The students of the Strait Area Education  Recreation Centre will be displaying their artwork at the J. Franklin Wright Gallery commencing May 9, 2013. The exhibit is the seventh in the showcase for the area’s youth, and we are delighted to share their works with you. You are cordially invited to attend the opening and meet the Artists on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

 A blood donor clinic will be held on June 19 & 20th in the Bear Head Rm, at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.  To make a donation or for more information, please call 1-888-2DONATE or go to:  www.blood.ca

Farmers’ markets come in many shapes and sizes, and the  Community Market starting in Port Hawkesbury is no exception. Starting Thursday, May 30th, and continuing bi-weekly into October, the market will be held at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre from 12pm-4pm.

While this is early in the growing season, there will be a variety of products ranging from annuals, baked goods, manure, eggs, and workby craft producers. For those starting in the market business, two incubator tables will be available for those who want to work together to provide produce for the community.

It is the goal of the Port Hawkesbury Community Market to give consumers in the Strait Area an opportunity to interact directly with those who take an active role in producing the items they sell.

We aim to market products grown, made, or finished locally.  Examples of products that we plan to market include:  locally grown vegetables, locally raised chicken, locally caught lobster, locally made breads, cheeses, crafts,etc. The Market emphasizes farm products and food but welcomes arts and crafts of the local economy.