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TFN-The Carleton Place and District Youth Centre are gearing up to start fundraising for its first annual Skateboard-a-thon, Skate of Mind, which will take place on Saturday, March 27. Teams of 5 youth will be skateboarding inside the youth centre for 12 hours in a relay-style format to help raise funding to support programming at the centre. Youth will be canvassing the area for donations over the next six weeks. To help identify them, each member will be wearing a badge issued by the Youth Centre with their name, a number and contact info.

TFN - People First of Lanark County held a huge fund-Raising Event last June and plans to host the event again this year in Carleton Place on Saturday August 21. People First needs sponsors for the live Entertainment portion. If you can help out contact: Kory Earle President of People First of Lanark County, 15 Bates Dr. Carleton Place, Office # (613) 257-7730 or E-mail: koryearle@hotmail.com.

TFN-YAK Youth Centre is looking for formal wear items for an event to be held in April. The donated items will be distributed to local youth, so they have the chance to attend graduation ceremonies and formal dances in style! Our wish list includes: Dresses, Suits, Shoes and other accessories. For more information, or to make a donation please contact Sara Hammel at 613-264-8381 or at yakyouthcentre@gmail.com

Mar 11- Beckwith Heritage Committee Heritage Speaker Series present author Terry Curries on Thurs. March 11, 7pm. at the Brunton Community Hall, Black's Corners (Hwy. 15 & 9th Line). The Ottawa Valley’s Great Fire of 1870 has been a puzzle to historians for decades; the extent and duration of the catastrophe were unclear. Historian Terry Currie has produced a sharp new perspective on the Great Fire. Light Refreshments - Seating is Limited.

Mar 12-Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East TGIF. Dinner from 6-7pm. Roast Beef Dinner and Dance $12. Music by Sue Munro.

Mar 13-Lyle Dillabough and the Ottawa Valley Review will perform a "Classic Country Show" at the Carleton Heritage Inn in Carleton Place at 8pm. Partial proceeds from the event will be donated to the Lanark County Food Bank. Admission is $10 at the door.

Mar 13–Carleton Place Legion, Branch 192 at 177 George Street hosts our monthly Saturday breakfast. A $6 donation per person is appreciated. A great way to start the weekend. Call 613-257-1727 for details.

Mar 14-Slow Food Lanark County presents "Meat Matters" a culinary adventure in learning how to successfully cook the various cuts in a freezer order of locally-raised meat .4 pm: presentation ,6 pm: potluck supper – please bring a locally-sourced supper dish to share, and cutlery and dishes for yourself. Coffee and tea provided Maberly Hall 172 Maberly-Elphin Road, just off Highway 7 members $3, non-members $5 .Contact: 613.256.2933 or 613.268.2881

Mar 14-Turkey & Ham from pm to 7pm. at Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me Not Club, 658 Rosedale Road South. Take-out available. 613-283-6965 or 613-283-8482.

Mar 14 – St. Patrick’s Day Roast beef Supper from 4:30pm to 6;30pm at Farrell Hall, Gore Street east, Perth . Adults $10. Children $4. Sponsored by St. John’s C.W.L. of Perth.

Mar 15 to 19 -A wide variety of programs and workshops for children during March Break at heritage house Museum in Smiths Falls. Pre-registration required,$10/child. Phone 613-283-8560.

Mar 17- St. Patrick's Day at Perth Legion Wed. March 17 at 2pm. Music by Ed Ashton,Harry Adrain,Terry Kitmer and Brad Scott. Ladies Auxillary serving Irish Stwe for $5. 

Mar 17-A “Good Old Fashioned St. Paddy's Day House Party" at the Greely Legion at 8021 Mitch Owens Road, just east of Bank Street! Lots of music from 2pm until closing with step-dancers, tap dancer, Celtic Fiddler, Maritime Accordionist/vocalist, Irish Stew and Councilor Doug Thompson with his “40 Shades of Green” wig! Admission: “Free will offering”.

Mar 17-Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St., St. Patrick's Day with the Valley Rovers. Doors open at 4pm. Entertainment start at 5pm. $5 cover charge. Brian's famous Irish stew will be available - $5.

Mar 19-Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East TGIF. Dinner from 6-7pm. Pork Chop Dinner and Dance $12. Music by WRD.

Mar 19/20 -Death Of a Doornail Mystery Dinner Theatre presented by the Mississippi Mudds at the Heritage Inn Carleton Place. Tickets $45 call 613 257 2525 www.mississippimudds.ca

Mar 20 - A Beach Party in Spencerville featuring music by Ambush, Saturday, March 20th, in the Drummond Arena. Advance tickets at $15 each are available until March 17th at Joe Computer & Home Hardware in Spencerville, Lane's Smoke Shop in Prescott, Rick’s Gas Bar in South Mountain and Sherry's in Heckston, Or call Dorothy at 613-925-4385.Tickets at the door $20.This is a fundraiser for the 155th Spencerville Fair taking place from September 9th to 12th, 2010.

