St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River, ON has announced they will hold a new family friendly event this coming September called ART ON THE LAWN.  Art on the Lawn will be a juried fine arts and crafts show and sale, Friday September 7th, (12noon – 7:00 p.m.) and Saturday September 8th (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), on the church lawn at 80 Glendale Avenue in Deep River.  Exhibitors will display and sell their wares under tents on the church lawn with musical and performance entertainment available inside the church each hour the show is open. The St. Barnabas Church Refreshment Committee will offer food and beverages for sale in the Church Hall both days of this event. Art on the Lawn will collect a $2 entry fee for each adult visitor with children 16 and under admitted free. The “toonie” entry fee will provide access to the entire event and also a $2 discount coupon towards the purchase of one item from the exhibitors.

 A Call for Entry form has been issued and fine artists and fine crafts persons are encouraged to submit their application for the jury process to enter the show. The Call for Entry is available electronically from the St. Barnabas Anglican Church web site, www.dr-stbarnabas.ca or by contacting the church directly, 613-584-4131.  

For more information, please check the Art on the Lawn page on the St. Barnabas website, or email the Show Director, Nancy Trottier, at stbarnabasartonthelawn@gmail.com.

Are you looking to adopt a pet that is playful, quiet, or loves lots of affection? The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch is the perfect place to start looking for your perfect match.  The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch has officially launched Meet Your Match® Canine-ality™, the new adoption program developed to scientifically match dogs and potential adopters together.

To learn more about the new Meet Your Match® Canine-ality™ program please visit www.meetyourmatch.ontariospca.ca.

If you are interested in finding the perfect match this month, please visit www.renfrewcounty.ontariospca.ca to see all the pets looking for loving homes or come visit the

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. this weeks theme, penguins

The Rankin Winter Carnival runs from Saturday, February 4 to Sunday February 12.  Today’s events include: 7:30 p.m. Euchre Tournament (King’s Table ) - $5.00/person, (10 games) - Door Prizes.  Free skating on ice surface.  All events require a 2012 Rankin Carnival button ($2.00 each).

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy’s Don Bosco Drama Club presents its tenth theatrical production, Oscar Wilde’s romantic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. This three-act play is a hilarious satire on Victorian ladies and gentlemen who further their own desires through deception, but end up getting caught in their own web of lies.

The play will be presented on February 10^th and 11^th at 7:00 p.m., and February 12^th at 2:00 p.m., at the Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, Ontario. Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door and can be purchased by calling 613.756.3082 or through Lorraine’s Pharmasave in Barry’s Bay. The discount price for students is $5.00. Groups of 15 or more may receive a discount price of $5.00 per ticket, but only through advance reservations.

For more information please contact Jen Baklinski at 613.757.0025.

The Rankin Winter Carnival runs from Saturday, February 4 to Sunday February 12.  Today’s events include: 7:30 p.m. Trivia - $5.00/person – Door Prizes - Silent Auction.  Free skating on ice surface.  All events require a 2012 Rankin Carnival button ($2.00 each).

Admission by Donation to the local food bank. Prizes that you could win include: 4 pack Ottawa 67’s Tickets; 2 Tickets to Ottawa Senator’s Game + Parking Pass; Autographed Serge Savard Jersey; Nick Foligno Autographed Sens Cap

The Rankin Winter Carnival runs from Saturday, February 4 to Sunday February 12.  Today’s events include: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - $5.00 /adult, $2.50 /child (12 yrs and under); 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon Poker Hand - $5.00 each (in main hall); 9:00 a.m. Snowmobile Games - (on ball diamond) $2.00 /person/event - Balloon, Egg, Water, and Blindfold Races (Driver must have a valid license, helmets must be worn); 9:30 a.m. Cake Walk - $0.50 entry fee (all ages); 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Children’s Fair & Craft Activity – 4 tickets/$1.00, Ring Toss, Basketball, Hockey Shoot, Lollipop Pick, Duck Pick; 10:00 a.m. Children’s (12 & under) Games on ice- Crazy Carpet Race, Hockey Shoot Out, Ski Race (2 girls, 2 boys) Helmets must be worn. $1.00/person; 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (4 people per team) $1.00 per person; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration for all Wood Events – entry fee $2.50/person/event; 1:00 p.m. Cake Walk - $0.50 entry fee (all ages); 1:00 p.m. Wood Events – Nail Driving, Cross Cutting, Chainsaw Speed Cutting (safety equipment must be worn) – 66cc & under, 67cc & over, Children’s Nail Driving (12 yrs & under); 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bingo - $0.25 per game; 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Photo Contest entry (3 categories) Just Hanging Around, Christmas Memories, A Chorus of Color - $2.00 entry fee per photo. Pick up your photos at 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Face Painting $0.50; 3:00 p.m. Hockey Game – NAW Fire Fighters vs Rankin Raiders; 3:30 p.m. Children’s Cow Milking Contest - $1.00 /person (12 & under); 4:00 p.m.. Registration for Record Roll, Putting, Speed Fishing & Adult Cow Milking (13 & over) Contests - $1.00/ person; 4:30 p.m. Record Roll, Putting, Speed Fishing and Adult Cow Milking Contests; 8:00 p.m. -12:00 p.m. Dance –Nelson Towns Band $5.00/person - Door Prizes - Silent Auction.  Free skating on ice surface.  All events require a 2012 Rankin Carnival button ($2.00 each).

