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| Ride for Logan Love for Logan
Sep 4th 2010 - Sep 4th 2010
TO ALL INTERESTED VETERANS / SUPPORTERS/ AND FRIENDS.
The community of CHALK RIVER will be hosting a fund raiser for the SON of a former Petawawa soldier, Dan Marchisella. Dan's 3 year old son Logan has been diagnosed with ALL ACUTE LUKEMIA. Dan, a retired military cook (RCD),& and his wife Misty reside in Chalk River with their two young children.
We would like to extend the opportunity to help out this family with a charity motorcycle ride, followed by a Spaghetti dinner, silent auction,& and Dance hosted by "JACK AND CYNTHIA KARAOKE, & DJ" at the CHALK RIVER LIONS HALL.
The cost for the ride will be $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for the passenger. (Ten Dollars per plate, is covered in this cost).
The Ride:
Registration will open at 10:00 am @ the Chalk River Lions Hall, Engines fired up and wheels turning at 12:00pm.
We will depart Chalk River on Hwy 17, heading towards Petawawa; turn Right onto County Rd 26; turn right onto Hwy 58 towards Round Lake; turn left on Hwy 60/62 toward Eganville; turn left onto Lake Dore Rd; turn left onto Hwy 41 towards Pembroke; turn left onto Hwy 17 heading back to Chalk River.
It is suggested to arrive at the Lions Hall with a FULL tank of fuel.
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| Attractions and Museums| Algonquin Way Cultural Centre |
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|  Who We Are:
Kwey, welcome to a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwŕkanagŕn, is situated on the beautiful shores of the Bonnechere River at the foot of Golden Lake. The word Pikwŕkanagŕn is pronounced ‘Pick-wok-nah-gone’ and means ‘beautiful hilly country covered in evergreens’.
Located off of Highway 60, our community is 1 1/2 hours west of Ottawa and 1 1/2 hours south of Algonquin Park. We are nestled in cottage country in the beautiful Ottawa Valley.
Our Manido Chiman Museum, which we now manage for the Algonquin’s of Pikwŕkanagŕn, tells the history of the Algonquin’s of Pikwŕkanagŕn. We can be found in a log building that overlooks the beautiful waterfront.
We are a part of The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre, or locally known as Omŕmiwinini Pimŕdjwowin (OP), a Non-Profit Corporation and a Registered Charity, established in 2002 through consultation with the First Nation’s membership and agreement with the Council of the Algonquins of Pikwŕkanagŕn, as a way to meet the community’s need for restoring our Cultural Traditions.
Exhibits:
The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre mission is to revitalize, reintegrate, enhance and protect the cultural traditions, customs, practices, heritage, language and arts of the Algonquin Nation. The Manido Chiman Museum collection consists of display feature Algonquin arts, crafts, regalia and military achievements. We are proud to have many birchbark canoes on display, as the Algonquin people are well known for their canoes.
A unique feature of this exhibit is that the historic timeline is based on the teachings of the Seven Fires Prophecy, which takes you from the time of creation to the present. Our self-guided tour is based on these teachings, and is arranged in a circular fashion following the medicine wheel. The OP also holds a strong archaeological relationship and oversees a temporary repository of artifacts produced by our Algonquin ancestors.
Educational Programming:
The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre offers many Algonquin activities. Some of the programs we have offered include medicine wheel teachings, pottery lessons, seven grandfather teachings, dream catcher, birch bark basket making, drum workshop, and language classes. Activities are open to the community, schools and the public.
Our Logo:
Our logo was designed by one of our local artists, Sylvia Tennisco.
She writes that,
“The sun nourishes the earth and all living things, and thus represents revitalization. The Eagle, being a hunter by nature, represents enhancement and sustainability – this strong and powerful being carries itself in a dignified manner, without hesitation or effort, enhancing and sustaining its survival practices, territory, and way of life. The Bear reflects the logo of the Algonquin’s of Pikwŕkanagŕn First Nation, the heart of our Centre. The wigwams represent our community; the open door, our ‘warm welcome’; the deep roots, our potential for the re-growth of our Traditional Ways”.
(Tennisco, 2003)
Gift Shop and Local Artists Gallery:
Our gift shop offers locally made cultural materials like medicine pouches, dream catchers, bear fat soap, music, books and jewelry. We also sell craft supplies such as beading materials, dreamcatcher hoops, sinew and leather. Part of our gift shop is dedicated to the local artwork of the community. Artists will submit their artwork to be shown and sold in our gift shop.
About The Community:
The community of Pikwŕkanagŕn works to develop, implement and manage policies and procedures that assures a sustainable future for their children and their children’s children. As such, management of the museum was transferred to OP in 2007 in order to culturally enrich the community. We provide space for community members to meet and participate in traditional activities such as language classes, talking circles and women’s ceremonies.
Hours of Operation Year Round:
Mondays to Friday - 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission required
| Amenities: | | Admission | Day Trips | | Guided Tours | Credit Cards Accepted | | Interac Accepted | Open All Year | | Gift Shop | Wheelchair Access | | Family Friendly | |
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| Address:
1674 Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan
Golden Lake, Ontario
K0J 1X0
Contact:
Phone: 613.625.1958
Toll Free: 888.625.1963
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| Aqua Rose Gems and Minerals |
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|  Bring the whole family! For a new and exciting experience, come collect your own minerals and gemstones at the Beryl Pit. Registration and nominal fee at Kaufeldt's Store in Quadeville. | Amenities: | | Admission | Open Daily | | Family Friendly | |
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| Address:
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1327 Lower Craigmont Road
Combermere, Ontario
K0J 1L0
Contact:
Phone: 613.756.1361
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| Arnprior and District Museum |
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|  Situated in Thomas Fuller Post Office we have a diverse collection of artifacts and photographs and interactive exhibits pertaining to lumbering, railway, local commerce, sports, Charles Macnamara and Arnprior's early First Nations People.
Open from mid-June to mid-September and by appointment year round Monday to Friday: 12-5pm, Saturday: 12-4pm | Amenities: | | Admission | Gift Shop | | Family Friendly | Open All Year (By Appointment) | |
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| Address:
35 Madawaska Street
Arnprior, Ontario
K7S 1R6
Contact:
Phone: 613.623.4902
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| Bonnechere Caves |
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|  | Amenities: | | Admission | Day Trips | | Guided Tours | Credit Cards Accepted | | Interac Accepted | Open Daily | | Open Seasonally | Gift Shop | | Family Friendly | |
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| Address:
Box 449
1247 Fourth Chute Road
Eganville, Ontario
K0J 1T0
Contact:
Phone: 613.628.2283
Toll Free: 800.469.2283
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| Bonnechere Museum |
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|  | Amenities: | | Family Friendly | French Services Available | | Guided Tours | Open All Year (By Appointment) | | Wheelchair Access | |
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| Address:
85 Bonnechere Street
Eganville, Ontario
K0J 1T0
Contact:
Phone: 613.628.1000
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| Calabogie Motor Sports |
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|  | Amenities: | | Credit Cards Accepted | Interac Accepted | | Open Seasonally | Gift Shop | | Wheelchair Access | Family Friendly | |
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| Address:
462 Wilson Farm Road
Calabogie, Ontario
K0J 1H0
Contact:
Phone: 613.752.1252
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| Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort |
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|  | Amenities: | | Food | Credit Cards Accepted | | Interac Accepted | Gift Shop | | Wheelchair Access | Family Friendly | |
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| Address:
30 Barrett Chute Road
Calabogie, Ontario
K0J 1H0
Contact:
Phone: 613-752-2720
Fax: 613-752-2255
Toll Free: 1-800-669-4861
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