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Pedal, walk to Chaffey’s
Hop on your bike or put on your hiking boots and join the Cataraqui Trail Bike and Hike on Saturday, Sept. 26. It begins near Kingston and ends up at Chaffey’s Lock. For more information, visit www.cataraquiregion.on.ca or call 613-546-4228, ext. 304.
Read MorePedal, walk to Chaffey's
Hop on your bike or put on your hiking boots and join the Cataraqui Trail Bike and Hike on Saturday, Sept. 26. It begins near Kingston and ends up at Chaffey’s Lock. For more information, visit www.cataraquiregion.on.ca or call 613-546-4228, ext. 304.
Read MoreLocal Terry Fox Run
If you care about a cure for Cancer; if you remember Terry Fox, or if you enjoy the challenge of activity, please join the Annual Terry Fox Run in this area on Sunday, Sept. 13. Registration goes from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Elgin Lions Hall, and the run begins at 1 p.m. […]
Read MoreNothing like home made pie
Here’s something you make your tummy rumble: Home-cooked roast pork, buffet-style. Home made pie. Hot, delicious, mouth-watering… as only our local church women can make it. You can enjoy all this wonderful food on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westport Legion. It’s hosted by St. Paul’s-Westport Anglican Church Women, and […]
Read MoreSummer’s still alive and well
Don’t tell anyone, but some people say summer is inching towards the end. Never mind, however: the sun still shines over Westport and the Rideau Lakes, and there are still plenty of things to do. All the villages in the area are alive with people who want to go for a stroll and perhaps buy […]
Read MoreSummer's still alive and well
Don’t tell anyone, but some people say summer is inching towards the end. Never mind, however: the sun still shines over Westport and the Rideau Lakes, and there are still plenty of things to do. All the villages in the area are alive with people who want to go for a stroll and perhaps buy […]
Read MoreFill your soul with art
One of the biggest weekends in Westport each year is the Rideau Valley Art Festival. It will be back again from Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Westport Community Centre. You’ll see original (juried) work from a variety of artists. At the same time, the Rideau Lakes Artists Association will hold a […]
Read MoreA rose to behold…
Natural beauty will be on display on Saturday, Aug. 15 when the Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society holds its Garden Show at the Elgin Municipal Complex in Elgin. This is a judged competition; the doors will open to the public at 2 p.m.
Read MoreBring a chair; bring a hat
If you want an endless day of fun and music, you won’t want to miss MusicWestport on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at noon in Westport. There will be three outdoor stages with six superb performers. Bring a chair; bring a hat. The show will go on rain or shine. And it’s free. After-hours shows, at […]
Read MoreYou can almost taste it now
Sink your teeth into sweet, juicy corn at Forfar Community Hall on Saturday, Aug. 8. Sponsored by the Simpson Lodge of Newboro, the corn roast begins at 4:30.
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