Bring The Piano at Royal Theatre Thousand Islands

Come experience the glorious new ROYAL THEATRE THOUSAND ISLANDS in beautiful Gananoque, Ontario as BRING THE PIANO, Randy Vancourt’s one-man musical comedy about the travails of a travelling musician, comes to town!

BRING THE PIANO, RANDY VANCOURTs one-man musical comedy about the travails of a travelling musician, is coming to the Royal Theatre Thousand Islands. Performances run from July 5, 2017 at 7:30 PM.

Randys diverse career includes being a performer with the Second City, a puppeteer with The Muppets, writing and performing theme songs for numerous TV series, and starring in multiple productions of his award-winning, long-running musical Chutzpah à Go-Go. BRING THE PIANO follows his true adventures touring his solo music and comedy act across North America. From mistaken identity in the Yukon to narrowly avoiding a South Pole sinking, unusual situations seem to follow him wherever he goes.

Randy was Musical Director at the Brockville Arts Centre for several summers and also composed the score for their production BUNCH OF MUNSCH. He appeared on stage there in SOPHIE TUCKER as well as his own musical, BOARDWALK! The Doo Wop Show. Show info, bio, photos, video and audio are all available on the show website at www.bringthepiano.com.

For interviews and other media requests, please contact
RANDY VANCOURT at vancourt@gmail.com, or 416-535-5149.

Tickets $20 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2919701.

Date:

Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:30 pm

Event location:

75 King St E,
Gananoque, ON K7G 1E8

Contact:

Phone contact: 416-535-5149
RANDY VANCOURT at vancourt@gmail.com.
Website: SHOW: www.bringthepiano.com

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10th Annual C4K Golf Tournament

The 2017 C4K Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course in Gananoque. Cost is $150 per golfer.

Cost includes golf fees, cart, BBQ lunch, dinner (buffet – prime rib, chicken and salmon available) and $20 charitable tax receipt. Tickets may be purchased for the dinner only at a cost of $40/person.

Registration 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Lunch 10:15 – 2:00 PM
Pre-Game Announcements 11:15 AM
Shot Gun Start 11:30 AM
Social 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Silent Auction 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Dinner 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Prizes 7:00 – 7:30 PM

Date:

Thurday, July 6, 2017 from 10 am to 7:30 pm

Event location:

Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course,
418 Thousand Islands Parkway,
Gananoque, Canada

Contact:

The UCDSB Champions for Kids Foundation
Phone contact: +1 800-267-7131
Website: championsforkids.ucdsb.on.ca

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Sunset Cruise with Jenica Rayne

Enjoy a three-course meal on a 2-hour sunset cruise (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) as we weave in and out of the many close-knit islands. Relax with live music and the 1000 Islands as your ever-changing backdrop.

Jenica Rayne is a professional singer-songwriter, accomplished guitarist, seasoned performer, and passionate music educator. Rayne’s thought provoking songs are about personal and social consciousness. They artfully combine pop melodies with the lyrical sensibilities of the singer-songwriter genre and the storytelling of roots. She has released a number of critically-acclaimed CDs.

Date:

Friday, July 7, 2017

Event location:

1000 Islands Cruises Gananoque Boat Line,
280 Main Street, Gananoque, Canada

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Maggie and Pierre: On Stage July 7 – 30

The Making of Canada’s Most Famous Romance
By Linda Griffiths

Young Maggie Sinclair is a free spirited flowerchild. Pierre Trudeau is nearing 50, urbane, charismatic, and the future Prime Minister of Canada. When this unlikely pair finds one another, they fall in love, and dominate the international media for the next decade. This Canadian classic is a tour de force one-woman play about the pressures of power and fame under the media spotlight.

Date:

July 7 – 30, 2017 from 8pm to 9:30pm

Event location:
Thousand Islands Playhouse,
185 South Street, Gananoque, Canada

Contact:
Firehall Theatre
Phone contact: 613-382-7020

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1000 Islands Writers Festival

The 2017 Festival Pass provides access to opening night celebrations, Living Room Sessions, workshops and conversations for the whole weekend! Festival passes ensure savings of up to 30% off Writers Festival events. Festival pass holders have the opportunity to select their sessions in advance to ensure availability. Events are selected as part of the ticket sale purchase process. The Saturday morning brunch with authors of FEAST An Edible Road Trip, that includes a signed copy of the book and brunch with a beverage, is sold separately. Festival Passes will not apply.

