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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August 5 - LCPOA Poker Run August 12 - LCC Fundraising Dinner August 27 - LCC AGM (See below for more details) |
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Send us your events at lakeclearwebsite@gmail.com Township of Bonnechere Valley Upcoming Events Sign up for their newsletter. Eganville & District Seniors Events Calendar 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 most up-to-date information: www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com Swimming Lessons - Learn to Swim like a fish with the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Pre-registration dates are: Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 9 am to 12 noon and Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5 pm to 8 pm a the Eganville Arena. Lessons will run: 5 days a week - 1/2 hour each day for a 3 week session from July 3-21, 2017 at Rotary Beach. Cost is $45.00 per child. Private lessons - may be available upon request. For more information contact Riley-Ann Schmidt 613.717.6795 or Kevin McGrath, Manager of Recreation 613.628.3101 ext. 2613 or rec@eganville.com 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 (100 Queen St.) and Wesleyan Church in Palmer Rapids (92 Burntbridge Rd.). Wednesdays - Eganville Grace Lutheran Church (14 Bonnechere St. W. ), Cobden Agricultural Hall (43 Astrolabe Rd.), and Whitney Best Start Hub at St. Martins of Tours Catholic School. Thursdays - Barry's Bay (48 Bay Street) Literacy Aid every Monday at 1:00 pm at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - Literacy for those in need, both on and offline - Registration not required but appreciated. ABC Club every Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Bonnechere Union Public Library - Stories, songs, rhymes and socialization for children aged 0-4 It's Hot, I'm Bored - Board games, coffee and social hour for grown-ups - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Tuesday from noon to 2 pm Teen Night - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Wednesday evening at 5 pm - It is a time for teenagers to gather for activities, movies, literacy and sometimes SNACKS! All Teens welcome! Gaming Hour - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Every Thursday 4-5 pm - Wii, Xbox and PS3 - Classic board games and modern board games too Bellydancing - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Alternating Thursdays at 6pm - You don't need to expose your belly, but please wear comfy clothes and bring a scarf and a water bottle! - Registration required, so please email us or call to sign up! (It's free!) Yarnia - Bonnechere Union Public Library - Alternating Thursdays at 6pm - A yarn club for crochet and knitting enthusiasts of all levels! Homeschool Relief Program - Bonnechere Union Public Library - 10:30 am on Fridays - Library lead story and craft time for elementary level homeschooled children as well as a patron led support group for homeschool parents - Registration is required, limited space Colour Sheets - Bonnechere Public Library - every Saturday, 11:00-11:30 am Family Gaming - Bonnechere Public Library - every Saturday, 12:00-2:00 pm - X-box, PS3 or Wii it up! For Library current listing - http://bonnechereupl.com/index.html 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. Legion Dinner and Jam session Thursdays, 5pm-6:30 (dinner) 7-11pm (music). $12 per person incl. tax. RSVP Wednesdays - Contact Guy Jamieson guyjamieson@sympatico.ca Royal Canadian Legion - Dinner Thursdays 5:30 pm (Reserve by Wednesday) - Bingo 7pm - Dance 7pm - Year Round - 613-628-2802 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 Karate - Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Eganville Legion - Contact Mauro Borghi at 613.649.8291 Low Mobility Exercise Classes - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 1:00 pm - Seniors’ Centre - Starting September 2 - FREE Zumba Classes - Every Wednesday - Seniors’ Centre - 5:30-6:30 pm class will focus on sentao, step or toning - 6:30- 7:30 pm class will be regular zumba with 3 toning songs June -
Friday, June 2nd - Bonnechere Babes Ladies Shopping Night - Eganville Legion - 5-10 pm - Vendors, Door Prizes, Bar oPen, Bake Sale and POUND Rockout Workout Demo - Loot Bags for the first 25 Ladies Who Attend! - Free Admission - Food Bank Donations Accepted - In support of Ketcha Star Daycare - To rent a table please contact Ketcha Star Daycare at 613.628.1657 or email at ketcha_star@yahoo.ca Saturday, June 3rd - Celebrating Music and Song - Joan/Preston & Elaine - Bonnechere Museum - 11 am Saturday, June 3rd - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Wilber Lake to Eganville - 9:30 am - $10 online, $13 on site - Flat and swift water options - Lead: Township of Bonnechere Valley - Put-in/Take-out: Eganville Arena - Local food and music - For more info: www.celebrateourriver.ca Saturday, June 3 - Rock This Town, Classic Rock and Country Music Party with DJ Shannon - Eganville Legion - 8 pm - $5 - 18 and over Sunday, June 4th - Ottawa River Institute AGM - Starting 11 am - Buelow Beach on beautiful LakeClear, on Buelow Road, 15 km west of Eganville on Highway 512 - ORI board member and artist John Almstedt will lead one group in doing charcoal sketches of the Lake and Big Rock, made famous by Group of Seven artist A.Y. Jackson - Another group, led by Ole