Big Rideau Lake Association

Events 2010

Photo: J. Trant / C. Watters

BRLA Recreation, Youth and Children's programs are centered at Cow Island - a unique space donated to the BRLA years ago, for "the enjoyment" of all.

Join us this year for a full slate of activities designed to keep everyone engaged in the Rideau Lake community.

View our 2010 List of Events »

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH ALL PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER.
Contact the BRLA Recreation Committee Chair.

2010 Calendar - Save these Dates in 2010

Saturday May 15th Thanks to all the volunteers!	BRLA Work Weekend Cow Island 10AM
July/August - TBA	RLEF Wind/Solar Power Demo Day Cow Island
July/August- TBA	RLEF Leaching Day Demo Cow Island
August-TBA	BRLA Members Open House
Thursday July 1st, 2010 dusk ( re-scheduled)	BRLA Cow Island Canada Day Fireworks
Sunday June 27th	Fireworks Clean-Up: Cow Island
Week 1: Monday July 5th - Friday July 9th (SOLD OUT) Week 2: Monday July 12th - Thursday July 16th (SOLD OUT)	Sailing School – Kids and Adults Advance Registration + Fee Required: Sailing Registration Form (PDF) Kids: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Adults: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Wednesday June 30th - Friday August 20th Please Note: the change in the start date Week 1-Hawaiian Week Week 2- Pirate Week Week 3-Ocean Week Week 4- Cowboy Week Week 5- Blast from the Past-60's week Week 6-Olympic Week Week 7- Drama Week Week 8- Adventure week	BRLA Day Camp Starts (Monday - Friday Mornings 9am-12pm in July and August) Registration + Fee Required. Please bring your completed form & payment to camp or drop it in at our office. Camp Registration Form (PDF) Information Sheet available (PDF)
Saturday July 3rd 10:00 am	BRLA Annual General Meeting Portland Town Hall Agenda Pending
Saturday July 3rd 6PM-11PM A great success, fun was had by all! Thanks to Chef Tony & his family as well as the Mike Myers Trio	1st Annual BRLA Dinner Dance BBQ Prime Rib Dinner Portland Community Town Hall- $50/person Tickets available for purchase online or by phone!!
Saturday July 10th 2:00-4:00 pm Beautiful day and a great turnout! Thanks to the Cowan Family for organizing Summersounds and Cliff, Dan and Michelle for the great music.	Summer Sounds BRLA Cow Island Fundraiser Tickets are $15/each or 2 for $25 Children welcome
Saturday's July & August	Sailing Races 1PM - Cow Island (weather permitting) Participant to supply sailboat or catamaran* Please call BRLA office the week prior if interested
July 17th- July 25th	WakeBoard Camp : Contact Sean at sean@lenscove.com for camp details and lesson bookings Children, teens and adults welcome
July 19th- 30th ( 2 week session Mon-Fri) Level 1/2- 1:00-1:30 pm ( 3 spaces left) Level 6/7-1:45-2:30 pm ( 3 spaces left)	Swimming Lessons Portland Community Beach- see times Registration Form To register please mail completed form with payment to BRLA offfice (limited space) Any questions, please call our office 613-272-3629
Saturday July 31st 10:30 am - 1:30 pm with lunch to follow 2:00 - 4:00 pm Thanks to the Evans Family!!	BRLA Annual Family Aquatic Regatta Family Fun for All Ages Swimming & Canoe Races
Saturday August 14th 1:00 pm on Cow Island	Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation (RLEF) Annual General Meeting
Saturday August 14th Time: 2:00-4:00PM Rain or Shine	BRLA Volunteer Appreciation Location: Cow Island
Monday August 16th - Friday August 20th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBERS	Kids EnviroCamp on Cow Island offered in conjunction with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Registration + Fee Required: EnviroCamp Registration Form (PDF) EnviroCamp Background Info (PDF)
Saturday August 28th	Shoreline Planting Seminar Narrow's Locks Time: 10AM-12PM

Watch this space for the dates for Swim Lessons, and for registration forms for all activities.

See a record of our activities: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003