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July 31

Caber Toss Anyone?

The 63rd Glengarry Highland Games happen July 30-31 at the Maxville Fair Grounds. Special guest Sheila Fraser Auditor General/featuring entertainment Fri & Sat by Concert and Tattoo featuring Scocha from Scotland along with the Elgin Strathspey and Reel also from Scotland andthe finest in Glengarry Entertainment. Further information by logging on to www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

Cam & Brandon's Dreamtrip Fundraiser

Cameron & Brandon have a dream to take a “once in a lifetime” trip to Florida this October, to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A fundraiser bbq is being held Saturday, July 31st 2010 (10 am – 2 pm) at StarTek Inc. 1400 Vincent Massey Dr. (In case of rain, this event will be held on Saturday, August 7th same times) Come help make a wish come true.

August 1

Cornwall Mmotor Speedway

Cornwall Motor Speedway Stock Car Racing Every Sunday at 6pm, where Kids 12 years and under are ALWAYS FREE. For more info www.cornwallspeedway.com

How About The Long Weekend at the Playhouse

Upper Canada Playhouse presents “THE LONG WEEKEND” July 8th through to August 1st. “The Long Weekend” is a good old fashioned comedy about love and marriage with a few twists, filled with one-liners and hilarious situations. For show times and dates log on to www.uppercanadaaplayhouse.com

August 2

Celebrate A Big 150th Birthday

The Morrisburg area is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2010. To celebrate, "Old Home Week" is being revived - running Friday July 23 through to Monday August 2. More than 60 events lined up - full details at www.morrisburgohw.ca. Some highlighted events include: Dueling Pianos on the Morrisburg Leigon July 23 at 9pm; Antiquefest at the Morrisburg waterfront July 24th and 25th; the Park Street Market with Famers Market, garden projects, petting zoo and more on July 24; Yuks Yuks Comedy at the OETIO July 24; Tubie Weekend with the parade, dance and races July 31 to August 1; fireworks August 1; and more. You can order tickets for some of the major Old Home Week events online at www.morrisburgohw.ca

August 3

Les Troi B Perform at Lamoureux Park

Arts in the park Summer Concert Series at the Bandshell Lamoureux Park - admission is free. August 3 see Les Trois B at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this family friendly show by the waterfront!

Roll Up A SleeveTo Save A Life

There is a blood donor clininc on TuesdayAugust 3 at the Civic Complex in Cornwall from 12 noon to 3:30pm and 5 - 7:30pm. More information or to book an appointment call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Summertime is a Good Time to Give Blood

There is a blood donor clinic on Tuesday August 3 at the Civic Complex from 12 noon to 3:30pm and 5 - 7:30pm. Sponsored by Teleperformance. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.

August 4

Seaway Winds Perform in Lamoureux Park

Arts in the park Summer Concert Series at the Bandshell Lamoureux Park - admission is free. August 4 see Seaway Winds at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this family friendly show by the waterfront!

August 5

Easy Pickins in Lamoureux Park

Arts in the park Summer Concert Series at the Bandshell Lamoureux Park - admission is free. August 5 see Easy Pickins at 7 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this family friendly show by the waterfront!

There Goes The Bride

"There Goes The Bride" is a laugh-a-minute- comedy presented by the Upper Canada Playhouse from August 5th through to the 29th. It all happens the morning of a wedding when the father of the bride gets conked on the head - and the mayhem that stems from that incident. For show dates and times log onto www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com

August 6

Waterfest Dragon Boat Registration Deadline

Get Set To Get Wet – The 1st Annual Sun Life Cornwall WaterFest happens August 13, 14 and 15th at Lamoureux Park - Round up a team for a dragon boat - only $650 for a team of 21 – register at Seaway Valley Tourism or online at cornwallwaterfest.com – registration deadline is August 6th.

August 7

Annual Fun Fly

Saturday Aug. 7th 9:00 a.m. landing fees are $10.00, free for the general public. At Leger Landing on Cornwall Center Road. See spectacular aerial demonstrations, beautiful model aircrafts. A good time for ALL!

August 8

Garden Party and Charity Auction Will Help Children Locally and Worldwide

The Annual Garden Party and Charity Auction for Rachel’s Kids takes place Sunday August 8th in Dr. Rachel Navaneelan’s garden. This event will raise funds and awareness for children in need locally and globally. For further information and to take a peek at some of the auction items up for bid that day log on www.rachelskids.com.

August 11

Fore the Cornwall Community Hospital

CCH Foundation hosts a golf tournament on Wednesday August 11 at Summerheights Golf Links. $125 registration fee includes cart, lunch and supper. Tickets for supper only $25 person. There is also a country auction and entertainment. Online registration and details at www.cchfoundation.ca or call 613-930-4508.

Support & Share Night

Bereaved Families hosts support and share Wednesday August 11 from 7 - 9pm at 216 Montreal Road. Guest speaker will touch on helpful ways to manage the guilt aspect of grief, followed by small group support.

August 13

Get Set to Get Wet

Get Set To Get Wet – The 1st Annual Sun Life Cornwall WaterFest happens August 13, 14 and 15th at Lamoureux Park - with a 5k water run, tubie races, bathtub derby, muddy tug of war and a dragon egg drop – tickets for the dragon egg drop available at Scotiabank on Brookdale and partial proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Round up a team for a dragon boat - only $650 for a team of 21 – register at Seaway Valley Tourism or online at cornwallwaterfest.com – registration deadline is August 6th.

August 14

Breakfast in Summerstown

Salem United Church in Summerstown has a breakfast on Saturday August 14 from 8 - 11am. $5 person gets you bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, juice, coffee. Frozen pies also available for sale.

