The Habs are also looking for some locals to join their team for the day, in particular one forward, one defenceman and a trainer. To have one of these top line positions you can bid in our on-line auction. Log onto www.pecmontrealalumnigame.ca and place your bid to play or help out the bench staff. What a great opportunity to skate with Hockey’s Greatest Stars! Bidding will close on February 27, 2012 at 4pm. The winning bidders will be contacted afterwards with the details of the game.

“If being on the team isn’t for you, that’s ok,” said Recreation, Parks and Culture (RPC) Commissioner Barry Braun. “You can get involved as a sponsor for the event or just come out to see some great hockey. Mayor Mertens will drop the puck at 2:00 p.m.” The Game Sponsor comes at a cost of $2,000. Period sponsors, power play, penalty kill sponsors and bench sponsors are $300 each. Information on the sponsorship program and the benefits of each levelcan be found at www.pecounty.on.ca.

The Habs schedule for their day in the County includes a Meet & Greet Brunch with their County opposition at 11:00am. From 11:30am-12:30pm, the Habs will be available for autographs and photos. This event is limited to VIP tickets holders only. The doors to the arena will open at 1:00pm for general admission ticket holders. Warm up will be at 1:30pm with the game at 2:00pm. The game consists of three 15-minute straight time periods, with activities/entertainment taking place between periods.

One hundred VIP tickets are available for $40 each. These are available at the Recreation Parks and Culture Office at 72 King St. only. General Admission tickets are $20 each. They are available at Scott’s Store (Lake St. Picton), County Treasures Galore (Main St. Bloomfield), Nash’s Home Hardware (Main St. Wellington), The Rossmore Stop (Rossmore) or at the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department office at 72 King St. Picton. Tickets are also available at the Picton and Wellington arena canteens when open for games. Please purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets are limited!

For further information on the sponsorships, players, auction and tickets please go to www.pecmontrealalumnigame.ca or call RPC at 613.476.2148, extensions 421, 424 or 428. Proceeds from the game will be going to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding program and the Wellington & District
Community Centre.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to see Hockey’s Greatest Stars in Prince Edward County,” said Mayor Peter A. Mertens. “Thanks to the Recreation, Parks and Culture staff and the volunteers who worked together to make this happen. What a great way to showcase our new facility and the County!”

For more information contact
Mayor Mertens at 613.476.2148
Commissioner of Recreation, Parks and Culture Barry Braun at 613.476.2148 ext. 427

The exhibit will feature photographic works by two of our newest members, Daniel and David Vaughan. Daniel uses both traditional photographic and digital methods to create impactful photo art. He focuses on the intimate aspects of his subjects, capturing them in everyday settings and moods. “I have a diverse range of subjects and interests. I try to reflect the simple essence and beauty of a person, object or setting in nature or
everyday life.”

Daniel is also a professional graphic artist and uses his digital skills to incorporate his photography into his design work. He is also an accomplished musician. His recent music project by Vaughan Song, Twelve Guitars, Nine Months and a Pair of Boots, is his debut album of acoustic finger style guitar music, which will be featured at the opening reception on Friday, January 20 from 4 to 7 p.m.

David Vaughan is a photographer with more than 35 years experience shooting travel, portrait, photojournalism, and fine art subjects. He eschews an artist’s statement as such, subscribing to the opinion that art is what the viewer makes of it. “I’m a visual beachcomber, and this is the world as I’ve discovered it. I’m simply pointing a finger at what interests me… hopefully, it interests the viewer as well.” David has more than 30 years experience in the design, advertising and publishing industries and is currently a lead photographer and graphic designer, with his brother, for The Vaughan Group. When you don’t find David behind a camera, he is pursuing fine art projects in pencil and paint.

Also featured in the QAC gallery will be fine wood carvings and prints by Peter Paylor and handmade jewellery by Sia. Be sure to also check out the colourful new works by glass artist, Zak Sieben.

