Montreal’s “Sin and Swoon” is made up of Ottawa Valley native Michael James O’Brien and Antigonish, Nova Scotia’s Michelle Tompkins. They love George and Tammy, old time country music, and the harmony singing of the Louvin Brothers and the Delmore Brothers. Recently featured on “The Vinyl Cafe´ with Stuart Maclean” on CBC radio and NPR, their new album is now available!

Singer-songwriters Mike O’Brien and Michelle Tompkins have been performing together for the last few years, after the couple’s post-dinner-table-song-swaps led to the odd pub gig to help make ends meet. Songs were written, and the culmination of the last couple years of work has led to the release of their first record “Did I Turn The Oven Off?”

Both have been busy as backup singers/musicians on the Montreal local scene, lending a hand to such notables as Patrick Watson, The Barr Brothers, Plants and Animals, Blood and Glass, Katie Moore, and Thus:Owls. Mike O’Brien was also a guitar player on the last two Vic Chesnutt tours. Now with the release of their new record, their plans are to get out and play as much as possible.

Date :

Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 6-9pm

Event location :

The Cove
2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G1X0 Canada

Contact :

Seamus Cowan
Phone: 1.888.COVE.INN
Website: http://www.coveinn.com/
http://www.sinandswoon.com/

MONTHLY DINNER & SHOW FUNDRAISERS FEATURING SOME OF NORTH AMERICA’S BEST BLUES BANDS * PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES

February 16 –　From Vancouver/Toronto – HARPDOG BROWN & THE TRAVELIN’ BLUES SHOW w. SUGAR BROWN www.harpdogbrown.com www.sugarbrownmusic.com

Vancouver’s Harpdog Brown has won the Maple Blues Award for Best Harmonica Player the past 2 years running. He plays “Old School” Blues – vintage ‘40’s and ‘50’s “lo-fi” – with his great deep voice and harp backed by Jordan Edmonds playing great guitar and Pat Darcus on upright bass. They’re joined for this show by Sugar Brown – another “real deal” Bluesman – on guitar.

DINNER & SHOW $65 (plus HST)

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

All shows run from 7-11 pm and include a delicious full course buffet dinner followed by the show and dancing. There are great Door Prizes at every show and a Big Draw for two Grand Prizes at the end of the season from all of the Comment Cards submitted over the year.

Date :

Friday, February 16, 2018 from 7 to 11pm

Event location :

2 Bedford St. Westport, ON

Contact :

James Doran
Phone contact: Call 613-273-3636 or 1-888-COVEINN
E-mail: info@coveinn.com
Website: www.BluesOnTheRideau.ca ; 
www.coveinn.com

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people in Canada 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.

Many people give gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Common gifts are letters, cards, presents and gifts to the person with whom they have or want to have a romantic relationship. Valentine’s Day cards are often red or pink and decorated with images of hearts, red roses, teddy bears, presents or happy couples kissing or embracing.

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 :

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Event location :

Westport, ON, Canada

February 11th at 2pm join us for a special Story Fest.  Click on here to register for Story Fest 2018 The Road Back Home Again.    Tales from Six Sesquicentennial Months at Sea with James Raffan.

Our favourite storyteller, Dr. James Raffan (MCSM), will be providing a wonderful afternoon of community magic, with tales from new discoveries and exploration. This is a fundraiser for Seeley’s Bay Steps Up. You can expect to laugh, learn something, and leave with a warm feeling of connectedness to this place.

Date :

Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2pm

Event location :

Seeley’s Bay Community Centre

Contact :

Website: www.visitseeleysbay.ca

Date :

Friday, February 9, 2018 from 6 to 9pm

Event location :

The Cove
2 Bedford St.
Westport, Ontario K0G1X0 Canada

Contact :

Phone: 613.273.363
Website: www.coveinn.com
http://www.taylorangusmusic.com/

Cook together in the community kitchen on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month! What’s Cooking in Westport is on the 1st Tuesday each month (10am-1pm) at the Free Methodist Church! Learn new skills, take home food. Childcare is available.

Join us to try new foods and recipes, share a meal, bring extras home, have a good time, and meet new people in your community. We pick the recipes together, focusing on local, seasonal, budget-friendly ingredients. Some months we have a specific cultural theme, a guest speaker from the community, or a special event.

