Hometown Events
| March 10 | Alzheimer Early Stage Support Group | |
| The Early Stage Support Group for Alzheimer's meets in Brockville every Wednesday from 1 - 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church st. Registraton is necessary, please call Alzheimer Society Office at 613-345-7392. | ||
| March 10 | Grief Walking Group | |
| The Palliative Care Grief Walking Group meets every Wednesday morning behind the Brockville Arts Centre at 9:00 am. It's for anyone experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. | ||
| March 10-June 30 | Wednesday Euchre | |
| Play Euchre at the Brockville Senior Citizens club, 15 elm Ave., every wednesday at 1 pm. All players are welcome. Info at 613-345-2266 | ||
| March 10-April 28 | Y Hot Lunch Program | |
| The Staff of the Brockville and Area YMCA, 345 Park Street, Brockville, is cooking hot lunches for you from 11:30 am - 1 pm every wednesday. Each wednesday will be a different menu with different cooks. Cost is $5.00. Take out available. This week - Sloppy Joes Meals also include salad, dessert and beverages. All for a minimum donation of $5.00! Visit our website at www.brockvilley.com or call 613-342-7961 ext. 30 for more details. All proceeds will go towards the Annual Giving Campaign. |
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| March 10 | Brockville Community Choir | |
| The Brockville Community Choir welcome's all those who love to sing Wednesday evenings at 7:30 at the First Presbyterian Church, Brockville. |
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| March 10-31 | Zumba at the Y | |
| Zumba is a dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music with easy to follow steps, creating a dynamic, energizing and effective workout. No prior dance experience is necessary. It runs from 5 - 5:45 pm wednesdays until March 31st. |
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| March 10 | Parkinson Support Group Excercise Class | |
| The Parkinson Support group has an Excercise class every Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 am at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Brockville with a qualified instructor. For more info call Marg at 345-7675 | ||
| March 11 | Alzheimers Society Support Group Meeting | |
| Alzheimer Society Support Groups for caregivers meet monthly throughout Leeds and Grenville. Gananoque - April 9th at Grace United Church, 120 Pine St. From 1:30 - 3:30 pm Brockville - March 11th at Alzheimer Society Office, 42 George St. from 1 - 3 pm Prescott - March 18th at St. Andrew's Church, Prescott from 1:30 - 3:30 pm Portland - March 19th at Country Roads Community Health Centre form 2 - 4 pm Kemptville - March 25th at Bayfield Manor, Elvira St. from 2 - 4 pm |
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| March 11-June 24 | Senior Darts | |
| Play Darts at the Brockville Senior Citizens Club, 15 Elm Ave., every Thursday at 1 pm. All players welcome. Info 613-345-2266 | ||
| March 11-August 28 | Live Theatre | |
| Dreams in Motion, 365 William Street S, Gananoque has their entertainment schedule ready and tickets are now available. More info at www.dreamsinmotion.ca Comedy Tonight...March 11 - 13 Working...March 25 - 28 Disney's Sleeping Beauty...April 17 - 18 Dreams Off Broadway...May 28 Dreams Goes To The Circus...June 12 High School Musical 2...July 30 - 31 Once Upon A Mattress...August 27 - 28 |
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| March 11 | Brockville Womens Network | |
| Joanne Fletcher, a nurse from Lyn, Ontario will speak at the Brockville Women’s Network meeting on March 11 about her experiences in Sri Lanka. Brockville Women’s Network encourages both the personal and career growth of its members. BWN promotes networking among a diverse group of women from a wide range of backgrounds. Visitors are always welcome and may attend 2 meetings as a guest before joining the group. Dinner meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Brockville Country Club, located on County Road 2, just west of Brockville. Dinner is $25.00 for members and $30.00 for visitors. A time for networking begins at 5:30 and dinner is served at 6:30. More information can be found on the BWN website http://brockvillewomensnetwork.com. For reservations and more information, please call Kim (613-924-0165) by March 10, 2010. |
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| March 11 | Strong, Smart and Bold Woman of the Year awards | |
| The sixth annual Girls Inc. Celebration, featuring the "Strong, Smart and Bold Woman of the Year Awards," will be held at the Brockville Country Club at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 6. The nomination deadline is April 9. Tickets and nomination forms are available at the Girls Inc. office, located at 1805 Oxford Avenue in Brockville, along with these locations: Echo Clothing, Flowers Brockville and Young's of Prescott. For more information, contact Lesley Hubbard, executive director of Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada, at 613-345-3295, Ext. 2, 4. |
