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Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor- Annual Strawberry Social. June 25, 2-4 p.m. Civitan Hall. Silent auction. Tickets at door. Horse pulling contest, Saturday, June 22, at the Almonte Fair Grounds. Sponsored by the North Lanark Agricultural Society, starting at 6 p.m. Info: James Purdy 613-256-1665. June 17- Almonte Quilters Guild will meet at the Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte Street in Almonte. Monthly meeting. 7-9:00 p.m. Jen (JC) Empey, (613)256-5858, e-mail: empeys@xplornet.com Mills’ Seniors Services, Golden Oldies Lunch, Thursday, June 27 at the Mills office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation with entertainment provided by the Troubadours from Ottawa. Call 613-2564700 to reserve. Mills’ Seniors Services, Home Support Hikers, Hike at Purdon Bog. Wednesday, June 26. Enjoy a hike and a picnic lunch. Call to reserve your seat on the bus 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Music & Memories Lunch Program, Tuesday, June 18, Transportation & entertainment provided. Info: 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296. Mills’ Seniors Services, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, June 26, 7-9 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call to register 613-256-4700. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month. Mills’ Seniors Services, Supper Social. Monday, June 17, 6 p.m. at the Almonte Legion. Transportation & entertainment provided by the Wielers Family. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve. Monthly challenging discussions on faith & life. Sunday, June 23, 6 p.m “Why is the church responsible for so much injustice and filled with hypocrites?” Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church, 273 Almonte St. 613-791-4811.
Annual yard, plant, bake sale, ZionMemorial United Church, June 15, 8-1, 37 Franklin St. Auditions for Mississippi Mudds fall pantomine production of Humbug, Carleton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge St, Saturday, June 22. Info session begins at 10 a.m. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 beginning Sept 4. Details: www.mississippimudds.ca 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. Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-2535547. CPDMH Auxiliary 6th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Navy League Building, 137 John Street, Sunday, June 23, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bring Teddy, enjoy fun activities, stay for the BBQ! Diabetes information session presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services starting June 18, No doctor’s referral required. Info: 613-284-2558. Mississippi Mudds Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, June 18, 7 pm. at St Mary’s Church Hall, 28 Hawthorne St. Pre-diabetes information session presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes
Services June 19, No doctor’s referral required. Info: 613-284-2558. Single Parenting Support Group. Saturday, June 15, 1-4 p.m. 30 Bennett St., Carleton Place. Playgroup with snacks for children. Must register; 613259-2182, 1-866-762-0496. Steak Night- June 21. 5-7 p.m. Legion. BBQ steak, salad, baked potato. Advanced tickets at the bar. The Carleton Place Sunset Club meets Wednesday’s at 1 p.m., in the Legion for cards, games and socializing. A nice way to spend and afternoon. Info: (613)258-7483. Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. June 20. Walk in Peace & Singing Bowl Meditation, Thursday, June 20, 5:30 p.m Bring picnic supper & chair or blanket. Community Labyrinth, 267 Edmund St. Debby 613-257-1014. Wellness & Craft Show, Carleton Place Arena, June 15. Info: Koula Cove koula@healinginthevalley.ca
KEMPTVILLE 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 Gardening 101, Ontario Early Years Centre. Parents, caregivers with children 0-6 years. Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kemptville Public Library, 1 Water St. To register call 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Kemptville and Area Walking Group- Mon. June 17, Wed. June 19, Fri. June 21, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Memorial Service, St. Matthew’s Cemetery, East Oxford. June 23, 2 p.m. Bring lawnchairs. In case of rain: service held in Patterson’s Corners Kemptville Snowmobile Club (approx. 2 km north). *Please Note* there will be NO Baby Talk on Wednesday, June 19, 1:303 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)2582225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. Yard Sale, Bayfield Manor Nursing Home, 100 Elvira St, Kemptville. Saturday June 15, 9-noon. Something for everyone. Proceeds go towards Bayfield Manor Residence Council.
