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Aug 9-John stops by the Smiths Falls Farmers Market.
Aug 9-You'll find Wayne at the River Run for Easter Seals in Manotick and at the Perth Garlic Festival.
Community Events
Do you own vacant land or own property in Grenville County? The Grenville Land Stewardship Council would like to hear from you. "Trees for Peace” Program is a community-planting program that educates both landowners and school children on the relationship of trees and water quality within our shared environment. Children are given the opportunity to plant native trees and shrubs The Trees for Peace Program provides the trees and wildlife shrubs to rural landowners at a 50% cost subsidy. For further information call Alison Farmer, Trees for Peace Coordinator at (613) 342-8528 or by email at alison.farmer@live.ca
Aug 7-Carleton Place Toastmasters Club meets downstairs in the "Bunker Room" at the Carleton Place Legion ,177 George Street from 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday .Toastmasters helps individuals 18 years and over to improve their Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Contacts: Sheila James: 613-253-7028 o Lori Nichols-Davies: 613-253-7390. Website: http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
Aug 7- Waste Management presents Thursday Night Concerts in the Park with local musicians from our region in the beautiful Fitzroy Provincial Park and Stittsville Village Square Park. Concerts will conclude on August 14. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Aug 7-Osgoode Township Historical Society & Museum: "History of Osgoode Township". This exhibit will feature displays on the native peoples and the early pioneers that settled in Osgoode Township. Check out "Up Up and Away”. Children can build their own version of one of the most popular toys of the early 1900's, the kite. 10am to noon .Ages 7 to 12 years old. Admission $5/child. Info: 613-821-4062 or oths@magma.ca
Aug 7-24-The Heritage House Museum on Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls is offering guided Historical Cemetery Tours, August 7, 10, 21, and 24. Tours run between 1 and 2 hours .Cost $5/adult and $4/child and include admission to Heritage House museum and Lanark County Genealogical Reference Library. For times, tickets and a list of cemeteries call 613-283-8560
Aug 7-8-The Stage By Stage Performing Arts Company. is both student owned and operated by youth from the Smiths Falls area. The group of talented young actors will be traveling all around Ontario performing "Nights At The Round Table", by William Downs. This summer job gives them theatre experience and business experience while raising money to further their educations in the fall. For more information on show dates and times or to reserve tickets please call Dana at (613) 284-0704 or visit www.freewebs.com/stagebystage. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 for reserved tickets. The show dates are: Aug 7th and 8th Smiths Falls Orange Hall.
Aug 7-10-The Navan Fair returns with fun for the whole family. GET DETAILS HERE.
Aug 8-10-The 2008 Shrine Circus will be at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre in Ottawa from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10. One show Friday, three shows Saturday and two shows Sunday. Shrine Circus will be in Brockville at the Memorial Centre on Wednesday, August 13, with shows at 4pm and 7:30pm
Aug 9-Smiths Falls Farmers Market, Main St West, Apple Pie Day with free apple pie tarts from Lester's Restaurant, goat milking demonstration from 9:30-10am, mini petting zoo and free horse and wagon rides from 10am-1pm.
Aug 9- TD Bank Financial Group Easter Seals River Run being held at The Swan on the Rideau. Over 30 Powerboats participating in an on water scavenger hunt. Easter Seals kids are treated to a day of crafts, activities and a cruise on the Rideau River. Following the scavenger hunt the boats head back to the Swan on the Rideau in a colourful Flotilla. Participants return to the Swan and join families for a BBQ, a large silent auction and live music!
Aug 9-Volunteers are needed to help with the Drummond North Elmsley/Tay Valley Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, August. 9th. Volunteers would help directed traffic, collected data from drivers and helped unload vehicles. The company organizing the day will provide white coveralls and protective eyewear and train volunteers. Contact Linda or Paul at the DNE office 267-6500 to let them know you would like to help. Volunteers need to be there at 8:30am to be trained and can sign up for the full 5 hours, or just half the time.
Aug 9-Diefenbunker in Carp invites you to take the "Ottawa Spy Tour”. Every Saturday, a fascinating and fun bus tour takes you around downtown Ottawa to discover the secret spy history of the Nation's Capital. Then it's off to the Diefenbunker for a Cold War tour underground. Info: 613-565-5463 for details and reservations.
