Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category.

Winter Arrangement Workshop

ID-1002563Come to the Portland Community Hall on Friday, December 5 from 10am-1pm and create your very own Christmas Arrangement. Join Terri Olivo as she guides you in making your own outdoor holiday winter arrangement!
Workshop brought to you by the Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library.
$25.00 per person. Register at friends.rideaulakeslibrary@gmail.com
or call 613-485-6528 (first come , first served).
Funds raised will support the Box of Books Program.

St. Edward`s CWL Christmas Bazaar

ChristmasSt. Edwards Christian Women’s League is having a Christmas Craft Bazaar on December 6 from 9am-1:30pm in the St. Edward’s gymnasium. You’ll find artisan crafted Christmas decorations and fresh baked goodies.

To support you local Christian Women’s league come out and see what the ladies have been creating!

Westport Christmas Farmers Market

ID-100165685Saturday, December 6th  2014- Westport Christmas Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rideau Vista Public School (9921 County Road 42), Westport. Come out to the picturesque Village of Westport and find that one of a kind gift for that special someone on your list.  The Christmas Market features local chefs, bakers, crafters, and artisans who will be showcasing a wide variety of unique handmade gift ideas. Rideau Vista Public School will also be holding a Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser.  For more information, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or info@westportfarmersmarket.ca. Also visit www.westportfarmersmarket.ca.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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.

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!

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

November Events at The Cove

Just letting you know there are some amazing November Events at The Cove. Come and dine at our Roast Beef Buffet, available every Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm. Just letting you know.
Look forward to seeing you!

 

Hell of a Halloween Party

Fri.Oct.31
HELL OF A HALLOWEEN PARTY with The Spencer Evans Trio 9-11:30pm
Prizes for Best Costume! All the crazy creepy hits!

 

Sat.Nov.1, 15, 22 + 29, Wed.Nov.5
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal/Guitar Duo) 6-9pm
Sweet Acoustic Sounds!
www.kevinheadmusic.com

 

Wed.Nov.12 + 19
WINGS ‘n TUNES with Shawn McCullough (Country/Rock) 6-9pm
Weekly midweek tunes with the locals! $10 Wings and Fries!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Hunter's Ball

Thu.Nov.6
HUNTER’S BALL with Shawn McCullough + Wade Foster (Country) 8-11pm
An annual tradition…now at The Cove.
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
KEWT Terry Tuft & Kathryn Briggs

Fri.Nov.7
TERRY TUFTS + KATHRYN BRIGGS – K.E.W.T. (Folk) 8-11pm
Legendary Canadian Folk Guitar player with his partner in their new project. Fantastic, Mind Blowing! Celebrate Terry’s 60th birthday and 40th year in the Music Business!
www.terrytufts.com
www.kathrynbriggs.com

 

Sat.Nov.8
LONG SAULT TRIO (Folk/Jazz) 6-9pm
A new thing! Appalachian to jazz to folk to blues…
www.lindagrenier.com/long-sault-trio

 

Fri.Nov.14
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Country/Rock) 6-9pm
A music treat. Solo!
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce

Thurs.Nov.20
Westport Christmas Fashion Show12-2pm
Featuring Fashions and Accessories from Local Westport Businesses! Door Prizes! Please bring a Children’s Winter Clothing Item in Support of our Winter Wear for Kids Drive for our Local Public Schools. An annual great cause. $25 Lunch and Show Tickets available at The Cove, Seasons of Westport and some other participating stores.
www.coveinn.com

FATHEAD PosterFri.Nov.21
BLUES on the RIDEAU with FATHEAD (Toronto) 7-11pm $60 Buffet + Show
Juno and Maple Blues Award Winners!
www.fathead.biz

 

Sat.Nov.29
SANTA CLAUS PARADE with HENRY NORWOOD + Friends (Country) 1-4pm
Local Country star Phenom with his band! Always a cozy party!
www.facebook.com/HenryNorwoodArtist

 

Look for great daily and weekly specials. Always creative, always well priced!

 

For More Info and Reservations, please visit:

www.coveinn.com
www.facebook.com/thecovecountryinn
info@coveinn.com
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.