LANARK “Dancing in the Park” an afternoon of Modern Square Dancing on Saturday, June 15 from 1-5 p.m. at Clyde Memorial Ball Park. Sponsored by the Meri Squares of Ottawa. BBQ to follow at the Legion. Info: 613-259-2207. Lanark Legion Branch 395 will host a Musical Jamboree the 3rd Saturday of each month, 2 PM. All musicians welcomed. Opened to the public. Prestonvale Community Yard Sale. Saturday, June 15, 8-2. 1550 Prestonvale Road. Rain or shine. Proceeds for the Prestonvale United Church. St. Andrews United Church Annual Pork Chop BBQ and Auction. June 23rd, 5:00-8:00 pm at the Church Hall, 115 Clarence Street. Dinner served 5:00-
18th edition of Kidfish, Saturday, 6:30 pm. Dancing demonstration. Pro- June 15, rain or shine, fishing starts at 9 ceeds going towards Church expenses/ a.m. and ends at noon. Tournament for projects. children ages 2-15. Registration 8-11 a.m. at the side of the Legion. Info: 613267-7655 or 613-264-0205. Community Dinner on June 15, 4-6 p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St.. Everyone welcome. MERRICKVILLE Family Storytime for children ages 0-6, Sat., June 15, 11-11:45 a.m., Perth Dancing on the Rideau Ballroom & District Union Public Library. Info dance instruction. Wednesday evenings 613-267-1224. 7-8 p.m., beginners; 8-9 p.m., advanced; Movie Time- teens ages 13-18. Perth 9-10 p.m., practice. Merrickville. Info: & District Union Public Library. Wed. Ron or Sharon (613)269-7905. June 19, 4-6 p.m. 613-267-1224. Dog’s for Dogs BBQ Saturday, June One-on-one computer help for be15, 11-3 PM. L.B.C.O. All proceeds to ginners. Wed. June 19 or Fri. June 21, “A Chance Animal Rescue Inc.” 10-noon. Perth & District Union Public Father’s Day turkey/ham supper, Library. Information/sign up, 613-267June 15, 5:30 p.m. Merrickville Com- 1224. munity Centre. The Anglican Parish of Open Knitting Group- June 17, 1-3 Kitley. Tickets: Alice 613-284-0307. p.m. Perth & District Union Public LiJune 14- Legion Dinner and Dance. brary. Bring own knitting. Swap yarn. Ham dinner 6 p.m. (Tickets on sale at 5 613-267-1224. p.m. First come/first serve basis). EnterPerth Historical Society Visit, Siltainment: Sagebrush. ver Queen Mine, Murphys Point Park, June 19 - Legion Horseshoes, 7 p.m. June 19, 7 p.m. Lally Homestead Parking All welcome to play! Lot. Guided Tour, cake cutting. Tay ValJune 21- Legion Dinner and Dance. ley Township 200th Anniversary Logo. Roast Beef dinner 6 p.m. (Tickets on sale Info: 1-613-264-0094. Directions: www. at 5 p.m. First come/first serve basis). En- perthhs.org tertainment: Ron Donnelly. Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, June 22- Horseshoe Toss, 9 a.m. Fur- Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. June ther info contact Branch, 613-269-3338. 14. Info: (613)259-2569 or (613)283Open to everyone! 8703. June 26 - Legion Horseshoes, 7 p.m. Perth Tay Seniors. Card game. Lions All welcome to play! Hall. June 26, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. LEGO Club, Saturday, June 15, 1 613-264-8252. p.m. Merrickville Library. Ages 5-12. Social Bridge- every Friday afterMerrickville and District Historical noon, McMartin House. 1 p.m. 613-267Society Blockhouse Opening Day, June 3952. 15, 2 p.m. Official opening Ceremony, The Annual Meeting for the Perth bagpiping, Awards, Ribbon Cutting, mu- & District Senior Craft Fellowship will sic by Maplewood Ceilidh Band. be held in McMartin House, 125 Gore Off the Shelf- reading for adults. Street, East, Perth. Friday, June 21st at Wed. June 17, 7 p.m. Library. 613-269- 9 am. All members are welcome to at3326. tend. Pick your long daffodil leaves The Butterfly Fan Club, Perth & now and dry them, we will weave wide District Breast Cancer support Group, brimmed garden hats in June at Begin- Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m., Perth Famning Again. Call 613-269-4238 by June ily Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: 19. Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meetSaturday, June 15 42nd RTA An- ings, 3rd Thursday. nual General Meeting. Baldachin Inn, Merrickville, 9:30 a.m. StoryTime, ages 6 & under. Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: June 14, Father’s Day. Merrickville Library. Info: 613-269RURAL 3326. Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar. Thurs., June 20, 2 PM. Merrickville Li167th Anniversary of the Elphin brary. call 613-269-3326 for info. Presbyterian Church with Rev Bob Hill as guest speaker. Sunday, June 23, 11 a.m. Lunch to follow. Info: 613-278-2385. 2013 Country Dance with Jeff Code, June 15, 8 p.m.-12, light lunch, Legion Br 542 Westport, 613-273-3615 sponPAKENHAM sored by Ways & Means Committee. 