Posts tagged ‘Community Explore Westport’

Christmas at the Mill

ID-1001305The Old Stone Mill and the Old Town Hall will be open as part of Lower Beverley Lake Park’s “Celebrating the Season” which features in excess of 75,000 Christmas lights. The candles will be burning in the Old Stone Mill with guides tours at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The Old Town Hall will be open to provide some warmth. See the Celebrating the Season 2014 brochure for all the details about Celebrating the Season.

Come to the Old Stone Mill every Saturday this month until Saturday, December 20 and enjoy our seasonal activities. There will be caroling and of course lighted windows and Christmas decorations.

Westport Christmas Home Tour

ID-100222539Six Beautiful Westport homes will open their doors on December 4 between 10:00am and 3:00pm for your visiting enjoyment. Come and visit these lovely homes all decked out in their Christmas finery and displaying wonderful items available at many of Westport’s businesses. Enjoy light refreshments and meet these superb hostesses: Judith Allen, Debbie Bird, Angela Elster (Stepping Stone), Cathy Hay, Lori Thronton and the Knox Presbyterian Church.

Register at the Westport Town Hall from 9;30 to 10:30am. Tickets $15.00 through Paypal, Murphy’s and The Cove in Westport, and The Running Goat in Perth.

Don’t Miss It this year!

Thousand Islands Playhouse December Line Up

ID-100209525Looking for a theatrical pick me up? We’ve got the cure for what ails you! This December join us at the Thousand Islands Playhouse for one of these fantastic shows, beginning with our play readings of Siberian Summer, Bruiser and Lore. We have two Christmas pieces in the works and the Broadway hit, RENT coming up this month. Here’s a complete list of shows and times:

PLAY READINGS
Siberian Summer
Thursday, December 4, 2014
7:30pm

Bruiser
Friday, December 5, 2014
7:30pm

Lore
Saturday, December 6, 2014
7:30pm

Bed & Breakfast
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
7:30pm

CHRISTMAS SHOWS
Home for the Holidays- Cabaret Music Series
Sunday, December 7, 2014
2:30pm

A World Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2014
2:30pm

THEATRICAL PRESENTATION
RENT
Thursday, December 11, 2014
8pm

Friday, December 12, 2014
8pm

Saturday, December 13, 2014
2pm
8pm

For more information and tickets visit the Thousand Islands Playhouse on the web.

Free Family Skate by Tangled Garden Cafe and Review-Mirror

ID-10043365Tangled Garden Cafe and Review-Mirror would like to extend a Christmas present to the community of Westport, free family skate at the Westport arena.

These two days should be marked on your calendar so you and your family can come out and enjoy some precious time together having fun on the ice with your friends and family.

Monday December 29-  11am to 12 noon
Monday February 16- 11 am to 12 noon
(family day)

So from all of us at Tangled Garden and Review-Mirror, Merry Christmas!

A Holiday Affair

A Holiday AffairIt’s that time of year again, come to the vendor and craft show at the North Crosby Community Centre in Westport November 30th, 9am-3pm. There will be a variety of local artisans and quality goods for sale as well as local vendors and commercial goods.

Whether you are starting your christmas shopping or just finishing, there is guaranteed to be fabulous treats fro the ones you love and those you’re thinking about.

Tea, coffee and goodies will be served by the girls PFC U15 Soccer Team. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the North Leeds Toy Drive.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Blues on the Rideau Presents – Fathead

