Hello ORLÉANS!

Welcome to the 15th edition of Orléans Connect.

As always, welcome new subscribers!

As we approach the end of the school season 🚌, we’re left to wonder.. what’s everyone doing for 🏖️ summer vacation? Drop us a line and let us know… we’d love to discover what our fellow Orléans residents do in the summer.

This week we’ve got a new Food Spot review 🥩 of a well-known Orléans restaurant that’s been around for some time and is often mentioned in places to eat if you’re looking for a fine dining experience. Make sure to check it out. ➡️

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Are you looking for things to do in Orléans? Here’s our roundup of events happening in the next week:

• 🍓 June 20th - 23rd - Strawberry picking season is here, and Proulx Farms kick-off their pick-your-own season starting around June 20th-23rd. Check out their Facebook page for details.

  📍1865 Chemin O’Toole, Cumberland

• 🧡 June 20th - Adaawewigamig Presents the Summer Solstice Indigenous Market on Friday June 20th from 12 PM - 9 PM. Being held at the Byward Market. This event features Indigenous food, 60+ vendors, live entertainment and fashion show.

• 👵 Saturday June 21st - Join MP Marie-France Lalonde and MPP Stephen Blais for the annual Strawberry Social & Bingo! A fun afternoon of sweet treats, great company, and classic bingo. 1 PM - 3 PM.

  📍Collège Catholique Mer Blue, 6401 Renaud Rd.

• 📚Saturday June 21st - Head over to ZunZun Little Free Library to celebrate their 3rd Anniversary! They are hosting an Open Garage Day - explore a variety of free books for all ages! 12 PM - 4 PM.

  📍1895 Markwell Crescent

• 🐶 Sunday June 22nd - June Breeze Market (Dog Friendly) - This amazing outdoor market features over 30 local vendors, free entry, free parking, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect way to spend your day! Don't miss out on the fun! 10 AM - 3 PM.

  📍Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd

• 🍺🐕 Sunday June 22nd - Critter Jungle are hosting the very first Bark n’ Brew event where you can bring your pup along to sample from the dog specific menu while you enjoy a brew yourself. Choose from four pre-made menu items or build your own dog “brew” and paw-coterie board! 2 PM - 6 PM.

  📍Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way, Unit 4.

• 🧘‍♀️ Monday June 23rd - Get ready for some greenhouse Yoga! Jardins Bergeron Gardens are holding their Greenhouse Yoga classes on June 23rd. $25 / class. Send an email to [email protected] to reserve your spot. 6 PM - 7 PM.

  📍2510 White Street

• 🌳 🎵 Wednesday June 25th - The Navan Community Association is holding their Music in the Park series. Refreshments available for purchase. Make sure to bring your lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of the Valley Mountain. Rain or shine. 7 PM.

  📍Navan Fairgrounds. 1279 Colonial Road, Navan.

🧑‍🌾 UPCOMING MARKETS (WEEKLY) 🥬

Market season is in full swing and there are so many wonderful markets in and around Orléans:

• 🫛 Every Thursday - The Orléans Farmers Market is on from 11 AM - 4 PM. Visit the 35+ local vendors in the parking lot of the 📍Ray Friel Community Centre

• 🧑‍🌾 Every Saturday - The Cumberland Farmers Market! This dog-friendly market also has accessible parking and public restrooms on-site for your conveinence. 9 AM - 1 PM📍1115 Dunning Road, Cumberland

•  🥒 Every Saturday - The Metcalfe Farmers’ Market has over 45+ local producers, free coffee and cookies (9 AM - 10 AM - while supplies last!), live music, a petting zoo, pet-friendly vibes, and plenty of free parking!📍2821 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe

• 🌻 The Original Navan Market runs on June 22nd from 9:30 AM to 2 PM with over 100 vendors. The market runs rain or shine so grab your boots and umbrella and support local businesses.

🏘️ GARAGE SALE ROUNDUP 🏘️

The season of community garage sales continues…

• 🛍️ Thursday June 19th (9 AM - 4 PM) Parking Lot Garage Sale All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society. Weather permitting.

  📍Beacon Heights Retirement Residence 2201 Ch. Montreal Rd.

• 👁️ Find more local Garage Sale Listings on the Orléans Garage Sale Listings Facebook Group

🗓️SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️

Some further away dates, but worth getting into your calendar.

• 🍔🍦 The Black Walnut Bakery (which we reviewed here) is hosting the 1st Annual Cumberland Block Party on Sunday June 29th from 11 AM - 3 PM

• 🏌️ 2nd Annual Orléans Brewing Co Charity Golf Tournament - Friday, June 27th - Register your team online here

• 🐴 Queenswood Stabes is hosting an open house Fundraiser where you can visit the barn and meet the horses where all proceeds will go to the Shepherds of Good Hope. Sunday July 6 - 10 AM - 2 PM.

Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!

📰 News you should know about…

💨 Next time you head out to the Cumberland Ontario-Community Association Wilsondale Trails and make it to the bench at Luc’s Loop you’ll notice a recently installed “Windphone”.

🐢 The Friends of Petrie Island are hiring. They’re looking for students finishing Grade 12 to fill their park monitor summer student position. More details here.

Check out this week’s opportunities to get engaged with your local community.

🙋‍♂️ Navan Market Looking for Volunteers 🌽

The Original Navan Market is seeing for more volunteers for the upcoming market on Sunday June 22nd. Email their Volunteer Coordinator, Dominique at [email protected] 

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🔦

This week’s Orléans business spotlight is…. 🥁 …. the PETRIE ISLAND CANOE CLUB - located at 795 Tweddle Rd.

The Petrie Island Canoe Club 🛶 offers a wide range of paddling programs for all ages, levels and abilities. Its mission is to support and promote the development of paddlers who can take pride in both individual and team accomplishments.

But it’s not just for kids, they also offer a variety of paddling options for adults including Dragon Boat teams 🐲.

Their season kicks off on June 23rd and they’ve also got summer camp registrations, though you’ll have to check with them on current availability.

As always, if you do drop by, make sure to tell them that Orléans Connect sent you.