ISLANDS AND SHORES OF BIG RIDEAU LAKE TOUR, (rain alternative, Aug. 24). Come for a wonderful boat tour of the Rideau Lakes on August 17 and again on August 20. Departing from the Government Dock at Portland at 1:30pm and returning by 5:00pm. Cost $15.00 per person; hand-outs and light refreshments included. Limited seating. Contact Doug Bond (613) 272-2252, dougbond@rideau.net for further information and registration. Sponsored through the Bastard and South Burgess Historic Society.

The RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY presents Mike Nickerson, Executive Director of the Sustainability Project, to speak about the quality of our food and security of its supply, at the Portland Community Hall. Info – visit sites.google.com/site/rideaulakeshorticultural/home

The Rideau Lakes Library is running a free Reading Rules Program to encourage your child to develop and maintain their reading skills over the summer. Choice of 3 dates. See the flyer for full details (PDF)

Spend your days or evenings with us at Lower Beverly Lake and Park. There’s always something to do for every age group. See which event best suits you below.

Friday, August 8
Teen Dance
8:00 pm

Saturday, August 9
Car Show
see the brochure for full details (PDF)
9:00 am

Saturday, August 9
Entertainment: The Reasons
10:00 am

Friday, August 15
Movie Night
8:00 pm

Saturday, August 16
Yard Sale
9:00 am

Saturday, August 16
Pie Sale
10:00 am

Saturday, August 16
Kid’s Sand Building Contest
10:00 am

Saturday, August 16
Entertainment: Fiddlers’ Plus Jam Session
1:00 pm

Saturday, August 16
Bingo
7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17
Ball Tournament

Saturday, August 23
Kid’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic
10:00 am

Saturday, August 23
Memorial Bench Dedication
4:00 pm

Saturday, August 23
Pot-Luck Supper / Corn Roast
5:30 pm

Sunday, August 24
Campers’ Volunteer Luncheon
12:00 pm

Sunday, August 24
Seasonal Campers’ Rec Meeting
1:00 pm

Friday, August 29
Karaoke
7:00 pm

Saturday, August 30
Kid’s Bingo
10:00 am

Saturday, August 30
Entertainment by Eddy and the Stingrays
1:00 pm

Saturday, August 30
Bingo
7:00 pm

Sunday, August 31
“Bob Bradford Memorial” Horseshoe Tournament
9:00 am

Thanks so much for your support! Hope to see you at the festival. Please
help spread the word!
Seamus Cowan
www.westportartscouncil.com

MUSICWestport Festival Aug 15/16

8th ANNUAL MUSICwestport FESTIVAL
A free outdoor music festival with 2 stages, 8 groups, The 3rd Annual VOICE
of the RIDEAU Amateur Vocal Competition and WAC Street Fair!
Supported by local businesses, residents and generous citizens.
www.westportartscouncil.com

August 15

MUSICwestport KICK OFF PARTY @ THE COVE
H’SAO (Montreal/Chad, Afro Soul R&B)
Drawing from gospel, traditional African music, as well as their Chadian
roots, H’sao display clear soul, pop, and R&B influences. All the members
of this Montréal afro-pop group are singersongwriters; elements of their
various influences are smoothly blended with African rhythms to create
fresh songs in a unique style. Masterful a capella singing sets them apart
on the vast soundscape of world music.
8-11pm
$10
Reservations suggested!
www.hsao.ca

August 16

SPRING STREET STAGE (7 Spring St.) 12:00-5:00pm
12:00-1:00pm
Mikey & The Reelers (Westport/Toronto, Fishing/Comedy)
www.mikeyandthereelers.com
1:20-2:00pm
Kevin Warren East West Project (Montreal, Modern Jazz)
www.kevinwarrendrums.com
www.eastwestproject.bandcamp.com
2:40-3:40pm
Drumhand (Toronto, World Music/Percussion)
www.drumhand.ca
4:00-5:00pm
Alex The Folk Band (Orillia, Folk)
www.facebook.com/alexthefolkband

THE COVE STAGE Sponsored by JAKE by the LAKE (2 Bedford St.) 10:00am-6:00pm
10:00am-12:00pm
3rd Annual THE VOICE OF THE RIDEAU Amateur Vocal Competition
12:30-1:30pm
Bob Burtch Bluegrass (Seeley’s Bay/Cornwall, Bluegrass)
Abrams Brothers Songs
(Listen to Bob at 4min 30sec with the Abrams Brothers)
1:50-2:50pm
Krief (Montreal, Indie Rock)
www.krief.ca
3:10-4:10pm
Miss Emily feat. Emily Fennell (Kingston, Soul/Pop)
www.themissemily.com
4:30-6:00pm
New Country Rehab (Toronto, Indie Country)
www.newcountryrehab.com

FREE ADMISSION…Thanks to local businesses and supporters!!!
www.westportartscouncil.com

For more information visit the MUSICwestport website.

Are you a shutter bug? The weekend of August 13 come to the village of Westport and participate in a documemories workshop with a local photographer. At the workshop you’ll learn to take better photos and transfer them into documemories — a photo journal of your own making!

All participants will stay at a beautiful lakeside B&B, and learn from a local photographer/teacher. This workshop will also enhance your computer skills as well.

