This Canada Day come and join the Wesport and Rideau Lakes Canada Day committee celebrate Canada Day!
The day kicks off at 3pm. With the 17th annual Bike parade starting at the Westport Museum.
A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s birthday!
Decorate yourself, bike, tricycle or stroller in red and white and proudly walk through town.
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion branch 542.

Activities then move to the Lions Club beach, where there will be a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, chuggy choo choo, facepainters, pony rides ,petting zoo and  canteen. 
The evening will be highlighted by the band “The Truffle Pigs” featuring Mike Cochrane and Shawn McCullough.
Be prepared to be swept up in their enthusiasm and exceptional talent!
A spectacular fireworks display by licensed professionals  will cap off the day .
(special thank you to Canadian Heritage and local businesses and organizations for their financial contribution to the fireworks)
Gentle reminder that there is no parking at the Beach, however buses will be running.
Happy Canada Day!!!!  

One of the longest running tours in Eastern Ontario, The Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour continues to attract new artists while maintaining a core of favorites with collectors.

Located in the heart of the Rideau Lakes district concentrated around the villages of Portland, Philipsville and Chaffey’s Locks, the 2014 tour will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4th, 5th and 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At some studios you will meet surprise guest artists who are unadvertised but are invited by their hosts. The goal is to have more than one artist at each stop to make your tour experience more enjoyable. You will find paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and woodworking for your home and garden.

For more information contact Margaret Kelk 613-272-2604 or visit our website at http://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com

The Lace Up 4 Marsha Walkathon is a fundraiser for Marsha Thake who requires a living donor liver transplant. Marsha grew up in Westport and her family and friends are asking for your help to raise money that will support Martha and her donor through the transplant process. Not all parts of the transplant process are covered by O.H.I.P. and Martha needs your help and support in this time of need.

Lace Up 4 Marsha is a walk/run/bike event for teams or individuals. It starts at the Westport Legion and heads into the Village via Hwy 42. The entire course is a 4 mile block around the Village of Westport. Afterward participants return to the Legion for a barbeque and entertainment. This is a family oriented event, so sign your family and friends up today.

The entrance fee is $15 per person. If teams and individuals choose to collect pledges they can. For those who raise $100 or more the entrance fee is waved. You can download all the forms from the Lace Up 4 Marsha website.

For more information visit Donor for Marsha at Facebook, while you’re there “like” us and “share” with your friends. For complete walkathon information visit laceup4 Marsha.com. So please be generous and come and walk/run/bike with us this coming August 9.

As of today Martha is still searching for a liver donor. For more information about the liver transplant process see the Canadian Liver Foundation website.

CANADA DAY JULY 1ST…. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday! Join the North Crosby Recreation/Parks/Events Committee as they host July 1st events in WESTPORT AND NORTH CROSBY. 

3pm Commencement of Canada Day celebrations at the Rideau District museum in Westport with the Colour Party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 542 3:15pm 17th annual Bicycle Parade…Decorate yourself, your bike or stroller in red and white and proudly walk through town! 

Parade starts at the Rideau District Museum, to Church St. then onto Spring St., the Westport Community center, with surprises waiting for the participants. 

4:00pm Lion’s Club Beach Many activities for young and young at heart including afternoon stage entertainment, petting zoo, non-supervised swimming, Canteen, air bounce activity centers, clowns, live band in the evening and more surprises to put a smile on everyone’s face.

10:00pm Spectacular Fireworks Display by licensed professionals. 

Also in NEWBORO – the Parks/Recreation/Events Committee volunteers organize an evening parade, hot dogs and cake in the park; support the Village in decorating their homes with Red & White and fly their Canadian Flags and they host evening fireworks! 

Special thanks to Canadian Heritage and the Township of Rideau Lakes for their contribution to these events. 

We’re celebrating Canada Day this year on June 28 as well as July 1st. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and local sights as you sit and watch the fireworks explode overhead. The BIG RIDEAU LAKE ASSOCIATION will present the CANADA DAY FIREWORKS from Cow Island at dusk near Portland.

View by water or land (Hanna Park on Water Street in Portland is an excellent spot to see this wonderful celebration!) Rain Date June 29th (Donations appreciated). Check their web site for complete details atwww.bigrideaulakesassociation.com

On Saturday, June 28 come and celebrate Music in the Park in Portland. HANNA PARK in PORTLAND will host “Music in the Park” from 7:30 to 9:00pm prior to the fireworks at Cow Island. Enjoy a fantastic live concert with your friends and family. Then stay and watch the fireworks explode overhead as evening falls.

All festivities are sponsored by the Portland Community Hall Board. 

This Saturday June 21 join us as we celebrate National Aboriginal day. Canada’s National Aboriginal Day is annually held on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Celebrate a piece of Canadian Heritage by learning more about the aboriginal peoples in your area.

This summer come out and enjoy a hot dinner with the Diner’s Club Dinner, brought to you by the Community and Primary Health Care Diners Club Dinner in Delta. Call 613-272-8014 for details (ask for Barb). 

Here are a list of our dining event dates.

June 12

June 18

June 26

July 10

July 16

July 24

This June come and have some fun at Lower Beverly Lake Park. There’s something for everyone so fill your June and July with fun at the park!

June Events
Saturday, June 14
BINGO 7pm

Saturday, June 21
Kid’s Crafts 10am

Friday, June 27
Karaoke 7pm

Saturday, June 28
Kid’s BINGO 10am
Entertainment- AMBUSH 1pm
Chicken BBQ 4pm
BINGO 7pm

Sunday, June 29
Pancake Breakfast 9am
Red and White Horseshoe Tournament 9am
Texas Hold’em Tournament 1pm

July Events
Friday, July 4
Teen Dance 8pm

Saturday, July 5
Kid’s Crafts 10am
BINGO 7pm

Friday July 11
Movie Night 8:30pm

Saturday July 12
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt 10am
Pie and Bake Sale 10am
Kid’s Mini Putt Tournament 10am
BINGO 7pm

Thursday, July 24- Sunday, July 27
184th Delta Fair

Saturday, July 26
Texas Hold’em Tournament 1pm

This year Canada Day falls on a Tuesday, so come to the village of Westport for a small town style celebration of our nation. The Canada Day celebrations in Westport this year are going to be amazing! Don’t miss out on any of the activities we’ve got planned for you!

The Bike Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Rideau District Museum followed by a Canadian Celebration, music, children’s activities and the Grande Finale Fireworks at the Westport Lion’s Beach Club.