FREE MORNING PROGRAMS (10 to 11:30 a.m.) — Free with a park day or annual pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all morning programs. Meet at the Interpretive Centre unless otherwise specified.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) — The cost for these full care programs is $35 per child and $30 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 6 – 12 and pre-registration is required.

NEW HALF DAY KINDER CAMP (9 to 11:30 a.m.) – Enjoy this new camp for only $15 per child and $12 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 4 – 6.

INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Experience the children’s nature discovery centre and get local tourism information from the experienced RVCA staff from Monday – Friday.

Click Here to download August’s Events at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Thursday August 1, 2013 – HALF DAY KINDER CAMP NEW Kinders in the Woods: 9–11:30 a.m Children from the ages of 4 – 6 years old will enjoy this camp that includes a morning full of nature exploration, crafts, and fun!

Tuesday August 6, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM (for campers 10 – 14 years old only) NEW Outdoor Adventurers: Experience the outdoors, adventure, sports, and summer recreation in a whole new way in our NEW program! You will love hiking, orienteering, wilderness survival, and much more fun!

Thursday August 8, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Pond Life: 10–11:30 a.m It’s a pond party! Explore the beaver pond and meet some interesting invertebrates and other curious critters.
(Meet at Group Camping Area)

Nature Explorers Day Camp Ages 6 – 12
 Monday August 12 to Friday August 16, 2013 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
 Join our outdoor educators for a week full of fun in the forest for children aged 6 – 12!
• Activities include nature-based exploration, games, crafts, and more with qualified and experienced outdoor education staff.
• Cost is $175 per child or $150 for an additional family member.

Tuesday August 20, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Foley’s Forest Detectives: Ever want to be a detective? Hone your investigative skills as you investigate all things natural and animal survival.

Thursday August 22, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Outdoor Skills: 10–11:30 a.m Want to learn how to survive in the wilderness? Learn how to build shelters, cook outdoors, and more!

*Too old to be a camper but still think you would like to be involved in camp? If you are interested in becoming a “Leader in Training” or volunteer at one of our programs, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.

For more information, contact Foley Mountain at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. Visit www.rvca.ca for more information on the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

FREE MORNING PROGRAMS (10 to 11:30 a.m.) — Free with a park day or annual pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all morning programs. Meet at the Interpretive Centre unless otherwise specified.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS — (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The cost for these full care programs is $35 per child and $30 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 6 – 12 and pre-registration is required.

NEW HALF DAY KINDER CAMP ( 9 to 11:30 a.m.) – Enjoy this new camp for only $15 per child and $12 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 4 – 6.

INTERPRETIVE CENTRE (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Experience the children’s nature discovery centre and get local tourism information from the experienced RVCA staff from Monday – Friday.

Click Here to download July’s Events at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Tuesday July 9, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Mini Beasts and Super Bugs: Interact up close and personal with animals that fly, slither, crawl, and swim!

Thursday July 11, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM 50 Things To Do in your Conservation Area: 10–11:30 a.m Discover all kinds of adventures that you can experience in your local conservation area.

Tuesday July, 16, 2013 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Way of the Woods: Learn survival techniques like how to build a shelter, build a fire in the woods, cook outdoors and much more!

Thursday July 18, 2013 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Orienteering and GPS: 10–11:30 a.m Lose yourself in the ways of map and compass! Discover the basics of map and compass work and navigate through our orienteering course.
(Meet at the Group Campground)

Nature Adventurers Day Camp Ages 6 – 12 
Monday July 22 to Friday July 26
 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
 Join our outdoor educators for a week full of fun in the forest for children aged 6 – 12!
• Activities include nature-based exploration, games, crafts, and more with qualified and experienced outdoor education staff.
• Cost is $175 per child or $150 for an additional family member.

Tuesday July 30, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Art in the Park: Get ready to be inspired to create unique art by the beautiful nature surrounding you!

*August events will be announced soon!

*Too old to be a camper but still think you would like to be involved in camp? If you are interested in becoming a “Leader in Training” or volunteer at one of our programs, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.

For more information, contact Foley Mountain at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. Visit www.rvca.ca for more information on the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Celebrate how the Beatles revolutionized music and pop culture by coming out to Beatle Juice: The Beatles Undercover presented by the Westport Arts Council. The Beatles Dance will be on Saturday, June 15th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Cove Inn in Westport, Ontario. It’s only $50 per person for the buffet and show and the proceeds will benefit the Music Westport Festival (August 17th). Make sure you plan your rockin’ outfit ahead of time, because there will be prizes for the best looking Beatle! If you have always wanted to dress up as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr, now is your big chance! It will be a night of great music, delicious food, and memorable moments! Call The Cove Inn for reservations at 613-273-3636.

The popular ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY Summer Series just ended at THE COVE INN in Westport with a fabulous performance by Juno Award nominee TREASA LEVASSEUR. Now it’s time to look forward to another great season of BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE.