Get Set to Get Wet

Get Set To Get Wet – The 1st Annual Sun Life Cornwall WaterFest happens August 13, 14 and 15th at Lamoureux Park - with a 5k water run, tubie races, bathtub derby, muddy tug of war and a dragon egg drop – tickets for the dragon egg drop available at Scotiabank on Brookdale and partial proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Round up a team for a dragon boat - only $650 for a team of 21 – register at Seaway Valley Tourism or online at cornwallwaterfest.com – registration deadline is August 6th.

To Be Or Not To Be - To Be, Of Course, At The St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival

St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival happens July 10 through to August 14. Experience Prescott's unique riverside amphitheatre/premiere outdoor theatre along the Seaway, with lively, exciting, music-filled productions that bring Shakespeare to life. Pack a picnic, join in the 200th birthday celebrations in Prescott and head down to the harbour. For more details on theatre productions visit www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca

August 15

Get Set to Get Wet

Get Set To Get Wet – The 1st Annual Sun Life Cornwall WaterFest happens August 13, 14 and 15th at Lamoureux Park - with a 5k water run, tubie races, bathtub derby, muddy tug of war and a dragon egg drop – tickets for the dragon egg drop available at Scotiabank on Brookdale and partial proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Round up a team for a dragon boat - only $650 for a team of 21 – register at Seaway Valley Tourism or online at cornwallwaterfest.com – registration deadline is August 6th.

August 21

Italian Night

Buon Appetito - Salem United Church in Summerstown hosts Italian Night on Saturday August 21 from 4:30pm until the pot is dry. Spaghetti, rolls, salad, homemade pie and ice cream. Adults $12, kids 6 - 12 $8, kids under 6 free. Silent auction.

The Cornwall Hospital Triathlon

The Cornwall Hospital Triathlon, Duathlon and 5km Run – Presented by Cornwall Mazda takes places Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd . Saturday events include a Duathlon of varying distances for ages 13 & under and a Triathlon of varying distances with a pool swim for ages 7-13. The Sunday events include 5km run, Try-A-Tri, Sprint, Olympic and Sprint Relay Triathlon distances and a Sprint Duathlon. Come on out and cheer on the athletes at Lamoureux Park on Saturday, and at L’Heritage high school and along Montreal Road on Sunday! For more details or volunteer information visit www.cornwalltriathlon.com

August 22

Cornwall Hospital Triathlon

The Cornwall Hospital Triathlon, Duathlon and 5km Run – Presented by Cornwall Mazda takes places Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August 22nd . Saturday events include a Duathlon of varying distances for ages 13 & under and a Triathlon of varying distances with a pool swim for ages 7-13. The Sunday events include 5km run, Try-A-Tri, Sprint, Olympic and Sprint Relay Triathlon distances and a Sprint Duathlon. Come on out and cheer on the athletes at Lamoureux Park on Saturday, and at L’Heritage high school and along Montreal Road on Sunday! For more details or volunteer information visit www.cornwalltriathlon.com

August 28

Meow, Woof, Quack- Duck Race

Sponsor your puppy or kitty duck for the 1st annual duck race for the OSPCA (animal shelter) Sponsor your duck for $5.00 and have a chance to win $500.00. Help the animals at the shelter too. Get your ducks at the shelter and at our booth around town. Duck race will take place at the Rotary Gardens creek- Lamoureux Park. Choose your duck now- tabbies, rotties, spaniels, calicos and more.

August 29

Peanut Polo Cup

The Peanut Polo Cup in aid of recue animals takes place Sunday August 29 at the Augusta Polo Club, doors open at noon - game starts at 1pm. Once a year rescue dogs appear at the polo club to raise funds, educate the public and show the triumphant success of rescue dogs. General admission $10 per car, tickets may be ordered in advance at peanutpolo.com. 100% goes to rescue - meet the dogs and the people who save them.

There Goes The Bride

"There Goes The Bride" is a laugh-a-minute- comedy presented by the Upper Canada Playhouse from August 5th through to the 29th. It all happens the morning of a wedding when the father of the bride gets conked on the head - and the mayhem that stems from that incident. For show dates and times log onto www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com

August 31

Adult Afternoon Support

Bereaved Families hosts adult afternoon support on Tuesday August 31 from 1 - 3pm. Video presentation on "Nothing is Permanent Except Change" - on how change cannot be controlled, but we can control how we accept it. Followed by small group support.

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride by Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride by Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (coasttocoastagainstcancer.org), is a volunteer-based organization that ensures 100% of individual donations raised through their events go directly to the childhood cancer charities they support. Martin Lacelle, a teacher at La Citadelle High School, will join the ride September 9th to 23rd 2010, riding with 42 other cyclists across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax , joined by thousands of local cyclists and families in cities and towns, where community events and local rides will be taking place. Although cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental deaths in children in Canada, childhood cancer is greatly underfunded. 100 % of all donations raised are directed towards childhood cancer programs. You can make an instant and secure online donation by going to martinlacelle.snkcr.com , once there, click on , then and follow the instructions.

September 8

Support & Share

Bereaved Families support and share evening is Wednesday September 8 from 7 - 9pm at 216 Montreal Road. UNder discussion, positive ways to express and release anger. Followed by small group support.

September 26

Cornwall Gift of Life Walk

The Kidney Foundation's Gift of Life Walk will be held September 26 at St. Lawrence College. Registration at 10 a.m., followed by walk at 11 a.m. Visit www.kidney.on.ca/walk or call Greg Smith at 613-330-4250 to volunteer or participate.