Valentine’s Day Celebration

Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14, each year.

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

Many people give gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Common gifts are:
•    Flowers, particularly red roses.
•    Chocolates and/or candy.
•    Teddy bears.
•    Toy hearts.
•    Sparkling wine.
•    Cosmetics.
•    Clothing, including lingerie.
•    Jewelry.

Many people also thought that birds chose their mates at this time of year. Around the year 1380, the English poet Chaucer wrote a poem for the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia. This is thought to be the first association between celebrations of romantic love and St Valentine’s Day on February 14. The connection remained important throughout the middle ages.

The most common symbols of Valentine’s Day are heart shapes, which are used to decorate many things, including cards, trees, wrapping paper, cookies and gift boxes. Other symbols associated with February 14 are pairs of birds, cute teddy bears, Cupid and his arrows and couples kissing or embracing. The colors red and pink are often associated with Valentine’s Day.

Date :
Feb 14, 2017 @ all day

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How Sweet It Is : Cabaret Music Series

Artisan Entertainment presents HOW SWEET IT IS/ Cabaret Music Series Saturday February 25, 2017 – 7:30pm & Sunday February 26, 2017 – 2:30pm. We celebrate the great music of James Taylor, John Denver, and Jimmy Buffett. Featuring Doug Reansbury, Cliff Edwards, Jeff Callery, Duncan Holt, Ken Hall, and Mark Wilkins. Hear “Sweet Baby James”, “Fire and Rain”, “Back Home Again”, “Country Roads”, “Changes In Attitude”, “Come Monday”, and many other favourites.

Subscriptions and group rates are available by calling the Playhouse Box Office 613-382-7020, or in-person at the Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street Gananoque ON.

Date:

Saturday, Feb 25 at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

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Sunday, Feb 26, at 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Event location:

Firehall Theatre
185 South Street, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Phone contact: 613-382-7020

Website: 1000islandsplayhouse.com

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February Meeting – Gananoque Horticultural Society

The February meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday , February 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carveth Care Centre, Herbert St. entrance.

The featured program is “Herbs”. Nancy Cole will introduce us to herbs, including how to grow  them and their uses. We are “Green” . Please Bring a Mug. Light refreshments and door prizes. Visitors Welcome.

Date:

Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017 from 7-8:30 pm

Contact Name: Joan MacKinnon
Contact Email: gan.hort.soc@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 613 463 9406
Contact Organization: Gananoque Horticultural Society

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Growing Herbs

Nancy Cole will give us an introduction to growing herbs.
All welcome.

You may also like the following events from the same organizer:

• This March, 8th March, 07:00 pm, Photography in the Garden in Gananoque
• This April, 12th April, 07:00 pm, Lawn Care in Gananoque
• This May, 10th May, 07:00 pm, Lilies in Gananoque

Date:

Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017 at 7 pm

Event location:

Carveth Care Centre, 375 James Street, Gananoque, Canada

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It’s All Good

A concert to lift your Winter Spirits! Come hear the Gananoque Youth Choir in their first official concert! Chase your winter blues away with some uplifting tunes!

Date:

Sunday, Feb 12, 2017 at 2 pm

Event location:

Gananoque Youth Choir,

175 Stone Street, Gananoque, Canada

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 Annual Potluck Supper and Awards

 
JANUARY 11, 2017 Annual Potluck Supper – 6:00 pm – A Potluck Supper – only the best home cooking! Plus ‘Our 96th Year in Review’, and 2016 Awards presentation.
 
Date :
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 – from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
 
Event location :
CARVETH CARE HERBERT ST ENTRANCE
Gananoque, ON
 
Contact :
Penny Stewart – 613-546-6093
Email : gan.hort.soc@gmail.com

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Ladies Chocoholic Bonspiel

 
Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a day of fun, tasty drinks, delightful treats, a fabulous full course lunch and wonderful prizes!
 
Our bonspiel is notorious for its decadent homemade desserts! Don’t miss out on these tasty treats!!
Fees : $160 Per Team – **35% of entry fees will go toward prizes**
 
Date :
Saturday, January 14, 2017 – from 8:00am to 5:00pm
 
Event location :
Gananoque Curling Club
300 William Street, Gananoque, ON K7G 2T7
 
Contact :
Jayne Curtis – 613-382-3281
Email : info@gananoquecurlingclub.com
Website : www.gananoquecurlingclub.com

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Regular Council Meetings

 
Regular Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Call to Order and Closed Sessions of Council may vary depending on time needed for Closed Session of Council.  Open Sesion of Council will commence at 6:00pm.
 
Committee of the Whole Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month and will commence directly after the Regular Council Meeting.  To view the agenda for the Committee of the Whole, please go to the Committee and Board Meeting page.
 
