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July 31 Cavanagh takes in the Merrickville Lions Club CanalFest along the Historic Rideau Canal.

He will then head to Manotick for the Watson Mills 150th Anniversary Corn Roast/Dance

 

    COMMUNITY EVENTS

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-The Classic Theatre Festival needs billets this summer for our actors who are coming to Perth from Montreal and Toronto for the summer. Needed room for 3 people now to Aug. 29, - 1 person from now to Aug. 9. Anyone who billets will receive two season passes to the upcoming summer theatre season. Contact Laurel Smith, Artistic Producer of the Classic Theatre Festival in Perth, at 1-877-283-1283. www.classictheatre.ca or laurel@classictheatre.ca

TFN–Open Stage at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls is underway for another summer on Sundays. Details at:http://openstage.ca/

TFN-Perth will be hosting a group of 18 Canada World Youth (CWY) youth volunteers from Honduras and Canada from August 10th, to October 30th. Host families and volunteer work are needed. If you would like more information, please contact Laura Howard, Perth Project Supervisor at 613-464-9090.
lhoward@cwy-jcm.org, www.canadaworldyouth.org

TFN-Smiths Falls Amateur Astronomy group is a casual group of Amateur Astronomers. You do not require a telescope, or any specialized equipment. The goal of the group is to bring "Astronomy to the people". The group invites the general public out for an opportunity to see the planets and other night sky objects through a telescope. Details at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/sf_astronomy/

TFN -A Company of Fools Summer Torchlight Series production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" tours area parks now to August 2nd. See www.Fools.ca for locations.

Till Oct 1-Highway 43 Car Club, Weekly Cruise Nights every Friday 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

Until Oct 31-Hats off to You! Exhibition- Whether it's a Red Hat, bonnet, bowler or Firefighters' helmet, hats have a very important role in history and today. Come see a hat topping exhibit at Heritage House Museum, in Smiths Falls. Exhibition Hours, 10:30 - 4:30 daily until Oct. 31. Call 613 283-8560 for information.

Till Aug 20–Big Rideau Lake Summer Day Camp on Cow Island – see www.brla.on.ca for details.

Till Sept 5- The Town of Smiths Falls Shuttle Bus will run Friday, Saturday in a continuous Loop from 12pm. until 4pm. On Sunday’s the Shuttle Bus will start at 1pm. Starting at Victoria Park at the top of the hour it stops at a variety of locations throughout the town. For further information please visit www.smithsfalls.ca

TFN- Canadian Diabetes Association, 2nd annual Diabetes Summer Surge.A coast-to-coast movement to help lead the fight against diabetes in Canada. Individuals can take action in their community by hosting a fund raising event (real or virtual), supporting an existing event or making a personal donation all while spreading the word to friends and family. Visit www.diabetessummersurge.ca to register your event or call Amie 613-688-5939 in the Ottawa office for more information.

TFN-Tay Valley is currently compiling a list of all war veterans, including those who have served in either World Wars, The Korean War and subsequent wars, to honour all residents who died while serving their country with a commemorative plaque outside the newly renovated Municipal Office. Any persons with information regarding former war veterans from any of the three founding townships to please contact: Jillian Cleroux-Summer Research Assistant Rob Tremblay- Clerk, 613-267-5353 ext. 133 or 613-267-5353 ext. 130, clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca.

July & August - Every Wednesday "Backyard History Day Camps" at Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls are for kids aged 6 -12 years, 9:30am to 3:30pm , $25/ per child/per day.  Each Wednesday a different theme to the day. Imagine a whole day filled with games, crafts, special guests and activities and even a few off-site visits and hikes. Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Sly's Road, Smiths Falls, (613) 283-8560. E-mail: heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. or Website: www.smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse 

TFN -Seeds for Food is a program that collects seeds for families in Saharan refugee camps, so that they can grow food for themselves.  Organizers would like seeds of vegetable and tropical fruits, whether they are unopened or partially used commercial seed packets or seeds harvested from the foods we eat. You can deposit any seeds - labeled please! - in a designated container at the REAL Deal in Smiths Falls .Seeds donated by September 30 will be mailed in early October. For more information, see www.seedsforfood.org, or contact Annabelle Twilley at twilley@superaje.com.  or REAL at info@realaction.ca or www.REALaction.ca

As of - August 10, 2010 the Township of Lanark Highlands is adding waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) to the list of items that residents can bring to municipal waste sites free of charge for recycling. The Ontario Electronic Stewardship electronic waste recycling program accepts 44 items of electronic waste including unwanted equipment such as computers, televisions, DVD players, hand-held devices and more. Visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca for more information.

