The Old Stone Mill and the Old Town Hall will be open as part of Lower Beverley Lake Park’s “Celebrating the Season” which features in excess of 75,000 Christmas lights. The candles will be burning in the Old Stone Mill with guides tours at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The Old Town Hall will be open to provide some warmth. See the Celebrating the Season 2014 brochure for all the details about Celebrating the Season.

Come to the Old Stone Mill every Saturday this month until Saturday, December 20 and enjoy our seasonal activities. There will be caroling and of course lighted windows and Christmas decorations.

Six Beautiful Westport homes will open their doors on December 4 between 10:00am and 3:00pm for your visiting enjoyment. Come and visit these lovely homes all decked out in their Christmas finery and displaying wonderful items available at many of Westport’s businesses. Enjoy light refreshments and meet these superb hostesses: Judith Allen, Debbie Bird, Angela Elster (Stepping Stone), Cathy Hay, Lori Thronton and the Knox Presbyterian Church.

Register at the Westport Town Hall from 9;30 to 10:30am. Tickets $15.00 through Paypal, Murphy’s and The Cove in Westport, and The Running Goat in Perth.

Don’t Miss It this year!

Looking for a theatrical pick me up? We’ve got the cure for what ails you! This December join us at the Thousand Islands Playhouse for one of these fantastic shows, beginning with our play readings of Siberian Summer, Bruiser and Lore. We have two Christmas pieces in the works and the Broadway hit, RENT coming up this month. Here’s a complete list of shows and times:

PLAY READINGS
Siberian Summer
Thursday, December 4, 2014
7:30pm

Bruiser
Friday, December 5, 2014
7:30pm

Lore
Saturday, December 6, 2014
7:30pm

Bed & Breakfast
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
7:30pm

CHRISTMAS SHOWS
Home for the Holidays- Cabaret Music Series
Sunday, December 7, 2014
2:30pm

A World Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2014
2:30pm

THEATRICAL PRESENTATION
RENT
Thursday, December 11, 2014
8pm

Friday, December 12, 2014
8pm

Saturday, December 13, 2014
2pm
8pm

For more information and tickets visit the Thousand Islands Playhouse on the web.

It’s that time of year again, come to the vendor and craft show at the North Crosby Community Centre in Westport November 30th, 9am-3pm. There will be a variety of local artisans and quality goods for sale as well as local vendors and commercial goods.

Whether you are starting your christmas shopping or just finishing, there is guaranteed to be fabulous treats fro the ones you love and those you’re thinking about.

Tea, coffee and goodies will be served by the girls PFC U15 Soccer Team. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the North Leeds Toy Drive.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Village of Lyndhurst
2pm sharp
Free candy for all children attending, handed out by Santa at the Library.
Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Services will be collecting non-perishable food for the food bank.

All Floats Welcome!
Line up at the old school grounds on Oakel St.
12:30pm
Entry Fee is a donation to the food bank. No pre-registration required.
Free hot chocolate and hot dogs for participants after the parade.

Cash prizes in each category:
Best Local Business
Best Out of Town Business
Best Private
Best Local Organization
Best out of Town Organization
Best Horses

For more information please call Velma Kelsey 613.928.2786.

November 5 join the RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY as they explore the trends in Christmas decorating. Colleen Kahrman of Hidden Garden Floral Designs is the guest speaker, she’ll be presenting “Trends in Christmas Decorating – Traditional Tinsel to Modern Edgy” at the Portland Community Hall.

For more information call, 613-359-6031.

Lower Beverly Park invites you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season by walking through the park or enjoying a wagon ride around the park where the trees and buildings are lit up with over 75000 lights. Christmas carols will be playing throughout the park with various festive displays lit up for your pleasure.

Free wagon rides will be available throughout the park on half hour intervals between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wagon rides will ONLY be available from the United Church.

People are encouraged to walk throughout the park to view the sites. Pedestrian parking is available from the Village Boat Launch which is located on the park entrance road.

Stop by Santa’s workshop (Cottage #1) for a visit and leave your letter for Santa. Please bring your own camera for a photo opportunity with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Hot Chocolate and Willard’s Donuts will be provided at Cottage #2.

Meals will be available each evening at the United Church starting at 4:00 p.m. Handicapped accessible parking will be available on Church Street.

* Reservations are required for the 20st
by calling Pat at 613-928-2712 or emailing harymary@ripnet.com

On November 29 get in the holiday spirit by coming downtown Westport for the Santa Clause Parade.

The parade is organized by the Westport Lion’s Club, for all float and parade information contact the Lion’s Club President Don Baker at 613-273-2721, or email him at doncbake@rideau.net.

Just letting you know there are some amazing November Events at The Cove. Come and dine at our Roast Beef Buffet, available every Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm. Just letting you know.
Look forward to seeing you!

Fri.Oct.31
HELL OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY with The Spencer Evans Trio 9-11:30pm
Prizes for Best Costume! All the crazy creepy hits!

Sat.Nov.1, 15, 22 + 29, Wed.Nov.5
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal/Guitar Duo) 6-9pm
Sweet Acoustic Sounds!
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Wed.Nov.12 + 19
WINGS ‘n TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Country/Rock) 6-9pm
Weekly midweek tunes with the locals! $10 Wings and Fries!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Thu.Nov.6
HUNTER’S BALL with Shawn McCullough + Wade Foster (Country) 8-11pm
An annual tradition…now at The Cove.
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Nov.7
TERRY TUFTS + KATHRYN BRIGGS – K.E.W.T. (Folk) 8-11pm
Legendary Canadian Folk Guitar player with his partner in their new project. Fantastic, Mind Blowing! Celebrate Terry’s 60th birthday and 40th year in the Music Business!
www.terrytufts.com
www.kathrynbriggs.com

Sat.Nov.8
LONG SAULT TRIO (Folk/Jazz) 6-9pm
A new thing! Appalachian to jazz to folk to blues…
www.lindagrenier.com/long-sault-trio

Fri.Nov.14
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock) 6-9pm
A music treat. Solo!
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Thurs.Nov.20
Westport Christmas Fashion Show12-2pm
Featuring Fashions and Accessories from Local Westport Businesses! Door Prizes! Please bring a Children’s Winter Clothing Item in Support of our Winter Wear for Kids Drive for our Local Public Schools. An annual great cause. $25 Lunch and Show Tickets available at The Cove, Seasons of Westport and some other participating stores.
www.coveinn.com

Fri.Nov.21
BLUES on the RIDEAU with FATHEAD (Toronto) 7-11pm $60 Buffet + Show
Juno and Maple Blues Award Winners!
www.fathead.biz

Sat.Nov.29
SANTA CLAUS PARADE with HENRY NORWOOD + Friends (Country) 1-4pm
Local Country star Phenom with his band! Always a cozy party!
www.facebook.com/HenryNorwoodArtist

Look for great daily and weekly specials. Always creative, always well priced!

For More Info and Reservations, please visit:

www.coveinn.com
www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn
info@coveinn.com
1.888.COVE.INN

The Westport Farmer’s Market is preparing for the 2014 Christmas season and is looking for vendors for the Christmas Market on December 6th at Rideau Vista Public School. Visit their website for details and the vendor application.

The Christmas Market starts at 9am and will feature local artisan pieces and arts and crafts as well as baked goods. There will be a great turn out so to make sure you can get a booth don’t delay, apply for a space today, half of the market spots have been taken already.

So mark your calendar and get ready for the Westport Farmer’s Market Christmas Market, where the town comes together!