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Feb 7-Join Wayne at the Elgin Bowl-a-thon for Easter Seals Kids then at to the Royal Canadian Air Force Association annual Chili Cook-off and Super Bowl Party and John at the Smiths Falls Legion's Super Bowl party.

    COMMUNITY EVENTS

Help for Haiti: There are many ways you can help. Rogers and Fido customers can send the text message “HELP” to shortcode 1291 from your personal mobile device to donate $5. Here's a list of non-governmental organizations that are accepting donations: The Red Cross 1-800-418-1111 www.redcross.ca Doctors Without Borders 1-800-982-7903 www.msf.ca GlobalMedic www.globalmedic.ca The Humanitarian Coalition (Care, Oxfam, Save The Children) 1-800-464-9154 www.humanitariancoalition.ca World Vision 1-800-268-5528 www.worldvision.ca The Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 Text "Haiti $5 donation" to 45678 www.salvationarmy.ca or drop off donations at your local Salvation Army Church or Thrift Shop.

Til March-Anyone looking for a warm, safe, free and fun way to be active in the New Year will want to "Get W.I.T.H. It."  (Walking In The Halls) is a free, walking initiative held at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute in Smiths Falls every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. and in Brockville at Thousands Islands Secondary School, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm -8pm until mid-March. There is no need to register just bring their walking shoes, a water bottle and a snack, and just drop in and try it. For more information contact Serreh Koeslag at 613-283-1952 ext. 136

TFN-The Breast Dress Project will see gently used wedding dresses sold to new brides with proceeds going to breast cancer research. If you are interested in donating your wedding dress to this cause, contact at jamie@groovylinen.com or Stacey@marrymeproductions.ca. For additional information, visit www.thebreastdressproject.com

TFN-The Elgin Street Public school community is coming together to help support a family at the school who lost everything in the Saturday, January 23rd Mann Street fire. To make a donation to "The Neverson Family Fire Relief” trust fund, head to any TD branch throughout the City of Ottawa and ask to have your contribution deposited to Branch 3292 Account 6301466. For more information about the fund, please contact Ken Lawrence at 613-715-2337 or ken_lawrence@canada.com

TFN-The Perth Chapter of Green Drinks meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Crown and Thistle pub in Perth at 5:30 pm. Green Drinks is an international organization that gives like-minded environmentalists a chance to share ideas, network and have fun.

Feb 10-Registration for Smiths Falls Minor Football 10am -1pm & Wednesday Feb. 10th 6pm -9pm a SFDCI. 4 Divisions:Tyke Grades 3-4, Mosquito Grades 5-6 ,Pee Wee Grades 7-8 ,Bantam Grades 9-10, Cost $200 for Tyke and Mosquito ,$225 for Pee Wee & Bantam. Equipment provided by the league for more information contact Rich Fowlie 613-284-4153

Feb 7-Valley Fishing Boat Show at the Beckwith Recreational Complex. Get info at www.valleysportsmanshow.com/VFBS

Feb 7-Join Curtis Brown, Leeds and South Grenville Easter Seals Ambassador, and friends for a fun-filled bowling event in support of local kids living with physical disabilities! The 5thAnnual Elgin Bowl-a-thon for Easter Seals Kids will be held at the Elgin Bowling Lanes, in Elgin. The scheduled times are Saturday from 7pm-9pm and Sunday from 1pm-3pm and 3pm- 5pm. The cost to participate is $30/person or $150/team of 5 players and pledge fundraising is encouraged. Proceeds from the event will send kids with physical disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Merrywood.To register and receive a pledge sheet please contact Nancy Mustard @ 613-359-5374 or Elgin Bowling Lanes @613-359-6464.

Feb 7-Super Bowl 44 Party at Legion Branch 95 in Smiths Falls starts at 3pm. Card games, party favours and watch the game on a big scene TV. Tickets $10/person call 613-283-3292.

