Hello! helloo, oo, o, o. Anyone out there?
So we are coming into that big month where things get warmer…Come and join us to celebrate! On the third month of the year, here are three great reasons to come!

1. LIVE MUSIC…at least three nights per week!
2. ROOMS SPECIALS, super inexpensive…Stay overnight and relax!
3. DAILY FOOD SPECIALS…always creative, always tasty!

MARCH EVENTS @ The Cove

 
Enjoy Weekly Specials…
Seniors Tuesdays. 25% Off Food All Day for Age 55+! – 11.30am – 8pm
Soup ‘n Sandwich Thursdays (Sandwich and Cup of Soup) $6 – 11.30pm – 3pm
MARCH ROOMS SPECIAL!
Sun-Thurs, Standard Room $75, Jacuzzi Suite $100 (plus HST and includes
breakfast)

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock,
Westport) 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Tue.Mar.1 AUSTRALIAN WINE DINNER (5 Course Meal with Wine Pairings) 6-9pm, $75

Fri.Mar.4 ICE-NO SLICE (Vocal/Sax/Piano Jazz Trio, Kingston) 6-9pm www.timsax.com

Sat.Mar.5 HEAD OVER HEELS (Guitar/Vocal Duo, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.Mar.11 HEAD OVER HEELS (Guitar/Vocal Duo, Gananoque) 6-9pm www.kevinheadmusic.com

Sat.Mar.12 SPENCER EVANS (Piano/Vocal, Kingston) 7-10pm

Thu.Mar.17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY with Turpin’s Trial (Kingston) 6-10pm www.turpinstrail.com (Almost Sold Out!)

Fri.Mar.18 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce Let’s call this one the St. Patrick’s Day Hangover Party!!!

Sat.Mar.19 SHAWN McCullough (Country Guitar, Westport) 7-11pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Mar.25 Choose the Blues Presents: Blues on the Rideau with ANGEL
FORREST BAND (Montréal) 7-11pm $65 Buffet & Show www.angelforrest.ca
www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sat.Mar.26 JEF LEESON with SHAWN McCULLOUGH & JEFF CALLERY (Live and
Unplugged Recording, Country/Rock) 8-11pm $10 www.jefleeson.com

Sun.Mar.27 EASTER BUFFET All the trimmings, Bring the family! 5-8pm
$25/person

Contact :

***Reservations Suggested from All Events
info@coveinn.com
www.coveinn.com
1.888.COVE.INN
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www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn

International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural & political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity.

Will you help challenge conscious and unconscious bias? Imagine a world where women and girls can thrive. This International Women’s Day, what will you do to drive gender parity? How can you help women and girls achieve their ambitions? The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won’t close entirely until 2133. That’s way too long to wait. Help ensure women and men’s contributions are equally valued.

Will you take action to help create an equal future where everyone’s strengths and differences are truly valued?

This event will take place in Westport Ontario at the 8 of March. Try to Promote Breastfeeding and SUPPORT women to rich there goal to breastfeed there babeis!

Date :

March 8

Location event :

Westport ON

Contact :

internationalwomensday.com

When: March 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford Street (@ the Corner of Bedford and Main Streets)

Cost: $75

For additional information click here.

Enjoy a 5 course meal with wine pairings featuring some viticultural history and inside information on the Aussie wine making machine! Sommelier and co-Manager of The Cove, Seamus Cowan tells stories of his experience in the great Hunter Valley of New South Wales (home of his twin brother Jeff!).

Bring your friends and/or meet new ones at this most enjoyable night of authentic Australian cuisine from Chef Joanne Edwards and her team paired with the finest offerings of Australian wines.

Feel the life and warmth of Australia!
5 courses with wine pairings, $75/person.
Reservations Only
Comfortable overnight with Room and Dinner packages available. $200 Standard Room or $225 Jacuzzi Suite + HST + Gratuity. Includes full hot breakfast.

