Ready, Steady, Cook!

Thursday, October 1, 2015 – from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

We will be selling brown paper bags with mystery ingredients at the Thursday Farmers’ Market on Thursday October 1st for $30. Please sign up in advance by sending us a message (1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com) or by pre-paying here. http://www.gananoqueharvestfestival.ca/ready–steady–cook-.html

Your challenge should you choose to accept it: Make a three-course meal for neighbours who live on either side of you using the mystery ingredients and whatever is in your pantry.

Post pictures and comments from your dinner party (including your sumptuous meal) on our Facebook page. Describe your meal and send us the recipe!

Prizes for the first three posts – and prizes for the best-looking appetiser, main course, dessert and wittiest toast!

Event or Related Website: www.gananoqueharvestfestival.ca

Contact Name: Debra Davis

Contact Email: 1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 613 929-3942

Contact Organization: Thousand Islands Festivals & Events

Puppy Pumpkin Prowl

Saturday, October 3, 2015 – from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Puppy Pumpkin Prowl is partnering with Pump-Gan-Fest

Location: Gananoque Town Hall Soccer Field

Description: Puppy Pumpkin Prowl is partnering with Pump-Gan-Fest, Saturday Oct. 3rd. Registration for the walk starts at 9 am at the Gananoque Town Hall Soccer Field and the walk starts at 10 am. The soccer field is behind the Town Hall building on King St. West. Walk with or without a dog to raise funds to support the Dog Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Programme of the Gananoque & District Humane Society with fun activities to follow at Pump-Gan-Fest back at the Town Hall park.

Admission Details: Please join in by walking and getting pledges or kindly pledge a walker or our Walk Spokes-dog “Sir Reginald” through www.canadahelps.org. You can register or request information by emailing gdhswalk@bell.net.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Pet Friendly: Yes

Website: http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/

Contact Name: Les Wonch

Contact Email: gdhswalk@bell.net

Contact Phone: 613-331-4611

Contact Organization: Gananoque & District Humane Society

Fall Swing and Sweep

Saturday, October 17, 2015 – from 9:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Gananoque Curling Club and Gananoque Golf Club

Description: Curl 6 ends and golf 9 holes, then return to Curling Club for dinner

Admission Details: Cost is: $40.00 per person. Includes HST, Golf w/Cart, Curling and dinner

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

Business Mixer

Friday, October 23, 2015 – from 4:30pm to 9:30pm

Location: 300 William Street Gananoque Curling Club

Description: Fun Curling, and great food. Mingle with other business in town.

Admission Details: $25.00 per person

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Website: www.gananoquecurlingclub.com

Contact Name: Jayne Curtis

Contact Email: info@gananoquecurlingclub.com

Contact Phone: 613-382-3281

Organization: Gananoque Curling Club

ARCC 20th Annivarsary Celebration

Thursday, October 1, 2015 – from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 1000 Islands Mall Community Room 1 (Near Sears) 2399 Parkedale Ave, Brockville

Please join us for our 20th anniversary where we will celebrate our commitment to a community free of violence and reflect on our past 20 years.

Enjoy cake, and a silent auction fundraiser.

Silent auction fundraiser begins online Sept 15th & in person, on Oct 1st at the 1000 Islands Mall. Proceeds from silent auction to enhance ARCC programs For more information, contact: arcc@bgh-on.ca or 1-800-567-7415 https://www.facebook.com/events/391982677664888/

Admission Details: FREE Admission! Drop in for some of the event or stay for the whole thing!

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/391982677664888/

Contact Name: Brandy Contact Email: morbr@bgh-on.ca Contact Phone: 613-345-3881

Contact Organization: Assault Response & Care Centre Publish

2015 Kingston Prize

from Friday, October 9, 2015 – 12:00pm to Sunday, October 25, 2015 – 8:00pm

GANANOQUE EXHIBITION FIREHALL THEATRE

The Kingston Prize is a Canada-wide competition and exhibition tour for Canadian portrait painting. The competition is open to any Canadian artist who depicts a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant in a portrait based on a real life encounter. The aim of The Kingston Prize is to encourage and reward the creation of contemporary portraits by Canadian artists, to promote Canadian artists through competition, and over time to develop an historical record of Canadians, by Canadians.

