Picton Gazette Express Vol. 1 No. 26

October 03, 2024

In honour of Truth and Reconciliation, Molly of the Mohawks, by Kahéhtoktha Janice Brant.

The County is seeking feedback from residents on this major redevelopment project, which could see 250 new homes and a co-working hub for community organizations in the middle of one of Picton’s oldest and most beautiful neighbourhoods.

In honour of Truth and Reconiliation Day, the County Museums presented “Aftermath: The American Revolution and the Origin of the Mohawk Village on the Bay of Quinte,” research that draws from archival materials and oral histories to give an account of the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Mohawk Valley upended by the American Revolution. Some of them founded Tyendinaga, on the banks of the Bay of Quinte.

In the recent by-election, only 38% of eligible voters showed up at the polls.

For anyone who believes in democracy, it isn’t about who you vote for, it’s about casting your vote.

Cloisonne by Claudia Jean McCabe

The annual tour is more popular than ever. This year’s tour included over 40 unique studios and nearly 50 artists.

The Gazette is pleased to present a series of films and books that explore the newspaper life. The series starts Monday evening 21 October at The Pilot’s Lounge at Base31 with a screening of Steven Spielberg’s The Post, about the Washington Post decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. The film is based on publisher Katharine Graham’s memoir, Personal History, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998. Catered discussions of the book and the film are Wednesday evenings at the Gazette office. Please join us! We are always looking for new members. No experience required.

Our roving historian revisits the scene of Queen Elizabeth’s opening of the Loyalist Parkway in 1984.

The Weekend Ticket

Take Back the Night is tonight, at 5pm, at the Giant Tiger Parking Lot in Picton. Organized by Alternatives for Women.

County Roads Theatre presents The Year of Magical Thinking at Mount Tabor. This is the final weekend. Not to be missed.

On Saturday evening October 5, spend an evening with The Paranormal Seekers at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village as they go in search of paranormal activity. This is your chance to take a closer look at the mysterious happenings and get hands-on with the equipment used during their investigations!

The Stuff’d Dumpling Festival, Base31’s inaugural food festival, runs all day Saturday at The Commissary. Free admission, to 8pm. Bon Appetit!

Also on Saturday, Slake Brewing celebrates its 4th Anniversary with a special Bocado popup, live DJ, and family friendly food and fun.

On Sunday, Sand and Pearl hosts its third annual oyster fest, 2-7pm.