Doug Gibson, former Publisher of McClelland & Stewart presents his Across Canada by Storyat the Festival Opening, Friday April 29 at 5 pm.

The Gananoque Literary Festival is a gathering of writers and readers that combines a special interest in Canadian literature, up close & personal, with a weekend break.

Gananoque, Gateway to the 1000 Islands, has incomparable charm and historic character – an ideal setting to stage an intimate literary festival.

The festival starts with a Literary Lunch sponsored by the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce on Friday April 29. The official opening and keynote address will be held on Friday at 6pm followed by the welcome reception at the Gananoque Brewing Company.  The popular “Up, Close & Personal” sessions, writers workshops, readings and panel discussions plus the Annual Peter C. Newman Lecture will be held Saturday, April 30, at various venues.  Festival go-ers are invited to attend a wrap-up breakfast and round table discussions with authors on Sunday, May 1 for a proper literary send-off.

Festival Passes : $49 per person entitling pass holders access all  events.(Early bird on-line registration is $39 per person before April 1.)

Festival Tickets: $10 – $15 per session 10% discount is available for groups or book clubs with 8 people or more registering.

Student discounts will be available.

“Adopt an Author” registration $400 for up to six people includes soup & sandwich lunch with author.  Limited availability.”

The popular Living Room Sessions are back with Frances Itani, Alison Pick, Craig Davidson, Terry Fallis, James Raffan, Carolyn Abraham, Denise Chong and more Readings, panel discussions and writers’ workshops.

Date :
Friday, April 29, 2016 – 5:00 pm to Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 3:00pm

Location event:
Gananoque Public Library will be our Festival Central!  Sessions will take place a various locations in Gananoque.

Contact name: Debra Davis
Website: http://www.gananoqueliteraryfestival.ca
E-mail: 1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com
Contact Phone: (613) 929-3942
Contact Organization: Thousand Islands Festivals & Events

Council Meeting

Regular Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.

Most meetings are conducted in the boardroom at the Emergency Services Building at 340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, ON – any changes will be posted on the Town’s website.

Public attendance is welcome.

This page only displays the current year’s Council meeting information. To View archived meetings’ agenda, backup material, or minutes please scroll to the bottom of this page and select the desired year. If searching a specific item go to the top of this screen and use the search engine provided by typing in the subject matter be sought – this will search across all years.

The Council Agenda is in an electronic interactive format. The supporting material for the Council Agenda is linked to the Agenda and appears as a paper clip – also attached is a draft motion that Council will be considering. To view a specific report or item on the agenda, open the Agenda then double click on the paper clip beside the desired item; or right click on the desired paper clip and then click on “Open File”.

The PDF documents on this page were created using Adobe XI: available for free at https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Problems will be experienced if working in Firefox 12.1 and Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64. Attached is a possible solution.

Date:

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – 6:00pm     

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

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Library Lego Club 

Gananoque Public Library Library Lego Club

Calling all LEGO builders! New session starts

Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For children between the ages of 7 and 12 years of age.

Register by e-mail: gplp@bellnet.ca, by phone: (613) 382-2432 or in person

Admission Details: Free

Contact Name: Deirde Crichton Contact Email: gplp@bellnet.ca

Contact Phone: 613 382-2436 Contact Organization: Gananoque Public Library

Date:
from Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – 6:00pm to Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 7:00pm

Location:
Gananoque Public Library 100 Park Street Gananoque, Ontario

http://www.gananoquelibrary.ca/programs/

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Facebook Page Creation

Small Business Workshops – Library Limited Space. Every Tuesday Morning through March

Registration and RSVP at the Visitor Centre 10 King St East 613-382-8044   $15/workshop or $60 for all 5.

Participants will be guided through developing a Facebook Page for their business. Participants will also learn basic best practices associated with managing their Facebook Page, including scheduling posts, as well as posting links, and photos. The Page Manager app will also be introduced.

Ideal Participant: Individual does not currently have a Facebook Page.

Date :
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | 9 a.m to 11 a.m

Location event :
Gananoque Library, Library  Limited Space

Contact :
Instructor Jennifer Baker Consulting

More info : http://www.gananoque.ca/events/2016-03-01/small-business-workshops-facebook-page-creation

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March Break Day Camp for kids. A week of fun, games and activities! Campers must be 5 to 12 years old while at Camp.

Fun doesn’t get any bigger than a week of hands-on, interactive discovery at the Ontario Science Centre’s Day Camps! Make new friends, take part in exciting science experiments and enjoy exclusive access to the exhibit halls.

Camp Hours
March Break Day Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
Supervised extended care from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with games, educational videos and quiet activities, is available.

 
Supervision
Counsellors have science backgrounds, experience working with children and valid Vulnerable Sector Screening Checks, along with training in First Aid and CPR.

 
Special Needs
The Science Centre is unable to provide one-on-one supervision, adapted programming, specific medical support or a nut-free environment. Please notify us if a support person will be accompanying your child at Camp.

