On February 8, 2014 Newboro Ontario is holding a winter carnival. All the fun kicks off at 11am, be sure to come and enjoy some winter fun! Whether you’re enjoying the outdoor activities at the ball park or the indoor ones be sure to stick around for the fireworks at night!

There will be chili, races, skating, and more! Bring the whole family out for all the winter carnival fun. For more information about the events and carnival call Connie at 613-272-8094.

January 25-26 2014 the annual Skate the Lake speed skating contest will take place in Portland, Ontario. Join in the fun by coming and cheering for the skaters or participate and skate to win! Brought to you by the North American Marathon Speed Skating Championship in Portland there are a  number of races to participate in from 5km to 50km. Skate around the giant oval track and compete to win.

You can register to compete now, click here for all the registration information. The event starts at 9am, be sure to dress warmly if you are going to cheer, and good luck to all competitors!

For more information about Skate the Lake, visit their website at http://www.skatethelakeportland.com/

Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 7, 8, and 9, 2014. There is so much to do you’ll have to stay the whole weekend! Spend the weekend keeping warm with one of our many activities, there is something for everyone so come on down to Seeley’s Bay.

There will be craft displays, rides, activities for the kids, hockey, fun in the park, dances, volleyball tournament, and more!
Take part in one of our contests; the chili cook off, best homemade squares, and the snow sculpture contest. Click here for the Chilli Cook Off and the Best Homemade Squares contest forms.

Registration for the Volleyball Tournament, Road Hockey, Dance, Sno-pitch Tournament are required. Click here for the registration forms to the Volleyball Tournament, Dance, and the Road Hockey.

Check the schedule here. Don’t let the cold keep you home, come and celebrate fun in the snow with us.

For inquiries and questions visit the Frost Fest website. http://www.seeleysbayfrostfest.com/index.html

On February 14th join us at the Brockville Legion for a fabulous night out.
Treat your Sweetheart to a Valentine’s Dance featuring a 50s & 60s Rock ‘n Roll Show with The Fabulous BelAirs .

Tickets:
$20/person.

Time:
8:00 pm to Midnight

Place:
Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville, ON.

Contact RCL:
613-342-7687    rclbranch96@bellnet.ca
http://www.thefabulousbelairs.com/events.html

Come to the Portland Legion (Branch 231) for a fundraiser spaghetti dinner this Friday, November 22.
Doors open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost of dinner is $7.00.

The Portland Legion is located on  2314 Harlem Road Portland.

Half the proceeds go towards March of Dimes.

Come join us for dinner and support a great cause at the same time!

Join us on November 29 at Grace United Church for a fantastic Christmas performance by Canada’s renowned fiddler, Scott Woods.

Known as ‘The Flippin’ Fiddler’ for his energy and performance stunts, this concert is too good to be missed!  The Scott Woods Band will perform a two-hour concert featuring old time fiddle & country music, seasonal songs, inspirational stories, sensational step dancing, trick fiddling and more. This seasonal show is sure to be fast paced and an uplifting delight to audiences of all ages.

The 13 year-old step dancing sensation Amanda MacInnis and Guitar Virtuoso Steve Piticco are scheduled to make a  special appearance as well.  The Scott Woods Band travels across Canada each year performing up to 150 concerts, almost all of which help to support churches, charities and other community groups.

Tickets are on sale now and available at multiple locations; Grace United Church Office, This, That and Everything, or call toll free 1-855-SCOTTWOODS (1-855-726-8896)

So don’t miss because these will sell quickly.

Tickets

Advance tickets $20 for adults

Kids 12 and under $10

Kids 5 and under get in free

The Fabulous BelAirs and ART Audio have generously donated their time & services towards a Benefit Dance at the Toledo Legion.

In support of Kael – Age 6, who requires a Bone Marrow Transplant before his health deteriorates and his brother Eamon – Age 4, who is the donor. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for late October at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.

So come on out and enjoy an evening of 50s & 60s entertainment at

Toledo Legion Branch 475
320 County Rd 8, Toledo K0E 1Y0
Friday, October 11, 2013
8pm to Midnight

$10 minimum donation in lieu of Admission per person for the dance

All proceeds benefit Kael’s hospitalization costs.

Want to donate another way? Visit the CIBC Brockville Branch where an account has been set up in Kael Morrison’s name to make a contribution. Your generosity is appreciated and the family eternally grateful.

http://www.thefabulousbelairs.com/events.html

So come on out and dance the night away for a great cause!

From your local branch of the library comes, the book club. Each branch of the Rideau Lakes Library System has a book club and are open for new members. The library provides 60 book club sets, you may obtain your choices through the interlibrary loan.

Portland Book Club meets once a month at the Portland Branch on Monday at 3pm. For more information call 613 272 2832.

South Elmsley meets once a month at the South Elmsley Branch. For more information at 613 284 9827.

Newboro Book Club meets once a month at the Newboro Branch on Monday afternoons. For more information call 613 272 0241.

Elgin Book Club meets once a month at the Elgin Branch. For more information call 613 359 5315 or email elgin@rideaulakeslibrary.ca

Delta Book Club meets at the Delta Branch. For more information call 613 928 2991, or email at delta@rideaulakeslibrary.ca

B3 Tween Book Club for 8-13 year olds is back this fall with book reading and sharing, Lego building, and doodling. Mondays 3:45-4:45 at the Elgin Library. For more information call 613 359 5315 or email elgin@rideaulakeslibrary.ca

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 Apolonia

Get ready to celebrate at the Delta Fair, as the entertainment is all set. Bring the whole family to make great memories at this incredible fair. If you love amusement park rides, you will love that every day is kid’s day! If you purchase your pay-one-price and ride-all day vouchers before July 25th, it will only cost $25 ($35 when purchased at the fair). Other than the great rides and food, each day offers unique entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, July 25th: Big Time Pro Wresting at 2 pm, Silly Sally the Clown at 1 pm and  3 pm, Texas Tuxedo at 7 pm and the Horse Putt at 7 pm.

Friday, July 26th: Little Ray’s Reptiles at 12 pm and 2 pm, Eddy & the Stingrays at 1 pm, Ry Guy Magic at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm, and The STARS of Pop at 7 pm.

Saturday, July 27th: Lawn Mower Pull at 10 am, Little Players’ Theatre at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm, Parade at 2 pm, and Kira Isabella at 7 pm.

Sunday, July 28th: Tractor Pull at 10 am, Tom Wilson and the Western All-Stars at 2 pm, Beef Supper at 4 pm, and Jeannie Sealy at 6:30 pm.

For more information, visit www.deltafair.com or call 613-928-2800. Enjoy the Delta Fair!

Come out to the pavilion in Lower Beverly Lake Park for a fish fry on June 8th from 5 – 7 pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy great food and the natural beauty of  Lower Beverly Lake Park. It’s easy to have a great day at the park fishing, hiking nature trails, playing mini golf, softball or basketball, playing on the playground with the kids and so much more! Your family can even rent canoes, kayaks or paddle boats for the afternoon and enjoy us for delicious food for dinner. Don’t miss out on the fun!