900 athletes from 14 different elementary schools duked it out at the 12th annual Gladys Burt Memorial Cross Country Meet, with St. Joseph School of Gananoque Ontario emerging to bag the top prize for the fourth consecutive time.

Coaches Chris Shannon and Mike van der Houven were all praises for their team.

“This year the team consisted of 128 runners who gave a remarkable effort to train hard and the results were fantastic,” Shannon said.

“We couldn’t have done it without all of the help of fellow staff members, secretarial staff and especially the principal for allowing him to let 128 athletes participate. It is quite a sight to see all of us exiting three buses on the day of the meet. We are like a small army.”

Shannon proudly stated that the school has lots of great runners who make it a point to challenge their selves and become a part of the team. “Many runners have run for quite a few years and have never placed in the top 50 places, however, they continue to come out and practice.

The coaches also recognize the effort parents are putting into encouraging their kids to run and be healthy.

“When parents come up to me and say they can’t believe their child is doing cross country, that is when I feel proud,” he said.

“Seeing the students come in first or in the top 10 is awesome, but also seeing the students coming in 30th and 50th and giving hugs to each other, that is what it is all about.”

Clearly, there’s something about the combination of coaches from St. Joseph School and its team of young runners that’s working like magic.

All Event Details Visit: www.jamminintheislands.com
Below we wrote about Laura Bird performing at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum. This is one of several musicians performing during the Jammin’ In The Islands event.

This entire weekend is a mix of swing, jazz and the blues. Check out our hotels page and make this a musical weekend getaway. The event is taking place October 16th – 18th and here is what you can expect:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

Thousand Islands Playhouse, Fire Hall Theater (8:00): Georgette Fry Quartette
MacNeil’s Landing Restaurant (6-8:30): David Hurley
Glen House Resort, Dining Room (8-10): Jenica Rayne and The Raynemakers
Quality Inn & Suites, Lobster Trap Restaurant (7-9): Black Rapids Gold
Gananoque Inn, Muskie Jake’s Bar & Grill (9-11): Hard Pushin’ Papa

Below are a couple samples of some of the talent that will be performing during this event in Gananoque

Music sample of: Jenica Rayne

Music sample of: Spencer Evans (on the clarinet), he is also an extremely talented piano player

Music sample of: Hard Pushin’ Papa (Sweet Baby Swing)

Gananoque will open it’s doors to the public.

On Saturday October 3 – 4th, public and private historic Gananoque buildings open their doors to the public. Supported by the Ontario Heritage Trust, this community wide event allows visitors to learn more about local heritage, history and architecture.

Doors Open Magazines are available at the Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Government Information Centres and Travel Information Centre throughout Ontario. For more information visit: www.townofgananoque.com or email: bguy@townofgananoque.ca

Trinity House Inn

Here is a list of participants:

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue on the Saturday evening of Doors Open) click here for more info

Sleepy Hollow Bed and Breakfast click here for more info

Trinity House Inn click here for more info

Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the Thousand Islands click here for more info

Athlone Inn click here for more info

Auberge Victoria Rose Inn click here for more info

Beaver Hall Bed & Breakfast click here for more info

Grace United (October 3 visit Grace United Church for a Mom To Mom Sale
9:00a.m – 2:00p.m) click here for more info

Gananoque Inn & Spa click here for more info

Gananoque Town Hall

MacDonald House- Gananoque Town Hall click here for more info

Thousand Island Playhouse click here for more info

St. John the Evangelis Church click here for more info

Another musical weekend in Gananoque Ontario!

Come to the Arthur Child Heritage Museum on October 16-18th from 2-4pm to hear Laura Bird, Vocalist (music sample right).

This three day event is taking place in several different locations throughout Gananoque. You can call the Town of Gananoque for more information at (613) 382-2149.

Come on down and swing along. A $5 Bracelet gets you into all the weekend venues.

MacNeil’s Landing Restaurant presents us with some fall Dinner Shows that you may not want to miss

Sunday, September 27 – Dinner 5pm, Concert 6:30pm
starring SEF WOOD, MARYANNE WAINMAN & PAUL HARDING

Saturday, Octobert 17 at 8pm
1000 Islands Jazzfest – Special Event
a special performance by DENNY WILL & FRIENDS

Sunday, October 25 – Dinner 5pm, Concert 6:30pm
“FATS, RAY & JERRY LEE”
a tribute to the Piano Greats starring THE SPENCER EVANS TRIO

Spencer Evans

Wednesday, Novermber 11 at 2:30pm,
to benefit the Food Bank
REMEMBRANCE DAY AFTERNOON CONCERT
starring DON PRICE, DIANE STAPLEY & PAUL HARDING

Sunday, Novermber 29 – Dinner 5pm, Concert 6:30pm
“REMEMBERING HANK & PATSY”
starring CLIFF EDWARDS & MICHELLE KASABOSKI