The 1000 Islands Playhouse is having a free reading of Siberian Summer on December 4 at 7:30pm and of Lore on December 6 at 7:30pm.

Siberian Summer is written by Playwrights’ Unit member Paul Van Dyck
Join us for the first public reading of works created in our Playwrights’ Unit, led by professional directors and performed by professional actors! 

Siberian Summer chronicles the adventures of three retired small-town Ontario women who decide to take a vacation on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Based on an actual trip the playwright took in 2008 with his mother and her friends, this whimsical comedy examines the often humorous and sometimes poignant cultural differences between nationalities and generations.

Lore is written by Playwrights’ Unit members Jodi Essery and Attila Clemann
Join us for the first public reading of works created in our Playwrights’ Unit, led by professional directors and performed by professional actors!

Lore is a duet. A young girl prays that her dead mother be returned to her. Instead, an emaciated 7-foot-tall Viking falls from the sky. Our young heroine must open herself up to an unexpected and uninvited stranger who does not speak her language, and lives by none of the rules of her everyday world. Together they will rage, defy, laugh, eat, struggle, become lost, fail, hold on, and step into a blizzard of not knowing in an effort to return the Viking from whence he came.

Come to the Firehall Theatre and enjoy the wit and culture of Siberian Summer and Lore.

Can’t get enough summer concerts in before September? Here’s one more to add to your list, the Two Rivers Music Fest – a day long musical showcase and community gathering in downtown Gananoque. Featuring the best local talent, Two Rivers works with the Town of Gananoque, the Gananoque BIA, and Gananoque Brewery to create a fun and exciting atmosphere in celebration of our unique community.

Come to beautiful downtown Gananoque on Saturday, August 23 and enjoy great food and music. The first annual Two Rivers Music Fest is an exciting and family friendly event created to celebrate our unique community and the talent that lives here.

All ages welcome and donations accepted for admission.

Line up to date:

12:00 – Aaron Ray
1:00 – TBA
2:00 – Cliff Edwards
3:00 – Patrick Kirkby
4:00 – Alex Leggett
5:00 – Foley Mountain Playboys
6:00 – Colin Brady
7:00 – Mark Hunt & Guests
8:00 – Special Electric Guest
9:00 – Special Guest

Admission Details: $5.00 Admission Wristband Website: http://www.tworiversmusicfest.com Contact Name: Alex Leggett & Kristina Miller

Email: alexanderleggett@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 647-269-1536

Don’t miss Trevor Walsh performing live at Cousins On King Bar and Grill  Sunday August 3rd from 8pm-midnight at Cousins On King Bar and Grill. 715 King Street, E Gananoque 613-382-5155×132

Don’t miss the band Rivercity Junction performing live at Cousins On King Bar and Grill  Saturday August 2 from 8pm-midnight at Cousins On King Bar and Grill. 715 King Street, E Gananoque 613-382-5155×132

Don’t miss Jeff Callery performing live at Cousins On King Bar and Grill  Saturday July 19 from 8pm-midnight at Cousins On King Bar and Grill. 715 King Street, E Gananoque 613-382-5155×132

Don’t miss Trevor Walsh performing live at Cousins On King Bar and Grill Saturday July 11th from 8pm-midnight at Cousins On King Bar and Grill. 715 King Street, E Gananoque 613-382-5155×132

Don’t miss Colin Slack performing live at Cousins On King Bar and Grill this Saturday from 8pm-midnight at Cousins On King Bar and Grill. 715 King Street, E Gananoque 613-382-5155×132

Join us for the final Golf for the Fonz tournament in support of the Gananoque & District Humane Society (a no kill facility) onSaturday, August 2, 2014 at the Gananoque Golf & Country Club with a 1pm shotgun start. 
We’re going out with a bang by making this our final tournament and are celebrating 10 great years and ask all participants to dress in “Black Tie Affair” for this tournament. 
This tournament is open to advanced and beginner players as score does not matter. This is a fun tournament that raises awareness and funds for a great local organization. The cost is $50/person (teams of 2) and includes 9 holes of golf, souvenir, donation to the shelter and steak dinner at Cousins on King Bar and Grill in oliver’s banquet Room. Music following on the patio (Rivercity Junction) from 8pm-12. Limited space, reserve in advance by calling Lori & Jamie Higgs at 613-382-7509 or by emailing fonzandlorihiggs@gmail.com or finding our event on facebook “10th Annual Golf for The Fonz- “The Final Tournament”

Join us all day at Cousins On King Bar and Grill located at the Best Western in Gananoque starting at 12 Noon on July 12. Enjoy local performers that will change every hour, fabulous prizes, great food & beverage promos, antique car display, face painting and more! Plus we are wrapping up the night with the Higher Ground Band from 9pm-1:00am. We want to thank everyone for another great year and hope you can join us! Cheers!

The Lace Up 4 Marsha Walk-a-thon is a fundraiser for Marsha Thake who requires a living donor liver transplant. Marsha grew up in Westport and her family and friends are asking for your help to raise money that will support Martha and her donor through the transplant process. Not all parts of the transplant process are covered by O.H.I.P. and Martha needs your help and support in this time of need.

Lace Up 4 Marsha is a walk/run/bike event for teams or individuals. It starts at the Westport Legion and heads into the Village via Hwy 42. The entire course is a 4 mile block around the Village of Westport. Afterward participants return to the Legion for a barbeque and entertainment. This is a family oriented event, so sign your family and friends up today.

The entrance fee is $15 per person. If teams and individuals choose to collect pledges they can. For those who raise $100 or more the entrance fee is waved. You can download all the forms from the Lace Up 4 Marsha website.

For more information visit Donor for Marsha at Facebook, while you’re there “like” us and “share” with your friends. For complete walkathon information visit laceup4 Marsha.com. So please be generous and come and walk/run/bike with us this coming August 9.

As of today Martha is still searching for a liver donor. For more information about the liver transplant process see the Canadian Liver Foundation website.