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Picton Gazette Express Vol. 1 No. 36
Santa Claus Came to Town
Alan Gratias reflects on community in inimitable style
I had a double confirmation of the pleasures of County living this week. The first was a park and dash into The Royal to replenish my supply of wildflower honey. I had barely made it to the top of the entrance stairs when both the GM Sol and Chef Alberto, who were conferencing at the bar, called out, “Hey Alan,” followed by warm hugs. A big guy who was checking in at the front desk looked up and called out, “That’s why I want to move to Picton. Everyone knows your name.”
Canada Post is on strike. If you have a rural mailbox, your Gazette will be delivered by a contracted delivery team. If you live in town, get your Gazette at any of a large number of new boxes out on the streets, including outside every post office.
The Weekend Ticket
A Miss Emily Christmas, Sunday 8 December at The Regent Theatre, 2:30pm.
The Christmas in the County House Tour Sunday 11-5pm. A few tickets still available.
Driftwood Theatre in partnership with the Department of Illumination presents William Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol at The Regent Theatre Saturday evening at 7pm. Some tickets still available.
Christmas in the Village at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village Saturday 7 December 12-3pm.
Waring House Holiday Market Saturday and Sunday 10-4 in Waring Hall. A Christmas Tea is available at $40 per person.
Theatre Roulant, A Christmas to Remember is on at St. Andrew’s in Picton all weekend. In the 1950's eight workers in a remote lumber camp won the luck of the draw for seats on a supply plane to take them home for Christmas. When the plane went down in a gale, it would take more than luck for them to survive. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday December 6, 7, and 8. 31 King Street. Show to be recorded live for the radio by 99.3 County FM.