As soon as the sap starts to run, the folks in Delta prepare for the annual Delta Maple Syrup Festival. Mark April 21 & 22, 2012 on your calendar, it’s the 45th annual celebration for entertainment, refreshments, and of course…maple syrup. This event draws people from all around. Lots of events happening over the 2 days with fun for the entire family!

Volunteers are needed to help with cooking/serving pancakes and table clean up. If you are able to assist at this year’s festival, please contact one of the following:
Heather Halladay 613-928-2949 for Table Servers and Clean Up
Liz Preibe 613-928-2902 for Cooking and Serving Pancakes

This event is sponsored by the Delta Agricultural Society; Call William Morris, 613-928-2175 for all the details.

For more information visit: www.deltafair.com

Lesley McDougall, the creater of Mehndi Glass, will be making her beautiful artwork in-house at the Greeen Gecko tomorrow (March 21, 2012), 1-3pm at the Green Gecko located at 436 Lyndhurst Road, Lyndhurst, ON. Stop in and see an Ontario artist at work!

For more information on Lesley McDougall visit www.mehndiglass.com.

The 2012 Ontario Rural Summer Jobs Service is accepting applications from employers who plan to create summer jobs for rural youth. Eligible businesses and community organizations in rural Ontario can apply for a hiring incentive of $2 per hour to create student employment. Online application forms are available here for eligible employers. The online application form takes less than 10 minutes to complete and ensures that your information is uploaded quickly and accurately. Call 1-888-588-4111 for details.

Come to Lyndhurst on Sunday, February 26, 2012 for the Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show from 9am – 3pm. To get to Lyndhurst you take Hwy 15 to County Rd 33 and follow 33 to the Lyndhurst Legion.

Admission is $5 to buy, sell and trade. Any ladies and accompanied Children under 16 are FREE. Come out for Firearms, Ammunition, Knives, Military Antiques, and Hunting Gear & Fishing Tackle.

ALL FIREARM LAWS ARE TO BE OBEYED / TRIGGER LOCKS ARE REQUIRED

For Show Info & Table Inquiries Call John – 613 928-2382 or email siderisjp@sympatico.ca.

Taking place the same weekend – Saturday February 25, 2012 – is the 4th Annual Lyndhurst Ice Fishing Derby!

There will be cash & prizes for each type of largest fish. This event is open to ALL local lakes from 8am-5pm and the fish MUST be fresh. Fish to be weighed at the Bait Shop and Prizes to be Presented at the Lyndhurst Outdoor Education Centre (Next door to Wing’s Live Bait & Tackle)

Call 613-928-2382 for rules.

Has the ice rain made an ice rink on your laneway? With all the ice and snow we have been getting lately, you may be looking for a plowing or ice sanding company to help you with your driveway or lane-way.

You need sand spread on your driveway to give you traction and keep you safe.

Call François at Home and Cottage Watch to service you today at 613-273-6702.

Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue for a special sale on The Tempest Torch. A $333 item, now on Sale for $222 with a FREE can of Gel-ethanol to get you started.

The Tempest Torch is an ethanol flame which continuously spirals in an upward motion while producing heat. This mix of spectacle and practicality makes it a mesmerizing center piece for the dinner table or you can keep it on your coffee table to warm you and your loved ones while you watch TV. The potential is limitless.

Visit our showroom on 29 Main Street in Westport and ask for a demonstration of The Tempest Torch!

The eighth annual International Speed Skating event will take place in Portland on the Big Rideau Lake and race on a natural 1k oval. Numerous volunteers help with the event and the successful day attracts skaters from around the world. Enjoy traditional canteen fare of chilli and more. Try your luck on natural ice with homemade curling stones. Races are open to all skaters of all skill levels using all kinds of skates.

To help out or for more info you can call John Bongers at 613-928-2869. For more information visit www.portlandoutdoors.com.

Event is scheduled to take place January 28, 2012.

Artemisia Gallery (7 Spring Street, Westport, ON) kicks off their holiday season with a visit from Santa on Sunday December 4, 2011, noon to 3pm. Gifts for the kids and hot chocolate to warm your heart.

Gifts to fit every budget. Our December hours are Monday and Tuesday noon to 5 pm; Closed Wednesdays; Thursday and Friday New Hours Noon to 7 pm; Saturday 10 – 5; Sunday 11 – 4.

Come and find that perfect gift — unique and like no other — for everyone on your list.

Join us for some fun and creative workshops making ornaments, cards, wrapping special gifts and more. All materials included for the low fee of $35.00. Bring your own gifts to wrap, though! Mention this notice (on Explore Westport), or bring a copy of it for $5.00 off any one workshop. Click Here for printable version.

Dates:
Monday November 28 noon to 3 pm
Saturday December 10 2 to 5 pm
Monday December 12 noon to 3 pm
Sunday December 18 1 to 4 pm

Bonnie and Georgia wish everyone a loving and bountiful holiday season. Thank you for your patronage at Artemisia Gallery, Gifts and Art Services.

Receive up to $650 by installing ENERGY STAR® qualified central heating or cooling system when installed and purchased by a participating contractor. The HEATING & COOLING INCENTIVE is available for residents and businesses (and businesses with residential-type systems) in Ontario who have purchased and installed* eligible replacement central heating or cooling equipment through a participating contractor. 


*Incentives for installations of eligible equipment completed between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011, and must be submitted no later than Feb. 2, 2012.

• $250 incentive when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of a high-efficiency furnace equipped with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).
• $250 incentive when you have an existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system (NOTE: ENERGY STAR qualified criteria = minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 SEER ).
• $400 incentive when you have an existing CAC replaced with the purchase and installation of a stand-alone CEE “Tier 2″ level central air conditioning system (NOTE: “Tier 2″ level qualified criteria = minimum 15 SEER and 12.5 EER).

For more information on how you can quality contact Foley Mountain Mechanical located at 29 Main Street, Westport, ON.

Homeowners who purchase qualifying fireplaces from September 19th to December 31st 2011, will receive up to $320 worth of free upgrades such as: as a blower, remote control, Smart-Stat, Smart Batt, or GFK-160A.

Visit Lakeside Fireplace & Barbecue located at 29 Main St, Westport, ON for more information.

 
Qualifying Heat & Glo Units: