SAVED BY THE BELL ADULT DANCE PARTY featuring DJ Mace, DJ Kam and DJ Bounce from 8 p.m. - midnight at St. Peter High School, 750 Charlemagne Blvd.. This is a licensed event so adults 19+ only. Tickets $22.63 available through eventbrite.ca by searching “Saved By The Bell”. This is a St. Peter High School Parent Council fundraising event.

THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY presents Paddy Paystub live and in concert as part of their Taproom Concert Series. $10 cover. Show starts at 7 p.m. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way..

54TH ANNUAL MAPLEFEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village, 2552 Old Montreal Rd. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs & baked beans. Tickets available at the door: $12 for adults and $8 for children under 10. CASH ONLY.

54TH ANNUAL MAPLEFEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST hosted by the Cumberland Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Maple Hall in Cumberland Village, 2552 Old Montreal Rd. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs & baked beans. Tickets available at the door: $12 for adults and $8 for children under 10. CASH ONLY.

OYSTER NIGHT at the Orléans Brewing Co., 4380 Innes Rd. from 6 to10 p.m. Indulge in the finest oysters and unwind with a drink in hand. We also offer wine and ciders for the non beer lovers!

THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CAFES) will be holing an eco-event from 10am to 3:30pm at École secondaire Gisèle-Lalonde, 500 Millennium Blvd. near Millennium Park. RSVP to https://bit.ly/3XSOHxl. Admission is $15.

 

 

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

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