Upcoming Events
October 09, 2009
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October 10, 2009
Get Lost at the Corn Maze
Get lost for Easter Seals Kids in the
Corn Maze on Wolfe Island!
Hwy 95
Wolfe Island
Saturday, October 10, 2009
10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. - all day
Approximately 20 minutes from Kingston by ferry
the Wolfe Island Corn Maze is a great place for the whole family to play!
100% of ticket sales will be donated
to support kids living with physical disabilities.
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Pero, Development Officer
Telephone: (613) 547-4126 ext 224 or toll free 1-888-667-0043
October 11, 2009
October 12, 2009
October 16, 2009
October 19, 2009
Small Business Week Trade Show Wed. Oct.21st
Frontenac CFDC and the BDC Sponsor
Small Business Week Trade Show
County of Frontenac Businesses are invited to join the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation and the Business Development Bank of Canada to participate in a trade show in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Small Business Week®. Small Business Week pays tribute to the important contribution that small businesses make to the national economy. This year the theme is- Your dream, your business, your passion
The Trade show is an opportunity for local businesses to promote their products and services to other businesses and residents. It will be held Wednesday October 21, 2009 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Verona Lions Hall. The cost for a table top display is $25 and businesses will be accepted on a first come, first served bases.
To register visit:
www.frontenaccfdc.com/events.cfm?topic=open&item=1307
or call 613-372-1414
About the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation:
The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to stimulate community and economic development throughout the Frontenacs. Run by a volunteer board of directors and funded by Industry Canada, the Frontenac CFDC offers free advice, business training and commercial financing to entrepreneurs and those looking to start a business in the Frontenacs. The Frontenac CFDC also provides support to initiatives that are designed to stimulate economic development in the County of Frontenac, and business planning assistance to community organizations
October 20, 2009
Wolfe Island Business &Tourism Association's October Meeting
The meeting will be held
Tuesday, October 20th
Wolfe Island United Church Hall 7pm
On the agenda wiii be a discussion about Wolfe Island Transportation Study - WIBTA has been contacted by the consultant to participate in the study
A topic of concern to all doing business and living on the Island.
More information on the study can be seen at http://www.wolfeislandtransportationstudy.ca/.
October 21, 2009
Gene Manion's book, "Flying on the Edge Highlights WI Historical Society AGM
Wolfe Island Historical Society
2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Wednesday, October 21st
WI United Church Hall,
7:00 pm.
The AGM will be followed by a presentation
by former Wolfe Islander, Gene Manion,
who will introduce his recently published book, “Flying on the Edge,”
which chronicles his adventures as a pilot in Newfoundland.
The AGM provides the opportunity to meet Gene and to get acopy of his book.
“Flying on the Edge” is a vivid description of the Newfoundland people, politicians and sealing industry during the period from 1960 - 2000 and provides a vivid account of bush flying.
October 23, 2009
October 24, 2009
WOLFE iSLAND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
THE 10th ANNUAL PUMPKIN WEIGH-IN and AUTUMN SOCIAL
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th @ 11:00am
at the WOLFE ISLAND TOWN SQUARE
This year’s categories: *the first four categories must be home grown
1.* the heaviest
2.* the biggest circumference
3.* the best colour
4.* the best shape
5. the best decorated
6 . the best carved
7. Poetry Contest: a poem to honour Fall Season
8. PIE Contest: make an Apple or Pumpkin pie
( PLEASE BRING YOUR PIE BY 11:00 )
LOONEY PER ENTRY: ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY
REGISTRATION FROM 11:00-12:00
PUMPKIN FEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 1 P.M.
COME FOR SOME LUNCH AND AUTUMN FUN, GAMES FOR KIDS, BAKE TABLES
Students looking for “Volunteer Hours” call: Heather at 613-385-2288
October 31, 2009
COSTUME KARAOKE at the Island Grill
COSTUME KARAOKE!!
Come celebrate Halloween at the Island Grill!!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 ST 9PM
R&R Karaoke returns to the Island
to host a fun evening of Costumes, Treats, Prizes and Karaoke!
Coming from Kingston? Reminder that the ferry is now docking at Dawson Point.
Call ahead if you would like to arrange a ride to the Grill that evening 613-385-2157 Have a safe and spooky HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
The Island Grill 1222 Hwy. 96 Wolfe Island www.wolfeislandgrill.com