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Westport Winter Carnival 2016

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The Winter Carnival this year will be spread over 2 weekends.

The first weekend, Saturday Feb.6/2016 begins with the Westport Lions Club Pond Hockey
Tournament. It takes place on Sand Lake at The Lions Club beach if you are interested in participating
contact Bob Reddick at 273-3499.
There will be food and drink and lots of outdoor family fun

The second weekend, begins Friday Feb.12/2016, at The Westport Community Center with our own
Westport Jr. B Rideaus taking on The Brockville Tiki’s. The Theme is ” fill the rink”.
Before the Game, there will be a Special Presentation to FOTA from Aviva. $50,000 dollar Cheque.
In addition, FOTA will be honoring its many Supporters and Volunteers.
Watch for the Mayors Challenge……it should be a blast.
Lots of Draws and Prizes

Saturday Feb. 13/2016, opens up with The 29th Annual Wolf Lake Howl Fishing Derby
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend…no license required for Ontario Residents.
Pike, Pickerel,Ling and Perch categories.
Cash and Draw Prizes.
Tickets available at: Norris Live Bait, Kudrinko’s , Bennett Bait and Tackle in Smith Falls and Wings Live Bait in Lynhurst
$15.00 Dollars per person, children under 12 free.
Final Weigh In will be at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon.
Canteen available
Hey, if you have not tried ice fishing this is your chance to get it off your bucket list. Talk about Family Fun !!!!

Sunday Feb. 14/2016, opens up with the Westport Arts Council’s Winter Games
This Event takes place at the Westport Community Center’s Parking Lot .
Begins at 11 am with Horse and Wagon rides around the streets of Westport. 16 to 18 people per ride, no charge, donation only.
Hot food and beverage will be available outside until 4pm, thanks to John Pringle and Cottage Coffee House.
Also at 11, Westwinds Farm will provide a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides for the Kids to enjoy.
The Winter Games will begin at 1pm. These games consist of: Crosscut Sawing, Nail Hammering,Fresh Egg Maraton and Tug of war.
The teams will see: Business vs Business, Service Club vs Service Club, Fire Dept. vs Fire Dept., Seniors vs Seniors and last but not least
Kids vs Kids.
This will be an exciting afternoon.
Plaques already hang at Town Hall for the winners of last years events and those same plaques will awarded to the winners of this years Events
Everyone is invited back to the Cove at 4 pm for free live entertainment. (Shawn and Henry)
Also on Sunday: The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 Westport Presents: Sundary In the Country

Happy Valentine’s day.

Bring your Valentine to Westport’s own ” Sunday in the Country” with the one and only Jeff Code and his band Silver Wings.
Event gets underway 2 until 6 pm. $10 per person.
Light lunch served.

Monday Feb.15/2016, this Event takes place at North Crosby’s Shlington Park. 1 until 4 pm.
Outside: Skating and Snowshoeing
Inside: Crafts and Karaoke and Hot Chocolate.
Mayors Challenge, don’t miss it , should be fun

This Winter Carnival has been made possible by 7 different groups, that have come together to promote Westport and Area Winter carnival.
The Westport Arts Council
The Westport Lions Club
The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br. 542
The Wolf Lake Howl Group
The Westport Jr.B Rideaus
The Westport Parks and Rec Committee
The North Crosby Parks and Rec. Committee.

The Sponsor for this entire Event:: Jim Archambault and Rideau Valley Hearth and Home.
When you run into Jim, thank him for his support, we really appreciate it.

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.

Newboro Winter Carnival

ID-10010787On 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.

Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest

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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 TournamentDance, 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

NEWBORO WINTER CARNIVAL

 

Celebrate your Saturday at Newboro Winter Carnival. On Feb. 9, 2013, at 11 AM, come at the harbour and play with hockey sticks and a puck while enjoying hot chilies and buns.  Join the annual bed races, ice skating, fun races, and many more activities on the ice prepared for everyone in all ages to enjoy.

 

With so many activties going on during that day, you will definitely get hungry.  The Canteen is open and everybody can enjoy great foods while participating and having fun with all the activities the whole day. The day will be concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.

 

For families, the young and the old, you will have a great day indeed at Newboro Winter Carnival.  Mark your calendar!  For more details, contact Connie at 613-272-80948094.