Welcome to Lake Clear, Ontario, Canada!
This website was developed and is maintained by the Lake Clear Property Owners Association (LCPOA) and is funded jointly by the LCPOA and the Lake Clear Conservancy (LCC).
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What's Happening?
Send us your events at lakeclearwebsite@gmail.com Township of Bonnechere Valley Upcoming Events Sign up for their newsletter. Library current listing: http://bonnechereupl.com/index.html Eganville & District Seniors Events Calendar (You do not have to be a senior to participate or volunteer) Ongoing Events & Monthly Listing of Upcoming Events: Ongoing -
Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - Every Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Toy Bus Play and Learn - Run by the Community Resource Centre in Killaloe - The Toy Bus Play and Learn Groups run from 10 am to 11:30 - Drop-in runs from Labour Day to the end of June. Tuesdays - Killaloe Public School and Cobden Agricultural Hall - Wednesdays - Eganville Grace Lutheran Church - Thursdays - Barry's Bay (48 Bay Street) Tech Aid every Monday at 1:00 pm at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - Tech assistance for those in need, both on and offline - Registration not required but appreciated. ABC Club alternating Tuesdays at 11:00 am at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - Story time or kids aged 0 to pre-school. Purple Door - Every Wednesday morning, Bonnechere Union Public Library is the satellite office for The Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County. If you or someone you know is in need of support services, please don't hesitate to contact BUPL or Jancy Brown. Pre-Teen Night - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Wednesday 5-6 pm - Features activities like slime making, lego challenges, minute to win it, and bracelet beading - For ages 9-12 Teen Night - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Wednesday 6-7pm - A night dedicated to teenagers! - Gaming, activities and snacks - For ages 13-18 Gaming Hour - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Thursday 4-5 pm - Wii, Xbox and PS3 - Classic board games and modern board games too Yarnia - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Alternating Thursdays at 6pm - A yarn club for crochet and knitting enthusiasts of all levels! Homeschool Group - Bonnechere Union Public Library - every Friday, 10:30-noon Colour Sheets - Bonnechere Public Library - every Saturday, 10:00 am Eganville Photography Club - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 7-9 pm - A club for photography lovers, enthusiasts, and advocates - Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month - For all skill levels and interests - Free and no registration needed - Lead by Firefly Meadows owner Gregg Parsons Bingo at the Legion every Thursday. Begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Euchre at the Legion every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Six-Hand Euchre at the Eganville Seniors Centre every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Four-Hand Euchre at the Eganville Senior Centre every Thursday at 1:30 Bridge- Every Thursday - 12:30 pm - Eganville Seniors Centre Legion Dinner and Jam session Thursdays, 5pm-6:30 (dinner) 6:40-10:30pm (music). $13 per person incl. tax - Contact Guy Jamieson Yoga - The Space Between, Yoga Studio & More - Check the studio schedule www.thespacebetween.ca/schedule - Passes available - All Yoga classes are also drop-in and open to anyone Adult Recreational Pickleball - Every Tuesday 7-9 pm - Eganville District Public School Gym - Free Karate - Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Eganville Legion - Contact Mauro Borghi at 613.649.8291 Muscle & Tone Class - Every Monday and Friday - 9:00 am - Eganville Seniors Centre High Mobility Exercise Classes - Every Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 am - Eganville Seniors Centre Seniors Tai Chi - Every Tuesday - 10:15 am - Eganville Seniors Centre Art Group - Every Monday - 11:30 am - Eganville Seniors Centre Zumba Classes - Every Wednesday - Eganville Seniors Centre - 6:00 pm Computers Are Fun - Every Thursday - 10:15 am - Eganville Seniors Centre (ends May 10 until October) May -
Wednesday, May 2nd - Diners Club "Memories of the Galapagos" - 12 noon - Eganville Seniors Centre Saturday, May 5th - "Cinco De Mayo" Gourmet Dinner & Mexican Fiesta - Fundraiser for Bonnechere Union Public Library - Eagle's Nest - 5:30 pm - Early Bird tickets $40 and after April 24th $45 - Purchase your tickets at the Library (74 Maple Street), 613-628-2400 Sunday, May 6th - Bid Euchre - Eganville Seniors Centre - 1:30 pm - $5 Wednesday, May 9th - Memory Cafe Dementia Support Workshop - Eganville Seniors Centre - 10:30 am Wednesday, May 9th - Red Hot Mama Entertainment Performance - Eganville Seniors Centre - 1:30 pm - No cost Thursday, May 10th - Author Talk with Allison Azulay, "Propositions and Proposals" - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 6pm - Grab a friend and enjoy a coffee and some chatting with a real live author - Free - Open to all - Book available to borrow now Friday, May 11th - Youth Dance - Eganville Legion - 7-9:30 pm - Grades 5-8 - $5 - Music by DJ Shannon Saturday, May 12th - Annual Plant and Book Sale - Presented by Eganville & Area Horticultural Society - Eganville Legion - 9-11 am - Annual sale of perennials, shrubs, trees, seedlings and other gems donated from members' gardens - Huge selection of books for sale - Cafe with morning coffee, tea and muffins - For more info contact Judy Sauve at 613-628-9898 or eganvillejudy@xplornet.com Saturday, May 12th - Marigolds for Mom Mother's Day Craft - Painted pots