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» March 2009

» April 2009

Every Saturday, Vankleek Hill Farmers Market.

During the winter months, at  Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, every Saturday morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Organic produce, breads, pickles, jams, jellies, Thai food, artisans and a warm welcome await you! The first Saturday of each month will be dedicated to giving away items of good value. Bring things that are decorative or functional, items that you would feel good giving to a friend. Maximum contribution 3 items per person and if your items have not disappeared by the time you are ready to go home, you must take them back with you.

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April  2009: Music and Art Summer Camp.

Vankleek Hill Music Festival's camp will take place July 6-17 for children ages 6 to 13. Info: 613-678-6451 and 613-678-2286.

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April 3, 2009: Donald McCrimmon Hospital Fundraiser.

Dance and auction to be held at the Caledonia Community Centre at 8:30 pm, featuring Kelli Trottier and the Mushy Peas.

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April 3, 2009: Spaghetti Supper.

Presented by the Hawkesbury Rotary Club from 5-7pm, Legion Hall 152 Nelson E., Hawkesbury. $8. each, $25. family.

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April 4, 2009: Arbor Gallery Speaker Series.

"Growing Up Organic", with Caroline Levesque, B.F.A. The Village Green Community Garden Project.  7:30 p.m. at the Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Avenue in Vankleek Hill. Info: 613-678-5086. www.arborgallery.org

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April 4, 2009: Annual Fund Raising Spring Dance.

Presented by the Vankleek Hill Fiddle and Dance Association at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre at 9:00pm. Music by Glenn Silverson Band.

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April 4, 2009: Historical Society Annual General Meeting.

From 2pm to 4pm at the Vankleek Hill Museum. Call 613-678-2074. Everyone welcome.

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April 4, 2009: Rock and Bowl.

Held by the children's group 100% Actifs at 7pm at the Olympia Bowl on Lansdowne Street in Hawkesbury. Teams will be of six people, there is a cost to register.

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April 4, 2009: VKHFM Giveaway Day.

Held by the Vankleek Hill Farmers Market from 9am to 1pm at the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute. Bring things that are decorative or functional, items that you would feel good giving to a friend. Maximum contribution 3 items per person and if your items have not disappeared by the time you are ready to go home, you must take them back with you.

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April 4, 2009: Easter Feast.

Turkey and ham supper at the Cassburn United Church from 5 to 8pm. Tickets at the door only. $12./adult, $6./10 and under.

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April 5, 2009: 'Spirituals Workshop'.

Held at the gymnasium at Ecole St-Gregoire from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets $25. seating limited, Advance tickets only and available at Remax Supreme (L'Orignal) and The Review (VKH) and choir members. Info: Emma Salkeld at 613-679-7676.

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April 5, 2009: Music Alive.

Presented by the Vankleek Hill Music Festival Concert Series featuring Anne-Julie Caron at 2pm at the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute Theatre. Admission $20. Tickets The Review, 76 Main St. E., Vankleek Hill and L'Amie de la Sante, 230 Main St. E., Hawkesbury. Info: 613-678-2286.

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April 5, 2009: Brunch.

Presented by the Knights of Columbus Council 12937 Ste. Anne de Prescott at the Centre d'action from 11am to 2pm. Adults $8., children from 7 to 10 $4.,  children under 7 free.

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April 6, 2009: 4-H Registration & Fun Night.

To be held at 7:00pm at VCI (Vankleek Hill High School)

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April 8, 2009: Laurentian Regional High School Grad Buffet.

From 5 to 7pm at the Laurention Regional High School Cafeteria, 448 Argenteuil, Lachute, Quebec. Adults $8., students $6., children under 11 $4.

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April 10, 2009: Psalm Sing.

At Lochiel Reformed Presbyterian Church at 7:30pm. Info: 613-874-2989 or email: uplook@sympatico.ca

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April 10 & 11, 2009: McMaze Easter Egg Hunt.

From noon to 4pm  Cedar Fox Farm, 17049 Willy Allan Rd., St. Andrews, On. 613-932-7630. www.mcmaze.ca

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April 11, 2009: Arbor Gallery Speaker Series.

"Wild Edibles", with Ronna Mogelon & Peggi Calder, Amateur Naturalists. Finding food in your own back yard. 7:30 p.m. at the Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Avenue in Vankleek Hill. Info: 613-678-5086. www.arborgallery.org

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April 12, 2009: Easter Treasure Hunt.

Presented by the Centre culturel Le Chenail from 10 am till 4 pm at the Hawkesbury District High School Please register 613-632-9555 or by email at sergine@lechenail.ca

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April 19, 2009: Yes, Women Can!

At the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission: $15. Each ticket entitles you to one free beverage, one free health snack and one free one-on-one with the professional of your choice. Buy tickets and reserve your one-on-one online any time after March 1, 2009. Advance tickets only. All purchasers of advance tickets before March 30 are eligible to win great prizes. At the event: exhibitors, speakers every half hour, demonstrations every half-hour. Free babysitting upstairs. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mill Street splash park for children. Info: 613-678-3327. www.yeswomencan.ca 

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April 19, 2009: Quilt Display & Fur Trade Exhibit.

At the Vankleek Hill Museum. More info to come.

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April 21, 2009: Wingfield's Inferno.  

Back by popular demand. To be held at the VCI Gymnasium at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25.00 per person, available at Crooks and Crannies or call Murray 613-675-4757 or Penny 613-678-3999.

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April 21, 2009: Green Day.  

9th Annual Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute Green Day in the morning. Rain date: April 22nd. For seniors and those in need call 613-678-2023 to book your yard clean-up by VCI students.

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