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, May 17, 2016 – 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 – 6:00pm

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

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Gananoque Horticultural Society – May meeting

In Continuous Service to the Community Since 1920.

Butterflies in the Garden – Dave Cybulski of the Garden of Hope will suggest plants to bring butterflies into our gardens.

The  May meeting of the Gananoque Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Carveth Care, Herbert St. Entrance.  The featured topic  is  Butterflies in the Garden. Dave Cybulski of The Garden of Hope will suggest plants to bring butterflies into our gardens.  Visitors welcome! We Are Green. Please bring a mug.

Organization: Gananoque Horticultural Society

Date :
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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

Contact :
For further details, please call Penny Stewart- President
Contact phone: 613-546-6093
e-mail: gan.hort.soc@gmail.com
or visit http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque

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A closer walk with Patsy Cline

Country music’s greatest lady takes the stage to tell her story through her own unforgettable songs. Performances : 8:00 PM, Matinees at 2:00 PM The show is approximately 2 hours

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE chronicles Patsy’s compelling journey, as she climbs to stardom from small town Virginia to Carnegie Hall. Featuring her greatest hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Crazy” and “I Fall To Pieces,” this production stars Playhouse favourite Alison MacDonald (SHE LOVES ME, PIRATES OF PENZANCE) in a performance that will transport you back in time. With great tunes, a great band, and country music’s greatest lady, this show will have you singing the whole way home!

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline By Dean Regan
The Musical Biography of a Star Produced in association with Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops, BC.

Country music’s greatest lady takes the stage to tell her compelling story.
Featuring all of Patsy’s greatest hits, this production will transport you
back in time and have you singing the whole way home!

Admission Details: Adults $32 plus applicable charges

“I go out walkin’ after midnight
Out in the starlight, just hoping you may be
Somewhere a-walkin’ after midnight
Searchin’ for me…”

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Date :
from Friday, May 20, 2016 – 8:00pm to Saturday, June 11, 2016 – 10:00pm

Location event :
at the Springer Theatre
Gananoque, ON

Contact name: Box Office
e-mail: boxoffice@1000islandsplayhouse.com
Contact phone: 613 38/2 7020
Website: http://www.thousandislandsplayhouse.com/
or http://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/a-closer-walk-with-patsy-cline/

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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

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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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!

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

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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International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural & political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity.

Will you help challenge conscious and unconscious bias? Imagine a world where women and girls can thrive. This International Women’s Day, what will you do to drive gender parity? How can you help women and girls achieve their ambitions? The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won’t close entirely until 2133. That’s way too long to wait. Help ensure women and men’s contributions are equally valued.

Will you take action to help create an equal future where everyone’s strengths and differences are truly valued?

This event will take place in Westport Ontario at the 8 of March. Try to Promote Breastfeeding and SUPPORT women to rich there goal to breastfeed there babeis!

Date :

March 8

Location event :

Westport ON

Contact :

internationalwomensday.com