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Feb 22 – Wedgewood Authors Series
If history of the 1000 Islands is your interest, then you will not want to miss “River Views”, a book published by Potsdam, New York author Tom French. French will be presenting as part of the Wedgewood Author Series which starts a new season at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, February 22. This event will take place at the Wedgewood Retirement Resort, 15 Market Street East, Brockville, Ontario, which is free to the public, with entry off Market Street.
Feb 22 – Hot Lunches at the “Y”
Hot Lunches return every Wednesday at the YMCA of Brockville and Area, 345 Park Street, Brockville! Cost is $7.00. Take Out is available. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Brockville and Area YMCA’s 2012 Annual Giving Campaign.
Feb 22 – March Break Blast, First Volunteer Session
Brockville Bicycle Ministry’s information session for all volunteers, from student assistant, master mechanic and everything in between. It’s from 5 – 6 pm at the Pier Community Outreach Centre
Feb 22 – Brockville Community Choir
Rehearsals begin for the Spring session. Welcome all those who love to sing to First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church St Brockville at 7 pm
Feb 22 – Grief Walking Group
The Palliative Care Grief Walking Group meets every Wednesday morning behind the Brockville Arts Centre at 9:00 am. It’s for anyone experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.
Feb 22 - Alzheimer Early Stage Support Group
The Early Stage Support Group for Alzheimer’s meets in Brockville every Wednesday from 1 – 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church st. Registraton is necessary, please call Alzheimer Society Office at 613-345-7392
Feb 22 - Bingo at Joshua Bates Centre
The Ladies Auxiliary Fundraising Committee for the Athens Fire Department is running Bingo indoors at the Joshua Bates Center! Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Feb 23 – Young at Heart Pot-Blessing Luncheon
The Young at Heart (50 plus) Pot-Blessing luncheon is at 12 noon at Highway Pentecostal Church, 800 Stewart Blvd., Brockville. It’s an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing. All are Welcome.
Feb 23 – Free Lecture and Tour in Celebration of Heritage Week
The site manager from New York s Sackets Harbor Battle Field Alliance, Constance Barone, will discuss the role Sackets Harbor played as the centre of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. The lecture is at 10 am with the free tour at 1 pm at Fulford Place Mansion, Brockville
Feb 23, 2012 – Alzheimer Society Support Group Meetings
Kemptville – 4th Thursday of Each month (Feb 23) at Bayfield Manor 100 Elvira st. from 1 – 3 pm.
Gananoque – first Friday of the month (March2) at Foxrun Retirement residence, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Brockville – 2nd Thursday of each Month (March 
at Alxheimer Society Office, Brockville General Hospital, 42 Garden St from 1 – 3 pm
Prescott – 3rd Thursday of each month (March 15) at Mayfield Retirement Residence, 248 Park St. West from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Portland – 3rd Friday of each month (Feb 16) at Country Roads Community Health Centre, Cove Road at Highway 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Feb 23 – Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters anonymous meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm at Wall Street United Church and every Saturday Morning at 9:30 as well.
Feb 24 – The Fort Town Shutdown
Friday, February 24th @ Noon …. Prescott For Hockeyville presents The Fort Town Shut Down : A Town Wide Kraft Hockeyville Celebration taking place at historic Fort Wellington. We will show our commitment to our community, hockey and becoming Kraft Hockeyville 2012 ! Join our schools, businesses and community at large as we put on our favorite jersey and head down to the Fort. Who knows what might happen when we get there but it is guaranteed to be noisy! Join in the fun to show Canada that Prescott is Hockeyville !!
Feb 24 – Lunch at the Brockville Legion
Enjoy lunch every Friday at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street. See web site for menu – www.rclbrockville.wordpress.com Lunch is served from 12 – 1 pm. at $8/person
Feb 24 – Legion Idol
Singers wanted for Legion Idol which runs three consecutive Friday’s – Feb 24th, March 2nd and March 9th. Singing contest, Karaoke Style in the MacDowell Auditorium starting at 7:30 pm. Cash prizes and must be 19 years old to compete. Sign up at the Legion bar before Feb. 20th. Free parking, full bar with pizza each Friday night.
