A new season of services begins at Half Moon Bay on June 30. Lorraine Payette/For Postmedia Network
(Gananoque, ON June 23, 2024) Starting on June 30 between 3 and 3:30 p.m., the boats will be at the PUC dock in Gananoque waiting for passengers to attend a new season of services at Half Moon Bay (HMB).
“Our first speaker of the year will be Reverend Erin Burns, Director of Faith and Spiritual Life, and Interfaith Chaplain at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario,” said George Horton of the HMB committee. “This is an Interdenominational service starting at 4 p.m. There will be an accessible water taxi each week for the service at the dock.”
Town Crier Brian Mabee and Poet Laureate Gretchen Huntley were among the special speakers at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Reverend Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro was among the special speakers at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Event organizer Debbie Donaldson led the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
The gatekeepers enter with the 30-foot red silk cloth that represents thee chosen community at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Some of the displaced persons fall into despair, wither and die during the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Members of the chosen community dance their love and appreciation for each other during the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
The community begins to admit the displaced into its ranks at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Eventually everyone is welcome to join the chosen com munity during the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
A rosy glow of safety surrounds everyone when they become part of the chosen community at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
With the community open to all, everyone rejoices at the performance of “Humankind” held in Joel Stone Park on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
(Gananoque, ON June 23, 2024) Humankind came to Joel Stone Park in Gananoque on June 22, reaching out to society to embrace all and make them one in the planetary community.
“Through music and dance this experience shows the struggles humankind is having to find its place in thee world,” said Town Crier Brian Mabee. “‘Humankind’ had its birth when the Trinity Movement Choir performed at the 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Toronto. In 2020, the pandemic intervened, and the movement choir expanded internationally, performing full seasons of new works online with Sacred Dance Guild members from Australia, New Zealand and Canada to Hawaii and across the contiguous United States joining the New York region dancers.”
About 35 people came out to enjoy the opening of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
About 35 people came out to enjoy the opening of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
LoA colourful selection of fishing lures is on display as part of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. rraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Numerous interactive displays are part of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Different types of fishng equipment are on display as part of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Live fish in a tank are part of Aquaculture, the new exhibit at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
The Link Trainer is one of the displays currently at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
The virtual reality program Oculus gives visitors a chance to experience flight at the Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
(Gananoque, ON June 20, 2024) The Thousand Islands History Museum in Gananoque opened its latest exhibit to the public on June 20. About 35 people came out to explore the new exhibit and get an idea of just what the subject is about.
“Our latest exhibit is Aquaculture: Farming the Waters, a travelling exhibit from Ingenium,” said Joanne van Dreumel, executive director of the museum. “We are excited to launch this new exhibition, which explores the world of aquaculture – the farming of fish, shellfish, and seaweed in oceans, lakes, and on land. Have you ever wondered how Canadian farmers produce seafood – not only on Canada’s coasts, but across the country? This colourful travelling exhibition from Ingenium is accessible, tactile, peppered with games and interactive materials, and will engage visitors of all ages. Come discover how Indigenous peoples have practiced aquaculture over millennia and explore how it has evolved in Canada.”
With hundreds of books to choose from it was hard to pick just one – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
A person has to be careful when selecting that special book for the summer. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Sometimes it seemed easier to work in groups. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Best friends paired up to make their best selections. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Sometimes it can be easier to decide when you check with friends. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Who can wait for holidays to get started on great reading? It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
(Gananoque, ON June 20, 2024) June 17-19 brought three busy, happy, and fulfilling days to the Gananoque Book Drive (GBD) as they visited Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School to distribute hundreds of free books to encourage literacy.
“We started 34 years ago in 1990,” said Julie Price. Head of the drive committee. “The U.N. had designated 1990 as International Literacy Year and a local chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority decided to commemorate the event by donating brand new books to the Toy Drive.”
