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GROWING GREEN FAIR PROVES TO BE GREAT SUCCESS
media networks. It proved to be a really big draw.” Howard said the demand was there to have such an event, as gardening enthu- siasts got the chance to take part in a dozen or so workshops and seminars over the course of the day. Participants learned how to grow a flou- rishing kitchen garden, organic pest control, conserving vegetables, foraging and how important trees are for community well-being. “A lot of events like these are in Ottawa, and outside of our community and aren’t accessible to people that live in our region,” added Howard. “We wanted to give an opportunity to people in our community to
learn more about sustainable living beyond growing their food.” Howard said organizers have sent surveys to participating vendors and community groups, and the feedback will help them determine the future of the event. “Early comments from people were very positive,” said Howard. “Vendors were happy and people who walked through the doors were happy there was a chance to learn more about gardening.” Revenues from the event are going towards the Rockland Community Garden’s food bank donation and youth programs during the growing season.
Le jardin communautaire de Rockland a organisé la première édition de la Growing Green Fair le dimanche 3 mars. Plus de 50 vendeurs et groupes communautaires ont participé à ce que les organisateurs espèrent devenir un événement annuel. De gauche à droite, Arianne Cantin, Stephaine Howard, Stephanie Marcil, Jennie Wilson, Sarah Lacombe et Mathew Byrne. Neil Boulianne n’est pas représenté. (Joseph Coppolino, EAP)
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with the purpose of being an educational fundraising event in support of the Rockland Community Garden. Stephaine Howard, a coordinator of the Growing Green Fair and member of the Rockland Community Garden team, noted the event attracted more than 200 attendees. “We were pleasantly surprised,” she said. “It was really a lot of word of mouth, with people spreading the word on their social
2I[ &IKMRRMRK 'LYVGL Held on Sunday, March 3, in the gymna- sium of L’Escale secondary school, the event showcased over 50 vendors and community groups holding seminars and workshops throughout the day. The event was organized Members of the Rockland Community Garden held their inaugural Growing Green Fair over the weekend, and orga- nizers are touting the event as a rousing success.
Kids and parents alike enjoyed the variety of vendors, particularly The Good Shit, who brought this fuzzy feathered friend. (joseph Coppolino, EAP)
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The Rockland Nationals clinched a playoff spot in the 2023-2024 CCHL postseason with two wins over the weekend. It was a rough stretch for the Nationals, who snapped their four-game losing streak with wins against the Kemptville 73’s and the Brockville Braves. The Nats opened the week with back-to- back losses on the road against the Carleton Place Canadians on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and the Ottawa Junior Senators on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Rockland returned home two days later, hosting the 73’s on Friday, March 1, and earning a 5-4 win against the visiting team. Alex Kelloway and Anthony Hall each had a goal and an assist to help the Nationals to their first victory in a week.
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Guillaume Laubre des Nationals de Rockland en action la semaine dernière. Les Nationals ont mis fin à une série de quatre défaites en gagnant contre les 73 de Kemptville et les Braves de Brockville, ce qui leur a permis de se qualifier pour les séries éliminatoires de la LCHC. (Patrick Bergeron)
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The winning ways continued for Rockland, who hosted the Braves two days later on Sunday, March 3, scoring seven goals in a 7-4 win over Brockville. Captain Xavier Laurent led the way with two goals and an assist and was named the game’s first star. Teammate Kellen Dostaler was named the game’s second star after
also scoring two goals in the win. The Nationals are off for nearly a week, with their next game on Friday March 8 when they host the Nepean Raiders at the Rockland Arena. They hit the road the following day and visit the Renfrew Wolves on Saturday, March 9.
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