Saturday, December 6th  2014- Westport Christmas Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rideau Vista Public School (9921 County Road 42), Westport. Come out to the picturesque Village of Westport and find that one of a kind gift for that special someone on your list.  The Christmas Market features local chefs, bakers, crafters, and artisans who will be showcasing a wide variety of unique handmade gift ideas. Rideau Vista Public School will also be holding a Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser.  For more information, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or info@westportfarmersmarket.ca. Also visit www.westportfarmersmarket.ca.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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.

The Rideau Public Library teaches you how to use computer software, and new technologies in an increasingly technical world.

Workshop is free but spaces are limited. Call (613) 359-5315 or email rlplibrary@gmail.com to register.

November 20th is the RURAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (RRA) of Lanark, Leeds – Grenville will be hosting their annual day-long Recreation Summit at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Keynote speakers, displays, panel discussions, fabulous lunch and great networking opportunities all for just $25.00. If you are interested in outdoor recreation, volunteer with community groups, are a professional in the recreation or health care field, an educator or sport enthusiast then this day is for you. Details are available from the Chair of RRA (Rural Recreation Association) Bonnie.Schnittker@healthunit.org

On November 8-9, the Elgin and Area Heritage Society has prepared a World War 1 Commemoration event in honour of the men and women from North Leeds (Bastard and South Burgess, Newboro North Crosby, South Crosby, Westport). The EAHS has assembled a large amount of information and material relating to this division, which used the school yard of the Red Brick School as their training ground, of the 156th Leeds-Grenville Battalion. 

The event includes displays, a slide presentation, live music with guest speakers at 1PM on both days: Saturday, Nov 8 11am-4pm and Sunday Nov 9 1-4pm at the Red Brick School, Elgin. Of particular interest is the resonance of these names for the descendants of many of the individuals listed in the displays continue to reside in our area today. 

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