July 31-Aug 2 -The 144th Lombardy Fair. Sat. July 31 features Pete "N” Annie, Swing Bridge, Runaway, and Classic Country Review.  Sun. Aug 1, County Road 5, Lyle Dillabough and The Bowes Brothers. Mon. Aug 2 Fridge Full of Beer Empties and the Demolition Derby. Details www.lasfair.ca

July 31-Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville. World class piping events and the best lineup anywhere in Celtic entertainment.Details at: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

July 31-Watson's Mill in  Manotick celebrates  150 years . Bring your friends and family for the 150th Anniversary Corn Roast Dinner and Dance! Festivities begin at 1pm at Watson's Mill and Dickinson Square .Activities  including food vendors, pioneer games, gossip tours, milling demonstrations, geo-caching, old fashion ice cream making . At 6pm, a ceremony to place the Watson's Mill time capsule in a safe place to be opened in 50 years in the future. Followed by a complementary old fashion corn roast and  a family dance with the band "Assembly Required". At 10pm. in Dickinson Square sparklers.

July 31- Fundraiser for Kaitlin and Kelstis Desrosiers in front of St. Andrews Church on Bridge Street in Carleton Place. Music by Pat Labron from 10am to 12:30pm. The young mother and her child were hit by a truck several weeks ago and Kaitlin has a long road to recovery ahead.

July 31-Visit Murphys Point Provincial Park on the August long weekend for a heritage celebration commemorating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of mica mining in this area. On Saturday, July 31 an evening performance by David Archibald at the park amphitheatre at 8pm. Sunday, August 1  activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lally Homestead and the Silver Queen Mine, both located at Murphys Point Park. For additional information visit the Friends website: www.friendsofmurphyspoint.ca or contact Beth at 613-267-5340 or Jane at 613-284-9839.

July 31 -Kemptville, St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott St, 8:30 to noon. A farmers market in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Come enjoy our locally grown produce, preserves and even a bouquet of flowers. Call 613-258-4526 for further details.

July 31-Aug 2-Canalfest, Merrickville's annual outdoor salute to the Rideau Canal takes place Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2, from 10am to 5pm in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville. Live musical entertainment, a fine craft show, Voyageur Canoe Races, eco-fun activities, Merrickville Lions Barbecue, and children's activities, the Chalk Full of Fun Street Art Show - and more! For more information, visit www.merrickvillecanalfest.com or phone 613-269-3953.

Aug 6-8-Jamaican Ottawa Community Association JamDay 2010. A 3 day celebration at Festival Plaza ,110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, from 1pm. till 10pm on August 6th ,7th and 8th. Featuring Live Music, Children’s Village, Authentic Jamaican Food and Merchandise. Admission: Adults $10 /Children $3. and parking $3.75. Details at www.jamaicaottawaassn.org.

Aug 6-8-The 172nd edition of the Merrickville Fair will be the place for a fun filled weekend. The Bowes Brothers, performing Friday evening on stage.  On Saturday Bret Baker will be entertaining at the Demolition Derby opening Saturday evening and afterward.  Whisky Sour will be performing on Saturday and Sunday. Check the website:  www.merrickvillefair.com for additional details and call (613) 269-2203 for questions.

Aug 7 -Kemptville, St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott St, 8:30 to noon. A farmers market in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Come enjoy our locally grown produce, preserves and even a bouquet of flowers. Call 613-258-4526 for further details.

Aug 7-The Canadian Marfan Association presents "Damien’s Day "a BBQ and Bake sale fundraiser. Saturday, August 7, from 10:30am. to 1:30pm. at Brewer Park, Bronson Ave., across the street from Carleton University. Don’t have time to stop by, have a look at the website at www.marfan.ca. Marfan’s syndrome is a serious genetic connective tissue disorder that can affect many of the body’s systems.

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

Aug 7-The 2010 version of Kayaking for Cancer will be held from August 7th. to August 14th.Details at www.kayakingforcancer.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

Aug 7- Simpson Masonic Lodge is holding a Corn Roast at Forfar Community Hall on Sat. Aug. 7 beginning at 4:30pm. Ham, Beef, fresh corn plus pie and ice cream. Cost, Adults $12, Children 6 to 12 years $6, under 6 years free.

Aug 8-The TD Bank Financial Group River Run for Easter Seals kids at The Swan on the Rideau, Manotick. Water poker run from 10:30-12:00 followed by a kids area (face painting, ray's reptiles, bouncy castle, etc.), silent auction, and BBQ lunch by the World Heritage Rideau Canal.

