Join us for this FREE 3-day virtual, family-friendly event on backyard biodiversity and land art. Using the principles of a choose-your-own-adventure, the day you plan is entirely up to you. You are encouraged to mix and match your favourite offerings for a good old-fashioned outdoor (and indoor) adventure.

With a selection of live interactive video streaming sessions and pre-recorded webinars, paired with print-and-build land art activities, print-and-hike self-guided hikes (that can be done in any neighbourhood), backyard bioblitzing packages that teach the basics of identifying species, and iNaturalist guides, there is sure to be something for everyone. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252080655983652/

Date :
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2020 from 9:45 am – 5:00 pm

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Organizer: Wintergreen Studios

Phone number: (613) 273-8745

E-mail: info@wintergreenstudios.com

Website: http://www.wintergreenstudios.com/events/labb-2020

Grab your “sticks”, your project, and head to the Elgin Community Hall to share your enthusiasm for hand work & reading. All ages, abilities, and types of needle craft projects are welcome. Space limited to 15 people, please wear a mask and physical distance.

Date :
December 4, 11, 18, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Event location :
Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact :
lauralee@rlpl.ca or call 613-359-5315 during desk hours

Our tech troubleshooter is available most Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the main branch in Elgin to provide one-on-one support with any tech problems you encounter.

This is an open, drop-in style session for questions or problems you may have with devices, gadgets or using our computers.

You don’t have to register but for more information contact us tech@rlpl.ca or call (613) 359-5315.

Date :
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 10am – 12pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 26 Halladay St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Parents and caregivers with children birth to 6 are invited for play, literacy activities and storytime, first and third Tuesday morning at the Delta Branch. Drop-in and always free! An early years nurse from Country Roads Community Health Centre will be available for baby or child check-ups and breast feeding support at some sessions.

Date :
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 9:30am – 11:30am

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
For more information contact Laura Lee ( lauralee@rlpl.ca ) or call (613) 359-5315.

This is our first venture into one of Eastern Ontario’s best live music rooms. Hoping our regulars come on out for some dinner and dancing. Its going to be a great night!

While this group of musicians have been friends a long time it was only the summer of 2017 that the idea to play together was born. After a total of two rehearsals we hit the stage for our first gig and it was obvious that we were onto something. Four distinct voices all capable of singing the lead, blended together for some sweet sounds. The set list came together quickly and is evolving constantly.

Date :
Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 3 to 6am

Event location :
The Cove Country Inn, 2 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0, Westport, Canada

Contact :
Website: http://countryrocks.ca

The Rideau Lakes Local History Centre is located at 18 King St. beside the Library Branch and Firehall in Delta.  The Centre is open (most) Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm or by appointment.

If you need assistance with a local history or genealogy search please direct your questions to Susan Warren at the following email address: rideaulakeshistory@gmail.com

Date :
Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 1pm to 4pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-272-0241 Website: https://rideaulakeslibrary.ca/

Mike Cochrane will continue his Facebook live “Virtual Open Mic Night” tonight at 8-9:30pm. Here’s what he said about the event:

“A weekly get together for virtual guitar and drinks. I’m more than happy to take requests and play for the evening for those of you who are missing getting together at your local.”

Friend Mike on Facebook if you haven’t already and join in on the fun every Thursday night at 8pm!

Date :
Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 8pm to 9:30pm

Event location :
Wesport, Ontario

Contact :
Organizer: Mike Cochrane

e-mail: cochrane.mike1@gmail.com

Website: https://web.facebook.com/mike.cochrane.355?_rdc=1&_rdr

BINGO Doors open at 6:00pm:  Elgin Lions Hall – Thursdays ; Westport Legion-Upper Rideau Branch 542 – Mondays

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

EUCHRE

Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 613-928-2712).
Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room on Mondays at noon (Doug Summers 613-359-5744)
Westport Upper Rideau Branch 542 – Thursday evenings (Joan Thompson 613-273-5613)

CHAFFEYS LOCK COMMUNITY HALL MARKET SQUARE every Sunday from late May to October.  Local craftspersons and artists.

CLOGGING – at the Newboro Community Hall every Wednesday evening at 7pm and at the South Elmsley Municipal Complex (OPP Offices on Hwy 15) Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm. This is a fun way to exercise and expand your dance talents! Classes are $2 a class. Sponsored by the Newboro Recreation Committee. Cal Dorothy for details 613-272-8053.

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.

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.

Delta United Church:  Monday mornings from 8am to 10:30am  (Pat Philips 613-928-2712)
Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall:  Friday mornings from 9:30am (Linda Carr 613-272-2227)
Morton – Morton Mug:  Tuesday mornings (Linda Gamble 613-876-3884)
Newboro Community Hall:  Wednesday mornings from 10am to Noon (Joan 613-272-2393)
Portland Community Hall: Thursday mornings (Betty James 613-272-2461)

COMMUNITY FARMERS 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.

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. Call Arvin Riskie for info 613-928-2091.

COMMUNITY LUNCHES

Elgin Municipal Complex:  1st Friday of the month – 11:30am to 12:30pm soup and sandwiches. Pay-What-You-Can ( Linda Carr 613-272-2227)
Portland United Church:  4^th Tuesday of every month – noon to 1pm (613-272-2002).

SPAGHETTI DINNERS

Elgin Lions Hall:   2nd Friday of the month – combines their very popular Quiz Night with the spaghetti dinner (teams of 6 start the game at 7pm)
Portland Legion: 1st Friday of every month
Westport Upper Rideau Branch 542:  3^rd Friday of the month

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Thursday of every month at 1:30pm at Rideau Community Health Services, 2 Gould Street, Unit 118, Smiths Falls.  Contact margaux.wolfe@parkinson.ca

Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter Shawn McCullough helps you break up your work week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and is currently performing with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!

Hear the next best thing in the local music scene at the Open Mic! You can win a Gift Certificate to The Cove nightly with crowd response AND/OR get your name in the draw for a guitar at the end of each season of Wings ‘n Tunes and Rack ‘n Tunes.

Have a NIGHT out on the town with MUSIC and a pound of The Cove’s classic breaded WINGS with Fries or your choice of side for $17 + HST.

Date :
March 29, 2020 from 1 to 4pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: (613) 273-3636

Website: http://www.coveinn.com/

When it comes to storytelling, Brock Zeman is a master craftsman. The Canada-based singer-songwriter has spent the past 12 years carving and chiseling Americana soundscapes, drawing from roots-rock and alternative country. But what separates Zeman from his contemporaries isn’t a willingness to speak truth – it’s his unwillingness to conform to the rules of Nashville and the traditional framework of genre. What gives Zeman’s stories force isn’t that he’s just singing a narrative – he’s living it…

Brock plays the Cove on Friday March 13th from 6-9pm. Join us for a great night!

Date :
March 13, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: (613) 273-3636

Website: http://coveinn.com/