MENU
Seared Barramundi with Sweet Corn, Chanterelles and Lemongrass
Brokenwood Semillon 2014 (Hunter Valley)
Tamarind Glazed Smoked Duck with Beet Carpaccio, Fennell, Tangerine and Tarragon
Willunga 100 Grenache 2013 (McLaren Vale)
Kangaroo on Sourdough with Fig Relish, Bushgarden Cheese, Chorizo Mayo and Lotus Root
Hollick “The Bard” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (Coonawarra)
Massaman Curry with Macadamia Nut Crusted Lamb
Mitolo “Jester” Shiraz 2013 (McLaren Vale)
Chocolate Cream with Yuzu, Banana, Sesame and Meringue
McWilliam’s “Morning Light” Botrytis Semillon 2010 (Hunter Valley)

***Items Subject to Change***
Poster by Jeff Cowan Design
Reservations Only, call 1.888.COVE.INN

***Only the Munchie Menu is available aside from Wine Dinner***

Join us Friday night (19th February) at 6:30 pm in Westport at the United Church Hall for the Westport Film Society presentation of a movie starring Jim Carrey and directed by Peter Weir about a man who realizes his life is a reality tv show.

More info email westportfilm@gmail.com

Hope January flashes by…Now deep into winter, snow is on the ground and we are ready for some outdoor fun! Enjoy snow Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Snowmobiling all at your doorstep. Foley Mountain Conservation Area is calling your name! Cozy up to a fireplace inside with your favourite person and your favourite drink! Afterall, Valentine’s is just on the horizon, Groundhog Day is just around the corner and Winter Carnival is back…

FEBRUARY EVENTS @ The Cove

Enjoy Weekly Specials…
Trivia Night Mondays with Prizes! Starting Jan.11 6pm
Seniors Tuesdays. 25% Off Food All Day for Age 55+!
Soup ‘n Sandwich Thursdays (Sandwich and Cup of Soup) $6
FEBRUARY ROOMS 25% Off Sun-Thurs! Standard Room $75, Jacuzzi Suite $100

Every Wednesday WINGS ‘n TUNES with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Country/Rock, Westport) 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.Feb.5 ART LAJAMBE (Country/Rock Guitar, Stoney Lake) 6-9pm

www.artlajambe.com

Sat.Feb.6 HEAD OVER HEELS (Guitar/Vocal Duo, Gananoque) 6-9pm

www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.Feb.12 JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock, Kemptville) 6-9pm

www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Sat.Feb.13 VALENTINE’S DINNER 3 Course Meal with a Glass of Bubbly, Music by HEAD OVER HEELS (Folk/Jazz/Blues) 6-9pm $50/person Reservations Only

www.kevinheadmusic.com

valentines 2016 menu
Sun.Feb.14 WESTPORT WINTER CARNIVAL AFTER PARTY with SHAWN McCULLOUGH & HENRY NORWOOD (Country, Westport/Perth) 4-8pm

www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

www.facebook.com/HenryNorwoodArtist/

Fri.Feb.19 Blues on the Rideau Presents: JACK DeKEYZER BAND (Toronto) 7-11pm $65 Buffet & Show

www.jackdekeyzer.com

www.bluesontherideau.ca

Sat.Feb.20 CHRIS MURPHY (Celtic/Folk, Perth Road Village) 6-9pm

www.turpinstrail.com

Fri.Feb.26 MATTY McKECHNIE & ALI McCORMICK (Folk/Pop, Ottawa/Perth) 6-9pm

www.graven.bandcamp.com

www.alimccormick.com

Sat.Feb.27 HEAD OVER HEELS (Guitar/Vocal Duo, Gananoque) 6-9pm

www.kevinheadmusic.com

Tue.Mar.1 AUSTRALIAN WINE DINNER 5 Course Meal with Wine Pairings 6-9pm $75

The Winter Carnival this year will be spread over 2 weekends.

The first weekend, Saturday Feb.6/2016 begins with the Westport Lions Club Pond Hockey
Tournament. It takes place on Sand Lake at The Lions Club beach if you are interested in participating
contact Bob Reddick at 273-3499.
There will be food and drink and lots of outdoor family fun

The second weekend, begins Friday Feb.12/2016, at The Westport Community Center with our own
Westport Jr. B Rideaus taking on The Brockville Tiki’s. The Theme is ” fill the rink”.
Before the Game, there will be a Special Presentation to FOTA from Aviva. $50,000 dollar Cheque.
In addition, FOTA will be honoring its many Supporters and Volunteers.
Watch for the Mayors Challenge……it should be a blast.
Lots of Draws and Prizes