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| March 12 | Modern Square Dancing (Plus Level) | |
| The Swingin' Saints modern square dance club dance at the "Plus" level every Friday evening at Toniata School, Brockville starting at 7:30 pm. For more info call Michael Groom at 613-342-8923 or email mg.bg@sympatico.ca |
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| March 12-June 25 | Seniors Euchre | |
| Play Euchre at the Brockville Senior Citizens Club, 15 Elm Ave., every Friday at 7:00 pm. Prizes and lunch - all players welcome. Info at 613-345-2266 | ||
| March 12 | Corporate 8-Ball Challenge | |
| The annual Corporate 8-Ball Challenge is back. Grab your pool cues and be one of 20 teams of 5 entered to win bragging rights for 2010. The tournament takes place Friday Mar. 12, at 11am, a fundraiser for the United Way. | ||
| March 12 | Corporate 8 Ball Challenge | |
| Are you a pool shark? Or are you CUE-LESS about the game? It doesn’t matter! Everyone is invited to join the fun as the United Way and Eastern Independent Telecommunications team up for the Annual Corporate 8-Ball Challenge, back by popular demand, Friday March 12th, at Sam’s Brass Racks. Register your team now then chalk up your pool cues for another fun afternoon. Call Paul Donovan 342-96-52 extension 224 or Crystal or Tanya at the United Way Office. The United Way, proudly supported by 1049 JRfm! | ||
| March 13-21 | Breakfast and Lite Lunch and Chili Supper | |
| Grenville Snowmobile Clubhouse is open Saturdays & Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. until mid March for Breakfast and Lite Lunchs at the clubhouse North of Maynard. Call 613-925-3001 for more info. |
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| March 13 | Youth Night | |
| This program is designed for youth looking for a safe, supervised place to learn new games, make new friends. Activities vary weekly. (6 - 15 yrs) at the Brockville and Area YMCA 345 Park St.from 6 - 8 pm (Except Feb 13th and March 20th) |
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| March 13 | St Patricks Day Dance | |
| A St. Patrick's Day Dance to be held @ the Legion Hall 180 Park Street in Brockville from 8pm - 1am Live entertainment with Bruce Alexander's Big Time Band. Cash Bar. Refreshments and party favours. $15.00 per person. Please contact Alex at 613-803-1644 Tickets also available at the door. |
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| March 13 | Spencerville Skate Show | |
| Spencerville Skating Club presents: Spencerville Olympics 2010 - Two Performances: 1pm and 7pm. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Spencerville Arena Featuring: Paige Burnie, Guest Skater Adults $5 Seniors/Students $3 In addition to the guest skater performance, each show will feature SSC competitive skaters’ solo and duet performances, adults skaters’ solo performances from Jessica Summers and Kelly Covill, along with CanSkate, StarSkate, PowerSkate and AdultSkate group performances. In all, the skills and talent of more than 50 skaters will be showcased. |
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| March 13 | St Patricks Day Tea and Bake Sale | |
| There is a St. Patrick's Day Tea and Bake sale from 11:30 - 2 pm in the St. Francis Xavier School Gym. It's $5 per person. Sponsored by the St. Francis Xavier CWL. | ||
| March 13 | Antiques Appraisal Show & Auctions | |
| Antiques Appraisal Show & Auctions Saturday March 13, Grace United Church, Gananoque 1:30 Bring your family heirlooms, antiques, and collectibles to be appraised. $10 per item - A limit of 3 per person. Come be entertained by the history and family stories of the appraised items. Silent & On-line Auctions Fundraising for Handicap Accessible Washrooms Contact 613-659-4004 or 613-382-2161 for more information. |
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| March 14 | Scuba at the Y | |
| Explore the underwater world! This course is taught by certified instructors and prepares participants for certification necessary to dive in open water. Manuals and equipment included although participants are encouraged to bring their own mask, fins & snorkel. New participants welcome any time. Members: $250/ Non-Members: $350. It's Sundays from 11 am - 2 pm |
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| March 14 | Dart Tournament | |
| Dart Tournament Mixed triples Sign-up starting @ 10:00am Play starts @ 10:30am $30.00/team Followed by double Elimination singles tournament Sunday March 14th, 2010 Brockville Legion Info Call Carol or Al at 613-345-7400 180 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario Canada K6V 5T7. rclbranch96@bellnet.ca 613-342-7687 |
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| March 14 | St Patrick Dinner adn Entertainment | |
| St. Patrick Dinner and Entertainment at St. Mark Parish Centre, Prescott with social hour at 4 and bujffet dinner at 5 (Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetables and Dessert). Entertainment by Fiddler's Plus. Adults $12/Children Under 12 $6. Children under 5 FREE. Call 613-925-2207 for tickets only available in advance. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 5880. | ||