Doors open 6:00 p.m.; Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; and

the Dance runs from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.

Advanced tickets ONLY - Members: $15/Non-members: $18

- from Petawawa Legion before February 10th.

Dinner: choice of Roast Beef or Chicken

Bryson fire department to raise money for the purchase of a new fire truck.
 
A light lunch will be served, tickets available at the door 10$ each or through Gerald or John Stewart
there will door prizes and a draw for a Flat Screen TV, donations to our fire department are also welcomed.
you can contact Gerald @613 701 3176
John @ 613 699 0352

Cost per ticket 10$
Midnight lunch served
For more information or tickets please call 613-699-0381 ask for John
or see one of the local firefighters.

Admission is $6 Music by: Legion Jam Band

A light lunch will be included (donations of sandwiches and squares are appreciated.)

All proceeds go to the Ottawa Heart Institute

Employ-Ability Workshops - Offered via Distance Learning.

Do you have an injury, illness, or disability? Come join one or all of our workshops at Neil Squire Society.  Positive Communication Skills  – Monday, February 13^th , 12:30 - 3:00pm  Soft skills are very important in getting along at the workplace.  A positive attitude will help with energy levels, self-confidence and the ability to accept criticism and grow from the experience.  For more information and to register please contact:  Natalie Ducey – Employ-Ability Program Coordinator, 143 Pembroke Street West, Suite #7.  Pembroke Office: 613-735-4586 or Toll Free: 1-866-939-6345 (Ottawa) Email: natalied@neilsquire.ca

The grade 7/8 students of St. James Catholic School in Eganville would like to invite you to their second annual Family Day Family Dinner. The cost is $8.00 per person, and the meal will include spaghetti, caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert, and refreshments. Proceeds will be going toward reducing the cost of our school trip to Montreal in June. All are welcome!

Luke was recently diagnosed with Angiosarcoma. He is currently undergoing treatment to fight this rare form of cancer. We ask that you join us for an evening of live entertainment, prizes, and fun to raise money for Luke, his wife Claudia (Jones), and two children, Hunter and Paytyn. We hope this will aid in alleviating some of the financial stress for the Godin family so that they can focus on Luke’s recovery.  Your support would be greatly appreciated!  Entertainment Provided By: The Jones Gang

The Friends of Algonquin Park in cooperation with Ontario Parks, will be hosting the Winter in the Wild Festival happening in Algonquin Park on Saturday, February 18, 2012. This is a family event with activities scheduled throughout the day beginning with a Winter Bird Walk at Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail at 10AM and concluding with a unique wintry Wolf Howl at Mew Lake Campground at 6PM.

All of the activities during the festival are free with the purchase of a Daily Vehicle Permit or Camping Permit with the exception of food.  For more information, please visit our website at

(Come in your Jeans & Plaid Shirts!) Music: Peter White Band & Mixed Country featuring: Lyndon Coulas on Fiddle.  Admission: $7.00 per person.  Donations of Food Appreciated.  Contact: (613) 756-6003 Ethel or (613) 756- 3018 Legion Clubroom

Tues, Wed, Sat, theme for the week: Family

Employ-Ability Workshops - Offered via Distance Learning.

Do you have an injury, illness, or disability? Come join one or all of our workshops at Neil Squire Society.

Work Simplification & Energy Conservation - Monday, February 27^th , 12:30 - 2:30pm

Through a variety of strategies and techniques, you will learn how to improve and manage your energy. Examine techniques to ensure that you avoid injury from repetitious physical functions and unnecessary strain from inefficient workspace arrangements.

For more information and to register please contact:

Natalie Ducey – Employ-Ability Program Coordinator

143 Pembroke Street West, Suite #7

Pembroke Office: 613-735-4586 or Toll Free: 1-866-939-6345 (Ottawa)

Email: natalied@neilsquire.ca

Susan Crigger, Registered Nurse, and Julia Reddy, Registered Dietitian, of the Diabetes Outreach Program of Renfrew County will be providing a free Diabetes Risk Screening during the Walking Program 

 This screening will include:

• Blood pressure check
• Quick blood sugar check
• 2-minute questionnaire