Feb 7-Royal Canadian Air Force Association annual Chili Cook-off and Super Bowl Party at 5pm. All welcome. Free admission. Details call Ron at 613-283-7162

Feb 7-Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids hosted by the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub. Registration and Breakfast at 8am at Kemptville Legion. Snowmobile powered Sleigh Rides at Riverside Park. Should the trials be to icy to use there will be a car rally starting at 10am from the Legion that should last about 3 hours. Euchre, live entertainment, dinner and auction following at Kemptville Legion following ride. Tickets $15 in advance. Call 258-3648 or 258-3947

Feb 7-14-Smiths Falls & District Knitting & Crochet Club is having a sale downstairs at Spotlight on The Rideau, located in the Chambers St. Plaza Sun. Feb. 7 between 12pm  and 4pm, Feb. 8 to 13  from 10am to 4pm, Feb. 14 from 12 to 4pm, Proceeds donated to local charities. Also box for local food bank. Everyone welcome.

Feb 8-Open Meeting for Local Farmers with Local Buyers 7-9pm at the Heritage Academy 207 Bayswater Ave, Ottawa. Local meat and produce farmers meeting with local food retailers, daycare chefs and restaurants/caterers to share ideas and express each others' needs to facilitate greater sales and distribution of local organic food. To learn more, visit www.cog.ca/ottawa or contact Colin Lundy, Canadian Organic Grower's Farmer Outreach Coordinator, at colin@cog.ca or 613-493-0020

Feb 10-Registration for Smiths Falls Minor Football 6pm -9pm a SFDCI. 4 Divisions:Tyke Grades 3-4, Mosquito Grades 5-6 ,Pee Wee Grades 7-8 ,Bantam Grades 9-10, Cost $200 for Tyke and Mosquito ,$225 for Pee Wee & Bantam. Equipment provided by the league for more information contact Rich Fowlie 613-284-4153

Feb 11-Fundraiser for the Canadian Olympic Athletes 6pm at Zellers Family Restaurant. Full meal, including dessert & beverage, 3 meals to choose from. Entertainment provided by - SFDCI Improv Group. Prizes to be won. Cost: $20/person. Contact Zellers Family Restaurant 613-283-5551 ext. 288 for more details.

Feb 12-Heritage House Museum: 10:30am-4:30pm Treasures from the Attic Exhibit: old photos, vintage clothing. Prints from the Past; Frances Jones Collection; Smiths Falls native Frances Jones was a printmaker and painter from the 1930's to 1970's. Call 283-8560 for more info.

Feb 12-Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer event from 7pm to 9pm at the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Facial make-up, touch-up and photo with $5 donation to Canadian Cancer Society.

Feb 12–Smiths Falls & District Youth Club Valentine's Dance from 7pm - 10 pm; $2 ages 12-18. Canteen available or send your sweetie a 'candy-gram'.

Feb 12-Olympic Night at Smiths Falls Curling/Squash Club: "Free" curling and squash for novice to experienced - mini-lessons and games "Hot Shot" competition for adventuresome. Watch Olympic Kick-Off at 6:30pm. Call 283-4700

Feb 12-Smiths falls Carnival Bingo sponsored by the Rotary Club; at OYB Hall, Victoria Street.

Feb 12-13-Stars in the Park. At Centennial Park Smiths Falls from 6 pm - 1aam. Smiths Falls Amateur Astronomy Group invites the public to glimpse the planets & stars, if weather co-operates hopefully will see Orion nebula, mars, Pleiades cluster, Andromeda galaxy maybe even Saturn ! contact David O'Hare: oharedavidj@gmail.com or http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sf_astronomy

Feb 12-14-The 2010 Smiths Falls Winter events include: TGIF: at the legion on Friday February 12th, call 283-2690 for details. Saturday February 13th: - Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Legion .Chili Cook-Off and Afternoon Jam Session call 283-3182 x 169) for details. Sunday February 14th: - Annual Trivia Challenge sponsored by Friends of the Library at the Legion to enter a team call 283-2911.  Family Day has a variety of activities all day info call 283-1490.More info about the Smiths Falls Winter Carnival contact the Community Services Office at the Town Hall at 283-4124 x 122 or e-mail: mloughren@smithsfalls.ca

Feb 12-14-Registration is now open for the 2010 "Great Canadian" Beaver Cup Pond Hockey 4 on 4 Festival at Winterlude in Ottawa on the World Famous Rideau Canal. February 12-14. A cool prize for the Craziest Dressed Hockey Team. Details www.beavercup.ca

Feb 13-Lions Pancake Breakfast: Royal Canadian Legion sponsored by the Lions Club 8am - Tickets at the door.

