lorraine Payette, written August 8, 2013
“One o’clock, two o’clock, three o’clock rock!”
– Rock Around the Clock
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Get ready for a hot time on the St. Lawrence River while supporting a great cause as the Gananoque Fire Fighters Association presents their 10th annual fundraiser, a magnificent 1000 Island Boat Cruise on board the Gananoque Boat Line’s Islander IV, Saturday, September 28, 2013.
“We want everyone to know that all proceeds from this event will go to helping out kids’ programs in Gananoque,” says Blake Richardson, professional fire fighter stationed in Gananoque. At $15 apiece, tickets are a great value. Boarding time is 5:30 pm with departure at 6:00 pm for a four hour cruise through the breathtaking 1000 Islands. They may be purchased from any Gananoque Fire Fighter, and are available at the Fire Station at 340 Herbert Street. Be sure to buy early to guarantee your place on this wonderful tour. – to read more>
photo by Lorraine Payette
(PRESCOTT, ONTARIO) Food Matters Coalition MEDIA RELEASE – August 12, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
8:45 am – 12:00 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 141 Henry St., Prescott
https://prescott-gardening.eventbrite.com
Saturday, September 14, 2013
8:45 am – 12:00 pm, Brunton Community Hall, 1702 – 9th Line, Beckwith
https://beckwith-gardening.eventbrite.com
Water Wise Gardening
As water becomes more and more a limited resource, the methods used for gardening need to be adapted. The topics of how, where and why to establish gardens that require less water will be discussed. Suggestions for water collection, such as a rain barrel, will be offered. – to read more>
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Media Release – August 12, 2013
(LEEDS-GRENVILLE, ONTARIO) Together with partner veterinarians and municipalities, the Health Unit is offering the community Rabies Vaccination Clinics throughout the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties. The Rabies Vaccination Clinics will be held on September 11 and 18, 2012. Check out the locations where you can get your dog or cat vaccinated against rabies: http://www.healthunit.org/rabies/rabies_clinics_2013.pdf. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written August 10, 2013
“Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town?
I’m gonna rouge my knees and roll my stockings down…”
– All That Jazz
(ROCKPORT, ONTARIO) All you gangsters and molls, listen close, there’s a new speak-easy in town where the music’s hot and the joint is jumpin’ till the milkman comes. Honey, you know what I’m talking about, and when the coppers bust the doors down, it’s 23-skiddoo!
All the swells are gonna be there in Rockport with the rum runners, flappers, gangsters, molls, and kiddos when they come out to paint the town during Prohibition Days, August 16 – 18. The Brian Downey Band will be sizzling at Friday night’s street dance, and tell Charlie at the speak easy the word is “river rat”. If you’re okay, he’ll let you in. – to read more>
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