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An annual WAC fundraiser. Prizes and surprises featuring live foot-stomping sing-along music from: the Kingston Ceili Band.
Mummers and Ugly Sticks welcome!
Fee: $10 at the door and free for kids under 12! – Reservations recommended.
Date :
Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 1 to 4 pm
Event location :
The Cove Inn
Contact :
The Cove: 613-273-3636
Westportartscouncil.com
Rideau Vista Parent Council presents:
Come out for a great day of Family FUN
Everyone Welcome
Try all the different Chili
Bid on great items in our silent auction
All proceeds to RIDEAU VISTA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Fee: $5.00 per person or $20.00 per Family
Date :
Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 11 am to 2 pm
Event location :
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542,
Leeds and Grenville 10,
Westport, ON, Canada
Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-273-3615
An Irish Odyssey. This is a Westport Sesquicentennial Event.
CBC Film, the Hannah Project. Producer/Director Brian McKenna will be present.
Free Admission – Donations to the Westport Heritage Committee are welcome.
Date :
March 3, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm
Event location :
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542
10099 County Road
Westport, ON
Canada
Contact :
Please contact jbrady@villageofwestport.ca for more information.
Public Skating at the Westport Community Centre – Arena.
Fee : $2 per person.
Date :
March 3rd, 2017 from 9 to 11 am
Event location :
Westport Community Arena,
37 Spring Street,
Westport, ON, Canada
Contact :
Westport Community Centre
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 4th 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 4th 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 2nd 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 3rd 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
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS returned to play BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN in Westport ON last Friday and blew the doors off the place – again! This was their 4th visit since the Series began and each time they have sold the place out. Friday was no exception. The dance floor was packed all night – in fact dancers spilled out into other parts of the room just to have space. It’s no wonder “The Hoggies” have become such a crowd favourite at BOTR. With 5 members from the legendary DOWNCHILD Blues Band – Chuck Jackson on vocals and harp, Michael Fonfara on keyboards, Pat Carey on sax, Gary Kendall on bass and Mike Fitzpatrick on drums PLUS Teddy Leonard on guitar (formerly Fathead, The Maple Blues Band) these guys represent almost 300 years of Blues playing experience – and it shows. Big band, big time Blues as good as it gets. They will definitely be invited back!
The sumptuous Cove buffet featured BBQ beef brisket, pan seared Pickerel, Louisiana Gumbo (chicken, shrimp, sausage) plus rice, roast potatoes, veggies, and salads. Lemon squares w. blueberry sauce for dessert.
$620 was raised for The Friends Of Foley Mountain http://rvca.ca/careas/friends_of_foley/index.html
Some of the comments from the COMMENT CARDS that night:
“Oh wow! Best band ever. Could hardly find a spot on the dance floor! Our first time hearing The Hogtown Allstars and it sure won’t be the last. And the brisket was delicious”
Lita Edwards & Ron Whitehorne (regulars for the past 10 years) Almonte, ON
“The food was superior! I did not expect this quality for a buffet. And the band was FABULOUS!”
Janice Gautreau, Perth (2nd time attending BOTR)
“Great environment, great food, great music. A place where people from around the world meet. Amazing people!”
Velonah Weke, Kingston (2nd visit)
“Great to have super music shows like this here in God’s country!”
Ross Henniger, Chaffeys Lock (2nd visit)
“10 out of 10 for everything. We are moving to Westport because of the wonderful music venue that is The Cove!”
Elaine Bill, Ottawa (6+ times to BOTR)
NEXT SHOW:
March 24
All the way from Austin, Texas – DANNY BROOKS w. LIL’ MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS
www.dannybrooksmusic.com
Fabulous Texassippi Soul Blues delivered with power and grace. Danny is a Juno and multiple Maple Blues Award nominee. This is their 4th visit to BOTR over the years and they always deliver a dynamite show.
DINNER & SHOW $65
7-11 pm
Proceeds to the Kick In For Kids Program at Rideau District High School
Advance Reservations required
Don’t wait to the last minute to book – this night will sell out.
CALL THE COVE 613-272-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN and book now!
More info at www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca and www.coveinn.com
Portland, Ontario – The 13th annual speed skating event was held on the Big Rideau Lake January 28th & 29th and it was a weekend filled with fun! Waking up early was well worth it for the ice conditions on the lake were amazing on both days. Participants could take part in the 5K & 10K races on Saturday and 25K & 50K regular marathon skating events on Sunday. Kids had the chance to try out their skating skills in a Kids 5K event on Saturday.
There were plenty activities to keep visitors of all ages active and warm on both days.
After the speed skating races, the viewers could enjoy a warm meal, served in the Portland Community Hall. The Portland Hall Board took care of that by organizing a Ham & Bean Brunch.
For the first time since the race started in 2004, people were able to watch the race from above, as helicopter rides were available on Saturday. There were curling and sleigh rides organized for kids and everyone could take a spin on the ice to music after the final race was finished on Saturday. At dusk, there were even fireworks with an after fireworks sit down dinner at the Portland Hall.
If you were part of the event and captured any amazing photos, send them to registration@portlandoutdoors.com and your photo just might get featured on the Portland Outdoors website.
For anyone interested in next year’s event, it will be held January 27th & 28th 2018 and you can already let the organizers know if you have any great ideas or would like to volunteer.
