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24th annual Women’s Fair Saturday to benefit Interval House
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By TARA GESNER tgesner@perfprint.ca
Photos by MICHAEL GAUTHIER
EMC Events – The eighth annual Maskeraid Halloween Parade in support of the Lanark County Food Bank took place under rainy skies, Oct. 27. Above, the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market takes part with an autumn-inspired float. Below, this fiery creature puts a scare in the crowd, from Valley Design Company. The parade is hosted by the Carleton Place Business Improvement Area. Main streets topic of first ever conference on heritage. – Page 2
FALL BACK Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. While you’re at it, why not also check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Hay East Fling on Saturday, Nov. 3 By TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@perfprint.ca
EMC Events – Local farmers promise the Lanark Hay East ‘Fling’ 2012 will be one of the biggest parties the county has ever seen. The Fling will take place on Nov. 3 starting at 7 p.m. at the Almonte Civitan Club with entertainment from the Bowes Brothers, a barbecue, Cake Challenge, silent auction and more. Dave Campbell is helping to organize the Hay East Fling and is encouraging everyone to come out and support local farmers. “It’s going to be one of the best parties Lanark County has ever had,” said Campbell. “After the drought this sum-
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mer everyone needs to come out, celebrate and help the farmers feed their cows and sheep.” The main goal for the event is to raise money for the transportation of the hay to the farmers in Lanark County. Proceeds will stay here in Lanark County. The hay has been donated from farmers out west. Now the farmers in the east just need help getting it to their hungry animals. Campbell is really looking forward to the event, especially after one of the last planning meetings before the big event. “We got a great committee and we are awfully excited for the event,” said Campbell.
“I have been humbled and overwhelmed with the support we are receiving. There are about 12 people on the committee from all over the Valley and everyone is having fun and working hard together.” The community has already donated $1,500 for the cause but Campbell stresses that they need more funds; he especially hopes that more corporate sponsors will help the farmers. “Hay is lining up in Alberta and Saskatchewan, they are doing their part and we need to do our part,” said Campbell. Donations can also be made at any Scotiabank location in the name of Hay East.
EMC Events – The 24th annual Women’s Fair in Carleton Place brings local businesses and women entrepreneurs to one superb venue – offering visitors a place to shop, win prizes, socialize and more importantly, support Lanark County Interval House (LCIH). The fair runs this Saturday (Nov. 3) in the upper halls of the Carleton Place arena. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. “This year we’ve made it a little bigger,” said Heather Whiting, volunteer/fundraising coordinator. “We are opening up both the salons upstairs at the arena.” With more than 50 vendors participating, it is the perfect occasion to shop for the holidays. Take advantage of several special promotions. There is something to find for every age group. “Items available include jewelry, baked goods, children’s clothing, crafts and so much more,” said Whiting. Visitors won’t be disappointed, she added. The day’s festivities include a silent auction (more than 50 unique items), cake raffle, lunch café (homemade and reasonably priced), fashion show, Yelp photo booth, vendor bingo contest (win a $100 shopping spree) and fun children’s activities. “inSPIRE Church swooped in to supply all the baked goods and breads for the café,” said Whiting, “and our volunteer committee is making sandwiches and chili.” What’s more, the first 100 visitors will receive an awesome Yelp canvas swag bag, filled with promotions and gift items from a number of local businesses and services. “Yelp is a social media group in Ottawa,” explained Whiting. “They let people know what’s going on in the area. It is the best way to find great local businesses.” The day’s door prize is a
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complete personal makeover – compliments of Angels Roost Studio & Spa, located at 2696 7th Line in Beckwith. The prize is valued at over $500. The fashion show commences at 2 p.m., featuring women’s outdoor clothing and footwear from Vamos Outdoors, located in Almonte at 14 Mill St. LCIH offers a number of programs and services (free and confidential), as well as emergency shelter to women and their children who are threatened by abuse and gender-based violence. The Women’s Fair is the signature fundraising event for LCIH, which faces considerable financial difficulties in today’s economy. On the organization’s website, Erin Lee-Todd, executive director, stated: “Without the Women’s Fair the agency would be required to raise many more thousands of dollars to offer the direct service supports to women in Lanark County.” “We typically raise between $10,000 to $12,000,” said Whiting, “and we really count on these funds for everything from buying groceries, paying the hydro bill, transportation and our outreach programs.” She said the fair wouldn’t be possible without the numerous volunteers. LCIH is so grateful. “We are grateful for the leadership of this group of volunteers and their tenacity to organize a well attended and valued event in the County of Lanark,” stated Lee-Todd. About LCIH Servicing Lanark County and Smiths Falls, LCIH officially opened in May 1979. In 2011, the facility provided residential service to more than 100 women and children, assisted 500 plus women and children by way of outreach programs, and managed in excess of 2,200 crisis calls. For additional information about the Women’s Fair or LCIH, visit www.lcih.org. It’s Back
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