Pride in the park, local markets, community theatre, a Newburgh fundraiser, and a Bath housing open house.
A pretty full way to close out May in L&A.
Here’s what’s happening today and into next week.
What’s Happening
🌈 Greater Napanee Pride
Today, May 30
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Conservation Park, 10 Pearl Street, Napanee
Greater Napanee Pride returns today with a full day at Conservation Park.
The day starts with a 2 km Pride March through downtown Napanee, followed by vendors, live music, family activities, entertainment, kids’ activities, pony rides, story time, and a foam party in the park.
It is free to attend and open to the community.
🛍️ L&A Chamber Market
Today, May 30
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Market Square, downtown Napanee
The L&A Chamber Market continues this morning in downtown Napanee.
If you are heading into town for Pride, this is an easy add-on before the afternoon activities.
🎭 Fairy Tale Courtroom by Dana Proulx
Today, May 30 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM
Lennox Community Theatre, 2219 County Road 11, Napanee
Lennox Community Theatre continues Fairy Tale Courtroom, an interactive comedy that puts familiar fairy tale characters on trial.
A good local option if you are looking for something indoors this weekend.
🛍️ Bath Sunday Market
Sunday, May 31
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Centennial Park, Bath
The Sunday Market in Bath is back for the season, bringing local vendors and a main street market feel to the village.
A simple Sunday option for a slower stroll, local finds, live music, and a reason to get out for a bit.
Community Spotlight
🐾 Walk for Dog Guides
Sunday, May 31
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Newburgh Community Hall, 2 Factory Street, Newburgh
A reader shared this local fundraiser, and it is a good one to keep on the radar.
The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides supports Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, helping provide specially trained dog guides to Canadians living with disabilities.
The local event includes a walk, charity BBQ, raffles and prizes, a vendor market, and more.
A nice way to support a cause that can make a real difference, close to home and across Canada.
🏛️ Sunday Fun Day at the Museum
Sunday, May 31
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Loyalist Township
Loyalist Township has Sunday Fun Day at the Museum listed for this weekend.
A light family-friendly option if you are looking for something local and indoors.
Worth Noting
🏘️ Public Open House: Church Street Development
Thursday, June 4
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Presentation at 6:30 PM
Bath Public School, 247 Church Street, Bath
Loyalist Township is holding a public open house about the Church Street Development project in Bath.
The project is focused on a potential development concept before Planning Act applications are prepared, with township staff, the County of Lennox & Addington, and the consultant team expected to be available for questions and comments.
If you live in Bath or care about local housing, this is one worth knowing about.
House of the Week
201 Bridge Street W, Greater Napanee
$799,900
6 bed, 3 bath
A large historic home in the heart of Napanee, this one stands out for its size, character, and flexibility. With six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and open houses listed for this weekend, it is the kind of property that will catch the eye of readers who like seeing older homes with room to work, live, host, or imagine what comes next.
Open houses:
Today, May 30, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Last Week’s Poll Results
Last week, we asked readers how they feel about seeing local real estate listings in the newsletter.
The result was clear:
About 3 in 4 readers are open to seeing local real estate content in L&A Loop.
That includes readers who like seeing local listings and readers who are interested when they are actively looking.
The takeaway?
Readers are interested in local real estate when it is worth their time.
So we’ll keep it curated: standout homes, notable open houses, and local market stories that help people understand what is happening close to home.
Coming Soon
🚗 Odessa Flea Market, Craft and Car Show
Saturday, June 13
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Odessa
A bigger upcoming one to mark down now: the Odessa Flea Market, Craft and Car Show is coming up in June.
This has the right mix of browsing, cars, crafts, and local vendors to be worth saving the date.
That’s it for this week.
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