Aug 9-10-Perth Lions Club's annual Perth Garlic Festival at the Perth Fairgrounds 11 am - 3pm. Over 50 Garlic, Craft and Food Vendors. Silent Art Auction ,The Birds of Prey with 3 shows daily featuring at least 5 birds of prey, Live music,Culinary Art Institute Cooking Demonstrations and Tastings,Garlic Bread Tasting,Shriners Face Painting and more. Admission: Adults $5,Children under 12 free.
Aug 10-24-The Heritage House Museum on Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls is offering guided Historical Cemetery Tours, August 10, 21, and 24. Tours run between 1 and 2 hours .Cost $5/adult and $4/child and include admission to Heritage House museum and Lanark County Genealogical Reference Library. For times, tickets and a list of cemeteries call 613-283-8560
Aug 10-27-The Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club holding a number of events in August. Corn Roast and BBQ August 10th at 2:30pm Info 613-283-6965. Bring a salad, a lawn chair, a sun hat no admission. Birthday cake to celebrate Clubs 80 year olds! Play Cronkinole and enjoy a light lunch Tuesday the 19th at 7pm info 613-283-8382. Euchres, Bid, every Tuesday at 1:30pm; 4 Hand, Every Friday at 7pm; 6 Hand every Saturday at 1pm. Membership meeting is Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm. 613-283-0791. Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, is at 658 Rosedale Road South. Details call 613-283-6965 or 613-293-6240
Aug 10-"Open Stage" at Smiths Falls Lower Reach Park til September 14th. Free music in the park every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Join the fun in the audience or on stage as a performer. Check out www.openstage.ca or call 613-284-8446
Aug 11-Want to sing? Oldies, classical and inspirational. Learn to sing and harmonize, make new friends. Monday's at 1:30 at Westminster Church Smiths Falls. Needed pianists/organizers. Call George at 613-267-6132 or gpahendry@sympatico.ca
Aug 11-Tay Touring Club will hold a Monday Cruise-In Night at 6pm at the Perth Home Hardware parking lot on Highway 7 and Drummond Street west. Details 613-264-0563
Aug 11-12-Diefenbunker ”Spy Camp" Explore the secret world of spies with this special two-day program! Ages: 7-9. Cost: $50+GST per child. Info: 613-839-0007 ext. 223, tours@diefenbunker.ca
Aug 11-15-Join in the fun all summer at Watson's Mill in Manotick . "Mini Wheats" Summer Camp for Kids 9 am to 3 pm. Themed activities and programs for children ages 6 to 12 year Cost: $20/child per day, $18 for WMMI members. Wine Tasting Event Live music and dancing on August 15 from 7pm to 10 pm Cost: $25 /person must be 19 years and older. Info and tickets: 613-692-6455 or www.watsonsmill.com
Aug 12-Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club is looking for new members young and old alike. Also any donations of yarn would be appreciated so the group can knit for charities. Meetings take place every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building. For info Bonita @ 613-285-7988 OR email: knit2crochet4@hotmail.com
Aug 12-Registration deadline.The Active Seniors Koalition (A.S.K.) of Lanark Highlands invites you to Have a Ball Monday August 18th at the recently refurbished South Lavant Community Centre County Road 16 west from Highway 511 You can play bocce ball, throw some horse shoes, go for a swim, or simply sit in the shade of a tree in the Robertson Lake Park, from 2pm to 6p.m. . A potluck barbecue will follow the games. Hamburgers and buns are provided courtesy of Lanark Highlands and attendees are asked to bring either a salad or a dessert to round out the potluck dinner. Please bring your own cutlery and dishes and a donation of a non-perishable food item to support the Lanark Food Pantry. RSVP to Linda Russell at email info@crr-net.com or 613-259-5447 by or before Tuesday August 12th
Aug 13-Every Wednesday the Smiths Falls Lions Club serve a Community Lunch from 11:30am till 1:30pm at the Smiths Falls Lions Den, 19 Abbott Street, South. Donations welcome but not necessary. Info 613-283-1490
Aug 13-A Bus Tour to see Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band perform at the Fort Henry Sunset Ceremony. Tour leave Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls at 4pm Cost $25/adult. Tickets and info call 613-283-8560
Aug 13-The 2008 Shrine Circus will be in Brockville at the Memorial Centre on with shows at 4pm and 7:30pm
Aug 14-Carleton Place Toastmasters Club meets downstairs in the "Bunker Room" at the Carleton Place Legion ,177 George Street from 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday .Toastmasters helps individuals 18 years and over to improve their Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Contacts: Sheila James: 613-253-7028 o Lori Nichols-Davies: 613-253-7390. Website: http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
Aug 13- Waste Management presents their final Thursday Night Concerts in the Park with local musicians from our region in the beautiful Fitzroy Provincial Park and Stittsville Village Square Park. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Aug 14-The Active Seniors Koalition of Lanark Highlands now meets on the second Thursday of the month at rotating locations across Lanark Highlands. For further information about the organization or any of these events, contact Barb at 613 273-8596 or Beth at 613 259-2398 or 1 800-239-4695, ext. 227
Aug 15-"The Dr. Archie Kerr" Memorial Golf Tournament & Dinner Dance for the Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club. Scramble at 12pm. Music by "See See Rider”. Early Bird cost by July 31st - $100/Members - $70 .After August 1 - $120. Includes greens, cart, meal & entertainment $40 for meal & entertainment only. To register call Denise @ 283-2330 x 1163 or pick up a form at the Hospital Foundation Office or e-mail dmiall@psfdh.on.ca. Proceeds will go to the Annual Equipment Campaign.
