• 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.

“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

Come to the village of Westport, Ontario for the Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 11,12,13, 2014 – Sat, Sun & Mon for an exclusive tour of our local art studios. Every year Westport hosts the Fall Colours Studio Tour, an occasion to view collections from our local artists right in their own art studios.

All tours are conducted from 10 am – 5 pm and include 10 Distinctive Studios and 32 Outstanding Artists. Speak with the artists about their pieces and process. This will be an art tour that promises more than just simply viewing the works, but interactivity as well.

You will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried, quality original work. Indulge in fall’s brilliant colours as you tour from studio to studio. Use our map to choose your own starting point and watch for the signs.

Westport is located 90 min. southwest of Ottawa and 30 min. north of the 401 at Kingston.

For more information contact Diane Black 613 273 0929

hookedonthelake@kingston.net or visit our new website www.westportstudiotour.com.

The Lombardy Fair is coming fast! Join us in Lombardy Ontario from August 1-4, there will be so much to do and see you’ll need the whole weekend to take it all in! The Lombardy fair features an agricultural show, midway rides, beer garden, live entertainment and much more!

This year buy your advanced midway tickets from these local retailers: Kitley Grocery & Service Centre (Toledo), Impression Printing (51 Abbott St. N., Smiths Falls), Echo Tours (9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls), and The Roosteraunt (69 Lombard St., Smiths Falls). Ride bracelets are $20 in advance and $25 at the fair.

Here’s what’s happening at the fair this year,

Friday, August 1
3:00 p.m. Gates open to public
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
6:00 p.m. Registration for Junior Fair Ambassador
Contest ~ In the Park
6:30 p.m. Junior Fair Ambassador Contest
~ In the Park
7:00 p.m. OFFICIAL OPENING ~ In the Park
7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby ~ center of track
9:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
3’S A CROWD ~ Grandstand

Saturday, August 2
9:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Lynn McNabb (the Leather Lady) (All Day)
~ Cattle Pavilion
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations ~ Cattle Pavilion
Hydro One ~ Cattle Pavilion
Rabbit 4-H ~ Cattle Pavilion
10am-4pm Wood Carving, Spinning, Weaving & Hooking
Demonstrations ~ Homecraft Building
11:30am-1:00pmTea Room – homemade sandwiches
& baked goods ~ Agricultural Hall
11:30 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT By TWO FOR THE SHOW
~ In the Park
12 noon Ranch Competition ~ Horse Show Ring
1:00 p.m. Antique Tractor, Farm Stock and
Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull
~ on track, in front of Bleachers
1:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
RUNAWAY ~ In the Park
2-5:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RE/MAx
STAGE ~ SF Kinsmen Beer Gardens
3:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
SIMON CLARkE ~ In the Park
4:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
THe DOHERTY BROTHERS
~ In the Park
6:30-8:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
HENRY NORWOOD BAND ~ Grandstand
9:00-12:00 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
BLAckweLL BAnd ~ Grandstand

Sunday, August 3
10:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Lynn McNabb (the Leather Lady) (All Day)
~ Cattle Pavilion
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
Hydro One ~ Cattle Pavilion
Rabbit 4-H ~ Cattle Pavilion
10am-4pm Wood Carving, Spinning, Weaving & Hooking
Demonstrations ~ Homecraft Building
11:30am-1:00pmTea Room – homemade sandwiches
& baked goods ~ Agricultural Hall
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE LED By
THE SANDHILL DUO ~ In the Park
Pig Scramble ~ Cattle Pavilion
12 noon Extreme Cowboy Races ~ Horse Show Ring
12:30 p.m. Baby Show Registration ~ In the Park
1:00 p.m. Baby Show ~ In the Park
Kid’s Tractor Pull ~ Cattle Pavilion
4X4 Truck Pulls ~ on track, in front of Bleachers
2:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By ECCENTRIC
ADAM (Childrens Show) ~ In the Park
2:00-5:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RE/MAx
STAGE ~ SF Kinsmen Beer Gardens
3:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
COUNTY ROAD FIVE (Country Bluegrass)
~ In the Park
Pig Scramble ~ Cattle Pavilion
3:00 p.m. 5TH ANNUAL NIGHT KARTING RACES UNDER
THE LIGHTS All Classes ~ Karting Track
4:00 p.m. FAMILY CHICKEN BBQ ~ Agricultural
Hall Catered by Delta united Church
4:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
ROTHWELL & MOFFATT ~ In the Park
6:00-8:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
MIKE FAHEY BAND ~ In the Park

Monday, August 4
9:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
7th Annual 4-H Horse Show & Brush up
on Your Skills Day ~ Horse Show Ring
11:00 a.m. Horse and Pony Pull
~ on track, in front of Bleachers
12:30 p.m. Lombardy 4-H Club Dairy Achievement Day
~ Cattle Pavilion
1:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By CHRIS PHILSWORTH
(Magician) ~ In the Park
2:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By JERRY LEE
(Country & Country Rock) ~ In the Park
4:00 p.m. Fair Closes

The weekend of July 24-27 come to Delta Ontario and join us at the fair. The Delta Fair features an agricultural showcase, live entertainment, midway rides, and much much more! While you’re here see local sights and visit the Upper Canada Museum. Our fair is one of the oldest in Canada, so tell your friends to come and stay with us in Delta for the fair.

