Harvestfest brings the past to life at Pioneer Village
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Harvestfest at Georgina Pioneer Village is a delightful journey into the past, where the simple pleasures of yesteryear come to life, thanks to the dedicated volunteers from the Georgina Historical Society. The heart of the festival lies in the Pioneer Village itself, a living museum that showcases the daily life of early settlers. Visitors can watch...
Georgina Ice kicks off its 30th season with Hockey Day in Georgina
By Mike Anderson Coming off a strong playoff run last season, the Georgina Ice Junior Hockey Club will kick off its 30th anniversary season at the Ice Palace on Saturday, September 16, with its first-ever Hockey Day in Georgina. The event will feature two alumni games and four minor hockey games, with the club's season opener against the Port Perry Lumberjacks...
Field to Table: A farm-tastic self-guided tour
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Since 2018, locals and visitors have embraced their inner agrarian spirit, embarking on the annual self-guided tour of local farms. This year, nine farms swung open their gates to shower us with goodies, from flowers to honey, from dairy to meats. All things fresh, natural, and farm-tastically fantastic! At Elmgrove Farm, veggies are celebrities. Zandra Zalucky, a grower, says,...
Painted Perch Festival brings out the artist in everyone
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Despite the rain clouds hovering above Georgina on August 12, the Jackson's Point parkette buzzed with dozens of vendors and hundreds of visitors. All eyes were drawn to a vibrant display of painted perch cutouts arranged in several categories ranging from youngsters to local enterprises. Why perch? For the simple reason that Lake Simcoe is the perch capital of...
Capturing Compassion: Celebrating Georgina Honouree, Wei Hwa
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley In 2009, Karen Merk, owner of Merk Photography, founded Portraits of Giving, an initiative which honours people who donate their time and resources for the benefit of others. This year, Wei Hwa, one of the top agents at Century 21 Canada, was honoured. The presentation took place on August 8 at The Briars Resort & Spa in Jackson's...
Musical theatre school opening in Georgina
By Michelle Poirier A professional musical theatre training school for kids and teens aged 3 to 19 is coming to Georgina through First Act Youth Company (FAYC). While the company has been around since 2014, it was forced to close its doors in Whitby due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now reopening in Georgina after Nicole Strawbridge, Artistic Director of...
Pefferlaw Lions Vintage Car Show raises funds for local charities
By Mike Anderson Despite inclement weather, the Pefferlaw Lions Vintage Car Show, held on August 7, featured nearly 80 cars. Vehicles from 2002 and older were parked in the community centre's front lot, while newer cars were in the back lot. "It's been going on for over 40 years; it's hometown grown. Pefferlaw has a substantial population of vintage vehicles, and many...
The Sutton Fair & Horse Show returns for the 166th year
By: Michelle Poirier The 166th Sutton Fair & Horse Show returns from August 10 to 13. This year's theme is "From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways." "The first Sutton Fair & Horse Show took place in 1855. This theme reflects on the changes in agriculture over time," said Victoria Pike, one of the fair's directors. "The theme will be represented in many...
Riveredge Microfarm delivers nutrient-packed microgreens
By Michelle Poirier Riveredge Microfarm brings fresh and nutrient-dense microgreens to Georgina residents through a subscription delivery service and weekly at the Georgina Farmers' Market. Sean Wagner, the owner of Riveredge Microfarm, opened his business on May 21 of this year and has seen a lot of interest in microgreens while selling at the market. Wagner said most people don't know what...
From airwaves to farewells: Jim Anderson leaves Georgina Rogers tv
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Jim Anderson, Station Manager at Rogers tv, has just wrapped up his 38-year-long career in broadcasting. Several years ago, he created a show called 'That's My Story.' Now, the time has come for him to share his own story. It all began in Richmond Hill, where a young Jim would gaze at the TV tower from his bedroom window...
