Jazz in the air in Lakefield
Musical preview in June as festival returns to village in July
The 20th annual Lakefield Jazz, Art and Craft Festival will be on July 7. As a kickoff to the summer season, there will be live jazz music all over Lakefield on June 23. It will be a celebration of all things jazz in preparation for the upcoming a festival. Here are the times and locations of performances:
Noon to 1 p.m. at Chocolate Rabbit: Pete Woolidge-Federico Pontani/ Keyboard- Guitar
Noon to 1 p.m. at Lakefield Pantry & Happenstance: Sean Hully/Sax
1 to 3 p.m. at Cenotaph Park: The
L’ll Big Band (17 Musicians)
1 to 2 p.m. at Stuff Store: Sean Hully/Sax
2 to 3:30 p.m. at Lakefield Greek Restaurant: Biff Hannon-Donna Collison/Keyboard/Vocalist
2 to 3 p.m. at Cassis Bistro: Chris Smith/Guitar and vocalist
2 to 3 p.m. at Flannigan’s Butcher Shop: Al Grant-Tom Bell/Keyboard/ Double Bass
3 to 4 p.m. at The Nutty Bean: Pete Woolidge- Frederico Pontani/Keyboard - Guitar
3 to 4 p.m. at The Thirsty Loon: Chris Smith/Guitar and vocalist
3 to 4 p.m. at Tragically Hipp: Al Grant- Tom Bell/Keyboard- Double Bass
4 to 6 p.m. Jazz Jam (location TBD)
Selwyn Public Library
Do you need help with technology? The Selwyn Public Library is offering technology workshops through the month of June in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Lakefield. All workshops have limited space, so phone the branch where the workshop takes place to register, or email Melissa at mhewitt@mypubliclibrary.ca.
Workshops at the Bridgenorth Library
June 5 - Microsoft Word Workshop from 10 to 11 a.m.
June 12- iPad Essentials from 10 to 11 a.m.
June 19 - Ebooks with Overdrive from 10 to 11 a.m.
June 26 – Learn a Language with Mango Languages from 10 to 11 a.m.
Workshops at the Lakefield Library:
June 13 – Learn to use the library catalogue and Online Resources from 10 to 11 a.m.
June 27 - Learn a Language with Mango Languages from 10 to 11 a.m.
Workshop at the Ennismore Library:
June 25 - Learn to use the library catalogue and Online Resources from 10 to 11 a.m.
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is now open for the season. The market will be every Thursday until Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot of the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, located at 20 Concession St. in Lakefield. For more information, phone 705-652-6062, or email info@lakefieldfarmersmarket.net or visit www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net. This year’s vendors will include Mclean Berry Farm, The Lakefield Pantry, OtonoBEE Apiary, Hard Winter Bread, the Nourish Project, Kawartha Winery, and many more local artisans and farmers.
Indian River Band
The Indian River Band will perform at the Lakefield Legion at 7:30 p.m. on June 16. The Legion is located at 10 Nicholls St. and tickets will cost $15 each. There will be a raffle, cash bar, and snacks. This is a fundraiser to support medical expenses for Maureen Boyes and her family. Tickets are available by phoning 705-875-7990.
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