SD&G Scoop – Your Local Lowdown for June 19–26, 2025! 🎥 ☀️ 🎵

☀️ Hey SD&G – Let’s Kick Off Summer With a Bang!

We’ve got another packed edition of the Scoop this week — from classic cars and county fairs to farmers’ markets and free movies under the stars, there’s something happening in every corner of our community.

🎨 You’ll also notice a little music in the air (and in your inbox) with a few more live performances featured in our “Where’s That Music Coming From” section — a great suggestion that came straight from a reader! As we keep growing this newsletter with your feedback in mind, we’re excited to announce that we’d also love to start featuring more local artists — painters, musicians, illustrators, and creatives of all kinds.

🎶 Know a local act that deserves the spotlight? Or maybe you’re a visual artist who wants to share your work with the community? Send us a note — we’d love to hear from you and include more of SD&G’s creative talent in future editions.

So, grab your sunglasses, mark those calendars, and let’s dive into what’s happening this week. And as always, keep the suggestions coming — this newsletter is built for you, with you.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
🎉   What’s Happening This Week (June 19-26, 2025)

📅 Here are a few events you won’t want to miss:

🔸   Golden Gears Car Show – Classic Cars All Summer Long
📅 June 19 & 26 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 📍 Iroquois Plaza, 1080 Miller St., Iroquois
Rev your engines and cruise into summer! 🚗💨 Hosted by the Golden Gears Car Club, this free weekly car show is a must-visit for anyone with a soft spot for vintage rides, shiny chrome, and roaring engines. Every Thursday evening at the Iroquois Plaza, car lovers of all ages can stroll the lot, talk shop, and admire the craftsmanship of dozens of beautiful classic cars.
👉 More details: whereontariobegan.ca/events/photo
🛞 Free to attend | Family-friendly | Bring your camera!

🔸   Maxville Fair – Classic Summer Fun for the Whole Family
📅 June 20–22 | 📍 35 Fair Street, Maxville
It’s that time of year again — the Maxville Fair is rolling into town and bringing all the nostalgic charm and small-town magic with it! 🎡
From Friday to Sunday, you can expect live music (don’t miss The County Lads Friday night!), a bustling exhibit hall, educational displays, inflatables, a petting zoo, and even a good ol’ fashioned baseball tournament.
Bring the whole family, grab a candy apple, and hop on a few rides — Maxville Fair is a summer tradition you won’t want to miss. 🎠🌭🎶
👉 Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/MaxvilleFair

🔸   Long Sault Farmers’ Market – Fresh Fridays All Season Long
📅 Friday, June 20 | 🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 📍 Long Sault Plaza
Looking to fill your tote with the freshest local finds? Head to the Long Sault Farmers’ Market every Friday afternoon! This beloved community market runs from June through October and brings together an amazing lineup of local vendors offering everything from just-picked produce and artisan goods to baked treats and handmade crafts.
👉 Grab your reusable bags and make a weekly tradition of it!

🔸  Waterfront Movie Night – "Moana 2" Under the Stars
📅 Saturday, June 21 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 Docksyde Canteen, Morrisburg
Grab your popcorn and your favourite beach blanket — it’s movie night by the river! The South Dundas Waterfront Committee is rolling out the big screen for a free outdoor showing of Moana 2 this Friday night at Docksyde Canteen. With the St. Lawrence River as your backdrop and family-friendly vibes all around, this is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.
🎟️ Free and open to all — see you at the movies!

🎵   Where’s That Music Coming From (June 19-26, 2025)

🔸   Arts in the Park – Featuring The Ceilidh Drovers
📅 Thursday, June 19 | 🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 📍 Lions Club Bandshell, Lamoureux Park, 100 Water Street East, Cornwall
🎟️ Free admission | 🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket!
The summer soundtrack is here! Join The Ceilidh Drovers as they take the stage for Arts in the Park , Cornwall’s beloved series of free outdoor concerts in beautiful Lamoureux Park. Enjoy lively tunes, waterfront views, and a warm community vibe as you kick back with friends and family under the open sky. Pack your picnic basket, bring your best lawn chair, and soak up the rhythm of summer. Free parking is available behind the Bandshell and at the Civic Complex.
🎶 Rain or shine (weather updates by 4 PM on event day)!

