Regional - Stacey Roy editorial@pdgmedia.ca
There is no place in the valley where you can find the magic of Nat King Cole’s white Christmas better than at the 12th annual Kintail Country Christmas at the Mill of Kintail Dec. 15.
This highly anticipated community event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. just outside of Almonte and is set in a beautiful woodland conservation area that a trio of staff is currently transforming into a sparkling Christmas landscape for one and all to enjoy this month.
“It’s actually quite fun,” said Stephanie Kolsters, museum cura -
tor and site supervisor at the mill, of the decorating.
This classic country Christmas scene is brought to life that day with the help of countless volunteers and entertainers who operate free wagon rides around the venue, demonstrate outdoor woodworking techniques and keep the bonfire stoked to warm red cheeks of bundled up participants of all ages. Craft tables and a children’s only gift shop with items under $10 will entice the youngest in from the outdoors to warm up. Kids can take home a bag of handmade reindeer food to sprinkle on their front lawns so Rudolph and
his eight friends won’t be hungry while waiting for Santa’s many deliveries.
The jolly man in red will be returning this year, but in a new location. Staff have moved Santa’s big red chair to the front room of the gatehouse in hopes of spreading the crowd out across the site.
“It’s going to ease up on the congestion,” Kolsters said.
This is especially important for the crowd that is expected to gather for the lively music of fiddle player Ken Ramsden who will be inside the museum at the base of the site.
“He’s a huge highlight with stories by the fire,”
Let the Spirit of the Season embrace you as Victoria Park Campground comes alive with illuminaon!
presented by Together Smiths Falls, Community Enhancement Associaon
November 24 - December 31st, 2018 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Victoria Park Campground, Smiths Falls
There is no admission charge to visit the event. Come capture the magic of the holiday season as you walk or drive through the many beauful light displays in Victoria Park Campground along the Rideau Canal.
Visit our website at www.togethersmithsfalls.com or our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/smithsfallscelebraonoflights
Kolsters said.
Visitors are encouraged to sit down amongst the cotton-filled winter scenes atop the piano and the smell of real pine wreaths and boughs for a classic Christmas story and a tune or two.
Admission to such a magical Christmas experience is just $10 a vehicle. Kolsters said the mill reduced their
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fees in the past from $15 to encourage all families to come out and experience the day.
“For me, it’s great when you see a minivan and it contains all generations,” Kolsters said. Such a lengthy list of happenings can’t be done without a team of volunteers. The Mill of Kintail thanks these individuals from the
Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists, Ramsay Women’s Institute, North Lanark Regional Museum and Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, as well as Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) staff, family and friends who contribute to make this day special every year. For more information please call Kolsters at 613-256-3610 ext. 2.
and public skating at the arena will be on tap following the parade. If you want to keep the country in Christmas consider taking in the Pakenham Santa Claus Parade as it makes its way through the village on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. Kintail Country Christmas returns on December 15
The annual Kintail Country Christmas takes place the weekend after the Almonte Santa Claus Parade, which is slated for Sunday, Dec. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The parade starts at the Almonte & District Community Centre and makes its way down Mill Street, around town and back again. Hot chocolate, hot dogs,
Photo credit: Stacey Roy.
Events around the region
CARLETON
PLACE
Tuesdays
CP Bridge
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carleton Place Legion 177 George St tdimnik@yahoo.com 613-492-1099
Olde Time Bingo
7:00pm - 9:15pm
Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin St. 613-257-1690
Wednesdays
Open Jam
9:00pm - 1:00am
Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
Thursdays
Karaoke
9:00pm
Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
Saturdays Al Tambay Duo
3:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
facebook.com/TheWaterfrontGastropub
December 7 - 9
The Mikado Dec 7 - 8 at 7:30pm Dec 9 at 2:00pm Carleton Place Town Hall 175 Bridge St. 613-257-1976
Mississippi Blues Society Open Jam
8:30pm - 11:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 8
Xmas Crafts for Kids/Skate 10:00am - 2:00pm Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin St. 613-257-1690 www.facebook.com/ events/570396046740778/ Lanark Co. Genealogical Meeting
12:30pm Brunton Community Hall 1702 9th Line, Beckwith lcgsinfo34@gmail.com
December 9
Blues w/Redneck Limousine
3:00pm - 6:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 10
Hackberry Men's Shed Potluck
6:00pm Lanark Community Programs 30 Bennett St hackberrycp@gmail.com Lcp-home.com