Feb 13-Craft/Bake Sale 11am-3pm; Recreation Centre by Smiths Falls Town Hall. $5/table all vendors welcome. To register e-mail: katem.55@hotmail.com or call Recreation Office at 283-4124x122

Feb 13-TinCan Curling: 11am, on ice at Kinsmen Park next door to Town Hall (weather permitting). Bring your team of 4 and a broom. Call 283-4124x122 to register.

Feb 13-Smiths Falls Carnival Skating: Youth Arena: 2:30 pm - Free for everyone.

Feb 13-Great Chili Cook Off at Smiths Falls. Call to enter 283-3182. Show up at Noon downstairs at the legion - Judging, Sampling and fun for the whole family! Jam Session: 2-5pm downstairs at the legion following the Chili Cook Off.

Feb 13-Seniors Computer Workshop 2-4 p.m. Westport Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Concession Street. Beginner topics on document files, e-mail, pictures and the internet. Rev. Benoit Cousineau, instructor. To reserve a seat, contact Barbara McBride 613-273-6405

Feb 13-Valentine's Supper at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Smiths Falls Chicken dinner at 5:30pm.Tickets call 613-283-2318

Feb 13-St. John Catholic High School’s annual Cuernavaca exposure trip is holding a Valentine Gala Dance at Farrell Hall in Perth. The evening will include a sumptuous dinner, dance and a silent auction. Tickets for the Valentine Gala are $30/person and can be purchase by contacting 613-284-2449

Feb. 13–Carleton Place Legion, Branch 192 at 177 George Street monthly Saturday breakfast, 8am-11am. A $6/person Call 613-257-1727 for details.

Feb 13-The Zion-Memorial United Church "February Feast" featuring BBQ'd pork tenderloin, rice, vegetables, salads and delicious deserts at the church hall, 37 Franklin Street in Carleton Place. Advanced tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Remembrance Gift Shop and the church office. Tickets at the door are $14, students 8 to 16 are $9 and children under 8 eat free.

Feb 14-The 13th Annual Friends of the Library Trivia Challenge at the Smiths Falls Legion. Starts at 1:30pm sharp, Cost $125/Team of ten. Sign up at the Library or call 613-2832911 or 613-283-2706

Feb 14-Carleton Place Legion, Branch 192 at 177 George Street  hosts a Valentine's Day Dinner. Chicken parmigiana - chocolate fondue. $15/ advanced tickets only. Doors open at 5pm - dinner at 6pm.

Feb 14-Valentine's Dance at 8pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Music by Freddie Vett and the Flames. Tickets $30/person.

Feb 14-Smiths Falls Carnival Family Fun. "Free" Afternoon: activities throughout town for Broomball; Skating; call Betty Laronde 283-1490. Spaghetti Supper at Legion: 5:30 pm sponsored by the Service Clubs. Carnival Skating: Community Centre; 11:30 - 12:30 pm, Free.

Feb 14-12th Annual North Grenville Community Sweetheart Brunch at the North Grenville Municipal Centre - 285 County Road 44, Kemptville.Brunch served continuously from 8am to 1pm. There will be local entertainment and cash draws. Tickets $10 adults, $ 5 children 6-11 years. Free for children under 5 years old.

Feb 14-Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville presents Welsh singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph at 8pm. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door, family rate (2 adults, 2 children) $35 in advance. Tickets available at Mirick's Landing Country Store or tickets@merrickvilleanglicans.org. Info at www.merrickvilleanglicans.org/mj/

Feb 14 - 12th Annual North Grenville Community Sweetheart Brunch, Sunday February 14, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre - 285 County Road 44, Kemptville.Brunch served continuously from 8am to 1pm. There will be local entertainment and cash draws. Tickets $10 adults, $ 5 children 6-11 years. Free for children under 5 years old.

Feb 16-The Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Churches of Lombardy 10th Annual Tri-Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. 4pm to 7pm at the Lombardy Agricultural Hall .Free Will Offering with proceeds to the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank. Entertainment by The Rideau Mellowdears and Pianist and recording artist Robert Scott. Info call 613-283-1328 or 613-283-5727

Feb 16-St. John's Anglican Church, Smiths Falls Annual Pancake Supper at Parish Hall, 2 George Street from 5pm to 7pm. Adults and children all you can eat pancakes sausages and real maple syrup for $5/person. Info call 613-283-1261

Feb 19–Blues On The Rideau at The Cove in Westport one show only featuring Jerome Godboo Band. Tickets $55 includes full course buffet dinner and a fabulous show. Donation to charity Rideau Waterway Land Trust and Friends of Foley Mountain included. Advance reservations required. Call (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN.

