All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
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 […]
Extensive preservation of Avro delta test vehicle recovered from County’s south shore
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison An expert from the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) in Ottawa provided some fascinating insight last week into the extensive conservation and preservation efforts needed for the Avro delta test vehicle, recovered off County shores. Held at the Mariners Park Museum on County Road 13, and hosted by the […]
Picton courthouse one of province’s oldest remaining buildings
By Sharon Harrison First constructed in 1832, many people recognize the County courthouse, even if they haven’t been inside, as the imposing Georgian-style structure located on Union Street. It houses old jail cells (and is infamously known for the only hanging in Picton’s history), the courthouse and land registry office where part of the building […]
Ambassadors of bygone era celebrate 30 years of gathering as friends
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The ‘Gathering of Friends’ Rendezvous group celebrated family and friends with its ‘welcome weekend’ volunteers at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, marking 30 years of re-enactments. The fun and the celebrations over the Victoria Day long weekend featured an informal dedication ceremony acknowledging the commitment of bringing the village to […]