Most meetings are conducted in the boardroom at the Emergency Services Building
 
Date :
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 – 6:00pm
 
Event location :
340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, ON

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A beautiful Noise

 
A Cabaret Music Series. Artisan Entertainment presents A BEAUTIFUL NOISE/ Cabaret Music Series Saturday January 28, 2017 – 7:30pm & Sunday January 29, 2017 – 2:30pm We feature the music of two of the greatest singers in American music history, Neil Diamond and Karen Carpenter. You will be treated to a performance by Cliff Edwards, Michelle and their great band!
 
Date :
Saturday, January 28,2017 at 7:30 pm
And
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:30 pm
 
Event location :
Firehall Theatre,
185 South Street Gananoque ON K7G 2T8
 
Contact :
Playhouse Box Office 613-382-7020
Website : tickets.1000islandsplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=0

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It’s time for a scenic fall colour boat cruise in Ontario.

If you’re like us, you never tire of that annual rite known as the fall colours. It’s when forests and meadows and treed boulevards turn from green to a riot of reds, yellows and oranges. It’s the colour of happiness, though tinged with a bit of sadness because after all, this display of natural beauty leaves little doubt that summer, alas, is truly over.

If you’re like us and love water, you’ll want to fit a cruise into your 2012 leaf-peeping tours. The combination of fresh air, vivid colours and shimmering waters is truly good for the soul. To help you set your compass, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite fall colour boat cruises in Ontario. The most popular cruises are booking up fast, so don’t wait to make that reservation!

Dinner includes: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, hot seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, mixed green salad, pumpkin praline pie and coffee or tea.

Fees :

• $52.50 per adult with meal or $36.50 per adult without meal.
• Children 3-5 cruise and meal $8.00
• Children 6-12 cruise and meal $28.50

Tickets must be purchased prior to October 8th if purchasing meal package
Tickets available at Gananoque Boat Line office

Date :

Sunday, October 9th, 2016 – 1 to 3 pm

Event location :

Gananoque Boat Line 280 Main Street Gananoque

Contact :

Phone contact : 1.888.717.4837

Annual Ribfest held in conjunction with Canada Day Celebrations, Great 1000 Islands Ducky Race at Confederation Park, Fireworks at sunset.  Four professional ribbers, food vendors, merchandise vendors, free live entertainment throughout day, evening and weekend.  Kidz zone, inflatibles, climging wall, demonstrations as well as Birds of Prey show.

Come and enjoy a great day or stay for the weekend in the heart of the 1000 Islands.  Browse, shop, relax, taste the delicious ribs and discover the sites, legends, and history Gananoque has to offer, See why we call it Paradise! • Something for Everyone! • Days of fun for the whole family! • Music, entertainment, vendors, beer tent. • Lots of great ribs and pulled pork to eat! • Gananoque Town Park ball diamond, King Street, Gananoque

Great food, lots of fun and games for the children and mouth watering ribs, chicken, and othe kiosks on site.

Rotary arts & craft fair Sat & Sun and Lions shore breakfast on the Sunday. Great fun for the entire week end.

Lions and Rotary sponsored event. No Admission Charge

 
Date :
from Thursday, June 30, 2016 – 11:00am to Sunday, July 3, 2016 – 11:00pm

 
Event location :
Town Hall Park, Gananoque, Ontario

 
Contact :
Contact Name: Emily Bell
Contact Phone: 613 530-7355
Contact Email: ebell@bickertonbrokers.com
Website: http://www.ganribfest.com/
Contact Organization: 1000 Islands Family Ribfest

Enjoy a three course meal with live, light music and the 1000 islands as your everchanging backdrop.

Meal includes: Roasted pork tenderloin with apple wine gravy, roasted potatoes, fresh vegetables, mixed green salad, warm bread, dessert and coffee or tea.

Entertainment by Spare Change Admission Details: Admission $49.95 per person

Gananoque Boat Line operates five triple-decker, all-aluminum vessels. Facilities on board include: rest rooms on each deck, coffee shop and refreshments. There are five open decks and two fully enclosed decks. The Gananoque Boat Line fleet is inspected and certified by Transport Canada – one of the highest standards in the world!

The Gananoque Boat Line features the newest, largest, best appointed tour vessels in North America. Facilities on board include: rest rooms on each deck, coffee shop and refreshments, also featuring electric heating for spring and fall cruising.

The 2.5 hour tour is the most comprehensive of all the tour of the 1000 islands. Tour the Canadian and American sides of the river. Travel down the Seaway channel. Pass under both the Canadian and American spans of the 1000 Islands international bridge.

Please click here to buy tickets
or here  (for coupons).

 
Date :
Friday, May 27, 2016 – from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Location event :
Gananoque Boat Line 280 Main Street Gananoque

Contact :
Contact name: Kathy MacRae
e-mail: info@ganboatline.com
Phone contact: 613-382-2144
Contact organization: Gananoque Boat Line
Website: http://www.ganboatline.com/

The 1000 Islands Playhouse Live Theatre package includes:

• A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
• Continental buffet breakfast
• A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
• A performance at the Thousand Islands Playhouse live theatre on Gananoque’s waterfront

Located on the banks of the St Lawrence River in Gananoque, Ontario, the Thousand Islands Playhouse is the most popular summer theatre in Eastern Ontario. It has earned its reputation for producing works with very high production values. Attracting more than 44,000 tourists and area residents per year, the Thousand Islands Playhouse will surely impress you!

