During this fall season you are probably enjoying the beautiful colors, but also thinking about packing up your summer equipment such as your boat. Rent Auto Shine‘s pressure washer if you would like to clean up any exteriors or siding. Auto Shine in Westport Ontario specialized in vinyl or aluminum siding, brick or stone, and any wood structure or finish.

If you noticed your grout or cement cracking, Auto Shine can wet sandblast and make it look brand new. Wood Wizards is a Sikkens Product Specialist and a division of Auto Shine. Using only the best products on the market for interior and exterior wood surfaces, they can maintain and refinish any project you have around the house, cottage or place of business.

Not only does Auto Shine offer services for buildings, Auto Shine has many products and services for your vehicle. If you would like detailing done to your car or truck, or simply need to give your vehicle a bath, visit their car wash located on Mountain Rd. in Westport Ontario across from Country Kitchen.

For a free estimate or consultation call Robb Merkley at 613-273-2173.

2,000 Jack O’ Lanterns Will Light Up Westport and the Little Rideau Lake!

This event started as a random, simple idea last year. Carve 1000 pumpkins and light them up at Westport’s village harbor overlooking the Rideau Lake. This year, event organizers John and Cynthia Pringle say they will double the number of jack o’ lanterns on display to 2000.

The seasonal gourds will be carved Saturday Oct 30th and transported to Westport’s harbour where they will illuminate the shores of the Upper Rideau Lake at dusk. When they run out of room on ‘waterfront’, the pumpkins will line Westport’s main street, say the Westport entrepreneurs.

“It’s all about spreading good vibes, plus it’s a great way to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation,” says John Pringle.

“Pumpkin Central” is in front of the Cottage Coffee store in downtown Westport. Starting at 8:00 am, volunteers will carve the 2,000 jack o’ lanterns.

“We’re really going to need some help carving this many pumpkins,” says Cynthia Pringle, adding that “donations can be made by sponsoring a pumpkin and dedicating it to someone special. The great thing is that we’ll do all the work. Just sponsor a pumpkin and then come and enjoy!”

John and Cynthia say that this year’s event is being dedicated to RAP volunteer Julie Sanders who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. “Julie was so excited to take part in last year’s event even though her health was diminishing. Her optimism shone brightly,” noted John.

For information contact Random Act of Pumpkins event organizers John and Cynthia Pringle – Life is Good Genuine Neighborhood Shoppes @ 613-273-8292

Date: September 13, 2010
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Artemisia | 7 Spring Street, Westport

Come and help us meet this challenge to donate 1,000 Bottles of Hope to our regional cancer centers.

Creating Hope sessions are ongoing, tomorrow (September 14) also from 7 to 9 pm at Artemisia, 7 Spring Street.

Georgia, our polymer clay artist, has initiated a campaign to challenge the town of Westport and area to make and donate 1,000 Bottles of Hope between now and May, 2011. Polymer clay artists the world over make and donate these bottles to local cancer treatment centers. They are given to patients with a wish and a hope for successful treatment and full recovery.

Westport, can we do this????? Please call Artemisia for more information and details.

Be entertained this Saturday with Kate & Hollis and Andrew Snow on Bass.

When: Saturday, September 11
Where: Upstage, 22 Bedford St, Westport (upstairs, entrance at the back of the WORDsmith)
Time: 7:30 pm

For ticket reservations or more information call 613-273-3222

Read some comments made from previous performances:

“…love of Applachian ballads…strong song writing skills”

“…a mondern sound with clear traditional roots…”

“…tight harmony & sparkling instrumentals on guitar, resophonic guitar, and old-time banjo.”