| Paramedics Services Week May 20-26 (Friday, May
25 at Walmart in Rockland) |
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 As
part of the Paramedics Services Week, to be held from May 20 to May 26, 2012, the Department of Emergency Services
of Prescott and Russell invites you to visit them at their Rockland clinic, to be held at Walmart between 9:00
a.m. and noon. Come learn about your physical health and the functioning of their equipment and have the chance
to win a first aid kit. Read more...
Help Paramedics save lives...Register as a donor!
Every three days someone dies in Ontario because the life-saving organ transplant they
need is not available, yet less than 25% of Ontarians have registered their consent to be a donor. Registering
to be a donor might be the greatest gift you ever give. Read more...
How to prepare to call 9-1-1:
Dialing 9-1-1 when someone falls ill can mean the difference between life and death for some; paramedics respond
to nearly 300 alls every day. There are a few things to remember when dialing 9-1-1. Read more...
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| Friday, May 25 - Friday June 1 - CIH Academy concert series |
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The Canadian International
Hockey Academy (CIHA) will host a concert series during the 1st edition of l ’Académie CH en fête!. Renowned artists such as:
- The Boogie Wonder Band
- Sylvain Cossette
- André-Philippe Gagnon
- Mario Pelchat and
- Les Trois Accords
will be performing in the newly built Clarence-Rockland Arena, Event and Training Centre. Tickets
can be purchased in person at CIH Arena (8710, County Rd 17, Rockland, ON) or online via the Admission network
(www.admission.com).
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Saturday, May 26 - Fundraiser
Valoris Volunteer Program - Beach Volleyball Tournament |
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 Valoris is holding a beach volleyball tournament to raise
funds for their volunteer program. Here is the information you need to know:
Mixed teams : two males & two females; $100 per team of four players ($25 per participant); No refunds;
Three games guaranteed – Lunch included.
Where? GAB’s Sports Bar in Rockland
When? Saturday May 26, 2012 
Rain or Shine!
Register BEFORE May 17, 2012 with Julie Lalonde
at 1 (800) 675-6168, extension 4736; julalonde@valorispr.ca
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| Saturday, May 26 - Canadian Classic Car Show - Wendover |
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From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., we start at the completely new Canadian Classics location at 3184
Du Quay Avenue in Wendover. The first 100 entries will receive dash plaques and all car show participants will
receive an extra 10 per cent off merchandise.
Info: Paul Dube 613-673-2277
For additional information please contact:
Larry Way (613) 446-4717 larysmway@sympatico.ca
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| Sunday, May 27 - Budding Artist Exhibition Opening Reception |
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From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with award presentation at 2:30 p.m. at the Solarium Room, St Laurent
Complex, 525 Côté Street, Ottawa; to exhibit the work of new and novice artists. Admission and parking
free.
The purpose of the Budding Artist Exhibition is to gently assist new and novice artists in gaining
experience in exhibiting. The jury process provides feedback to the artists about what is good about their work
and suggestions about how to improve it. Ribbons are awarded for artistic potential. All visitors to the exhibit
are invited to cast a ballot for their favourite artwork, with the most popular piece receiving the Viewer’s Choice
Award.
The Opening Reception is on Sunday, May 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, with the awards presentation
at 2:30. Parking and admission are free so please join Arteast and our Budding Artists to enjoy their artistic
creations.
For further information contact:
Susan Ashbrook, 613-833-8312 or ashbrookcreative@gmail.com
www.ArteastOttawa.com
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| Sunday, May 27 - Boston Pizza Cruise Nights - Rockland |
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Sunday May 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Boston Pizza in Rockland will be hosting the first
of five monthly cruise nights. VIP dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries compliments of Jean-Luc
and Louise Martin of Realty Executives. Not only will participants receive 10 per cent off dinner this Sunday,
but they can use their VIP dash plaque any Sunday in 2012 to receive 10 per cent off dinner at Boston Pizza in
Rockland.
