International Mustard Day Aug. 7 at Mrs. McGarrigle's
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC Events - Celebrate International Mustard Day in Merrickville on Aug. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop, 311 St. Lawrence St. Included in this day of festivities is the launch of a new mustard flavour - the 14th mustard...read more »
RONA's MS Bike Tour makes stop in Kemptville Aug. 7 and 8
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Events - Put the pedal to the metal and help raise funds to battle multiple sclerosis (MS) during Ottawa's RONA MS Bike Tour Aug. 7 and 8.
This is the 21st year for the tour, which bills itself as Ottawa's only two-day bike tour and offers "cyclists...
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Victoria's Quilts Kemptville branch take part in 'Hooked on Fabric' quilt show Aug. 14 and 15
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC Events - The Kemptville branch of Victoria's Quilts (VQ) Canada will be hosting the tea room at the Kemptville Quilters Guild's 'Hooked on Fabric' Quilt Show which will take place at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Aug. 14 and 15. The...read more »
Get 'Fit for Heart' with Bodhi Tree Yoga Aug. 7
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Ashley Kulp
EMC Events - The heart is the most important organ in the human body and it's important to care for it.
Bodhi Tree Yoga Centre wants people to embrace a heart-healthy lifestyle by participating in their upcoming 'Fit for Heart' yoga fundraiser to benefit...
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Jam organizers gear up for seventh annual event this weekend
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jeff Maguire EMC Events - The planning is finished, the set-up is complete and now organizers are anxiously watching the weather forecasts as the seventh annual 'Riverside Jam on the Mississippi' begins a three-day run tomorrow (Friday). The host committee for...read more »
BioBlitz project coming to Lanark and Leeds Counties
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC Events - Thanks to funding from the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund and the Community Fish and Wildlife Incentive Fund (CFWIF), the Centre for Sustainable Watersheds in partnership with the Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County and Leeds...read more »
Teeing off to support cancer research
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Tiffany Williams-Lepack EMC Events- Golf is a game that brings friends together and Dale Fisch is hoping it will help do that and raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society in the inaugural Golf 4 Survivors Tee-Off Fore a Cure Golf tournament. Fisch along with a committee...read more »
The Manotick Brass Ensemble returns to Merrickville Aug. 8
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC Events - On Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. be sure to join us for a lively concert at the Merrickville United Church, outside on the lawn bordering the Rideau Canal. Formed in 2003, the Manotick Brass Ensemble performs as a brass quintet. The Ensemble plays...read more »
Growing garlic at the Perth Horticultural Society
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Pamela Pratt EMC Events - It's nearly August and time for garlic season once again. As one wise wag put it "Shallots are for babies, onions are for men and garlic is for heroes!" One hero of the garlic world is the Perth Horticultural Society's guest speaker for...read more »
Lombardy Fair combines entertainment and agriculture
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Marla Shook-Johnson
EMC Events - The Lombardy Fair has traditionally combined entertainment with agriculture successfully and the 144th annual event will be no different.
With a focus on the farming way of life, there are also many other activities for any one to enjoy...
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