For all you folks visiting Westport the weekend of July 11th, or anyone else living in the area, Artemisia Art Gallery has an event you won’t want to miss.

Artemisia Art Gallery and Art Services present the Grand Re-Opening and Customer Appreciation Day
Date: July 11, 2010

Come and visit us on July 11th and browse our new gallery location at 7 Spring Street, Westport. New artists work is on display, as well as works by all our artists.

A Very Special Treat will be a piano concert by Valery Lloyd-Watts, from 2 – 5 pm. During the intermission we will serve High Tea, Hats and Gloves are Optional!

Click Here to Print the Artemisia Event Poster

We are very proud to have Valery play for us and we are certain you also will be delighted by her piano artistry. A mix of light classical and popular music will surely be a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. You will definitely love the music and the passion with which Valery brings music to your life.

Please bring a chair or blanket, and a donation for Valery’s favourite charity. Call for information regarding the weather if necessary. 613-273-8775

Westport Ontario would like to welcome you in celebrating Canada Day at the Lions Club Beach. A warm welcome to our American friends! Happy 4th of July.

Here is a breakdown of the entire day. Click here to print off a Canada Day Flyer

Entertainment

1 p.m. Commencement of Canada Day
Celebration at the Rideau District Museum with the Colour party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 542

1:15 p.m. 13th Annual Bicycle Parade
Leaving the Rideau District Museum. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Decorate your bicycle with red & white and proudly ride throughout town!
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542

2-8 p.m. Biggun Amusements
Featuring Spiderman…12 & under!
Giant Slide Fun…12 & up!
Sponsored in part by Westport Lions Club

4 p.m. Back by popular demand, The Adishakti Dancers, performance was enjoyed so much last year, they will be returning!

7 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of rock & roll, a little country, and some blues with the fabulous Doherty Brothers Band
plus DJ Services by Tom Gard

SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS AT DUSK!!!!

Special Kids Corner

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Provided by Westwinds Ranch

Free Shuttle Bus staring at 2 p.m.!
All afternoon & Evening to and from the beach
Leaving the Westport Community Centre & St. Edwards School
***Special thank you to bus drivers Smokey and Kelly & North Leeds Bus Lines Ltd.

Canteen & Refreshments
Avaiable in the afternoon & evening

Swimming & Changing Facilities Available
No Lifeguard on Duty

No Parking at the Beach – Handicap & Volunteers Only

***A special thank you to the Westport Lions Club for providing the beautiful facilities at the beach.

Artemisia Gallery in Westport will run a five-week summer art program for children and teens ages 7-15.

Classes will be held weekly, Wednesdays for ages 7-10, and Fridays for ages 11-15, from 2-4 PM beginning June 30th. Each class will cost $10 per child. Young children will complete one craft project each class, while teens will either create art or participate in creative problem solving activities.

Space is limited. To reserve space for your child or request more information, call 613-273-8775, or stop by Artemisia Gallery, 7 Spring Street, Westport.

Date: June 30, 2010 (runs five weeks)
Time: 2-4 PM
Ages: 7-15
Cost: $10.00

Wednesdays: ages 7-10 / 2-4 PM
Fridays: ages 11-15 / 2-4 PM