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Fire and Stars: A Torchlit Adventure at Sibbald’s Point Park
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Underfoot, sparkling snow; above, stars twinkling; and a forest path lit by glowing torches—it feels like stepping back in time to an era before electricity. It is pure magic! This is the second year of the special winter event organized by Sibbald Point’s Discovery Team. It began with a New Year’s Eve walk, which attracted about 40 hikers...
History storyteller Ted Barris talks about the Battle of Britain
By Angie Sullivan The Georgina Centre for Arts & Culture (GCAC) is presenting a series of four author talks in conjunction with their theme, “A Celebration of Words & Deeds” to kick off the new year. First up is journalist, creative non-fiction author, and public speaker, Ted Barris, who will deliver his latest in-person presentation at the GCAC, at 2 p.m.,...
Who will win the Hospice Georgina Catch the Ace lottery?
By Angie Sullivan Excitement is building around Hospice Georgina’s Catch the Ace progressive lottery! This is week 46, with only a few envelopes left on the board, and one of them holds the Ace of Spades. The jackpot is up to $220,000, and the next draw is on Wednesday, January 15. Each week, tickets are sold to players hoping to select...
Book Review: Andrew Sibbald’s The Briars Between
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The intriguing title of Sibbald’s book hints at the journey this story will take. It is both a nod to the historic Briars Resort in Jackson’s Point, which was in the Sibbald family for 140 years, and a foreshadowing of the difficulties and obstacles the young narrator, 13-year-old Emily, faces. Set in the summer of 1919, the novel...
‘Operation Snowball’ sends Xmas letters and care packages to Canadian troops overseas
By Angie Sullivan The Georgina Military Museum in Keswick collected and delivered over 2,550 letters and care packages to deployed Canadian troops overseas just in time for Christmas! CFB Trenton, a Canadian Forces base in Quinte West, helped deliver the festive load from Georgina residents, schools, and other groups, who donated items or created cards for ‘Operation Snowball.’ Jeff Leggett, president of...
Pop-up bookstore opens at art gallery in time for Xmas!
By Angie Sullivan There's now a pop-up bookstore at the Georgina Center for Arts and Culture (GCAC) in Sutton. Literary lovers no longer have to drive to Uxbridge to shop at Blue Heron Books. The award-winning independent store is known for its strong community connections and comfortable atmosphere. A corner of the gallery has been transformed into tables full of best-sellers,...
Raising Money for Charity with Elvis, Abba, and Elton John!
By Angie Sullivan Forrest Jones Entertainment is bringing more than just tribute tours and music to our region for the holidays! Each show also raises money for charity and worthwhile causes. On Tuesday, December 3, “A Tribute to Ed Sheeran & Elton John” at the Stephen Leacock Theatre raised approximately $1000 for the Good Food Collective, and earlier in the year,...
Local artisan Jordan Findlay turns maps into unique gifts
By Angie Sullivan Georgina local Jordan Findlay’s hand-drawn and painted maps can be found all over our community if you know where to look. He is the spotlight ‘artist of the month’ for December at Elpida Café & Roastery in Keswick, where customers can purchase a map along with their fresh roast. His work is also displayed at Twig Gardens &...
Gabi von Gans: award-winning entrepreneur embraces eco-chic
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley It’s not every day that an artist turns their passion into a thriving global business, wins prestigious awards, and proves that creativity and entrepreneurship make the perfect match! Gabi von Gans is living proof that it’s possible. An internationally acclaimed photographer, originally from Vienna, she is primarily known for her portrait work. But her heart has always been...
Elpida Café & Roastery is brewing holiday goodwill
By Angie Sullivan There’s more than just coffee brewing for the holidays at Elpida Café & Roastery in Keswick. This cozy shop welcomes guests with the mouth-watering smell of freshly ground beans roasted right on the premises. There is a large yellow roaster stationed by the front door which churns and heats the beans bought directly from women coffee farmers in...
