CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with 85 local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION

THE ORIGINAL NAVAN MARKET from 9 am to 2 pm at the Navan Fairgrounds, 1279 Colonial Road in Navan. Over 100 vendors in attendance. For more information facebook.com/OriginalNavanMarket.

TRIVIA NIGHT every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans from 7:30 p.m. Free to play and prize for the winning team! The Royal Oak is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near the corner of Jeanne d'Arc Blvd. For more information visit facebook.com/RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES featuring members of the Opus Academy music school under the Domes on the Navan Fairgrounds presented by the Navan Community Association starting at 7 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Refreshments will be available for purchase..

ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET every Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre on Tenth Line Road. Shop the freshest seasonal produce, meat and dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more while getting to know the folks who grew and made it.

DJ NIGHT at the Orléans Brewing Co., 4380 Innes Rd. (near the McDonalds) from 7-10 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us and our roster of DJs every Thursday, and jumpstart your weekend fun, a day ahead!

 

 

Dr. Jenna talks to several visitors during the grand reopening of the Eye Care For You optomerty clinic on Saturday, April 13. Fred Sherwin/Photo

The Eye Care For You optometry clinic held its grand reopening on Saturday, April 13 and a number of local dignitaries were on hand to join in the celebration including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde who has been a patient at the centre since 2014.

"We started coming here about five years ago and we love it," says Lalonde. "It has a real neighbourhood feel to it and they really look after their clients."

For years the clinic was owned and operated by Dr. Linda Kwasnick, but Dr. Jenna Bender, who used to be a patient herself, took over the operation last year. The grand reopening follows a number of renovations to the office space and Dr. Kwasnick's official retirement last month.

Over 100 people took advantage of the grand reopening to reacquaint themselves with the clinic and check out the renovations while Ottawa artist Mique Michelle painted a mural in the waiting area with the help of her assistant Marcus. A number of people also and take advantage of the grand reopening sale which allowed them to save at least 10 per cent off new eyewear.

"Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and enjoying the sale," said Dr. Bender who was justifiably thrilled with the turnout. "I've met a lot of old clients and we've picked up a few of new clients as well."

The Eye Care For You - Orléans Optometry is located at 7778 Jeanne d'Arc Blvd. just west of Champlain Road. You can visit their website at www.orleansoptometry.com.

Eye Care For You owner and operator Dr. Jenna Bender (second from left) was joined by Innes Ward Coun. Laura Dudas, Orléans MPP Marie-France Lalonde, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Orléans Ward Coun. Matt Luloff during the clinic`s grand reopening on Saturday, April 13. Photo supplied

(This story was made possible thanks to the generous support of our local business partners.)