Picton Gazette Express No. 16

Author

Karen Valihora
July 25, 2024

Dunes Beach at Sunrise, by Ian Brown

We are proud to feature this image by local photographer Ian Brown on the cover this week. “Dunes Beach at Sunrise” is just one of a series of County images Mr. Brown is preparing for a book. Individual prints are available at his website.

The Athol Town Hall is available for rent. Still.

The daycare deal for the Athol Town Hall has ended in disarray. Jason Parks speaks with the HUB Executive Director, Stacey Sandford to explore what happened, and what’s next.

Renowned essayist, author, County resident, and Donald Trump expert David Frum is back from Washington for the summer, and ready as always to talk. We were pleased to host Mr. Frum at the Gazette offices earlier this month for a wide-ranging conversation about the tumult of U.S. politics in advance of his speaking engagement here August 8.

All this could be yours. Details on our website.

We seek a Development Issues reporter able to work about 20 hours a week. The position is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative.

The failure to secure a lease agreement for the Athol Town Hall not a good look for a County dotted with underused heritage buildings. Jason Parks explores the limited options ahead.

A visual cornucopia, and yes, totally corny. But worth it for the Mailbox Cam alone.

The Weekend Ticket

Theatre Roulant’s An Evening with Shakes-Beer and Whine runs tonight through Saturday evening at Waring House. “It’s a tale told by an idiot, but you should come see it anyway.” Blueberry Picking continues all weekend at locations around the County — the U-Pick and Blueberry Patch are in Waupoos on County Road 8. July 26 Barbara Sings Bacharach at the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31. The Department of Illumination Night Watch installation at Base31 continues every weekend. The Music at Port Milford Artist Chamber Concert Series continues Saturday evening July 27 with “In Wonder” at St. Mary Magdalene in Picton. Also July 27, Biglake Arts presents Hatch, a professional development programme that focuses on contemporary chamber music created by Continuum, at Hatch Gallery. Radiator Collective presents Knitting and Queen of Swords at Matron Fine Beer July 28. Sugarbush Vineyards hosts a 6km Happy Hour Trail Run Friday July 26 at 6pm. Half Moon Run plays the Base31 Drill Hall on Saturday July 27. And looking ahead: the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute presents a huge one-day Art and Craft Sale Thursday August 1 from 10-6pm at the Picton Fairgrounds.