Posted Sep 8, 2011
By EMC News
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ALMONTE
16th Annual Fibrefest, September 10 and 11, at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, the North Lanark Agricultural Hall and the Almonte Old Town Hall. Info: Michael Rikley-Lancaster, Curator (613)256-3754 ext 7.
Almonte Home Support, Supper Social at the Legion, Monday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. Entertainment. Transportation provided. Reservations (613)256-4700.
Legion Br 240, Saturday, September 10, Terri Bennett, 3-7 p.m.
Live Music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with Judge a Book. Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. Union Hall (corner of Wolf Grove Tatlock Roads). Refreshments. (613)256-2277.
Mills Home Support, Almonte, Oxford Mills and lunch at Brigadoon, Thursday, Sept. 22. Info and to reserve you seat on the bus, (613)256-4700.
Mills Home Support, Almonte: Fit as a Fiddle” starting Friday, September 9, and every Friday, 10 a.m., Almonte United Church. Transportation and healthy lunch included. To reserve 613-256-4700.
Mills Home Support, Almonte, General Diner’s Luncheon, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Mills Boardroom, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation provided. To reserve call (613)256-4700.
Mills Home Support, Almonte, Music and Memories lunch programme, Tuesday, Sept. 20. Lunch and transportation provided. Info: 613-256-4700 or Patti 613-257-3296.
Mills Home Support-Almonte- trip and lunch Thursday, Sept. 15. Limited seating still available on the bus. Info: and to reserve please call (613)256-4700.
Mills Home Support-Almonte weekly foot care clinics. Call (613)256-4700 for an appointment.
Old Time Fiddlers Dinner/Dances starting Friday, Sept. 16, at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Doors open at 6. Supper 7 p.m., eye of round roast beef dinner. Musicians welcome.
CARLETON PLACE
Auditions for the Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre production of Pirates of Penzance, Jr, held at the Carleton Place Town Hall, Saturday, September 10 starting at 9 a.m. Children/youth 8-18. Info: Sandra Dunlop at pcbear@rogers.com
Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Call Cara (613)253-2554 or Stephanie (613)284-9248.
Canada Veterans Hall of Valour, in the Old Victoria School will be open Saturdays and Sundays, Labour and Thanksgiving Days when the 2011 season closes.
Canadian Career Academy Workshops: September 14, Procrastination and Motivation, 9:30 a.m. To register call (613)257-3237, 92 Bridge St.
Carleton Place Curling Club Youth Registration, Thursday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30-noon at 120 Paterson Cres. Little Rocks to Juniors age 7-9. Info: Jason Smiths (613)253-3118. cpcurling.ca
Carleton Place Scouting Registration, Thursday, September 8th, 6:00-8:30 p.m St. James Parish Hall, Edmund St. Beavers to Rovers, ages 5-25. Info: Elizabeth (613)253-3118.
Community Primary Health Care, Drop-in fitness classes for over 50, Thursday, September 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This fall we are going to be partnering with the Ottawa Heart Institute Heartwise program. Legion, 177 George St.
Dances in September- Modern Square Dancing and lessons on Tuesdays, Sept 13th, 20th, 27th, 7:30-10 pm. Chilli Supper (20th), 6:30. 256-0603, 283-2446, 623-7575, 253-2960. www.mississippisquares.ca
Day Away Club, social program for individuals with memory loss. Every Tuesday and Friday, 9:30-3:30. Smiths Falls, 4 George St. Includes activities, lunch and in town transportation. Info: 1-800-511-1911.
Family Movie Night. Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m. Lighthouse Church, 355 Moffatt St. Everyone welcome. (613)257-4255.
First Saturday Breakfast of the season, Saturday, September 10, Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. 8-11 a.m.
Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre Auditions for “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” at the Carleton Place Town Hall, Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. All children and youth, 8-18. Info: Sandra pcbear@rogers.com
Seniors 55+ fitness class, Sept. 13- Canoe Club. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Info: John 613-253-8102 or Pam 613-253-0376.
Single Parenting Support Group, Saturday, Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. 30 Bennett St. Child care. Must call to register (613)259-2182 or 1(866)762-0496.
Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. Sept. 15.
Youth Broomball. Carleton Place Arena, starting Sunday, Sept 11, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration/info: Ruth (613)253-7787.
KEMPTVILLE
Baby Talk- Wed., Sept. 14, 2011, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre.
Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling (613)258-6133 Ext. 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca
Kemptville Area Walking Group, Mon., Sept. 12, Wed., Sept. 14, and Fri., September 16, 9 a.m., North Grenville Municipal Centre, Contact: Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.
Modern square dancing with the Grenville Gremlins Dance Club at Leslie Hall, Clothier Street, West. Open House September 12th and 19th at 7 p.m. Info: (613)258-0823.
North Grenville Curling Club-Youth, Adult Men’s and Women’s, Seniors, and Beginner’s curling programs registration, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., North Grenville Curling Club, 200 Reuben St. Info: Betty (613)258-3158.
Play and Learn, Ontario Early Years, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m. Dads, Moms, Grandparents, Caregivers with their children 0-6 years. 33 Clothier St (formerly License Bureau). Info: 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.
Sept. 11, 400 Prescott St. 10 am. Sunday School commences, all are welcome. Fully accessible 613-258-3259 for details.
Sept 3 and 10: Farmers Market in the parking lot of 400 Prescott St. 613-258-3259 for details.
LANARK
Monthly birthday party, Lanark Legion Br. 395, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m. All musicians welcome.
Monthly euchre party- Friday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., Legion Branch 395. Prizes and light lunch served.
MERRICKVILLE
Dinner and dance, Sept 16, Legion, pork dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment: Harry Adrain.
Dinner and dance, Sept 9, Legion, beef dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment: Sagebrush.
Dog’s for Dogs Barbecue, September 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the L.C.B.O. (weather permitting). Proceeds to A Chance Animal Rescue Inc.
Eastern Ontario Postcard Show on Saturday, September 17, held at Merrickville Community Centre from 9-4. Info: (613)269-2085.
Fashion Show and Salad Supper, Wednesday, September 14, Merrickville Community Centre. Supper- 5:30-6:45 p.m. Fashion show- 7:00 p.m. Tickets available- Marianne Style, Smiths Falls and Pat, St. Ann’s 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday, (613)269-4220.
Grannies “Ride to Turn the Tide” Thursday, September 8, 11:30 at Merrickville United Church. Info: Lee at (613)269-3650 or Merrickville United at (613)269-4414.
Merrickville District Trails Society and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be celebrating the opening of the Merrickville Limerick Forest Walk with a “Trails Open Event” Sept 18. Info: Helen (613)269-3571.
Merrickville United Church, Mom-to-Mom Sale, September 17, 9-2. For table rental/information E-mail ian.ali@ripnet.com
StoryTime- Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: Sept. 9 – ToddlerTime- Farms. Merrickville Library. Info: (613)269-3326.
Well Baby Breastfeeding Support Group, Sept. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Merrickville District Community Health Centre. Topic: Early Literacy. Info: Patricia (613)269-3400 ext. 229.
PAKENHAM
Eat Any Tuesday (E.A.T.) begins again September 20, lounge at Five Arches. Card playing at 10 a.m. to RSVP/information (613)624-5647. Sponsor: Community Home Support, Lanark County, a member agengy of United Way.
Fish Fry, St Andrew’s United Church, Saturday, September 10, 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets at the door.
Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647.
Pakenham Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday, September 21 at 8 p.m. at St Andrew United Church. Plant and Parahernalia Auction Sale. Donate and buy back. Club fundraising project. Info: Fern Martin (613)624-5104.
PERTH
4th Perth Scouts registration date September 10, St James Anglican Church, 9-11:30 a.m. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts. All packs are co-ed. Leaders and Volunteers needed. Info: Maureen Vickers (613)264-2917.
Asbury Keenagers (Seniors), sponsor, Asbury FM Church, starts Thursday, September 8, Perth Lions Hall. 10-11 a.m. weekly.
Butterfly Fan Club. Perth District Breast Cancer Support meeting, Thursday, Sept. 15th, 7-9 p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis Street. Info: Carleen (613)812-4474. Monthly meetings-3rd Thursday.
Coffee Break and Book Sale, hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County, Thursday, September 15, at Perth Community care Centre, lower level, 10-2.
Community Dinner- St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St., Saturday, Sept. 10, 4:30-6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Community Dinner- St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W., Saturday, Sept. 17, 4:30-6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Divorce Care weekly seminar, starts September 12, Asbury Free Methodist Church, 144 Gore St E. (613)267-2345, 7 p.m. Monday. Find help Discover hope, Experience healing.