| March 15 | CNIB Service Day/Lions Low Vison Clinic | |
| The CNIB Lions Low Vision Clinic is held the third Monday of every month at Wall St. from 10 am - 3 pm. For information or service please call 613-542-4975 ext 5080. There will be NO Low Vision Clinic on Monday February 15th because of Family Day. Clinics will resume on March 15th 2010. |
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| March 15-26 | Library Displays | |
| On the adult Walls - "Watercolours" - by Shirley Blain In the Display Case- "Woodcarvings by members of the St. Lawrence Woodcarvers Association ON the Young Adult Walls - "Magical Music Room Tour" - Macrophotography by Emily Townshend |
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| March 15 | Craft & Chat | |
| Every Monday from 10 am-2pm a group will meet in the Classroom of the Brockville Museum with Irmgard Heidt as the Instructor. They will enjoy sharing skills, materials and ideas to create beautiful bears or knit gorgeous socks. Bring a lunch as tea or coffee will be served--join in the ‘crafty activity?at the Brockville Museum on 5 Henry Street. Please call 613 342-4397 for details | ||
| March 15-29 | Beginner Meditation at the Brockville and Area YMCA | |
| Learn how to "be still" and allow time for the clutter of life to simply fall away, as your mind, body and spirit come into balance with each other. It's beginner meditation at the YMCA Mondays from 7 - 8:30 pm until March 29th | ||
| March 15-April 1 | Boot Camp at the Y | |
| Boot Camp is a challenging workout designed to maximize your power and strength, improve your agility, quickness, and overall endurance through a series of drills. It's Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:15 - 10:15 am until April 1st |
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| March 16 | Artistic Stitchers | |
| Artistic Stitchers meet in the Brockville Museum Classroom. Working on several stitchery projects. Come along to learn a new skill and have tea/ treats every Tuesday 1-3pm at 5 Henry Street. Call 613 342-4397 to inquire about new classes. |
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| March 16-June 29 | Cribbage | |
| The Brockville Senior Citizens, 15 Elm Ave. invite you to play cribbage every Tuesday at 7:30. Prizes and Lunch. All players welcome. Info 613-345-2266 | ||
| March 16-18 | National Life Saving Society Standard First Aid and CPR C Course | |
| The National Life Saving Society STandard First Aid and CPR "C" Court is at the YMCA March 16- 18th from 5 - 9:30 pm. Students - this is an excellent way to improve your resume for summer employment! Includes Anaphylaxis Rescuer. |
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| March 17-April 14 | Brockville Mental Health Centre Senior's Dinner | |
| March 17th: Brockville Mental Health Centre Senior's Dinner, March 17th, 2010 4:00pm - 5:30pm Hip of Beef Buffet $11.00 tax Reservations only 613-345-1461 ext.2367 April 14h: Brockville Mental Health Centre Senior's Dinner, April 14th, 4pm - 5:30pm, Carved Leg of Ham Dinner $11.00 tax Reservations only 613-345-1461 ext. 2367 |
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| March 19-24 | Epilepsy Month | |
| March 19th: Bring the kids out and join your favourite Sesame Street characters in this event from 10 am - 3 pm at the 1000 Islands Mall; "Doodles may be shapes, patterns, drawing or scribbles, it's amazing how creative we can be without even trying!!" Your "doodles" will be entered in a draw for some great prizes and donations will be encouraged to help raise funds for the Epilepsy & Seizure Resource Center March 24th: Join the staff of Boston Pizza partnered with the Epilepsy and Seizure Resource Center for dinner, 10% of all food sales will be donated back to our organization to support education initiatives and resources.. Boston Pizza on Parkedale Avenue from 5 - 8 pm. |
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| March 20 | Bab Palooza | |
| Calling all Moms, Dad's, Parents to be, Grandparents and Grandparents to be! Don't miss our 1st annual Baby Palooza! _ Over 40 exhibitors with exciting products and services _ Fashion shows for maternity wear _ Fabulous demonstrations, including how to make baby food! _ Prizes and give aways _ And Much More . Saturday March 20th 10 am to 5pm. Only $2.00 admission per person! Children 12 and under are free! 1/2 of the door proceeds will go to the Red Cross for the Haiti Relief fund Lunch will be available for purchase. See you there! Any questions please contact Norma Smith 613-213-4006 normasmith1@sympatico.ca |
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| March 20 | Learn more about 19th century textiles | |