Please click here to get your tickets or view the full programm of the Festival: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/festival-pass-tickets-32996016975?ref=ecal

Date:

Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 5 pm

Event location:

Gananoque, ON
Canada

Contact:

Website: http://1000islandswritersfestival.ca/

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Carolyn Fe, Acoustic @ the Royal Theatre

Carolyn Fe Blues Collective, Acoustic Trio steps up onstage at the newly renovated historic The Royal Theatre, Thousand Islands (formerly known as the Delaney Theatre) in Gananoque, Ontraio. We’ll be offering you an acoustic trio.

Some history about the theatre: Built in 1930 by the Delaney family as a Vaudeville House, this all poured-concrete structure was one of the first “fire-proof” buildings ever conceived in North America. The Great Depression slowed the family’s progress with their new theatre venture, however, and it was not until 1937 that the doors were opened to patrons. The venue hosted live acts and popular movies until 1960, when it was converted to a bowling alley. Proprietor and Founding Artistic Director Kevin John Saylor and Creative Partner Frayne McCarthy purchased the imposing old building in 2013 and proceeded to restore it to its original beauty. The spirit of community in Gananoque was immediately inviting, and the fact that the town was already a theatre destination (home of the Thousand Islands Playhouse) and very famous as the “Gateway to the Thousand Islands”, made the revival an easy decision.

Tickets: $20.00

Date:

Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 8 pm

Event location:

Royal Theatre Thousand Islands,
75 King Street E.,
Gananoque, ON, Canada

Contact:

Carolyn Fe Blues Collective
Reservations and information: (613) 382-5000
Carolyn Fe Website: www.carolyn-fe.com
Theatre Website: http://royaltheatre.ca/

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Happy Mother’s Day  2017!

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.

Background
Early Mother’s Day celebrations can be dated back to the spring celebrations to honor Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, in ancient Greek civilization, according to some sources. Later, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom was traditionally a day for people to visit the church where they were baptized, although it now also celebrates motherhood in modern times.

Symbol
Early celebrations of Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother’s Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother’s Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.

What do people do on Mother’s day?
Many people remember their mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day.
Some people give cards, flowers, or chocolates, and/or make handmade items or special meals on Mother’s Day. Others take their mothers or mother figures to the movies, a restaurant, café, or a day in a park. Some mothers and mother figures also receive special gifts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gift vouchers for services or products.

Mother’s Day falls on different days depending on the countries where it is celebrated. It is held on the second Sunday of May in many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United States. It is held exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday in the United Kingdom. Sundays are usually non-school and non-working days in these countries.

Date:

Sunday, May 14, 2017 | all day

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Our H’Art – Shave Off for Noah Rochefort

Shave Off, BBQ & Silent Auction Table!!!
Good fun, good food, & shaving… wait, what!?
That’s right, we’ll all be at one place, at one time for all the shaves! Has anyone ever said to you “I’d pay to see that!”, well offer them an opportunity!
Admission for non-shavers >> 1x Gas Gift Card per adult/couple
OR
Please pay-what-you-can cash donation.
Children are welcome and eat for free.

Date:

Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 1 pm

Event location:

Kaitlin and Scott’s Home,
281 Haig Road,
Gananoque, ON, Canada

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Writers Festival Launch Party Fundraiser

Join us at the Thousand Islands Playhouse Firehall Theatre as we launch our 2017 season with period food and frivolity in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Enjoy readings with Lindy Mechefske, author of Sir John’s Table, live music and dancing with Turpin’s Trail, and a guest appearance with none other than Sir John A himself.

It will be a night not to be missed in tribute to the rascal, lawyer, politician, food, beverage and book lover who helped draw us all together as a nation.