Celebrating it’s 8th year BOTR has become one of the premier Blues Series in the country. The combination of a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to some of Canada’s best blues bands in the friendly, intimate setting of The Cove has proven to be a real winner. Proceeds from every show go to support different local charities. $38,000 has been raised since the Series started and another $7,000 is expected this year.

It’s another great Line-Up for 2012/13 – a combination of the most popular acts who’ve played the Series previously and some exciting new talent.  The 2012/13 Season starts October 26 and will continue once a month until May (excluding December). There will be a total of 11 shows this year  – 2 two-night stands (Friday & Saturday) and 3 singles (Friday only). Most occur on the third weekend of the month. Times are the same for all shows – 7 to 11 pm. Despite increased costs the ticket price will remain the same as last year – $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a donation to the charity.

2012/13 LINE-UP  - our 8^th season!

October 26 – TERRY GILLESPIE BAND

From Vankleek Hill, ON – a very talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry learned the Blues growing up in Detroit watching greats like Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker perform. He moved to Ottawa in 1968 and helped establish the Blues scene there with his great band “Heaven’s Radio”. His hot trio now consists of him on guitar and vocals with Wayne Stoute on drums and Lyndell Montgomery on bass – they were semi-finalists at the 2012 Memphis International Blues Challenge. Keyboardist Peter Measroch will join them for this show.

PROCEEDS TO THE LUCY DRYSDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

November 16 & 17 – FATHEAD

From Toronto – one of Canada’s best loved Blues bands for over 20 years led by harmonica/sax player/singer Al Lerman and the great John Mays on lead vocals with Teddy Leonard on guitar, Omar Tunnoch on bass, and Bucky Berger on drums. This band has won 2 Juno Awards & multiple Maple Blues Awards over its career and every player has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at least once. A superb blend of blues R&B, funk and soul.

PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN & WESTPORT FOOD BANK

January 18 – CONOR GAINS BAND

From Cambridge, ON – an incredible young guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian Blues scene. It’s his first visit to BOTR at The Cove.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST

February 15 & 16 – THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

From Toronto – 6 players from two of Canada’s most famous Blues bands – DOWNCHILD & FATHEAD – wow! Chuck Jackson (vocals &harp), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Both bands have won Junos and everyone in the band has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at last once. Are you ready for some Big Time Blues?

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

March 15 & 16 – JACK DE KEYZER BAND

From Toronto – Canada’s “King Of The Blues” – singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire.  A 2X Juno Award & 7X Maple BluesAward winner. “The finest Blues guitarist in Canada” according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4^th visit to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play the Series.

PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

April 19 & 20 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND w. JULIAN FAUTH

From Toronto – A Blues Superduo with multiple Maple Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear the house down” Blues from two of the best. 

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM & WESTPORT LIBRARY

May 17 – ROBIN BANK$ BAND

From Toronto – a dynamite vocalist and 3X Maple Blues Award nominee Robin sings Blues, Soul and R&B equally well with passion, power and clarity. Over the years she’s lived in Chicago, Memphis and Texas playing alongside Blues greats like Sam Myers, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Junior Watson. Now she’s back in Toronto and about to do a new album produced by Duke Robillard who has stated that “Robin Banks has got soul, class and most of all, good taste”.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM

DINNER & SHOW $60

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 

1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636

WELL-PRICED ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE COVE AND NEARBY B&B’s

More information including LINKS to artists’ websites, YOU TUBES & song samples from each of them can all be found at www.choosetheblues.ca

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS, Kenmore Ontario

TREASA LEVASSEUR at ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY at THE COVE

Arguably the greatest jazz concert to come to Westport and The Cove, Chet Doxas returns with his brother Jimmy Doxas on drums and the famous bass player Steve Swallow and trumpet player Dave Douglas of NYC!

Chet has provided absolutely mind blowing jazz/instrumental improvisational talent to our venue and will continue to do so with his next tour in a series which has had him inviting world class jazz players to tour, perform and record his compositions.

Join us for a show to remember for decades. 7-11pm at the Cove Country Inn located at 2 Bedford Street, Westport, ON.
*Reservations only

For more information visit: www.coveinn.com

…Paint, Create, Play!

Tap in to your creative potential!

Painting with Picasso
Ages 6-12
Picasso said it took him a lifetime to relearn how to paint like a child.
Children have a fearless knack for experimenting with colour and form. This course will allow you to explore the full range of their ideas. With a different lesson and theme each day: still life, portrait, landscape, you will create fun and funky masterpieces to hang on your walls!

DAY 1: Still life with Picasso and Matisse.
Students will be introduced to mixed-media through the eyes of Picasso and Matisse. acrylic paint and collage to create a one of a kind mixed-media painting using bowls, flowers, fruit as their subject matter.

DAY 2: Funky Pet and People Portraits
After a brief art history and drawing lesson, students will capture the mood and personality of their pet or favorite person in paint. Go home with a funky portrait!

The Instructor
Margaret Stuart has been playing with paint, colour and texture for the past 24 years. She studied Fine Arts at Bishop’s University, at the Saidye Bronfman Centre in Montreal and at the Haliburton School of Art. Her mixed-media paintings have won awards.