| In this workshop, Sotheby's-trained instructor Janet Carlile looks at 19th-century textiles. Learn about samplers and the iconography used on them. Explore early Canadian pictorial wool work. Find out how Irish linen is made - and how to remove stains and care for it. Hooking and hooked rugs, quilts and coverlets will also be examined. You will also discover ways of determining the age of textiles. Each participant may bring one textile item to be appraised. Janet Carlile has lectured throughout the United Kingdom and Canada. She taught a course at Lancaster University called Artefacts and Implements Relating to Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Social History. Carlile has undertaken appraisals of government department collections and is an appraiser for the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the American Embassy, the House of Commons and has worked for Rideau Hall - the official residence of the Governor General. She has also appeared as an expert on the Canadian Antiques Roadshow. The cost of the session is $65 per person. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Bring a bagged lunch. To purchase tickets or receive more information, call 613-498-3003. |
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| March 20 | Dance to Country Music | |
| Live Country Music Westbound Lane Band Saturday March 20th, 2010 8pm - Midnight Brockville Legion 180 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario Canada K6V 5T7. rclbranch96@bellnet.ca 613-342-7687 |
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| March 20 | Dance at Rocksprings Hall | |
| There's a dance at the Rocksprings Hall from 8 - midnight with music by Kathy & Friends. Sponsored by LOL # 434. Info - Marilyn Irish 924-9807 | ||
| March 20 | Family Games Night | |
| Mallorytown United Church is hosting a family games night.Will start at 5pm with a pot luck dinner followed by games. You may bring your favorite main dish, dessert or snack. Also bring your favorite card or board games with you for some good old fashioned fun after dinner. |
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| March 20 | Spring Fling Ham Supper | |
| Spring Fling Ham Supper Sponsored by St-Paul's Presbyterian Church Caintown at the Front of Yonge Community Hall in Mallorytown from 4 - 7 pm. Menu includes baked ham, scalloped potatoes,vegetable, baked beans, coleslaw, buns & butter, dessert and beverage. Cost Adults~$12.00, Children 6-12~$6.00 and children under 6~free. Entertainment by the Caintown Singers | ||
| March 23 | Athens Garden Club | |
| Athens Garden Club meet will meet this month on Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Athens District High School, 21 Church Street Athens. Please note date change. Guest speaker will be Laurie Bachard, with an illustrated presentation entitled, 'Fabulous Foliage ... and Flowers, Too!" Everyone is welcome. |
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| March 23 | Volunteer Training | |
| The Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service volunter training begins on Tuesday March 23. They are looking for caring, compassionate men and women to volunteer with Palliative Care patients in the hospital or out in the community. Tere is no fee but you must register...613-345-5649 Ext. 1-4417 or Ext. 1-4410 | ||
| March 23 | Seeing Stars | |
| "Seeing Stars" a talk on astronomy by Paul Bullock at a general meeting of Friends of MacJohnson Wildlife Area is at 7 pm at Commonwealth School. Everyone Welcome. Information at 613-345-1990 | ||
| March 25 | Quilters guild monthly meeting | |
| The 1000 Islands Quilters Guild monthly meeting is Thursday at the Merc Hall, Maitland. Library opens at 6:30, Meeting at 7:10. Refreshments. Visitors Welcome. Info: 613-924-9184. | ||
| March 25 | Young at Heart (50+) Pot-Blessing Luncheon | |
| The Young at Heart (50+) Pot-Blessing Luncheon 12 noon at Highway Pentecostal Churc, 800 Stewart Blvd. Speaker Pastor Eric Hallett. For more info: Darlene at 613-342-4075 EX 123. | ||
| March 25 | Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia support group | |
| The Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia support group meets the last Thursday of every month at First Presbyterian Church 10 George St. Brockville at 1 pm. For more info call 613-342-6728. |
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| March 25 | Kemptville Early Stage Support Group | |
| The Kemptville Early Stage Support group for Alzheimers meets the 4th Thursday of each month at Bayfield Manor, Elvira Street from 11 am - noon. Registration is necessary. Call the Alzheimer Society Toll Free at 1-866-576-8556. | ||
| March 25 | Basket Weaving Guild Meeting | |
| Basket Weaving Guild meets at the Brockville Museum- 5 Henry Street on the 4th Thursday of the month. Next gathering will be Thursday,Feb 25th at 8:00am. - 3 pm Bring a lunch and join in a wonderful instruction class! Call 613 342-4397 to inquiry about details. |
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| March 26 | Pet Adopt-a-Thon | |
| Our shelter is overflowing! We have over 100 cats and kittens that desperately need to find good, loving homes. Adopt-a-thon dates: March 26, 2010 Location: Our shelter at 85 Highway 32, Gananoque Adoption fees: Special prices include spaying/neutering, all current vaccinations and microchipping We'll be available at these locations to provide information: March 26 at TD Canada Trust, Gananoque For more information call 613-382-1512 or 613-382-1135. Gananoque and District Humane Society |
