The last flag to be flown at Security Headquarters in Kabul will arrive in Westport on May 6 as part of the Soldier On Relay. The flag will arrive at the Westport Legion at 2:30 (approximately). A large receiving party will assemble at the Legion to welcome them. Members of the public are invited to attend to show their support. The flag will then travel to Parliament  Hill in Ottawa for the National Day of Honour on May 9th. More details are available on our blog and FB page.

The 22nd Annual indoor Westport Antique Show & Sale will return to the beautiful Village of Westport again this year on June 7-8, 2014. Doors open at 10am.

The show will be held in the Westport Community Centre on the corner of Spring and Concession Streets.Saturday show hours are 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Admission is $6, and children under 12 Free. Plenty of free parking!
This year we will have more fabulous dealers from Ontario and Quebec. There will be more new vendors this year, all qualified antique dealers! 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!
For more information: Email Canadianantiquefairs@gmail.com Phone: 613 795 9676
see more at: https://www.explorewestport.com

A record size crowd ate, drank and danced the night away with THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS last Friday April 18 at BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE INN Westport Ontario.

This Toronto based supergroup is made up of 5 members of DOWNCHILD (this year’s Juno Award winners for Best Blues Album Of The Year) – Chuck Jackson (vocals & harmonica), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass), Mike Fitzpatrick (drums) – plus the great Teddy Leonard on guitar (formerly with 2X Juno Award winners FATHEAD).

They played tight, fast and smooth right from the opening song and had the crowd up and dancing all night long. Collectively this band represents over 250 years of experience playin’ the Blues! This was their second appearance at BOTR @ The Cove and based on the crowd reaction you can definitely expect to see the “Hoggies” back soon.

Happy attendees at the famous Cove buffet

Michael Fonfara on the keys with Teddy Leonard on guitar looking on – Mike Fitzpatrick (drums) and Gary Kendall (bass) in background

Chuck & Gary with Pat Carey blowin’ hard on the sax

The smilin’ Irishman, Mike Fitzpatrick, on the drums

Special Guests in attendance included Stevie & Anne Connor from Blues & Roots Radio in Port Credit, Ontario (www.BluesAndRootsRadio.com) with B&RR Show hosts Mark Stenzler of The Blues Zeppelin in Berne, Switzerland and Craig Mills of Eastern Passage. Randy MacNeil & Francine Aubrey, authors of the great photo book “A Portrait Of Blues In Canada” (www.randymacneil.com/e/bluesbook_e.shtml) were also there. Francine was celebrating her birthday.

The Cove served up their usual delicious buffet – roast beef and fried cod in remoulade with mixed veggies, roast potatoes, two salads and home made buns – topped off with cheesecake covered in fresh local maple syrup for dessert. $816 was raised for Westport’s Rideau Vista and St. Edward’s elementary schools.

Comments from attendees:

The dance floor was PACKED all night long

Special Guests in attendance – Stevie Connor (CEO of www.BluesAndRootsRadio.com Port Credit, ON), Mark Stenzler (Host of The Blues Zeppelin on B&RR – visiting from Switzerland!), Craig Mills (Host of Eastern Passage on B&RR and his lovely wife Kayo	Francine Aubrey of Randy MacNeil Photography – co-author of the great “A Portrait Of Blues in Canada” photo book – celebrating her 25th birthday	The Hogtown Allstars – Pat Carey, Gary Kendall, Chuck Jackson, Michael Fonfara, Mike Fitzpatrick, Teddy Leonard. All stars indeed

Next up: May 9 & 10 – 7 to 11 pm
*Last BOTR show of the 2013/14 season*

From Toronto THE DAVID ROTUNDO BAND

Back for his annual visit – David Rotundo and his band are arguably the most popular band to ever play the BOTR Series – that’s why they’re invited back every year and that’s why it’s a 2 night stand.

Dinner & Show only $60 – Proceeds to the Rideau District Museum & Westport In Bloom
***Reservations required
Call 1-888-COVE-INN

Note: Saturday night is already Sold Out (although you can still get on the Waiting List). There are about 30 tickets left for Friday as of April 18. Book NOW if you want to be there!

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!

Come to Delta on April 19-20 for fun, entertainment, activities, craft show and of course -Pancakes and Maple Syrup. For more info visit www.deltafair.com

Open from 9am-3pm.

Admission is adults $9, children 12 and under $5.

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.

You are invited to the 33rd edition of the FLY-FM Bridal Festival.

The 98.3 FLY-FM Bridal Festival is the premiere choice for South Eastern Ontario’s brides, grooms & their families who would like to research and plan for their special day.

 
Show takes place Sunday January 12, 2014 from 10:30am to 4pm at the Rogers K-Rock Centre (1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston, Ontario). Fashion show happening at 1pm.

Your $10 admission ($12 at the door) gives you full access to our exhibitors and our fashion show at 1pm.
 

Come to the Portland Legion (Branch 231) for a fundraiser spaghetti dinner this Friday, November 22.
Doors open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost of dinner is $7.00.

The Portland Legion is located on  2314 Harlem Road Portland.

Half the proceeds go towards March of Dimes.

Come join us for dinner and support a great cause at the same time!

The WRLCC Board of Directors will meet on December 18 at 7pm. For more information call Jan Clarke at 613 273 2829.