Golf Fun Day, Mapleview Golf Country Club, September 11, 10 a.m. shotgun start. Roast beef dinner at Legion. Sign up at the Members’ Lounge.
Gospel Night, Legion Br 244, September 18, 7-9 p.m., with entertainment by “On The Sunny Side” hosted by the LA Sports Committee. Info: (613)267-3304 or (613)267-1148.
Legion Br 244 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Beckwith St, Veteran’s Tea, Thursday, September 22, 1-3 p.m. Tickets available from Sept 6-19 at the branch Lounge or by calling (613)267-4400. In-town transportation available call Gertie Crawford (613)267-1714.
Legion Br 244, Sept 16, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Ambush coming to Perth Legion for a “Support the Legion” show. Info: www.getambushed.com
Living Well Beyond Cancer, every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting September 21. Canadian Cancer Society, Perth Office (201-105 Dufferin St, behind Wendy’s on the north side of Hwy 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration mandatory (613)267-1058, 1(800)367-2913.
Living Well Beyond Cancer, Every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting Sept 21, Canadian Cancer Society, Perth office (201-105 Dufferin St, behind Wendy’s on the north side of Hwy 7). 6-8:30 p.m. Registration is mandatory (613)267-1058.
Perth Historical Society Sept. 21 meeting, presents: Kay Rogers- presentation on fascinating stories of immigrants, settlers and families from Pike Lake. Museum, 7:30 p.m.
Perth Lioness Club Pie Sale- (613)267-2744 to order before Sept. 16.
Perth Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Gospel Night, September 18, 7-9 p.m. featuring “On The Sunny Side”.
Riverview Seniors meeting/social, Tuesday, September 13, 1 p.m. meeting/social. Branch 244 Perth Upon Tay Royal Canadian Legion.
Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, In-Store Specials all Day. Sept. 9.
Scottish Country Dancing- Friday mornings at McMartin House. Starting Sept. 16th. 613-273-2571.
Sept 16, Support the Legion show, featuring “Ambush”, 26 Beckwith St E., doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets/info: www.getambushed.com
RURAL
4 hand euchre, 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday, ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes.
4 hand Euchre, Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. Montague Centennial Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.
Addison UCW presents an Art Show Tea, featuring Lollipop Designs by Lillian Maud, Saturday, September 10, 1-4 p.m. at Addison United Church Hall. Lunch.
Balderson United Church Yard Sale, Saturday, September 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine.
Chicken B.B.Q.- St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo, Sat. Sept. 17, 4:00-6:30 p.m. Take-outs available. 1/2 B.B.Q. Chicken, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Salad, Roll, Pie. Advance Tickets- Gary (613)275-2370, Lorna 613 275-2970.
Drummond/North Elmsley, September 11, Port Elmsley, family fun celebration of the original 177 year-old canal, Drummond/North Elmsley Town Hall, 310 Port Elmsley Road, 1-3 p.m. Info: (613)267-6500.
Elgin Community Play and Learn, Dads, Moms, Grandparents and Caregivers with their children 0-6 years. Rideau Lakes Public Library, Elgin Branch, 26 Halladay St. Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. starting September 16. Info: 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.
Elgin “Take a Break” breakfast buffet, Saturday, September 10, 8-10 a.m. Elgin United Church.
Euchre party, Maberly Hall, Wednesday, September 14 and September 28, 7:30 p.m. Info: Doris (613)264-5446 or Lorraine (613)326-0622. Maberly Agricultural Society.
Fall Community Sale, crafts/baked goods/yard sale, Sunday, September 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rosedale Hall. Sponsor: Montague Parks Rec. Committee. Table rentals/info: Bonnie (613)283-3496.
Fiddler’s Service at McDonald’s Corners Knox Presbyterian Church, lunch following the service. Sunday, September 11, 11 a.m.
Harvest sit down supper. Christ Anglican Church, Athens. Sept. 18, 4-6:30 p.m. Turkey, dressing, gravy, ham, potatoes, veggies, salads, pie. Takeouts available.
Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, September 11, McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.
Lombardy Karting Association Race Series. Sept 18th, 11th Race 10 am-3 pm. All classes and all ages.
