A Rendez-vous is a family friendly boating event on the water for boats of all sizes and speeds. Participants register their boat – everything from PWC’s to pontoon boats, to aluminum fishing boats and homemade sea flees, to deck boats to cruisers and even an over forty foot yacht got entered last year!

Everyone is given a number and the first of their five playing cards at registration. The next morning, there’s a safety meeting for all drivers where we lay out the course we’ll be cruising for the day including any hazards, slow speed zones and the all important lunch stop! Then the boats take to the water behind the official pace boat for the Rendez-vous event, stopping at predetermined locations and picking up their next four cards to make a poker hand.

Back at the event that evening, the hands are revealed and prizes awarded by our famous MC for the best hand, best boat, best dressed crew, and much more.

For the second event we will return to where Poker Runs started some 25 years ago: Gananoque, Ontario. On July 22nd and 23rd, 2011 they’ll converge on the beautiful waterfront and cruise around the St. Lawrence River’s in the well protected waters amongst the many limestone islands. The scenery is spectacular and it’s a great spot to get that photo of you and your boat that you can blow up and frame! Just cruise on up to the pace boat and we’ll snap a few for you to choose from later at the registration tent.

For more information visit: www.powerboating.com.

Attention Cottage Owners,

Are you experiencing aquatic weeds taking over your shoreline, preventing you from enjoying a refreshing swim or causing your boat propellers to get tangled? This is an increasing problem in most lakes and ponds in the Rideau Lakes area.

There are a few solutions to control lake and pond weeds and seaweed removal without using harmful chemicals or slaving away for hours without removing the actual problem.

The WeedRoller detaches existing weeds and agitates the lake bed, leaving your swimming and docking area free of lake weeds. This prevents more weed growth for a clean, sandy lake bottom and a pleasant swimming area.

Another solution is to take advantage of the Aquatic Weed Harvester Service offered by Seaweed Doctor. Check our website www.seaweeddoctor.com.

Call Jason for a free estimate and evaluation of your shoreline at 613-530-0486.
*Permit is required

Enjoy some swashbuckling fun for the whole family on July 16th, 2011 for the Pirate Day Parade. Before setting sail on the Mighty St. Lawrence, aboard a Gananoque Boat Line tour; bring the children for facepainting and lots of other fun surprises for everyone!

Have your picture taken with Celebrity Impersonator Ronnie Rodriguez. Ronnie is the most sought after Johnny Depp and Captain Jack Sparrow Celebrity Impersonator in North America. Due to Ronnie’s uncanny likeness, size and height to Mr. Depp, he was cast as Johnny Depp’s Photo-Double in Pirates of The Caribbean III and IV.

After your cruise be sure to visit Gananoque’s downtown shopping area, for lots of great piraty surprises and fun!

One of the finest fairs in the province will take place July 15-17th, 2011 – The Lansdowne Fair!

Take in all the events over the weekend. Car shows, live entertainment, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, fair parade, rides, food and many more attractions. This event is for all ages!

For more information on The Lansdowne Fair schedule, please visit their website at: www.lansdownefair.com.

Come on out to the heart of downtown Gananoque for the Craft Fair organized by the Gananoque Rotary Club. On July 2nd-3rd and again on August 6th, 2011, there will be a large display of crafts and home-made goodies in Town Hall Park. Plan to attend rain or shine from 10am-4pm.

You will find hand crafted arts & crafts such as wood work, clothing, jewellery, home-made soaps and many more products. Not only will you find unique gifts but proceeds go to raise funds for community projects. For more information contact Ron Casselman at (613) 382-4900.

Celebrate Canada Day at the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest starting June 30 – July 3, 2011. Right in the heart of downtown Gananoque is were you will find this exciting event at the Town Hall Park. Now in its 6th year, this popular event is jointly organized and hosted by the Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Gananoque. It attracts well over 20,000 visitors who come to enjoy live music, great food and some fantastic deals. Children are delighted with the free pony rides and the other events and attractions designed especially for them.

On the evening of Canada Day, there is a fantastic fireworks display to celebrate the birthday of our great country. For more information visit the official website for the Ribfest at www.ganribfest.com

Chalk the Walk 2011 will take place Saturday July 16, 2011 at Gananoque Town Park. The festival was postponed on May 14 because of inclement weather. Please join us on July 16. This year the festival also features the “Change Your World for Wildlife” Chalk Art contest for amateur & professional artists, with cash prizes!

This is a fun-filled family event showcasing art for all ages. Many types of art go on display, including sidewalk chalk art, paintings, drawings, and fine art. Enjoy a day of family fun, live music, crayola air castle, boys and girls club bbq, ice cream, entertainment, and prizes.

For more information visit www.chalkthewalk.ca.

This is event celebrates the St.Lawrence River, and the unique way paddlers connect with it. The Paddlefest is Perfect for kids, beginners, seniors and competitive paddlers of all ages! The Paddlefest is taking place June 25-26th, 2011.

Building on the success of last years event, this weekend combines a fun day of learning in kayaks and concludes with a race on Sunday. All ages, abilities, individuals + families welcome. There will be learning clinics for adults and kids and race categories for recreational and competitive folks.

For more information call the 1000 Islands Kayaking Company at 613 329-6265.

Come out to Sweet’s Corners Public School for “An Evening of Music” in Lyndhurst on Friday June 10, 2011 starting at 7pm. This event will be fun for the whole family!

This event features The Talents of Sweet’s Corners School and My Canadian Music (www.mycanadianmusic.ca)

Tickets are available at The Green Gecko, Wing’s & Sweet’s Corners School in Lyndhurst or at the door. Funds raised will go to support Main Street Improvements in the Village. More info, please call 613-928-1196.

Come on out to the Lyndhurst Village Wide Sidewalk & Yard Sale happening this weekend May 28, 2011 from 8:30 am to 3:30pm. Find a bargain and help us raise money for village improvements. There will be yard sales throughout the entire village and one huge yard sale on Main Street. Also local businesses will be hosting sidewalk sales.

There will be something for everyone so come join the fun and participate in a good cause!