Each exhibition becomes a fascinating snapshot of a cross-section of Canadian life. A distinguished panel of judges determines the 30 finalists, whose work then becomes part of the national touring exhibition. The exhibition gives much needed public exposure to talented Canadian artists, while at the same time sparking interest, conversation and inspiration in the visitors attending the exhibitions.

The Kingston Prize provides an opportunity for Canadians to celebrate gifted artists in a way that was not previously available. The interest from artists and the public has grown exponentially since the inception of the Kingston Prize in 2005.

Admission by Donation

185 South Street Gananoque, Ontario noon – 8:00pm Closed Mondays

http://kingstonprize.ca/

In 2015 Labour Day is Monday September 7

Celebrate this year’s first Monday of September with your friends and family!

This holiday officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement, however, most of us only think of it as the last long weekend of the summer, a perfect occasion for one last BBQ or canoe trip. Many seasonal attractions and vendors close after the labour day long weekend and it is generally the start of the fall shoulder season for tourist attractions.

Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics, fairs, festivals and fireworks displays.

For teenagers and other students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year. Canadian football fans may spend a large proportion of the weekend watching the Labour Day Classic matches live or on television.

The Labour Day Classic consists of three games between high ranking teams in the Canadian Football League. One match is played on the Sunday before Labour Day and two on Labour Day.

DEAR JOHNNY DEERE
“I’m wilder than her, what else can I say…”

Often called the Bruce Springsteen of rural Ontario, Juno Award-winning Fred Eaglesmith’s fun and evocative country songs have been masterfully woven into this foot-stompin’ musical.

Johnny’s got a wife and a farm. But will he for long? This foot-stompin’ musical is set to the fun and evocative songs of Canadian country legend Fred Eaglesmith.
Lately, not much has been growing on Johnny’s farm – or in his wife’s heart. So when a man from the city comes knocking and says they’re going to put a big ol’ highway through Johnny’s land, he has some tough choices to make.

Book by Ken Cameron
Based on the music and lyrics of Fred Eaglesmith
Additional music and arrangements by David Archibald

Playing at the Springer Theatre from September 25 – October 18

Tuesday to Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. . . . . . . . . . 2:30pm
(No Saturday matinee on opening day of shows)

Cast
McAllister: Jeff Culbert
Caroline: Shannon Currie
Johnny: Greg Gale
Mike/Hendrik/Auctioneer: Bruce Horak
Fiddler: Capucine Onn

Creative
Director: Ashlie Corcoran
Assistant Director: Rob Kempson
Set & Costume Designer: Camellia Koo
Sound Designer: Adam Harendorf
Lighting Designer: Michelle Ramsay
Music Director: David Archibald
Stage Manager: Natasha Bean-Smith
Assistant Stage Manager: Chantal Hayman

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 – from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Gananoque Town Park (corner of King Street East and Park Street),

This outdoor summer festival will center on dog-related products and services as well as Rescue Lane, where you will learn about the wonderful, behind-the-scenes work being done for dogs.

Admission Details: Admission is free. Don’t forget to bring your dog!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes

Website: www.1000IslandsBarkBash.com
Contact: Bill McCormick
Email:barkbash@live.com
Contact Phone: 613-353-6923

A SAUCY FARCE

July 24 – August 22
Springer Theatre

“Well, this is a very delicate situation…”

Produced in Association with Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC and Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops, BC
By Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon

Tuesday to Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . 2:30pm
(No Saturday matinee on opening day of shows)

Running Time: approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes including intermission

We’re serving up a generous portion of madcap comedy in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, the lightning-speed scrumptious sequel to BOEING BOEING.

Using best friend Robert as an alibi, Bernard plans a perfect romantic weekend with his Parisian mistress while his wife is out of town. But when she hears that Robert is visiting, Bernard’s wife starts making plans for a saucy liaison of her own. A cook named Suzette, a lover named Suzanne and more twists than a corkscrew, this salacious sequel of silly suspicion guarantees a good time! Bon appétit!