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KEMPTVILLE Almonte Presbyterian Church Missions Yard & Bake sale. Saturday June 1, 8 am-1 pm, 111 Church St. Almonte. All proceeds to missions. Rain or shine. Battle of The Atlantic Parade and Commemorative Service, Almonte Legion Branch 240, Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m. at the riverside by the Old Town Hall. Euchre- 4 hand, May 30, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. (613)256-4179. Free Nordic Pole Walking Clinics-Learn “The Smarter Way to Walk”, Gemmill Park, Almonte, May 29, 6:30 PM. RSVP 613-623-2978 or jcrawford6122@hotmail.com Gourley Girls “Mississippi Relay for Life” Yard/Bake Sale, 8 a.m. Car Wash, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25. Blackburns Garage, Almonte (Corner of Main & Ottawa St.) Legion Branch 240, Saturday, May 26, Johnny Spinks, 3-7 p.m. Material Madness at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E., Saturday, May 25, 10-4. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group, Monday, May 27 from 7-9 p.m., Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings are last Monday of the month. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Social Supper, Monday, May 27, 6 p.m. Almonte Legion. Transportation and entertainment provided. Call Seniors Services to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services- Home Support Hikers- Beckwith Goodwood Marsh. May 29. Hike and picnic. 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mission Yard and Bake Sale. June 1. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Church Hall, 111 Church St. Monthly challenging discussions on Faith & Life, Sunday, May 26, 6 p.m. “Why does God allow suffering & so much evil in the world?” Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church, 273 Almonte St. 613-791-4811.
Aboriginal Hand Drumming Circle, The Moore House, Carleton Place. May 26, June 9, 23. No experience needed. Info; 613-850-2803, lanarkdrum@gmail.com Adult Bereavement Group, Wednesday, May 29 , 1:30-3:30 p.m Waterside Retirement Residence, 105 McNeely Rd., Carleton Place. Contact Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400. Adult Bereavement Walking Group, First Thursday of every month, (June 6), 6-8 p.m. Meet at Starbucks on the corner of Hwy 7 and McNeely Ave. Canada Veterans Hall of Valour, 167 Edmund St, will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily from Victoria Day weekend, until Labour Day weekend. Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Plant & Bake Sale, Saturday, May 25, 8:30-11 a.m. at Victoria School Gardens, 267 Edmund St. Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society’s 25th Anniversary potluck dinner. 6 p.m. June 5. St. Andrew’s Church Hall (Beckwith St. entrance). 613-257-4101. Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum opens for the summer season on Saturday, May 18, new exhibition “Traveling Through Time”. Open Monday through Saturday from 10-4 and Sundays 1-4. Fish Fry- St. Andrew’s Pres. Church, Bridge St. Carleton Place. Saturday, June 1st. 4:30-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets- Levi Home Hardware (Almonte); Remembrance Gift Shop (Carleton Place). Limited tickets at door. Take-out Available. 613-256-2376. Need to lose some weight?? TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings (6:30-8 pm), Legion, 177 George St., Carleton Place. (613) 257-5732.
Carwash, 9 a.m. bake/plant sale 10:30, salad & meat buffet 11-1, Saturday, June 1. St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Prescott St. Delicious Old Fashioned Meat Loaf Dinner, served by the Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodges, Odd Fellows Hall, 119 Clothier St East, May 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Info: 613-258-2258. Fish Fry- 33rd Annual Kemptville Masonic. North Grenville Municipal Center- June 1. 5-8:30 p.m. Music and dancing 6-10 p.m. Tickets: Big T’s Country Pawn Shop, Jim Perry Motor Sales, Pirate Cove Marina. North Grenville Photography Club, Meets 1st Wednesday every month, Old Fire Hall, Reuben Cr. Guest speaker, Peter MacCabe. Info; ngphotaclub.ca Ready for Kindergarten Parent SeminarOntario Early Years workshop for parents/children starting Kindergarten. South Branch Public School, 2649 Conc. Rd. June 6, 6-8 p.m. Register: 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374. Triple P, birth to 12 years seminar. The Power of Positive Parenting Practices. Ontario Early Years. South Branch Public School, 2649 Conc. Rd. Tuesdays June 4-18. 6-8 p.m. Register: 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374.