Aug 11 to 15 -Week one of the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, at the Nepean National Equestrian Park, located at the 417 Queensway and Moodie Drive. Week two show jumping tournament will take place from August 18-22.  For the first time, a live outdoor concert will be held in conjunction with the featured show jumping event. Following the $75,000 Angelstone Productions Grand Prix, Blue Rodeo will perform, live in concert, on Saturday, August 21.  For more information on the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, including the prize list, please visit www.hayesco.ca.  Ainsley Hayes may also be contacted at ainsley@hayesco.ca or cell (416) 846-8419.

Aug 11-The 9th annual Logan Peter Rowntree Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11th, at the Pembroke Golf Club in Pembroke.  Shot gun start at 11 a.m.  The entre fee is $200 per team which includes prizes and barbecue.  Proceeds will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. For more information call: John Rowntree at 613-732-7478 or 613-735-5811.

Aug 12 -Thursday, August 12th, Dairy Queen Restaurants across Canada will celebrate DQ Miracle Treat Day.  Proceeds from Blizzard sales at most local Dairy Queen's will be directed to CHEO.

Aug 12-The Smiths Falls & District Club for Youth is planning a great event for National Youth Day, Thursday, August 12 from 5pm to 9pm, at Lower Reach Park. Activities include volleyball, 3 legged race, hay roll game, face painting, cupcake decorating and lots more. Parents, grandparents are encouraged to challenge each other or their children and youth.

Aug 12 to 15 -Navan Fair, Friday, Aug 13: Trooper, Epyllion is opening.  on Sat. Aug 14, Harlequin, Sterling is Opening. Sun Aug 15: Prairie Oyster and Jason Roos, Printers Alley. Details at navanfair.com.

Aug 14-Hooked on Fabric - Quilt and Rug Hooking Show Aug.14 from 10am-5pm and Aug. 15 between 10am-4pm. North Grenville Municipal Centre 285 Cty. Rd. 44 Kemptville Admission $6/person.

Aug 14 - Golf for the Athletes at the Perth Golf Club on August 14th. Enjoy 18 holes of Golf, Golf Cart, Steak or Chicken Dinner, Silent Auction and Prizes. $100/person. All proceeds go to Perth and District Special Olympics. Register by calling, Karen Julian - 613.264.0495, Susan Closs -613.264.0714, Kim Leach - 613.267.8431.

Aug 14 -Kemptville, St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott St, 8:30 to noon. A farmers market in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Come enjoy our locally grown produce, preserves and even a bouquet of flowers. Call 613-258-4526 for further details.

Aug 14- The Lanark & District Civitan Club is hosting "Canoe the Clyde" a cancer fundraiser in the Village of Lanark. The event will be staged over 5 km and 10 km courses, and participants can raise pledges for each kilometre paddled. $10'paddler entrance fee with a maximum of $20/canoe or kayak. Canoes / kayaks will be loaded / unloaded at the old Kitten Mill parking lot on Mill St. and Rivers Edge B&B, 115 Mill St., in the Village of Lanark.beginning at 8am.enjoy music, BBQ ,Raffle draw. For more information, call (613) 267-1058 or e-mail Dick Cordick at riversedgebandb@aol.com.  Tel. (613) 259-5738 Website: http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/lanarkcanoetheclyde

Aug 14- A benefit concert of classical and theatre musical the Elgin United Church on Sat. Aug 14 at 7:30pm. Featuring soprano, Edrie Means Weekly and pianist Margaret Ross. Free will offering with proceeds going to the Dental Issues Group at County Roads Community Health Centre.

Aug 18-The 18th annual Golf Tournament for Serenity House Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorders at the Meadows Golf and Country Club, 4335 Hawthorne Road, Gloucester .Tickets $ 125/person includes green fees, power cart, door prize, Lunch & New York steak dinner.  Shot Gun Start at 1pm. For additional information or to register, Call: Laura at (613) 562-4105 x 221. Email: lricher@magma.ca. Info at: www.serenityhouseottawa.com 

Aug 19 to 22 -South Mountain Aug 19-22 Saturday: Gord Bamford, Ambush, Sunday: Sammy Kershaw, Gail Gavin. Details at www.southmountainfair.ca.

Aug 21-Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) garage sale from 9am. to noon, on Sat.Aug. 21. at the LAWS shelter, located on Glenview Road off Hwy 43 between Smiths Falls and Perth.

