Planning an event? You'll need a Festival Licence - see below.
On Going Events:
Community Breakfast every 4th Tuesday at the Harmony Lodge in Philipsville. Call Edgar Connell at 613-359- 5753 for information.
Community Shopping bus sponsored through the Portland Seniors Club leaves for Kingston every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Call Barbara at 613-272-2825 to reserve your seat. Cost $15.00 return trip.
Spaghetti Dinners at the Elgin Lions Hall the last Friday of the month, at the Westport (North Crosby) Legion the third Friday of every month and every 1st Friday at the Portland Legion.
Bingo every, every Monday night at 7:00pm at the Delta Legion and every Thursday night at 6:00pm at the Elgin Lions Hall.
Euchre is played in the Crosby Community Hall (Linda Barker 613-272-2533), Chaffey’s Locks Community Hall (Joan Oesch 613-359-6364), Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room (4 Hand Marjorie Warren 613-272-5148) & (6 Hand Marilyn Marshman 613-359-6391) and North Crosby Community Hall (Jim Mullville 613-273-3008). Games are also played at the Legion Halls and Lions Halls. Call their representative for dates and times.
Winter Walking – Elgin Lions Hall Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings once the winter weather is upon us! Call 613-359-5833 for details.
Get With It – Walk the Halls of Rideau District High School every Tuesday and Thursday between 5:30 and 7:00 pm. From February 9 to March 30 (except for March break). See the flyer for full details (PDF)
JANUARY 2010
Old Stone Mill Stamp January 11
Join us at 11 am on January 11 at the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site in Delta for the official launch of a new stamp featuring the Old Stone Mill NHS. A reception will be held afterwards in the warmth of the Museum. All are welcome! For information about the mill, see www.deltamill.org.
Cross Country Ski Trails Winter
Cross Country Ski Trails
The North Crosby Community Centre Recreation Committee has opened up its walking and hiking trails once again and the volunteers hope the winter snow will allow for some cross country skiing amongst this lovely wooded and scenic route. Call Don at 613-273-2721 for information.
Portland Bay Winter Games January 30
All sorts of winter fun from 11 am to 3 pm. Free horse and sleigh rides, snow sculpture contest, toboggan races, skating, hockey, Snoccer, bake sale, door prizes and much more. A canteen will be run at the Portland Community Centre. Fun for kids of all ages. For details please see: Portland Bay Winter Games Flyer (PDF). UPDATE (January 26) - due to poor ice conditions, all activities will ONLY take place on land and in the Portland Community Hall
Bed races, free skating, poetry contest, displays, races, euchre tournaments, community dinner, children’s games, broom ball, hockey – you name it and the Elgin Winter Carnival Committee will have it! Held February 6 & 7 at the Elgin outdoor ice rink, in the Elgin Municipal Complex and points between! Call Cliff Bush at 613-387-2523
Newboro Winter Carnival February 13 - 14
Saturday, February 13th Beginning at 11:30am - Come down to the lake for
some fun winter games geared for the whole family - play pool with a hockey
stick and puck, enjoy some skating and races on the ice, participate in the
famous bed races and enjoy ice fishing. Canteen open! Crafts and videos in
the library. Spectacular fireworks Saturday evening on the lake. Ice
fishing continues Sunday, February 14. Call Linda at 613-272-2900 for more
information.
Rideau Lakes Ski Chilli Fly In February 13
Join the members of the Rideau Lakes Flying Club as they welcome pilots and guests from all around. Enjoy some hot chilli and spicy conversations! The airfield is located on County Road 10, close to concession road 8. Call Bill Green at 613-273-5282
Shrove Tuesday Dinner February 16
St. Mary’s in Newboro will be hosing a ham and scalloped potato dinner with pancakes for dessert on Tuesday, February 16th and offer two sittings 5:00pm and 6:15pm. For information and tickets call Joan Wright at 613-272-2393.
Rideau Cup Sled Dog Race February 20 & 21
3rd Annual Sled Dog Race, Skijoring Race, Kid & Mutt Race and loads of other exciting venues will entertain you in Newboro at the Lock Station starting at 10:00am Saturday morning and 9:00am Sunday. Breakfast is served for racers, participants, volunteers and the general public both mornings in the Community Hall and Saturday night is a fantastic supper, again open to everyone. Volunteers help at checkpoints, with radio and communication teams, timers and more. To help or for more info call Brian Patterson at 613-359-1060 or Ray Stockdale at 613-272-3355.
