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Kristin reviews A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline, a historical novel inspired by Andrew Wyeth’s mysterious and iconic painting Christina’s World.

I should start off this article by saying that I firmly believe that books are books regardless of format, including e-books, audiobooks and print. If it has the same words (read: not abridged), it has the same meaning. I love listening to audiobooks on my drive to and from work and while doing chores around the house – I get a lot more reading accomplished that way than I might otherwise.

There are several situations that are perfect for getting lost in a good audiobook. Next time you find yourself in one, grab some earbuds and give it a try!

You’re invited to a great night of music at the Lennox and Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee on Thursday, April 26th at 7pm.

The evening’s entertainment features talented performers The Kitchen Gypsies. They play a fun Gypsy Jazz style of music from 1930’s France. The band features Suzanne Becker (Violin/Vocals), Ray Croxford (Bass), Ray Desrosiers (Accordion/Harmonica/Vocals), Gary Greer (Rhythm Guitar) and Ron Heidebrecht (Lead Guitar/Vocals).

The 2018 construction season will soon be here, and Lennox & Addington County will be undertaking a number of large road and bridge projects that will benefit all residents within the County.

The Waterside Summer Series returns to Amherst Island for its exciting 25th concert season! Five concerts are scheduled to take place at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, located at 1955 Stella 40 Foot Road, just south of the ferry terminal.

Many renowned musicians are scheduled to perform this summer, including: 

Construction will soon be underway on Phase 2 of Diggin' Downtown Napanee. The project will involve a storefront-to-storefront removal and replacement of pavement and sidewalks, and the replacement of the sanitary, storm, and water mains in the downtown.

Enjoy an informative evening of history at Tuesday Night at the Museum in Napanee. On April 17th at 7pm, hear author Jane Simpson discuss Soldier, Settler, Sinner: The Remarkable Journey of Charles Macdonald.

Enterprising youth are getting a nudge in the right direction from Lennox and Addington County, thanks to a new county pilot project.

The Kidpreneur program gives grades 6 through 8 students in Lennox and Addington County elementary schools a framework for brainstorming and developing their own small business plans.

Developed by Lennox and Addington County Economic Development staff, the Kidpreneur program is being embraced by three Napanee area elementary schools that are preparing students for a Kidpreneur Fair hosted by the county on April 25 in Napanee.

While winter hasn’t completely released its grip, we look forward to the warm and sunny days ahead. We also look forward to one of our signature events: the local author showcase!

Do you want to lower your electrical bill? Or reduce your energy footprint? We all do! Take control of your energy costs without paying for special technical devices.

As part of our Beyond Books collection, we are pleased to provide energy meters that can help you learn just how much you are consuming. The energy meters provide data on various aspects of consumption and costs, measuring real-time usage as well as daily, monthly and yearly estimates.