Feb 19-20-The 37th Annual Munster Winter Carnival Winter Olympic Edition. Opening Ceremonies at Munster Community Centre on Dogwood at 7pm Friday Feb 19th. Free Hot Chocolate, Bon fire, open skate, 8th annual chili cook-off. Saturday Feb 20th events: 8am to 10am Pancake Breakfast at Munster United Church ,10am to 12pm  Kids Zone at Munster Elementary School - Ray's Reptiles, Face Painting, Fish Pond and other activities for kids of all ages. Noon - Parade - starts from Munster Elementary School. 1pm till 3:30pm Rink games at the park 3pm till 4pm Winter Golf. Evening Entertainment at Danby's Bar and Grill. Winter Carnival Ribbon sold at all venues for $2 will give you access to all events. More information on www.mcaonline.ca or look with Munster community association on facebook.

Feb 20-The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation 2nd Snowmobile Poker Run. Registration is $20/person plus $30 in pledges and provides participant with the route, poker hand, a chance to win $1000, door prizes and dinner at The Orange Lodge at the conclusion of the ride. Additional details including the registration/pledge forms and rules at http://www.carletonplacehospital.ca/hospital_events.aro

Feb 19-20-Munster Winter Carnival. The event starts at 7pm Friday and ends 4pm on Saturday. Events include the 8th annual chili cookoff, Snowmobile Midnight run, Saturday morning Pancake Breakfast, Kids Zone with surprise for the kids, Annual Parade and much more. visit www.munsteronline.ca for updates.

Feb 20-An Evening of Dancing and Fun with The Doherty Brothers Band a fundraiser for Trinity's Restoration Fund. A refreshing mix of 50's, 60's, 70's, blues, country-rock and folk favourites 8pm - 11:30pm, at the Smiths Falls Legion, $15.Tickets available at the door, Gemmells Flowers or Trinity's Church Office.

Feb 20-21-Third Annual Rideau Lakes Cup Dog Sled Races in Newboro. Participants race a distance of 25 miles each day and hundreds of spectators turn out to experience the winter fun and excitement. Following the main event, watch skijoring races (two dogs pulling a racer on cross-country skis) and on Sunday afternoon, a kid and mutt competition. Info visit www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/dogsledraces or contact Brian Patterson at 613-272-3059, e-mail Lori.Patterson@live.ca

Feb. 26-The Carleton Place Jr. "A" Canadians will be hosting 'Hospital Night' during its home game against the Nepean Raiders. A portion of the ticket sales from the game will be donated to The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation and if the game is a sell-out, the team will match the funds raised. Information at: http://www.cpcanadians.com/ or contact the Foundation Office.

Feb 27-Ballygiblin’s Restaurant and Pub will host the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Party at the Carleton Place Canoe Club for The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation. The event will include a 3 course sit down meal and will feature a special the players of Carleton Place Jr. A Canadians as the servers for the meal. Music performed by Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo. Tickets are $40 and available at Ballygiblin’s Restaurant and Pub and the CPDMH Foundation Office.

Feb 27-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County's 29th Annual Bowl for Kids event in Smiths Falls, Perth and Carleton Place. Call and register a team today 613-283-0570 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca

Feb 27-A Night of Rock and Roll at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion at 8pm presented by the Canal Railway and Chocolate Festival, features the Doherty Brothers Band and Elvis Impersonator Kirk Francois, each ticket has a chance to win a framed autographed of the Legendary Jordanaires with Elvis from the “How Great Thou Art” session May 29th 1966. Silent auction table, great folks, great music and great fun, tickets are $10 per person available at Dawn’s Closet for information call 613-284-2664 or 613-454-5243 email dawnscloset@hotmail.com

Feb 27-Art of Being Green Geothermal Workshop featuring tours of three local residences that have been recently retrofitted with geothermal applications at 9a.m. and will finish at about 2:30 p.m. and includes the morning coffee and refreshments as well as lunch. Cost for the whole workshop day is just $40/person.Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Judy Fisk at 613-278-0816 or jefi@sympatico.ca.  Details are also posted on our website at www.artofbeinggreen.ca