Aug 16-CIBC "Run for the Cure" fundraiser dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Perth. Music by Harry Adrain & Friends, 8pm. to 1am., Light Lunch ,door prizes All proceeds to CIBC Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets $10/person at CIBC Perth or call Cathy 613-267-1037
Aug 16-Smiths Falls Farmers Market, Main St West, features crafting necklaces & bracelets from 10-11am.
Aug 16-Sept 27-Check out the Diefenbunker Backroads Tour between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday August 16, 30, September 13, 27 Discover the secrets of the bunker's hidden nooks and crannies with this off-the-beaten-track tour. For repeat visitors. Cost: $20/person, reservations required. Call 613-565-5463
Aug 17-Kanata Animal Hospital invites all animal lovers to a Microchip / Nail Trim / BBQ Fundraising.8am till 5pm. Proceeds to benefit Giant Breed dogs and horses in need of the Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation Services program. The Kanata Animal Hospital is at 440 Hazeldean
Aug 17-"Open Stage" at Smiths Falls Lower Reach Park til September 14th. Free music in the park every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Join the fun in the audience or on stage as a performer. Check out www.openstage.ca or call 613-284-8446
Aug 18-Want to sing? Oldies, classical and inspirational. Learn to sing and harmonize, make new friends. Monday's at 1:30 at Westminster Church Smiths Falls. Needed pianists/organizers. Call George at 613-267-6132 or gpahendry@sympatico.ca
Aug 18-Tay Touring Club will hold a Monday Cruise-In Night at 6pm at the Perth Home Hardware parking lot on Highway 7 and Drummond Street west. Details 613-264-0563
Aug 18-"Golf For the Memories" a fundraising event for the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County takes place August 18, at Perth O'Tay Links. Details call 1-800-511-1911 or 264-0307 email: alzbjarvis@storm.ca
Aug 18-The Active Seniors Koalition (A.S.K.) of Lanark Highlands invites you to Have a Ball at the recently refurbished South Lavant Community Centre County Road 16 west from Highway 511 You can play bocce ball, throw some horse shoes, go for a swim, or simply sit in the shade of a tree in the Robertson Lake Park, from 2pm to 6p.m. . A potluck barbecue will follow the games. Hamburgers and buns are provided courtesy of Lanark Highlands and attendees are asked to bring either a salad or a dessert to round out the potluck dinner. Please bring your own cutlery and dishes and a donation of a non-perishable food item to support the Lanark Food Pantry. RSVP to Linda Russell at email info@crr-net.com or 613-259-5447 by or before Tuesday August 12th
Aug 19-Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club is looking for new members young and old alike. Also any donations of yarn would be appreciated so the group can knit for charities. Meetings take place every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building. For info Bonita @ 613-285-7988 OR email: knit2crochet4@hotmail.com
Aug 19-Canada's foremost illusionist Ryan Joyce will be bring his brand of world class magic and illusions to the Perth Civitan Club at 8pm in support of The Children's Aid Foundation. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-475-0927 but special discounts are only available online at www.ryanjoyce.ca
Aug 19-20-The MS Society 19th annual Rona MS Bike Tour. A one or two day bike tour from Ottawa to Kemptville for cyclists of all ages and abilities. The 65km or 185 km ride will raised money for MS research, services and programs. Fun, food, entertainment and doorprizes. Information at 613-728-1583 or at www.msbiketours.com
Aug 20-Ham and Turkey Supper at St. Denis Church 3 George Street in Athens at 4pm. Adult’s $12 children 5-12 years of age $5 children under 5 years old free
