Westport Market returns for the 2021 season from 9am to 2pm, each and every Saturday throughout the summer. Open from May 22nd to September 4th. Come join us! Want to be a vendor?

Haven’t been to the Westport Market before? Here are a few photos we took from opening day. You can expect even more vendors, and a coffee cart courtesy The Cottage Coffee House. Walking the market with a coffee and a baked treat to nibble on is surely to be a highlight this year. See you Saturday!

Date :
Saturdays 5,12,19,26, 2021 from 9am – 2pm

Event location :
38 Concession Street

Some Kind of Choir is proud to present “At Home For Christmas,” a virtual choir concert. With plenty of surprise local guests, join us on YouTube for a fun musical evening, live in your living room.

Link TBA here and on all social media platforms.

Choir directed by Cordon Purcell. Production by Summit Sound.

Date :
December 6, 2020 at 7pm (live on Youtube)

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
https://westportartscouncil.com/

Join us for breakfast.

Date :
December 19, 2020

Event location :
Delta United Church
36 King St, Delta ON

Contact :
613-928-3458

Grab your “sticks”, your project, and head to the Elgin Community Hall to share your enthusiasm for hand work & reading. All ages, abilities, and types of needle craft projects are welcome. Space limited to 15 people, please wear a mask and physical distance.

Date :
December 4, 11, 18, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Event location :
Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact :
lauralee@rlpl.ca or call 613-359-5315 during desk hours

Parents/caregivers with their young children are invited to a live Rideau Lakes Public Library story time. Join Monday & Thursday @ 9:30am on Zoom. Bring along your enthusiasm and 2 tapping sticks “wooden spoons or small real sticks” for story, songs & rhymes.

For more information or to receive the invite link contact Laura Lee – lauralee@rlpl.ca

Date :
December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 from 9:30am to 10am

Event location :
Online Youtube event

Contact :
For more information or to receive the invite link contact Laura Lee – lauralee@rlpl.ca

Head on over to Upper Rideau Legion 542’s weekly Washer Toss. It’s a great way to break up the hump day blahs with a blast of fun with great company. Everyone welcome with no experience necessary. $3 entry fee and the event starts at 7pm every Wednesday!

All events will be practicing social distancing and masks must be worn during play!

Date :
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 from 7 to 9pm

Event location :
The Legion Branch 542 – 10099 County Road 10
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :
613-273-3615 – denniej@econ.queensu.ca

Join us for live music at The Cove from 5-8pm with Eric Uren and special guests!

Eric Uren has been performing in clubs and pubs across Canada and Europe for over 25 years. His straightforward, honest delivery of well-known songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Johnny Cash and Steve Earle connect with audiences of all ages. He is a warm and personable performer who excels at creating a friendly, social atmosphere wherever he takes the stage. He was in London, ON for a few years and now he is back in the area!

Bring, Sing and/or Suggest some songs to work on!

Date :
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
2 Bedford Street

Contact :

www.coveinn.com 613.273.3636 thecoveinnwestport@gmail.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

Pack up the family and head down to Foley Mountain Conservation Area to explore, adventure, play, and learn in the forest! All ages of children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Program will run rain or shine. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – contact Rebecca at rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.

For more event info, please visit the Facebook Event page.

Date :
November 21, 2020 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Event location :
Foley Mountain Lane
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0 Canada

Contact :

The Series will feature Duos & Trios playing great “sit-and-listen” Blues. Full COVID safety protocol will be TOP PRIORITY at all times. 50 person capacity (half the normal) with 6’ distancing between tables. 12” distancing between the artists and the nearest audience member.

Fee: $70.

Performances will include a delicious full course meal, the show and Door Prizes with proceeds going to support different local charities – all for only $70 pp (plus HST).

Note: To date the BOTR @ The Cove Series has raised over $74K for local Westport charities.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS are required for all Shows and we encourage everyone to book ahead to avoid disappointment – especially with the reduced seating capacity.

CALL THE COVE at 613-273-3636

Well-priced accommodation is available at The Cove and nearby B&B’s for those who want to stay overnight.

Date :
November 14, 2020 from 7pm to 10pm

Event location :
The Cove Inn

Contact :
http://coveinn.com/