December 13
Toastmasters
7:00pm - 8:30pm Riverview Seniors' Residence 204 Lake Ave. 613-250-9282
December 16, 27 & Jan 3
Free Holiday Skate
Dec 16 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Dec 27 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Jan 3 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Beckwith Recreational Complex
1319 9th Line Rd., Beckwith 613-257-1539 Twp.beckwith.on.ca
December 16
Blues w/Redneck Limousine
3:00pm - 6:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 23
Skate with Santa 1:00pm - 2:00pm Beckwith Recreational Complex 1319 9th Line Rd., Beckwith 613-257-1539 Twp.beckwith.on.ca
Blues w/Redneck Limousine 3:00pm - 6:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755 Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 28
Lanark Laughs
8:30pm - 10:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755
Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 30
Blues w/Redneck Limousine
3:00pm - 6:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755 Thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
December 31
New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks
4:00pm - 7:30pm Beckwith Park 1319 9th Line, Beckwith MISSISSIPPI MILLS
Tuesdays
Mississippi Wood Carvers
1:00pm - 3:00pm Orchard View 219 Patterson St. almontecarver@gmail.com
Music Trivia Night
8:00pm Almonte Lobby Bar in Alm Riverside Inn 81 Queen St. facebook.com/almontelobbybar
Wednesdays
Open Celtic Jam
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Naismith Pub 411 Ottawa St., Almonte 613-831-6208
December 6
Naismith Men's Shed
8:00am - 9:00am
Mamma's Place 413 Ottawa St., Almonte almontecarver@gmail.com
613-461-0013
Travelogue: Jordan & Egypt
7:00pm
Almonte Library 155 High St., Almonte
December 7
Light Up The Night
7:00pm Downtown Almonte, Mill St. tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca 613-256-1077
Lightupthenightalmonte.com
December 8
Almonte Farmers' Christmas Market
9:00am - 2:00pm Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. almontefarmersmarket.com
Santa Claus Parade
1:00pm Stewart Community Centre
112 MacFarland St., Pakenham tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca 613-256-1077
Exploremississippimills.ca
Bridges Blues Series
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Bridges Bar & Grill
2496 County Rd. 29, Pakenham 613-624-5939
AiC: Classical Christmas Concert
7:30pm
Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St. Almonteinconcert.com
December 9
Meet Santa!
12:00pm - 2:00pm Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm
951 Conc. 8 S., Pakenham 613-256-3029 cedarhillchristmastreefarm.com
The Santa Clause
2:00pm - 4:00pm Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St. Almonte Night Parade
5:00pm Downtown Almonte, Mill St. tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca 613-256-1077 www.downtownalmonte.ca
Valley Voices Xmas Concert
7:30pm
Almonte United Church 106 Elgin St. facebook.com/ events/207102516855518/
December 15
Kintail Country Christmas 11:00am - 3:00pm Mill of Kintail 2854 Concession 8, Almonte 613-256-3610 Mvc.on.ca
Comedy: Twas the Trial Before Xmas
6:00pm & 9:00pm
Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St. facebook.com/ events/341813503316379
December 20
Riverwalk Holiday Variety Fundraiser
7:00pm
Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St.
December 22
Christmas Market
10:00am - 4:00pm Rock-n-Horse Farm 1267 Rae Rd., Almonte www.rocknhorsefarm.ca
December 24
Special Christmas Eve Service
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Almonte Baptist Church 207 Reserve St. 613-256-5655 Almontebaptistchurch.com
December 31
Rag Bag Cabaret 6:30pm
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3 Rosamond St. E., Almonte info@mvtm.ca 613-256-3754 mvtm.ca
PERTH
Tuesdays
Brock Zeman
8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
Wednesdays
Open Celtic Jam 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
Fridays
Scottish Country Dancing 9:30am McMartin House 125 Gore St. E. 613-264-2767
December 6 - 9, 13 - 16
Hansel & Gretel
Dec 6 - 7, 13 - 14 at 7:30pm Dec 8 - 9, 15 - 16 at 2:00pm Full Circle Theatre 613-267-1884 barndoorproductions.ca
December 7
The Everything Craft Event 4:00pm - 9:00pm Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa 82 Peter St. 613-326-0082 perthparksideinnandspa.com
Ennis Sisters Xmas Show 7:30pm Perth & District Collegiate Institute
13 Victoria St. 613-485-6434 Ticketsplease.ca
Tom Watson
8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
Tom Savage 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 8
Local Colours Gift Show 9:00am - 5:00pm McMartin House
125 Gore St. E. Brea Lawrenson
9:00pm
Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 9
Christmas Tea 2:00pm Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa
82 Peter St. 613-267-2152 perthparksideinnandspa.com
Breakfast w/Santa Start Time TBA Michael's Table 110 Gore St. 613-267-0008 www.michaelstable.ca
December 14
Jono Townsend 8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
Danielle Hewitt 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 15
Ladies of the Tay Xmas Market 10:00am - 3:00pm Perth Legion 26 Beckwith St E. rcl244@ymail.com 613-267-4400
Meet Santa 10:00am Crystal Palace 63 Gore St. E.