Feb 24 – Grace 6 – 8 Dance at St. Mary
There’s a Grace 6 – 8 Dance at St. Mary School from 7 – 9:30 pm for the Yard Legacy Project
Feb 24 – Monthly Euchre in North Augusta
There’s a euchre every month at the North Augusta Community Centre starting at 7:30 pm
Feb 25 – 26 – Free Weekend Tours in Celebration of Heritage Day
Enjoy a guided tour of Fulford Place Mansion from 1 to 4 with the last tour leaving at 3:10
Feb 25 – Hypnotic Comedy
An hilarious Hypnotic Comedy Show featuring Hynotist Jimmy G. It is an evening of hilarious fun and laughter
Doors open at 7, show starts at 8 sharp
Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Tickets can be picked up at Kitley Grocery in Toledo or Wrightway Services in Smiths Falls or by calling 613-275-7228.
Feb 25 – Heritage Week Celebrations
At the Old Train Station, 400 Railway St., Prescott with the Grenville County Historical Society & the Colonel Edward Jessup Branch United Empire Loyalists of Canada. Assisted research in both the Historical Society collection & Loyalists records. All welcome. Refreshments.
Saturday February 25th from 10:00 to 4:00.
Feb 25 – 15th annual Pike Ice Fishing Derby
The Grenville Fish & Game Club’s 15th annual Pike Ice Fishing Derby is from 6 am – 4 pm at Elevator Bay (Fishing area on St. Lawrence River, Prescott Harbour to Cardina). $100 price for largest Pike in each two hour period. $50 bonus for the heaviest Pike of the day; #10 hidden weight prize for each two hour period. Live release draw – each live release receives a draw ticket.
Free Perch derby for kids (14 and under). Free fishing rod for the first 60 kids, 12 and under registered with free hot chocolate and popcorn for the children.
Adults $10, Youth (14 and under) $5. All tickets are eligible to win a gas-operated Ice Auger. For information and tickets call Lyn Holmes at 925-3408.
Feb 26- Bingo at the Legion
Each Sunday in February, Play Bingo at the Legion. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Feb 26 – Postcards and Pictures of Old Mallorytown
Come see high resolution images prepared by Brian Phillips of old postcards and other historic pictures. These will be projected on a large screen with an informative commentary by David Wells, local historian and author of Fact, Folklore , and Fiction: History of Mallorytown. The postcards have been provided by the noted collector Rick Carson of Brockville who has generously provided access to his extensive collection. Rick will also be attending and can provide detailed background on postcard collecting. Additional hi-res pictures of the area will also be included to show life in remarkable detail as it was 50-100 years ago.
The presentation is free at 2 pm at the Mallorytown Community Centre, but a good will offering will be appreciated to assist in local historical projects like the on-going expansion and maintenance of the Mallory Coach House and its activities.
Feb 27 – Westminster Celebrity Server
Westminster Public School is holding Celebrity Server Night at Boston Pizza Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, 5pm – 8pm. Come join the fun, as your favourite teachers serve dinner. Friends and family welcome – the more the merrier! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support Westminster Public School, enjoy great food, and be entertained too! A portion of the proceeds from food sales will go to Westminster Parent Council in support of new technology for the school!
Feb 28 - Working in Hospitality Career Info Night
If you re interested in finding a job in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy, why not come to the Employment and Education Centre. On Tuesday, Feb. 28 we are holding our Working in Hospitality Career Information Evening from 5 – 7 pm. Hear from local representatives of the retail, food and beverage service, accommodation and attraction sectors. Get the inside scoop on upcoming job fairs at 401 Eastbound Travel Centre and make sure you re prepared to make the best possible impression in the job interview. Call 613-498-2111 or email mark@eecentre.com or linda@eecentre.com to register. Refreshments will be served.
Feb 28 Line Dancing at the Legion
There is line dancing at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street Each Tuesday at 1 pm.
March 2 – Brockville Kinsmen 1st Annual Pizza Party
The Brockville Kinsmen Club is hosting their 1st annual Pizza party at St. Lawrence College Pub from 6 – 9 pm, featuring a Restaurant Pizza Cook-off. The Pizza party is an event that serves over 150 people with 8 Restaurants putting up their pizzas for the taste test. After sampling the Pizza’s there’s a Judge’s choice and people’s choice winner. Tickets are $25 each or a table of 8 for $200. Monies will be given to Palliative Care Telethon, The Harvest Sharing Food Bank and Canadian Aid for Cherynobyl. Tickets available by calling Ted Usher at 613-345-1130 or 613-342-1818 or email tisports@tisportswear.com
March 2 – Ham & Bean Supper
There’s a Ham & Bean Supper at Wall St. United Church from 4:30 – 6:00 pm that includes Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Salad, assorted desserts and beverage. Adults $12 and childrten 12 and under $5. Sponsored by Florence Nightingale Chapter no 5, order of the Eastern Star.
