Spring has finally begun and Rideau Lakes residents are finally outdoors enjoying themselves. If you’re still looking for some fun events this May, join us at The Cove for concerts, dinners and more. Read on and find an event for you!

Every Wednesday until May.28
WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar/vocal)
6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.May.2
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo)
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Sat.May.3
THE NIGHT IS YOUNG: A Musical Tribute to Neil Young
feat. Seamus Cowan, Jason Kent, Eric Lawrance and Rob Radford
8-11pm

Sun.May.4
Sunday Roots Matinees
JAMES RYCE & TOP SHELF (Kingston, Old Time Country)
1-4pm
www.jamesryce.com

Fri.May.9 and Sat.May.10 (Saturday SOLD OUT)
Blues on the Rideau Presents
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto)
7-11pm
Reservations Only
www.davidrotundo.com
www.bluesontherideau.ca

Tue.May.13
SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE DINNER
5 Course Dinner with Wine Pairings! WOW!
6-9pm

Fri.May.16
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar/vocal)
6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Sat.May.17
Westport Arts Council Fundraiser
SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY with THE KEY-LITES (Montreal, Soul)
www.thekeylites.com
www.westportartscouncil.ca

Sun.May.18
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) on the Patio
12:30-3:30pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.23
SUNFIELDS (Montreal, Alt-Country Pop)
feat. Jason Kent
8-11pm
www.sunfieldsband.com

Sun.May.25
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) on the Patio
12:30-3:30pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.30
ACOUSTIC SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE
with Mike Cochrane, Seamus Cowan, Kevin Head & Eric Lawrance
8-11pm

Sun.Jun.1
Sunday Roots Matinees
FOLEY MOUNTAIN PLAYBOYS (Kingston, Folk/Bluegrass)
feat. Tom Savage
1-4pm
www.tomsavage.ca

The Rideau Lakes Figure Skating Club’s Spring skate session is now accepting registrants to join the skate club in their Canskate programs. Early registrants enjoy a discount, so join today! http://www.rlfsc.com/index.html

Want to ride a really BIG BIKE? Join the Elgin Lions on April 29 as they raise funds and awareness for heart and Stroke by riding the famous big bike starting at 10:30 am. You can ride or sponsor a rider – contact Ross Hawkins for details at 613-359-5833. Lunch provided!

This April 20-26 it’s time to do your community duty. Pitch-in & help clean up roadsides, parks, school yards & shorelines. Pick up your free pitch in (yellow) bags at the Municipal Office, Post Offices, libraries & local businesses. Call 1-800-928-2250 Ext 230 for more information. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who “pitch-in” each year. Your efforts truly make Rideau Lakes a welcome community!

April 19 is the D.A.R.S. (Delta Athletic Recreation Society) ball hockey tournament. To enter your team please call Stephen Doyle at 613-246-1842. Good luck to all the entrants!

Registration for the children and youth recreational dance classes has begun and the last night to sign up is April 10th. All lessons begin April 17th in Portland. See recreation page for details.

The Wesport Arts Council is accepting entries for the photo contest from April 1 through to December 31. Get out there and start taking pictures of our lovely town and surrounding areas. Who knows, you might win a prize! You can email for more information at,  info@westportartscouncil.ca

Come out to the Delta farm on April 19 for the Maple Syrup Festival. There will be fun, entertainment, activities, craft show and of course -Pancakes and Maple Syrup. For more info visit www.deltafair.com

Come to the Westport Legion on April 15, 2014 at 8am for a delicious hot breakfast. Guest speaker is Ann Weir – Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Program Manager. It’s a great opportunity to network with fellow business owners and maybe even win a door prize!

Cost is $15 pp for members and $20 for non-members.

RSVP Barb Lavoie @belavoie@rideau.net or @ 613-273-8177 by March 23

Join us Thursday, May 15, for our SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE DINNER. This includes a five course meal with wine pairings. Dinner times run from 6-9pm and costs $75. Don’t miss out on this delicious night of wine and wonderful Italian food!

Our menu is as follows:

Antipasta. Cured meats, vegetables with bagna cauda, cheese, olives, crusty bread with Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda (Montepulciano, red)

Grilled Swordfish Skewers. Italian salsa verde, on asparagus linguine with Garofoli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Macrina (white)

Rustic Margherita Pizza. Mozzarella, basil, olive oil, marinara sauce with Rivera Salice Salentino (Negroamaro, red)

Arancini. Stuffed risotto balls with sausage, herbs, Parmesan with Donnafugata Sherazade (Nero d’Avola, red)

Cannoli with Gelato. With Donnafugata Ben Ryé (Moscato d’Alessandria, sweet red)