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| March 26 | Soup/Sandwich/Dessert Lunch | |
| Athens UCW holding a soup/sandwich/dessert lunch at Athens United Church on Fri March 26 from 11am to 1pm. $5. |
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| March 27 | Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser | |
| There is a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Highway Pentecostal Church, 800 Stewart Blvd., Brockville from 8 - noon. Tickets $7, ages 4-12 $4, 3 & under FREE | ||
| March 28 | Writers Ink | |
| Writers� Ink will meet on Sunday, March 28th, 10 � 12, noon at Rosedale Retirement Centre, 1813 County Road 2 East, Brockville. Public is welcome. For additional information, please call (613) 345-3890. | ||
| March 28 | Athens Figure Skating Annual Ice Show | |
| The Athens Figure Skating Annual Ice Show is at 2 pm at Centre '76 in Athens. Over a huundred skaters from three to sixty plus will perform to the theme "When I grow Up" |
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| April 3 | Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Front of Yonge Fire Dept | |
| The Front of Yonge Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Front of Yonge Firehall, 1491 County Road 2, Mallorytown from 8am - 11am. Cost is $5/person or $18/family of 4. For more info, call Susan Marcoux at 613 923-2430. |
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| April 6 | VIP Meeting | |
| The VIP's (Visually impaired Persons) meet the first Tuesday of each month at Wall Street United Church at 1 pm. It's for any visually impaired persons. Call Audrey at 345-5948 for more info. | ||
| April 7 | Pot Luck Lunch | |
| The Women's Missionary Society (WMS) invites you to its Annual Pot Luck Lunch on Wednesday, 7th April at First Presbyterian Church, Brockville at noon. There will be a speaker from the Brockville Museum talking on "How to Archive Your Records". This will be of interest both to individuals and organizations. |
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| April 10 | 2009-10 Joshua Bates Centre Season | |
| The 2009-10 Joshua Bates Centre program is out and single Tickets are $20. Call Kathryn at 613-924-9141; Debbie at 613-924-2056 or Mary Rae at 613-345-3032. Sat. April 10, 2010 - Lucien - "Helter Smelter" - Last seen as a Florida tourist, the New Brunswich mill worker, Lucien, returns to his North Shore roots where we find him smelt fishing in a colony of shanties on the Bay of Chaleur - still expounding on world issues, national crises, love, sex and politics. Marshall Button brings the multi-faceted personality of Lucient to the Joshua Bates Centre for a first time performance. |
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| April 13 | Brockville Evening Support Group | |
| Alzheimer Society Support Groups for caregivers meets for the Brockville Evening Support Group, the second Tuesday of each month at the Alzheimer Society Office, 42 George Street from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. | ||
| April 24 | Dance to Eddy & The Stingrays | |
| Dance to Eddy & The Stingrays Appearing at the Brockville Legion Saturday, April 24th, 2010, 7pm - Midnight $15.00 Light Lunch Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario Canada K6V 5T7. rclbranch96@bellnet.ca 613-342-7687 |
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| April 24 | Spring & Summer mom to Mom Sale | |
| Spring & Summer Mom to Mom Sale Saturday April 24 Grace United Church Gananoque 9:00 am - 1:00pm Parents are invited to sell Childrens clothes, Maturnity Clothes, Christening Gowns, Baby furniture & equipment, Toys, Books, Sports equipment- hockey, soccer etc. Table Rental - 4x4 $10 4x8 $20 Cafe & Bake Table Fundraising for Handicap Accessible Washrooms Contact 613-659-4004 or 613-382-2161 for more information |
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| May 1 | Indoor Yard Sale | |
| Indoor yard sale at Heritage Community Christian School in New Dublin- 7463 County Road 28. Saturday, May 1st from 8:00-12:00. Household goods, toys, books, music, sports, baked goods, clothing, small businesses and more. Table rentals $15 (5ft) or $18 (6ft). Fee to support Student Fund. For more info or to reserve a table by April 23rd call Amy at 613-924-9397 |
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| May 2 | Breakfast at the Mallorytown Legion | |
| Come and join The Mallorytown Legion for breakfast the first Sunday of each month from 8:00-12:00. 13 Quabbin Road, info 613-923-5000 ~ $ 5.00 Breakfast |
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| June 12 | L & G Amazing Race | |
| The United Way of Leeds and Grenville are organizing another Amazing Race for Saturday June 12. 30 teams will race all over L & G hoping to win the $1500 1st prize. Pledge forms and registration available at the United Way office or by calling 613-342-8889. | ||