March 2 – World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer service at First Baptist Church at 1:30 pm. Guest Speaker: Rev.Dr.Allan Duncan. Join us as we pray for the women of Malaysia.
Theme: Let Justice Prevail.
Men and women are welcome to attend this non denominational service.
March 3 – 4 - Women’s Expo
THIS EVENT FEATURES:
-FREE Samples
-Shopping with Hundreds of Unique Vendors
-Prize Giveaways
-Live Demonstrations
-FREE Seminars
-Beauty Makeovers
This event attracts women that want to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home, education and much more! It runs from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm on the 3rd and 12-5pm on the 4th at the 1000 Islands Mall. www.brockvillewomensexpo.ca
March 4 – 3-D Indoor Archery Shoot
The Grenville Fish & Game Club is hosting a 3-d Indoor Archery shoot at the club starting at 8 am with registration. $20 entry fee and a family rate is available. For more information call Angel Holmes at 925-3408.
March 6, 2012 – VIP Meeting
The VIP’s – formerly CNIB meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Wall Street united Church at 1 pm.
March 7 – Monthly Grief Support Meeting
The Brockville & District Hospice Palliative Care Service monthly Grief Support meeting is in the Boardroom, Garden Street Site from 7 – 9 pm. Topic is Grief – a Journey of Discovery.
March 8 – Laughopolis Comedy Combo Tour
Improv . Stand-up . Sketch at Highway Church, Stewart Blvd., Brockville at 7 pm. www.comedycombotour.com
Tickets $15
March 9 – The Fort Town Concert Association Presents…
The Fort Town Concert Association presents Jelena Milojevic who will forever change your view of the accordian at 8 pm. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Centre and Dibble Streets, Prescott. For more details log on to www.forttownconcertassociation.com
March 11 – All you can eat Breakfast
All you can eat breakfast at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street from 8:30 am – 11 am. Adults $7; Children under 12 $4, Under 4 FREE.
March 13, 2012 – Alzheimer Society Support Group
Alzheimer Society Support Groups for caregivers meets for the Brockville Evening Support Group, the second Tuesday of each month at the Alzheimer Society Office, 6 Glenwood Place, Brockville from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Party
St Patrick’s Day Party , 1 to 5pm. with Stew at 5pm
Music supplied by Barry Elliott at the Brockvilel Legion 180 Park Street, Brockville
March 26 – Buddy Holly Lives
Joshua Bates Centre Performing Arts Committee presents “Buddy Holly Lives” on Sat. March 31st at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Come experience the hits of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Tickets $25 available at J B Kelly Insurance, Kensington Plaza, Brockville.
March 30 Neil Diamond Tribute Show
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show Featuring Joey Purpura Friday March 30th 8pm $20 advance $25 at the door at the
Brockville Legion
180 Park Street, Brockville, Ontario,
April 14 – The Fabulous Belairs
The Fabulous BelAirs at 9pm. $15 Members; $20 Public; Upstairs at the Brockville Legion, 180 Park Street, Brockville.
http://www.thefabulousbelairs.com:80/events.html
April 20 – St. John’s Church Cardinal Gospel Series
Apil 20 – Guy Penrod at Centennial Road Standard Church. Doors open at 6, concert at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 each. Guy is the former lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band. For Tickets call 613-657-3421, 613-925-5428 or 613-342-8990
May 20 – Lynda Randle in concert at St. John’s United Church, 2120 Dundas Street, Cardinal. Doors open at 6, concert at 7 pm. $30 tickets. Lynda is a Dove Award Winning Gaither Friend. For Tickets call 613-657-3421, 613-925-5428 or 613-342-8990
Oct 28 – Ivan Parker in concert at ST. John’s United Church, 2120 Dundas Street, Cardinal. Doors open at 7, concert at 7 pm. $30 Tickets. Ivan is America’s # 1 Gospel Music Solist. For Tickets call 613-657-3421, 613-925-5428 or 613-342-8990
April 27 - Canadian Fire Services Presents Neil Diamond Tribute show
Live Tribute to Neil Diamond coming to Brockville on Friday April 27th at Brockville Collegiate 8:00 P.m. Tickets are 25.00 each. Please go to WWW.Benefitshowtickets.com to purchase tickets or call 1-855-853-2947 for more Info.
May 5 - 85th Anniversary Celebration
85th Anniversary Celebration Brockville Legion Branch 96, 180 Park Street, Saturday May 5th, 2012 6pm – Social Hour 7pm – Roast Beef Dinner 8:30 – A. J. Benoit & “The Blarney Show Band”
$20 for members before April 21st
$25 for public between April 22nd and April 30th