Saturday Feb. 13/2016, opens up with The 29th Annual Wolf Lake Howl Fishing Derby
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend…no license required for Ontario Residents.
Pike, Pickerel,Ling and Perch categories.
Cash and Draw Prizes.
Tickets available at: Norris Live Bait, Kudrinko’s , Bennett Bait and Tackle in Smith Falls and Wings Live Bait in Lynhurst
$15.00 Dollars per person, children under 12 free.
Final Weigh In will be at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon.
Canteen available
Hey, if you have not tried ice fishing this is your chance to get it off your bucket list. Talk about Family Fun !!!!

Sunday Feb. 14/2016, opens up with the Westport Arts Council’s Winter Games
This Event takes place at the Westport Community Center’s Parking Lot .
Begins at 11 am with Horse and Wagon rides around the streets of Westport. 16 to 18 people per ride, no charge, donation only.
Hot food and beverage will be available outside until 4pm, thanks to John Pringle and Cottage Coffee House.
Also at 11, Westwinds Farm will provide a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides for the Kids to enjoy.
The Winter Games will begin at 1pm. These games consist of: Crosscut Sawing, Nail Hammering,Fresh Egg Maraton and Tug of war.
The teams will see: Business vs Business, Service Club vs Service Club, Fire Dept. vs Fire Dept., Seniors vs Seniors and last but not least
Kids vs Kids.
This will be an exciting afternoon.
Plaques already hang at Town Hall for the winners of last years events and those same plaques will awarded to the winners of this years Events
Everyone is invited back to the Cove at 4 pm for free live entertainment. (Shawn and Henry)
Also on Sunday: The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 Westport Presents: Sundary In the Country

Happy Valentine’s day.

Bring your Valentine to Westport’s own ” Sunday in the Country” with the one and only Jeff Code and his band Silver Wings.
Event gets underway 2 until 6 pm. $10 per person.
Light lunch served.

Monday Feb.15/2016, this Event takes place at North Crosby’s Shlington Park. 1 until 4 pm.
Outside: Skating and Snowshoeing
Inside: Crafts and Karaoke and Hot Chocolate.
Mayors Challenge, don’t miss it , should be fun

This Winter Carnival has been made possible by 7 different groups, that have come together to promote Westport and Area Winter carnival.
The Westport Arts Council
The Westport Lions Club
The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br. 542
The Wolf Lake Howl Group
The Westport Jr.B Rideaus
The Westport Parks and Rec Committee
The North Crosby Parks and Rec. Committee.

The Sponsor for this entire Event:: Jim Archambault and Rideau Valley Hearth and Home.
When you run into Jim, thank him for his support, we really appreciate it.

Family Day is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan on the 15th of February. In British Columbia, Family Day falls on the second Monday of February. Family Day gives families the chance to spend time together. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.

Activities to discover during that day…

On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities.

As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends.

Public Life

In the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia many people have a day off work and schools are generally closed on Family Day. Many businesses and organizations are closed, but post offices may be open. Public transport services may run to their usual or reduced timetables.

In the province of Manitoba, the third Monday of February is a general holiday, known as Louis Riel Day. Many people have a day off work and school and many businesses, organizations and stores are closed. In some communities, stores are open after noon. Public transport services may run to Sunday or holiday timetables. In rural areas, there may be no services.

Background history of the « family day »

Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008. British Columbia observes Family Day as a statutory holiday for the first time in 2013. One of the reasons for introducing Family Day was that there was a long period when there were no holidays from New Year’s Day until Good Friday.

NEWBORO ANNUAL FISHING DERBY sponsored by the Newboro Recreation Committee – Adults compete in the morning, children compete in the afternoon.

Prizes galore, fun and fishing tales abound! For details about this event.

Contact Kim at freedomlanecreations@hotmail.com.

PANCAKE SUPPER – February 9 –

Tri-Church Pancake Supper at LOMBARDY FAIR GROUNDS.

Call 613-284-1177 for information

Shrove Tuesday Dinner at ST.MARY’S, NEWBORO. Ham and scalloped potato dinner with pancakes for dessert – 2 sittings at 5pm and 6:15pm. For information and tickets, call Joan Wright 613-272-2393