All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Hospital Auxiliary knitters helping to ‘Keep Kids Warm’
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Craft Group has stitched up another significant contribution to the Keep Kids Warm program. The Craft Group presented the PEC OPP with 215 sets of hats and mittens. These hand knitted items will be presented along with new boots and outerwear to children of local families who need […]
Public launch introduces cultural heritage master plan
By Sharon Harrison Attendees at a cultural heritage master plan public open house got an introduction to what the community-based plan is all about, and how it is expected to unfold, in what was an early stage engagement for the public. About 20 people tuned into the virtual meeting which provided opportunity for input, discussion […]
Fun in the sun at Ameliasburgh’s ‘colour me fall’ fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison This year’s Ameliasburgh fall fair showcased how rural country fairs remain rooted in agriculture, farming and community. While a contingent of horses and young riders competed in various judged classes in the horse show, at the other end of the Roblin Lake Fairgrounds, the livestock show ran for most […]
Milford fall fair crowds bask in glorious summer heat
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Every Milford fair day, Bruce Dowdell, long-standing Milford fall fair board member and past president, ensures a fine forecast and every year, it seems he comes through. The long-standing trend is that it never rains on the Milford Fair – though it may have rained three times in the […]
A smashing good time at the Picton fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the sun is expected to shine on this Saturday’s fair in Milford, the damp and coolness last weekend was no deterrent for fans of the County’s first fair of the season at Picton. The Picton fair brought everything from lawn tractor racing to tractor pulls, an antique tractor […]
Jazz, Wine and Art Event raises more than $5,000 for south shore conservation efforts
Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters, sponsors and 200 participants, the South Shore Joint Initiative raised more than $5,000 for conservation efforts during last week’s Jazz, Wine and Art event. “We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing time we had and the incredible support we received,” said Cheryl Anderson, of the SSJI. […]
Picton library expansion ‘dream come true’ celebrates Bake family
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a joyful celebration Saturday amongst a bustling downtown Picton Main Street as friends and supporters of the Picton Branch Library gathered for the official expansion opening – offering some fine words, acknowledgements, a surprise or two and a special nomination. “The dream became a reality,” said […]
Ontario grants support programs for seniors
Representatives from four regional groups met Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith at the Consecon branch library Thursday to share in $60,400 from Ontario’s Senior Community Grant Program. “The Bay of Quinte area has a large and growing seniors population,” said Smith. “They’ve contributed much to our communities and it is important we continue to […]
Wellington celebrates Canada Day on the ground and in the sky
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a familiar Canada Day streetscape in Wellington and a celebratory mood for the long-time tradition each July 1st as Main Street transforms into a sea of people, and an ocean of red and white. The people came out in droves, bringing happy smiles and infectious laughter and […]
Bidding for the build erupts in million dollar-plus support for hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Not only did a generous community come through at the Bid for the Build art auction held at the Crystal Palace Saturday night, but the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary also moved forward with a significant contribution totalling $1.1 million. One night, a full house, much artwork and […]
