Events
Tall Ships Festival to feature something for everyone all weekend
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By Marla DowdallEMC Events - It is finally here! After much anticipation, planning and effort - The First Port of Call Tall Ships 1812 Tour Festival pulls in this Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16. So much is taking place over the three days including a hot air...
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1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival begins tomorrow
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -The 1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival Tall Ships Edition will be taking place this weekend, Friday, June 14 from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features some exciting displays, presentations and treats. Admission...
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Jazz and Blues festival to feature many big name acts June 15-22
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events - The 13th annual 2013 1000 Islands Jazz & Blues Festival takes place Saturday, June 15 to Saturday, June 22 inclusive. Many big names are on the schedule for this annual event. All tickets (except for the two free concerts) are available...
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Spencerville Mill takes aim at Guinness World Record
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -As part of the Heritage Fair (June 21-23), the Spencerville Mill is aiming to break an existing Guinness World Record. In an attempt to beat the record for the most people dressed in Regency or Napoleonic period clothes, the Spencerville...
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1000 Islands Family Ribfest gears up for spectacular weekend of fun
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -The 1000 Islands Family Ribfest wishes to acknowledge and thank the Ministry of Tourism & Sport for their support of the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest through a $39,995 Celebrate Ontario grant. The grant will be used to enhance the festival...
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A month of time travel begins now, Tall Ships, Mr. Darcy, Red Coats and more
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -With the arrival of 10 tall ships in Brockville this weekend, the St. Lawrence River will become a portal for time travel for one month alone. Beginning June 14, the iconic Thousand Islands Region will bring history alive with a series...
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Bring your Sweet Tooth to the Tall Ships Festival
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -Redpath will be attending the First Port of Call -Tall Ships Festival in Brockville this weekend to assist with all who have a sweet tooth. The Acts of Sweetness truck and trailer will be located in the Water Street Parking area to provide...
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First ever boat cruise June 20 raises dollars and awareness for Interval House
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By Marla DowdallEMC Events - The first ever Thousand Islands Charity Boat Cruise for Leeds and Grenville Interval House will leave the dock June 20, 7:30 p.m. "We are very excited for this," Kimberley Wright, community liaison, Leeds and Grenville Interval House commented...
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Vermonter plans to ship goods by sailing barge
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events - While ships participating in the Tall Ships Festival bob at anchor along Brockville's waterfront this coming weekend, Erik Andrus will be describing his own sailing vessel, a barge for shipping goods back and forth between Vermont and New...
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From "Under the Flapper's Fringe": Rockport Prohibition Days Aug. 16-18 encourages period dress
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -A "flapper" was the new woman of the 1920s. The First World War had just ended. The world had lost its innocence and young women were beginning to challenge their traditional role in society. The word "flapper" may have derived from a young...
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Recording artist Justin Hines to address Sweet's Corners students about bullying
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By Lorraine PayetteEMC Events -It isn't every day that a Canadian recording artist takes time out of his busy life and schedule to stop at Sweet's Corners Elementary School to visit the students. "Justin Hines, Canadian recording artist, will be coming to Sweet's Corners...
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Buck Lake Boatilla for Easter Seals on June 29
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By Easter SealsEMC Events -It's anchors away for the Buck Lake Community to commence its ninth annual fundraiser to send children with physical disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Merrywood on Big Rideau Lake. This year's event will take place on Saturday, June 29 on...
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Still spots left for Screen for the Cure Golf tournament June 21
Posted Jun 13, 2013
By Marla Dowdall
EMC Events - There are still team spots available for the annual Screen for the Cure Golf Tournament, taking place June 21. All proceeds from this event will be going towards Brockville General Hospital's colorectal screening. The Brockville Golf...
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Spencerville Stampede is back: Gearing up phenomenal second year
Posted Jun 13, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events -With restless broncs and many new rodeo stars in tow, The New Holland Elite Rodeo Series is on the road again. Cowboys and Cowgirls will be roping and riding their way across Ontario in a follow-up to the highly successful inaugural year. Shawn...
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