What's happening in the region this week
Posted Feb 5, 2010 By EMC News
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Feb. 4. THE VALLEY CONCERT BAND - Musicians wanted. Join us every Thursday evening from 7:30-9:30 at Branch 174 Legion Hall, Daniel St., Arnprior. Openings for all brass, reed, or percussion players. Visit our web site. www.valleyconcertband.ca. Call Keith, 1-613-832-2697.
Feb. 5. St. Andrew's United Church Women are hosting their annual mid winter home cooked roast beef supper on Friday, Feb. 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Education Centre (Accessible), 257 John St. North, Arnprior. Tickets at the door. Everyone Welcome!
Feb. 6. Hot Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. followed by euchre. Prizes are surprise prizes. Held at Oris Mather Hall in the Arnprior Town Hall. Sponsored by Mons Rebekah Lodge.
Feb. 6 and 7. There will be auditions for the Prior Players at the Arnprior Library Saturday Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. in the main meeting room. Dates are Jan 30, We are looking for two adult men and two adult women, as well as off stage help.
Feb. 7. The February Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Charlie's Restaurant in Renfrew. To register call Faye at 613-256-8117.
Feb. 8 - 13. Crafts with Class. Craft show at Arnprior Shopping Centre Feb. 8 to 13. Unique, quality crafts. For more information call 613-623-5696.
2010 Knights\Legion Euchre challenge in Arnprior: Feb. 12 at the Legion, Feb. 26 at the Parrish, March 12 at the Legion, March 26 at the Parrish. Registration at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Feb. 12 and 13. Arnprior Curling Club is hosting a "Curl Up" with your Valentine at the Valentines Bonspiel Feb 12 and 13. It is a mixed spiel where you curl three games. There will be Friday night munchies, a light lunch Saturday and a roast beef dinner on Saturday night. Also Casino games Friday and Saturday and "Saturday Night Fever" dance with a professional DJ. Contact Gail Gray at 613-623-2292 or Aaron Carswell at 613-836-9286 for more information.
Feb. 13. Valentine's dinner and celebration. Celebrate your commitment to your loved one this Valentine's. Enjoy a small service with spiritual director, Jack Lau, OMI, Share some fruits and veggies while mingling with others who are celebrating, and delight in an intimate roast beef and gravy* dinner (with chocolate tarts and real whipped cream for dessert) in the historic and peaceful setting of Galilee Centre. *Ask about our vegetarian option. A photographer will be on hand to help commemorate your special day with a 5x7 print of you and your loved one. Book your group of four (or more), before Friday, Feb. 1, to receive $10 off your bill.
Feb. 16. Join us in the dining room at Galilee Centre and enjoy chicken and rice gumbo soup, goddess salad, chicken jambalaya, red beans with rice and green beans almondine. For dessert: Bananas "Foster." Call Debbie Fougere at 613-623-4242, extension 21 for seating times and reservations.
Feb. 20. Join friends and neighbours for soup, sandwiches and something sweet on Saturday, Feb. 20 from noon until 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church hall, Braeside.
Feb. 20. On the third Saturday of the month, January to May at 4:30 p.m. a Eucharistic Liturgy will be celebrated in a contemplative atmosphere in the De Mazenod Chapel at Galilee Centre. Psalm 46 speaks of God's presence and verse 10 highlights our stance, "Be still, and know that I Am God." It is within this context that we choose to gather in prayer. Please call Fr. Jack Lau, OMI, at 613-623-4242, extension 28 or email jlau@galileecentre.com for more information.
CARP
Feb. 6. The Friends of the Public Library are holding a special sale of discarded books and bundles of magazines at the library from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 6 at the library, 3911 Carp Rd.
Feb. 9 The 100 Kilometre Diet and How to Grow It with David Hinks, Master Gardener. West Carleton Garden Club and Horticultural Society 7:30 p.m. Carp Memorial Hall 3739 Carp Rd. New members welcome.
