Get ready to bust a gut at the 1000 Islands Comedy Festival on March 23 & 24, 2012 for our next comedy festival in Gananoque. The show opens on Friday March 23 at 7:30 pm with a 2 hour gala featuring the funniest man alive! Saturday March 24 you have two choices; 7:30pm Comedy Gala for 2 side-splitting hours or put on your big guy pants and brave the adult only ‘Uncensored’ ‘Blue Show’ kicking off at 10:00pm and get ready for some downtown fun in in the serenity of the 1000 Islands proving that yes you can have your cake and eat it too!

Tickets for any of the three shows are $20 per person or as we like to say FREE but the popcorn is $20.

Location is at the 1000 Islands Playhouse 690 Charles St S, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 1A1. For tickets please visit: www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

February 5, 2012 – Winston Choi
at the Firehall Theatre, South Street at Charles

Laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano Competition and winner of France’s 2002 Concours International de Piano 20e siecle d’Orleans, Canadian pianist Winston Choi is an inquisitive performer whose fresh approach to standard repertory, and masterful understanding, performance and commitment to works by living composers, make him one of today’s most dynamic young concert artists.
 
 
April 13, 2012 – Jayme Stone
at the Firehall Theatre, South Street at Charles

Two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone makes music inspired by folk traditions from around the world. His latest album, Room of Wonders, explores music from Norway, Sweden, Bulgaria, Brazil, Italy and North America. The repertoire includes a movement from Bach’s French Suite, a Moorish sword-fighting dance and Stone’s lush, edgy originals.
 
 
April 27, 2012 – Ensemble Caprice
at the Firehall Theatre, South Street at Charles

Under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute and Sophie Lariviere. Ensemble Caprice is renowned for its innovative, entertaining and lively interpretations of baroque music. We are delighted to be bringing you this group, which for 20 years has received national and international acclaim for its performances of “exuberant panache and jaw-dropping virtuosity”.

Events take place February 15-19, 2012. For more information click here.

For more information contact:
1000islandspondapalooza@gmail.com
613-382-1800 X 399

Enter your team in advance for $160.00 per team. Everyone receives a gift from the Association for participating. There will be a Silent Auction Table and Prize Draws. Support a great cause and have fun doing so!

For more Info Call Dave Balderson at 613 382-3334 ext 2303 Or email him at dbalderson@gananoque.ca

There will be activities for the whole family including: Jumping Castle, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Vendor Craft Stalls, Silent Auction and more…

Games and prizes for best costume and scavenger hunt. Enjoy light refreshments including hot dogs and cotton candy.

Event is followed by the “Adults Only Halloween Dance” from 8pm-1am. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple. Light buffet dinner included.

All proceeds go to the special olympics in Kingston.

For more information call 613-548-4170 or visit www.mylesacres.com

Come hear some great Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Swing, Rock, and Soul by artist such as The Commitments, The Blues Brothers, Otis Redding, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, BB King, Downchild Blues Band, CCR, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, and so much more!

For more information visit: www.caigers.ca | www.andreandthejtones.com.

Periodic weed harvesting of your waterfront areas will in many instances prove to be an effective means of aquatic plant control. The rooted aquatic weeds must produce sufficient food in their leaves to maintain their root systems. Frequent cuttings of the leaves will eventually lead to death of the root system. Like weeding the garden, it is necessary to watch for the early development of potential problems and remove the AQUATIC WEEDS as they become established and before they spread over large areas.

The more Aquatic Weeds you remove during the spring, summer and fall the less aquatic weeds that will be on your lake front or pond.

Call Jason at www.SeaweedDoctor.com by telephone at 613 530 0486 to help with your complete Aquatic Control of Lake Weeds and full removal and disposal of aquatic plant growth.

Providing chemical free aquatic weed harvesting in the Rideau Lakes area and the Rideau Waterways and lakes in Eastern Ontario.

Approved by the Ministry of National Resources and Parks Canada who control the Rideau Canal Waterways.

Admission is $5 to buy, sell and trade. Any ladies and accompanied Children under 16 are FREE. Come out for Firearms, Ammunition, Knives, Military Antiques, and Hunting Gear & Fishing Tackle.
ALL FIREARM LAWS ARE TO BE OBEYED / TRIGGER LOCKS ARE REQUIRED

For Show Info & Table Inquiries Call John – 613 928-2382 or email siderisjp@sympatico.ca.

Everyone is given a number and the first of their five playing cards at registration. The next morning, there’s a safety meeting for all drivers where we lay out the course we’ll be cruising for the day including any hazards, slow speed zones and the all important lunch stop! Then the boats take to the water behind the official pace boat for the Rendez-vous event, stopping at predetermined locations and picking up their next four cards to make a poker hand.

Back at the event that evening, the hands are revealed and prizes awarded by our famous MC for the best hand, best boat, best dressed crew, and much more.

For the second event we will return to where Poker Runs started some 25 years ago: Gananoque, Ontario. On July 22nd and 23rd, 2011 they’ll converge on the beautiful waterfront and cruise around the St. Lawrence River’s in the well protected waters amongst the many limestone islands. The scenery is spectacular and it’s a great spot to get that photo of you and your boat that you can blow up and frame! Just cruise on up to the pace boat and we’ll snap a few for you to choose from later at the registration tent.

For more information visit: www.powerboating.com.

Are you experiencing aquatic weeds taking over your shoreline, preventing you from enjoying a refreshing swim or causing your boat propellers to get tangled? This is an increasing problem in most lakes and ponds in the Rideau Lakes area.

There are a few solutions to control lake and pond weeds and seaweed removal without using harmful chemicals or slaving away for hours without removing the actual problem.

The WeedRoller detaches existing weeds and agitates the lake bed, leaving your swimming and docking area free of lake weeds. This prevents more weed growth for a clean, sandy lake bottom and a pleasant swimming area.

Another solution is to take advantage of the Aquatic Weed Harvester Service offered by Seaweed Doctor. Check our website www.seaweeddoctor.com.

Call Jason for a free estimate and evaluation of your shoreline at 613-530-0486.
*Permit is required