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The Christmas Story in Music & Drama

The Christmas Story

DELTA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
November 28, 2015, 7 pm

The Christmas Story in Music & Drama with total audience participation.

Starts at 7 pm at Delta Baptist Church with the Angel’s announcements to Mary & Joseph, moves to the Delta Mill Shed for the birth of Jesus and the Shepherds, and concludes at Delta United Church with the Magi.

Delta Harvest Festival

Delta Harvest FestivalWhen: Saturday, October 3

Begin Saturday, October 3 off with our Harvest Breakfast in the Old Town Hall starting at 8:00 am. Later, take a tour of the Old Stone Mill and see how wheat is ground into flour on the millstones. That flour is available for purchase in the gift shop. The blacksmith will also be on site to show his trade plus there will be food vendors set up inside the Mill to sell their wares and a produce sale providing an opportunity to purchase your harvest vegetables.

Lunch will be a BBQ Octoberfest Sausage or Hot Dog and then stick around for a Ham Supper with fall harvest fruits and vegetables hosted by the Delta United Church in the Old Town Hall.

 

 

 

Other events will include a bread making contest, a used book sale, a new book launch, plus rope making and corn shucking demonstrations. There will be lots of games and activities for kids and great musical entertainment provided by Fiddlers Plus.

The Fire Hall Museum will be open, Lower Beverley Lake Park will host wagon rides through the Park and village plus will be holding a 25 per cent sale on camping rates. At the fair grounds the Delta Agricultural Society will be hosting a vendor sale, plus a horse draw.

End the day by enjoying the Harvest Festival Dance which will take place in the Agricultural Society Hall from 9 pm to 1 am.

See what the Village of Delta has to offer.

Make Delta your destination for the day!

Delta Harvest Festival Program Guide & Map
October 3, 2015
Thanks to our Community Partners: Delta Agricultural Society, Delta United Church, Delta Baptist Church, Royal Canadian Legion Br 207, Delta Athletic & Recreational Society, Rideau Island and Lakes Theatre Group, Delta Fire Hall Museum, Lower Beverley
Lake Park and all the volunteers!

Harvest Breakfast
(Old Town Hall) – Enjoy sausage, eggs,
home fries, toast, coffee /tea, and juice from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Adults: $8.00 / Children 5 to 12: $5.00

Used Book Sale
(Old Town Hall) – free will donation
Old Stone Mill opens: tours, gift shop, vendors (bread, produce,
preserves and crafts), snack table.

Fairgrounds Main Hallopens ($5 admission to Fairgrounds) –
vendors in the Main Hall include Tupperware, Regal Gifts and
Greetings, homemade cards, homemade crafts, jewelry, baked
goods, knitting Party Lites, Epicure, Jan Berry Nails, and Unique
Make up, Avon, Steeped Tea, Bling Thing, Wood Carving, Steel,
and Sensational Candles.

Octoberfest Sausages
(Fairgrounds, all day)

Fire Hall Museum
opens (9am to 4pm)

Blacksmithing Demonstrations
(Drive Shed – 9am to 4pm)

Bread Baking Contest
Judging (Old Town Hall)

Rope making and corn shelling
demonstrations at the mill
(10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm)

Wagon Rides of the Village
– pick-up/drop-off at Lower
Beverley Lake Park, Old Town Hall, Fairgrounds (10am to 2pm)

Launch of Pioneer Cookbook
by Joyce Gunnewiek
(Old Town Hall)

Horse Draw, Fairgrounds’ Grandstand ($5 entry to Fairgrounds)

Children’s Activities at the DARS Rec Centre (11am to 2pm)

BBQ Hot Dog or Sausage Lunch at the Mill (11am to 1pm)

Music by Fiddler’s Plus
(along the street – 11am to noon)

Rope making and corn shelling
demos (mill – noon to 1pm)

Milling Demonstration
(Old Stone Mill)

Music by Fiddlers Plus
(along the street – 1pm to 2pm)

Harvest Supper
(Old Town Hall) from 4pm to 6pm – Enjoy ham,
scalloped potatoes, baked beans, harvest vegetables, apple
crisp or pumpkin pie and beverage.
Adults: $12.00 / Children 5 to
12 years of age: $6.00. Sponsored by the Delta United Church.

