The Rideau Lakes Public Library Board meets monthly, currently through video conferencing, and is open to the public. Please contact  Vicki Stevenson, CEO, for more information at vicki@rlpl.ca  and for a link to be able to join the video conference meeting via Zoom.

Board agendas are posted on the website ahead of the meeting and minutes are published after they have been approved at the following board meeting. To access the agenda and archived minutes visit: http://www.rlpl.ca/board.html

Date :a
Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 2792 ON-15, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Shawn McCullough will continue his Facebook live “Wings ‘n Quarantunes” every Sunday from 4-7pm. This is a weekly virtual event in place of the “Wings ‘n Open Mic” night that he normally runs at the Cove.

Here is a little bit about Shawn (in case you don’t know how awesome he is):

Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter Shawn McCullough helps you break up your work week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and has performed recently with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!

Shawn has setup a “virtual tip jar” if you feel like helping support live (local) music. You can Etransfer to nshawnmc@gmail.com or use Paypal to send what you can by clicking on this link: paypal.me/ShawnMctele.

Date :
Sunday, May 24, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm

Event location :
Westport, Ontario

Contact :
Organizer: Shawn McCullough

Website: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.mccullough.526

The Friends of the Westport Library are holding a sale of Heritage Tomato Plants on May 23, and May 24, from 9:00 until noon at 28 George St. in Westport Ontario. Numerous varieties available including: Ugly Ripe, Chocolate Cherry, Hanna’s Polish, Heritage Peach, Heritage Orange, Sun Gold and many more. For more Information, or to pre-order, please contact Mary at 613-390-1709.

Date :
May 23-24, 2020 from 9am to 12pm

Event location :
28 George Street, Westport

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-273-3223

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3311019468930697&id=155845464448129

The Rideau Lakes Local History Centre is located at 18 King St. beside the Library Branch and Firehall in Delta.  The Centre is open (most) Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm or by appointment.

If you need assistance with a local history or genealogy search please direct your questions to Susan Warren at the following email address: rideaulakeshistory@gmail.com

Date :
Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 1pm to 4pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-272-0241 Website: https://rideaulakeslibrary.ca/

Mike Cochrane will continue his Facebook live “Virtual Open Mic Night” tonight at 8-9:30pm. Here’s what he said about the event:

“A weekly get together for virtual guitar and drinks. I’m more than happy to take requests and play for the evening for those of you who are missing getting together at your local.”

Friend Mike on Facebook if you haven’t already and join in on the fun every Thursday night at 8pm!

Date :
Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 8pm to 9:30pm

Event location :
Wesport, Ontario

Contact :
Organizer: Mike Cochrane

e-mail: cochrane.mike1@gmail.com

Website: https://web.facebook.com/mike.cochrane.355?_rdc=1&_rdr

Join John Pringle for his Espresso Shots weekly live stream show highlighting Westport and the Rideau Lakes. You can tune in live to his show every Wednesday from 7:30-8pm on the following channels:

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/WearsJake

Vimeo Channel
https://vimeo.com/showcase/whatsonwestport

Facebook Channel

https://www.facebook.com/EspressoShotsWestport/

Date :
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 7:30pm to 8pm

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Organizer: John Pringle

Phone contact: 613-273-8191

e-mail: jp@cottagecoffee.com

Website: https://thecottagecoffeehouse.com/

BINGO Doors open at 6:00pm:  Elgin Lions Hall – Thursdays ; Westport Legion-Upper Rideau Branch 542 – Mondays

BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex.  Info 613-359-6192.

EUCHRE

Delta Legion every Friday at 7pm (Pat Philips 613-928-2712).
Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room on Mondays at noon (Doug Summers 613-359-5744)
Westport Upper Rideau Branch 542 – Thursday evenings (Joan Thompson 613-273-5613)

CHAFFEYS LOCK COMMUNITY HALL MARKET SQUARE every Sunday from late May to October.  Local craftspersons and artists.

CLOGGING – at the Newboro Community Hall every Wednesday evening at 7pm and at the South Elmsley Municipal Complex (OPP Offices on Hwy 15) Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm. This is a fun way to exercise and expand your dance talents! Classes are $2 a class. Sponsored by the Newboro Recreation Committee. Cal Dorothy for details 613-272-8053.