December 15
Shawn McCullough 8:00pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com Poetic Justice 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 18
Perth Citizens' Band Xmas Concert 7:30pm St. James the Apostle Anglican Church 12 Harvey St., Drummond 613-256-4221 stjamesperth@superaje.com
December 20
Peter Brown Jazz Trio 6:00pm - 9:00pm Parkside Bistro 82 Peter St. prbrown@magma.ca 613-257-2657 Peterbrown.ca
December 21
Stephen Mark Fisher 8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
Jesse Stone 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 22
Shawn McCullough 8:00pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
December 26
Matt Dickson 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 28
Jingle Boots: The Big Yellow Holiday Show
2:00pm Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E. 613-267-7469 studiotheatreperth.com
December 28
The Godfreys 8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub Oreillyspubperth.com
Shawn McCullough 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 29
Mission Impossible: Fallout 7:30pm Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E. 613-267-7469 studiotheatreperth.com
Poetic Justice 9:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
December 31
New Year's Eve Dinner 8:00pm - 12:30am 8:00pm - 12:30am 613-264-0050 www.perthmanor.com
New Year's Eve Party 8:00pm Golden Arrow Goldenarrowpub.com
SMITHS FALLS
Mondays
Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club
7:00pm Smiths Falls Legion
7 Main St. E. office95@cogeco.ca 613-256-4747
Pickle Ball 6:15pm - 8:30pm Chimo Public School Gym 11 Ross St. annemiskelly985@gmail. com
613-283-0482
Tuesdays
Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club
1:00pm Smiths Falls Legion
7 Main St. E. office95@cogeco.ca 613-256-4747
Public Swims
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gallipeau Recreation Centre
361 Queen St.
613-284-9916
Thursdays
Pickle Ball
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Chimo Public School Gym
11 Ross St. annemiskelly985@gmail. com
613-283-0482
Thursdays
Public Swims
12:00pm - 2:00pm Gallipeau Recreation Centre
361 Queen St.
613-284-9916
December 1 - 20
37th Annual Art Show
Heritage House Museum 11 Old Sly's Rd
613-283-6311
heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
December 6
Serice of Remembrance
11:30am
Trinity United Church 41 Market St.
Pictures with Santa 6:00pm
Smiths Falls Civitan
December 6 - 7
20th Annual Festival of Trees
Public Viewing of TreesDec 6 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Raffle and Auction of TreesDec 7 Hall opens at 6:00pm
December 7
Xmas Open House
Dec 7 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 8 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Heather's Studio 94 Beckwith St. Movie Night
6:00pm
Trinity United Church 41 Market St.
Christmas Extravaganza
6:00pm Gallipeau Centre Theatre
December 8
Breakfast with Santa 10:00am - 12:00pm Upper Hanley Hall 30 McGill St. N.
613-206-4316
Christmas Parade
5:00pm Starts at Smiths Falls Community Centre
Ends at Kinsmen Pavilion
613-283-2690
December 9
Breakfast with Santa 9:00am - 11:00pm Smiths Falls Legion
7 Main St. E.
613-283-2690
December 7 - 9, 13 - 16
Panto: Beauty & the Beast
Dec 7, 13 - 14 at 7:30pm
Dec 8 - 9, 15 - 16 at 2pm
Station Theatre 53 Victoria Ave.
613-283-0300
Smithsfallstheatre.com
December 12
A Tribute to Paul Smith
7:00pm SFDCI Cafetorium
Deck the Small Halls
7:30pm Lombardy Aricultural Hall 6 Kelly Road, Lombardy ontariosmallhalls.com
613-402-1425
December 13
Community Holiday Dinner
4:30pm - 6:00pm SFDCI
299 Percy St.
December 14
East Region OPP Pulling for United Way!
10:30am - 3:30pm Settlers Ridge Centre 275 Brockville Street aelsner@unitedwaylanarkcounty.ca
613-253-9074
December 15
Milk and Cookies with Santa 10:00am - 1:00pm Smiths Falls Kia
Craft & Vendor Show 11:00am - 4:00pm Smiths Falls Legion
December 16
Lessons & Carols for Christmas
4:00pm St. John's Anglican Church
2 George Street South
December 19
Old Time Christmas 7:00pm Westminster Presbyterian Church 11 Church St. W. info@scottwoods.ca
1-855-726-8896 www.scottwoods.ca
December 21
A Rhythmfoot Xmas
8:00pm Station Theatre 53 Victoria Ave. smithsfallstheatre.com
December 22
Rock The Hall - A Basic White Christmas: Featuring Campbell Woods 8:00pm - 1:00am Royal Canadian Legion 7 Main St E
WESTPORT & RIDEAU LAKES
December 7
MonkeyJunk
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 8
Jeff Callery & Wade Foster Xmas
6:00pm - 10:00pm The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 12
Open Mic w/Shawn McCullough
6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 14
John Wilberforce
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 15
Young Petty Stones
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 19
Open Mic w/Shawn McCullough
6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 21
Healy & Orr Rock 'n Roll
Christmas
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 22
Jazz w/Spencer Evans
9:00pm - 11:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 24
Carol Sing & Candle Lighting Service
7:00pm
Westport United Church 27 Spring St.
December 26
Open Mic w/Shawn
6:30pm - 9:30pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 28
Henry Norwood
7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 29
Henry Norwood
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
December 31
New Year's Eve w/Turpin's Trail
7:00pm - 1:00am
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com
REGIONAL
December 15
Pancake Breakfast with Santa 8:30am - 11:00am Centennial Hall
152 Church St. Franktown
December 16
The Last Bell Christmas Market
10:00am - 4:00pm Middleville Community Centre
4203 Wolf Grove Rd., Lanark degrandmont_30@hotmail. com
613-697-7372