Aug 20-Every Wednesday the Smiths Falls Lions Club serve a Community Lunch from 11:30am till 1:30pm at the Smiths Falls Lions Den, 19 Abbott Street, South. Donations welcome but not necessary. Info 613-283-1490
Aug 20-Children's Resources on Wheels (C.R.O.W) Sprinkler Party from 11am to 2pm at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area on Concession 8 Ramsey , near Almonte. Annual free children's fun day with puppet shows 11:30am and 1pm, magic mud, wading pool and more, Bring sunscreen, bathing suit , towel and picnic lunch. Details http://www.crowoeyc.ca/
Aug 20-Perth Chamber of Commerce 2008 Dorothy Griffith Memorial Golf Tournament at Perth Links O'Tay Golf Course. Shotgun start at noon. Details contact 613-267-3200 or welcome@perthchamber.com
Aug 21-24-The Heritage House Museum on Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls is offering guided Historical Cemetery Tours, August 21, and 24. Tours run between 1 and 2 hours .Cost $5/adult and $4/child and include admission to Heritage House museum and Lanark County Genealogical Reference Library. For times, tickets and a list of cemeteries call 613-283-8560
Aug 21-Carleton Place Toastmasters Club meets downstairs in the "Bunker Room" at the Carleton Place Legion ,177 George Street from 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday .Toastmasters helps individuals 18 years and over to improve their Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Contacts: Sheila James: 613-253-7028 o Lori Nichols-Davies: 613-253-7390. Website: http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
Aug 22-23-The Lanark County Plowing Match at 2918 Scotch Line Road, Perth. There is no charge for exhibitors & Crafters space. Friday, August 22, Directors Plowing, Antique Show, Craft Sale, Coaching Day. Saturday, August 23, Pancake breakfast 6:30 am -9:00 am. Antique Show, Craft Sale, Demonstrations for Ladies, and Musical Entertainment throughout the day. There will be machinery, petting farm. clowns, face painting, kids plowing contest. corn demonstrations, something for everyone. Canteen is open both days. Bring a lawn chair. Admission $5/person. Children under 12 are free. For more information please contact Barb Dowdall at 613-257-1637 or lanarkplow@superaje.com
Aug 23-Recovering addicts, local police and firefighters battle it out on the softball diamond as Harvest House will be sponsors the 21st Annual Recovery Cup Softball Tournament at Centennial Park in Manotick at 8:30am and continues throughout the day. Entry to the tournament includes a barbecue lunch. Special entertainment provided by Tailor Made! Tickets are $20 each. For more information contact: Harvest House Ministries at (613) 260-6459
Aug 23-The Montague Volunteer Fire Department is 4th annual "Montague Rural Ramble". It begins at noon, rain or shine, at the Montague Fire Hall on Roger Stevens Drive and supports of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Free admission for afternoon and includes lots of activities for kids, an inflatable midway, raffle prizes, charity barbeque, classic car show and day long entertainment on their outdoor stage. Advanced tickets for a concert by Freddy Vette and the Flames, at 7 pm. are $10 available from any Montague firefighter, at the Montague township office or by calling Craig Barr @ 613 283-8266. Concert tickets at the gate $15 and kids under 12 admitted free.
Aug 23-The second annual "Great Granny Garage Sale" at the Perth Civitan parking area on Highway 43 from 7:30am to 11a.m. Support projects of the Stephen Lewis Foundation helping grandmothers raise their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. If you're interested in selling your special stuff or want more information call Chris at 613 264-9117
Aug 23-Smiths Falls Farmers Market, Main St West, features the Dog Days of Summer with a Best Looking Dog Contest judged at noon and a Salsa Demonstration by Lester's Restaurant.
