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Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: November 26 – 27

Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Shop and Hop

3:00pm – 9:00pm
Late shopping, prizes etc.
Westport

Head over Heels

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn, Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
613-273-3636
Coveinn.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Santa Claus Parade

1:00pm
Come see Santa!
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St.
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

Henry Norwood & Shawn McCullough

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Live music.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
613-273-3636
Coveinn.com

John Wilberforce

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/Rock from Kemptville. www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
613-273-3636
Coveinn.com

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: November 18 – 20

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

BOTR: Karen Lovely Band

7:00pm
A powerful and passionate singer in the style of Big Mama Thornton and Bessie Smith with a great feel for the Blues Karen swept on to the American Blues scene in 2009 with her first album “Lucky Girl” — it went to #13 on the Living Blues Chart and was a “Pick To Click” on XM satellite’s Bluesville Show. She then took 2nd place in the Band category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Her second album “Still The Rain” earned her 3 American Blues Music Award nominations (Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist, Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Song). In 2014 she released a CD called “Prohibition Blues” featuring classic songs from that era by legends like Ma Rainey, Victoria Spivey and Alberta Hunter — all idols of hers. After a year long hiatus due to a family tragedy Karen returned in 2015 with a new record called “Ten Miles of Bad Road”. Produced by Grammy winner Tony Braunagel it’s a powerful mix of Blues, Roots and Soul. Karen & her band played BOTR back in October 2011 and gave an unforgettable performance. We’re very lucky to have her back again this year!
Proceeds to Westport Food Bank.
karenlovely.com
Cost: $65+tx dinner & show. Call to reserve
The Cove Country Inn, Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
613-273-3636
Coveinn.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

United Church Bazaar/Lunch

10:00am – 2:00pm
Lunch served after 11am. Craft, bake and white elephant tables; silent auction.
North Crosby Community Centre
875 8th Concession Rd., North Crosby

Head over Heels

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V.
www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn, Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
613-273-3636
Coveinn.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Roast Beef Dinner

6:00pm
Call for tickets. Eat in or take-out. Benefits Westport Library.
Lions’ Hall
52 County Rd 36, Westport
613-273-3223

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: September 23 – 25

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

BOTR: Spencer MacKenzie at The Cove Country Inn

7:00pm
When you hear Spencer MacKenzie sing and play guitar it’s hard to believe that such a young man (he just turned 17!) can play the Blues with so much skill, passion and depth. He is an “old soul in a young body”. His debut album Infected With The Blues is already earning rave reviews and getting major airplay. He’s also landed some prestigious festival gigs this summer including Kitchener Bluesfest, the West Coast Blues Festival, Southside Shuffle and the Canal Bank Shuffle) and is one of the finalists at the Toronto Blues Society’s Talent Search in July 2016. And the Blues Foundation in Memphis has awarded him a scholarship to attend a Blues Camp in Chicago. Spencer is backed by a great young band – not one is over the age of 21! – and will be joined by a Special Guest – Hamilton guitarist BRANT PARKER – for this show (Brant has helped mentor Spencer). I predict a great career ahead for this young man. Come and see him LIVE before he gets famous so you can say “I saw him when”.
Proceeds to Rideau Vista & St. Edward’s Elementary Schools. $65+tx dinner & show. Call to reserve
www.spencermackenzie.ca
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com/

Local Author Showcase at North Crosby Community Centre

7:00pm – 9”00pm
A showcase to highlight our local authors.
North Crosby Community Centre
875 8th Concession Rd., North Crosby
library@rideau.net

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Writers Reading at Westport United Church

1:00pm – 5:30pm
This year’s reading features critically-acclaimed and award-winning Canadian writers Peter Behrens, Iain Reid, Andrew Westoll and Zoe Whittall. All four have new releases. Readings are scheduled for 1 to 5:30pm, with a half-time break for complimentary refreshments, book purchases and signing. (Books are provided courtesy of Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston.) The audience is invited/encouraged to engage in an open Q&A with the writers. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 seniors and students, available at Seasons of Westport at 17 Church Street (273–8792), The Cove Country Inn at 2 Bedford Street (273–3636), with PayPal at westportartscouncil.com, and at the door if available.
Westport United Church
27 Spring St., Westport
westportartscouncil.com/