with marigolds - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Crafting starts at noon - Free and open to all, but registration required at bee@bonnechereupl.com Saturday, May 12th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Lower Barron River Paddle - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: 1366 Rantz Rd boat launch - Lead: ORI Wednesday, May 16th - Eganville Photography Club - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 7-9 pm - A club for photography lovers, enthusiasts, and advocates - Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month - For all skill levels and interests - Free and no registration needed - Lead by Firefly Meadows owner Gregg Parsons Saturday, May 19th - Annual Plant and Book Sale - Eganville Seniors Centre - 8:30 am until the baking is gone - For more info contact Shelley McLeod at 613-628-2354 Monday, May 21st - Eganville Horticultural Society "Your Lawn - Grubs, Weeds, and Everyday Maintenance" - 7 pm - Eganville Legion - Presented by Jay McLaren former owner of Sunset Nursery in Pembroke - Everyone welcome, aged 12+. Free to members and $5 for visitors. Join us at 7 pm for social time with refreshments, and the meeting begins at 7:30. (Annual membership for entire year is only $10) - For more info contact Judy Sauve at 613-628-9898 or eganvillejudy@xplornet.com Wednesday, May 23rd - Plant Workshop - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 2-4 pm - Come help beautify our outside and get dirty! If you have any tools, herbs or dirt donations, please let us know! Call 613-628-2400 or email bee@bonnechereupl.com Saturday, May 26th - Eganville Mudder - Eganville SnoDrifters Club Saturday, May 27th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Little Bonnechere River Roundtrip Paddle - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: Lough Garvey on Paugh Lake Rd, 100m south of Basin Depot Rd - Lead: BRWP Sunday, May 27th - Bid Euchre - Eganville Seniors Centre - 1:30 pm - $5 Wednesday, May 30th - Toy Bus - Eganville Seniors Centre - 10 am to noon - FREE |
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Welcome to the Lake Clear Blog! Send your post to lakeclearwebsite@gmail.com. Photos can be included. Lake Clear is a little piece of heaven. Please tell us what makes it that for you. See latest Blog post Lake Clear Song by Chris Fortier 
Full moon rising
Hurd's Creek leading into Little Lake Clear
View at dusk from top of Big Rock
Cruising near Feather Island
June -
Saturday, June 2nd- Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River (Wilber Lake to Eganville) - Flat & swift water options - 9:30 am - $10 online, $13 onsite - Put-in/Take-out: Eganville arena - Followed by local food and music - Lead: BVT - Register at celebrateourriver.ca Wednesday, June 6th - Diners Club (Magician) - 12 noon - Eganville Seniors Centre Friday, June 8th - Eganville Farmers Market - Maple and Gardening Day - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - First market of 2018 - In addition to maple syrup and maple products, we will be featuring vegetable and flower seedlings, and perennials. Look for summer reading for children and adults in our new Book Nook at bargain prices. Donations of previously enjoyed pocket books and children’s books are appreciated - There will be free re-usable shopping bags for the first 75 customers! - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Saturday, June 9th - Lake Clear RV & Trailer Public Meeting - Eagle's Nest, 178 Jane Street, Eganville - Public forum to discuss the use of RVs and trailers on Lake Clear. Sunday, June 10th- Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River (Renfrew to Ottawa River - First Chute Clean-up) - Flat & swift water options - 9:30 am - $10 - Bring a shoreline lunch - Put-in swift water: 9:30, 385 Arthur St, Renfrew - Put-in flat water: 10:30 Horton boat launch, River Rd - Take-out: Horton boat launch, River Rd - Lead: BRWP - Register at info@BonnechereRiver.ca Sunday, June 12th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Little Mississippi River Roundtrip Paddle - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: Burnt Bridge Rd (sand), 10.5 km after turning off Hwy 515 in Palmer Rapids - Lead: ORI Friday, June 15th - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Monday, June 18th - Eganville Horticultural Society "Monarch Butterfly Magic" - 7 pm - Eganville Legion - Carol Peterson has been in awe of Monarch butterflies since early childhood. As a teacher, she joined the Monarch Teacher Network and taught her students about this subject. This trained and very enthusiastic Monarch fan will include everything you've ever wanted to know about this fascinating butterfly - Everyone welcome, aged 12+. Free to members and $5 for visitors. Join us at 7 pm for social time with refreshments, and the meeting begins at 7:30. (Annual membership for entire year is only $10) - For more info contact Judy Sauve at 613-628-9898 or eganvillejudy@xplornet.com Friday, June 22nd - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Friday, June 29th - Eganville Farmers Market - Canada Day Theme - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Free Canada Day treats, flags and pins - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. July - Wednesday, July 4th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Bonnechere River Roundtrip Paddle - 6 pm - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: Renfrew boat launch, end Riverview Dr (off Lisgar St/Hwy 132) - Lead: BRWP Friday, July 6th - Eganville Farmers Market - Cottage and Camping Secrets - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - A celebration of the outdoors and recreational activities you can enjoy