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Baby, Please Come Home
2025-11-27 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us in Alexandria for the 5 Annual Baby, Please Come Home event!
As an expression of solidarity for small, local businesses, especially those brick-and-mortar owners who keep our Main Street vibrant, join us for the 5th annual Baby, Please Come Home event!
WHERE: Participating businesses on and around Main Street in Alexandria, ON
WHAT: Enjoy amazing shopping, photos with Santa, hot chocolate stations, and so much more!

Book Sale
2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill
For information or to donate books, CDs and DVDs please call Robin at 613-676-0443.

Knox Presbyterian Church Soup and Sandwich
2025-11-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill
Bake sale starting at 10:30am
Cost is $15

Christmas Fair 2025 - The Arts and Delights of Argenteuil
2025-11-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Polyvalente Lavigne, Lachute
More than 60 local artists and producers.
argenteuil.gc.ca/foire

Letters to Santa
2025-11-28 16:30 - 18:30 | The Review, 76 Main St E, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Make The Review a stop before the Champlain Christmas Parade! We’ll help kids write letters to Santa!
Children can have their photos taken in front of The Review’s Christmas tree and The Review will share selected photos in the December 17 Home for the Holidays edition of The Review!
A free event for the kids in our community! We’ll have tables set up in our reception area, Christmas music, too — and we’ll supply paper,
pencils, crayons and envelopes!
There will also be treats for you! (Oh, and you can bring your parents along!)

Champlain Christmas Parade
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:30
Canada Post will be picking up letters to Santa during the parade
www.champlain.ca/christmas-parade
613-678-3003

High & Main Productions: Edward Albee's The Zoo Story and Alice Gerstenberg's Overtones
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Vankleek Hill Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Two one-act plays: Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story and Alice Gerstenberg’s Overtones
Get tickets at The Review offices or Online at https://m.bpt.me/event/6725921
Tickets: $20
Email info: highandmainproductions@gmail.com

Christmas Craft Sale Christkindl Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Caledonia community Centre, 6900 Cty Rd 22, St. Bernardin, Canada
Saturday & Sunday European lunch will be served: Sauerkraut, potato salad, wieners, buns and Swiss pastries
40 VENDORS PRESENT /
For info call Doris: 613 679 4819 or 613 306 5130

Holy Trinity Annual Christmas Tea
2025-11-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 440 Stanley Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
$15 admission, Tombola and bake sale
Contact holytrinityhawkesbury@gmail.com for more details.

Lefaivre Christmas Parade
2025-11-29 16:00 - 18:00

Hudson Christmas Parade
2025-11-29 17:15 - 19:15

L’Orignal Food Drive - Guignolée de L’Orignal
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00
L’Orignal Food Drive 2025 — Join the L’Orignal Firefighters Association, in partnership with the L’Orignal Food Bank and the Knights of Columbus, to support local families this holiday season.
Donate non-perishable food or make a monetary contribution. In-person donations at the L’Orignal Fire Station (10 Elgin St.) on Sunday, Nov. 30 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) and Monday, Dec. 1 (4–7 p.m.). Community drop-offs run Dec. 1–17 at Canada Post (1018 King St.), L’Orignal Pharmacy (1002 County Rd 17), Saint-Jean-Baptiste School, and the L’Orignal Food Bank. Cheques (memo: Food Drive) may be mailed to P.O. Box 330, L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0.
Thank you for giving local!

Guignolée de L’Orignal 2025 — Appuyez nos familles locales pendant les Fêtes avec l’Association des pompiers de L’Orignal, la Banque alimentaire de L’Orignal et les Chevaliers de Colomb. Donnez des denrées non périssables ou un don en argent.
Dons en personne à la caserne (10, rue Elgin) : dimanche 30 nov. (10 h à 16 h) et lundi 1er déc. (16 h à 19 h). Points de dépôt du 1er au 17 déc. : Postes Canada (1018, rue King), Pharmacie L’Orignal (1002, County Road 17), École Saint-Jean-Baptiste, et Banque alimentaire de L’Orignal. Les chèques (mention : Guignolée) peuvent être envoyés au C.P. 330, L’Orignal (Ontario) K0B 1K0.
Merci de donner local!

Rockland Christmas Parade
2025-11-30 16:30 - 18:30

Lachute Christmas Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00

Winter Song - Concert with Accord Chorale/Choir
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Saint-Jean Baptiste Church, 1057 Queen St, L'Orignal, Ontario, K0B 1K0
tickets/billets:tinyurl.com/4sjubdmu
Tickets also available at the door: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, under 12 free
wheelchair accessible
Questions: choraleaccordchoir@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/singwithus

Curling for Cameron
2025-12-06
A fun day for the family & friends of Cameron McCormick
Curling is full but please drop in for a visit! Lunch is $5, afternoon music, cash bar, silent auction!
You need a ticket for dinner but the event is open to all!
Dinner starts at 5:30 pm, tickets are $25.
Proceeds will be donated to the ALS Society of Canada!
To reserve dinner tickets:
Patti McLeod – 613-330-7835
pmcleod18@gmail.com
Cameron McCormick Jr – 416-700-9139
cameron.mccormick89@gmail.com