For more information visit the 1000 Islands Writers Festival website at 1000islandswritersfestival.ca or call the Gananoque Public Library at 613-382-2436. Tickets: $45.00 can be purchased online at through EventBrite or at the Gananoque Public Library

Date:

Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Event location:

Firehall Theatre
185 South Street,
Gananoque, Ontario,
Canada    

Contact:

Phone contact: 613-382-7020

Website: http://1000islandswritersfestival.ca/

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Giant Easter Egg Hunt at the Cornerstone Church

The Cornerstone Church is inviting children aged 0-12 to their Giant Easter Egg Hunt on April 15th. There will be over 10,000 eggs! The event starts at 10:30. – bouncy castles have already been reserved from Par-T-Perfect (proceeds support Boys and Girls Club).

There will be two castles: a small jumper for the 0-4 years old and an obstacle course style bouncer for the older kids. – A quick introduction to our Summer VBS program will be done so that parents know when the camp is occurring and can plan it into their schedules early – we have doubled the number of chocolate eggs due to the amazing turn out last year

– there will be free give-aways at each of the four ministry tables (men, women, youth and children) – there will be gift certificates that have been donated from local businesses (ie. Silver Cinemas, etc) and t-shirts being given away in “raffle/draw” format  – for the adults, there will be coffee coupons from McDonald’s and tea coupons from David’s Tea (in Kingston) being given away at the end of the event – the cafe will be open with snacks, coffee, tea, water, juice…

Date:

Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 10:30 am to 12 pm

Event location:

106 Hwy 32, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V3

Contact:

Phone contact: (613) 382-2328

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Mind, Body and Soul

Corinne Clapham delicately crafted this special yoga class with the intention of nourishing your three elements of well-being; Mind, Body & Soul.

Meditation to quiet the mental mind chatter and stretch its mental capacity. Leaving you more clear minded and in a more peaceful state. Yoga to stretch and strengthen your body with movement of your breath. Bringing you to a place of being more flexible, better bone health, feeing fresh and renewed with more balance in your life.

Mudras, a spiritual gesture using the hands to stimulate different parts of the body to guide energy flow to the brain. Opening fresh space to invite positivity into your life. Fulfilling your Souls purpose. With a touch of sound healing through beautiful vibrations of a crystal singing bowl.

Date:

Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 6 pm to 7:15 pm

Event location:

The Ledger Room,
21 King Street East,
Gananoque, Canada

Contact:

For more information, please visit: https://allevents.in/gananoque/mind-body-and-soul/124780388055578#

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Lullaby and Flow

Lullaby + Flow
with Megan Marie Gates
Sunday, April 30 – 2-3:30pm
$25$

Join yoga teacher and sound worker Megan Marie Gates for an afternoon of movement and sound. We will begin our practice with a heart-based slow-flow: connecting to breath and creating space/receptivity in our bodies, and will end with a sound bath set to the crystal singing bowls, voice + other healing instruments. All levels of practices welcome!

For more information on Megan Marie, please visit her at www.meganmariegates.com and on her instagram @meganmariegee

Date:

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Event location:

The Ledger Room,
21 King Street East,
Gananoque, Canada

Contact:

For further details, please visit: https://allevents.in/gananoque/lullaby-flow/162779937575059

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Award-winning Soulful Roots Singer-Songwriter MIKE BIGGAR brings his solo acoustic tour to the Stonewater Pub in Gananoque in support of his all new album GO ALL IN on Sat Apr 1 at 8pm.

Known for his intense, roiling live performance, signature soaring vocals and disarming on-stage humour, Mike Biggar’s songs and performance have earned him affection from listeners and accolades from industry.

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Date :

Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8 pm

Event location :

Stonewater Gastro Pub & Cafe

490 Stone St South,

Gananoque, ON, K7G2A4

Canada

Contact :

Name : Mike Biggar

E-mail : mikebiggarmusic@gmail.com

Phone number : (506) 6476918

4 Week Kundalini Series

Join Lynn Clyde for a 4 week Kundalini series exploring breath with movement, meditation, and chanting mantras; building vitality and increasing consciousness.

