Happy Canada Dayyyyyyyyy!

So, yeah. Canada Day is quite a big one this year. Let’s hope everyone is safe and happy on the party trail!
Enjoy your summer and be sure to stop in for a some R’nR with music, drink and food at The Cove inside or on the patio!
See you soon!

Seamus and all of us at The Cove
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JULY/AUGUST EVENTS @ THE COVE

Every Wednesday RACK ‘n TUNES/OPEN MIC with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country, Westport) 7-10pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Every Thursday JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (All Styles of Music!)…

… Jul.13 ILA VANN (Soul Legend), Aug.3 SAVANNAH SHEA (New Soul Diva) 9-11pm
Every Sunday Afternoon HEAD OVER HEELS on the PATIO (Acoustic Folk, Gananoque) 12:30-3:30pm www.headoverheelsmusic.blogspot.ca

JULY

Sat.Jul.1 HAPPY 150th CANADA! HEAD OVER HEELS (Acoustic Folk, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.headoverheelsmusic.blogspot.ca

Mon.Jul.3 RUEBEN DeGROOT “Leaving on a Rocket, Last Show in Ontario!” with guest GREG BALL(Folk/Rock, Kingston) 12:30-3:30pm www.ruebendegroot.com www.gregball.ca

Fri.Jul.7 GRANT FULLERTON (Formerly of LIGHTHOUSE, Rock, Toronto) 7-11pm $10 www.reverbnation.com/grantfullerton

Sat.Jul.8 DAVE BALFOUR (Folk/Rock, Westport) 6-9pm

Fri.Jul.14 YOUNG PETTY STONES (Classic Rock of Eagles, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones from Montreal/Westport) Buffet + Show 7-11pm $50 + HST

Sat.Jul.15 STRUNG OUT TO DRY with Chris Morris and Friends (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 6-9pm www.facebook.com/strungouttodry

Fri.Jul.21 MONKEYJUNK (Blues/Rock, Ottawa) 7-11pm $60 Buffet & Show www.monkeyjunkmusic.com

Sat.Jul.22 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.headoverheelsmusic.blogspot.ca

Fri.Jul.28 TAYLOR ANGUS + LOGAN BROWN (Acoustic Soul, Kingston) 6-9pm www.taylorangusmusic.com

Sat.Jul.29 HONEY + RUST (Folk/Rock, Ottawa) 6-9pm www.honeyandrust.com

AUGUST

Fri.Aug.4 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.johnwmusician.com

Sat.Aug.5 CHRIS MURPHY (Celtic/Folk, Perth Road Village) 7-11pm www.turpinstrail.com

Sun.Aug.6 ERIC UREN (Folk/Rock, Kingston) 6-9pm

Fri.Aug.11 HENRY NORWOOD + WADE FOSTER (Country, Perth) 6-9pm http://www.facebook.com/henrynorwoodartist www.wadefostermusic.com

Sat.Aug.12 TONY SILVESTRI (Classic Rock Keyboards, Trenton) 6-9pm www.sonicbids.com/band/tonysilvestri/

Fri.Aug.18 MUSICwestport Festival Kick Off Party with THE PEPTIDES (Funk/Pop, Ottawa) $50 Buffet + Show www.thepeptides.com

Sat.Aug.19 11th Annual MUSICwestport Outdoor Live Music Festival 9 Bands. 2 Stages. Festival Market. www.westportartscouncil.com

Fri.Aug.25 LLOYD SPIEGEL (Acoustic Blues Master, Australia!) 7-11pm Buffet + Show $50 + HST www.lloydspiegel.com

Sat.Aug.26 TAYLOR ANGUS + LOGAN BROWN (Acoustic Soul, Kingston) 5:30-8:30pm www.taylorangusmusic.com

Fri.Sept.1 TOM SAVAGE + SEAMUS COWAN (Folk/Rock) 5:30-8:30pm www.tomsavage.ca

Sat.Sept.2 KING of the SWINGERS (Old Time/Dixieland) 5:30-8:30pm www.facebook.com/King-Of-The-Swingers-855207864493705/

***All Events Subject To Change. Please Call For Reservations***
The Cove Country Inn 1.888.COVE.INN www.coveinn.com

The 200-year-old mill stones in the Old Stone Mill in Delta will start turning at 1 pm, grinding heritage wheat into flour. Come on out and see how top quality flour is made. Admission is free (donations appreciated).

Date :
Saturday, July 29, 2017

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Website: http://www.deltamill.org/

This is an invitation to sign up for the Westport Lions fifth annual Beach Volleyball Tournament being held at the Lions Beach on Saturday, July 22rd. There will be a canteen, music, and plenty of fun prizes given out. The schedule will be determined once we know the number of teams we have in each division. We can accommodate ten teams. There will be two divisions, one will be competitive (designed for players that have played at least high school varsity volleyball) and a non-competitive division (for people who are happy just to get the ball over the net).

