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

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

Do you want to let the steam off? Is the child in you alive and ready to play? Our Paintball Package is just for you!

It includes a full day of enormous paintball fun at Ground Zero Paintball, offering the safest playing experience possible! With over 200 acres of land, Ground Zero Paintball provides the most enjoyable playing experiences available in the area.

What you’ll receive at Ground Zero Paintball:

• 500 paintballs
• all day field admission
• rental equipment

For details about Ground Zero visit their website ( www.gzpaintball.ca)

The 1000 Islands Paintball 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 full day of enormous paintball fun at Ground Zero Paintball

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 Paintball package today and let the games begin!

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.

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

“Luck is what happens

when preparation meets opportunity.”

Seneca

Are you ready to give your luck a go? We have prepared a surprise for you! Book this package and try your luck at the 1000 Islands OLG Casino – you’ll get the best available casino hotel voucher. And there’s more!

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! Here are the options you can choose from:

• Scenic 1 hour cruise (Rockport Boat Line)
• Scenic 2.5 hour cruise (Gananoque Boat Line)
• Scenic 3 hour luncheon cruise with live entertainment (Kingston & 1000 Islands Cruises)
• Castle Luncheon Cruise (Rockport Boat Line) – this one includes admission to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. Both castles are located in the United States so it is the customers’ responsibility to have the necessary identification (contact customs for details).

The 1000 Islands Cruise & Casino 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)
• 1000 Islands scenic cruise (you can choose from 4 different options)
• The best available casino hotel voucher

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 Cruise & Casino package today!