St. Lawrence Local Community News

Tall Ships Festival to feature something for everyone all weekend

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Marla Dowdall

EMC 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,...

Relay for Life returns tomorrow

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Doreen Barnes

EMC News - The countdown for the Brockville Relay for Life is at the end of this week, overnight Friday, June 14 at Row's Corners Fairgrounds, north of Brockville. Relay for Life starts at 6:55 p.m. with the Survivor Victory Lap followed by opening ceremonies with Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark. This...

1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival begins tomorrow

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by EMC News

EMC 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 is $10 to the event which runs at the...

Jazz and Blues festival to feature many big name acts June 15-22

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by EMC News

EMC 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 at the Brockville Arts Centre (BAC). Diana...

Spencerville Mill takes aim at Guinness World Record

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by EMC News

EMC 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 Mill is inviting participants to gather on Saturday,...