Kundalini yoga incorporates asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), mudra (hand gestures) and mantra (chanting). These transformational ancient teachings, kept secret for thousands of years, build physical vitality and increase consciousness. The kriyas work on strengthening your nervous system, balancing your glandular system, purifying the body and calming the mind. Lynn has been practicing Kundalini yoga for over 10 years, and completed her 220 hour KRI Teacher Training with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa in Rishikesh, India.

The cost for 4-Week Series is $55.

Drop-in: $17.

Date:

Sunday, March 5,12,19,26 2017 from 3 to 4:15 pm

Event location:
The Ledger Room,
21 King Street East,
Gananoque, Canada

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St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland’s inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture.

St Patrick’s Day marks the feast day and anniversary of the death of a Christian missionary known as Patrick. He was born in the year 387, probably somewhere near the present day border between Scotland and England. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During this period, he became very religious and after six years he fled back to his family.

St Patrick’s Day celebrations were brought to Canada by Irish immigrants. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated, but is not an official holiday.
People who have an Irish background or enjoy Irish culture may hold Irish themed parties and serve traditional dishes, such as Colcannon or Irish stew. Colcannon is a dish of mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage and Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb and root vegetables.

Symbol

The most widely-seen St Patrick’s Day symbols are the colors green, and sometimes orange, and the shamrock. The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and a registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland. It is the leaf of the clover plant, which grows on the ground, often among grass and an Irish Catholic symbol of the Holy Trinity. It is sometimes confused with the four-leaf clover, which is a variety of the three-leaf clover and is thought to bring good luck.

Date :
Friday, March 17, 2017 | All day

Event location :
Gananoque, ON

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BlueGrass and Country Show

A cabaret music Series. This is a show that features old time music developed from North American Folk Music, played on acoustic instruments with a combination of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar. This music was made famous by Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley, among others.

Date:

Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 7:30 pm
to Sunday, March 26, 2017  at 10 pm

Event location:
Firehall Theatre
185 South Street,
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada

Contact:

Phone contact: 613-382-7020

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Fish Fry Dinner & Entertainment

$15.00 per person at the door.
Fish, chips, coleslaw, dessert and coffee or tea included .
Food will be served
between 4:00 -7:00 pm.

Entertainment by local musicians starting at 3 pm!

Date:

Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 3 pm

Event location:

Gananoque Legion Branch 92,
King Street, Gananoque, Canada

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Women’s Spiritual Weekend Getaway

This Transformational Weekend includes:
• Learning energy healing techniques
• Letting go of challenges
• A self-love meditation
• Learning to love yourself
• Discovering who you really are
• Messages from Spirit
• Interactive group activities
• Making your own meditation bracelet
• 2 gourmet breakfasts
• Exploring beautiful Gananoque
• Having fun!

Your Investment
Price is per person and includes 2 nights accommodation, 2 gourmet breakfasts, Weekend Workshop and all materials

King bed – single room $380
King bed – shared room $250 each
Queen bed – single room $350
Queen bed with a cot – shared $250 bed
$220 cot
Sofa bed – single room $250

Without accommodations, the weekend workshop,
2 breakfasts & all materials is $150

You will be on your own for Saturday lunch & dinner. There are many good restaurants within walking distance of the B&B or you could order in.

Date:

Friday, March 31, 2017 at 6:30 pm

Event location:

Turtle Island Bed and Breakfast ,
415 Stone Street South,
Gananoque, ON, Canada

Contact:

Sheryl Pedersen
Email: sherylpedersen@gmail.com
Website: sheryl-pedersen.com

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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

to

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.

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• 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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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”.

Date:

Tuesdays, December 6 & 20, 2016 – 6:00pm

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

For more info, please visit: http://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/town-council/council-meetings

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Town of Gananoque | Homemade Chili Dinner

Enjoy a homemade chili dinner before the reading of Paula Wing’s new play “The Cottage”. Dinner will begin at 6pm with the reading starting at 7:30pm. Donations will be collected in support of the Playwrights’ Unit.

