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Christmas tree sales help firefighters support community
The Picton Firefighter’s Association is ready to help ring in the season with a small forest of Douglas Fir Christmas trees available for $40. The association consists of 20 members with the desire to serve and give back to the community. The association raises money throughout the year and often helps individuals, groups, charities, and […]
Holiday memories on a sleigh-ride
The snow fell in southern Prince Edward County Thursday, but Picton Main Street was clear and dry as BIA and merchants of downtown Picton hosted free horse-drawn wagon rides, free hot chocolate, courtesy of the Bean Counter Cafe, and carolling from Emmanuel Baptist Church from 5-7 p.m. Many of Picton’s fine shops and services extended […]
Sophiasburgh students enjoy Christmas feast of local slow food
Sophiasburgh Central School students were treated Tuesday to a locally produced Christmas meal hosted by the Healthy Lunch program volunteers and financially supported by Food for Learning along with Slow Food Prince Edward County. “The lunch is an extension and celebration of what we have been experiencing this past term,” said Pooky Scott, principal. “We […]
Primary Care Provider Chorus in song for Picton hospital
The lights on the tree at the front of QHC Prince Edward County Memorial shone brighter than ever Wednesday night. The Primary Care Provider Chorus entertained. Dr. Earle Taylor and Dr. LeRoy Hall lit the tree, with lights strung courtesy of Dan Claxton Electric, before the singing of Silent Night. The PECMH Foundation extends a […]
Wellington hosts Christmas in the Village
Wellington welcomed Santa Claus with Christmas in the Village celebrations Saturday. Santa Claus was escorted by the Wellington Dukes during the parade and afterward in the Town Hall as he greeted children and handed out giant candy canes. While children awaited his arrival they decorated gingerbread cookies and created cards and tree ornaments. Faye Luftman […]
John Zandarin on Santa’s nice list
Picton BIA executive director Roni Summers Wickens CHEERS! Picton’s Super Santa volunteer. “John Zandarin, for a greater number of years than he is probably willing to admit, has volunteered his time to the Picton Santa Claus Parade, at first by default in his role as a municipal public servant and later, by choice. “Indeed, Zandarin’s […]
