St. Lawrence Local Community News

'Doors Open' to many new sites this weekend, Free event focuses on 'Cultural Expressions' theme

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Marla Dowdall

EMC Events -Thirty-seven sites are opening their doors in locations across the Brockville-Thousand Islands region this weekend, May 25-26, for Doors Open 2013. This is...

Walk-a-thon this weekend raises important funds for shelter

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Marla Dowdall

EMC Events -A refreshing walk, a Fur Fashion Show, a barbecue, these are all things being offered as part of the annual Ontario SPCA Leeds and Grenville Branch walkathon May 25. The Friends for Life Walk-athon, sponsored by Iams, takes place in Hardy Park, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m....

Summer hours begin at Fulford Place in time for Doors Open Brockville

Posted on May 23, 2013 by EMC News

EMC News -Fulford Place begins its summer hours with a celebration of Doors Open Brockville-Thousand Islands, the re-opening of the tearoom and a new seasonal exhibition - Elegance Recalled. This year, Doors Open Ontario is celebrating the relationship between heritage and the arts with free events...

Four sites to be included in Athens for Doors Open

Posted on May 23, 2013 by EMC News

EMC Events -Athens Doors Open takes place Saturday, May 25. This year the event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Four sites will be open. One includes the annual opening of the Athens Museum in the Township Hall. The theme this year is a potpourri of exhibit samples from the past eight displays. Since this...

Unique items up for bid, Wall Street's time and talent auction serves as fundraiser for church missions

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Doreen Barnes

EMC Events - From boat rides to picnic baskets brimming with food. This fundraising auction offers some unique items for bid. "On Thursday, May 30, we are holding a Time and Talent Auction at Wall Street United Church, Brockville, sponsored by the Church," said Shirley Avery, chair of the Wall Street...