The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant will feature the landscapes, cityscapes and rural cottage scenes in oil by Dennis Stembridge. Niki Mitz, will show her colourful abstracts at Dinkel’s Restaurant & Courtyard. Painter, water media and collage, mixed media artist, Marie Timbers, will show at Mayor Ellis’s office and Quintessential Credit Union. Acrylic artist, Jan Atkinson, will display her whimsical landscapes and bold florals at Earl & Angelo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Known for her sculpture, Mary Lou Ashton will have exciting, new paintings at Skin Beautiful. At Sunlife Financial you will have the opportunity to see Sharon Lee Argyle’s brilliant oil works of contemporary realism.

The Belleville Art Association will change over the work at the Belleville Family Medical Centre on Monday, January 23. You will see new pieces by their talented members in oil, acrylic and watercolour. There will be refreshments sponsored, in part, by Oak Heights Estates Winery, as well as a special
announcement by MPP Todd Smith at 4 p.m.. The show will run until March 2. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.quinteartscouncil.org.

daniel@vaughangroup.ca,
613-966-9193 or cell: 416-556-8028

david@vaughangroup.ca,
613-354-4402 or cell: 613-532-1551

www.vaughangroup.ca

Along with a splendid Waring House meal, the evening will also include fabulous live musical theatre performances by John Millard, well-known musical director and composer of Weedy Peetstraw and of Colours in the Storm fame; Michael O’Hara, who appeared many times on the Festival Players stage in such plays as Picton Papers, Ship of Fire, Colours in the Storm and Hank Williams; and Eliza Jane Scott who was loved in Colours in the Storm, Ship of Fire, and, most recently, in Amelia: the Girl Who Wants to Fly.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for theatre lovers to ‘share the love’ a bit, celebrate Valentine’s Day while enjoying their favourite artists and helping to support their local theatre,” said Artistic Director Sarah Phillips.  “We’re thrilled that Sonja is at the helm of this event. She’s an icon in Canadian film, television and theatre and has always encouraged Festival Players, supporting and advising the company since day one.” The evening will also include a live and a silent auction, featuring theatre-related items including a weekend in Stratford, and various theatre-restaurant packages from around Ontario.  The proceeds from the evening will go to support the activities of Festival Players.

“Even when you have a very successful season, which we have had, ticket sales account for barely 30% of the cost of running a professional theatre”, said Phillips.  “We count on fundraising events like this to help us achieve the high calibre theatre our audience has come to expect”.

The evening’s festivities begin at 6pm. Tickets are $100 per person (guests receive a charitable tax receipt for $50 with each ticket purchased). There are a limited number of tickets available. Get yours now and guarantee a seat at what’s sure to be a lovely evening of entertainment! Buy online at CountyTix www.countytix.ca or by phone at 613.471.1991.

Media contacts:
Diane Rheaum rheaumdi@yahoo.ca or 613.476.5722
Sarah Phillips sarah@festivalplayers.ca or 613.399.5677

A contemporary take on the Eliza Doolittle/My Fair Lady story of a young woman from a working class background who enroles in a university program  in the hopes of making a better life for herself. Her reluctant mentor, Frank, is himself much disillusioned with his own life as a failed writer of poetry & a weary warrior in the trenches of academic oblivion. He escapes to the pub & his ever-present bottle of Scotch while growing increasingly enchanted by Rita’s innocent zest for life & learning. Theirs is a moving story of hope & the struggle to invent a life chosen for its freedom from convention and social expectation. A timeless tale brought to life by two talented performers and a rare opportunity for area theatre goers.

Cast: Hilary Fennell-Hunter & John McCarthy, directed by Lynn Fennell
Advance tickets $14.00 at Rose Haven Farm Store, Picton & SideStreet
Gallery, Wellington or by calling 613-476-5925. $15.00 at the door.

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For the first time in our 4-year odyssey, Prince Edward Community Theatre will participate in a competitive drama festival, the Eastern Ontario Drama League Festival, to be hosted this year in the nation’s capital by Ottawa Little Theatre, Canada’s oldest & most-renowned Community theatre, celebrating its 100^th  Season in 2012.

The Festival runs from April 10 to 14 with an awards   luncheon on Sunday, April 15, announcing which of the 5 productions will represent the Region at the Theatre Ontario Festival to be held in Sault Ste. Marie in May of this year. P.E.C.T. will be in competition with community theatres from Peterborough, Kingston, Quinte West and Ottawa.

