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Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 2 No. 38
On the Cover: The PEC Art Tour
Construction will start this fall on a purpose-built rental apartment building at Base31.
Prince Edward County was once a pleasure boater’s destination, on the map of Great Lakes travellers. Even Richard Nixon blew into Picton Harbour in a yacht in 1957.
Loyalist College is in serious trouble. Cuts to popular programs are making that clear.
A Memorial Garden at Glenwood Cemetery
Editorial: Slow Thinking
Alan Gratias considers the legacy of a close friend in this week’s guest editorial.
“Thinking about Thomas since he died, has he started a tilt back to slow thinking? He understood that life is about authenticity and connection.”
Chris reminds us that the Gazette is no longer being delivered by Canada Post. Rural delivery direct to your mailbox continues, however, and those with a Canada Post mailbox can find their Gazette in our newspaper boxes, in locations across the County.
Lots of waterfront this weekend
The Weekend Ticket
CAFF, The County Adaptation Film Festival, opens Friday with an adaptation of Stephen King’s small town sci-fi, The Life of Chuck, and a laneway party after the screening.
Saturday’s activities include Canadian writer and director Sarah Polley onstage after a screening of Away From Her, and Emma Donoghue, of Room fame discussing her new novel, The Paris Express. Passes and tickets still available. Visit The Regent for all the details.
The Marysburgh Mummers continue The Importance of Being Earnest all weekend at Mount Tabor. A not-to-be-missed treat with an all-star cast.
Walk the Ancient Sands, a Sandbanks pilgrimage in celebration of a century of the United Church. A 2-hour walk followed by an Agape meal. Hosted by Reverend Aaron Miechkota Monday 29 September.
Wellington Community Market is at the United Church on Wellington Main Street, every Saturday morning 9am-1pm all summer long.
Prince Edward County Markets hosts the Wellington Farmers Market at the Eddie Hotel and Farm Saturdays 9-1:30pm.
The Picton Town Hall Farmers Market runs Sundays 9-2 at 2 Ross Street, Picton all summer long, rain or shine.