Aug 21 -Kemptville, St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott St, 8:30 to noon. A farmers market in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Come enjoy our locally grown produce, preserves and even a bouquet of flowers. Call 613-258-4526 for further details.

Aug 21-Celebrate the Canadian Naval Centennial at the North Lanark Highland Games on Saturday, August21in Almonte. The Games feature Navy displays, pipe bands, Highland dancers, loads of Scottish athletic events, and mini-Games for the kids! And it's all happening in Almonte, just 20 minutes west of Ottawa. For ticket and other information call 613-256-2376 or visit www.almontehighlandgames.com.

Aug 21-Seeley's Bay United Church Pastoral Charge is holding it's annual garage and bake sale on August 21st from 9am. to 1p.m. at Drynan Way in Seeley's Bay.   For information call 613-928-3041 or 613-387-3388.

Aug 26 -The Ottawa Marriott (corner of Kent and Sparks) will be hosting their 8th annual "Kisses for Kids" event on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 7am. to 2pm. The event will include Starbucks Coffee Drive thru from 7am to 9 a.m., BBQ and Karaoke at 11am, and a silent and live auction at noon.  Fantastic giveaways and amazing prizes! Proceeds will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Aug 28 -The Ladies of Harley, of the Freedom "Harley Owners Group" Chapter is hosting a motorcycle ride, in support of the Children's Wish Foundation of Ottawa on Saturday, August 28,. The ride starts in the morning at Freedom Harley Davidson dealership located at 1450 Merivale Road and winds up mid afternoon at the Royal Canadian Legion located at 3500 Fallowfield Road with food, door prizes and LIVE entertainment featuring Ottawa's Smokestack Lightnin'. For details, go to www.freedomhog.ca/ride_and_dance.htm 

Aug 28- The Ottawa Chapter of International Child Care (ICC) is organizing a Boat Cruise On Saturday,Aug. 28 in support of victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Evening includes a 3-hour sunset cruise on the Ottawa River accompanied by delicious appetizers, dancing to the music of an award winning disc jockey and many door prizes. Boarding: 6:30pm (at Jacques Cartier Park Wharf in Gatineau (Hull sector)): Cruise: 7pm to 10pm. Tickets: $75 (a $40 tax receipt will be issued). Please visit www.cruiseforhaiti.com or call 613-746-4845 for more information and details on where to purchase tickets. 

Aug 28/29-Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association presents its 16th annual August Show and Sale in Westport.  Original watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings will be on display at the Westport United Church, corner of Spring and Church Streets, on Saturday, August 28th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 29th, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is free, just come and enjoy.  For information call 613-928-3041 or visit our website at. www.rideaulakesartists.com.

Sept -Almonte community theatre troupe " The Valley Players." talent show "Almonte's Got Talent!" takes place in Oct. A talent competition bringing together the community’s best performers who will battle for top spot. People of all ages of all talents are invited to audition during the month of Sept. From singing to dancing to acting to indoor kite flying. For information and to get an audition time visit at www.almontetalentshow.com or call Jeff at 613-256-4450.

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

Sept 19 -The Terry Fox Run is on Sunday, September 19th gather your friends and family, lace on your shoes and fundraise for cancer research. Find the Run closest to you at www.terryfox.org.

Sept 19-Carleton Place Hospital Auxilary "Ride of Splendor" at the Carleton Place Curling Club. Registration 8am. , Breakfast at 8:30am, Ride Begins at 9:30am. Lunch 2pm to 3:30 p.m.

Sept 24-25-The Festival of Storytellers presented by The 1000 Islands Storytellers. Storytelling performances and workshops for people of all ages. All events at the Brockville Museum. Visit The Festival of Storytelling on Facebook for details or visit www.deborahdunleavy.com/pages/12Yarn.html

Oct 2 - Hockey Kick Off Dance at the on Saturday Oct 2nd from 8pm – 1am in the Upper Hall Carleton Place Arena. Featuring Double Back.  For more info contact Bob White 613-253-5046.

Oct 24 - Country Harvest Music Show on Sunday Oct 24th from 7pm – 10pm in the Upper Hall Carleton Place Arena. For more info contact Bob White 613-253-5046 .Proceeds go to the Town Hall Auditorium Restoration Fund.

TFN-The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital has launched of a Speakers Bureau. Healthcare professionals, physicians, nurses, and executives associated with the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital are available to speak to community groups, schools, service clubs, churches and other organizations throughout the catchment area. For information or to arrange a speaker please visit; www.psfdh.on.ca

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-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.