4 hand euchre, Friday, June 14, Community Home Support, Lanark 7:30 p.m. at Pierce’s Corners Hall, 3048 County. Foot Care by a qualified nurse, Pierce Rd., North Gower. Light lunch. transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday Info: (613)489-1684. All welcome. luncheons. Info/book an appointment 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 call 613-624-5647. p.m. (starting May 1) ABC Hall, BolingPakenham Community Home Sup- broke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch port sponsors: Foot care, transportation, and prizes. meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, June Info/appointment (613)624-5647. 19, 7:30 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Pakenham Horticultual Club meetRosedale. Good prizes, good food. ing Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m. at St Andrews United Church. Spring Flower (613)284-1074. ABC Hall music jam and commuShow, guest speaker: Richard Inchley on Water Gardens. Info: Sherryl 613-624- nity potluck. Sat. June 15, 5 p.m. (3166 County Rd. 36). Potluck dinner 5 p.m., 5307. Series of Six Hand Euchres, every followed by musical entertainment and Wednesday for the month of June in St dancing 6-10 p.m. 613-273-2571. Annual Strawberry Supper- St. AnMark’s Anglican Church Hall. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Prizes and light lunch drew’s United Church, Toledo. Wed. June 19, 4-6:30 p.m. Full course meal served. Info: 613-256-4126. with fresh strawberries and ice cream. Take-outs available. Best Possible Start Drop-In. ParentPERTH ing information and support. 1st and 3rd THE EMC - 24 - Thursday, June 13, 2013
Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 2722799 or 1(888)998-9927. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Boyd’s Methodist Cemetery Memorial Service, Sunday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Boyd’s United Church. Guest speaker: Rev. Coward. Club 55 Potluck, June 18, 5 PM. South Elmsley Municipal Complex, Hwy 15. Guests welcome. Community lunch, Portland United Church, Tuesday, June 25, 12-1 p.m. Handicapped accessible. All welcome. Country & Western Dance- Sat. June 22, 8-11 p.m. Middleville Agricultural Hall. Proceeds: Trinity United Church, Hopetown-Middleville. Crawford Cemetery Annual Memorial Service, June 23, 2 PM. Speaker, Rev. Bob Hill. In event of rain: Elphin Presbyterian Church. Crawford Cemetery Decoration Service with Rev Bob Hill as guest speaker. Sunday, June 23, 2 p.m. In case of rain service will be held in the Elphin Presbyterian Church. Info: 613-278-2385. Elphin Presbyterian Church “167th” Anniversary Service, June 23, 11 AM. Guest speaker Rev. Bob Hill. Lunch following. Everyone welcome. Euchre and potluck evening, Maberly Hall, Wednesday, June 26, 7 p.m. Info: Sue 613-268-2507, Doris 613-264-5446, Lorraine 613-326-0622. Father’s Day Fish Fry, Sunday, June 16th, 4:00-6;30 p.m., Middleville Agricultural Grounds, Middleville. Festival of Quilts and Tea, Saturday, June 15, 1-4. Emmanuel Anglican Church, Hwy 15 Portland. Sponsor: Rideau A.C.W. Proceeds to Church and Outreach. Info: 613-272-2461. General Meeting, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society, Sunday, June 23, 1 p.m. 194 Cameron Rd, McDonald’s Corners. Finalizing the Fall Fair Events. Info: 613-259-3480. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. June 15, Mel’s Farm Old Fashioned Lakeside Dog Wash, Rideau Ferry, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds to aid other local rescue organizations. Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 6 p.m. MCRA Annual BBQ, Pierces Corner’s Hall Sunday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 PM. Everyone welcome. Info; 613-489-1684. Middleville & District Museum celebrates opening of new wing- June 23. Refreshments; Reception 1-4 pm, Ribbon Cutting 2 pm. 2130 Concession Rd. 6D, Middleville. middlevillemuseum.blogspot.com 613-259-5462 Retired Teachers & Friends. Luncheon on Friday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. at Fall River Pub & Grill, Maberly. To reserve phone 613-279-2098 by June 12 at noon. Rideau Lakes Public Library is hosting Skype and Facetime workshops, month of June and July. For dates, times, location, register; 613-359-5315, rlplibrary@gmail.com Rosedale Singers and Friends, Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m. Montague Centennial Hall. Open 6:30-10 p.m. Info: D. Page 613-283-7210. Rosetta Cemetery Annual Memorial service. Rosetta Church. June 23, 2:30 p.m. Rev. Jeff DeJong as guest speaker. Saturday, June 22- Foley Mountain Celebration and Hike. Plaque ceremony at Interpretive Centre, lunch (bring your own) and a level 2 loop hike. Meet 10 See Rural page 25