The rates vary according to dates, room type and package inclusions. Visit our ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (https://reservations.1000islandtours.com/)to get your rate; or call us Toll Free at 1-800-267-9497 and allow our friendly front desk staff to help you plan your 1000 Islands Getaway!

Please Note: there are no double discounts and packages must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment. Packages are subject to availability of the attraction and hotel. Rates and Packages are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds for unused portions of packages.

Book your 1000 Islands Playhouse Live Theatre package today!

1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce presents: Girls’ Night Out, Friday April 22, 2016 from 5:00 – 10:00pm.

Last years Girls’ Night out was a smashing success. Let’s make this years even better. Come out for a night of fun, friends & food.

Get your besties together & come out for a night devoted to women. No Men Allowed. Shop for clothes, accessories & jewelry. Expand your creativity with crafts, art & art supplies. Pamper yourself with candles, bath bombs, beauty products, comfy sheets, Adult products & gifts. Satisfy your sweet tooth, check out healthy lifestyles, watch or participate in Belly Dance, Zumba, Martial Arts & Cardio Fitness demos. Take home a memory from our “Selfie Booth”, costumes available provided by Thousand Islands Playhouse. Enjoy a mini massage, hand massage, mini makeover or a new doo for your hair. Plus much much more. Check out the vendors or become a vendor.

Admission Details: Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the door. There will be a cash bar and food for purchase.

Mark your calendars for April 22nd & get your shopping list ready.

Date :
Friday, April 22, 2016 – from 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Location event:
Firehall Theatre – 185 First Street, Gananoque

Contact :
Contact Name: Myrla Grant
e-mail: mireada_red@hotmail.com
contact: 613-382-2100

Organizer: 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce

The April  meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday April 13  at 7:30 p.m. Carveth Care, Herbert St. Entrance.

The featured topic is Three Design Techniques. Our expert designers will demonstrate 3 different design styles for use in the June Flower Show.  Also featured is our Annual House Plant Show Entries due by 6:30 p.m. Last call Seed Exchange- Bring & Trade. Visitors welcome! We Are Green. Please bring a mug.

One of the primary aims of the Gananoque Horticultural Society is Community beautification. This is accomplished by encouraging local residents to develop their own gardens through our educational speakers and seminars.

Members and visitors have the opportunity to see what others have done on garden tours, as well as through flower exhibitions and competitions.

Admission Details: free admission Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Date :
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Location event:
Carveth Care- Herbert St. Entrance 375 James St.

Contact :
For more information http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque
Contact Name: Penny Stewart- President
Contact Email: gan.hort.soc@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 613 546 6093

Presbyterian Church 175 Stone Street South (use Sydenham st. entrance) for wheelchair access use Stone Street entrance.

They will be serving oyster, vegetable, chili & potato soups; beefburgers, chicken & hot dog sandwiches; pie, desserts & drinks – all for a free-will donation.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gananoque Call 613 – 382 – 2315

Date :
Friday, April 8, 2016 – from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Location event:
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gananoque

Contact :
Contact Name: Elizabeth Dixon Contact Email: presbygan@primus.ca Contact Phone: 613-382-2315

The 1000 Islands Escape package includes:

• A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
• Continental buffet breakfast
• A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
• A scenic 1 hour cruise of the 1000 Islands (Rockport Boat Line)
• A performance at the Thousand Islands Playhouse live theatre on Gananoque’s waterfront

Are you eager to explore the beauty of 1000 Islands? We have given you the opportunity to do it in style with a cruise that will leave you with plenty of memorable moments! The Rockport Boat Line will make sure you get the best of your experience.

The 1 hour sightseeing cruise will let you explore the rugged natural beauty of St. Lawrence River. Enjoy your cruise in the heart of the exhilarating 1000 Islands aboard Rockport Boat Line!

Located on the banks of the St Lawrence River in Gananoque, Ontario, the Thousand Islands Playhouse is the most popular summer theatre in Eastern Ontario. It has earned its reputation for producing works with very high production values. Attracting more than 44,000 tourists and area residents per year, the Thousand Islands Playhouse will surely impress you!

The rates vary according to dates, room type and package inclusions. Visit our ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (https://reservations.1000islandtours.com/)to get your rate; or call us Toll Free at 1-800-267-9497 and allow our friendly front desk staff to help you plan your 1000 Islands Getaway!

Please Note: there are no double discounts and packages must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment. Packages are subject to availability of the attraction and hotel. Rates and Packages are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds for unused portions of packages.

Book your 1000 Islands Escape package today!