Mar 20 - Welcome to Spring Roast Beef Supper at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Smiths Falls. Sat. march 20 at 5:30. Info 613-283-2318. 

Mar 20-Ye Olde Kemptvillian Medieval Festival from 10am to 4pm at the Kemptville Campus AM Barr Arena.Children and Students $10, Adults $15, Family $40, Children under 4 are free. There will be jousters, archers, sword fighters, vendors, and activities. Photographer will be on site to take pictures with knights and horses.

Mar 21 - Watsons Corners Community Hall 'Harriett Cook Memorial ' Pancake Brunch on Sun. march 21 from 9am to 1pm. Adults $8, children 7 to 12 years $6. Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, Beans and Beverage. Paul’s Maple Syrup. Proceeds to Smiths Falls Dialysis Unit

Mar 21-Local storyteller Mary Cook will speak at "An Afternoon with Mary Cook" from 2-4 p.m. at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Proceeds from ticket sales to the event will go to support the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor.

Mar 21-“Country Jamboree” the 3rd, Sunday of each month, from 2pm until 7pm with four Country Bands plus individual entertainers. Dance and hot supper cost of $12. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road just East of Bank Street.

Mar 21 -Smiths Falls Knights of Columbus "Pancakes,Sausage and Baked Beans Breakfast" from 9am to 1pm upstairs at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 18 William Street West in Smiths Falls. Cost is $6 for adults and kids under 7 years old free when with an adult.

Mar 21-Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95 "Main Street Jamboree" from 1pm to 6:30pm. Dinner at 5pm. Cost $12 adults, children 12 and under 6 years, $6 includes dinner and entertainment. Entertainers no charge, spouses $6.

Mar 23-Get FIT, Go Green and Make Money, learn more about new initiatives that allow homeowners and businesses to make money by producing electricity from their own rooftops and properties. ecoPerth Is MicroFIT for you? It's a brief overview of microFIT for small-scale photovoltaic systems, Basic technical and pricing information from Canadian Solar Inc.  7 p.m. at Rideau Canal Museum, 12 Beckwith St. N, Smiths Falls. http://www.rideau-info.com/museum/ Admission Free, Donations Welcome. Preregistration appreciated. Reply to info@REALaction.ca or contact Barb at (613) 283-9966. Hosted by the Rideau Environmental Action League, www.REALaction.ca 

Mar 23 -Redeemer Christian High School,2 Colonnade Road North, Nepean, is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 23, 7 pm. Come on out and meet staff, some students and parents, and have all your questions answered. Redeemer is a grade 9-12 Christian school. For more information, www.rchs.on.ca. or phone: (613) 723-9262, by email at: info@rchs.on.ca

Mar 23- Athens Garden Club meet will meet this month on Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Athens District High School, 21 Church Street Athens. Please note change of date. Guest speaker will be Laurie Bachard, with an illustrated presentation entitled, 'Fabulous Foliage and Flowers, Too!" Everyone is welcome.

Mar 24 -Traditional Turkey Dinner on Wed. March 24, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm .Knights of Columbus Hall 18 William St. W.Smiths Falls. Adults $10. Chance to win at $50 door prize. For Info Tel 613-283-7166 – 613-283-2098 - 613-283-1550.

Mar 25-Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow/Annual General Meeting at Codes Mill on the Park. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served between 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 + gst p.p. Register by Thursday, March 18th, Tel: (613) 267-3200, 1 888 319-3204. Email: welcome@perthchamber.com

Mar 26-Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East TGIF. Dinner from 6-7pm. Turkey Dinner and Dance $12. Music by Tom Valiquette.

Mar 26 - Join the Carleton Place Legion at 177 George St. for a "Wings & Trivia" night. Wings and fries go on sale 5pm - 7pm. The Trivia quiz starts at 7:30pm. Teams of up to 6 players compete in answering general knowledge questions. $5/person to enter. Call 613-257-1727 for details.

Mar 27-28-Take a scenic drive to Pakenham to indulge in the sweet maple products and meet local craftspeople and fine artists on Maple Run Studio Tour which takes place in and around historic Pakenham from 10am to 5pm.  For maps and detailed tour destination descriptions visit: www.maplerun.on.ca or call the 3Yellow Tulips at 613 624-5932.

Mar 27 -Tickets are on sale now for the 10th annual Ottawa Theatre Challenge, March 27 at the National Art Centre's Fourth Stage. Join in the fun as Ottawa's theatre groups present new short works created within 48 hours. Proceeds go to The Canadian Improv Games. Tickets and information available at the National Art Centre's box office and website: www.nac-cna.ca.

