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Elgin days
Even with the construction on County Road 8, the community has decided to continue with tradition and have Elgin Days the second weekend of July. Starting Thursday, Silent Auction bidding opens at 6:45pm during Bingo and continues all weekend. Friday at the Community Hall enjoy coffee & treats from 9:30 – 11am and then […]
Read MoreWalking Country Roads in Westport – July Sessions
Stay active during the spring/summer months. Join us for a free outdoor walking program! Meet at Lockwood Park – 31 Spring Street Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle Rain or Shine – excluding extreme weather conditions OPEN TO EVERYONE For questions about participating or volunteering, Date : July 4,6,11,13,18 2018 […]
Read MoreCelebrate the 20th Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour
What better way to spend the Canada Day Weekend than prowling the nooks and crannies of the Rideau Lakes area and checking out the gems to be found on this year’s Tour. This tour has become one of the most successful tours in the area and the artists are looking forward to showing off […]
Read MoreHappy Canada Day!
On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. In many towns and cities, municipal governments […]
Read MoreVillage of Westport :: July ongoing events 2018
BINGO every Monday night at the Upper Rideau Branch 542 (Westport) and Thursday night at the Elgin Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm. BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex. Info 613-359-6192. CHAFFEY’S LOCK COMMUNITY HALL MARKET SQUARE every Sunday from late May to October. Local crafts persons and artists. […]
Read MoreJUNE Life @ The Cove
Hello friends of The Cove! We are feeling the buzz of summer kicking in quite strongly already! Come and enjoy the patio, the outdoors, the entertainment, the food and/or a delicious drink! Each weekend this month, we have an artist who is connected to some of the greatest Canada has ever produced! Steve Strongman (B.B. […]
Read MoreFamily Fishing Week
ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEK (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday). 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 […]
Read MoreRideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour
The 20th RIDEAU LAKES STUDIO AND GARDEN TOUR What better way to spend the Canada Day Weekend than prowling the nooks and crannies of the Rideau Lakes area and checking out the gems to be found on this year’s Tour. This tour has become one of the most successful tours in the area and […]
Read MoreMusic in the Park
MUSIC IN THE PARK – Sponsored by the Elgin and Area Heritage Society – 2:00 p.m. The Red Brick School (1887) is a restored Ontario Trust-designated building. Built in 1887 to new provincial guidelines, this building (SS#5, South Crosby) features increased window space, amongst other features, intended to improve the learning atmosphere. It served […]
Read MoreSummer Dance Chaffey’s Lock
CHAFFEY’S LOCK & AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY presents “GEARING UP FOR SUMMER DANCE” We are welcoming back the band leMeow (soul-infused indie pop smothered in sass) Get ready to “get down”! Door and Bar open at 7pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. Tickets available online at Onstage Direct , with a limited number at Brown‘s Marina. […]
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