GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, October 19 – 25, 2025
GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, October 19 – 25, 2024
99.3 County FM is dedicated to keeping you informed about our programming.
To this end, we are sharing with you highlights of the next week on Sunday’s The County Writes….The County Reads and Monday to Friday Grapevine (noon hour & repeat 6:00 p.m.) plus any other unique programming specials.
Bidding on 99.3 County FM’s Lifestyle and Adventure Auction
ends tonight, October 18th at 9:30 p.m.
Great holiday gift ideas for your family, friends or yourself. https://www.32auctions.com/993countyfmauction2025
Sunday, October 19, 2024
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
What are you reading edition from March 2025: Nancy Griffin was inspired by two women in the beauty business whose stories are separated by a century. Chris Fanning discussed a book that combines his love of jazz and history and which he was teaching in one of his Queen’s University English courses. Andrew Binks was finding solace in books about grief as he mourned the death of Hugo, his beloved canine companion. A program worth repeating.
Monday,October 20, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
VITAL SIGNS: Anne Van Vlack, Vital Signs Coordinator, outlines highlights from the Vital Signs Report 2025 – Social Infrastructure: Access, Connections and Gaps.
WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY? Andrew Forbes, author of several books of essays on baseball including The Utility of Boredom, The Only Way is the Steady Way and his latest, Field Work, discusses the Blue Jays’ record-breaking season.
FEED THE BIRDS: Pamela Stagg has advice on best bird feeders and seeds and the species of birds which may come to your backyard feeder this winter. (worth repeating from Sept. 15)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SERVICES
As outlined by Ontario under the Community Safety and Policing Act, municipalities across the province are required to develop Community Safety and Well-Being Plans to help build safer, more resilient communities. These plans bring together local government, healthcare, and social services to identify challenges and create collaborative solutions. Community Initiatives Coordinator, Hilary Fennell, will be joining us to talk about the important work underway through the Action Teams assigned by Shire Hall.
CONSUMERISM
Think your home is sealed up tight for winter? You might be surprised where the likes of squirrels and raccoons can sneak in. Tune in for expert advice from Charlie Patrick on keeping wildlife out this season.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
In our monthly visit with Nutritionist and Chef, Rachel Bies, we will talk about how we can train our taste buds to crave less salt and sugar — and how to make healthy food taste amazing. Rachel is going to share practical tips packed with flavour to make nutritious eating something we can look forward to!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
THE COUNTY COOKS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local gardeners about their gardening successes, challenges, and secrets.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Craig Mills speaks with Elson Yeung, Dog Dad, Head Roaster, and Founder of Farm Dog Coffee.
THE COUNTY NATURALLY
Photo: Matthew Zalewski
The fisher is an animal that attracts myths. It’s rumoured to be huge — although it’s actually the size of an average house cat. It’s supposed to be able to kill a deer. That’s as likely as a house cat killing a deer. And the myths go on. Jeff Bowman is Ontario’s expert on the fisher and he will talk to Pamela Stagg and set us straight on this very misunderstood animal.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
THE COUNTY GROWS
Astrid Young presents current news, views, and practices in our local wineries & vineyards.
COUNTY PROFILE
Hedy Brambat-Kellar shares details of her life from her beginnings as a professional engineer to a popular county yoga instructor and active volunteer.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Brenda Mercer-Garvey highlights the nights of Terror at MacCauley house. Craig Mills speaks with Deb Smith President of Prince Edward Community Theatre about their final show of 2025 – Wining and Dying.
Friday, October 24, 2025
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame showcases memorable athletes and events.
PET REPORT
Dave Wheatley reports on lost and found cats as well as profiling the ones looking for a forever home.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
Screenplay
Raj Dhillon shares interviews, reviews, and analysis of all things film and movie related.
ARTSCENE
Sarah Moran chats with Janet Dawson, an arts student and collector, about her love of Mexican art and culture. Their intriguing conversation is a taste of the talk Janet will give on Sunday October 26, 3pm at County Arts Lab in the Armoury; it is titled “Delectable Encounters: Art, Food and the Day of the Dead”. Janet tells Sarah stories about how art is woven into the lives of Mexicans, like the ofendra, one of which she will create at the County Arts Lab.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
County FM’s 11th Anniversary Homegrown Concert is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT!
Thanks to all who reserved their PWYC tickets, it’s going to be a great show.
Reminder doors open at 6:15pm, there will be drinks and snacks and the show begins at 7pm!
Thank you to all of the musicians and our sponsors Green Gables Gifts and Greetings, Prinzen Ford, Midtown Brewing Company, Sandbanks Winery, and Foodland.
There is a small possibility that tickets may become available at 6:40pm tomorrow. If you really want to come, you can show up at The Andrew. However, we can make no guarantees.
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
99.3 CountyFM with all of the Wellington Dukes Weekend Away Game Play by Play. with Craig Foster at the rink and Gage Broderick in the studio.
Next game: Wellington and King City, October 24th
Comedy Country at The Regent – Oct 18th 7:30pm
ALI HASSAN: Does This Taste Funny?
Ali Hassan’s career plans started off as simply as anyone’s: become a chef, get a food show on television, get a second food show on television, be the face of the network, and have oven mitts with his face on them. But sometimes things get in the way of your dreams: like your parents’ disappointment, your family of four children, and your successful comedy career. Tickets comedycountry.ca
Pumpkinfest 2025
It’s the 28th annual P.E.C. Pumpkinfest Weigh-off and Pumpkinfest Parade Sat Oct 18. A full day of activities from the vendor market to facepainting, food, family activities, the parade at 10:30am, and the weigh off in the afternoon at CML Snider School parking lot noon-3pm. CountyFM will be broadcasting reports throughout the day made possible by the support of Wilkinson & Company LLP.
Seniors and Technology – Embracing the Digital World.
99.3 CountyFM, along with Prince Edward Learning Centre, conducts free workshops titled “Seniors and Technology: Embracing the Digital World.” Thank you to those who attended our first one on Friday at PELC. The workshops focus on the role of digital technology in your life. It’s an opportunity to share your experiences with and attitudes towards technology and discuss how we spend our time in the digital world. And perhaps identify some opportunities to use digital technologies in new ways.
Next workshop: Oct. 20 – WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE MULTI PURPOSE ROOM 3:00PM – 5:00PM
To attend click here for the direct link or visit 993countyfm.ca or contact Lori at PELC via email Lori@pelc.ca or phone (613) 476-1811 ext 114. Online events to be announced later for November.
Complimentary beverages, snacks and a gift. We are working in partnership with the Prince Edward Learning Center, the County of Prince Edward Public Library, and The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. The program is made possible by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program.
Cabaret at the Cape
Come to the Cabaret! Berlin’s famous Kit Kat Club is brought to life at The Cape in Picton by Shatterbox Theatre.. Only 100 seats available for each of the 16 performances. They are going fast so book early to avoid missing this production of the most successful musical of all time which features the songs “Wiilkommon”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, “Mein Herr”, “Maybe This Time”, “Money”, and the title number, “Cabaret”. Tickets available at https://kitkatclub.ca/cabaret-tickets/
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