All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Council to consider bigger price to play for Benson Park renewal project
Playground renewal plans for Benson Park in Picton delayed three years due to the pandemic have resurfaced before councillors with a bigger price to play. However, council agreed to support the recommendation by Lisa Lindsay, Director of Recreation and Community Facilities, to consider additional funding for phase one of the Benson Park Master Plan project […]
Find Your Wings fair encourages careers in aviation
By Sharon Harrison Aerobatic aircraft, helicopters, an RCAF CF-18 cockpit and career fair participants will highlight some of the excitement taking off on the flying club grounds Saturday afternoon, Sept. 23 where the public is invited to walk the flight lines, ask questions and witness a fly-by. And especially for girls and young women who […]
Milford Fair filled with community fun on a sunny Saturday
By Olivia Timm Because it rarely rains on the Milford Fair, sunshine and seasonably warm weather welcomed a large crowd for the 76th annual gathering to celebrate community and rural roots, food and fun. The old-fashioned fair opening follows a parade to the event – unique in that it has as many people or more […]
Country fair season opens with sunshine on Picton’s event
By Olivia Timm Under bright, sunshine filled skies, an estimated 7,000 people from far and wide attended the 186th annual Picton Fair on the weekend. As the warm weather made way for the agricultural event, droves of vehicles lined Macsteven Drive (avoiding construction on Picton Main) and folks eagerly made their way into the Picton […]
Athol Day family fun returns at Cherry Valley Park
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Athol Day has been on a long hiatus but was back with a bang with a new format boasting a host of activities, games and fun things to do, see, watch and eat Sunday in Cherry Valley. While the community fun event, hosted by the Athol Recreation Committee, was […]
Shatterbox Theatre unfolds immersive, timeless tale of witch trials
A witch hunt is brewing in Ameliasburgh and people are losing their freedom – and their lives. Visitors to the heart of the heritage village will become first-hand witnesses of the suspense, betrayal and hysteria of the Salem witch trials as they experience the chilling panic and paranoia of jealousy as neighbour accuses neighbour, in […]
Breezy Hillier Park Day brings great kite flying fun
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison With a generous breeze in the air, those attempting to fly a kite didn’t have any problem getting the flimsy devices off the ground at Saturday’s Hillier Park Day. While strong gusts made it almost too windy for flying, many had lots of fun watching the kites easily take […]
Help plant a pollinator garden Monday (no experience necessary)
By Sharon Harrison As the benefits of growing pollinator-friendly gardens becomes more widely known and encouraged in Prince Edward County, some residents are transforming their entire garden spaces – or even just a small areas – to growing native perennials. The idea of growing plants to invite pollinators is being encouraged as many species of […]
Community party celebrates Princess Amelia’s 240th birthday
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A procession fit for a princess was the scene Saturday with a fine birthday party held in honour of Princess Amelia’s 240th birthday. For a lady of some significant years, Her Royal Highness, Princess Amelia, was looking remarkably good for her advanced years, as she, along with her sister, […]
Creation of Monarch Point to officially protect 4,000 acres of County’s south shore
As waves gently crashed to the rocky beach, decades of effort to seek official protection of some 4,000 acres of Prince Edward County’s south shore, officially came to fruition. Monday morning, local and provincial officials joined with several dozen conservation group volunteers and friends to formally announce the creation of Monarch Point, the province’s first […]