Hendrickson, will go on a short and leisurely photography outing along the Lake Clear shoreline, under the base of Big Rock, and into Hurds Creek and Little Lake Clear. Bring your kayaks or canoes, cameras, and something to eat - Well-known local artist Kathy Haycock will give a keynote talk about “The Group of Seven in Renfrew County” - We’ll hear about upcoming activities of the Lake Clear Conservancy and the Bonnechere River Watershed Project (BRWP) - And, we’ll have our ORI business meeting - Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a member, bring a friend - For more info, directions, or to arrange a spot in a boat: info@ottawariverinstitute.ca Sunday, June 4th - Eganville Community Ride - 8:30-11:00 - Event starts and finishes at the Eganville Legion Field - This ride is the first of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: June 11 - Pembroke, June 18 - Barry's Bay, June 25 - Petawawa, July 1 - from 12-4 pm Downtown Pembroke Summer Medley Festival, July 8 - CAN150 Whitewater Region bike ride, organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides, August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere Friday, June 9th - Eganville Farmers Market Opening Day - Free re-usable shopping bag provided for the first 75 customers - It's Maple Day with maple products of all kinds - It's also Plant & Seedlings Day and you'll find lots of both - A book sale offers gardening books - Baked goods, preserves, meat, frozen entrees, natural body products, coffee, lots more - Open 2-6 pm every Friday until Thanksgiving at Legion Field Ballpark Eganville - See www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com for full list of 2017 theme days, including the Top Dad contest on June 16 in honour of Father's Day, being held at 5 pm. (Single moms are eligible too since they do lots of "Dad" chores.) Prize will be a basket of market products. Information will be distributed through some local schools, facebook and on the website. Saturday, June 10th - Let's Harmonize - Glen, Liz, and Friends - Bonnechere Museum - 11 am Saturday, June 11th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River, Renfrew to Ottawa River - 9:30 am - $10 - Dri ft Card Search and First Chute Clean-up - Lead: BRWP - Rendezvous: Renfrew Wastewater Treatment Plant (end of Mutual St) - Take-out: Horton Boat Launch - Bring a shoreline lunch - For more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Sunday, June 11th - Pembroke Community Ride - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: June 18 - Barry's Bay, June 25 - Petawawa, July 1 - from 12-4 pm Downtown Pembroke Summer Medley Festival, July 8 - CAN150 Whitewater Region bike ride, organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides, August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere Sunday, June 12th - Ways and Means Dance - Eganville Legion - 2-6 pm - Entertainment by Greenwood Country - Donations of sandwiches and squares are welcome Saturday, June 17th - Rhubarb Fest - Bonnechere Museum - 9-11 am - Come purchase all things rhubarb! Saturday, June 17th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Muskrat Lake - 1:00 pm - Donations accepted in support of "Swim for the Lake" - Lead: Muskrat Watershed Council - Put-in/Take-out: Meath Hill or Cobden Boat Launch, Hwy 17 - Followed by BBQ at Cobden Boat Launch - Rain date: Sunday, June 18 - For more info: facebook.com/watershedmuskrat Saturday, June 17th - 15th Annual Eganville Rotary Golf Tournament - Oaks of Cobden Golf Club - Tee off time is 12 pm (noon) - $85 for 18 holes, cart and BBQ Dinner - Proceeds to the Rotary Beach project - Contact: Richard Smerdon at 613-625-1073 Sunday, June 18th - Barry's Bay Community Ride - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: June 25 - Petawawa, July 1 - from 12-4 pm Downtown Pembroke Summer Medley Festival, July 8 - CAN150 Whitewater Region bike ride, organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides, August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere Monday, June 19th - Eganville and District Horticultural Society Meeting - Guest speaker Jay McLaren from Pembroke - He is the former owner of Sunset Nursery and recently retired teacher from Algonquin College. He will share his extensive experience and knowledge about Low Maintenance Gardening - Eganville Legion - 7 pm social hour and refreshments, 7:30 pm meeting - Everyone 12+ welcome - Free to members, $5 visitors Friday, June 23rd - Youth Dance for Gr. 5-8 - Eganville Legion - 7:00-9:30 pm - Music by DJ Shannon - $5 - Snacks and refreshments available for purchase Saturday, June 24th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Little Mississippi River roundtrip - 9:30 am - $10 online - Lead: ORI - Put-in/Take-out: Burnt Bridge Rd, Bridge 10.5 km SW of Palmer Rapids - For more info: www.celebrateourriver.ca Saturday, June 24th - Trophy Husbands perform - Bonnechere Museum - 11 am Sunday, June 25th - Petawawa Community Ride - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: July 1 - from 12-4 pm Downtown Pembroke Summer Medley Festival, July 8 - CAN150 Whitewater Region bike ride, organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides, August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere |
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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 March Madness on Lake Clear (and April Bald Eagle) by Jean Davies. 
