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 1st Friday of every month at the Portland Legion, at the Westport (North Crosby) Legion the third Friday of every month and at the Elgin Lions Hall the last Friday of the month.
Bingo Thursday night at 6:00pm at the Elgin Lions Hall
Euchre is played in the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Room (Linda Barker at 613-272-2533), the South Elmsley Community Hall (Dorothy Covell at 613-283-2572), Crosby Community Hall (Linda Barker at 613-272-2533) 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.
Bridge at the Elgin Municipal Complex on Monday afternoons - call Gail Derbyshire at 613-359-6192
Winter Walking - Elgin Lions Hall Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings once the winter weather is upon us! Call 613-359-5833 for details
FEBRUARY 2012
WINTER ADVENTURERS DAY CAMP February 3
Don't spend the next PA day cooped up inside! Join the outdoor adventures at Foley Mountain Conservation Area! Children aged six to 12 are invited to learn how to snowshoe, erect shelters, build campfires, cook and orienteer. The cost of $40 per child includes snowshoe rental, snacks, and frothy hot chocolate. The adventure will start at 9:00 am and go to 4:00 pm. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.
CONQUER FOLEY MOUNTAIN January 19 to Feb. 23
Every Thursday from 10-11:30am, Jan 19 to Feb 23, 2012. Looking for a fun challenge? Wondering if snowshoeing is for you? Participate in six snowshoeing sessions designed to help you conquer Foley Mountain Conservation Area. Learn snowshoe techniques, how to dress for outdoor exercise, safety tips, orienteering and basic GPS skills. Special introductory rate of $100 per person (includes snowshoe rental, GPS units, and YakTrax). For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.
FAMILY SNOWSHOE ADVENTURES February 11
Is snowshoeing for you and your family? Give it a whirl at our snowshoe adventure clinics. Learn snowshoeing techniques, how to dress for winter, and participate in a great nature hike with an RVCA interpreter. The cost, which includes snowshoe rental, is $15 per adult and $10 per child or a family package of $40 (five person family maximum). Two program times: 10-11:30am or 1:30-3:00pm. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Whitman at 613-273-3255 or rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca.
NEWBORO WINTER CARNIVAL February 11
Starting at 11:00am come on down to the harbour and play some pool - with hockey sticks & a puck, enjoy some hot chilli and a bun, participate in the annual bed races held on the ice, enjoy some skating and races on the ice and so much more. Canteen open! Plus the evening skies light up with a magnificent fireworks display. Call Connie for details at 613-272-8094.
YOUTH FISHING DERBY February 12
On Newboro Lake sponsored by Burtch's Live Bait, the Newboro Recreation Committee and numerous merchants. Starting at 1:00 with prizes awarded around 4pm. Call Burtch's Live Bait for details at 613-272-2388.
DELTA WINTERFEST February 18
The Delta Recreation Society is hosting a free event at the Delta Hockey Rink from 10 am to 9 pm. Includes family skating, hockey, games, races and more. Canteen will be open the whole day. For more info see the Delta Winterfest Poster.
FAMILY DAY February 20
FAMILY DAY at North Crosby's Shillington Park. Snow games with toboggans, snow shoes, cross country skis and enthusiasm! Ice skating and winter curling with a twist! Canteen open, inside and outside games. This is a family event for family day! Registration starts at 10:00 and events end at 1:30pm. Your cost - out of pocket for the canteen!
SHROVE TUESDAY DINNER - Newboro February 21
SHROVE TUESDAY DINNER at St. Mary's in Newboro will be hosting a ham and scalloped potato dinner with pancakes for dessert on Tuesday, February 21 and offer two sittings 5:00pm and 6:15pm. For information and tickets call Joan Wright at 613-272-2393. Another dinner is held at the Lombardy Fair Grounds hosted by three different church groups. Call 613-284-1177 for information.
RIDEAU CUP SLED DOG and SKIJORING RACES February 25
Rideau Cup Dog Sled Race held in Newboro WEATHER PERMITTING. Saturday, February 25, 2012 starting at 9:30am, 6 team Dog Sled Races, and Novice and Experienced 1 or 2 dog team Skijoring Races, take place in Newboro. The new starting point this year will on Bay Street at Swallows Lane. Parking is encouraged at the ball diamond or on one side of near-by streets. Watch for signs. A new all land race route has been planned for this year’s race. Breakfast is served for racers, participants, volunteers and the general public in the Community Hall beginning at 8:00am and Saturday evening join us for a fantastic supper, again open to everyone. Awards are presented in the Community Hall on Saturday at approximately 3:00pm. Volunteers are needed to help at checkpoints, as dog handlers and at the starting point. To help call Sue at 1-800-928-2250. For more information see the Rideau Cup Dog Sled Races website.
MARCH/APRIL 2012
PITCH IN WEEK April 15 to 22
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.
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DELTA MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL April 21 & 22
As soon as the sap starts to run the folks in Delta prepare for their annual Delta Maple Syrup Festival. Join us on April 21 & 22 for entertainment, refreshments, activities, craft show and of course, pancakes and maple syrup. This event draws people from all around. For more information email: deltafair@ripnet.com
OLD STONE MILL April 21 & 22
The Old Stone Mill NHS is open for tours during Maple Syrup Festival. See www.deltamill.org
BOOK SALE April 21 & 22
The Rideau Lakes Union Library, Delta Branch, Book Sale at Old Stone Mill NHS during Maple Syrup Festival
REGISTRATIONS mid-April
REGISTRATION for Rideau Lakes Day Camp, Youth Soccer and Ball Registrations begin in mid April. Don't disappoint your child - make sure you register well before the deadline - some of these programs filled quickly in 2011 and are bound to be as popular again this season!
HOW TO PUBLICIZE YOUR EVENT mid-April
Community Groups, Clubs, Associations and Volunteers - are you planning a major special event? Do you have your publicity campaign figured out? It is so important that your event be properly advertised and in all mediums available. Guest speakers will provide a panel of expertise and answer your question, provide you with the right contacts and offer you the most important information on HOW TO PUBLICIZE YOUR EVENT in to-days social media, in print, on air and TV. To date our panel of guest speakers includes Cathy James - Cat's Cove Writing Services; Jef Johnston and Betsy Wright-McClean of Corus Entertainment; Howie Crichton - Editor Review Mirror newspaper; John Chatwood - Mornings/Music Director JACK FM; Maureen Pegg - Producer/Reporter LAKE 88 FM; and Jason Marshall - Managing Editor Valley Group. Watch for this informative, exciting, FREE opportunity to come and learn the best way to publicize your community event. For more information, call Sue at the Township of Rideau Lakes Community and Leisure Services Department.
CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL DANCE CLASSES April to June
CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL DANCE CLASSES will return to the Portland Community Hall. Registration forms will be distributed through the local public & high schools. Call the Townships Community and Leisure Services Office in March for information.
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 1 month before your event.
Completed Festival Licence application forms which should include letters of support from the OPP, Health Unit, Insurance, Fire and Emergency, maps, etc., must be received by the Clerk 2 weeks prior to the actual 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