Over the past few years, the Gallery has presented exhibitions of work by senior Canadian abstract artists like Otto Rogers and Louis Jaque and various members of the Royal Canadian Academy such as Edward Falkenberg, Susan Collett and Paula Murray. Recent shows featuring new work by artists Carl Wiens, Alice Teichert, Chris Langstroth, Daniel Hughes, Kim Atlin and Sylvain Louis-Seize have attracted a number of collectors and enthusiasts. The Gallery also exhibits a number of up-and-coming painters, printmakers, and sculptors from across Canada and the United States.

The Oeno Gallery continues to collaborate with other cultural groups, organizing a 50 year retrospective on the career of Graham Metson in partnership with the John M. Parrott Art Gallery and s’posin, a jazz/dance/performance based on Alice Teichert’s paintings, developed with the help of the Quinte Ballet School, the Ontario Arts Council and the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival.

With the help of assistant curator Hri Neil, the Gallery has started dealing in secondary market works, acquiring and selling works by members of the Group of Seven, the Painters Eleven, local artists Manly Macdonald and Tom Mathews and work by other significant Canadian artists.

This past summer marked the launch of Oeno’s Sculpture Garden at Huff Estates, a partnership between the Gallery and Huff Estates. The 3.5 acre sculpture garden, inaugurated on June 25^, 2011, features an annual exhibition of outdoor works by over 20 artists. This year, the garden featured work by Shayne Dark, Anne O’Callaghan, Rick Lapointe, Camie Geary Martin, Mark Clark and many others. The works are exhibited against a backdrop of 35,000 perennials, and meandering paths lead to the meditation garden, the rose garden and the pond. A call for new outdoor sculptures is now underway in preparation for the 2012 summer season.

The Gallery hosts many musical performances throughout the year and has been praised for its excellent acoustics. This year it was chosen for the final performance by SuperNova, Canada’s premier chamber music string quartet, during the Prince Edward County Music Festival.

The Gallery begins the 2012 season on January 21^st with a dynamic group exhibition, featuring work by many of the gallery artists. Arabella Magazine’s new book on Art, Architecture and Design will be launched at the same time. At the reception, January 21^st, 6-8pm, the first limited Sculpture Garden Series wine will be released by Huff Estates – a Sauvignon Blanc. Shayne Dark’s Tanglewood is featured on the label.  Many of the artists will be present, and we hope you can join us to help us celebrate this new season.

Through each encaustic painting Andrew brings the view into an organic sky landscape unlike any other.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Andrew Csafordi, Andrew Csafordi Encaustic Studio Gallery
A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, Andrew majored in drawing & painting, communication and design.  He has continued to consistently paint, sculpt and exhibit his art throughout his 30-year career as a professional designer, illustrator and creative director of several creative studios, and for the past 12 years, has co-owned the successful creative design studio, Fire Engine Inc. with his partner, wife and fellow artist, Tara Wilkinson. Andrew has created paintings and sculptures for both corporate and personal clients. Andrew and Tara (Love Nest Studios) are proud members of the Prince Edward County Arts Trail, and welcome over 1,000 visitors to their lovely farm, studios and galleries every year.

ANDREW’S ART
Through each encaustic painting, Andrew brings the viewer into an organic sky landscape unlike any other. Rich layers of imagination, pure beeswax and damar resin medium, dry pigments/oils, as well as fibre, wood, metal and other materials, are used in combination to tell a story. Sometimes moody, sometimes whimsical, always thought-provoking, Csafordi’s paintings seem, at times, as if he has reached down and ripped up the earth to show his viewers what lies beneath the surface … both literally and metaphorically. Each painting offers a portal into one’s imagination, and to a mysterious, luminous and textural world beyond.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Andrew is currently preparing to be part of the County Artists and Artisans UNIQUE BOUTIQUE at Wassail, being held in the Courtyard Room of The Inn at Huff Estates Dec 27/28 and December 3^rd and 4^th from 11:00 AM to 5 PM. Visit www.thecountywines.com for more details. Andrew’s work is also available at the Agnes Etherington Gallery in Kingston, Ontario.