Mar 6-St. Ann's Annual Spaghetti-Fest and Silent Auction at the Merrickville Community Centre 5 to 8pm. Adults $12, children 5-12 years $5. Tickets and info call 613-269-4220(9am-noon) 613-269-4987

Apr 14-The Get Active Community Fitness Challenge for the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation at the Heritage Community Fitness Centre. Registration forms and details at: http://www.carletonplacehospital.ca/hospital_events.aro

Apr 20-Once again, Fulton’s  is teaming partner with the Mississippi Mills Fire Department Station 1 & 2 and the Almonte & Pakenham District Civitan Clubs to raise money for a local family in need from 10am to 2pm at Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush. There will be Lots to do for the whole family, including entertainment by clowns, horsedrawn rides and face painting for the kids. All proceeds from the face painting booth and aerial ladder will be donated to the fundraiser. Climb the aerial ladder ($10 per person), try on the firemen’s gear and explore the equipment and trucks.

Apr 24-The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Festival of the Maples. Walk the streets of Perth, check out live entertainment ,the street vendors, maple syrup producers, a children play area, emergency unit demonstrations, a petting zoo, and much, much more to help you celebrate the arrival of Spring!

May 1-The Perth Civitan Club and ecoPerth are once again offering tree seedlings for sale this coming spring. The seedlings are bare root, and range in size 1 to 2 feet. The cost (including taxes) is $2.25/tree or $20/bundle of ten of a single species. Pick up is the morning of Saturday May 1st at the Perth Civitan Hall on Hwy. 43. To place your order call 613-267-0325 or send an e-mail to info@ecoperth.on.ca

May 11-The Perth Civitan presents a Beatles Tribute Concert Live at the Perth Collegiate Auditorium at 8pm. To purchase tickets please call 1-877-609-5439.  For any other questions related to any events or hall rentals call the Perth Civitan Club at 613-267-2181

May 21-22-Taking part in the Rideau District High School 50th reunion this May 21 and 22 just became a lot easier. Former staff and students wishing to be a part of the milestone celebration can now purchase tickets with the click of a button through the reunion’s website www.rideaureunion2010.com. Alumni are invited to relive the past and celebrate a school which continues to be the pulse of the Rideau Lakes community.

May 21-24-A High school homecoming is planned as part of Cochrane's Centennial celebrations. It will be held on May 21st until May 24th, 2010 and involving all High Schools past and present. Details call 705-272-4164 Fax 705-272-2866 or cochrane_homecoming2010@hotmail.com

Till June 12 - Tickets on sale now for the Pike Falls Classic 17th Annual Motorcycle Event & Raffle June 11 to 13, 2010. Raffle tickets $20 each .1st Prize 2010 Harley-Davidson Heritage Soft Tail, 2nd Prize: $10,000 Cash. 3rd Prize: $1,000 Gift Certificate, Courtesy of Harley-Davidson of Ottawa. Early Bird Prizes $2000 Cash to be drawn Dec. 24, 2009 at 1 pm in Zellers, Smiths Falls(Tickets purchased by Dec. 23, 2009) $2000 Cash to be drawn April 11, 2010 at 3pm at the Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show, Carp, (Tickets purchased by April 9, 2010). Draw at 8:30 pm, June 12, 2010 at The Lanark Trap Club. Proceeds To Lanark County Camp Fund. Details at http://www.pikefalls.ca/draw2010.html

TFN-Carleton Place Toastmasters, a non-profit organization where people improve their speaking and leadership skills, and have fun in the process, gets together every Thursday at 7:30pm at Riverview Seniors Residence, 204 Lake Ave W in Carleton Place. Google "Toastmasters", then "Find a Club" to find details of the Carleton Place Toastmasters Club.

TFN-REAL collects used cell phones through Phone Back Canada. Phones collected may be repaired and reused, or the 30-50% that are not usable and taken apart and their parts recycled. And REAL receives $1.00 for every phone it turns in. Drop your phone in the green collection box located near the customer entrance of the REAL Deal during store hours. More information about REAL www.REALaction.ca

TFN-The Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet club holds its weekly meetings at the Seniors Activity Building every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. Knitting for charity. Everyone welcome.