For all the information you’ll need on the fair, visit the Delta Fair website.

Events Schedule
Thursday, July 24
9am Judging of Homecraft and Agriculture Produce
12pm Animal Land opens
12pm Mini King and Queen Pageant
1pm “Safari of Fun” kids show
2pm Jimmy G Hypnotic Show
3pm “Safari of Fun” kids show
4pm Children’s Races
6:30pm Offical Fair Opening with the presentation of Citizen of the Year, and Youth Award of Excellence
7pm Horse Draw
7pm Doherty Brothers
9pm Main Exhibit Hall closed
11pm Grounds closed

Friday, July 25
10am Main Exhibit Hall opens
12pm Animal Land opens
1pm Silly Sally’s Magic Show
1pm Texas Tuxedo
3pm Silly Sally’s Magic Show
4pm Fun for Kids
7pm Motor Madness
8:30pm The Night is Young: Neil Young Tribute
9pm Main Exhibit Hall is Closed
11pm Grounds Closed

Saturday, July 26
9am Leeds 4H Club Sheep Club Achievement
9am Family Horse Show
10am Main Exhibit Hall opens
11am Baby Show
11am Lawn Mower Races
12pm Animal Land opens
12pm Goat Show
12pm Leeds County 4H Cloverbuds
1pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
1:30pm Irish Boots
2pm Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull
3pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
4pm Air Band Contest
4pm Chicken BBQ
5pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
6:30 Adrenaline Ry Guy Magic
7pm the Drifters
9pm Main Exhibition Hall Closed
11pm Grounds Closed

Sunday, July 27
9am Weigh in/Registration for Tractor Pull
9am Leeds 4h Dairy Club Achievement
10am Western Horse Show
10am Antique Tractor Pull
10am Main Exhibition Hall Opens
11am Pet Show
12pm Animal Land opens
12:30 Parade Line Up Foundry St
1pm King of Swingers
2pm Parade
4pm Cow Chip BINGO
5pm Main Exhibition Hall Closes
6:30pm Bowes Brothers
6:30pm “Cheer for a Year” Raffle Conducted
8pm Fair closes

It’s that time of year again, let the fun and games begin at the fair! The Lansdowne Fair runs from Friday, July 18- Sunday, July 20. This year you can buy your midway tickets in advance until July 17 from the following retailers: Ganaoque Pharmasave, Sears, Ganaoque Rent-All, Lucky Dollar, Lion’s Den, Newell’s Garage, Hilltop Coffee Shop, JW Lackie and Sons, Lansdowne Freshmart, Rapdi Valley Restaurant, Twist’s Outlet, and Purcell’s Freshmart in Mallorytown.

Gates open Friday, July 18 at 3pm, so come on down and have some good family fun at the fair. There is so much to do and see don’t miss out! Do you want to enter the Homecraft Contest? Entrants must register their work on Thursday, July 17 at 7pm, or on Friday, July 18 at 8am. For all fair information visit the Lansdowne Fair website.

Events
Thursday, July 17
Midway opens at 6-10pm
Entries Accpeted at the Exhibit Hall from 7-9pm

Friday, July 18
Antique Tractor and Machinery Display – Inside the Track Judging at 1pm
Cow Chip Raffle – Tickets go on sale at 3pm at the Exhibition Hall.
Decorating Contest – Winner’s are announced during the opening ceremonies.
Toilet Bowl Races – For more info see the Lansdowne Fair website.
Rabbit Showmanship – 3:30pm at the Ag Barn
Mini King and Queen Conest – 6pm at the Grandstand
Opening Ceremonies – 6:30 Grandstand
Horse Draw – 7pm at the Grandstand
Rabbit Hopping Contest – 6pm at the Armistead Pavillion
Country Costume Judging – 7pm at the Armistead Pavillion
Youth Ambassador Competition – 7:30pm Armistead Pavillion