Future evenings planned:
- Sunday June 24 4:30pm to 8:00pm
- Sunday July 15 4:30pm to 8:00pm
- Sunday August 12 4:30pm to 8:00pm
- Sunday September 2 4:30pm to 8:00pm
For additional information please contact:
Larry Way (613) 446-4717 larysmway@sympatico.ca
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| June 8, 15 - Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life |
 Help
our community fight back against cancer. You can make a difference to people living with cancer in the community
by raising awareness of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life.
Relay For Life is a 12-hour, sometimes overnight, non-competitive event that involves teams of ten people who take
turns walking, running or strolling around a track. Teams consist of people representing families, friends, corporations
and communities. There are a number of events happening in our area:
June 8 - Relay For Life at Rockland District High School 2012:
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Rockland DHS, 1004 St. Joseph Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1P6. Get involved... read
more...
June 15 - Ottawa East Relay For Life:
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| Saturday, June 9 - Cumberland Lion's breakfast |
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Start your day with a Lions Breakfast on Saturday, June 9, at the Maple Hall, 2552 Old Montreal
Road, Cumberland.
Full breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Adults: $6.00, Children (Under 12): $3.00
Info: Charlotte K. 613 265 8299. More...
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| Saturday, June 9 - Cumberland Village Community Garage Sale/Plant Sale |
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RJ Kennedy Centre parking lot. Set-up 7 am - cost: $10 per spot, bring your own table. You can
also organize your own street sale and we'll help you promote it. To reserve a space or for more information, contact
Jim Deviller, 613 833-2393. More...
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| Saturday, June 16 - Tball Funday |
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The Clarence-Rockland Baseball Association will be hosting
a Tball Funday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Parc Simon, 1450 Avenue du Parc(across from the new rec center).
Please register via email by Monday June 4th, 2012. Free pizza and juice for players, medals and lots of fun!
Canteen, entertainment and more! Three games per team (30 minute games). Tball ages 3-6. $100 Registration Fee
per team.
For more in formation contact:
JenDery at 613-446-0784, or via Email: autumnfree@live.ca
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| Saturday, June 23 - Coach Pitch Funday |
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The Clarence-Rockland Baseball Association will be hosting
a Coach
Pitch Funday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Parc Simon, 1450 Avenue du Parc(across
from the new rec center). Please register via email by Monday June 11th, 2012. Free pizza and juice for players,
medals and lots of fun! Canteen, entertainment and more! Three games per team (30 minute games). Coach Pitch
ages 6-8. $100 Registration Fee per team.
For more information contact:
JenDery at 613-446-0784, or via Email: autumnfree@live.ca
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| July 6 to 8 - Clarence-Rockland hosts Ottawa River Festival |
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 The
City of Clarence-Rockland is organizing the Ottawa River Festival, to be held from July 6 to 8 at the du Moulin
Park in Rockland as well as in several communities in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and you are invited.
Don’t miss watching the performance and pleasure boats participating in the Poker Run. A major
activity is also being added this year with the Rockland Ford Classic Poker Run. About 200 cars will follow a course
on the Ottawa River banks. These activities will let the participants discover the river by water as well as by
land.
For more information on the Ottawa River Festival, please contact Julie Chartrand at 613.446.6022
ext. 2227 or jchartrand@clarence-rockland.com.
The 2012 Poker Run will be on the Ottawa River on Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7. (It is
rumoured the city will host the event for the next two years, after which it will be Hawkesbury's turn to host
the event. Event hosts will alternate between Clarence-Rockland and Hawkesbury.)
Click here to see the planned events.
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| Thursday, September 13 - Canadian Classic Car Show - Curran |
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Thursday September 13 4:00pm to 8:00pm (Cruise night)
Info: Paul Dube 613-673-2277
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| Saturday, October 13 - Sears Great Canadian
Run for childhood cancer |
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This is a long distance team running event that raises funds and awareness for childhood cancer
research and treatment initiatives at CHEO.
Last year was the inaugural year for The Run with over 700 participants raising $500,000 in The Relay to End Kids Cancer. This year we are bringing the event back to the Canada Aviation & Space Museum for the Opening Ceremony
and will finish in Montebello, Quebece at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, which will be hosting the Closing Ceremony
for the October 13th run.
We will offer more information, closer to the event. In the meantime, click here for more information.
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