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. Creative Writing Workshop every Monday at 1:00 pm at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - $2 or a canned good donation ABC Club every Tuesday 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 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) June -
Friday, June 15th - Garden Tour - Kingussie Home Gardens - Sponsored by the Eganville Horticultural Society in celebration of Garden Ontario Week - 30 Elsie St, Eganville - 10am-noon - Free - open to all - This is the home of Lynne and John Epps who are opening their custom-built greenhouse and 11 raised garden beds to the public. When they built their retirement home, they developed this garden, hoping that vegetable gardening will continue for years to come. John will offer plans for building a garden box and Lynne will share how she grows her vegetables. Visitors are welcome to eat their lunches at the picnic table or in the screened in sunroom.A washroom is available. - For more information: www.gardenontario.org/site.php/eganville Friday, June 15th - Elder Abuse Awareness Day Drop-In - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Join us in the provincial movement to change attitudes and behaviours to stop abuse of older adults. We have a professional in-house from The Women's Sexual Assault Centre to chat. Please stop-in any time between 10 am and 2 pm. 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. Friday, June 15th-Sunday, June 17th - 4th Annual B101 or Bust! Pakkotinna Trail ATV Event - $35/person for a full weekend bracelet - Guided ride, or scatter out on any of 5 trail systems based on your technical appetite - Bring your group, your family even your mother-in-law - Event includes 3 days of riding, Saturday lunch and supper, swag and prizes including 3 days, 2 nights in Las Vegas - Trail head across from The Sands on Golden Lake, Deacon, Hwy 60 - Register EARLY https://bit.ly/2H9Qogy and enter your name in the draw for Ottawa River Trail adventure with Wilderness Tours - Rough camping available for $20 on-site or in the vicinity - If you are looking for lodging in the area check out , email us at info@renfrewcountyatv.ca Teresa Hebb Phone:613-585-9236 Email:http://www.renfrewcountyatv.ca Website:http://www.renfrewcountyatv.ca Saturday, June 16th - Create Your Own Planter Workshop - Sponsored by the Eganville Horticultural Society in celebration of Garden Ontario Week - The Temperate Garden, 101 Bonnechere St E, Eganville - 10-11 am - How to choose plants, prepare soil, water, etc. - Free - Open to all - For more info: 613-628-1048 Saturday, June 16th - Father's Day Craft - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Register your child(ren) for our Father’s Day craft: Handprint & Photo Keepsake Ornament - No cost necessary, but registration is required - Call or email to book your spot now! 613-628-2400 or bee@bonnechereupl.com Saturday, June 16th - Movie Time - Dr. Seuss's The Lorax at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - Sponsored by the Eganville Horticultural Society in celebration of Garden Ontario Week - 74-A Maple St, Eganville - 12:30-2 pm - From the Smithsonian Institute's Top 10 list of movies with a "Green Theme" - Free - Open to all - For more info: 613-628-2400 Saturday, June 16th - Transplant a Seedling at the Seeds of Creation Greenhouses - Sponsored by the Eganville Horticultural Society in celebration of Garden Ontario Week - 8744 Hwy 60 (next to Foodland), Eganville - 12:30-4 pm - Children will be given a seedling, pot and soil and guided through transplanting it to take it home - Free - Open to all Sunday, June 17th - Dances of Universal Peace - Eganville Seniors Centre 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 Wednesday, June 20th - Adult Crafting Sesssion - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 2 pm 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. Sunday, June 24th - Lake Clear Conservancy Annual General Meeting - 11 am - Location TBA - A light lunch will be served following the meeting - If you are a member and plan to attend, please RSVP by June 9th, 2018 to: lakeclearconservancyboard@gmail.com Sunday, June 24th - Bid Euchre - 1:30 pm - Eganville Seniors Centre Sunday, June 24th - 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 Thursday, June 28th - Author Talk with Claire Smith - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Claire Sith will discuss Falling Into Now: Memories of Sport, Traumatic Brain Injury and Education' - A not to be missed, up-close and personal chat - Grab a friend and enjoy a coffee and some chatting with a real live author! - 6 pm - Free, intimate and open to all Friday, June 29th - Fundraising Euchre Party - 1:30 pm - Eganville Seniors Centre 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. 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July - Sunday, July 1st - Canada Day Arts & Music Festival - In support of "Music Healing Veterans Canada" - Espresso UR Self Cafe and Seeds of Creation Greenhouse, Eganville - Begins at 10 am - Free - For all ages - Sponsored by Bombshells Tattoo Studio in Petawawa and the Eganville Country Store - Various Arts and Wellness vendors, local musicians, interactive drum circles, delicious food, face painting, and more - 7pm fundraising show - Musical acts for the evening: Morgan Weeks, Black Water Brigade, The Rowdy Yates Band, a special performance by the Veterans themselves and more TBA - The evening show will be a licensed event complete with a fireworks display and casual food options, provided by the Café - Remaining vendor spaces are limited; reserve your spot now and find out more information by visiting the Café and Greenhouses OR contact Jon McConnell at adeptjon@gmail.com Sunday, July 1st - Bonnechere Idol Singing Contest - Eganville Eagles Nest (Upstairs arena 178 Jane St) - Age Divisions: Youth (ages 12-under), Teen (ages 13-18) and Adult (ages 19-older) - Each division will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award - Little Star Award for a contestant ages 8-under in the Youth Division - Free to enter - For more information: 613-401-9333, rlagnew@sympatico.ca, or BonnechereIdol@yahoo.com Wednesday, July 4th - Diners Club - 12 noon - Eganville Seniors Centre 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 |
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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. Saturday, August 4th - LCPOA Poker Run - Afternoon - All proceeds to the Jacquie Lecuyer Memorial Environmental Scholarship - More info to come 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. Saturday, August 11th - Lake Clear Conservancy Fundraiser Dinner - Save the date - Music, friends, food, a cash bar, and wonderful prizes to bid on in our silent and live auctions - More details to come 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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