Registraton Required $90/wk
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Meal Plan
A hot lunch (downloadable order form) is available at an additional rate of $9.99/day.
Date :
from Monday, March 14, 2016 – 9:00am to Friday, March 18, 2016 – 5:00pm

Location event :
Lansdowne Community Hall, 1 Jessie Street Lansdowne ON

Contact Name:
Kim Goodman
E-mail : rec-dept@townshipleeds.on.ca
Phone : 613-659-2415 ext. 207

Contact Organization : Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Make this 5k part of your Spring Training!  Enjoy a run, walk or waddle around the historic town of Gananoque.  Have fun with family & friends in the crisp winter air!
Registration $20 per person or $80 for a team of 5!  Bring an item of non-perishable food for the Gananoque Food Bank.
10am registration – 10:30am start at the Gananoque Brewing Company.  Includes tasty treats following the run.
Registration info here
Admission Details: $20.00 per person registration; $80.00 for a team of five people.
Plus an item of non-perishable food for the Gananoque Food Bank.

Date :
Saturday, March 05, 2016 | from 10:00am to 1:30pm

Location event :
Gananoque Brewing Company, 9 King Street East, Gananoque

Contact name:
Debra Davis
E-mail: 1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com
Phone: (613) 929-3942

Organization : Thousand Islands Festivals & Events

Website: http://www.frostyduckrun.ca

Council Meeting

Regular Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.

Most meetings are conducted in the boardroom at the Emergency Services Building at 340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, ON – any changes will be posted on the Town’s website.

Public attendance is welcome.

This page only displays the current year’s Council meeting information. To View archived meetings’ agenda, backup material, or minutes please scroll to the bottom of this page and select the desired year. If searching a specific item go to the top of this screen and use the search engine provided by typing in the subject matter be sought – this will search across all years.

The Council Agenda is in an electronic interactive format. The supporting material for the Council Agenda is linked to the Agenda and appears as a paper clip – also attached is a draft motion that Council will be considering. To view a specific report or item on the agenda, open the Agenda then double click on the paper clip beside the desired item; or right click on the desired paper clip and then click on “Open File”.

The PDF documents on this page were created using Adobe XI: available for free at https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Problems will be experienced if working in Firefox 12.1 and Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64. Attached is a possible solution.

Date:

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – 6:00pm     

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

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Library Lego Club 

Gananoque Public Library Library Lego Club

Calling all LEGO builders! New session starts

Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For children between the ages of 7 and 12 years of age.

Register by e-mail: gplp@bellnet.ca, by phone: (613) 382-2432 or in person

Admission Details: Free

Contact Name: Deirde Crichton Contact Email: gplp@bellnet.ca

Contact Phone: 613 382-2436 Contact Organization: Gananoque Public Library

Date:
from Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – 6:00pm to Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 7:00pm

Location:
Gananoque Public Library 100 Park Street Gananoque, Ontario

http://www.gananoquelibrary.ca/programs/

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Facebook Page Creation

Small Business Workshops – Library Limited Space. Every Tuesday Morning through March

Registration and RSVP at the Visitor Centre 10 King St East 613-382-8044   $15/workshop or $60 for all 5.

Participants will be guided through developing a Facebook Page for their business. Participants will also learn basic best practices associated with managing their Facebook Page, including scheduling posts, as well as posting links, and photos. The Page Manager app will also be introduced.

Ideal Participant: Individual does not currently have a Facebook Page.

Date :
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | 9 a.m to 11 a.m

Location event :
Gananoque Library, Library  Limited Space

Contact :
Instructor Jennifer Baker Consulting

More info : http://www.gananoque.ca/events/2016-03-01/small-business-workshops-facebook-page-creation

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Weeklong event fun curling spiel.  With lots of food and laughter.

The North Bay Granite Club is gearing up for another six months of curling and plans to jumpstart the season with the annual Community Funspiel, sponsored by Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant. True to the name, this event is for the community to enjoy. Regardless of age, gender, or ability, the only criteria for entry is that you are human and that you have $20 to invest.

Although curling teams are traditionally made up of four players, many will rotate through a larger lineup based on availability throughout the week. This makes the Community Funspiel an ideal event for family, friends, or co-workers to get out and socialize while trying something new. For $80, in addition to an item of $20 value for the prize table, teams will play three six-end games on either Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday evenings during the week of Oct. 15-19.

Much is planned for after the curling has concluded, so curlers should intend to stick around. Finding enjoyment off the ice is as much about being a curler as what occurs on the slippery surface — therefore, food and entertainment will be provided nightly. Among the highlighted activities will be minnow races presented by Dave Bennett of CTV (Monday/Tuesday), live acoustic music by Gary Davison (Wednesday/Thursday), and a rocking Friday night with Duke Marvelous and company (music starting at 7 p.m). Free lessons will be provided Oct. 9-11 each night from 7 to 8 :30 p.m. and Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the Funspiel, for those seeking a slight edge over their rookie counterparts.