🔸  Wood Brothers Brewing Co. – 6th Anniversary Bash 🍻
📅 Friday, June 21 | 🕕 Time TBA | 📍 Wood Brothers Brewing Co., 2980 Wylie Rd, Glengarry
🎟️ No cover charge
Raise a glass, SD&G — Wood Brothers Brewing Co. is turning six, and you’re invited to the celebration! 🎉 This beloved small-batch farm brewery is marking the milestone with live music from local favourite The Whiskey Brooks and plenty of cold pours to go around.
No cover, no fuss — just good tunes, great beer, and a perfect summer evening out in the heart of Glengarry. Stay tuned for more event details as they’re released, but for now, save the date and gather your crew!
👉 Follow @woodbrothersbrewing for updates.

WHERE TO GRAB A BITE
🍽️ Where to Grab a Bite… or Share One!

This week, we’re doing something a little different — and we need your help to cook it up! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

We want to hear about your favourite recipes ! Whether it’s Nonna’s meatballs, your famous strawberry jam, Aunt Ruth’s butter tarts, or that go-to casserole you whip up every Sunday — we’re calling on SD&G food lovers to send in the dishes that bring comfort, joy, and flavour to your kitchen.

📧 Email us your recipe at [ jared@sdgscoop.ca ] and include:

• The full recipe (ingredients + instructions)

• A photo or two (bonus points for one of you with the dish!)

• A short note about why it’s special to you

This could be something passed down through generations or a creation you’ve perfected on your own. We’ll be selecting a collection of community recipes to feature in an upcoming Recipe Roundup edition of the newsletter!

Let’s bring a little more local flavour to inboxes across SD&G. We can’t wait to see (and maybe even try!) what you’ve been cooking. 🍲📸💌

THROWBACK CORNER
📸   Dominion Days on Montreal Road

Photo Credits: Cornwall Museum

If you grew up in Cornwall, chances are this scene brings back a few memories — the bustling corner of Montreal Road just east of McConnell, anchored by the iconic Dominion grocery store.

With its bold signage, street-front windows stacked with deals (check out those 3-for-89¢ specials!), and the hum of shoppers coming and going, Dominion was more than just a supermarket — it was a community hub. Folks popped in for the week's groceries, caught up with neighbours, and maybe grabbed a loaf of bread or two before hopping back into one of those classic rides lining the curb.

Next door, the Bank of Montreal held its place as another mainstay, and across the street the Royal Hotel sign glowed above the downtown stretch, with Fullerton and Morrow's Salon rounding out a block rich in local history and small-town charm.

📍 This is the Cornwall many remember fondly — where everything you needed was just a short walk (or a few parking meters) away.

Have stories or memories of shopping at Dominion? We’d love to hear them! Share on our Facebook page and let’s keep the nostalgia alive. 🛒 🕰️

PET OF THE WEEK
🐾   Meet Makita & Her Adorable Siblings!

Bald Eagle photographed in Ingleside by Mark Day

Say hello to Makita — a sleepy-eyed sweetheart with a whole lot of love to give! This 8-week-old large-breed mix pup is one of six siblings currently looking for their forever homes at the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre. 🐶 ❤️

Makita’s got a memo she’d love to share: “If you’re in the market for tail wags, floppy ears, and heart-melting puppy eyes, I’ve got just the crew for you!”

Each pup in the litter is full of playful energy, gentle snuggles, and the kind of charm that makes you fall in love on the spot. Whether you’re a first-time dog parent or looking to expand your pack, this is your chance to meet some of the most lovable locals around.

📍 Location: 500 Boundary Road, Cornwall
📞 Contact: Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre
🐾 Open for visits — swing by and say hi!

These pups won’t stay tiny for long — stop by and find your perfect match!

COMMUNITY WINS
🏆 Keeping History Alive, One Handcrafted Piece at a Time

Photo courtesy of Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, ON

This week’s Community Win takes us behind the scenes at Upper Canada Village, where history isn’t just preserved — it’s handcrafted.

The skilled artisans and tradespeople at the Village have been hard at work this year, and one of their most exciting recent projects is now complete: a brand-new fence for the Pastor’s House, built entirely on-site using traditional 1860s techniques.

From cutting the logs at the Saw Mill, drying the wood the old-fashioned way (fun fact: it takes about a year per inch of thickness!), to assembling every picket by hand at the Cabinetmaker’s Shop — this beautiful white fence is more than a structure. It’s a testament to craftsmanship, heritage, and the quiet pride that keeps Upper Canada Village so special.