Feb. 19 and 20. Carp Snow Days are happening Feb. 19 and 20. Family Skate Friday night at the WEJ arena, Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the outdoor rink, Outdoor Hockey League games, Carnival Games, Horse drawn sleigh rides, Spaghetti Supper and Family Dance Saturday night at the HCA Mess Hall For info call 613-839-7356.
Feb. 20. Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre monthly open house and free talk: Saturday, Feb. 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. Osteoporosis - Bone Health with Rebecca Word ND. Tour our Healing House and see how our hosts provide holistic residential health care. 2386 Thomas Dolan Pkwy (at Carp Road) 613-839-1198 or www.ecowellness.com.
CONSTANCE BAY
Feb. 12. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616 West Carleton, 377 Allbirch Rd., Constance Bay. Valentines Dinner Party. TGIF Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Ron Prescott at 6:30 p.m. Call for more info 613-832-2082. Everyone Welcome!!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616. Every Monday - mens darts, 7 p.m. Every Tuesday - ladies darts, 7 p.m. Every Wednesday - Bingo, 7:15 p.m., kitchen open 5:15 p.m. Every Thursday - carpet bowling, 1 p.m. mixed darts, 7 p.m. youth darts 7 p.m. Every Friday - TGIF dinner, 5:30 p.m., occasional entertainment. Friday nights during summer - horseshoes 7 p.m. All dart leagues run from September to April.
DUNROBIN
Feb. 8. West Carleton Country Knitters - Knitting and crocheting for local charities. Meetings are every other Monday, at 1 p.m. in the Dunrobin/Carp area. New members welcome, no experience required. Goods made at home for donation, and donations of yarn in good condition are welcomed. Phone Marg at 613-831-2542 for more information, or visit http://sites.google.com/site/wccknitters.
Feb. 18. West Carleton Secondary School (3088 Dunrobin Rd.), Dunrobin. Parent information night on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. - WCSS Grade 8 information session in the cafeteria. Review the Option sheet process. From 7 to 8 p.m. - open house for all grade levels.
FITZROY
Feb. 6. Fitzroy Harbour Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Ottawa River, near the Government Dock in Fitzroy Harbour. Lots of prizes. Skating rink on the river, chili and hot dogs available. Open to all licensed anglers, young and old. For information, call Karen Taylor 613-623-6171.
Feb. 6. Ham supper at St. Andrews United Church, Carleton Street, Fitzroy Harbour on Saturday, Feb. 6. Sittings are at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. For information and tickets call Win 613-623-7448, Mary 613-623-3794 or Janet 613-623-5596.
Feb. 10 to Feb. 14. Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival is taking place from Wednesday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 14. Indoor and outdoor events all weekend based at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre. Wednesday night ladies hockey, Thursday night spaghetti supper and downhill skiing night, Friday family fun night with bonfire, all day activities on Saturday including trivia night and Sunday cross-country ski outing. Check www.fitzroyharbour.com for a full schedule, or call Carole at 613-623-7559.
Until March 10. Boys and girls are invited to lace up their running shoes and join us at the St. Michael's school gym, in Fitzroy. Youth will participate in a variety of different sports, active games and exercises that will keep them moving. Where: St. Michael's School Gym, Fitzroy. When: Wednesday Jan. 13 - March 10. Ages: 6-12 & 13-17.
GALETTA
Feb. 11, 18 and 25. The Galetta Community Association presents six-hand euchre on Thursday nights in February at 7:30 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments.
Feb.14. Galetta Family Fun Day on Sunday Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wear red to celebrate Valentine's Day. Games, prizes, skating, face painting and chili cook off! Contact 613-623-4846 or 613-623-0113 for more information.
KANATA
Feb. 5. IT meeting, 1 p.m., The city, partnering with OCRI, will present the five year IT plan to local tech industries and discuss the city's procurement system. Registration is through OCRI. A maximum of three per company can attend.
Feb. 5. Community family movie night! Disney/Pixar "UP" at Kanata Community CRC at 46 Castlefrank Rd. on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Admission is free but canned goods or a donation for the Kanata Food Cupboard are welcome.