Registration for one or all of these sessions is open by visiting the Granite Club online (www.nbgcc.ca ) or contacting the office by phone (705-472-6740). Beyond the opening activities, there is an entire season of endless winter fun planned for members of the club and the community. The board of directors presided over by Mary Shannon has been hard at work throughout the summer to make improvements to the club (freshly painted), the ice schedule (maximized play time for all curlers), membership dues (ensuring the most value for your money), and increased visibility (to facilitate growth in every form and level of curling).

For more information, visit us at one of two Open Houses scheduled for early October. The Open Houses are scheduled for Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 13 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to register for desired leagues, lessons, programs and special events. Food and beverages will be provided at the Oct. 4 instalment, which is to be preceded by the fall annual general meeting of members at 5:30 p.m. Embrace the cool weather this fall and venture down to the Granite Club with your clean indoor running shoes and stretchy pants for a classic Canadian pastime.

Admission Details: $150.00 per team (4)

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Pet Friendly: No

Event or Related Website: www.gananoquecurlingclub.com

Contact Name: Jayne Curtis

Contact Email: info@gananoquecurlingclub.com

Contact Phone: 613-382-3281

Contact Organization: Gananoque Curling Club

Date :

from Sunday, February 28, 2016 – 1000 islands – 1:00pm to Thursday, March 3, 2016 – 6:00pm

Location event :

Gananoque Curling Club – 300 William St., South

3 games of curling, lunch and dinner Admission Details: $200.00 per team (4 people). Men’s curling spiel – 3 – 8end games Admission

Details: Free for spectators

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Pet Friendly: No

Event or Related Website: www.gananoquecurlingclub.com

Contact Name: Jayne Curtis

Contact Email: info@gananoquecurlingclub.com Contact Phone: 613-382-3281 Contact Organization: Gananoque Curling Club

Date :

from Friday, February 5, 2016 – 1000 islands- 7:00 am to Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 8:00 pm

Location event :

Gananoque Curling Club – 300 William St., South

Family Day is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan on the 15th of February. In British Columbia, Family Day falls on the second Monday of February. Family Day gives families the chance to spend time together. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.

Activities to discover during that day…

On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities.

As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends.

Public Life

In the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia many people have a day off work and schools are generally closed on Family Day. Many businesses and organizations are closed, but post offices may be open. Public transport services may run to their usual or reduced timetables.

In the province of Manitoba, the third Monday of February is a general holiday, known as Louis Riel Day. Many people have a day off work and school and many businesses, organizations and stores are closed. In some communities, stores are open after noon. Public transport services may run to Sunday or holiday timetables. In rural areas, there may be no services.

Background history of the « family day »

Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008. British Columbia observes Family Day as a statutory holiday for the first time in 2013. One of the reasons for introducing Family Day was that there was a long period when there were no holidays from New Year’s Day until Good Friday.

Council Meeting

Regular Council Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.

Most meetings are conducted in the boardroom at the Emergency Services Building at 340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, ON – any changes will be posted on the Town’s website.

Public attendance is welcome.

This page only displays the current year’s Council meeting information. To View archived meetings’ agenda, backup material, or minutes please scroll to the bottom of this page and select the desired year. If searching a specific item go to the top of this screen and use the search engine provided by typing in the subject matter be sought – this will search across all years.

The Council Agenda is in an electronic interactive format. The supporting material for the Council Agenda is linked to the Agenda and appears as a paper clip – also attached is a draft motion that Council will be considering. To view a specific report or item on the agenda, open the Agenda then double click on the paper clip beside the desired item; or right click on the desired paper clip and then click on “Open File”.

The PDF documents on this page were created using Adobe XI: available for free at https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Problems will be experienced if working in Firefox 12.1 and Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64. Attached is a possible solution.

Date:

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – 6:00pm

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

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Library Lego Club 

Gananoque Public Library Library Lego Club

Calling all LEGO builders! New session starts

Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For children between the ages of 7 and 12 years of age.

Register by e-mail: gplp@bellnet.ca, by phone: (613) 382-2432 or in person

Admission Details: Free

Contact Name: Deirde Crichton Contact Email: gplp@bellnet.ca

Contact Phone: 613 382-2436 Contact Organization: Gananoque Public Library

Date:
from Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – 6:00pm to Tuesday, March 15, 2016 – 7:00pm

Location:
Gananoque Public Library 100 Park Street Gananoque, Ontario

http://www.gananoquelibrary.ca/programs/

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Ladies only.  Curl 1 – 8 end and 1 – 6 end game and lunch, and chocolate desserts at 4 Admission Details: $150.00 per team (4 per team) Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Pet Friendly: No Event or Related Website: www.gananoquecurlingclub.com.
Contact Name: Jayne Curtis Contact Email: info@gananoquecurlingclub.com Contact Phone: 613-382-3281 Contact Organization: Gananoque Curling Club

Date:
Saturday, January 16, 2016 – from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location:
Gananoque Curling Club 300 William Street

www.gananoquecurlingclub.com