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Harvest Festival

Come to the Old Stone Mill Friday or Saturday, September 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 for all day flour grinding starting at 1pm. As part of the celebrations there will also be: Harvest Breakfast – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Old Town Hall Hot Dog Lunch – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage Treasures Silent […]

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Afiara String Quartet

The Wesport Centre for Creative Learning is pleased to inform you of a rare and aspirational event taking place at the WCCL, the renowned Afiara Quartet will be giving two performances at the former Stepping Stone Inn. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss. Please join us for an intimate private concert, […]

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Blues On the Rideau

Blues On The Rideau – the famous Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of Canada’s best Blues artists which takes place once a month every year from October through May (excluding December) at The Cove Country Inn & Spa in Westport, Ontario – just announced their 2014/15 Line-Up – their 10th Anniversary season! “We […]

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Wellness Weekend

*YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT!* *Revitalize yourself before autumn begins* *Friday August 22nd to Sunday August 24th afternoon! * *An all-inclusive retreat weekend! * The Westport Centre for Creative Learning is hosting our first Wellness Retreat! Join us in participating in a variety of wellness sessions! * Have a personal massage provided by […]

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WCCL Retreat Weekend

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS OUT! Revitalize yourself before autumn begins. The Westport Centre for Creative Learning is hosting their first all-inclusive retreat weekend in the afternoon from Friday August 22nd to Sunday August 24th! Join us in participating in a variety of wellness sessions! * Have a personal massage provided by Sundari Day […]

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Thousand Island Playhouse

This August you’ll enjoy our continued performances of “The Importance of Being Ernest” as well as our new productions of “The Ugly One” and “Waiting for the Parade”. The dates and times for “The Ugly One” are as follows: August 15-17 8pm August 19-24 8pm August 26-31 8pm The dates and times for “Waiting for […]

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Annual Garden Show

On August 24th, the RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY presents its Annual Garden Show at the Elgin Municipal Complex. The judged competition is open to all members of the Township. Show schedules will be available in May. Entries must be placed in the hall between 7:30am & 9:30am. Doors will then close for judging and will […]

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Big Rideau Lake Tour

ISLANDS AND SHORES OF BIG RIDEAU LAKE TOUR, (rain alternative, Aug. 24). Come for a wonderful boat tour of the Rideau Lakes on August 17 and again on August 20. Departing from the Government Dock at Portland at 1:30pm and returning by 5:00pm. Cost $15.00 per person; hand-outs and light refreshments included. Limited seating. Contact […]

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Sustainable Food Systems

The RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY presents Mike Nickerson, Executive Director of the Sustainability Project, to speak about the quality of our food and security of its supply, at the Portland Community Hall. Info – visit sites.google.com/site/rideaulakeshorticultural/home

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Reading Rules Program at the Rideau Lakes Library

The Rideau Lakes Library is running a free Reading Rules Program to encourage your child to develop and maintain their reading skills over the summer. Choice of 3 dates. See the flyer for full details (PDF)

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