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Country Twist Delights Full House at Melgund’s Canada Day Bash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sound of live music filled the air at the Dyment Recreation Hall this Canada Day, thanks to the fantastic performance by Country Twist<\/strong>. Gerry McArthur, Tanya McArthur, and Maurice Betournay truly brought the house down, treating a packed audience to a day full of lively tunes that had folks dancing and tapping their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks goes to the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts program<\/a> for supporting this year’s summer programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their infectious energy and talented musicianship were a huge part of what made the celebration such a success, creating a memorable soundtrack for all the activities and good times. It was clear that Country Twist helped make Canada Day in Melgund Township an absolute blast for everyone who came out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Crowds
Crowds filled the new event tents listening to music and enjoying food from the Cookshack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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