The raffle table had a lot of interested people checking it out to see just what goodies were available at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
People drifted away on the music at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Chris Hum was just one of the great performers playing live at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
It didn’t take long to fill the pavilion right up with lovers of live music at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Stephen Haig was just one of the great performers playing live at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
Amanda Keeley was just one of the great performers playing live at the School House Jam ’24 fundraising concert held in Rockport on June 22. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
(Rockport, ON June 22, 2024) Things were jumping at the School House Recreation Hall in Rockport on June 22 at the annual School House Jam fundraising concert. For $5 admission audience members were treated to 9 solid hours of high-quality live music by performers from throughout the area. Featured were Chris Hum; Whiskey Smoke; Stephen Haig; Amanda Keeley; Crossing Borders 613; Mark Hunt, Brian Frommer and Alan Code; CR 5 Bluegrass; and a full two hours be headliner Jordy Jackson.
Numerous vendors were onsite along with a raffle table, cash bar, chicken barbecue, bouncy castle, and lots of games and prizes.
The Thousand Islands Association (TIA) is excited to announce that it’s time to buy your tickets for the Shoreline Breakfast and AGM to be held on Saturday July 20. Pre-payment for breakfast is required. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
(Gananoque, July 13, 2024) The Thousand Islands Association has been protecting residents of the Thousand Islands for 90 years with shoal markers and other projects. An international organization, they will be holding their AGM and popular shore breakfast on Saturday July 20 with registration at 8 a.m. and breakfast starting at 8:30.
“The Thousand Islands Association (TIA) is excited to announce that it’s time to buy your tickets for the Shoreline Breakfast and AGM,” said the association in a recent press release. “TIA’s social event of the year is happening once again along the banks of the St. Lawrence River at the 1,000 Islands Playhouse.”
Pre-payment for breakfast is required with adults at $15.99 and children under 10 at $8.99.
Captured by Rockport Cruise Lines mate Janet Gaylord, this year’s celebrity party animal was all set to keep up with her hobby as a Furball-ologist snapping pictures and learning about all the other cool cats and sly dogs who came out to enjoy the GDHS Furball fundraising cruise on August 25. supplied by Janet Gaylord
(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.”
Janice Penney of Brockville demonstrated wool spinning at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Catherine Blatch brought her tools and demonstrated bobbin lace making ay the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
A sample of the bobbin lace being made by Catherne Blatch at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Lots or people came out to visit the Mallorytown Communty Development Committee’s display at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
L-r, Karolyn and Marta of the St. Lawrence Islands National Park brought a display of local reptiles to the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
The Brockville Social Club provided some of the live music at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Amy Heddon of Head in Hats was one of the vendors at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
There were vendors selling all kinds of wonderful things at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Evelyn Wright (6) of Jamee’s Farm brought her Sebright chickens to the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Joseph Wright (9) got his face painted at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
Mr. Bubbles Victor Limbeek is always a major hit with the kids at the Mallorytown Village Fair on August 26. Lorraine Payette
(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/ .
L-r, Chris Lariviere, Captain Sean Craft, and Mackenzie Vanslyke from the Gananoque Fire Department ran the fireboat demonstration at the Catching Fish with Cops event at Joel Stone Park on August 13. Families fished together off the docks at the Thousand Islands Boat Museum while other activities took place in the park. Lorraine Payette
(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.”
An arched trellis is an invitation to see more. The Gananoque Horticultural Society will be holding their Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, July 10. copyright Lorraine Payette
(Gananoque, ON) After two years of following pandemic protocols and being unable to hold their normal public events, the Gananoque Horticultural Society (GHS) is happy to be able to once again invite everyone to attend their Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, July 10.
“This is our first garden tour since 2019,” said Joan MacKinnon, GHS secretary. “Some of the gardens have been ‘on hold’ since 2020, while others were just chosen this spring. There’s not really a theme to the tour, but we’re always looking for appealing back gardens preferably within town. We are always on the lookout for gardens though sometimes gardeners contact us, and we go to take a look – interesting and unusual plantings always appeal to everyone.”
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