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Kin Club of Gananoque joins GAN in teaching arts to kids

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  • Jonah works on texturizing hid hand-build clay project during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Sal gets a few pointers from Barb Bakker during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Logan and Sal get a few pointers from Anneka Schagen during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • At the first session of the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6 each participant received a plan for a project, materials, and a special “Rock Star” medal for their work. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Working together, the Kin Club of Gananoque and the Gananoque Arts Network are bringing the Kin Mud Club to Gananoque for July 6 through August 24. L-r, Dennis O’Connor, GAN; John Hodges, Kin Club; Pat Lalonde, Anneka Schagen, and Barb Bakker, GAN. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • There’s a special feel to the clay when working on a wheel during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Instructor Beatrice Eberhard helps Mikaela learn to use the wheel during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • The hand build piece may be textured or smooth depending on the individual’s taste during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON July 7, 2024) There’s something timeless about playing in the mud and clay may be one of the most popular muds around. Squishing it in the fingers, moulding it into different shapes, seeing exactly what it can and can’t do. Staining clothes and skin and hair all in the search for creative expression. Whether making a free form art piece or a functional utensil, its versatility calls people of all ages to come out and explore.

“Gananoque Arts Network (GAN) was looking for funding to provide free hand-build and wheel pottery classes for kids and youth through the summer months,” said Dennis O’Connor, chair of GAN. “Because of their previous generosity to this not-for-profit community art center, I approached them with the Kin Mud Club project.”

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RibFest triumphs despite wild weather

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  • The younger kids got a chance to do a rescue obstacle course with the fire department, saving both an infant and an adult at the RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Crowds were eager to try offerings from four great ribbers at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Two pirates greeted Town Crier Brian Mabee (right) on their ship, just part of the kid zone entertainment at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Mike Myers was only one of the musicians performing at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Ladies of all ages got up to dance to the free music at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Local resident Peggy Haggerty thoroughly enjoyed the ribs at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • LorrJen Berry (left) joined Eileen and Glenna Wilberforce as they enjoyed RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque.a ine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Rotary President Bern Hudson spoke on behalf of the Rotary at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The extremely popular annual event is brought to town by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Lions RibFest organizer Doug Charbonneau spoke on behalf of the Lions Club at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The extremely popular annual event is brought to town by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • The dignitaries came out to support RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. L-r, Town Crier Brian Mabee, Gananoque Mayor John Beddows, MPP Steve Clark Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, and Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Six brave duckie wranglers selected the winning entrants from the duckie drop RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Front l-r, Arlo, Mia, Claire, Avery, Ava and Colin, rear Town Crier Brian Mabee. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Kouri’s Kopters dropped the duckies into the “pond” at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Avery selecting the first winning duckie RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Members of the Gananoque Skating Club picked up the leftover duckies at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The small plastic toys will be used again next year. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Town Crier Brian Mabee helped the Lions Club distribute Canada Day cupcakes at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Ready to repel all boarders, young pirates joined in on the fun at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON July 1, 2024) The Gananoque Rotary and Lions Clubs teamed up once again for a successful RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre. The four-day event included entertainment for all ages, vendors, and of course, the ribs. The four ribbers were Jack the Ribber, Route 55 BBQ, Silver Bullet BBQ, and Smoke House Bandits, and other food vendors were also available on-site.

“The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year,” says the website at www.1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca/ . “The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy.”

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Humankind dance performance provokes thought about displaced persons

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  • 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.”

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