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

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.

THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY presents Emma Houlahan and Tim Loten, together known as Bin Echo, live and in concert from 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance and 415 at the door. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

EO STARS BARN DANCE – Come Scoot With Us at the EO Stars Barn Dance! Navan Boot Scootin’ Line Dancing is excited to host the U15A and U15BB fundraiser barn dance at the Navan Fairgrounds (Barn 5). More info.

CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 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.

MUSICAL AND FAMILY FUN DAY presented by the Queenswood Heights Community Association in Queenswood Ridge Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free face-painting and a bouncy castle for the kids, a BBQ, a beer garden hosted by the Orléans Brewing Co. and more than 20 local vendors.

 

 

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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