Head over Heels at The Cove Country Inn

5:30pm – 8:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com/

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Head over Heels (Patio) at The Cove Country Inn

12:30pm – 3:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com/

Tea & Book Readings: Peri McQuay at The Cove Country Inn

2:30pm – 4:30pm
A celebration of Westport’s Foley Mountain Conservation Area, with tea, and readings/book signing by author Peri McQuay
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com/

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 26 – 28

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

Jon McLurg & Chris Morris at The Cove Country Inn

5:30pm – 8:30pm
Live Music
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Head Over Heels

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

Head Over Heels (Patio)

12:30pm – 3:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

Blueberry Tea at Union Hall

2:00pm – 4:00pm
Everyone is welcome to come and visit with neighbours, or meet new friends, at this annual gathering to celebrate late summer and its harvest. Refreshments at the Blueberry Tea are free of charge, but donations toward the upkeep of the hall are always appreciated.
Union Hall, at 1984 Wolfgrove Road, has been used continuously for over one hundred and fifty years. The hall is largely self-sufficient and maintained through the efforts of local volunteers. An annual grant from the Town of Mississippi Mills helps to keep the hall going.
Free; donations appreciated
Union Hall
1984 Wolf Grove Rd. at Tatlock Rd., Mississippi Mills

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 19 – 21

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

MonkeyJunk at The Cove Country Inn

8:00pm – 11:00pm
Kick off te MUSICwestport outdoor music festival with Live Music at the Cove Country Inn.. Cost $20.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

MUSICwestport

12:00pm (noon) – 7:00pm
10th annual outdoor music festival, rain or shine. Kidzone, vendors, food. 2 stages:
SoHo’s, 43 Bedford St.
12-1pm;Turpin’s Trail ( East Coast/Folk, Kingston)
1:30-2:40pm Bob Burtch Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass/Seely’s Bay)
3-4:10pm Drumhand (World/Percussion/Fol-Jazz, Toronto)
4:30 – 6pm Russell DeCarle Trio (Western Swing/Blues/Country Peterborough)
The Cove, 2 Bedford St
12:30 – 1:40 The Soots (Old time/ Bluegrass Montreal)
2-3:10 pm Tavis E. Triance & The Natural Way (Psychedelic Rock, Vancouver/Montreal)
3:30 – 4:30 pm Kreif (Indie Rock, Montreal)
5-6:30 pm Oh Susanna (Folk/Pop Toronto)

Temptation or Temperance!

6:00pm
Come out for a lovely evening filled with wonderful food, good company and a historic atmosphere and learn a thing or two about our heritage. This fundraising event with begin at 6pm at the Old Stone Mill with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, then it is just a short walk to the Old Town Halls for 7pm where you will enjoy foods and ingredients. The cost is $60 per person and Includes a $30 tax receipt.
To reserve tickets email info@deltamill.org or call 613-928-2584. For more information about the Delta Mills Society visit our website at www.deltamill.org

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 12 – 14

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Chris Murphy at The Cove Country Inn

Live Music
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

St. Edward’s Church Memorial Mass

11:00am
Please join us for the St. Edward’s Church Memorial Mass at the mission site on Parish Road. Please bring a chair. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Head over Heels at The Cove Country Inn

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Head over Heels (Patio) at The Cove Country Inn

12:30pm – 3:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V.
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 5 – 7

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

John Wilberforce at The Cove Country Inn

Folk/Rock from Kemptville.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
www.reverbnation.com/johnwilberforce
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
coveinn.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Jeff Callery & John Wilberforce at The Cove Country Inn

Folk/Rock Music
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

Library Summer BBQ

4:00pm – 7:00pm
Tickets available at the Library, 3 Spring Street or buy calling Heather at 613-273-9041. Children 8 and Under are $6.00 and adults are $14.00. For adults there will be sausage or hamburger, 3 side dishes, veggies and dip, dessert and beverages and for children there will be hotdogs, baked macaroni and cheese, veggies and dip, dessert and beverages.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Head over Heels (Patio) at The Cove Country Inn

12:30pm – 3:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V.
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