Competitive teams will play 4 v 4 and non-competitive teams will play 6 v 6. Each team is guaranteed at least 3 pool games and one playoff round. To encourage a fun, non-competitive atmosphere, each competitive team must have at least 1 male and 1 female on the court at all times, and each non-competitive team must have at least 2 males and 2 females on the court at all times.

The entrance fee is $100 if you complete the registration form, and submit full payment before July 1st. If you pay the entry fee after July 1st then it is $120/team. The first ten teams to submit their entry fee and email the application form to westportontariolions@gmail.com are in the tournament. Teams that email their registration form to the Lions Club but do not submit the entry fee will be placed on a waiting list. We will accept teams on a first come basis, so it important to get your registration fee and form in a.s.a.p.

Date :
Saturday, July 22, 2017 | 8 am

Event location :
Westport Lions Club,
63 Mountain Rd.,
Westport, Canada

Contact :
Chris Hartley at 613-273-8858
email: shorthartley@hotmail.com

or

Lion Bob Reddick at 613-273-3499
email: westportontariolions@gmail.com

Website: westportlions.ca

Join us on July 13 for a special night of R&B and Soul classics with special guest Ila Vann.

The Cove Inn hosts one of the most original and memorable live music experiences you’ll have! The Popular Spencer Evans Trio with Mike Sakell on drums, Seamus Cowan on bass and Spencer Evans on piano, clarinet and vocals has proven a formidable three performing all styles of music to huge crowds of all ages.

SPENCER EVANS was born in Picton, grew up around the Quinte area, and graduated from B.C.I. Spencer plays piano, clarinet, accordion, sings, dances, prances and has been a professional musician for the past 15 years. He has played Bermuda to Bosnia, New Orleans to the North Pole, and has recorded and toured with The Cowboy Junkies, Sarah Harmer and Pat Temple, and has performed with Jeff Healey, Dan Aykroyd, Willie P. Bennett, Jack Mahieu, Alex Pangman, Maria Muldaur, and Toronto’s Swing Gang, among countless others. Spencer has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBC Radio’s The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean, MUCHmusic and CMT. A resident of Kingston for several years, Spencer keeps busy playing with numerous local bands such as Bloom, Pico de Gallo, Ghetto Xpress, The River Cats and various jazzy combos.

SEAMUS COWAN plays the low bass and sings the high notes…Kind of strange but it works. Has played all kinds of music in his career so he fits right in.

MIKE SAKELL has a solid synergy with the boys. His drumming is some of the best around and his ferocity is difficult to tame, behind the kit that is. Together, the trio are a powerful combination.

Date :
Thursday, July 13, 2017 | 9 pm

Event location :
The Cove Country Inn,
2 Bedford St.,
Westport, Canada

Contact :
1.888.COVE.INN
Phone contact: +1 613-273-3636

RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY presents a group tour to the Wildlife Habitat. Demonstration gardens and heritage rose tour at the Experimental Farm, Ottawa.

Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society has about 50 members, four of whom are life members, ranging from novice to master gardeners, and those with a general interest in local horticulture.

Only $15 for a yearly membership, free for kids! We need your support to keep our community projects strong, join us on any 1st Wednesday of the month at the Portland Community Hall to become a member.

Date :
Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Ross at 613-273-7492 or by email at rosscarr@kingston.net for details.

Fish license-free! Take a friend fishing! Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (OFFW) events make it easy to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time).

The government of Ontario designates several days during which Canadian residents can fish license-free in any water body where fishing is allowed. During all other periods, most Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase an OUTDOORS card and a fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.

Date :
Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 9, 2017 | 12 am to 11:59 pm

Event location :
Westport / Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Website: http://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/

The 19th RIDEAU LAKES STUDIO AND GARDEN TOUR What better way to spend the Canada Day Weekend than prowling the nooks and crannies of the Rideau Lakes area and checking out the gems to be found on this year’s Tour. This tour has become one of the most successful tours in the area and the artists are looking forward to showing off this wonderful country we live in.

The Tour continues to attract new artists while maintaining a core of favorites. Located in the heart of the Rideau Lakes district concentrated around the villages of Portland, Philipsville and Chaffey’s Locks, the 2017 tour will be held on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At some studios you will meet surprise guest artists who are unadvertised but are invited by their hosts.

The goal is to have more than one artist at a stop to make your tour experience more enjoyable. You will find paintings, candles, pottery, quilts, weaving, woodworking, sculpture and jewelry for your home and garden. Free brochures guiding you through the tour are available at most area stores, restaurants and welcome centres.

Date :
Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 2, 2017

Event location :
Rideau Lakes, ON

Contact :
Phone contact: 613-359-594
Website: http://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com/

Join us in beautiful Westport as we celebrate the 150th Birthday of the Greatest Nation on Earth with the Greatest Party Band… Period!
Added Bonus: Fireworks Show immediately following Roadhouse!!

