ORLÉANS FARMER’S MARKET from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex on Tenth Line Road featuring local food vendors and producers.
OAKTOBERFEST PARTY at the Royal Oak Orléans, 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. from 6-9 p.m. Live traditional music with the Ray Baumgarten Duo! Sample Germany's #1 Oktoberfest bier, Paulaner in a full litre or a half litre stein! Dine on some authentic German fare including homemade schnitzel and bratwurst! Don your liederhosen or dirndl and let's bring a taste of Munich to Orléans!!
CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd. in Cumberland Village. The Cumberland Farmers’ Market features fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, specialty foods, homemade treats and a variety of artisan goods.
PET VALU WALK FOR GUIDE DOGS hosted by the Navan Lions Club to help raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. All proceeds from the walk go to support the seven dog guide programs of Canine Vision, Hearing, Service, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance, Diabetic Alert and Facility Support. Registration starts at 12 noon under the Domes on the Navan Fairgrounds with the walk starting at 1 p.m. Rain or shine.
4TH ORLEANS OCTOBERFEST at the Orléans Brewing Co. 4380 Innes Rd. from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $24.35 and include 1 Oktoberfest beer from OBC and 1 from our guest breweries: Stray Dog Brewing or Broadhead Brewing Companies. 1 bottle of water and live music by The Green Martini Bnd and The Right On Band plus games and prizes. To purchase your ticket visit 4sit.short.gy/SxB12w.
BLACKBURN HAMLET CANCER CHASE fat the Hornet’s Nest, 1660 Bearbrook Rd. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K walk/run begins just after 9 a.m. Bid on some great items in the silent auction, take fun photos at the selfie station, or learn about important cancer research and support services, Visit blackburnhamlet.ca/ cancer-chase for more information and to register/donate online.
JOHN MCALPINE IN CONCERT at 8 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Also test your knowledge of trivia every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FIBRE FLING ART SHOW AND SALE is online again from April 23 to May 8. Visit 
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER hosted by the 1st Cumberland Scouting Group in the Lions Maple Hall 2552 Old Montreal Road in Cumberland Village. Tickets are available at the door (cash or e-transfer): adults $15, seniors $12, youth (4-12) $8. The dinner includes spaghetti with home-made sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert and a drink.
THE ORIGINAL NAVAN MARKET from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Navan Fair Grounds. More than 160 vendors and artisans will be on site along with 10 young entrepreneurs. Event is weather permitting so check their Facebook page at 
ST. HELEN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH ART FAIR from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1234 Prestone Dr. in Queenswood Heights. You can view all of the art work online at 
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