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The Winter Carnival this year will be spread over 2 weekends.<\/p>\n
The first weekend, Saturday Feb.6\/2016 begins with the Westport Lions Club Pond Hockey
\nTournament. It takes place on Sand Lake at The Lions Club beach if you are interested in participating
\ncontact Bob Reddick at 273-3499.
\nThere will be food and drink and lots of outdoor family fun<\/p>\n
The second weekend, begins Friday Feb.12\/2016, at The Westport Community Center with our own
\nWestport Jr. B Rideaus taking on The Brockville Tiki’s. The Theme is ” fill the rink”.
\nBefore the Game, there will be a Special Presentation to FOTA from Aviva. $50,000 dollar Cheque.
\nIn addition, FOTA will be honoring its many Supporters and Volunteers.
\nWatch for the Mayors Challenge……it should be a blast.
\nLots of Draws and Prizes<\/p>\n
Saturday Feb. 13\/2016, opens up with The 29th Annual Wolf Lake Howl Fishing Derby
\nOntario Free Fishing Weekend…no license required for Ontario Residents.
\nPike, Pickerel,Ling and Perch categories.
\nCash and Draw Prizes.
\nTickets available at: Norris Live Bait, Kudrinko’s , Bennett Bait and Tackle in Smith Falls and Wings Live Bait in Lynhurst
\n$15.00 Dollars per person, children under 12 free.
\nFinal Weigh In will be at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon.
\nCanteen available
\nHey, if you have not tried ice fishing this is your chance to get it off your bucket list. Talk about Family Fun !!!!<\/p>\n
Sunday Feb. 14\/2016, opens up with the Westport Arts Council’s Winter Games
\nThis Event takes place at the Westport Community Center’s Parking Lot .
\nBegins at 11 am with Horse and Wagon rides around the streets of Westport. 16 to 18 people per ride, no charge, donation only.
\nHot food and beverage will be available outside until 4pm, thanks to John Pringle and Cottage Coffee House.
\nAlso at 11, Westwinds Farm will provide a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides for the Kids to enjoy.
\nThe Winter Games will begin at 1pm. These games consist of: Crosscut Sawing, Nail Hammering,Fresh Egg Maraton and Tug of war.
\nThe teams will see: Business vs Business, Service Club vs Service Club, Fire Dept. vs Fire Dept., Seniors vs Seniors and last but not least
\nKids vs Kids.
\nThis will be an exciting afternoon.
\nPlaques already hang at Town Hall for the winners of last years events and those same plaques will awarded to the winners of this years Events
\nEveryone is invited back to the Cove at 4 pm for free live entertainment. (Shawn and Henry)
\nAlso on Sunday: The Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 Westport Presents: Sundary In the Country<\/p>\n
Happy Valentine’s day.<\/p>\n
Bring your Valentine to Westport’s own ” Sunday in the Country” with the one and only Jeff Code and his band Silver Wings.
\nEvent gets underway 2 until 6 pm. $10 per person.
\nLight lunch served.<\/p>\n
Monday Feb.15\/2016, this Event takes place at North Crosby’s Shlington Park. 1 until 4 pm.
\nOutside: Skating and Snowshoeing
\nInside: Crafts and Karaoke and Hot Chocolate.
\nMayors Challenge, don’t miss it , should be fun<\/p>\n
This Winter Carnival has been made possible by 7 different groups, that have come together to promote Westport and Area Winter carnival.
\nThe Westport Arts Council
\nThe Westport Lions Club
\nThe Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br. 542
\nThe Wolf Lake Howl Group
\nThe Westport Jr.B Rideaus
\nThe Westport Parks and Rec Committee
\nThe North Crosby Parks and Rec. Committee.<\/p>\n
The Sponsor for this entire Event:: Jim Archambault and Rideau Valley Hearth and Home.
\nWhen you run into Jim, thank him for his support, we really appreciate it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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