Date :
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | 7 pm

Event location :
Rideau Vista Public School –
UCDSB, #9921 County Road 42,
Westport, ON, Canada

BINGO every Monday night at the Westport Legion and Thursday night at the Elgin Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm.

BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex.  Info 613-359-6192.

COFFEE DROP-IN: Throughout the Township come and enjoy a bit of social fun! Bring your latest craft project, a deck of cards or just yourself.  Children are welcome.  Donations appreciated.  Every Monday morning from 8am to 10:30am at the Delta United Church – call Pat Philips 613-928-2712; Tuesday mornings in Morton – Morton Mug – contact Linda Gamble 613-387-3799; every Wednesday morning from 10am to Noon at the Newboro Community Hall call Andi 613-272-5335 or Joan 613-272-2393; Thursday mornings at the Portland Community Hall contact Betty James 613-272-2461and every Friday morning at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall from 9:30am – call Linda Carr 613-272-2227.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST every 4^th Tuesday at the Harmony Lodge in Philipsville starting at 8:00am. Sponsored by the Philipsville Masons, everyone is welcome. Contact Ross Hawkins for information 613-359-5833.

COMMUNITY LUNCH first Friday of the month at the Elgin Municipal Complex – soup and sandwiches – contact Linda Carr 613-272-2227 and the 4^th Tuesday of every month at the Portland United Church Noon to 1pm call 613-272-2002 for details.

COMMUNITY SHOPPING BUS sponsored through the Portland Seniors Club leaves for the local shopping mall in Kingston every 2^nd Tuesday of the month.  Call Vicki at 613-272-2676 to reserve your seat.  Cost $15.00 return trip.  Not just for seniors!  All ages welcome.

EUCHRE is played Monday afternoons at the South Elmsley Community Hall (Marie Jordan at 613-283-4035), Tuesdays afternoons at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room (Doug Summers 613-359-5744), Wednesday evenings at the North Crosby Community Hall (6 hand) (Jim Mulville 613-273-3008), Thursday evenings at the Westport Legion (Trish Purdon 613-273-7017) and at the Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 2712).  Forfar Euchre is every Friday at 7:30pm in the hall.

HAMBURGER FRIDAY every Friday until the end of Sept. 12pm-2pm burger, sausage, hot dogs and fries available every week. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

CLOGGING – Join Dorothy at the Newboro Community Hall, 15 Drummond St, every Wednesday evening at 7pm to learn how to enjoy Clogging, a dance form imilar to tap, but uniquely different.  You don’t have to be experienced – all levels are welcome.  It’s free – but donations toward the use of the hall would be appreciated.  Wear soft-soled running shoes and bring your water!  You’ll be busy having fun!

PICKLEBALL Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Shillingston Park in North Crosby.  Equipment is available for beginners to try their hand at the game.  Come for some fun, outdoor play and exercise!  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

PICKLEBALL is now in NEWBORO at Lorne Park behind the canteen building on the old tennis courts.  Join us every Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning.  Everyone is welcome.  Call Jan at 613-273-3839 or Don at 613-273-9178.

SPAGHETTI DINNERS 1st Friday of every month at the Portland Legion; 2nd Friday at the Elgin Lions Hall and also combine their very popular Quiz Night with the spaghetti dinner (teams of 6 start the game at 7pm) and the 3^rd Friday is at the Westport (North Crosby) Legion.

VIBE: Venturing in Biblical Education, every Wednesday from April 13, 2016 – December 7, 2016.  Elgin United Church 10 am & Portland United Church 7 pm. Contact Rev. Takouhi (613) 272-8977 or RevTakouhi@Terrautopia.ca

In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada’s national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors.

On July 1, 1867, the British North Americas Act created the Dominion of Canada as a federation of four provinces. This event is known as the confederation of Canada. The four original provinces were created from the former British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, which was divided into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Canada’s boundaries have been extended since 1867. The country now consists of 10 provinces and three territories.

Canada’s national flag is seen on Canada Day. This consists of two vertical red rectangles separated by a white square. The white square contains a red image of a maple leaf. Canada’s national colors are red and white and are used in many ways on Canada Day. Some people wear red and white clothing and others paint their faces in these colors.

Canada Day also coincides with Quebec’s Moving Day, when many fixed-lease apartment rental terms expire. The bill changing the province’s moving day from May 1 to July 1 was introduced by a federalist member of the Quebec National Assembly, Jérôme Choquette, in 1973,[27] in order not to affect children still in school in the month of May.[28]

BIG RIDEAU LAKE ASSOCIATION presents CANADA DAY FIREWORKS from Cow Island (dusk) on Big Rideau Lake near Portland. View by water or land (Hanna Park on Water Street in Portland is an excellent spot to see this wonderful celebration!) Donations appreciated. Check their web site for complete details at www.brla.on.ca. These events proudly supported by Celebrate Canada/Canadian Heritage.

Date :
Saturday, July 1, 2017

Event location :
Westport, ON