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Music! Music! Music!

It will be a good old foot-stompin’ time on Friday, Aug. 7 when everyone gets together for a new-barn fundraiser in North Crosby. The shindig, sponsored by the Westport Arts Council, will fill the North Crosby Community Hall, with live music by String Tease. There will be a silent auction, lots of good folks, and […]

August Events at Artemisia

If you enjoy Poetry, you won’t want to miss visiting Artemisia in Westport. August 9th from 2 – 4 pm, Audrey Ogilvie, John Donlan and Anders Carson, will be reading from their own work. There will be refreshments and they ask that you bring a $5.00 donation at the door. Also another event you won’t […]

Country fair time! Delta Westport, Chaffey’s Lock, Elgin and more …

Have you ever been to real country fairs? If you have, you know how they feel, smell, taste, sound. If you haven’t – well, it’s time. The Delta Fair, in Delta, about a half-hour drive from Westport, begins July 23 and runs until July 26. This year, its 179th, will be as wonderful as always. […]

Snakes, Ghosts and Music in Westport, Ontario

Ssssss….ssssnakes! If you like them (or even if you’re not sure), come and visit them on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. They’ll be at Westport United Church Hall in a demonstration by Reptiles at Risk (www.reptilesatrisk.org ). We have a ssssneaky feeling children and grandchildren will be fascinated by them. On Saturday evening, take […]

Family Fishing Weekend in Westport Ontario

Get your sunglasses, lawn chairs, fishing rods and camera. It’s going to be a lively time. July 10, 11 and 12 is Family Fishing Weekend in Ontario (which means Canadians don’t need a license). And where’s the best place in the world to fish? You’ve got it. Westport and all the many Rideau lakes. Go […]

Rideau Valley Art Festival 2009, Westport Ontario

Come one come all!!! Come by boat, car, air, or on foot. Be sure and take the time to visit the Original Art Exhibition located in the Westport Community Center. It begins on Friday, August 21 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Continues through Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, […]

Spreading Good Vibes with Jake by the Lake in Westport Ontario

Santa Claus is coming to town!!!

Saturday, November 22nd, Santa will be in Westport visiting with children at the North Crosby Community Hall from 10a.m. until noon. In the afternoon he’ll be riding a float in the Westport Lions Parade. The parade will be leaving St. Edwards school around 2p.m. and will be travelling to village center around the block of […]

Last Call for Curley & Chris Show October 17/18, 2008

STILL TICKETS LEFT FOR CURLEY & CHRIS OCT 17/18 – STEVE STRONGMAN IN NOV This is Last Call for CURLEY BRIDGES & THE CHRIS WHITELEY BAND playing BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN, WESTPORT ON this coming Friday and Saturday nights, October 17 & 18. Either one of these artists is worth the […]

First Poetry Reading Event, August 24th 2008

Come Join Us for our First Poetry Reading Date: August 24, 2008 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Featuring: T. Anders Carson, Recipient of Award from Canada Council, Local Post Master, Member of Local County Council. Grew up in the west end of Ottawa, now a resident of Portland, John Donlan, A native of Baysville, […]