Saturday, July 19
Pony Pull – 8am at the Grandstand
Scavenger Hunt – 10am Ag Barn
Baby Contest – 10am Armistead Pavilion
Doc Century – 10am Kids’ Ten
Heavy Horse Show Line Classes – 10:30am Grandstand
World’s Finest Shows Midway Pie Eating & Lemon Sucking – 11am Kids’ Tent
Parade ( 150 Years, Coming Home to Celebrate) – leaves from Garden St.
PAST PRESIDENTS, FAIR QUEENS & AMBASSADORS REUNION – 12:30pm Dance Hall
Silly Sally Clowning Around – 1-3pm around the fair grounds
ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY SHOW – 1pm at the Infield
HEAVY HORSE SHOW Hitch Classes – 1pm at the Grandstand
MUSIC BY WAYNE HUFF – 1pm at the Armistead Pavilion
DOC CENTURY – 1pm at the Kids’ Tent
HARNESS RACES & MINIATURE HORSE SHOW – 2pm at the Grandstand
IAN QUICK – Balloon Twisting – 2-5pm at the Kids’ Tent
DOC CENTURY – 3-4pm at the Kids’ Tent
MUSIC by Gary & Mickie Code – 4-6pm at the Armistead Pavilion
BERNIE BARBER’S BBQ Pork/Ham/Beef Dinner with homemade pies – 4:30pm at the Armistead Pavilion Adults $12 – Kids $6
DEMOLITION DERBY WITH TOILET BOWL RACES & TUG OF WAR BETWEEN DERBY CLASSES – 7pm at the Grandstand

Sunday, July 20
Gates open at 8am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8:30am at the Armistead Pavilion Adults – $4.00 Kids – $2.00
CHAINSAW CHALLENGE – 9am at the Grandstand
BLACKSMITH PRESENTATION – 9am at the South end of track
KIDS’ GAMES – 9:30am at the Kids’ Tent
WESTERN HORSE SHOW – 10am at the Horse Ring
ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CAR SHOW – 10am at the Infield
DREAMS IN MOTION – 10am at the Armistead Pavilion
SCAVENGER HUNT – 10am at the Ag Barn
MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE – 10am at the North Infield
ULTIMUTTS STUNT DOG SHOW – 10:15am at the Kids’ Tent
PIG SCRAMBLE – 11am at the Grandstand
SILLY SALLY Clowning around the grounds – 11am-2pm
IAN QUICK – Stilt Walking on Fairgrounds – 11am-12pm
WORLD’S FINEST SHOWS MIDWAY COW MILKING COMPETITION – 12pm at the Grandstand
4-H SHEEP SHOW – 12pm at the Ag Barn
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER – 12pm at the Armistead Pavilion Adults $10 – Kids $5
MUSIC by Tom Wilson & The Western Allstars – 12pm at the Armistead Pavilion
IAN QUICK – Balloon Twisting – 12:30-2:20pm at the Kids’ Tent
TRUCK/TRACTOR/ATV PULLS – 1pm at the Grandstand
COW CHIP RAFFLE – 1pm at the South end of Track
PET SHOW – 1pm at the Kids’ Tent
ULTIMUTTS STUNT DOG SHOW – 2-3pm at the Kids’ Tent
KIDS’ TRACTOR PULL – 3pm at the Kids’ Tent
ANGEL HAIR FOR KIDS – 3pm at the Armistead Pavilion
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES at 4pm
CLOSING CEREMONY- 5pm at the Grandstand

CANADA DAY JULY 1ST…. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday! Join the North Crosby Recreation/Parks/Events Committee as they host July 1st events in WESTPORT AND NORTH CROSBY. 

3pm Commencement of Canada Day celebrations at the Rideau District museum in Westport with the Colour Party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 542 3:15pm 17th annual Bicycle Parade…Decorate yourself, your bike or stroller in red and white and proudly walk through town! 

Parade starts at the Rideau District Museum, to Church St. then onto Spring St., the Westport Community center, with surprises waiting for the participants. 

4:00pm Lion’s Club Beach Many activities for young and young at heart including afternoon stage entertainment, petting zoo, non-supervised swimming, Canteen, air bounce activity centers, clowns, live band in the evening and more surprises to put a smile on everyone’s face.

10:00pm Spectacular Fireworks Display by licensed professionals. 

Also in NEWBORO – the Parks/Recreation/Events Committee volunteers organize an evening parade, hot dogs and cake in the park; support the Village in decorating their homes with Red & White and fly their Canadian Flags and they host evening fireworks! 

Special thanks to Canadian Heritage and the Township of Rideau Lakes for their contribution to these events. 

We’re celebrating Canada Day this year on June 28 as well as July 1st. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and local sights as you sit and watch the fireworks explode overhead. The BIG RIDEAU LAKE ASSOCIATION will present the CANADA DAY FIREWORKS from Cow Island at dusk near Portland.

View by water or land (Hanna Park on Water Street in Portland is an excellent spot to see this wonderful celebration!) Rain Date June 29th (Donations appreciated). Check their web site for complete details atwww.bigrideaulakesassociation.com

On Saturday, June 28 come and celebrate Music in the Park in Portland. HANNA PARK in PORTLAND will host “Music in the Park” from 7:30 to 9:00pm prior to the fireworks at Cow Island. Enjoy a fantastic live concert with your friends and family. Then stay and watch the fireworks explode overhead as evening falls.

All festivities are sponsored by the Portland Community Hall Board. 

This Saturday June 21 join us as we celebrate National Aboriginal day. Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Celebrate a piece of Canadian Heritage by learning more about the aboriginal peoples in your area.