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Fill that November tummy
If grey November days make you hungry, you’ll be happy to know about the full-course roast beef dinner with vegetables and dessert at North Crosby Community Hall on Nov. 15. It’s a big Harvest Supper for only $15. Many people are expected, so there will be two seatings: one from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and […]
Read MoreGentle listening
If you like Celtic music, you’ll enjoy a concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday, Oct. 17. “Crooked Wood” begins its performance at 7:30. When you’re listening to the music, you might want to remember that your $10 ticket is part of fundraising for the church. Admission by ticket only; call Betty McInnis, 613-273-3248.
Read MoreSizzling sausages!
It’s still October, and that means Oktoberfest. Can you hear the sausages simmering now? You’ll be able to eat all you want at Portland United Church’s Oktoberfest meal this Friday (Oct. 16). Food will be served from 4:30 to 6:30. Proceeds will go the “Dental Issues Fund” at Country Roads Community Health Centre in Portland.
Read MoreGet ready for good stories
They’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Four well-known Canadian mystery writers will be in Westport on Sunday, Oct. 25 to read from their work. Giles Blunt, Barbara Fradkin, Mary Jane Maffini and John Moss will read their excerpts in the fine acoustics of Westport’s United Church from 1 to 5 p.m. This […]
Read MoreGood Rockin’
That’ll be the day, Peggy Sue. You know: THAT day: Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., when the Elgin Lions Hall will be shake-rattle-and-rollin’ with the music of Buddy Holly. So put on your Blue Suede Shoes, wake up Little-Suzy, and bring her for some really good “slippin’ & a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’”. And we don’t […]
Read MoreGood Rockin'
That’ll be the day, Peggy Sue. You know: THAT day: Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., when the Elgin Lions Hall will be shake-rattle-and-rollin’ with the music of Buddy Holly. So put on your Blue Suede Shoes, wake up Little-Suzy, and bring her for some really good “slippin’ & a-slidin’, peepin’ and a-hidin’”. And we don’t […]
Read MoreThanksgiving Monday in Westport Ontario
Planning a trip to Westport? You’ll be happy to know that gift stores are open Thanksgiving Monday!!! Come visit us while all the colours of fall are all around us. Grab your hiking shoes and take a walk on the Foley Mountain trails and have a look at the town in it’s fall wonder. This […]
Read MoreCurl up and read
Geese are starting to fly over Westport and the Rideau Lakes. We know what that means: Fall is just around the corner. Soon it will be time to curl up with a good book. You don’t have to go far to find one around here. There are six public libraries in the area — in […]
Read MoreSee us from the inside
Walk right in and say hello. The doors will be open all over Westport and Rideau Lakes on Saturday, Sept. 19. You may want to make a list and tick off the “doors” as you go. You might also want to begin right at 10 a.m. when they open, because there are lots of them. […]
Read MoreGreat Music, Mate!
Transport yourself to Australia on Friday, Sept. 25. It’s easy. You only have to go to the Newboro Community Hall. Glenn Foster will give an “Australian Concert” in aid of Newboro’s United Church’s “Save Our Sanctuary” fund. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Freewill donations will be greatly appreciated.
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