What's Happening This Week

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

CARP

Until March 8. Once Upon an Adventure Storytimes at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Drop in to the Carp branch of the Ottawa Public Library for a delightful half hour of stories, songs, games and more.

Feb. 10 and 11. Enjoy Carp Snow Days. Friday night activities at the W. Erskine Johnston Arena include Friday Night Supper (6 p.m.-8 p.m.), Public Skate (7 p.m.-8:20 p.m.), Hockey Challenge with the West Carleton Wild Cats (8:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.) Saturday activities will include Outdoor Hockey games (8 a.m. to noon) followed by carnival games (12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.) on the outdoor rink./ Pancake Breakfast and BBQ lunch available plus do your valentine shopping at the Valentine Shopping Day at the Sports Club (above arena) from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call Pat (613)839-7356

Feb. 15. The West Carleton Arts Society hosts its first ARTiculate fireside artist talk from 7-8 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church at 3760 Carp Rd. The first talk, titled "Poetry in Fine Art Photography," will feature Mario Cerroni, fine art photographer located in Carp.

CONSTANCE BAY

West Carleton Legion Branch 616 events:

Every Monday: Cribbage, 2:00 pm. Feel free to come down to the Branch for a few fun hands. Bring your partner or pick one up!

Mondays at 2 p.m.: Men's Cribbage and 7:30 p.m.: Men's Darts.

Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.: Ladies darts

Every Wednesday: Kitchen opens from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for a pre-Bingo snack. Bingo in the main hall at 7:15 pm. Support your community and the legion, come and join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. You can win the $250 Jackpot - it goes every time!

Every Thursday: Carpet Bowling, 1 p.m.

Every Friday: Cribbage again, 2 p.m.

TGIF Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner. You get an entree and dessert. Bottomless tea or coffee also a bargain. The bar is open for alcoholic and soft beverages.

Every Sunday Morning: Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Relax, wind down your weekend by letting us do your breakfast. Reasonable prices, endless coffee.

Feb. 2-5. Enjoy an All-Star Weekend in Kinburn during the annual Kinburn Winter Carnival. Events in and around the Kinburn Community Centre, including a parade Feb. 4. To enter a float, call Greg at 613-832-2660. Visit www.kinburn.ca.

Feb. 3. Enjoy a hilarious hypnotic comedy show feature hypnotist JimmG at the Constance and Buckham's Bay Community Centre, 262 Len Purcell Dr. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets in advance by phoning Penny Johnson at 613-832-4490 or at the door.

Feb. 21. Constance Bay St. Gabriel's Parish Church will be holding its annual pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, /Feb. 21. Event held at Royal Canadian Legion, Allbirch Drive from 5-7. Bring the family and friends to enjoy pancakes, sausages baked beans and refreshments./Cost is $6 for adults and $2 for children under the age of 10.

FITZROY HARBOUR

The Fitzroy Harbour Seniors Club meets the second Tuesday of every month from Sept. to June at 12:30 p.m. Come out and join us for a meeting and potluck. We also have carpet bowling on Mondays and Fridays, and shuffleboard on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. All of these activities take place at the Fitzroy Community Centre, 100 Clifford Campbell Dr. For more info call 613-623-4170.

Feb. 2, March 3, April 4, May 5. St. Michael's in Fitzroy Harbour is hosting a four-hand euchre tournament series at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre, 100 Clifford Campbell St. Fitzroy Harbour. $700 in prize money. Doors open at noon. Tournament starts at 1 p.m. Two person team, eight games played. Team scored totaled. $20 per person. Light lunch. For more information, call Barbara at 613-623-9780.

GALETTA

Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23. A series of six-hand euchres will be played Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Galetta Community Hall. Admission is $4. Refreshment, prizes. Sponsored by the Galetta Community Association.

KINBURN

Feb. 2-5. Kinburn Winter Carnival in and around the Kinburn Community Centre. It will be an all-star weekend in honour of Ottawa hosting this year's NHL All-Star Game.

Feb. 2 - Kinburn & District Seniors are sponsoring a six-hand euchre at the Kinburn Community Centre in support of the Kinburn Community Association Winter Carnival./ Time 1:15 p.m./ Cost $4./ Prizes./ Refreshments./ Everyone welcome.

Feb. 4. St. Andrew United Church on Carleton Street in Fitzroy Harbour hosts a ham supper with sittings at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adults cost $12, children five to 10 years cost $6. For more information and tickets, call Win at 613-623-7448 or Janet at 613-623-5596.

Feb. 9 - Kinburn & District seniors are hosting a six-hand euchre at the Kinburn Community Centre commencing at 1:15 p.m. Cost $4.Refreshments./ Everyone welcome.

WEST CARLETON

Feb and March. Add some fun to your exercise routine - join the weekly line dance programs offered by the Town of Mississippi Mills!/ Wednesday in Almonte 1:30-2:30pm, Thursday in Pakenham 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Review standard familiar dances, learn popular new dances, plus participate in local activities with other groups of line dancers. Welcome to all levels - beginners, novices, intermediates. Register with/the Recreation Department 613-256-1077x24, or call instructor Hyacinth at 613-623-0976.

Every Wednesday. Playgroup - Parent run playgroup every Wednesday morning 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Corkery Community Centre at 3447 Old Almonte Rd. Structured arts and crafts, play dough, playtime, songs, dancing and stretching as well as story time for ages 0-4. Come and meet with other parents and caregivers in the area. Share ideas and advice, enjoy a complementary coffee or teas. Please bring your own nut-free snacks.

Each Monday: You are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 616, West Carleton, 377 Allbirch Drive, Constance Bay. For cribbage at 1 p.m.

Feb. 15. The Pakenham Horticultural Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham. Master gardener Kathleen Lang will speak on the topic - poison ivy and other thugs. All welcome. For more information, call Sherryl at 613-624-5307.

Are you a compulsive overeater? Is your food addiction affecting your life? Consider Overeaters Anonymous. Held at the West Carleton Community Complex. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact Catherine 613-832-5476.