With the support of the Thousand Islands Playhouse Playwrights’ Unit, four Canadian playwrights have been developing new plays over the past year. After months of hard work, we are pleased to share these new plays with audiences in workshop performances. These performances are the first opportunity for our playwrights to hear their work with an audience–an essential part of any play development process. This year’s group is also notable as it is the first time all the participants are women.

Date :
Friday, December 2, 2016 – from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Event location :
Firehall Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse
185 South Street, Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1A1, Canada

Contact :
For more info, please call 1-866-382-7020

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Carols by Candlelight at Christ Church Gananoque

Carols by Candlelight is an acclaimed annual Christmas Concert showcases the stunning acoustics of the cathedral and the resonating force of its resident choir, under the direction of Ian Keatley.

Accompanied by organist and composer, David Bremner, audiences won’t fail to be awed by the joy of these Christmas carols heard in such a magnificent and memorable setting. Singing a wide variety of classic carols and modern favourites, the renowned choir will inspire and entertain, and rouse the spirit with audience carols also included in the concert programme. Sing along with old favourites such as O Come, All Ye Faithful, be inspired by glorious choral gems such as Good King Wenceslas, all topped off with a magical selection of popular Christmas tunes, sung by the stellar voices of the Cathedral Choir in this beautiful candle-lit venue.

Seasonal music with members of the Gananoque and area Choral Society as special guests.

Date :
Sunday, December 4, 2016 – from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Event location :
Christ Church Gananoque
30 Church Street
Gananoque, ON, Canada

Contact :
For more info, please contact Christine  Downey, e-mail ccgan@kingston.net  or call 613-382-3655.
Website : http://www.christchurchanglican.webs.com/

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Celebrate the Season Workshop – Gananoque Horticultural Society

A hands-on workshop to make a Holiday Decoration and enjoy refreshments with your gardening friends. Come out make your own Holiday Table Centerpiece to brighten your home. Step by Step instruction by Cliff Byrnes. Enjoy a tea of coffee with fellow gardeners.

Participation Fee $40.00.

Date :
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Event location :
Carveth Care Herbert St.Entrance
Gananoque, ON, Canada

Contact :
For more info, please contact Penny Stewart, call 613-546-6093 or email gan.hort.soc@gmail.com .

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Seniors Curling & Christmas Lunch

Join us for the Seniors Curling & Christmas Lunch on December 21st, 2016.

Date :
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 – from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Event location :
Gananoque Curling Club
300 William Street S. Gananoque, ON, K7G 2T7

Contact :
Phone: 613 382 3281
Fax: 613 382 3281
info@gananoquecurlingclub.com
http://www.gananoquecurlingclub.com/

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Christmas Day

Many Christians in Canada mark the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25, which is known as Christmas Day. It is a day of celebration when many Canadians exchange gifts and enjoy festive meals.
 
Many Canadians have a day off work on December 25 and many spend the day with close relatives or friends. It is customary to exchange gifts, enjoy a special festive meal and, perhaps, attend a special church service.
 
The traditions centered on Christmas gifts in Canada vary a lot between families. In some families, a mythical figure called Santa Claus brings gifts. He travels on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, enters homes via the chimney and leaves presents and candy in Christmas stockings or in a pile under the Christmas tree.
 

Symbols of Christmas Day

 
There are many symbols of Christmas. These include images of baby Jesus and the Holy family in the stable, stars and Christmas trees. Another important symbol of Christmas is Santa Claus. This is a mythical figure with origins in European, particularly British, Dutch and German, cultures. He is a jolly man who wears a red suit, has a long white beard, lives at the North Pole and travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Date :

Sunday, December 25, 2016

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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”.

Date:

Tuesdays, November 1 & 15, 2016 – 6:00pm

Location:
Emergency Services Building – 340 Herbert St

For more info, please visit: http://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/town-council/council-meetings

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Gananoque Horticultural Society

In Continuous Service to the Community Since 1920

Holiday Containers Diane Huddle will help you beautify your home’s exterior.

Organization: Gananoque Horticultural Society

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 | 7:30 to 9 pm

Event location :
Carveth Care- Herbert St. Entrance 375 James St.

