More than 55 Canadian makers are gathering along the Napanee River this Saturday, while Doors Open offers a rare look inside historic buildings, farms and creative spaces across Loyalist Township.
Add an outdoor movie in Napanee on Friday night, and there is plenty worth leaving the house for.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Friday, June 19
Brother Bear under the stars in Napanee
At dusk | Conservation Park, 10 Pearl Street, Napanee
Napanee’s Movie in the Park series begins with Brother Bear behind the picnic shelter at Conservation Park.
The Town is providing popcorn, with chocolate milk available from the L&A Dairy Producers. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an outdoor movie night.
Saturday, June 20
Stoney Steps Artfest
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 476 County Road 11, Newburgh
More than 55 Canadian makers will gather on a 57-acre riverfront property for this juried outdoor art show.
Visitors can browse original art and handmade goods, meet the makers, watch live demonstrations and enjoy music, lunch options and homemade pie beside the Napanee River.
Field parking is available on-site. The rain date is Sunday, June 21.
Doors Open Loyalist Township
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Locations across Loyalist Township | Free
Doors Open provides a chance to explore historic buildings, farms, studios and community spaces throughout Bath, Odessa, Amherstview, Wilton and Amherst Island.
This year’s locations include Babcock Mill, Fairfield House, Bath Museum, Wilton Cheese Factory, Topsy Farms and several properties that are not normally open to the public.
Visitors who collect stickers from five or more locations can enter to win one of two $100 prizes.
Check the full site list before leaving and build a route around the stops that interest you most.
Monday, June 22
Culture Talk: The War of 1812
6 to 7 p.m. | Bath Museum, 434 Main Street, Bath
Local historian Lloyd Therien will lead an illustrated look at the opening years of the War of 1812, including the campaigns, personalities and alliances that shaped the conflict.
The talk covers figures including Isaac Brock, Tecumseh and Laura Secord, along with key battles and the role Indigenous alliances played in defending Upper Canada.
The presentation is designed for a general audience, not only dedicated history buffs.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Eight years supporting local healthcare
Raised in Napanee and deeply rooted in the community, Kelly Roantree is being recognized after eight years on the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors, including her time as Chair.
A retired Limestone District School Board teacher and administrator, Kelly joined the Foundation board in 2018 following a 30-year career in education.
The Foundation recently thanked Kelly for the leadership, commitment and support she brought to its work for local patients and families.
A well-earned community thank-you.
Kelly Roantree. Photo courtesy of the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation.
HOUSE OF THE WEEK
9392 Highway 33, Greater Napanee
$1,100,000 | 3 bed | 2 bath | Recently reduced by $50,000
Why it made the cut: Combining 9.5 acres with 226 feet of Lake Ontario shoreline is unusual, even in an area known for waterfront properties.
The 2,100-square-foot bungalow sits close to the water with south-facing views over Adolphus Reach. It offers true main-floor living, expansive lakeside windows and a walkout lower level with workshop space.
The land is the standout feature, offering privacy, room to spread out and direct access to a popular boating corridor connecting the property with Hay Bay, Prince Edward County and Kingston.
Open house: Sunday, June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
COMING SOON
An Amherst Island arts weekend | June 27 and 28
The free Amherst Island Art Tour & Sale will feature 18 artists at nine locations across the island from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.
Visitors can meet the artists and explore original painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, textiles, glass and other work. Tour brochures will be available at the ferry terminals and participating locations.
On Saturday, the tour can be paired with the New Orford String Quartet at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at 3:15 p.m. Concert tickets are $50, with $25 tickets available for children under 15.
Canada Day plans are posted | Wednesday, July 1
Bath’s celebration includes a firefighters’ pancake breakfast, vendors market, live music, Kids Zone, museums and a 1 p.m. parade. Free parking and village shuttles will operate throughout the day.
Napanee’s celebration at the Best & Bash Arena includes a firefighters’ breakfast, car show, pony rides, face painting, family games, music, free treats and fireworks at 9:50 p.m.
That’s the Loop for this week. Enjoy the weekend, and send any local events, openings or hidden finds our way for a future edition.
See you around the county,
L&A Loop Team