Harvest Festival Dance
(Fairgrounds Main Hall) – 9pm to 1am
with DJ Jef incent – $5.00 admission at the door.

May Events at The Old Stone Mill

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    • Saturday, May 9 – A MOTHER’S DAY VICTORIAN TEA will be held on Saturday in the Old Town Hall from 2 pm to 4 pm. The tea will feature watercress and egg salad sandwiches, scones with butter, jam & cream, Empire cookies, Richmond Maid of Honour Tarts, Lemon Squares, Banbury Tarts, Fruit Cake, Tea, milk, sugar, lemon. Period costume fashion show and more. Treat your Mum to something special. Tickets only $20. For Advance Tickets please contact Cathy Livingston 613-928-2796 or by email cathy.livingston@sympatico.ca
    • Saturday, May 16 – SEASON OPENING OLD STONE MILL – Old Stone Mill opens for the season – 10 am to 5 pm daily

 

    • Saturday & Sunday, May 23-24 – MILLING DEMONSTRATION – the millwheels will be turning in the mill, starting at 1 pm, grinding heritage Red Fife wheat into flour. Come out and see how high quality flour is made.

 

    • Saturday & Sunday, May 23-24 – BROCKVILLE DOORS OPEN – featuring tours of the Old Stone Mill, a Ploughman’s Lunch at the Old Town Hall (11:00 am to 2:00 pm), plus milling and blacksmithing demonstrations starting at 1:00 pm. The Ploughman’s Lunch will feature Stone Mill Bread, Homemade Chutney and other delectables for only $8.00. Come out, enjoy a nice lunch, take a tour of the mill, watch a blacksmith ply his art and see how flour used to be made.

Mother’s Day Saturday Afternoon Tea – May 9

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“Mrs. Walter Denaut”

Invites you to Afternoon Tea

Mother’s Day Saturday, May 9, 2015

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Old Town Hall – Delta
Cost per person $20.00

Come and Bring Your Mother, Grandmother, Auntie or any special Lady you love and join us for this special Afternoon Tea served with Savoury Tea Sandwiches and Delectable Sweets (Historic Dress or Hat optional)

“Mrs Walter Denaut” will explain the traditions of the Victorian Afternoon Tea, and share a little about living in Delta in the mid 1800’s.

Also included will be a “Parade of Fashions From The Past”

For Advance Tickets please contact Cathy Livingston
at 613-928-2796
or email cathy.livingston@sympatico.ca
or any of the Directors on the DMS
or call 613-928-2584 (office)
or email The Delta Mill Society: deltamillsociety@bellnet.ca

February Events at The Cove

ID-1007393Happy Westport Wally…
Not going to lie to you, it would be impossible for Wally to see his shadow today!Lots of warm fuzzy happenings in our lil town over the next month. Be sure to check some out! Continuing in February, 50% OFFRooms Sunday-Thursday Nights! 30% OFF Spa Everyday!
Thanks and hope to see you soon, Seamus and all of us at The Cove.
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FEBRUARY EVENTS @ The Cove

Every Monday
FAMILY DAY
Kids 1 and under eat FREE

Every Tuesday
SENIORS DAY
Age 55+ Get 25% off

Every Wednesday
WINGS’N TUNES with Shawn McCullough
(Guitar+Vocal, Country/Rock) 6-9pm
One pound of Wings+ Fries + Veggies $10
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri. Feb. 6
JEFF CALLERY (Guitar+Vocal, Country/Rock) 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery

Sat. Feb. 7
Fundraiser fro MUSICWestport Fetival
THE ROCKABILLY RIOT 7-11pm, $45 uffet+ Show, Tickets Only
www.rockabillyallstars.com
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Fri. Feb. 13
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Guitar+Vocal, Country/Rock) 6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Sat. Feb. 14
A HEAD OVER HEELS VALENTINE’S DAY
(Guitar+Vocal Duo) 6-10pm, $50 4 course Dinner+ Show
www.kevinheadmusic.com

January at the Thousand Islands Playhouse

Cabaret Music SeriesJanuary will be quiet after our New Year’s celebrations, but we’ll kick off the new year with a country music cabaret.