Full moon rising
Hurd's Creek leading into Little Lake Clear
View at dusk from top of Big Rock
Cruising near Feather Island
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Saturday, July 1st - Kids Fishing Derby - Bonnechere River, 285 Water St - 8 am to 2 pm - Free - First, second and third prizes to be won - Drinks and snacks available - For pre-registration or more information call Paul 613-312-0511 Saturday, July 1st - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River to Golden Lake, Deacon to Pikwakanagan - 9:30 am - $10 - Lead: BRWP - Put-in: Deacon Boat Launch - Take-out: Pikwakanagan Bridge - For more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Saturday, July 1st - Pembroke Ride - 12-4 pm Downtown Pembroke Summer Medley Festival - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: July 8 - CAN150 Whitewater Region bike ride, organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides, August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere Wednesday, July 5th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River Roundtrip, Renfrew Boat Launch to Former Beach - 6 pm - $10 - Lead: BRWP - Put-in/Take-out: Renfrew Boat Launch - For more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Wednesday, July 5th - 15th Annual Bonnechere Authors Festival - Mark Sakamoto guest speaker -Fascinating stories, converstion and dessert with renowned Canadian authors - $15 at door or $50 for the series - For more information call: 613-628-1720 or 613-628-2400 Saturday, July 8th - CAN150 Whitewater Region Bike Ride - organized by Whitewater Active Living Group - to include a 150km cycle ride plus other, shorter rides - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion. - Other rides: August 20 - Tour de Bonnechere Wednesday, July 12th - 15th Annual Bonnechere Authors Festival - Eva Stachniak guest speaker -Fascinating stories, converstion and dessert with renowned Canadian authors - $15 at door or $50 for the series - For more information call: 613-628-1720 or 613-628-2400 Saturday, July 15th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Bonnechere River Eganville to Fourth Chute Paddle & Fiddle - 1 pm - $15 - BBQ & music - Lead: BRWP - Put-in/Take-out: Bonnechere Caves - To register and for more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Wednesday, July 19th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Snake River Marsh Roundtrip - 9:30 am - $10 - Lead: ORI - Put-in/Take-out: Snake River Line, 500m SE of Stoqua Creek Rd - For more info: www.celebrateourriver.ca Wednesday, July 19th - 15th Annual Bonnechere Authors Festival - Doug Gibson guest speaker -Fascinating stories, converstion and dessert with renowned Canadian authors - $15 at door or $50 for the series - For more information call: 613-628-1720 or 613-628-2400 Saturday, July 22nd - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Ottawa River, Portage-du-Fort to Bonnechere River - 9:30 am - $10 - Lead: BRWP - Put-in: Portage-du-Fort Boat Launch, Take Out: Grandview or Horton Boat Launch - Register and for more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Saturday, July 22nd - Fossil Hunt - Bonnechere Museum - 10am - noon - Age 12 to adult $6.00, children 4 to 11 $3.00, 3 and under FREE - No reservations necessary - For information call Caveman Chris at 1.800.469.2283 Saturday, July 25th - Lake Clear Property Owners Association Annual General Meeting - 8:30 am - Whispering Pines Wednesday, July 26th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Little Bonnechere River, Lough Garvey to Couchain Lake - 9:30 am - $10 - Lead: BRWP - Put-in: Lough Garvey on Paugh Lake Rd, 100m south of Basin Depot Rd - For registration and more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Wednesday, July 26th - 15th Annual Bonnechere Authors Festival - Merilyn Simonds guest speaker -Fascinating stories, conversation and dessert with renowned Canadian authors - $15 at door or $50 for the series - For more information call: 613-628-1720 or 613-628-2400 