in Renfrew County i.e. hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, 4-wheeling, white water rafting, fishing, hunting and more. Caveman Chris Hinsperger of Bonnechere Caves will be there to show you some fossils and answer your questions. New and convenient items for the cottage, cabin or camp and other outdoor adventures - environmentally friendly soap & shampoo, bacon and sausages for breakfast, easy-to-carry snacks and more. Discover free rental items available from Eganville’s Lending Hub (bikes, kayaks etc.) - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Sunday, July 8th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Muskrat River Roundtrip Paddle - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: Meath Hill boat launch, Hwy 17 at Muskrat River crossing - Lead: ORI Friday, July 13th - Eganville Farmers Market - Christmas in July - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Why wait until December for your favourite Christmas treats? We will have tasty seasonal specialities. Looking to change-up your Christmas decorations. There will be some gently used items to update to your Christmas displays - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Sunday, July 15th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Snake River Roundtrip Paddle - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in/Take-out: Snake River Line, 500 m SE of Stoqua Creek Rd - Lead: ORI Friday, July 20th - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Saturday, July 21st - Celebrate Our Rivers - Eganville to Fourth Chute Paddle & Fiddle - 1:30 pm - $15 - Put-in/Take-out: Bonnechere Caves - Lead: BRWP Friday, July 27th - Eganville Farmers Market - Children's Farm Day - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Farm animals - Children's play area with live petting animals and toy farm machinery - Wear your favourite country and western outfit - Demonstrations by the 4H Rabbit Club - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Saturday, July 28th - Lake Clear Property Owners Association AGM - Whispering Pines - 8:30 social, 9:00 meeting begins Sunday, July 29th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Ottawa River Paddle - Portage-du-Fort to Bonnechere River - 9:30 am - $10 - Put-in: Portage-du-Fort boat launch - Take-out: Grandview or Horton boat launch - Lead: BRWP - Register at info@BonnechereRiver.ca August - Friday, August 3rd - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Friday, August 10th - Eganville Farmers Market - Junior Vendors Day - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Young vendors, 18 years & under, will join regular vendors to offer home-grown and home-made items for sale. A great experience for our next generation of vendors and now an annual event. See the JV Application on www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Sunday, August 12th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Upper Ottawa River Heritage Paddle - 10 am - $30 includes lunch - Put-in/Take-out: Petawawa Point Beach - Lead: Upper Ottawa River Race & Paddle Festival - Seats in Voyageur or Montreal canoes available - Register upperottawariverrace.ca Friday, August 17th - Eganville Farmers Market - Honey Festival Day & Niagara Peaches - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Bee keeping demonstration and information, honey and beeswax products - Pre-Order tree-ripened peaches direct from the Niagara region pending availability. Proceeds support Golden Lake Camp. - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Friday, August 24th - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Sunday, August 26th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Madawaska River Roundtrip Family Paddle - 1 pm - $10/family - Put-in/Take-out: Burnstown Beach, 1537 Calabogie Rd (Hwy 508) - Lead: McNab/Braeside Twps & BRWP Friday, August 31st - Eganville Farmers Market - Garlic & Herb Day - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - A do-not-miss for lovers of garlic and herbs, available fresh and in many other items - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. September - Friday, September 7th - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Friday, September 14th - Eganville Farmers Market - Redneck Chili Cook-Off - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Bring your appetite and vote for your favourite chili. Watch for celebrity chefs! - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Saturday, September 15th - Celebrate Our Rivers - Bonnechere River Upstream Paddle - 11am-2pm - $10/family - Put-in/Take-out: Deacon Bridge - Optional BBQ Hot Dog Lunch $5 - Lead: Golden Lake & Area Community Group - Register margmcleod2010@gmail.com Friday, September 21st - Eganville Farmers Market - Apple Day - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - In addition to fresh apples, you will also find mouth-watering apple pies, apple jelly and many other delicious apple products - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. Friday, September 28th - Eganville Farmers Market - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - Early June to Thanksgiving Weekend - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. October - Friday, October 5th - Eganville Farmers Market - Thanksgiving Harvest Festival - Legion Memorial Field (beside the ball fields) - 2-6 pm - This is the last market day of the 2018 season. Look for favourite fall vegetables for your Thanksgiving table and items to stock your freezer - For information contact 613-628-2794 or eganvillefarmersmarket1@gmail.com, or visit www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com. Follow on Facebook. |
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