Henry Norwood and Wade Foster

6:00pm – 9:00pm
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com

Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: July 22 – 24

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FRIDAY, JULY 22

George Reynolds at The Cove Country Inn

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/rock from Westport.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford Street, Westport
613.273.3636
info@coveinn.com
www.coveinn.com

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Auditions: Fiddlin’ on the Rideau at Westport United Church

10:00am
Amateur fiddlers.
Finals Aug 20/16.
$10 online registration/$15 at auditions.
Cash prize for top 3 per age group: <12, 13-17, 18-59, 60+
Westport United Church
27 Spring St., Westport
westportartscouncil.com

SUNDAY, JULY 24

Head Over Heals

12:30pm – 3:30pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford Street, Westport
613.273.3636
info@coveinn.com
www.coveinn.com

Stories & Songs at Westport Spring

7:00pm – 8:00pm
Deborah Dunleavy and The Alexander Brothers bring joy to your soul. Bring your coffee and a chair
Westport Spring
End of Spring St., Westport

Westport & Rideau Lakes Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Westport Film Society Screening

6:30pm – 9:00pm
2016-06-17
Westport Film Society (WFS) hosts free open screenings at 6:30pm in the United Church Hall throughout the WAC season.  Join us for a film, light refreshments and great discussion led by Paul Millar. Free for film lovers.
For more info email westportfilm@gmail.com

Grant Fullerton at the Cove Country Inn

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Former member of Lighthouse.
Cost $10
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Email: info@coveinn.com
Phone: 1-888-COVEINN

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

CHAFFEYS LOCKMASTERS OPEN HOUSE

CHAFFEYS LOCKS – LOCKMASTERS HOUSE MUSEUM opens for the season – drop in for a visit into the past!

DELTA SHUNPIKING

Come and explore our scenic rural back roads with a self-guided tour of the Delta area. Any type of vehicle can be used – car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle. We will supply a map showing the routes and the many points of interest. A picnic lunch is available for only $8, or return to the Old Town Hall in Delta between 11 am and 2 pm to enjoy a special Ploughman’s Lunch (only $10). There will also be a milling demonstration at the mill between 1 pm and 2 pm. The day will start at the Old Town Hall at 9 am. Registration (which includes the map and route listings) is free (voluntary donations appreciated). Please pre-register by contacting the Delta Mill Society before June 25 – 613-928-2584 orinfo@deltamill.org

PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Proceeds to better facilities for entertainers (electrical hookups, etc) Everyone is welcome to attend.
Morton Hall
13 Judd St, Leeds And Grenville

Head over Heels at the Cove Country Inn

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Folk/country/rock from Gananoque, with vocal/guitar duo Kevin Head & Miss V. www.kevinheadmusic.com
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Email: info@coveinn.com
Phone: 1-888-COVEINN

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Eastern Ontario Karting Championship, Round #6

6:00am
The one and only Kart Racing series in Eastern Ontario is set to go for round #6 at Lombardy this weekend , this has turned out to be a great series with large fields of ,Novice,Junior ,Senior and Spec Racer . As the only “Professionally” Run Club series in Eastern Ontario,Lombardy again sets the standard for what club racing should be ,from the fierce competition on the track to the smiling faces on the box is what it is all about . This weeks sponsor will be “McNeelys Outdoor Power Equipment” from Carp.
Lombardy Raceway Park

Celebrate Summer

5:00pm
Join us at the Montague & District seniors forget me not club invites you to a roast beef dinner with horseradish, mashed potatoes & gravy homemade pies.
All are welcome. Take out Available.
Admission: Adults $15.00 Children 7 and under are half price.
Tickets at the door or call Ruth at 613-283-2993 or Lois 613-283-6240
658 Rosedale Rd. S.

Stories and Songs

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Westport Spring & Gazebo
1 Spring Street, Westport, ON, Canada
Stories & Songs has become a Sunday tradition at the Westport Spring. The beautiful outdoor yet intimate setting of the Spring on the water’s edge in downtown Westport proved to the perfect venue that reflected the relaxed, natural and fresh spirit of the performances. Mother Nature did get the best of us one weekend with some rain but the cosy shelter of the United Church not more 100m away just seemed to add more local flavour. Attracting both residents and visitors, the success of Stories & Songswas shared with over 200 people and seemed to be the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday evening.