Saturday, July 29th - Musical Variety at Bonnechere Museum - Karl and Linda Dregischan - 11 am August - Saturday, August 5th - LCPOA Poker Run - 2-4 pm on the lake - All proceeds to the LCPOA Scholarship Fund Saturday, August 12th - Lake Clear Conservancy Fundraising Dinner - French's Road - Cocktail hour followed by a home cooked gourmet meal - A live musical tribute to the Beatles - Mingle, enjoy a drink from cash bar, sing along, or just listen - Live and silent auctions - $30 - To reserve, call Liz Shultis at 754-2616, or Janet Smith at 613-967-1016 or email lakeclearconservancyboard@gmail.com - Tickets available for LCC members now; tickets will be available to the general public after June 15 - If you are entertaining friends or family that weekend, you may purchase an entire table Sunday, August 13th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Upper Ottawa River Heritage Paddle - 10 am - $20 includes lunch - Lead: Upper Ottawa River Race & Paddle Festival - Seats in Voyageur or Montreal canoes available - Put-in/Take-out: Petawawa Point Beach - For registration and more info: www.upperottawareverrace.ca Sunday, August 20th - Tour de Bonnechere - One of a dozen events where the Ottawa Cycling and Valley Active Transportation Alliance will be very visble. Under the project, OVCATA members and partners will be set up information kiosks at approximately 12 outdoor events this spring. At each event, cycling safety will be promoted through the distribution of literature and bumber stickers and the engagement of the public in active discussion Saturday, August 26th - Celebrate Our Rivers Paddle - Madawaska River Roundtrip - 1:00 pm - $10 - Lead: Tsp McNab/Braeside - Put-in/Take-out: Burnstown Beach - For more info: info@BonnechereRiver.ca Sunday, August 27th - Lake Clear Conservancy Annual General Meeting - More info to come September - Monday, September 18th - Eganville and District Horticultural Society Meeting - Annual Harvest Auction - Guest Auctioneer Terry Hoelke - Offering fresh garden produce, preserves, baking, perennials and shrubs from the gardens of Society members - Fresh – and fun - Auction begins at 7:00 – No social time this month – and the pace will be brisk to ensure a reasonable end time October - Monday, October 16th - Eganville and District Horticultural Society Meeting - Guest speaker Kevin Nieman from Kevin's Flowers in Petawawa - Before your eyes, Kevin will create two fall-themed floral arrangements, explaining techniques and details about the materials as he works. He is a talented floral designer in a class all his own and these masterpieces will be given as doorprizes - Eganville Legion - 7 pm social hour and refreshments, 7:30 pm meeting - Everyone 12+ welcome - Free to members, $5 visitors Friday, October 20th - Youth Dance for Gr. 5-8 - Eganville Legion - 7:00-9:30 pm - Music by DJ Shannon - $5 - Snacks and refreshments available for purchase November - Monday, November 20th - Eganville and District Horticultural Society AGM - - Eganville Legion - 6 pm potluck dinner; bring a dish of any kind to share - 7:30 pm meeting - Will include committee reports for 2017 & election of executive for 2018 - This is a great time to learn all about the Society and what it accomplishes in a typical year - Everyone 12+ welcome - Free to members, $5 visitors Tuesday, November 28th - Eganville and District Horticultural Society Christmas Dinner - Guest speaker tourism guru Chris Hinsperger from the Bonnechere Caves - Sharing Our Treasure: The Ottawa Valley, as seen through the eyes of a local lad - candy and bake table and a silent auction - Eganville Legion - Social time with bar service begins at 5 pm; turkey dinner at 6:00 pm - Tickets $20 and must be purchased in advance from Gail Heins, 613-628-2745 beginning October 16. December - Friday, December 1st - Youth Dance for Gr. 5-8 - Eganville Legion - 7:00-9:30 pm - Music by DJ Shannon - $5 - Snacks and refreshments available for purchase |
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