Maple Vale Cemetery Memorial Decoration Day, Hwy 29, Smiths Falls. Sunday, September 18, 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bring a lawn chair.
Memorial Service, Pinehurst Cemetery, Playfairville, September 11, 2:30 p.m. In event of rain held in Playfairville Church. Please bring a lawn chair.
North Gower United Church, Annual Old Fashion Turkey Supper, Wednesday, September 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Alfred Taylor Community Centre, North Gower. Tickets: Hazel (613)489-3885 or Mary (613)489-2697.
Oxford-on-Rideau Bird Club Auction, Sept. 10, South Mountain, Ontario. Bird entry 7 a.m. Info: 613-258-2080.
Rideau Trail Association, Friday-Sunday, September 16-18. Camp for the weekend, enjoy day hikes on Friday and Saturday, or join us for a day of hiking. Those planning to camp- make reservations. 623-283-0332.
Rideau Trail Association, Saturday, September 10, Level 3, 25 km., moderate pace. Meet at 8 a.m. 613-283-8985.
Scotch Line Cemetery Annual Meeting, Saturday, September 17, 1 p.m. in the Cemetery Hall. All plot holders welcome.
September 14, 11:30 a.m. New Horizon Club. Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Potluck lunch and A.G.M. Membership renewals for 2010-2011. New members welcome. Info: (613)258-5254.
Shuffleboard, Thurs., Sept 8, 10:30 a.m. Watson’s Corners Hall. Brown bag lunch. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)492-0291.
Shuffleboard Thursday, September 15, 10:30 a.m. Watson’s Corners Hall, brown bag lunch, Active Seniors Koalition (A.S.K.) contact (613)492-0291.
St. Declan’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Brightside, Memorial Service. Sunday, September 11th, 1 p.m.
St James Anglican Church, Franktown, “Lilac Capital of Ontario” Annual Fall Roast Beef Supper, Sunday, September 18, 4-7 p.m. at the Centennial Hall. Take-out dinners available. Info: (613)283-3789.
Toledo Legion having a dart league, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Come out for a practice on Sept. 12 or 19, 7:30. Info: (613)275-7228.
Toledo Legion is hosting a Car Rally, Sunday, Sept. 11, starts at 12 noon. Chili and buns included. Info: (613)275-7228.
Zumba, Tues., Sept 13 (weekly classes), 7:30-8:30 p.m.. Tatlock Hall. Info: (613)256-4915.
SMITHS FALLS
Aspergers Parent Support Group, meets monthly, every third Monday (except Holiday Mondays), 6-7:30 p.m. beginning Sept 19 at Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, Unit 1A, 88 Cornelia St. All parents/caregivers welcome. Info: (613)283-8260.
Bag Day- Sept. 16. Salvation Army Thrift Store.
CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care) Seniors’ Fitness Classes, 50 years of age and up, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Seniors’ Activity Centre, Classes start September 12. info: Karen (613)283-4138. Cardio, Strength Training and Stretches.
Darts, Friday, 8 p.m. Mixed, Legion.
Duplicate bridge, every Monday night, Legion, 7 p.m.
EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- Sept 13, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side of building). (613)283-0960.
First Link Learning Series- “First Steps”, presented by Alzheimer Society of Lanark County. Community Health Centre- Kilmarnock Room. Sept. 9 ( following Fridays 5 weeks). 9-11 a.m. For caregivers of Alzheimer’s/Dementia. (613)264-0307.
Ladies Bowling League- bowlers needed. Wednesday nights, 7-9 p.m. (starting Sept. 7). If interested: (613)275-2973.
Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W.
Line Dance Monday Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m., RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. Info: call Ellie (613)283-3823.
Lose weight- 6 week class. Learn life sustainable healthy ways to lose weight. Starts Sept. 14. Smiths Falls Community Health Centre. To register: (613)283-1952 ext. 125.
Smiths Falls Thursday Nite “Cruise In”, end of season final car show. Sun. Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m. Wal-Mart, 114 Lombard St. (613)264-8218, (613)283-1297.
TeenMOPS weekly group, for teen moms and their babies, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Old Highschool. Info: 283-5383.
Upcoming Family Nights for people from the community. Thursdays beginning Sept. 15, 5:45-7:30 p.m. Supper, children’s program, indoor soccer ages 5-11, variety of courses. www.trinitybiblechurch.ca Register: keithmonica@rogers.com
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