Located at: ALEXANDRIA CURLING CLUB

Willy Wonka Jr. - Children's Musical
2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Aultsville Theatre, 2 St. Lawrence Drive, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H4Z1
The Seaway Valley Theatre Company’s Production of: Roald Dalh’s Willy Wonka Jr.
(Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Produced by Josée Julien and Bernadette Piché-Proulx
Directed by Corey Disotell
Vocal Direction by Stephanie St. Louis
Choreographed by Kiana Seitz and Dana Power
RESERVED SEATS: $18.00, $25.00, and $35.00
Get tickets now online at svtc.theticketwicket.ca | or by phone at 613-933-3998.
All admission prices include a $1.50 Aultsville Capital Refurbishment fee. Tickets will also be available at the door from one hour before curtain time. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, Inc. (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
www.svtc.ca

Winter Song - Concert with Accord Chorale/Choir
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill
tickets/billets: tinyurl.com/4ednhvaf
With special guests: the PCPS children’s choir
Tickets also available at the door: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, under 12 free
wheelchair accessible
Questions: choraleaccordchoir@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/singwithus

Blue Christmas Ceremony
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill
A Service of Hope for the Holidays/Une célébration d’espoir pour le temps des Fêtes
A quiet moment to honour loved ones, find, connection, and share peace. Une cérémonie œcuménique et bilingue offrant réconfort et espoir aux familles endeuillées durant le temps des Fétes.

Casselman Christmas Parade
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30

Alexandria Christmas Parade
2025-12-07 18:00 - 20:00

Marché Des Métiers D’art / Fine Art Market
2025-12-09 - 2026-01-04 | Centre culturel Le Chenail, 2 rue John, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 2S2, Canada
BOIS – CÉRAMIQUE – LAINE – VERRE – BIJOUX – ART VISUEL
France Poliquin – Nahid Rafi – Susan Schneir – Gisèle Arcand – Nathalie Gosselin

613.632.9555
lechenail1975.com

ELVIS: A Christmas Special!
2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, 5814, 34 Hwy, Vankleek Hill, Vankleek Hill, K0B 1R0, Canada
Pete Paquette returns to Vankleek Hill to present this show for the first time!
Tickets on sale in person at: Scotiabank Vankleek Hill
Or order securely online here: https://higginsontower.ca/2025/10/07/elvis-a-christmas-special/
In the VCI cafetorium
This event is a fundraiser for the Higginson Tower

Live Nativity
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds, Vankleek Hill, Ontario
You are invited to a free performance of a LIVE NATIVITY featuring live animals.
Show times: 1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM
Snacks and warm beverages provided.
Sponsored by: the Genesis Cooperative of the United Church of Canada
For info contact: genesiscc@bellnet.ca | (613) 675-4487
Donations accepted for local food banks.

Les Chiclettes - En Attendant Noël
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Alexandria Sports Palace, 170 McDonald Blvd, Alexandria, Ontario, K0C 1A0, Canada
Members: $21.25, Non-members $25
Tickets sold at: 613-525-3393 or centreculturelalexandria.com

Traditional Christmas Dinner and Fellowship
2025-12-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill
You are invited to come and enjoy good food and fellowship. Knox Church invites those who may be alone at this time of year, to come and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and fellowship.
Note: There is no cost, but please register ahead of time by calling Robin at 613-676-0443.
People of all ages are welcome.
At the Archie Hardy Hall, Knox Presbyterian Church.

Trivia Night
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30 | The Windsor Tavern, 84 Main St. E., Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
Arrive at 6 pm, Trivia starts at 6:30 pm
Cost: $10 per person (4 per team)
Call ahead to reserve your team’s table.
613.678.2122

Dalkeith Winter Carnival
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | 1865, County Rd 23, 1865, County Road 23, Dalkeith, Canada
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
10:30 AM – Euchre
2:00 PM – Parade
2026 THEME – WESTERN
3:00 PM – Ian MacLeod Fiddlers
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM – 4 on 4 Hockey
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Carnival Dance
The Ceilidh Drovers
Admission by Donations
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
1:30 PM – Meet the Keepers
4:30 pm – 7:00 p.m. PORK ROAST SUPPER
Advance tickets for Adults $20 Available at the Scotiabank in Vankleek Hill, Scotiabank is Matching All Advance Tickets Purchased!
Tickets at the door, Adults $25; Kids 6-12 $10; 5 & under free
7:00 PM – 50/50 draw
Brought to you with support from The Review

Winterfest 2026
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01
1 Munroe Street, Moose Creek
Friday, January 30 – Teen Dance
Saturday, January 31 –
Children and Family
Activities;
Friendly Feud;
Game Night;
Roast Beef Dinner
Sunday, February 1 –
Fireman’s Breakfast
Follow our Facebook Event page for more details and updates: facebook: https://tinyurl.com/mvps6yzy

The Vankleek Hill Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Breakfast
2026-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds, 92 Main Street West, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Come enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausages, beans, toast, coffee & juice!
Snowmobile ride starts at 11 am from the fairgrounds. Join us for some winter fun!
HELMETS ARE MANDATORY
Admission: $30 per person with snowmobile (includes breakfast)
Breakfast: $20 p.p.
Children: $10 each
Children 5 & under : Free
For more info.: 613 577 3087