Information and details: 613-273-3839 or 613-273-8775

August, at least for me, will be a month to remember…My wife and I will be having a baby and my twin brother in Australia will be having one with his wife about the same day! Truly exciting times…
…As are those at The Cove in August! We have a great, varied lineup! We actually have a stretch where there is entertainment every night from Aug.6-17. Could be a record.
Looking forward to seeing you in the beautiful month.
Seamus and all of us at The Cove

Wednesdays
RACK + TUNES with Shawn McCullough
Ribs Special with Lively mid week music!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Kevin Head plays Aug.13
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Thursdays
JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio
Consistently the busiest night of the week. Don’t forget to book.
9-11pm
$5

Fri.Aug.1, 22 + 29
SHAWN McCULLOUGH
The great guitarist, singer. Come and be amazed!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.2, 23 + 30
HEAD OVER HEELS
Love at first sight, on stage and off. It’s feel good music.
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.3, 17, 24 + 31
HEAD OVER HEELS
Ditto, as a next day matinee…
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Fri.Aug.8
STRUNG OUT TO DRY (Kingston, Bluegrass Trio)
Real deal Holyfield Bluegrass!
www.reverbnation.com/rpk/strungouttodry
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.9
ROGER JAMES (Kingston, Comedy + Song)
The King of Psychedelic Rock ‘n Roll Comedy with ridiculous Canadian Content.
www.rogerjames.ca
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.10
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
Sing along and be merry.
12:30-3:30pm

Mon.Aug.11
A FELLOW SHIP (Toronto, Folk)
New to us, but a familiar new folk sound.

6:30-8:30pm

Tue.Aug.12
KARAOKE
Be your own Rock Star Night.
7-10pm

Fri.Aug.15
MUSICwestport KICK OFF with H’SAO (Montreal, African)
A Westport Arts Council Production. African Acapella and Dance from Chad via Montreal! Let it all out!
www.hsao.com
8-11pm
$10

Sat.Aug.16
8th MUSICwestport FESTIVAL (9 Live Outdoor Groups)
10am The 3rd Annual VOICE of the Rideau Amateur Vocal Competition
12-6pm
Check out www.westportartscouncil.com for the FULL LINEUP
FREE! Thanks to all of the SPONSORS!

Fri.Aug.22
An Evening with PSYCHIC MEDIUM KEN MASON
6-9pm
$60

Thu.Aug.28
JAZZ NIGHT with ILA VANN (Trenton, Soul Legend)
www.ilavann.com
9-11pm
$5

The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St.
Westport, ON
1.888.COVE.INN
www.coveinn.com
www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn

Next weekend, July 26th and 27th, 2014 we are hosting *Motus O Dance
Theatre*!
*Motus O* is nationally recognized dance troupe from Stouffville, Ontario.
They have traveled all across North America, Europe and Australia
performing various dance shows.

The founders of *MOTUS O Dance Theatre* believe that the art of dance can
and should inspire all sections of society thereby causing them to reflect,
examine and appreciate both the diversity of communities and the uniqueness
of individuals. The art of dance can help us perceive the world we live in.

On Saturday July 26th 10 am-4 pm, *Motus O’s *Artistic directors are
facilitating
the workshop,
*Body in Motion- With FUN!*

You are invited to this introductory workshop on movement, designed for
self-expression and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and
explored investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within
the realm of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work
will be explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill
levels welcomed.

On July 27th 2 pm- 3:30 pm *Motus O* will be presenting one
of their most renowned shows,* Circus Terrifico*!

Come and enjoy the hilarious,exciting show! *Circus Terrifico *is a comical
dance performance about three circus performers boarding the train to their
next show. A case of vanishing tickets, however, thwarts their plans and
strands them on the platform. It takes every trick in the book (and their
suitcases!) to create an impromptu show to raise money for new tickets.
This is a hilariously energetic micro-version interpretation of the
ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Bring the family! Light
refreshments will be included.

Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ducts.html

Register for our workshops at:

http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ation.html

This weekend, July 26th and 27th, 2014 we are hosting *Motus O Dance
Theatre*!
*Motus O* is nationally recognized dance troupe from Stouffville, Ontario.
They have traveled all across North America, Europe and Australia
performing various dance shows.


On Saturday July 26th 10 am-4 pm, *Motus O’s *Artistic directors are
facilitating
the workshop,
*Body in Motion- With FUN!*

You are invited to this introductory workshop on movement, designed for
self-expression and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and
explored investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within
the realm of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work
will be explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill
levels welcomed.

On July 27th 2 pm- 3:30 pm *Motus O* will be presenting one
of their most renowned shows,* Circus Terrifico*!


Come and enjoy the hilarious,exciting show! *Circus Terrifico *is a comical
dance performance about three circus performers boarding the train to their
next show. A case of vanishing tickets, however, thwarts their plans and
strands them on the platform. It takes every trick in the book (and their
suitcases!) to create an impromptu show to raise money for new tickets.
This is a hilariously energetic micro-version interpretation of the
ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Bring the family! Light
refreshments will be included.


*Offer for ” Friends of WCCL” (**that means YOU!)*


Save $5 off each ticket to Circus Terrifico

or

Save $15 off registration to Body in Motion- with FUN


Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ducts.html


Register for our workshops at:

http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ation.html

This July come out and have some fun at Lower Beverly Lake Park. There’s so many events going on you won’t know what to do. There’s always something for everyone to do at Lower Beverly Lake Park. See what we have going on this month.

Friday, July 4
Teen Dance
Come out and celebrate summer at the dance this weekend.

Saturday, July 5
Kid’s Crafts
10am
Come out and watch your kids make something fun this summer.

BINGO
7pm
Come out with your ink blotters and see if you take home the prize!

Friday, July 11
Movie Night
8:30pm
Enjoy a free feature at the park. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and some snacks.

Saturday, July 12
Kid’s Scavenger Hunt
10am
Bring your kids out for some hiding good fun at the scavenger hunt.

Pie and Bake Sale
10am
Enjoy some locally baked goodies at the bake sale in the park.

Saturday, July 19
Kid’s Mini Putt Tournament
10am
Come and watch your kids compete for the top prize in the mini putt tournament.