Come to the Westport Legion on April 1, 2014 @ 8 AM for a delicious hot breakfast. Guest speaker is Ann Weir , the 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 per person for members and $20 for non-members.

RSVP Barb Lavoie @belavoie@rideau.net by March 23

19, March 2014 – WRLCC Board of Directors Meeting
The monthly meeting will take place at Steve’s restuarant, located on Bedford Street in Westport beginning at 7 PM. Visitors are welcome. Please contact Barb Lavoie @ 613-273-8177 if you have any questions.

It’s ok everyone, spring is coming but no need to worry when there are lots of great times to be had inside the cozy doors of The Cove! This March enjoy the greatest musical acts from blues and bluegrass to ale tasting, there’s always something cooking at the Cove!

Friday, March 7

KEITH’S GALAXY HOP ALE TASTING Come out to enjoy a taste of Keith’s newest Hop Series Ale, Galaxy Hop Ale. A full bodied ale which has tropical notes, good to get you in the early spring mode! Thanks Mike Payer and all of our friends at Labatt! 5:30-7:30pm www.keiths.ca

Saturday, March 8

HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, he and his life/musical partner MISS V performs regularly here at The Cove! 7-10pmFree www.kevinheadmusic.com

Wednesday, March 12

WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Friday, March 14

Blues on the Rideau Presents JW-JONES BAND A fine blues trio led by one hell of a slick guitar player. 7-11pm$60+HST+Gratuity for Buffet Style Dinner, Show and donation to charity with Proceeds to Rideau Waterway Land Trustwww.jw-jones.com www.choosetheblues.ca

Saturday, March 15

SHAWN MCCULLOUGH BAND Classic Rock, Country, Originals…Nice band, nice guys. 8-11pmwww.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Monday, March 17

ST.PADDY’S DAY with CROOKED WOOD The return of our St. Patrick’s Day Party with Irish Music for all ages and sing along sheets. Limerick Competition is back with Lots of Great Prizes! Special Irish Menu and Drinks…please be responsible. Come one, Come all! 6-9pm $10 www.crookedwood.ca

Wednesday, March 19

WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Friday, March 21

JAZZ NIGHT (Perth Stingrays Fundraiser and Auction) feat. Spencer Evans Trio 8-11pm Reservations Only

Wednesday, March 26

 WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Events subject to change www.coveinn.com 1.888.COVEINN

Here is a list of events the Cove is hosting this February.

This summer come out and enjoy the return of the 22nd Annual indoor Westport Antique Show & Sale. The beautiful Village of Westport will be hosting this event on June 7-8, 2014 at the Westport Community Centre on the corner of Spring and Concession Streets.

Saturday show hours are 10am – 5pm, Sunday hours are 10am – 4pm. Admission is $6 per person, children 12 and under are free. Best of all there’s plenty of free parking!

This year will feature more fabulous qualified antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec. The dealers promise to bring excellent fresh inventory including the finest antiques in glass, tools, china, pine furniture, pottery, crystal, silver, folk art, formal furniture, collectibles and much more!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to witness first hand Canadian history. You possibly own one of these venerable pieces for yourself, so come out and see what’s for sale at the Canadian Antique Fair.

For more information: Email Canadianantiquefairs@gmail.com Phone: 613 795 9676
see more at: https://www.explorewestport.com

Celebrate the songs of Hank Willimas and Patsy Cline in this musical cabaret. All their classic songs sung by the Thousand Island Playhouse performers.

Tickets are $20-$25.
The venue is the Firehall Theatre 185 South Street, Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 1A1, Canada.
There will be three shows, January 24, 25, and 26. Shows run for two hours.

For more information visit the Thousand Island Playhouse website here.

On February 8, 2014 Newboro Ontario is holding a winter carnival. All the fun kicks off at 11am, be sure to come and enjoy some winter fun! Whether you’re enjoying the outdoor activities at the ball park or the indoor ones be sure to stick around for the fireworks at night!

There will be chili, races, skating, and more! Bring the whole family out for all the winter carnival fun. For more information about the events and carnival call Connie at 613-272-8094.

January 25-26 2014 the annual Skate the Lake speed skating contest will take place in Portland, Ontario. Join in the fun by coming and cheering for the skaters or participate and skate to win! Brought to you by the North American Marathon Speed Skating Championship in Portland there are a  number of races to participate in from 5km to 50km. Skate around the giant oval track and compete to win.

You can register to compete now, click here for all the registration information. The event starts at 9am, be sure to dress warmly if you are going to cheer, and good luck to all competitors!

For more information about Skate the Lake, visit their website at http://www.skatethelakeportland.com/

Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 7, 8, and 9, 2014. There is so much to do you’ll have to stay the whole weekend! Spend the weekend keeping warm with one of our many activities, there is something for everyone so come on down to Seeley’s Bay.

There will be craft displays, rides, activities for the kids, hockey, fun in the park, dances, volleyball tournament, and more!
Take part in one of our contests; the chili cook off, best homemade squares, and the snow sculpture contest. Click here for the Chilli Cook Off and the Best Homemade Squares contest forms.

Registration for the Volleyball Tournament, Road Hockey, Dance, Sno-pitch Tournament are required. Click here for the registration forms to the Volleyball Tournament, Dance, and the Road Hockey.

Check the schedule here. Don’t let the cold keep you home, come and celebrate fun in the snow with us.

For inquiries and questions visit the Frost Fest website. http://www.seeleysbayfrostfest.com/index.html

This Winter and coming Spring we have some of the hottest venues. Join us for dinner and live music here at The Cove and keep the frost at bay.

Beginning with the STEVE STRONGMAN BAND (www.stevestrongman.com) on Saturday, February 15
Steve Strongman Band is the 2013 Juno Award winner for Best Blues Album of the Year and 3 more Maple Blues Awards.He has also been voted Recording, Songwriter and Guitarist of the Year.

JW-JONES BAND on Friday, March 14
JW-Jones has an identifiable song writing style and voice that is quickly making him Canad’s best touring act. Touring right now with Johnny Winter, don’t miss this up and coming Canadian Blues Star.

THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS Friday, April 18
The Hogtown Allstars feature some of Canada’s most gifted blues artists. With these versatile and talented bunch you know the night is going to rock on.

DAVID ROTUNDO BAND Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10
The David Rotundo Band’s travelling influences have helped to make this band most well known for their harmonica playing style and their versatility in song. A definite stop on the Blues on the Rideau.

Dinner & Show only $60
Advance reservations required. Call 1-888-COVE-INN
Book ahead – many of these Shows sell out in advance.
More info on the Series, including artists’ videos and songs at www.bluesontherideau.ca