Contact:
Contact Name: Penny Stewart- President
Contact Email: gan.hort.soc@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 613 546 6093

Website: http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/gananoque

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Beginner Yoga Workshop

This workshop is perfect for students who have never taken a yoga class before or have taken a couple classes but just aren’t getting it. Learn about what yoga might mean to you – mind and body. Let’s quiet any of those ideas that might make yoga seem intimidating to you.

The first part of the workshop focuses on what yoga is, various breathing (pranyama) techniques, the importance of stability and understanding how your body moves. In the second part of the workshop we discuss key postures (asanas), learn how to safely move into each one and how to effectively use props. Lastly, you will participate in a 1 hour yoga class.

Previous owner of The Ledger Room, currently teaching at The Ledger Room, graduate of Amara Vidya Yoga.
Cost: $40 which includes 2 weeks of unlimited yoga. Registration is required.
You will leave this workshop with a good foundation allowing you to feel comfortable in regular group yoga classes.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 | 1 to 5 pm (2 breaks)

Event location:

The Ledger Room, 21 King Street East,

Gananoque, ON, Canada

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Gananoque Arts and Crafts Fair

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 | 10 am

Event location:

Gananoque Secondary School, 175, William Street South

Gananoque ON, Canada

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Moonlight Open House

It’s that time of year – it’s Moonlight Open House!! We celebrate women in business and celebrate the customers that support our local shops. Join us for our annual customer appreciation night.

Visit any of the participating stores ahead of time to pick up your ballot/passport card. Ballots will be ready for pick up as of Tuesday October 25th.

On the eve of, stop by particpatng stores to get your passport stamped (no purchase required). Also take a moment to enjoy treats, drinks and 15% off any purchases.

Your passport is your ballot for the grand prize draw. The grand prize draw happens 8:30 at the The Socialist Pig: food for everyone as usual.

Magnolia Flowers
Linda’s Fashion Boutique
Corner Stone Stylists
Nature’s Tonic
Rapunzel Studio of Hair Design
Old Love Antiques
Heather Haynes Gallery
Steel Style Garage
Little Pump House

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016 | 5 to 8 pm

Event location: Downtown Gananoque, Gananoque, Canada

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The Choice is Ours

Join us on Sunday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m. for our community conversation “The Choice is Ours: A Local Perspective on Global Climate Change” at Gananoque Public Library.

Date: Sunday, November 13 to Monday November 14, 2016 @ 1 pm

Event location:

Gananoque Public Library, 100 Park Street,
Gananoque, ON, Canada

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TiArts and IvyArts Fair

Thousand Islands Arts (tiArts) is an umbrella organization of artists, artisans, patrons and business partners from the Thousand Islands region.

Our annual Holly and Ivy Arts Fair will feature talented local artists, including:

Carolyn Barnett: Fabric/Textile Wearables

Bonita E Bell: Stained Glass

Sally Chupick: Painting

Jill Montgomery: Fibre

Catherine Richmond: Jewelry

Jill Spear: Pottery

Valerie L Thomas: Jewelry

Ron Tidrow: Leather

Debra Tate-Sears: Watercolour

Sarah Dionne: Warm Glass

Linda Davis: Natural Personal Care Products

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016 | 10 am

Event location:

125 Water St, Gananoque, ON K7G 3E3, Canada

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Gananoque Santa Claus Parade

2016 Annual Gananoque Santa Clause Parade Admission Details: Admission is free. Local retailers will be offering free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks during parade. We will be collecting donations for the Gananoque Food Bank.

Santa and a couple of his reindeer will be in the park following the parade to meet with children and to hand out some presents! There will also be a couple of the bands staying to entertain us so get your caroling voices tuned up for a fun evening to set the holiday spirit!

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2016 | 4:30 to 7:30 pm

Contact:

Email: beggarsbanquetbooks@gmail.com
Phone: 613-463-8998
Organization: Gananoque BIA Publish

Event location:

BIA area of Gananoque, down King Street to Town Hall

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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