Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, 613-432-6689 E-mail: E-mail:news@yourkanata.com peter.clark@metroland.com
• June 21 Renfrew Silver Seniors potluck luncheon, Renfrew Legion at noon, members only. This is the last luncheon until September. Funded Programs, 1 to 4 p.m. Unemployed, laid-off, on EI now or in the last three years? Learn about training, selfemployment and job search programs. Employment Networks, 613-432-3424. • June 22 Blood donor clinic at Best Western Renfrew Inn reception room from 2 to 5 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Renfrew Masonic Lodge #122. To book an appointment, 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or www. blood.ca • June 23 Whitewater Historical Society hosts opening day at Ross Museum in Foresters Falls from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events include presenting two new murals and a painted crosscut saw by artisan Rick Kasaboski, horse-drawn wagon tours by Keith and Ruby Bennett, spinning demonstrations, bake sale, barbecue and entertainment. Community Living Renfrew County South fundraising BBQ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at M&M Meats in Arnprior. • Penny Drive Renfrew and Area SeniorsĘź Home Support is having a June Penny Drive. If you have any pennies lying around, Home Support will be more then happy to take them off your hands. You can drop them off at the ofďŹ ce or call and have someone pick them up. Every little penny counts! • June 24 Pancake Breakfast at Zion United Church Douglas from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $7. Pancakes, eggs, sausages toast and jam, fruit, tea, coffee and juice. Farmers breakfast at Cobden Agriculture Hall fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults $7, children $4. In support of heavy horse committee.
• Plowing match Mark on your calendar 2012 Renfrew County Plowing Match Sept. 15, hosted by Catherine and Derrick Smith, 462 Marjorie Road, Cobden. Looking for crafters/ exhibitors, Contact Shirley Kasaboski. • June 26 Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation in partnership with Enterprise Renfrew County presents free ďŹ nancial literacy seminar in Pembroke from 9 a.m. to noon. For details and to register visit www. enterpriserenfrewcounty.com or contact Colleen Sadler at 613-432-6848. One minute of laughing yoga equals 10 minutes on a rowing machine. Give a try. No funny moves, no mats, just plain fun. Eganville Seniors, 5:30 p.m. Call 613628-2354. • June 27 Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services of Renfrew County AGM, 6:30 p.m. at Mac Wilson Complex Centre, 39 Renfrew, Ave. W., Suite 202, Renfrew. Call 613432-8573 or 1-888-241-1135. • June 28 Renfrew and Area SeniorsĘź Home Support is hosting a dessert theatre at St. Francis Xavier Hall at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. The title of the play is The Trip, written by Bob Bouchard, starring Carol Ann Flannery and Doug Miller, with entertainment by Limited Edition. Advance tickets can be purchased at AikenheadĘźs Drug Store or Home Support at 613-432-7691 before June 25. Also, transportation is available for a nominal fee. • June 29 Canada Day strawberry social and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Stewart Park beside the Renfrew Presbyterian Church. This is a Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Enjoy shortcake in the park and take home some delicious baking for your Canada Day celebrations. Proceeds from this event will go towards the RVH AuxiliaryĘźs $150 000 pledge to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Cat Scan Fund. • June 30 Burnstown United Church is hosting a heritage house and garden tour from 12:30 to 5 p.m. $25 includes a tour of seven locations and strawberry social. Tickets available at a number of locations, including AikenheadĘźs Drug Store or by calling 613-4333389.
Mercury photo by Steve Newman
Big hit with kids Respiratory therapist Maureen Magill delights 21-month-old Sophie Gibbons with special treatment of her Gee-Gee Giraffe. Siblings Johnny, Ariel and Chloe share in the medical moment at Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s 20th annual Teddy Bear Picnic last Saturday. • June 30, July 1 Yard sale starts at 8 a.m. each day at Eganville Seniors Centre. Donations of clean lightly-used items accepted. Drop off anytime Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 613-628-2354 • July - October Stone Fence Theatre presents Schoolhouse by Leanna Brodie, July-October at the Eganville Community Centre. Tickets now on sale by phone, 613-757-1001 or toll-free 1-866-310-1004, and online, www.stonefence.ca Buy early for best seats. • July 1 Strawberry social and BBQ at St. PaulĘźs Parish Hall, Cobden from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost $7, by ticket only. Phone 613-432-7599 or 613-6467781. Bring a lawn chair. Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club hosts a kick off to Canada Day with breakfast at the Calabogie Community Centre starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds to club projects. Adults $7; 5-12 yrs $4, under 5 free. • July 2-6 Camp at Home: Salvation Army Renfrew Community Church, 8 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Ont. K7V 1T3 July 2 to 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children ages 6 to 12. Cost $20. Camper applications available at the Thrift Store OfďŹ ce. Call 613-432-7721.
• July 3 Heritage Renfrew bus tour to Upper Canada Village. Leaves National Archives parking lot at 8 a.m., returning from Upper Canada Village at 4 p.m. with a stop at Kemptville for supper. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it at the village. For more information. Please call Olga Lewis at 613-432-6958. • July 6 Renfrew Freemasons lunch, noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant. Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited to join. Wives and girlfriends are welcome. Barry Sansom 613-433-9038. • July 7 Calabogie Fish & Game Club Bass Derby (Free Family Fishing Weekend) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration at Barnet Cottage or preregister at Calabogie Marina, 613-752-2010. Registration fee $10 for adults and $5 for juniors. Prizes, $200 for adult heaviest bass and $100 for junior. Catch and release. Scales close at 3 p.m. sharp. Call Brian at 613-752-0453. • July 8 The July Valley Singles Lunch 12:30 p.m. at Superior Restaurant in Almonte. For more information, call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.
• July 10 St. John Ambulance hosts babysitting course, 470 OʟBrien Rd., Renfrew 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $50 per
student 10-14. Learn basic childcare skills, become a certiďŹ ed babysitter. 613-7350772 or 1-800-519-8117; email stjohn@bellnet.ca
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