The group is facilitated by Registered Dietitian, Kate Earl, from Country Roads Community Health Centre. We discuss different nutrition and food safety topics each month and members share healthy eating tips with each other.

The program is FREE. There is no cost to participate. We also offer free childcare. Please ask us if you need help with travel costs. All we ask from you is that you participate in the cooking (and clean up!), come ready to have fun, and be open to trying new foods.

Date :

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10 am to 1 pm

Event location :

Free Methodist Church
Westport, ON, Canada

Contact :

Kate
Phone contact: 613-272-2799 X237
E-mail: kearl@crchc.on.ca
Website: https://www.crchc.on.ca/nutrition/

Stay active during the spring/summer months. Join us for a free outdoor walking program! Meet at Lockwood Park – 31 Spring Street Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle Rain or Shine – excluding extreme weather conditions OPEN TO EVERYONE For questions about participating or volunteering, Contact Emily Beelen 613-272-2799 Ext.256

This event is OPEN TO EVERYONE

Date :

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 9am to 5pm
Friday, January 26, 2018 from 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 9am to 5pm

Event location :

Lockwood Park – 31 Spring Street
Westport, ON

Contact :

Contact: Emily Beelen (for questions about participating or volunteering)

Founded in 1976, Westport Community Centre has a seasonal rink open from Early September to Late March. Equipped with canteen and heated spectator seating.

Date :

Monday, January 22, 2018 from 4:30 to 6 pm

Event location :

Westport Community Arena 37,
Village of Westport, ON

Contact :

Website: https://www.villageofwestport.ca/westport-community-centre-1

WAC’s Some Kind of Choir will be starting it’s third season this January. If you love to sing, join us Sunday afternoons for choir practice. There are no auditions and no experience is needed. With a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment, everyone and anyone can discover the simple joy of singing. Register and pay online or through mail.

Choir Director:

Cordon Purcell is a Music Therapist working in Leeds and Grenville. She is currently completing her Masters of Music Therapy degree at Concordia University in Montreal. She hails from Prescott, grew up singing in choirs in Brockville, and continued singing throughout university. Choir is something that she loves to do, and she is excited to work with Some Kind of Choir for a second year!

Registration:

Registration is $50 per person. Completed registration forms and cheques can be sent to Westport Arts Council, P.O. Box 2, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0. Forms can also be emailed to info@westportartscouncil.com and registration paid through email transfer.

Registration form: payments@westportartscouncil.com

Fee: $50/person

Date :

Sundays, January 7 to April 21, 2018 from 2 to 4 pm

Event location :

Knox Presbyterian Church Hall,

Concession St, Westport

Contact :
Website: westporartscouncil.com

BINGO every Monday night at the Upper Rideau Branch 542 (Westport) 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. 

CHAFFEY’S LOCK COMMUNITY HALL MARKET SQUARE every Sunday from late May to October.  Local crafts persons and artists.

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 613-876-3884; every Wednesday morning from 10am to Noon at the Newboro Community Hall call 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 LUNCH The 1st Friday of the month at the Elgin Municipal Complex – 11:30am to 12:30pm soup and sandwiches.  It’s a pay-what-you-can lunch. Contact Linda Carr 613-272-2227.  The 4^th Tuesday of every month at the Portland United Church from 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.

DELTA McMUFFIN LIGHT BREAKFAST every Saturday morning from 7:30am to 10am at Delta United Church.  $5 will get you coffee with an egg & English muffin and a chance to meet your neighbours.  Everyone is welcome.

EUCHRE is played Monday afternoons at the South Elmsley Community Hall (Marie Jordan at 613-283-4035), Tuesday 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 Upper Rideau Branch 542, Westport (Joan Thompson 613-273-5613) and at the Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 613-928-2712).  Forfar Euchre is every Friday at 7:30pm in the hall.

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Monday of every month at 1:30pm at Community Home Support  Services, 40 Sunset Blvd Suite D, Perth.  Contact Melissa McDougall at 613-267-6400 melissam@chclc.ca 

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 Upper Rideau Branch 542, Westport.