An Ontario Certified Teacher, Margaret creates an environment where children and adults feel comfortable exploring creativity and colour. Painting is where ‘mistakes’ are encouraged because they often turn into masterpieces! Embrace your inner artist!

She lives and paints in the Ottawa Valley with her daughter, 6 quails, 5 chickens and cat Gwin where she teaches primary school nearby.

Fun workshops in downtown Westport for children craving creativity
July 30,10am-12pm
July 31, 10am-12pm
Let your little Picasso paint while you shop or relax.

For more information and to register please contact:
Artemesia Gallery (613) 273-8775 or Margaret Stuart (613) 649-0290

Inviting you to tune in to INSIDE THE BLUES hosted by James Doran broadcast every Sunday evening from 7 to 8 pm ET on 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa and streamed LIVE on www.dawgfm.com The Show that brings you the best in Blues with interesting backgrounder information on the artists and a strong focus on Canadian talent.

July 15, 2012 Show

Sponsored by The Cove Inn, Westport Ontario www.coveinn.com

SHARRIE WILLIAMS
PETE JOHNSON
BIG JOE TURNER
CHUCK JACKSON*
EDDIE CLEANHEAD VINSON
WYNONIE HARRIS
JIMMY WITHERSPOON
HARRISON KENNEDY*

FREE MORNING PROGRAMS (10 to 11:30 a.m.) — free with a park day or annual pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all morning programs. Meet at the Interpretive Centre unless otherwise specified.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS — The cost for these full care programs is $35 per child and $30 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 6 – 12 and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. A maximum of 20 children will be accepted to maintain a ratio of one instructor for every 10 children.

Click Here to download August’ Events at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Thursday August 2, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Crafty By Nature: 10–11:30 a.m Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn first hand techniques for creating art inspired by natural objects.

Tuesday August 7, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM In the Woods: Ever wonder what it takes to survive in the woods? Learn about shelter building, fire building, outdoor cooking and more!

Thursday August 9, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Fantastic Forests: 10–11:30 a.m Ever wonder why certain plants and animals call the forest home? Find out what makes a good habitat by exploring the forests of Foley Mountain!

Tuesday August 14, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Naturally Creative: Get creative as we discover how nature and the outdoors can be a great artistic inspiration.

Thursday August 16, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Nature Detectives: 10–11:30 a.m Join us for a morning of sleuthing and master your nature detective skills.

Tuesday August 21, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Amazing Animals: Join in a series of interactive games and activities to learn how animals have become experts in the fine art of survival.

Thursday August 23, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Bugs and Slugs: 10–11:30 a.m Come on out and discover the wonderful work of creepy crawlers, winged wonders, slimy slugs and more!

For more information, contact Foley Mountain at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. Visit www.rvca.ca for more information on the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

FREE MORNING PROGRAMS (10 to 11:30 a.m.) — free with a park day or annual pass. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all morning programs. Meet at the Interpretive Centre unless otherwise specified.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS — The cost for these full care programs is $35 per child and $30 for an additional family member registered in the same session. Programs are for children aged 6 – 12 and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required. A maximum of 20 children will be accepted to maintain a ratio of one instructor for every 10 children.

Click Here to download July’s Events at the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.

Tuesday July 10, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Where the Wild Things Are: Discover what wild animals roam the hills, ponds, and meadows of Foley Mountain and what things they need to call a place home.

Thursday July 12, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Beaver Pond Bonanza: 10–11:30 a.m It’s a pond party! Explore the beaver pond and meet some interesting invertebrates and other curious critters.
(Meet at Group Camping Area)

Tuesday July, 17, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Creepy Crawlers: Ever wonder what the difference is between a millipede and a centipede, where salamanders live, or how snakes smell? Get up close and personal with animals that fly, crawl, slither, slime and swim!

Thursday July 19, 2012 – FREE MORNING PROGRAM Orienteering: 10–11:30 a.m Lose yourself in the ways of map and compass! Discover the basics of map and compass work and navigate through our orienteering course.
(Meet at the Group Campground)

NEW! Nature Adventurers Day Camp Ages 6 – 12
Monday July 23 to Friday July 27
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pre-registration required)
Join our outdoor educators for a week full of fun in the forest for children aged 6 – 12!
• Activities include nature-based exploration, games, crafts, and more with qualified and experienced outdoor education staff.
• A maximum of 20 children aged 6 – 12 will be accepted to allow for a staff to camper ratio of 1:10.
• Cost is $175 per child or $150 for an additional family member.

*Too old to be a camper but still think you would like to be involved in camp? If you are interested in becoming a “Leader in Training” or volunteer at one of our programs, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.

Tuesday July 31, 2012 – FULL DAY PROGRAM Curious By Nature: Develop your investigative skills as we explore all things natural and ask questions about the ways of the wood.

*August events will be announced soon!

For more information, contact Foley Mountain at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca. Visit www.rvca.ca for more information on the Foley Mountain Conservation Area.