LITTLE CURRENT—George Williamson and friends have long been a summer Friday night fixture at Soldiers’ Park in downtown Little Current. In recent years, the motley crew of local musicians brought their popular evening diversions indoors every couple of weeks through the cold winter months.
“They have been really popular,” said Little Current United Coffeehouse organizer John Hodder, who arranged for the venue to be opened for the musicians and their patrons. “People really enjoy the music they bring.”
“We have a lot of fun,” admitted Mr. Williamson. “We have a good group of folks who come out to play and there is usually a pretty good turnout to hear us play.”
The group plays free of charge but accepts free will offerings, with proceeds going to the Manitoulin Family Resources Food Bank. Tea and coffee were available at each performance.
“Total for the winter donations from attending patrons at the United Church Coffeehouse was $1,356.90,” noted Mr. Williamson. “Thanks to the United Church for donating the hall and thanks to the volunteering musicians, Barry Hamilton, Dale Wood, Maurice Labelle, Doug Alkenbrack, Eugene Manitowabi, Cole Hughson, Tom Beamish and others that helped.” Mr. Williamson offered special thanks to Mr. Hodder and the United Church members “for all their hard work, setting up and serving all our friends.”
