Last chance to enjoy Kensington Ceilidh for 2016
Kensington Ceilidhs featuring the Long River Players will hold their last ceilidh of 2016 on Sunday, Aug. 28, as their Sept. 4 ceilidh has been cancelled.
Make sure to catch this funfilled evening of Celtic, Maritime and folk music that all ages will enjoy.
The Long River Players are known for their great vocal harmonies, multi-instrumental arrangements, lively step dancing and a great variety of tunes and songs.
The Kensington Ceilidhs are held at the Murray Centre on School Street in Kensington. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the ceilidh begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door.
Groups are welcome, and the facility is accessible.
Strawberries and ice cream, as well as cold beverages, are available for purchase at intermission.
For further information, phone 902-432-0180.
The Wheatley River Improvement Group is hosting the 2016 Celebrate Our River Festival at Rackham’s Community Pond on Saturday, Aug. 27.
There will be a barbecue beginning at noon with free hot dogs and drinks available by donation.
The annual River Duck Race will commence at 1 p.m. Rubber ducks are released into Rackham’s Pond and race down to the Wheatley River Bridge.
The ticket holders of the first three ducks to reach the finish line will receive cash prizes.
Kayla Nieuwhof, watershed manager for the Wheatley River Improvement Group, says, “The duck race is always popular and is fun for the whole family.
Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines are taking “The Island Summer Review 4” on the road.
After playing for audiences, all summer at Harmony House Theatre in Hunter River, they’re excited to bring their one and only additional summer performance to Murray Harbour on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Ledwell and Haines will be presenting their full show, with its blend of P.E.I. comedy and down-home music at 7 p.m. at the newly-renovated Murray Harbour Community Centre at 27 Park St.
“We’ve both had the opportunity to do Small Halls shows in Murray Harbour. The community blends small town charm, with the best of audiences and a brand-new performance setting,” says Ledwell.
This event is a great way to enjoy the end of summer and an excellent opportunity to support your local watershed group.”
Tickets for the duck race are available at Gallant’s Clover Farm in Rustico and from the Wheatley River Improvement Group’s office located at the Cymbria Lions Club.
There will also be a nature scavenger hunt and other activities for the kids.
For more information, visit the Wheatley River Improvement Group at www.wheatleyriver.ca or find them on Facebook. They can be contacted by phone at 902-9633198 or by email at kayla@ wheatleyriver.ca.
“Come out for the evening, grab dinner or an ice-cream, and settle in for a foot-stomping, laugh-filled good time.”
Tickets and available in advance at the Murray Harbour office by calling 902-962-3835. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Butler’s Store or online at www.murrayharbour. ca
Ledwell and Haines have established a P.E.I. tradition with “The Island Summer Review,” which continues to play to sold-out crowds, Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights at Harmony House.
“We’re excited to try some new material, and to revisit a few summer favorites, in the new Murray Harbour hall,” adds Haines. “We may even have surprise musical guests.”