Council approves new Arts and Culture Development Fund

submitted

by Jill Sturdy, Municipality of NG

A new Arts and Culture Development Fund has been created to support and strengthen the arts in the Municipality of North Grenville.

“We are thrilled to leverage some modest municipal funding for innovative, and highcalibre projects and programming that promote access to arts and culture in the community for residents of all ages,” highlighted Mayor Nancy Peckford.

An annual $10,000 has been allocated to the Arts and Culture Development Fund.

The purpose of this annual fund is to stimulate growth and leverage additional resources for the arts and culture sector. The funding is meant to support individual artists, groups of artists, and arts organizations in North Grenville.

“This fund is intended to support and help showcase the rich and diverse artistic and cultural contributions within the Municipality of North Grenville,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay, Co-Chair of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

“As the Co-chair of the North Grenville Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, I speak for the Committee when I say how excited we are to be an active part of cultural development in North Grenville, and to see the community response to this development fund,” emphasized Lisa Poushinky.

Application Process:

Interested and eligible applicants can download an application on the North Grenville website at www.northgrenville.ca or pick up a hard copy at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 CR44, Kemptville.

There is $20,000 in the 2023 fund (an accumulation of funding from 2022 and 2023), with amounts awarded to individuals and groups between $250 and $3,000.

The deadline to submit an application is Monday, July 24 at 5:00pm.

Eligible projects must take place in North Grenville and must align with the Arts and Culture Development Fund’s objectives.

Successful applicants will be notified in early September.

“We look forward to celebrating and further promoting and strengthening arts and culture in our community,” added Councillor Debbie Wilson, member of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

For more information about the Arts and Culture Development Fund, visit www.northgrenville.ca/community-and-culture/recreation/arts-and-culture.

For Sale

Green, corduroy couch approx 7 feet wide. Two end sections recline. Clean and in excellent condition. $300.00 613-258-5831

Upright Weber piano, $200.00. 613-258-5831

Free, two industrial electric motors and a free jointer planer. Call Doug 613 258-4573 (Kemptville)

Mastercraft 10-inch mitre saw w. stand (brand new - never used) $150. Weight bench w. bar/ plates (150lb) $50. 613314-6811 (voice or text).

Now booking orders for new crop small square bales of hay. Call or text Jon. 613-227-3650

2016 JAYCO RV, JAY FLIGHT SLX. 21'6". In good condition. Email nadfudt@gmail.com for details and picture

Dollhouse, Foxhall Manor by Real Good Toys, with side extensions. Currently under refurbishment. $1500. tineboyer@gmail.com

Harmonica Phe 64 Chromonica, 4 Octaves, professional model, M Hohner, Germany. Contact 613-567-8533

Cedar posts and rails for sale. Jon 613-227-3650.

4X4 round bales of hay and straw for sale. Jon 613-227-3650.

Cedars for hedging, 2' tp 10', Tamarac & Spruce. Call Jim after 6pm 613-258-3561

Dry firewood for sale $110 a cord plus delivery fee. Call or text Jon 613-2273650

Miscellaneous

HISTORIC HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS in Beautiful Burritts Rapids!

Start a book club in time for cooler weather in a hamlet near walking trails and parkettes. Our hall is well equipped for any gathering or celebration, and we offer very competitive rates. http://burrittsrapids.com

Wanted

Looking to harvest cedar trees for hedges off acreages from landowners. Please call Joanne 613-799-0958

Experienced+local farming family looking to buy a farm. Min. 10ac tillable with a liveable house. Open to creative solutions. davidrbailie@gmail.com.

Looking to rent farmland for cash crops. Call or text Mitch @ 613-262-1204.

For Rent

Property for rent for spring & fall deer & turkey hunting. Call Jim after 6pm 613-258-3561

Recurring Event

PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@gmail.com

BREAKFAST, Kemptville Legion! Every 3rd Saturday from 8-10am - $8 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under. Euchre will be held following breakfast, registration starts at 11:30 am.

Kemptville Legion: Now Open Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome

BINGO, Kemptville Legion, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, doors open at noon

NG Duplicate Bridge Club Bridge, Masonic Lodge 311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155

EUCHRE on Tuesday, July 11, 25, August 8, 22, September 5 and 19 at Pierce's Corners also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7:00 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ymail.com.

BID EUCHRE on Tuesday, July 4, 18, August 1, 15, 29, September 12 and 26 at Pierce's Corners also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7:00 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ymail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

South Gower Cemetery Memorial Service Sunday July 2 at 2:30 pm

Kemptville Snowmobile Klub BBQ and entertainment Sunday July 16. Pulled chicken on a bun with salads and dessert $25. Entertainment by the band 'Hillbilly Highway'. Show starts at 2:30 pm and meal served at 5:00 pm. Takeouts available. Call Bruce at 613-258-3648 or Penny at 613-285-4069. BYOB and lawn chairs.