WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

Join us at Chaffey’s Lock for Canada Day celebrations and the annual CALA Duck Race!
Wednesday, July 1, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Chaffey’s Lock
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026

Join us for the CALA Annual General Meeting and Pancake Breakfast. Guest speakers, Dr John Gray and Frank Phelan will discuss water level management and its biological impacts.
Saturday, August 22
Chaffey’s Locks Community Hall, 1661 Chaffeys Lock Rd, Elgin, ON
PAST EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026

Join us for CALA’s annual Meet and Greet!
Reconnect with neighbours and CALA members at this event featuring a presentation and discussion with Shane Peters, Deputy Fire Chief, Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue.
You don’t have to be a member, everyone is welcome to attend. And yes, there will be snacks.
Saturday, May 30, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Morton Community Hall, 13 Judd Street, Lyndhurst, ON
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026

Interested in learning how open data sharing and connecting datasets can provide a more comprehensive understanding of water quality?
Join us for our next Freshwater Stewardship Community webinar.
April 30th at 1pm EST
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026

Join this special session with Protect Opinicon’s attorney, David Donnelly, to discuss the Ontario Land Tribunal’s decision to reject the Skycroft appeal and to answer any questions the community may have about what this means going forward. Mr. Donnelly will also discuss the possible challenges we may face in the future and suggest some strategies to combat them.
April 29, 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026

You’re Invited: A2A’s 25th Anniversary & Annual General Meeting
Come connect with fellow members, celebrate our shared legacy, and help shape the next 25 years of the A2A Collaborative.
Sunday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Elgin Municipal Complex, 49 Main St., Elgin, ON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026

This Earth Day discover practical ways to support nature from your home and beyond.
April 22, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

Join the Pinning Party! Document real, on the ground impacts by adding your comments to ALTO’s interactive map.
April 21, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Elgin Municipal Complex, 49 Main St., Elgin, ON
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026

The Coalition For Better Rail will present a realistic alternative to ALTO’s high-speed rail proposal and outline a path forward.
April 19, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tamworth Legion, 714 Addington St., Tamworth, ON