TFN-ASK, the Active Seniors Koalition (which welcomes all adults, not just seniors), has some great programs this year: Line Dancing class in Ferguson's Falls Hall every Tuesday from 11am till noon, along with classes at the Middleville Hall every Thursday, also 11am till 12.The cost for Line Dancing is $5 /class .Shuffleboard at Watson's Corners Hall, every Thursday from 11am until 3pm.There’s a brown bag lunch most weeks with a potluck lunch on the last Thursday of every month. Shuffleboard costs $3/person. For more information, call Linda Russell, 613-259-5447 or info@crr-net.com

TFN-ASK, the Active Seniors Koalition (which welcomes all adults, not just seniors), has some great programs this year including:Wii Bowling at MERA every Friday, 10am until 12  and at Ferguson's Falls on the third Monday of each month, 11am till 2pm. Cost is $3. An indoor walking program, called "Get W.I.T.H. It!”  to Maple Grove Public School every Monday and Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The kick-off date for Lanark’s Get W.I.T.H. It! is Monday October 19th. It’s free. For more information, call Linda Russell, 613-259-5447 or info@crr-net.com

TFN-Members Only Free Computer lessons at The Montague and District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Hall, 658 Rosedale Road S. Call Norma at 613-284-2731

TFN-Every Wednesday the Smiths Falls Lions Club will serve a Community Lunch from 11:30am till 1:30pm at the Smiths Falls Lions Den, 19 Abbott Street, South. Donation welcome but not necessary. Info 283-1490

TFN-REAL Deal Store, 85 William Street West, Smiths Falls opposite the Railway Museum. Has table of free items is available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, weather and space permitting. More info at info@realaction.ca or www.REALaction.ca

TFN-Women of Sobriety (WFS) is a self-help Program for women with problems of addiction. Weekly meetings are held on Sunday evenings from 7pm to 8:15pm at 1390 Prince of Wales., 4th floor, room 406. Parking is free. Anyone interested in obtaining further information may call Anne at 613-220-3588 or email w.f.s.in.Ottawa@gmail.com

TFN-Alzheimer Society of Lees-Grenville Support Group Meetings take place: in Brockville on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1st Presbyterian Church, from 1-3pm. and in the evening every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm...In Prescott on the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. Paul's United Church 1:30pm to 3:30pm...Portland on 3rd Friday of each month at Country Roads Community Health Centre from 2pm to 4pm...Gananoque 1st Friday of each month at Grace United Church...Early Stage Support Group in Kemptville 4th Thursday of each month at Bayford Manor from 11am till noon(registration needed call 1-866-576-8556)...Brockville Early Stage Support Group every Wednesday 1-2pm1st Presbyterian Church to register call 613-345-7392  toll free 1-866-576-8556

TFN-Donate your unwanted vehicle to the Kidney Car program. You get a free tow and a minimum $125 tax receipt. Funds raised help kidney patients and their families in your community. Call the Kidney Car hotline at 1-800-724-9953

TFN-The R.E.W.A.R.D.S Foundation is a Canadian charity that wants to give children the best start in life, by keeping them in school and smoke-free. By sponsoring a child you can make a difference in their life. Motivate a child to graduate smoke-free. For more info visit the REWARDS Foundation at www.my5k.ca

TFN-Heavenly Angels cheerleading in Perth looking for new members. All surrounding areas are welcome. If interested or need more info please contact the coach of the Heavenly Angels at 278-1119

TFN-The Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is looking for volunteers. If you think would be interested in volunteering some of your time and energy please contact: George Ward at (613) 283-5696, sfrmchin@superaje.com or www.sfrmeo.ca

TFN-Lanark County Fire Department wants your old vehicles. Donate your old vehicle for them to use in as a practice vehicle for the Jaws of Life Rescue technics.They'll pick you vehicle up and take it away for free. For more info call Carleton Automotive.com or call 613-253-0569

TFN-The Alzheimer's Society of Lanark County needs volunteers to take part in the "Day Away" program. 264-0307

TFN-Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County looking for volunteers to help in operation of Jewels Thrift Store in Smiths Falls. 613-283-9723

TFN-Smiths Falls Horticultural Society Membership fees for the Smiths Falls Horticultural Society for the year are $10 and include entry to all meetings, a yearbook and monthly newsletters. Meetings have interesting and informative speakers or hands on activities, as well as flower shows, photo contests and sale of seeds, magazines and other garden related materials. Contact 283-9861 or 283-9451 for details.

Carleton Ford joined Wayne Cavanaugh in Jack's Studios to explain a unique program they are running in YOUR community. See the video below.