Welcome back to winter in Westport. Things are heating up here, let me tell you! It’s always a great time settling in with specatacular live entertainment with some friends over a meal and drinks! Real amazing room deals on now too…
Give us a call 1.888.COVE.INN for a mid-winter break or look us up online and check out The Cove Events Calendar!
Hope to see you soon! Warm thoughts,
Seamus and all of us at The Cove in Westport
Fri.Feb.3 CHRIS MURPHY of Turpin’s Trail (Celtic/East Coast Folk) 6-9pmwww.turpinstrail.com
Sat.Feb.4 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pmwww.johnwmusician.com
Fri.Feb.10 LOGAN BROWN & TAYLOR ANGUS (Acoustic Soul) 6-9pmwww.loganbrownmusic.org
Sat.Feb.11 VALENTINE’S! with HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues, Gananoque)www.kevinheadmusic.com & 3 Course Table d’Hote 6-9pm $50
Fri.Feb.17 Blues on the Rideau Series with THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS feat. members of Downchild Blues Band (Toronto/Hamilton) 7-11pm $65 Buffet, Show & Charitywww.downchild.comwww.bluesontherideau.ca
Sat.Feb.18 HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues, Gananoque) 6-9pmwww.kevinheadmusic.com
Sun.Feb.19 WINTER CARNIVAL AFTER PARTY with SHAWN McCULLOUGH & HENRY NORWOOD 4-8pmwww.reverbnation.com/shawnmcculloughwww.facebook.com/HenryNorwoodArtist
Tue.Feb.21 THAI FOOD & WINE NIGHT with Chef Joanne Edwards of The Cove and Chef Judy Dempsey of The Table in Perth. 5 Course with Wine Pairings 6-9pm $85 Reservations Only.
Fri.Feb.24 WEBER BROTHERS TRIO Ronnie Hawkins’ Former Band (Folk/Rock, Peterborough) 7-10pm $10www.weberbrothers.com
Sat.Feb.25 Westport Rideaus Jr.B ELIMINATION $5000 DRAW! with Music by ERIC UREN 6-10pmwww.youtube.com/user/Groundhogmusicwww.westportrideaus.com
Fri.Mar.3 MARDI GRAS JAZZ NIGHT with SPENCER EVANS TRIO (Kingston) Dance and wear your costumes and beads! 7-10pm
Sat.Mar.4 Westport Arts Council Fundraiser: DOWN EAST KITCHEN PARTY with KINGSTON CEILI BAND (East Coast/Folk, Kingston) 1-4 pm $10 www.ceiliband.com www.westportartscouncil.com and
HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues, Gananoque) 6-9 pm www.kevinheadmusic.com
Thur.Mar.9 THAI FOOD AND WINE DINNER with Chef Joanne Edwards and Judy Dempsey. 5 Course Meal with Beer and Wine Pairings. 6-9 pm $80.
Fri.Mar.10 JEFF CALLERY (Rock/Folk, Brockville) 6-9 pm www.reverbnation.com/jeffcallery
Sat.Mar.17 ST PATRICK’S DAY PARTY with TURPIN’S TRAIL (East Coast/Folk, Kingston) 6-10 pm $10 www.turpinstrail.com
Sat.Mar.18 ST. PATTY’S HANGOVER PARTY with SHAWN McCULLOUGH 7-10 pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Fri.Mar.24 Blues on the Rideau Series with DANNY BROOKS with LIL’MISS DEBI & THE MEMPHIS BROTHERS (Texas/Toronto) 7-11 pm $65 www.dannybrooksmusic.com www.bluesontherideau.ca
Sat.Mar.25 CAMPFIRE LIARS CLUB featuring PAUL LANGLOIS (the Tragically Hip, GREG BALL, JIM TIDMAN and JOE CARSCALLEN (Folk, Rock, Kingston) 7-11 pm Buffet + Show $60 www.paullanglois.com www.gregball.ca www.chingmusic.com
Fri.Mar.31 JOHN WILLBERFORCE (Folk/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9 pm www.johnwmusician.com
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Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14, each year.
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.
Many people give gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Common gifts are:
• Flowers, particularly red roses.
• Chocolates and/or candy.
• Teddy bears.
• Toy hearts.
• Sparkling wine.
• Cosmetics.
• Clothing, including lingerie.
• Jewelry.
Many people also thought that birds chose their mates at this time of year. Around the year 1380, the English poet Chaucer wrote a poem for the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II to Anne of Bohemia. This is thought to be the first association between celebrations of romantic love and St Valentine’s Day on February 14. The connection remained important throughout the middle ages.
The most common symbols of Valentine’s Day are heart shapes, which are used to decorate many things, including cards, trees, wrapping paper, cookies and gift boxes. Other symbols associated with February 14 are pairs of birds, cute teddy bears, Cupid and his arrows and couples kissing or embracing. The colors red and pink are often associated with Valentine’s Day.
Date :
Feb 14, 2017 @ all day
Cook together in the community kitchen on the first Tuesday of every month! Learn new skills, take home food. Childcare is available. For more information check out Facebook!
Cost : free.
Date :
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm
Event location :
Free Methodist Church
65 Bedford Street
Westport ON, Ontario Canada
Contact :
Website : https://web.facebook.com/CRCHCWhatsCooking/timeline?_rdr
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