Iode Curling Bonspiel

The Annual IODE Curling Bonspiel will take place on February 11th, 2017 in Carleton Place at the Curling Club (120 Patterson Crescent).
For further information, please call: 613-257-7776 or email: jenn031869@gmail.com.

Date:

Saturday, Feb 11, 207 | all day

Event location:

Carleton Place at the Curling Club

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Valentine’s Day Celebration

Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14, each year.

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

Many people give gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Common gifts are:
•    Flowers, particularly red roses.
•    Chocolates and/or candy.
•    Teddy bears.
•    Toy hearts.
•    Sparkling wine.
•    Cosmetics.
•    Clothing, including lingerie.
•    Jewelry.

Many people also thought that birds chose their mates at this time of year. Around the year 1380, the English poet Chaucer wrote a poem for the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia. This is thought to be the first association between celebrations of romantic love and St Valentine’s Day on February 14. The connection remained important throughout the middle ages.

The most common symbols of Valentine’s Day are heart shapes, which are used to decorate many things, including cards, trees, wrapping paper, cookies and gift boxes. Other symbols associated with February 14 are pairs of birds, cute teddy bears, Cupid and his arrows and couples kissing or embracing. The colors red and pink are often associated with Valentine’s Day.

Date :
Feb 14, 2017 @ all day

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Ontario Family Fishing Weekend

February 18-20 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday) are designated as OFFW license-free fishing days. Fish license-free! Take a friend fishing! Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (OFFW) events make it easy to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time).

The government of Ontario designates several days during which Canadian residents can fish license-free in any water body where fishing is allowed.

During all other periods, most Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase an OUTDOORS card and a fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.

Date :
Saturday, Feb 18 to Monday, Feb 20 | 12 am to 11 :59 pm

Event location :
Carleton Place ON, Canada

Contact :
Phone contact : 1-705-748-OFAH (6324)
Website : http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/
Or www.familyfishingweekend.com

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5th annual Carleton Place Winter Festival

The Annual Carleton Place Winter Carnival taking place on February 25th, 2017 is a day full of FREE family winter fun! Join us on February 25th, 2017 as we help our beloved mascot, Chilly, celebrate his 5th birthday!

Visitors can expect continous, free activities running all day from 10am-4pm outside at Riverside Park, as well as inside Carleton Place High School and the Carleton Place Canoe Club!

Just to name a few of what you can expect: Carnival Express Train Rides, Merchant Market, Games on Truck, Horse Drawn Trolley Rides, Snowman Building, Build Your Own Luxart Homes Snow Home, Visits from Batman, Princesses, Jolo, Chase and More, Wood Carving & Ice Sculpture Demonstrations, Snow Obstacle Courses, Party Games, SingHouse Studio, Birthday Cake, Candy Buffet and
SOOOOOOOO much more!!

For full event details visit: www.cpwintercarnival.com.

Date:

Saturday, Feb 25, 2017

Event location:

Riverside Park

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