COMMUNITY SHOPPING BUS sponsored through the Portland Seniors Club leaves for the local shopping mall in Kingston every 2^nd Tuesday of the month.  Call Vicki at 613-272-2676 to reserve your seat.  Cost $15.00 return trip.  Not just for seniors!  All ages welcome.

COFFEE DROP-IN: Throughout the Township come and enjoy a bit of social fun! Bring your latest craft project, a deck of cards or just yourself.  Children are welcome.  Donations appreciated.

Delta United Church:  Monday mornings from 8am to 10:30am  (Pat Philips 613-928-2712)
Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall:  Friday mornings from 9:30am (Linda Carr 613-272-2227)
Morton – Morton Mug:  Tuesday mornings (Linda Gamble 613-876-3884)
Newboro Community Hall:  Wednesday mornings from 10am to Noon (Joan 613-272-2393)
Portland Community Hall: Thursday mornings (Betty James 613-272-2461)

COMMUNITY FARMERS BREAKFAST every 4^th Tuesday at the Harmony Lodge in Philipsville starting at 8:00am. Sponsored by the Philipsville Masons, everyone is welcome. Contact Ross Hawkins for information 613-359-5833.

DELTA McMUFFIN LIGHT BREAKFAST every Saturday morning from 7:30am to 10am at Delta United Church. $5 will get you coffee with an egg & English muffin and a chance to meet your neighbours. Everyone is welcome. Call Arvin Riskie for info 613-928-2091.

COMMUNITY LUNCHES

Elgin Municipal Complex:  1st Friday of the month – 11:30am to 12:30pm soup and sandwiches. Pay-What-You-Can ( Linda Carr 613-272-2227)
Portland United Church:  4^th Tuesday of every month – noon to 1pm (613-272-2002).

SPAGHETTI DINNERS

Elgin Lions Hall:   2nd Friday of the month – combines their very popular Quiz Night with the spaghetti dinner (teams of 6 start the game at 7pm)
Portland Legion: 1st Friday of every month
Westport Upper Rideau Branch 542:  3^rd Friday of the month

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP meets the last Thursday of every month at 1:30pm at Rideau Community Health Services, 2 Gould Street, Unit 118, Smiths Falls.  Contact margaux.wolfe@parkinson.ca

Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter Shawn McCullough helps you break up your work week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and is currently performing with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!

Hear the next best thing in the local music scene at the Open Mic! You can win a Gift Certificate to The Cove nightly with crowd response AND/OR get your name in the draw for a guitar at the end of each season of Wings ‘n Tunes and Rack ‘n Tunes.

Have a NIGHT out on the town with MUSIC and a pound of The Cove’s classic breaded WINGS with Fries or your choice of side for $17 + HST.

Date :
March 29, 2020 from 1 to 4pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: (613) 273-3636

Website: http://www.coveinn.com/

When it comes to storytelling, Brock Zeman is a master craftsman. The Canada-based singer-songwriter has spent the past 12 years carving and chiseling Americana soundscapes, drawing from roots-rock and alternative country. But what separates Zeman from his contemporaries isn’t a willingness to speak truth – it’s his unwillingness to conform to the rules of Nashville and the traditional framework of genre. What gives Zeman’s stories force isn’t that he’s just singing a narrative – he’s living it…

Brock plays the Cove on Friday March 13th from 6-9pm. Join us for a great night!

Date :
March 13, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: (613) 273-3636

Website: http://coveinn.com/

John Wilberforce is a singer/songwriter/entertainer from the Kemptville, Ontario area. He has been playing and writing music for the last 25 years and can play a number of different instruments. John is known around the area as a bass guitarist and, as well as performing his solo acoustic show, is currently playing with the band Buckledown and a duet called The Standby Brothers.

John has played with bands such as The Campfire Boys, URBAN – a tribute to Keith Urban, The Andi G. Band, Jeff Callery & Runaway Train and has opened up for artists such as Blue Rodeo, Alannah Myles, Trooper, Colin James, Michelle Wright and many more!

John produces music in his home recording studio and does studio session work. He plays bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, keyboards, ukulele and sings lead and harmony vocals.

John will perform at The Cove on Friday March 6th from 6-9pm.

Date :
March 6, 2020 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Event location :
2 Bedford St.

Contact :
Website: www.johnwmusician.com