Mar 27- Students from the Algonquin College Event Management Program and the Children's Wish Foundation present the Masquerade Mystique at the Issac's 64 Hundred in Kanata.   The masked, black and white semi-formal fundraiser will include live entertainment from Still Dangerous and Sounds Sweet, a 3-course dinner, a silent auction, and prizes for best mask. Doors will be opening at 6pm.Tickets are $45 For more  information call 613-668-7459.

Mar 27 – Salvation Army Church Women’s Ministry Bake Sale, Sat. March 27 at the County Fair Mall, Brockville in Street Smiths Falls from 10am to 7pm. Info call 613-283-3563.

Mar 28 - Almonte's 3rd annual Eggscapade contest starts downtown as kids are encouraged to find the dozen special Easter eggs hidden in Mill Street business windows. Egg hunters can pick up an egg hunt sheet at Blackbird, The Miller's Tale, Foodies, Curiosities or Nordic Star. Completed responses will be entered into a draw for several family gift baskets. The Easter celebration culminates with a draw, based on the winning entries, on Saturday April 3rd at 2pm. on Mill Street.

Apr 1- April Fools for Breast Comedy Showcase with all proceeds are being donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Thurs. April 1st, at 8:30pm at Patty Bolands Pub and Carvery 101 Clarence.Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.Featuring: Matt Carter, Ed Gougeon, Rachelle Todd, Josh Williams, Joel West, Erica Scott, Alex Wood. Headliner: Wafik Nasralla.

Apr 2-No TGIF Dinner at Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East TGIF. Legion is closed for Good Friday.

Apr 9-Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East TGIF. Dinner from 6-7pm. Roast Beef Dinner and Dance $12. Music by Fred Ducharme.

Apr 10-Parent Council at Lombardy Public School. holding a "Mom 2 Mom Sale" from 8am to 11am. Moms can rent a table and sell their gently used children's clothing, toys, sports gear etc., all under one roof. For table rentals contact - Jackie at 613-283-1328 or bencic@xplornet.com

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 23-24-Kemptville Campus Home & Lifestyle Show 2010 at the W. B. George Centre, University of Guelph - Kemptville Campus. Friday April 23, from 6-9 p.m. Wine and Cheese mixer for exhibitors to follow. Saturday April 24, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info at anne@kemptvillecampus.ca or www.kemptvillecampus.ca

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 7-Oct 1-Highway 43 Car Club, Weekly Cruise Nights, every Friday starting May 7th. until October 1st at the Food Basics in Kemptville. This weekly event is open to anyone that has a custom/antique car, truck or motorcycle and enjoys the fellowship of others with the same passion. The public is also welcome and encouraged to come out and see the cars and talk with the participants. Admission is free. Info at www.highway43carclub.com

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

May 28-Woodroffe High School will be marking its 50th anniversary with a reunion to be held at the school on May 28 and 29, 2010. Events include a Blast from the Past pub night on May 28, a dinner/dance on May 29, decade theme rooms, a coffee house, sports events, an alumni band rehearsal and a showcase of entertainment on the Tiger Talent Stage. For more information about the reunion, visit the website at www.woodroffehs50.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

June 20-Kemptville "Fathers Day Show & Shine” (formerly the Kemptville Field of Chrome) at Riverside Park, Kemptville 9am to 3pm. This event is a family fun day supporting the North Grenville Youth Centre and will include the car, truck and motorcycle show and shine as well as many fun activities for the whole family. Info at www.highway43carclub.com

July 1-Kemptville "Bill Osborne Chevrolet Tailgate Party & Kemptville Canada Day Parade & Car Show" 11am  to 2:30pm. Parade & Car Show at 4pm. Kemptville College .Info at www.highway43carclub.com

Aug 7-Winchester "Dairyfest Car Show" 9am. to 3pm. Winchester Community Centre. Info at www.highway43carclub.com

Aug 7-8-The sixth Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival will hit the streets of Almonte once again. Under the artistic direction of Noreen Young, volunteers, and local businesspeople, the festival will once again welcome Canadian and international puppeteers to the historical mill town's main street into a joyous celebration of puppet artistry. For more information visit www.puppetsup.ca

Sept 12-Iroquois "Rumble at the Locks" 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Iroquois Locks Look-Out. Info at www.highway43carclub.com

TFN-Families and individuals needing financial assistance to pay their heating and hydro bills can find information about Winter Warmth by calling Mills Community Support Corporation at 613-256-1031. If you think you may qualify or if you have any questions about the process please contact Mills Community Support for more information.

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.

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-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.