Photo courtesy of Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg, ON

As you stroll through the Village this summer, keep an eye out for this new addition and the many other subtle upgrades made by the team. It’s just one more way they’re helping history live on — one board, beam, and nail at a time.

👏 Hats off to the whole team for keeping tradition alive in such a thoughtful and meaningful way!

JUST FOR FUN
🎯 Games Corner – Just for Fun!

Here’s a slice of Cornwall cinema history for your trivia fix this week!

📽️ The Port Theatre (originally called the Roxy Theatre) opened its doors in Cornwall on Boxing Day in 1941. But here’s the real question…

🧐   What was the very first movie shown at the theatre?

A) Gone With the Wind
B) Buck Privates
C) Casablanca
D) Citizen Kane

Think you know your classic films? Take a guess and scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer! Bonus points if you remember watching a movie there as a kid! 🍿✨

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
🛒 Small Businesses - We See You!

Want to get your local business in front of thousands of engaged Cornwall & SD&G readers who love supporting local?

We feature standout businesses, shops, and services that help make our community shine — and we’d love to spotlight you next!

👉 Interested? Reach out to us at https://www.sdgscoop.ca/contact and let’s chat!

ESTATE & NEIGHBOURHOOD BUZZ
🏡   The Barn House on Monaco Crescent

Scroll down to see the inside!

We’ve got a real gem this week — one of Cornwall’s most recognizable homes is officially on the market, and it’s as charming on the inside as it is iconic from the curb.

Welcome to “The Barn House,” a striking character home nestled on prestigious Monaco Crescent, just minutes from the hospital, schools, shopping, and more. With 2,855 sq. ft. of custom-designed living space, this one-of-a-kind property features stunning vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a spiral staircase that leads to a catwalk overlooking the main floor — delivering serious cozy barn vibes with a modern twist.

The main level includes a spacious kitchen with loads of counter space, a bright family room with wall-to-wall windows, and a sun-drenched living room that opens onto the back deck. Upstairs, you’ll find two generous bedrooms (each with their own bathroom), and down below, a partly finished basement awaits your personal touch — perfect for a home office or rec room.

Outside, the double garage, interlocking brick driveway, and beautifully landscaped yard complete the picture.

✨ This isn’t just a house — it’s a conversation piece and a rare chance to own a slice of local history.

📍 1 Monaco Crescent, Cornwall
💲 Listing Price: $624,900

www.realtor.ca/real-estate/28489480/1-monaco-crescent-cornwall-717-cornwall

JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS
📢   Who is Hiring?

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - South Dundas
📍 South Dundas
Investigate violations or perceived violations of Municipal By-laws and Provincial legislation to determine the need for compliance.
📧 Apply online: https://www.southdundas.com/municipal-centre/job-opportunities

PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES LABOURER - Gananoque
📍 Thousand Islands, Brockville
This student position is responsible for general maintenance and labour around the various water/wastewater facilities and other locations within the municipality.
📧 Apply online: https://www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/human-resources/employment-opportunities

PAINTER - Cornwall Painting Plus
📍 Cornwall
Cornwall Painting Plus is looking for an individual with painting experience or a willingness to learn.
📧 Apply online by completing the careers form: https://www.cornwallpainting.ca/careers

CLOSING CALL
🎬 That’s a Wrap for This Week's Scoop!

Thanks for riding along with us for another edition of your community news, events, and good vibes from across Cornwall and SD&G. We love putting this together each week — but it’s your feedback, stories, and spirit that make it truly special.

Whether you’re catching live music in the park, cheering at the Maxville Fair, or grabbing a peach at the farmers’ market, we hope this newsletter helped spark a plan (or two!) for the week ahead.

💌 And don’t forget — we’re calling on you to help shape our future issues:

• Got a favourite family recipe ? Send it in!

• Know a local artist or musician who deserves a spotlight? Reach out!

• Have an event, memory, or business to share? Let us know!

We’re always looking for fresh ways to highlight the people and places that make SD&G shine.

🧠   Trivia Answer:
The first movie ever shown at the Port Theatre (originally the Roxy Theatre) in Cornwall was B) Buck Privates — an Abbott and Costello classic that premiered on Boxing Day, 1941 !

Until next week, stay curious, stay kind, and stay connected.

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