FatheadThe great Toronto band – 2X Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award winners – FATHEAD www.fathead.biz returned to BOTR @ The Cove last Friday – the 4th visit since the Series started – and once again showed why they are one of the crowd favourites.  This time around they were missing their fabulous lead singer JOHN MAYS who unfortunately is going through some tough medical issues right now but the lovely and talented MISS ROBIN BANK$ stepped in as a Special Guest and did a superb job. It was a full house and a happy one – the dance floor remained packed all night (as always at BOTR @ The Cove) and both FATHEAD and ROBIN sold a bunch of their new CD’s – “Fatter Than Ever” and “Modern Classics”.
The Cove’s sumptuous buffet included roasted pork loin with applesauce, a spicy pineapple chicken, butternut squash ravioli, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies and salads. And the chocolate torte square w. raspberry sauce dessert was to die for!
Westport Food Bank$600 was raised – plus some food and additional cash donations – for the WESTPORT FOOD BANK. The audience also stepped up big time with $300 in contributions to the HELP JOHN MAYS OUT Fund with everyone sending their love and best wishes to John for a full and speedy recovery. (If you want to help John out during this tough time you can do so on the FATHEAD websitewww.fathead.biz)
COMMENT CARDS
“Another fantastic Blues night at The Cove! Fathead and Robin Banks were awesome! 10 out of 10 for everything – as usual :-)”
Joan & Greg Mumford, Kingston (have attended many BOTR shows)
“Food was amazing. Band excellent. The ‘fill in’ singer Robin Banks was at the top of her game. 9’s and 10’s for venue and sound, 11 out of 10 for the food, service and band!”
Ellie Russell, Sydenham (has attended 5 previous shows)
“Warm and cozy. Like a big family party! 10 out of 10 for everything, 15 for the service!”
Margie Norwood, Westport (multiple show attendee)
“Eclectic audience, awesome band, good time! 9’s and 10’s for everything”
Harold McPhail, Almonte (first-timer)
“Loved the lights on the ceiling – they added great atmosphere. And couldn’t believe how good the sound was in the space. Terrific! 10 out of 10 for everything – 10+ for the food and service”
Jennifer Klatt, Brockville (first-timer)
Fathead ConertBOTR @ THE COVE takes a break over Christmas but returns with a roar in 2015 with the mighty JACK DE KEYZER & his band on JANUARY 23. Tickets are already selling fast for this night so call and reserve now. And BOTR tickets make a great CHRISTMAS GIFT for the Blues lover on your List!
DINNER & SHOW still only $60
Proceeds go to support local charities
Well-priced accommodation at The Cove and nearby B&B’s
Advance reservations required
CALL THE COVE to RESERVE (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN
For the complete 2015 BOTR LINE-UP – with audio links and YOU TUBE’s of the bands – visit www.bluesontherideau.ca
Blues on the RideauBlues on The Rideau is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS  www.choosetheblues.ca in co-operation with THE COVE INN, Westport ON www.coveinn.com with support from DAN AYKROYD WINES www.danaykroydwines.com, 101.9 DAWG FM Ottawa www.dawgfm.com and LAKE 88 Perth/Rideau Lakes www.lake88.ca
WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON! See you in the New Year

Christmas Fashion Show

ID-100123867Hi ladies,
Just a quick note to mention/remind all of you that The Cove is hosting the Annual Christmas Fashion Show onThu.Nov.20 @ 12-2pm!
It’s always a great afternoon with great food, friends and fashions AND the opportunity to score some door prizes!
As always, we are supporting a charity. This season it is the Kids Winter Wear for Kids Drive for the LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS! We are asking you kindly try to bring a Children’s Winter Clothing item if you can…
The wonderful June Acason is organizing and Councillor Jackalyn Brady is MC!
Tickets at Seasons of Westport and The Cove. Hope to see you out on the town and please tell your friends!
Thanks and all the best for the upcoming holiday season,
All of us @ The Cove
1.888.COVE.INN

Lyndhurst Santa Clause Parade

Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade 2014smLyndhurst Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Village of Lyndhurst
2pm sharp
Free candy for all children attending, handed out by Santa at the Library.
Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Services will be collecting non-perishable food for the food bank.

All Floats Welcome!
Line up at the old school grounds on Oakel St.
12:30pm
Entry Fee is a donation to the food bank. No pre-registration required.
Free hot chocolate and hot dogs for participants after the parade.

Cash prizes in each category:
Best Local Business
Best Out of Town Business
Best Private
Best Local Organization
Best out of Town Organization
Best Horses

For more information please call Velma Kelsey 613.928.2786.

Tech Workshops at the Rideau Lakes Public Library

ID-10090165The Rideau Public Library teaches you how to use computer software, and new technologies in an increasingly technical world.

Workshop is free but spaces are limited. Call (613) 359-5315 or email rlplibrary@gmail.com to register.

Recreation Summit

ID-100109950November 20th is the RURAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (RRA) of Lanark, Leeds – Grenville will be hosting their annual day-long Recreation Summit at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Keynote speakers, displays, panel discussions, fabulous lunch and great networking opportunities all for just $25.00. If you are interested in outdoor recreation, volunteer with community groups, are a professional in the recreation or health care field, an educator or sport enthusiast then this day is for you. Details are available from the Chair of RRA (Rural Recreation Association) Bonnie.Schnittker@healthunit.org