Starting January 30, the Thousand Islands Playhouse will present the Classic Country- Cabaret Music Series. The series will run until February 1. Friday and Saturday the show starts at 8pm and finishes at 10pm. Sunday the show starts at 2:30pm.

Country music is extremely popular in this area and folks have been asking for more. We will again celebrate the songs and music from those classic country performers Hand Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Kenny Rogers and Shania Twain.

Tickets: $25 Click here to buy online, or call the Box Office at 613-382-7020
Subscriptions for all 5 Cabaret Music Series shows only available in-person or by phone.

Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest

frost festPlanning for the Frost Fest has begun, if you would like to come and volunteer or help us plan this years activities then join us every Saturday starting at 9am in the Seeley’s Bay Retirement Home.

The Frost Fest promises to be the most fun you’ll have in February. There will be hockey games, outdoor activities and of courses places to go and get cozy and warm.

The Frost Fest takes place from February 5-7. Good fun for the whole family! Don’t miss out, come out and enjoy winter at the Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest.

For more information visit the Frost Fest website.

Holiday Season at The Cove

Holiday Events at The CoveHello friends!
Lots of exciting times coming in December! Particularly, my twin brother
Jeff and his family are returning from Australia for a visit! They will be
around lots so stop in and visit as they haven’t been back in over 2 years!
We look forward to this time of year every year. It’s great to see family
and friends coming together to celebrate! This is also a time for us to
acknowledge your continued support and interest in The Cove. It’s been 26
years and things are still looking up! We couldn’t do it without you…
Hope to see you soon,
Seamus and All of Us at The Cove

DECEMBER EVENTS @ The Cove

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Every Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10am-1pm

Every Monday
FAMILY DAY (Kids Eat Free with Purchase of Main)

Every Tuesday
SENIORS DAY (25% Off Food for Age 55+)

Wed.Dec.3, 10 + 17
WINGS ‘N TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Guitar/Vocal) 6-9pm

Thu.Dec.4
WESTPORT CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR 10am-3pm

Fri.Dec.5
FUNK POWER PARTY! 5-Piece Soul/Funk Band with Horns! A Benefit for
Trumpeter BENJI PEROSIN 8-11pm

Sat.Dec.6
A CROOKED WOOD CHRISTMAS (Folk/Celtic) 7-11pm

Fri.Dec.12
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.13
HENRY NORWOOD + WADE FOSTER 7-10pm

Fri.Dec.19
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock) 6-9pm

Sat.Dec.20
FOOD 4 FOOD FAIR (Westport Food Bank Fundraiser) 12-3pm
HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Rock/Blues) 6-9pm

Tue.Dec.23
HOLIDAY JAZZ NIGHT with Jeff Cowan 9-11pm

Sat.Dec.27
BULLMOOSE REUNION (Rock & Roll) 9-12pm

Wed.Dec.31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with SPENCER EVANS TRIO 9pm-1am

Winter Arrangement Workshop

ID-1002563Come to the Portland Community Hall on Friday, December 5 from 10am-1pm and create your very own Christmas Arrangement.Join Terri Olivo as she guides you in making your own outdoor holiday winter arrangement!
Workshop brought to you by the Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library.
$25.00 per person. Register at friends.rideaulakeslibrary@gmail.com
or call 613-485-6528 (first come , first served).
Funds raised will support the Box of Books Program.

St. Edward`s CWL Christmas Bazaar

ChristmasSt. Edwards Christian Women’s League is having a Christmas Craft Bazaar on December 6 from 9am-1:30pm in the St. Edward’s gymnasium. You’ll find artisan crafted Christmas decorations and fresh baked goodies.

To support you local Christian Women’s league come out and see what the ladies have been creating!