Aug 24-St. Laurence O'Toole Parish in Spencerville invites everyone to their 125th Anniversary celebrations. Archbishop Brendan O'Brien will celebrate a special anniversary mass in the church at 3 p.m., followed by a roast beef dinner in the Drummond Building at the Spencerville fair grounds. Dinner tickets at $15 for adults and $5 for children 7-18, are available by calling Marion at (613)925-5233 or Arlene at (613)658-2709. Deadline for purchasing dinner tickets is August 10th
Aug 24-The Heritage House Museum on Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls is offering guided Historical Cemetery Tours. Tours run between 1 and 2 hours .Cost $5/adult and $4/child and include admission to Heritage House museum and Lanark County Genealogical Reference Library. For times, tickets and a list of cemeteries call 613-283-8560
Aug 24-"Open Stage" at Smiths Falls Lower Reach Park til September 14th. Free music in the park every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Join the fun in the audience or on stage as a performer. Check out www.openstage.ca or call 613-284-8446
Aug 25-Want to sing? Oldies, classical and inspirational. Learn to sing and harmonize, make new friends. Monday's at 1:30 at Westminster Church Smiths Falls. Needed pianists/organizers. Call George at 613-267-6132 or gpahendry@sympatico.ca
Aug 25-Tay Touring Club will hold a Monday Cruise-In Night at 6pm at the Perth Home Hardware parking lot on Highway 7 and Drummond Street west. Details 613-264-0563
Aug 26-Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club is looking for new members young and old alike. Also any donations of yarn would be appreciated so the group can knit for charities. Meetings take place every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building. For info Bonita @ 613-285-7988 OR email: knit2crochet4@hotmail.com
Aug 27-Every Wednesday the Smiths Falls Lions Club serve a Community Lunch from 11:30am till 1:30pm at the Smiths Falls Lions Den, 19 Abbott Street, South. Donations welcome but not necessary. Info 613-283-1490
Aug 28-Carleton Place Toastmasters Club meets downstairs in the "Bunker Room" at the Carleton Place Legion ,177 George Street from 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday .Toastmasters helps individuals 18 years and over to improve their Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Contacts: Sheila James: 613-253-7028 o Lori Nichols-Davies: 613-253-7390. Website: http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
Aug 28-The Glen Tay Block Race is Thursday, August 28th,at 6pm. Starting and finishing at the Perth Museum. Distance is 14.7 km .For more details, contact Tom Graham @ 613-283-0824 or visit www.glentayblock.com
Aug 30-Sept 27-Check out the Diefenbunker Backroads Tour between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday August 30, September 13, 27 Discover the secrets of the bunker's hidden nooks and crannies with this off-the-beaten-track tour. For repeat visitors. Cost: $20/person, reservations required. Call 613-565-5463
Aug 31-"7 Wonders of Lanark County” is designed to get the public involved in acknowledging local places that make or have made an extraordinary and significant contribution to Lanark County. Nominated sites will appear on the County's web site. Public input and a panel of local advisors will help determine the final 7 Wonders of Lanark County. Deadline to enter August 31st. Details at http://www.lanarkcountytourism.com/Page1486.aspx
Aug 31-"Open Stage" at Smiths Falls Lower Reach Park til September 14th. Free music in the park every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Join the fun in the audience or on stage as a performer. Check out www.openstage.ca or call 613-284-8446
Sept 1-Want to sing? Oldies, classical and inspirational. Learn to sing and harmonize, make new friends. Monday's at 1:30 at Westminster Church Smiths Falls. Needed pianists/organizers. Call George at 613-267-6132 or gpahendry@sympatico.ca
Sept 1-Tay Touring Club will hold a Monday Cruise-In Night at 6pm at the Perth Home Hardware parking lot on Highway 7 and Drummond Street west. Details 613-264-0563
Til Sept 1-"Shoeboxes for Seniors" campaign is under way in Lanark. Leeds and Grenville. Shoeboxes filled with essential hygiene items at shipped to Nursing Home in Chernobyl. Drop off locations include: Canadian Red Cross Brockville, MPP Bob Runciman's offices and any C.P.H.C. office. Details call 613-342-9017 or 613-345-6983
Sept 2-Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club is looking for new members young and old alike. Also any donations of yarn would be appreciated so the group can knit for charities. Meetings take place every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building. For info Bonita @ 613-285-7988 OR email: knit2crochet4@hotmail.com
Sept 3-Every Wednesday the Smiths Falls Lions Club serve a Community Lunch from 11:30am till 1:30pm at the Smiths Falls Lions Den, 19 Abbott Street, South. Donations welcome but not necessary. Info 613-283-1490
Sept 4-Carleton Place Toastmasters Club meets downstairs in the "Bunker Room" at the Carleton Place Legion ,177 George Street from 7:30pm-9:30pm every Thursday .Toastmasters helps individuals 18 years and over to improve their Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Contacts: Sheila James: 613-253-7028 o Lori Nichols-Davies: 613-253-7390. Website: http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
Sept 6-The Rideau Canal Museum and the Rideau Roundtable are partnering up to offer interpretive heritage canoe rides in 34-foot replica voyageur canoes to tour the heart of the canal. Qualified and costumed voyageur canoe instructors will tell the story of the canal's construction from 1826-1832 and describe the region's ecology while visitors experience a passage through a Rideau Canal lock. The tour will take place from 10a.m. to 2p.m., at a cost of $35/ person. Pre-register by calling the Rideau Canal Museum at 613-284-0505. The museum is located at 34 Beckwith Street South in Sensational Smiths Falls. For more upcoming events, please check our website at www.rideau-info.com/museum or email rcmchin@superaje.com
Sept 6-The Sounds of Downtown, the third annual Arts Carleton Place fundraise takes place in downtown Carleton Place starting at 6 pm. Buskers will be entertaining.The headliner this year is pianist Michael Kaeshammer begin at 10 pm. at the Town Hall Auditorium.The monies raised are for the Awards program to assist students and local artists to pursue their dreams and to enable them to further their education in the arts. Passports will be sold for all venues including the 10 pm concert at $25 and also a passport to all venues except the 10pm concert can be purchased for $15. Ticket purchasing locations are Lux Gallery and the Virtual Art Market.