4th Annual Woman’s Day Workshop February 27
Guest speakers, fabulous food, great door prizes and guaranteed enjoyment for the ladies in our community. This one day event offers new and exciting information on fashion, health, trends and more – just for women. Cost $20.00 and deadline to register is February 16th. Call Sue at the Township offices for details. 1-800-928-2250
MARCH 2010
Delta Maple Syrup Festival April 17 & 18
As soon as the sap starts to run the folks in Delta prepare for their annual Delta Maple Syrup Festival. Join us on April 17 & 18 for entertainment refreshments, activities and of course, maple syrup. This event draws people from all around. Call John MacTavish for information 613-928-2585
APRIL 2010
PITCH IN WEEK April 18 to 25
If you wish to participate, pitch in and pick-up your free garbage bags at the Township Office. Pitch In and help to beautify your Township. Call 1-800-928-2250 for information.
MAY 2010
RIDEAU DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 21 – 23
Plans are well underway for the biggest celebration in the history of Rideau District High School as alumni return to Elgin for the school’s 50th Anniversary Reunion. Scheduled for the weekend of May 21st to the 23rd of 2010, alumni will be able to enjoy a wine and cheese party, a chicken barbeque, a re-dedication ceremony featuring an alumni band and choir, a dinner/dance and a host of alumni sporting events. A display of memorabilia celebrating the past 50 years of Rideau’s history will also be on display at the school throughout the weekend. For more information, please visit the school’s website at www.rideaulions.ca or contact William Morris at 613-359-5391.
Breakfast Fly-In May 29
May 29 – Join the members of the Rideau Lakes Flying Club at the airport on County Road 10 just outside Westport for their annual Breakfast Fly-In. Well over 40 aircraft fly in to join the members and general public at this social and fun event. Contact Bill Green at 613-273-5282 for more information.
Looking Forward to the Summer ….
Rideau Lakes Day Camp, Summer Swimming Lessons, Rideau Rippers Sport Camp, Tiny Tots Registration will begin in mid April. Don’t disappoint your child - make sure you register well before the deadline – some of these programs filled quickly in 2009 and are bound to be as popular again this season!
Students looking for Summer Employment – Resumes will be accepted any time – but you shouldn’t wait. Make sure the Manager of Community and Leisure Services receives your resume for positions at the Day Camp and as Swimming Instructors / Guards no later than January 15, 2010. Applications for summer positions with the Department of Community and Leisure Services received after this date will not be accepted.
Community Events in the Summer
Canada Day- parades, children’s activities, fireworks and more – Cow Island fireworks sponsored by the Big Rideau Lakes Association in Portland on Saturday, July 2; Westport Lions Beach all day and night on July 1st; Newboro Community Parade and celebrations on July 1st.
Elgin Fun Run – Proceeds go toward athletic events at Rideau District High School. All levels of runners are welcome to participate. Details call Dave Burt at 613-359-5799.
Elgin Days – Village wide yard sales, air castles for the kids, games, music, Grass Hogs lawn mower races, parade and more held the second weekend of July -10 & 11
Planning a Major Special Event?
Are you planning on holding a public event, festival and/or parade within the Township of Rideau Lakes? Would your event be involved in having a sale on a roadway or vacant lot? Could your event possibly block traffic? Would there be excessive litter? Are you offering an exhibition held for hire or gain?
Then you need to obtain a Festival License as per By-Law 2007-19. These licenses need to be applied for a minimum of 3 months before your event.
If you are not sure, and you need to clarify what category your event falls under, please contact Dianna Bresee, Township Clerk 1-800-928-2250 or 613-928-2251.
TOWN CRIER
The Town Crier, David Boyd, is available to attend Township sponsored events and by private arrangement to participate in commercial and charitable functions. For details see the Town Crier Page
Township of Rideau Lakes, 1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON, K0E 1G0
email: info@twprideaulakes.on.ca
For general inquiries, administration, planning, public works, parks & rec: Tel: 613-928-2251 or 1-800-928-2250 - Fax: 613-928-3097
For the tax office: Tel: 613-928-2896 or 1-866-677-4577
