Upcoming Events
July 04, 2009
2009 WI CLASSIC RD. RACE, July 5th
The 29th Annual Wolfe Island Classic 5k -10k Road Race
will be held Sunday, July 5th
beginning at 9:30 a.m.
A Kiddy Run is part of the day
Local Volunteers are always needed to help on that day.
For Infomation call Linda Thomas, Race Director 613 - 385– 1947
All Race Information and Registration form is now available on the WIBTA web site. www.wolfeisland.com
Register on line at the Running Room website www.runningroom.com
July 05, 2009
Wolfe Island Farmers Market
Celebratethe flavours of the season
at the Wolfe Island Farmer’s Market
Sunday July 5, 2009 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm
on the grounds of the Wolfe Island Library
This is your opportunity to purchase local produce,
handcrafted jewellery and much more.
For more information, or if you would like to take part,
please contact Maureen Lollar 613-385-2540
Sponsored By Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association,
In conjunction with the W.I. Classic Road Race
July 20, 2009
Summer Learn to Sail Camp on Wolfe Island.
Five fun-filled days of sailing on Wolfe Island for children ages 8 to 14.
The Ontario Sailing Association’s Boom Mobile Program introduces children ages 8-14 to the sport of sailing and gives them the opportunity to develop their sailing skills. Children are taught the basics of sailing using the Canadian Yachting Association’s White Sail Level 1, 2 and 3 standards.
The Boom Mobile Program will be on Wolfe Island for the week of July 20 to July 24, 2009 from 9am to 4pm each day.
THE PROGRAM IS NOW FULL
July 21, 2009
July 25, 2009
Design of Model Container Home to be displayed July 25th
You are invited to see a design of a (container)” Model Home”
to be displayed at the Stone Heron Gallery
Saturday, July 25th from 10 am throughout the day.
Thomas Mohr and WIslander Judy Greenwood-Speers presented a concept for home construction using shipping containers with the possibility of opening the new business “WI Canadian Cargotecture Solutions” .
Everyone welcome
July 26, 2009
Canadian Organic Growers (COG)TOUR
COG Gerrie Baker’s Organic Greenhouse and the Worm Factory
Sunday, July 26th
Gerrie is a self proclaimed “worms’ rights advocate”, but wants to focus her
energies on education programs for youth regarding earthworms and vermicomposting.
Therefore, this tour has two objectives: 1- to observe the benefits of building soil through structured worm composting and growing organic crops year round in this large, innovative greenhouse; 2- to explore immediate business opportunities being offered by Gerrie. This tour is open to all who want to learn, but those wanting more information about this business opportunity can contact Gerrie Baker (613-273-7595). See www.rayandgerries.com
While this tour is free, advanced registration is required by the Monday July 2oth .
For information and/or registration, please contact Colin Lundy, COG Ottawa
Farmer Outreach Coordinator, at 613-489-2948, 613-513-7651 or colin@cog.ca,or visit www.cog.ca/ottawa.
July 27, 2009
July 28, 2009
July 29, 2009
The Great Floods of 1958
Gone Forever!
The Lost Villages of the River
You Can’t Go Home Anymore!
Jane Craig
President of the Lost Villages Historical Society
will be on Wolfe Island
To describe events during the years 1954 - 1959
When her home town of Moulinette disappeared forever under the
waters of the St. Lawrence River!
Wed. July 29th 7:30 pm
at Wolfe Island United Church Hall
Jane will speak about the destruction and inundation of the former
villages of Mill Roches, Moulinette, Dickenson’s Landing, Wales,
Farron’s Point, Aultsville, Maple Grove, Woodlands and Santa Cruz,
She will also talk about how these villages are remembered today, at the
Museum sight at Ingleside, Ontario.
”The Great Floods of 1958” and the im pact of the St. Lawrence Seway is
a Wolfe Island Historical Society, 2009 Speaker’s Series Event.
Everyone Welcome
July 31, 2009
Wolfe Island's Family Ball Tournament
Annual Family Ball Tournament
The annual Wolfe Island
Family Ball Tournament (now in its 24th year)
will be held the August 2009 long weekend
Volunteers are needed. Also good opportunity for Student Hours
For information call: 613 385-2133
Registration Takes Place Sat. July 11th 10-11 am (Team Registration $150.00)
at the Wolfe Island Town Hall