GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, September 21 – Saturday, September 27, 2025
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.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
In advance of her appearance at the County Adaptation Film Festival,
Saturday, September 27th at the Regent Theatre, Emma Donoghue, award-winning novelist, screenwriter and playwright discusses her latest best-seller,
The Paris Express, inspired by an iconic photograph from 1895.
She also discusses adapting her own and others’ work from page to screen and stage including H is for Hawk. Jeannie Marshall, author of All Things Move: Learning to look in the Sistine Chapel, reveals her response to her first of many visits to the Chapel and what she has learned from the stunning frescoes and Michelangelo’s masterpieces. (first aired May 2025)
Monday, Sunday, September 22, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Mayor’s Report: Steve Ferguson discusses closure of Highline mushroom farm in Wellington, County Road 49 and the feds, and offers condolences on the passing of Steve Campbell.
Remembering Steve: Family and friends share memories of the author, publisher and columnist who passionately promoted and protected his beloved Prince Edward County.
In his own words: Excerpts from several interviews when Steve appeared on The County Writes…The County Reads over the past 10 years.
Tuesday, Sunday, September 23, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES
One Hundred People Who Care is a local organization that has raised more than $250,000 for local charities since 2017. Founding member Mark Davis and past grant recipient Andrea Dawes of the Prince Edward County Arts Council join us to talk about what 100 People Who Care is, how it works and how the County Arts Council put their grant to work to benefit County residents.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Psychiatrist, Dr Joe Burley, discusses exactly what the symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are, how a person is diagnosed, is it different from ADD and what can we do if we are diagnosed with it or help people who have this mental health condition.
CONSUMERISM
Evan Nash the owner of Wellington Home Hardware joins us for the next instalment of our series on appliances and this time we talk cooking. Evan will tell us all about the different styles, options and features for cooktops, ranges and ventilation systems.
Wednesday, Sunday, September 24, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Summer is fading in the County but the heat is still on at local farmstands. Chef Chris Byrne stops by to talk capsicum, how to use peppers of all sizes, shapes and heat levels. This should be a spicy one.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Kristin Venroy shares the story of expanding her business, Backyard Blooms from Brighton to Wellington..
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Scott Wylie
Ethan Tapper is the keynote speaker at the upcoming Quinte Woodland Conference and the author of the book, How to Love a Forest.. He’s also a radical — a forester with the heart of a tree-hugger. In his conversation with Pamela Stagg, Ethan explains why you have to cut trees to love a forest and why leaving a forest to manage itself no longer works. His explanation about how you “old-growthify” trees is definitely worth a listen.
Thursday, Sunday, September 25, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
In a segment worth repeating, Astrid Young answers your top questions about grape growing and viticulture in Prince Edward County in this educational and enlightening episode.
COUNTY PROFILE
Long time 99.3 County FM volunteer, Krista Hepburn shares memories of her early days at the station, her career in banking, and the joys of motherhood.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
The weekend of October 3rd to 5th is a busy one in the county. Lenny Epstein outlines what to expect at the first ever Good Lox Jewish Cultural Festival taking place in Picton from Oct. 3 to 5.
Race Director, Brian McLean shares details about the 2025 Prince Edward County Marathon.
Friday, Sunday, September 26, 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?
The Roc
Representatives from the ROC youth centre in Picton share the imaginative talents and perspectives of the youth in Prince Edward County.
ARTSCENE
Host Cheryl Singer shines a spotlight on the County Adaptation Film Festival – a celebration of stories that have leapt from the page or stage to the big screen. Joining Cheryl is John Galway, the Executive Director of the Regent Theatre, giving a behind the scenes look at what goes into bringing this exciting event to life.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAFF Film Festival – Sept 26-28 – sponsor 99.3 CountyFM
Discover the art of storytelling transformed at the County Adaptation Film Festival (CAFF). CAFF is a conversation—a place where screenwriters, authors, filmmakers, and audiences gather to explore the power of narrative and its endless possibilities. CAFF invites you to discover the magic of adaptation in a setting as unique as the films themselves. Tickets and info https://countyadaptationfilmfest.ca/
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
99.3 CountyFM with all of the Wellington Dukes Weekend Away Game Play by Play. Next play by play game Sept 27th against Lindsay Muskies. 7:30 pm start.
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.
Upcoming workshops:
OCT. 2 – WELLINGS OF PICTON – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Oct. 20 – WELLINGTON LIBRARY – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Online events to be announced later for November.
To attend click here for the direct link or visit 993countyfm.ca or by contact Lori at PELC via email Lori@pelc.ca or phone (613) 476-1811 ext 114
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.
County Comedy presented by 99.3 CountyFM
Oct 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm The CAPE. Toronto’s HACKETT & LANGDON headline a sizzling late-season spectacular with support from PEC quartet BOOBY TRAP. Episode 4 drops soon—lock in your seats now! Click here for your Comedy Country tickets
11th Anniversary Lifestyle and Adventure Auction Oct 4-18
It’s our popular annual fun lifestyle and adventure auction If you have an idea for an interesting prize please reach out to Joe Martin at Joe@993countyfm.ca. The goal is to have all confirmations by Sept 27th or before. Thank you to all who have donated to date.
11th Anniversary Home Grown Concert – Reserve Your Tickets today! Saturday, October 18th, 7pm at The Andrew in Picton. Homegrown 2025 provides an intimate evening with stellar homegrown musicians.
The pristine Great Hall with its natural light and stellar acoustics is ideal for showcasing our line-up of local talent.
Our musical director Megan Hutton has been working with some incredible talent to make this a fantastic event: Ryan Malcom, Justin Rutledge, Lisa Bozikovic, Annelise Noronha, Craig Foster, Jennifer Brant, Sam Hirst and Stephanie Rose of Shatterbox Theatre’s “Cabaret”, Greg Hinde, The Highshow Girls, Andrew McLuhan, The Frere Brothers and Bill Wood w/ Chris Bennett.
Tickets are Pay What you can. Reserve a ticket now and choose “pay at the door” or pay when you reserve your ticket. Tickets are limited to one per order. If you want to purchase multiple tickets, you’ll need to place separate orders. It’s general seating.
Other upcoming events and specialty programming presented by 99.3 CountyFM:
A Day to Listen – Sept 30 – Special programming for our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Kid’s Can’t Wait Radiothon – Oct 1 – Fundraising the most of the Children’s Foundation
The Good Lox Festival – Oct 3-5
The Prince Edward County Marathon Oct 5
99.3 County FM Membership Drive
It’s time to renew your 99.3 County FM membership or become a member for the first time! Annual membership only $10! A County FM membership gives you voting rights at the Annual General Meeting Have your say in the development and future of County FM. Buy or renew your membership online or drop by the station at 38 Cold Storage Rd
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