Lighthouse Swing Band still movin’ and groovin’ after 40 years

They say everything old is new again, which describes the Lighthouse Swing Band perfectly. The band, which was formed in 1984, was designed in the standard swing band style, consisting of four trumpets, four trombones, five saxes and four rhythm. It’s a configuration that began in the 1920s and a style that was followed by the likes of Glenn Miller and other big bands. (By Liz Small)

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Kincardine Knox Presbyterian Church will host a concert featuring the Chatham’s Three Tenors at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. (Contributed By Knox Presbyterian Church of Kincardine)

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Shining some light on the rare phenomenon

Residents of Ontario, including those living in Bruce and Huron counties, will experience a once in a lifetime event on April 8 as the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging the area into semi or full darkness, depending on what part

Colour the Easter picture in the March 13th edition of the Kincardine Independent and drop it off into The Kincardine Independent office downtown, or into Sobeys by Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Winner to be drawn on March 28, 2024.

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The Rotary Club of Port Elgin is gearing up to host Hello Summer Music Fest 2024 on May 18 and 19 at The
Plex in Port Elgin. Music enthusiasts will be in for a treat over two nights of performances by some of Canada’s top artists.

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Family fun event in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron are hosting a family Disney event – Be Our Guest Fest on Sat., Feb. 10 at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The event promises to be a day of fun for