Sept 7-"Open Stage" at Smiths Falls Lower Reach Park til September 14th. Free music in the park every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Join the fun in the audience or on stage as a performer. Check out www.openstage.ca or call 613-284-8446
Sept 8-Want to sing? Oldies, classical and inspirational. Learn to sing and harmonize, make new friends. Monday's at 1:30 at Westminster Church Smiths Falls. Needed pianists/organizers. Call George at 613-267-6132 or gpahendry@sympatico.ca
Sept 8-Tay Touring Club will hold a Monday Cruise-In Night at 6pm at the Perth Home Hardware parking lot on Highway 7 and Drummond Street west. Details 613-264-0563
Sept 11-The Active Seniors Koalition of Lanark Highlands now meets on the second Thursday of the month at rotating locations across Lanark Highlands. For further information about the organization or any of these events, contact Barb at 613 273-8596 or Beth at 613 259-2398 or 1 800-239-4695, ext. 227
Sept 13-27-Check out the Diefenbunker Backroads Tour between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday September 13 & 27 Discover the secrets of the bunker's hidden nooks and crannies with this off-the-beaten-track tour. For repeat visitors. Cost: $20/person, reservations required. Call 613-565-5463
Sept 15-Mississippi/Tay Crime Stoppers wishes to support Toronto Crime Stoppers T-Shirt Redesign Contest, which runs until 15th September 2008. Youths aged 14 to 20 are encouraged to provide a digital image of an original piece created by them of what their interpretation of "Community” means. The top two images will be selected to be printed on the next Toronto Crime Stoppers T-Shirt, plus win $800.00 cash. For details and contest rules, go to www.communitycave.com
Sept 27-Check out the Diefenbunker Backroads Tour between 2pm and 4pm. Discover the secrets of the bunker's hidden nooks and crannies with this off-the-beaten-track tour. For repeat visitors. Cost: $20/person, reservations required. Call 613-565-5463
Nov 18-Wood Objects is seeking applicants to participate in the first annual juried woodwork exhibition at this year's Ottawa Woodworking Show November 28-30, at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, there will be three entry categories:” Youth: Anyone under the age of 18 years old ,"Apprentice: Anyone that has been creating wooden objects for the last 10 years and "Journeyman: Anyone who has enjoyed creating wooden objects, for more than 10 years. Entries are due by September 30. Interested applicants can contact Wood Objects at www.woodobjects.ca
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 visit www.CarletonAutomotive.com/scrap.htm or call 613-253-0569
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 The Smiths Falls Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is primarily operated by volunteers. You can choose the assignment that's right for you and decide your own level of participation.
Every Thursday- Carleton Place Toastemasters Club meets at Carleton Place Legion on George Street from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Details call Sheila James @ 613-253-7028 or Lori Nichols-Davies @ 613-253-7390. Website http://www.eontariotm.org/carletonplace/index.htm
The Active Seniors Koalition of Lanark Highlands now meets on the second Thursday of the month at rotating locations across Lanark Highlands. For further information about the organization or any of these events, contact Barb at 613 273-8596 or Beth at 613 259-2398 or 1 800-239-4695, ext. 227.
Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind during deployments, and to wounded warriors when they return home. For more information please contact www.operationhomefront.net
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.
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.
Four Season Tea Room will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm at the Salvation Army Church, 234 Brockville Street, Smiths Falls. Information call 283-3563
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