Going Going Gone! Bid for the Build Auction

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Canadian artists Charles Pachter and Margaret Atwood are also in on the action. Mr. Pachter has donated 10 prints as well as one of his iconic Canadian flag paintings, valued at approximately $35,000. Ms. Atwood has donated a limited edition, handwritten poem, “Crow Funeral,” illustrated with her own distinctive version of the rooks. The print is valued at $1000 and is expected to fetch well over that.

Bid for the Build is at The Crystal Palace on June 1 
Doors open 5pm
Tickets at the PECMHF website

Editorial: Something in the Water

The Gazette considers the view from Wellington.

This Weekend’s Open Houses

Persons of Interest: Alan Gratias

with Libby Crombie

The Weekend Ticket

On Thursday, the PECI Fun Fair starts at 4pm. Also on Thursday, the Department of Illumination hosts the Flower Moon Garden Party. The Ameliasburgh Garden Club plant sale is on Saturday May 25th. The Marysburgh Mummers’ Matilda continues at Mount Tabor. The Athol-South Marysburgh Public School Community Plant Swap is on Sunday 26 May. Tis the Season! Enjoy your Garden!