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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 5, 20 19 | 24 village, to six different sites. "Readings are hosted in people's backyards, but these aren't typical subur- ban backyards," Nicola Dufficy, artistic director of the festival, said. "They'll get to enjoy the charm of the village, it's a unique set- ting." With all but one of the venues outdoors, Dufficy said attendees should come Eden Mills. Rook held the launch of his 1989 release on the steps of the village's general store, inviting sev- eral colleagues to read at the gathering as well. About 300 attended the small, informal festival. Today, about 1,500 at- tendees are anticipated an- nually. From the steps of the general store, the festival has expanded across the In its 31st year, the Eden Mills Writer's Festival brings together some of Canada's most-respected authors, along with many of the country's up-and- coming writers. The festival was found- ed in 1989 by Leon Rook, a Governor General Award- winning author living in prepared for all weather. Traditionally, the festi- val has given authors op- portunities to read from their books, but this year, the festival is rolling out a variety of formats, ranging from interviews and panel discussions, to conversa- tions and readings. "We've themed the ses- sions because we realize some people will come to a festival because they rec- ognize a name," Dufficy said, "but we also recog- nized audiences will come to a session because they connect with an idea or a theme." This year's festival pairs recognizable names with debut authors. Lynn Coady, Terry Fal- lis, and Emma Donoghue, are among the writers pre- senting at the festival. "In our children's area, we're hosting award-win- ning author, Mary Louise Gay," Dufficy said. Gay is the author of the Stella and Sam series that has been translated into more than 15 languages. Celebrating the 25th anni- versary of Stella, the festi- val will hold a birthday party for Stella on Sunday. More than 60 authors will be presenting over the course of the weekend, with writing workshops held in Guelph on Satur- day. The Eden Mills Writers' Festival runs from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8, with tickets available online at eden- millswritersfestival.ca. THINGS TO DO EDEN MILLS WRITERS' FESTIVAL A BOOKWORM'S PARADISE BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com About 1,500 readers attend the annual Eden Mills Writers' Festival each year to hear readings from their favourite authors and to discover new ones. Dan Harasymchuk photo The Georgetown Hospi- tal is hosting the annual Walk or Run to purchase new hospital equipment. The run takes place on Sept. 29, at the Gellert Com- munity Centre (10241 Eighth Line). Participants can take part in either a three-kilo- metre walk-only route or a five-kilometre walk or run route. Leashed pets are welcome on the three-kilo- metre route. This year's event is rais- ing funds for six new pa- tient beds, including one special wound surface bed. The new beds have up- graded technology, includ- ing integrated bed alarms that reduce the possibility of patient falls. The wound surface "skin bed" will re- duce patient pressure inju- ries. The fundraising goal for the event will cover the ap- proximate cost of the new beds, which is $55,000. There is no registration fee, but participants are en- couraged to meet the mini- mum fundraising goal of $35. More information about the annual Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital is available at Georgetown- HospitalFoundation.ca. NEWS GEORGETOWN HOSPITAL'S WALK OR RUN TO RAISE MONEY FOR NEW BEDS BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com ALEXANDER TRENTON, DENTURIST 905.877.2359 I 18 CHURCH STREET | WWW.GEORGETOWNDENTURECLINIC.CA 130 Mill Street East, Acton 519-853-0079 Full & Partial Dentures Implant Retained Dentures Precision Dentures (BPS® Certified) Relines, Additions & Repairs Dental Lab On Site No Referrals Needed To advertise on this page call Kelli: 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca