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Haunted Dinner (Jail)
2020-10-29 - 2020-10-30 | L’Orignal Old Jail
Info: 1-800-667-6307 or 613-675-4661 (8107)

Halloween Dance
2020-10-30 | Vankleek Hill, Main Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B1R0, Canada
Info: 613-678-3601
inforecreation@champlain.ca

A Book on Every Bed
2020-11-03 - 2020-11-27 | Champlain Library, 94 Main St., Vankleek Hill , Ontario
Christmas at Champlain Library!
A Book on Every Bed! Champlain Library is asking for donations of new books so that children in families served by the Vankleek Hill and L’Orignal Food Banks will wake up Christmas morning with a book on his or her bed. The library has a list of children which specifies the age, gender and language of each child.
Visit the library’s website at bc-cl.ca to complete an online submission form to match up with a child. Once received, you will be contacted by a library staff member to confirm the details. The library will also accept monetary donations. All books must be delivered to the library UNWRAPPED with a gift bag and tissue paper by noon on Friday, November 27th.
Need more info? Visit bc-cl.ca or call the library at 613-678-2216.

The Vankleek Hill Winter Wonderland of Lights Event
2020-11-03 - 2020-12-07 | Vankleek Hill
House exteriors and yards will be judged on December 10.
There are two categories: • Best use of lights
• Best environmentally-friendly exhibit
(use of greenery, repurposed items).
(Lights can be included in this category.)
Prizes for each category:
FIRST: $500 in Vankleek Hill bucks
SECOND: $250 in Vankleek Hill bucks
THIRD: $100 in Vankleek Hill bucks
Business category
First: $250 in Vankleek Hill Bucks
Second: $150 in Vankleek Hill Bucks
Third: $50 in Vankleek Hill Bucks
Email: vkhbma@gmail.com by December 7 at midnight
to enter the contest!
Include your name, street address and contact info.
You will receive a reply to confirm receipt of your entry.
Another fun event brought to you by:
The Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association with funding provided by Hydro One, Wylie Property Maintenance, The Review and Hillcrest Funeral Home.

2020 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour (cancelled)
2020-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Vankleek Hill
We are excited to present the 2020 Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour!
Featuring SIX beautiful homes decorated for the holidays.
Use our convenient shuttles to get from home to home!
Tickets are on sale at The Review Offices until the event is sold out.
This event is organized by The Review, with support from generous community volunteers.

Vankleek Hill Christmas Craft Show
2020-11-14 10:00 - 2020-11-15 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Excellent Events presents its 39th Annual Christmas Craft Show over 5 weekends at the Creating Centre de créativité, beginning November 14 until December 13. Each weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 different artisans will present hand-made items for every Christmas shopper’s gift list and budget.
Each weekend will feature 5 different crafters displaying their products in the spacious ground floor of the Creating Centre de créativité.
Details and photos of crafts will be posted on Facebook@excellenteventsvkh and on www.excellentevents.ca. For more information, telephone: 613-678-2873 or email: excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com.
This weekend: Stained Glass and Christmas Decorations; Jewelry, hand knitting and funny hats; hand dyed crafts.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops
2020-11-14 12:00 - 2020-11-15 16:00 | Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre, 36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Info coming soon.

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list. See below the schedule of who is coming and when.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Vankleek Hill Christmas Craft Show
2020-11-21 10:00 - 2020-11-22 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Excellent Events presents its 39th Annual Christmas Craft Show over 5 weekends at the Creating Centre de créativité, beginning November 14 until December 13. Each weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 different artisans will present hand-made items for every Christmas shopper’s gift list and budget.
Each weekend will feature 5 different crafters displaying their products in the spacious ground floor of the Creating Centre de créativité.
Details and photos of crafts will be posted on Facebook@excellenteventsvkh and on www.excellentevents.ca. For more information, telephone: 613-678-2873 or email: excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com.
This weekend: – Macrame and knitting; wreaths; slippers and bags; maple syrup and Dale Garvin’s Christmas fruit cakes.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops
2020-11-21 12:00 - 2020-11-22 16:00 | Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre, 36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Reenie Marx (fine Art Photography)
Alison Collard (Pottery)

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list. See below the schedule of who is coming and when.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Valise Théâtre
2020-11-21 14:00 - 2020-11-22 15:30 | Le Chenail, 2 John St., Hawkesbury
The Chenail Cultural Centre is pleased to welcome Montreal artist Julie Desrosiers and the Valise Théâtre company as part of the fifth edition of the Festival of Small Smiles.

On November 21 and 22, 2020, we invite you to join us for these spectacular puppet theater performances fit for the whole family, from ages 4 to 97, in celebration of World Children’s Day. Tickets are available online or in person at the Maison de l’Île.

The Chenail Cultural Centre complies with social distancing laws issued by the Ontario provincial government. Please bring your mask and maintain a distance of 2m. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, onset or aggravation of a cough, difficulty breathing or sudden loss of smell unaccompanied by nasal congestion, please stay home.

PETITES POUSSES

Through a mystical puppet show set within a fairy-tale world, contemporary puppeteer Julie Desrosiers showcases an enchanting short-form performance that explores the creation of stories. The characters within, through puppets and masks, create a world of visual poetry before our very eyes. We invite people of all ages to come and witness this captivating performance!

This show will be performed in French
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020
Time: 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm
Length: 10 minutes per performance
Price: 7$ per person | Family bundle: 20$ for 4 tickets\

Ticket Sale / Vente de billets
2020-11-24 08:30 - 2021-01-25 16:00 | Vankleek Hill
VENTE DE BILLET- TICKET SALE
TIRAGES MENSUELS 2021
2021 MONTHLY DRAWS

COÛT DU BILLET / COST OF TICKET: 15.00$
1er PRIX / 1st PRIZE → 400$
2ième PRIX / 2ND PRIZE → 100$
tirage spécial le 28 janvier 2021 : un prix de 1000.00$
special draw on January 28, 2021: a prize of $1000.00

Les tirages ont lieu le dernier jeudi de chaque mois. Possibilité de gagner à plusieurs reprises. Les billets gagnants sont remis dans la boîte après chaque tirage.
Tickets are drawn every last Thursday of the month. You may win more than once. Winning tickets are returned in the box after each draw.

s.v.p. Communiquer avec Guylaine pour acheter des billets
Please call Guylaine for tickets

Merci d’encourager la Fondation des SCPR
Thank you for supporting the PRCS Foundation

613-632-0939 poste / ext. 0

The Vankleek Hill Christmas Non-Parade of Lights
2020-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Vankleek Hill
Vankleek Hill is Santa’s favourite village for good reason – When the going gets tough, the village comes together in spirit. The Vankleek Hill Christmas Non-Parade of Lights will go on virtually this year!
Friday, November 27 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. parade participants are encouraged to display their decorations, floats, houses and storefronts. Excellent Events will be on hand with LIVE VIDEO shown on Facebook. If you want to be part of this virtual Non-Parade of Lights, please send your short video clips to excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com or send a link to the Excellent Events Facebook page.
Santa Claus may be sighted around town, so make sure to tune in to the Live Non-Parade of Lights on November 27 on the Excellent Events Facebook page. His journey through town will be documented and shown on Facebook for all to see before and during the event, thanks to Champlain Township.

Those who would like to participate in Live Video may contact, before Friday, Samme at 613-678-2873 to arrange a designated time and site for recording.

Guignolee
2020-11-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Vankleek Hill Foodland, 5666 ON-34, Vankleek Hill
GUIGNOLEE
outside at Vankleek Hill Foodland
Saturday, November 28, 2020
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donate non-perishable food items. Monetary donations accepted on-site. Or donate by e-transfer any time to: community.assistance@outlook.com
Cheques can be dropped off to The Review outside
mailbox at 76 Main Street East
(eastside of building)

Vankleek Hill Christmas Craft Show
2020-11-28 10:00 - 2020-11-29 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Excellent Events presents its 39th Annual Christmas Craft Show over 5 weekends at the Creating Centre de créativité, beginning November 14 until December 13. Each weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 different artisans will present hand-made items for every Christmas shopper’s gift list and budget.
Each weekend will feature 5 different crafters displaying their products in the spacious ground floor of the Creating Centre de créativité.
Details and photos of crafts will be posted on Facebook@excellenteventsvkh and on www.excellentevents.ca. For more information, telephone: 613-678-2873 or email: excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com.

This weekend: – Christmas decorations; home grown fruit products from Les Fruits Poirier, Accroc knitted items and necklaces; sewn bags; mohair yarns, socks, and soaps by Les Belles Bouclettes.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops & Book Signing
2020-11-28 12:00 - 2020-11-29 16:00 | Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre, 36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Nov. 28: Angie Koutso
Angie and her mom (jewelry)

Nov. 29: Lorie Turpin (Bippity Boppity)
Alison Logee (The Treetop Tooth Shop)

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list. See below the schedule of who is coming and when.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Storytime with the Champlain Library
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Vankleek Hill
Listen to a virtual Story Time with Alicia
on Facebook. (0 to 5 years)

Champlain Library Take & Make Craft
2020-12-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Vankleek Hill
Stockings on chimney magnets: Pick up your craft kit to do at home. All ages.

20 books in 2020 Library Draw
2020-12-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Vankleek Hill
Have you read 20 books in 2020?
Let us know and your name will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a free book.

Vankleek Hill Christmas Craft Show
2020-12-05 10:00 - 2020-12-06 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Excellent Events presents its 39th Annual Christmas Craft Show over 5 weekends at the Creating Centre de créativité, beginning November 14 until December 13. Each weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 different artisans will present hand-made items for every Christmas shopper’s gift list and budget.
Each weekend will feature 5 different crafters displaying their products in the spacious ground floor of the Creating Centre de créativité.
Details and photos of crafts will be posted on Facebook@excellenteventsvkh and on www.excellentevents.ca. For more information, telephone: 613-678-2873 or email: excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com.
This weekend: – Heidi Suter’s Two Bite Sweets and Christmas cookies; books, E-Candles by Travis and Emilie Desjardins; Garvin’s fruit cakes.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops & Book Signing
2020-12-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre, 36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
Dec 5: Andrea Gibbs (Honey & Candles)
Christine Lenoir Godin (Paintings & sculptures)

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Holiday Pop-up Shop
2020-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Christine Lenoir-Godin (Paintings & sculptures)

Manon Sauve (Glass creations)

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Champlain Library Bottle Drive
2020-12-07 13:00 - 2021-01-08 17:00 | Vankleek Hill
The Friends of the Library is holding a month long bottle drive from December 7 to January 8 to raise funds for future programming. Donations of empty wine, spirit and beer bottles and cans can be dropped off Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm. Do not leave empties outside. Call the library for more info.

Champlain Library Children's Craft
2020-12-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Vankleek Hill
Take and Make Kit. Recycled Christmas cards. 4 years and up. Reserve your kit today.

Steak Fundraiser
2020-12-11 17:30 - 21:30 | Windsor Tavern, 84 Main St E, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B 1R0, Canada
A steak dinner to raise funds for the food bank.
Two sittings: 5:30 and 7:00pm
Call 613-678-2122 to make reservation.
Social distancing will be in place.

Vankleek Hill Christmas Craft Show
2020-12-12 10:00 - 2020-12-13 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Excellent Events presents its 39th Annual Christmas Craft Show over 5 weekends at the Creating Centre de créativité, beginning November 14 until December 13. Each weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 different artisans will present hand-made items for every Christmas shopper’s gift list and budget.
Each weekend will feature 5 different crafters displaying their products in the spacious ground floor of the Creating Centre de créativité.
Details and photos of crafts will be posted on Facebook@excellenteventsvkh and on www.excellentevents.ca. For more information, telephone: 613-678-2873 or email: excellenteventsvkh@gmail.com.
This weekend – Zita Burt with Quilts; Justine Spits/ Ferme Statice with dried flowers; Edna Dacoste – Painting on wood; Les tricots de Mme Foulard with her knitted hats and scarves; Bespoke Carpentry-wooden Christmas decorations and furniture and Linda Holmwood – Recycled antique Christmas decor.

Holiday Pop-Up Shop
2020-12-12 12:00 - 2020-12-13 16:00 | The Creating Centre, 11 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON, Ontario, K0B 1R0
Fire Sparks Creations (Totes, handbags, clutches etc..)

Starting November 14th through December 13th at the Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre will be hosting a series of weekend Pop-up Shops and author book-signings where two local artists, artisans or authors can sign, and/or sell their creations just in time for the holidays. So come see what they have in store for your holiday shopping list.
“Along with our art show, our enhanced gift shop, weekend crafts and book signing popups, people can fulfill their gift list while shopping local.” says Lorie Turpin, a local artist who is also part of the Gallery team.
Strict COVID prevention protocols are already in place. Patrons will be able to sign up at the door for a slot and may return to their car and when their slot opens up they will receive a text that you may come in.

Virtual Tree-lighting ceremony in Plantagenet
2020-12-13 16:30 - 17:00 | Chesser’s Park, Plantagenet
The live event is already filled up – capacity of 100, but people can watch via Facebook and you can visit the park anytime.
The actual tree-lighting event will be broadcast just before 4:30pm on the Vive Plantagenet Facebook page.

Champlain Library Adult Fiction Book Club
2020-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Vankleek Hill
English Fiction Book Club members meet on the second Monday of the month via Zoom at 7 pm.
To receive an invitation email asmith@bc-cl.ca.

Storytime with the Champlain Library
2020-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Vankleek Hill
Listen to a virtual Story Time with Alicia on Facebook every Tuesday. (0 to 5 years)
