Food Pantry launches gift card campaign as food insecurity spikes in Georgina
By Mike Anderson Georgina residents will have a new way to donate to the Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) this August. The Food Pantry, a non-profit community food bank located at The Link in Sutton, is launching a new gift card campaign called "Share the Gift of Fresh Food." Starting on August 1, customers at the Keswick FreshCo can purchase $10 and...
Quack-tastic Fun at the Festival on High!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley With over 4,000 enthusiastic visitors, 30 local vendors, and High Street businesses bustling with customers, the Festival on High was a roaring success. Despite the gloomy sky and occasional raindrops, the spirit of festival-goers remained undampened. "What an incredible day! It was a blast for families, and the event was impressively well organized. This was our first time attending,...
Purple Turtle Art Festival – Artistry Unleashed!
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Marking its 23rd year, the Briars Resort once again provided the perfect setting for the Purple Turtle Festival. This year’s edition, held on July 8 & 9, featured 38 artists from Southern Ontario, including Georgina. They presented an impressive range of artwork, from paintings, photography, carvings, and jewelry to fashion designer clothing. Monique and Jean-Pierre from Keswick have become...
Free Spirit Festival: A Celebration of Well-being
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The Free Spirit Festival held at ClearWater Farm on July 2 brought together residents of Georgina and visitors from as far as Quebec! They came to escape from everyday life's demands and stresses, immerse themselves in a nurturing environment, and focus on rejuvenating activities, such as yoga, meditation, and spa. Festival organizers Jacinta Yang and Jennifer Aves are thrilled...
A new vision for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture (GCAC) is expanding its programming to attract more visitors, rebuild its donor base, and promote cultural tourism in Georgina. That means more curated exhibitions, visiting artists, public art displays, and a renewed focus on the Centre's permanent collection. There will also be a strong emphasis on community engagement, with music nights, summer...
Water ceremony marks start of National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Mike Anderson More than 20 students from Black River P.S. and Morning Glory P.S. participated in a water ceremony held at Virginia Beach Marina to mark the start of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. Vicky Wolske and Sydney Erwood, members of Shining Water Paddle, a group of Chippewa of Georgina Island paddlers who each year paddle the waters...
Fishing derby gives kids a chance to learn how to fish
By Mike Anderson More than 90 kids fished the Maskinonge River off the Boston Pizza docks during the first annual NeXgen Young Anglers - Kids Fishing Derby, held in Keswick on Father's Day, June 18. The free event was organized by Friends Outreach Canada, a non-profit organization that helps less privileged kids and youth under 14 by engaging them in...
Celebrating Wellness – Free Spirit Festival at ClearWater Farm on July 2
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley If you want to break free from the mundane, this festival is for you. Step into a world where the rhythm of your breath intertwines with the beat of the music, and your body finds liberation through mindful movement. From yoga sessions to NIA dancing, you will find a multitude of opportunities to rejuvenate your mind, body, and...
The Pefferlaw Community Garden needs gardeners
By Michelle Poirier The Georgina-Brock Garden Club, a volunteer-run charity which works to educate, inspire and support gardeners, is looking for 10 to 12 Georgina residents to participate in the new Pefferlaw Community Garden, currently planned to open later this month. The community garden, located at Pefferlaw Park, 38 Pete's Lane, is a joint venture by the Town of Georgina and...
Sutton retailer offers free groceries on Fridays
By Michelle Poirier Every Friday, Solace Serenity Healing, a boutique shop in Sutton that sells alternative health and healing products, opens its doors to people experiencing food insecurity, so they can pick up free groceries. It's called Free Grocery Fridays. The program is run by The Blue Butterfly Shop, a local non-profit started by Keswick resident Kendra Shae-Marie Mullings, owner of...
