November
2010
November 5th 2010
When: Nov 6th
6pm until 10pm
Where: Chalk River Lion’s Hall
Admission: $5 per person
2nd Annual Deep River and Area Minor
Hockey
Shopping Night
Sat. Nov. 6 - Flashlight
Only Corn Maze - 7pm - 9pm
Proceeds to to the Unite for the
Fight, a fundraising campaign to fight against childhood
cancer, in memory of Cailin Gallagher, a past employee
at the Blueberry Ranch.
We take the scary characters and scenes out of the 6
acre corn maze, turn off all of the lights and crank up
the old rock tunes. A unique activity for families and
groups. Who ever thought that walking around and around
in the dark could be so much fun! Don't forget your
flashlights.
http://www.blueberryranch.ca/
 Deep
River Arts and Crafts Fair 2010
November 6th 2010 until November 7th
2010
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WHEN |
Saturday, November 6 –
Sunday, November 7, 2010 |
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LOCATION |
Algonquin Visitor Centre |
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NOTE |
Inspired by the work of
Canadian painters Tom
Thomson and the Group of
Seven, the artist, Philip
Sworden, explores iconic
Park landscapes that
continue to excite present
day visitors to Algonquin.
This exhibition is located
in the Algonquin Room in the
Algonquin Visitor Centre.
Exhibit hours are the same
as those for the Visitor
Centre on the day of
interest.
Exhibition work is typically
available for purchase. A
portion of proceeds support
the work of The Friends of
Algonquin Park. See staff
for more details.
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LINK |
www.algonquinpark.on.ca |
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November 7th 2010 until November 14th 2010
5th Annual Vintage Quilt Show |
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35 Madawaska Street, Arnprior |
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Close to 100 19th and 20th century quilts
and coverlets from across Ontario and
Quebec. This is a must visit for quilt
enthusiasts. 10am-3pm. Students and seniors
$1.50, Adults $3.00 and children under 6 are
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November 16, 2010
AGM
The Friends of Petawawa Research Forest will be
holding their Annual General Meeting at 6:30 PM at
the W.B. Lewis Deep River Public Library on Tuesday,
November 16, 2010. The
organization was founded in February, 2002 by Kris
Morgenstern to support, promote and protect the
Petawawa Research Forest (PRF) for continued
scientific study, environmental education and public
recreation. Members
will report on ongoing activities (including ski
trail development and maintenance at the PRF), and
future projects (such as displays describing the
former forest research station).
All members of the public are invited to attend and
participate. Refreshments will be served.
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Guest speaker, Dr. Darwin Burgess, will present a
talk, ”The Potential Role of the PRF in Forest
Productivity Research” following the AGM.
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November 24, 2010
“Mineral Collecting in the Cascade Mountains
of British Columbia” by David Joyce
http://www.davidkjoyceminerals.com/ |
The
Upper Ottawa Valley Geology Club
is presenting a free talk on
“Mineral Collecting in the Cascade Mountains
of British Columbia” by David Joyce,
a mineral collector from Newmarket, Ontario.
The talk will start at 7 pm at the Deep
River Public Library on Wednesday, November
24. It is open to the public.
David Joyce collects mineral specimens in
Canada and internationally. His talk is
about collecting world-class Japan-law
quartz crystals and other minerals at one of
the most scenic collecting localities
imaginable. The site is located in the
high-altitude Cheam Range of the Cascade
Mountains of B.C., alongside glaciers and
ice fields.
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The talk will consist of:
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images and discussion of beautiful scenery,
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collecting techniques and displays of excellent
specimens, and
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observations on how the climate has changed over
the past 22 years.
Mineral and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages should
find something of interest in this presentation.
David Joyce has been a mineral collector since he
was 12 years old. He grew up in Scarborough where
he was a member of the Rockids, the junior arm of
the Scarborough Gem and Mineral Club. After
graduating from the Haileybury School of Mines, he
worked across Canada in the explosives and mining
businesses. Later, he designed and built mining
complexes. Most recently, he was Vice President of
Business Development for SNC-Lavalin Engineers and
Constructors. He taught in the engineering faculty
of the University of Toronto for eight years.
November 27
10th
Annual Ecumenical Christmas Dance
Chalk
River Lions Hall
The Red Trillium Studio Tour
Nov 27th & 28th 2010, 10am to 5pm
http://www.redtrilliumst.com
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The Red
Trillium Studio Tour is held
semi-annually amidst the rolling hills
and beautiful countryside of West
Carleton, Ontario. We are featuring the
area's leading artists and artisans.
Together, our artists' work includes
paintings, bookbinding, drawing,
pottery, stained glass, glass blowing,
pewter, basketry, woodwork, fabric art,
Santa Dolls, photography, sculpture, and
carving to name but a few. 613-839-2793
Catharine Nutt Nov 27th & 28th 2010,
10am to 5pm
http://www.redtrilliumst.com
redtrilliumst@rogers.com
Visit the
studios of West Carlton’s Fine Artists
and Artisans. Self directed driving tour
map available on our website.
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December
December 5
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Victorian
Christmas Tea
December 5 |
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Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Sly’s
Road, Box 695, Smiths Falls |
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Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of
a traditional Christmas Tea at Heritage
House Museum in Smiths Falls. |
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