SPECIAL PRODUCTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Encaustic Sculptural Paintings: Various sizes and prices for every budget. Commissions welcome.

One or Two Day Encaustic Painting Workshops: One and Two Day Workshops includes a workbook, all materials, light refreshments and snacks. Max 5 persons per workshop. All registrants take paintings home with them. Workshops can be paired with overnight accommodations and a lunch package with The Inn at Huff Estates. 2012 dates will begin in January. Call for more details.

Gift Certificates: Give the gift of Art and Creativity! Beautifully designed and packaged. Any denomination available. Can be used towards the purchase of a painting and/or workshop.

CONTACT

Andrew Csafordi Encaustic Studio Gallery,
54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, ON,
Prince Edward County, K0K 1G0

Tel: (613) 393-1572,
E-Mail: Andrew@andrewcsafordi.com
Websites: www.andrewcsafordi.com; www.andrewcsafordiencaustic.com; www.artstrail.ca;

HOURS: Gallery Open: by appointment Nov-Mar; Apr-Oct, 10 AM – 5 PM Thurs to Tues.

Andrew brings the viewer into an organic land or skyscape unlike any other. Rich layered textures of imagination, bees wax, fibres, wood, metal and other materials are used in combination to tell a story about “life below the surface” and “the roots that ground the world above”. He then continues to compose beyond the board, with additional materials carefully placed to reach out and add dimension to the piece, taking the eye on a detailed visual journey. Along the way, the work progresses from a painting to a sculptural piece.

Andrew also offers 1 and 2-day Encaustic Painting Workshops year-round.

His Studio: Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery / www.andrewcsafordi.com

LISTEN TO MIX 97.1 from November 28 to December 2 during morning trivia and you could win a $50 gift certificate to be used towards the purchase of one of Andrew’s paintings (many sizes and prize ranges available) or towards an encaustic painting workshop experience.

Meet Andrew this weekend at the
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE at Wassail
County Artists at The Inn at Huff Estates
November 26-27 and December 3-4
11 am to 5 pm.

Joining in the upcoming Wassail! celebrations at wineries throughout Prince Edward County, local artists and artisans will present a “UNIQUE BOUTIQUE” in the Courtyard Room at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery (at County Road #1 and Highway 62) on Saturday and Sunday, November 26th & 27th and December 3rd & 4th from 11 am to 5 pm.

Offering handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts in porcelain, fibre, encaustic, wood, metal and fabric as well as a bountiful selection of local fine baked goods, savory treats and beautiful handmade products for bath and beauty, there will be “Gifts of Nature’s Bounty” for everyone on the Holiday list. Visitors can enjoy a cup of mulled cider while shopping.

Participating County Artists and Artisans are Andrew Csafordi of Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studios, Viola Michalska of Michalska Fine Porcelain, Paul Ross of Paul Ross Woodturning Studio; Elizabeth Batt of Scottish Accents, Jennifer Hardene of Amarais Artisan, Heather Case of Case Clothed, Lori MacRow of A Stone’s Throw Studio, Suzanne LaFrance of Moonlight B&B and folk artist, John Miller.

Functional wood turned salad bowls and porcelain dinnerware, beautiful hand-carved bird sculptures and art nests of fibre and twigs, sculptural beeswax paintings, lovely handmade soap, charming screen printed dinner napkins and wine bags, gorgeous felted garments and accessories, and delicious preserves, pies and other sweet and savory fare guarantees this event will be a pre-holiday feast for all the senses!

An old Danish greeting meaning “to your health” first noted in 8th Century England, Wassail! is an Orchard Tradition involving toasts to one’s health, the harvest and the upcoming year … and general all round merriment.

Weekends from November 19 to December 4th, Huff Estates Winery will be offering a unique opportunity to taste and buy some old vintage wines from their library, including past gold medal winners and other wines which are no longer available on the shelves. They will also be pairing some of their sweeter wines with medieval style desserts prepared by Chef Michael Hoy. An official Wassail accommodation provider, the luxurious, 21-suite Inn at Huff Estates is located at 2274 County Road 1 at Highway 62 in the heart of Prince Edward County. For reservations, call 1-866-484-4667 or visit www.huffestates.com.

