Come to the village of Westport, Ontario for the Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 11,12,13, 2014 – Sat, Sun & Mon for an exclusive tour of our local art studios. Every year Westport hosts the Fall Colours Studio Tour, an occasion to view collections from our local artists right in their own art studios.

All tours are conducted from 10 am – 5 pm and include 10 Distinctive Studios and 32 Outstanding Artists. Speak with the artists about their pieces and process. This will be an art tour that promises more than just simply viewing the works, but interactivity as well.

You will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried, quality original work. Indulge in fall’s brilliant colours as you tour from studio to studio. Use our map to choose your own starting point and watch for the signs.

Westport is located 90 min. southwest of Ottawa and 30 min. north of the 401 at Kingston.

For more information contact Diane Black 613 273 0929 hookedonthelake@kingston.net or visit our new website www.westportstudiotour.com.

Celebrate Fathers Days Weekend at the BIA Lamb’s Down Park Festival in Carleton Place, Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10am – 4pm.

The Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA) isn’t sheepish about letting people know that Carleton Place is the largest distribution centre for lamb’s wool in Canada!

In fact, the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited, located at 142 Franktown Road, grades and markets close to three million pounds of raw wool each year.

In celebration of the town’s woolly existence, the BIA and the Wool Growers are joining forces to host the BIA Lamb’s Down Park Festival.

With wool being the fibre on which the festival is centred, the day will feature hands-on demonstrations of sheep herding involving working sheep dogs, sheep shearing and the spinning of wool. As well, in keeping with the festival theme, tours will be conducted of the Wool Growers facilities and there will be special lamb dishes will be cooked up by local restaurants. “BIA The Lamb’s Down Park Festival will be an opportunity for us to showcase some of the dynamics of Canada’s sheep and wool industry.

There will be local fresh produce, vintage new tractor displays, petting zoo and pony rides. Kids will enjoy “Partytime Inflatables” airbounce. Spectators can relax at a picnic table enjoy a bite to eat, a drink and great local entertainment.

The BIA has created the Lamb’s Down Park Festival “in an effort to bring friends, and family, of all ages together so that we can share in the heritage of the community. The BIA has had great success with family events and is inviting everyone to come out and enjoy the displays, lunch and entertainment.”

Further details on the festival can be obtained by contacting the BIA at 613-257-8049 or visit www.downtowncarletonplace.com