For additional information about 2011 WASSAIL events: www.thecountywines.com.

From the Farm Cooking School is your ultimate “field to table” culinary experience.

Come and experience the joy of cooking seasonally in Prince Edward County, Ontario – Canada’s newest culinary destination. From the Farm Cooking School is your ultimate “field to table” culinary experience.

Owner Cynthia Peters, a personal chef and food writer, offers cooking classes that highlight the art of seasonal country cooking and traditions from around the world.  Sessions are conducted at her restored 1830’s farmhouse, Willow Hill in Hillier Township — one of the regions top wine growing areas.

From meeting local farmers to preparing traditional favorites in her state-of-the-art chef’s home kitchen— the day will capture your heart and your senses. Private classes available for groups and couples or choose from a range of open monthly classes offered throughout the season.

Special Gifts for the Holidays:
Visit our on-line store and choose from a variety of unique gifts:

Gift Certificates available for all classes & packages
(your certificate can be customized and the recipient can choose the date, depending on availability)

The Art of Herbs Cookbook
by Cynthia Peters & artist Susan Wallis
great for the art and food connoisseurs in your life. Also makes a wonderful holiday hostess gift.

Gift Art Cards
with recipes – a series of cards, including one for the Holidays!

From the Farm Shopping Bags and Chef Aprons
embroidered with logo & Prince Edward County

For more information or to purchase items, visit:

FROM THE FARM COOKING SCHOOL
618 Burr Road (N. of Bloomfield)
613- 922-9194

 Website: www.fromthefarm.ca
Email: Cynthia@fromthefarm.ca
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: fromthefarmchef

New Classes begin February 2012.
OPEN February to November
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Christmas in Prince Edward County
Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1^st to December 23^rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

 Our greenhouses are filled with thousands of homegrown poinsettias in every colour

Established in 1919 by Sid Lockyer, grandson Greg Moore is content to follow his grandfather’s footsteps with Lockyer’s Country Gardens.

Visit us this holiday season for all of your decorating needs.

Come in an enjoy our over 25,000 feet of greenhouse space  filled with a spectacular display of  thousands of home-grown poinsettias of every colour.

Christmas trees
Floral and greenery arrangements
Wreaths
Seasonal plants

Browse our full service garden gift shop carrying pots, planters, garden tools, gloves, bird feeders, garden furnishings, patio accessories, and other unique gift and novelty items

Gift Certificates available

• Spring and summer, we offer thousands of annuals, and perennials for your garden beds or containers.
• We offer container and garden soils, peat, manure, and Cedar mulch both bagged and bulk.
• Our staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and can help answer any questions or concerns.

LOCKYER’S COUNTRY GARDENS
332 County Rd. 1, Picton
613.476.5757 |
www.lockyers.com
Your Host(s) : Greg Moore, CJ Dearlove & Barkley Moore

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Christmas in Prince Edward County
Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1^st to December 23^rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

Since the summer of 2002, Susan’s Just Because has been a part of Downtown Picton.  In the spring of 2009, Susan Cooke brought together her kitchen and bed and bath stores into one beautiful location in the Edward building at 280 Main St.  Here you will find useful kitchen items, beautiful bedding and towels, and great accessories for your home and bath.  Many local brides use their Bridal Registry and choose from quality brands that will provide years of pleasure.

Susan’s Just Because has a large assortment of beautiful sheets and bedding in stock.  They also have a variety of fabric samples to view should your choice or size not be in the store.    Natural fabrics such as Egyptian cotton and wool are a comfortable and affordable choice.  Susan’s also has a large selection of pillows and duvets from microfiber to goose down, so you may choose exactly what is right for you.

Susan’s Just Because is the place to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year, and the staff look forward to welcoming you to the store.

SUSAN’S JUST BECAUSE
280 Main Street, Picton, ON
613.476.4128

info@susansjustbecause.com

Store Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cljONPcdPow

Store Hours: Mon to Sat 10:00 am to 5:00 pm  Open Sun. Dec 4^th and Dec. 18^th Noon to 4:00 pm

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Christmas in Prince Edward County
Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1^st to December 23^rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.