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a movie “Fireproof”- the story of a firefighter and his family. Community Dinner on May 25, 4:30-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 17 D’Arcy St. Everyone welcome. Early Childhood Screening Clinic- Birth to Five Years Old. Thursday May 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Perth and District Union Library, 30 Herriott Street 613-257-7121 ext. 247. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m., 190 Gore St E at The Table Community Food Centre with Connections. Call Naomi 613-267-6428 ext 6. Half-hour one-on-one computer help for beginners. Friday, May 24, 10-noon or Mon. , May 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Perth & District Union Public Library. Info and to sign up 613-267-1224. Lanark County Quilters Guild meeting, May 28, 7 PM. Lions’ Hall, Perth Fairgrounds. Guest; Garnet Smalley. Refreshments. Guests welcome. Lions Club Jamboree, Sunday, May 26, Lions Club Hall, Halton and Arther Streets. Music starts at 2 p.m. buffet meal around 5:30. Info: Nelda 613-264-9030, hall rental info: Edna 613267-2744, membership info: Bill 613-283-7753. Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Spiritual Cinema films that uplift and inspire shown last Sunday monthly at McMartin House, 2 p.m. May 26. fp@superaje.com Jim Deacove.
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Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Fri2nd Annual Steppin-In-To-Spring Dance, day each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, from 1-4 p.m. Music by Country Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610. Seven. Pierce’s Corners Hall. Supper to follow. Advance tickets only, call 613-489-3694. 4 hand euchre. Every Monday night. 7:30 MERRICKVILLE p.m. Christ Church, Ashton. Prizes, food. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 LEGO Club- Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m. Mer- p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good rickville Library. Ages 5-12. prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. May 24- Legion Dinner and Dance. Beef 4 hand euchre with lunch and prizes, every dinner 6 p.m. Entertainment: Hoffman & Hall- Friday, 7 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, man. 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-6240, (613)283May 25- Legion hosting the Zone Horse- 8482. shoes, 8 a.m. Come out to cheer on the players! 6 hand euchre with lunch, every Saturday, May 31- Legion Dinner and Dance. Pork 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 dinner 6 p.m. Entertainment: Fred duCharme Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482, (613)283-6240. Merrickville and District Historical Society Anniversary Service- St. Andrew’s United presents the CCM Company, May 29, 7:30 p.m Church, Bishop’s Mills. June 2, 11 a.m. Guest with guest speaker John McKenty, Author. Ste Speaker: Rev. Paul Vavasour. Special Music. PotMargeurite Bourgeoys School. luck lunch to follow in the Church Hall. Nordic Pole Walking Instruction Clinic. Annual Antique & Collector Car Show, May 25, 10 a.m. Community Centre parking lot. Flea Market & Craft Sale, Saturday and Sunday, 613-623-2978. May 25 and 26, Lombardy Fairgrounds. Off the Shelf- reading for adults. Wed. May Antique and Classic Car Club annual an29, 7 p.m. Library. 613-269-3326. tique & collector car show, flea market, craft sale. StoryTime, Fridays 10 a.m., theme: May 24, May 25 and 26. Lombardy Fair Grounds. Part Elephants. Merrickville Library. Info: 613-269- proceeds to Camp Quality. 3326. Antique Classic Car Club Annual Craft Wellness Talk: Eco-Health, with Dr West- Fair, Bake Sale & Quilt Display. Lombardy Agstrate, May 27, 6:30 p.m. Merrickville Library. ricultural Hall, May 25 & 26, 9-4 p.m. Info; 613Info: 613-269-3326. 283-6240 Beckwith and District Friendship Club will meet June 5, Centennial Hall for Pot Luck Supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquires PAKENHAM welcome. 613-253-1433. Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. MonSt Andrew’s United Church, 2585 County tague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd Rd 29, Pakenham. Saturday, May 25. 8 a.m.-1 S. (613)283-6240, (613)283-8482. p.m. Proceeds to St Andrew’s. Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Wed., Fri., 9 a.m., Rosedale Hall, Montague Twp. All welcome. (613)269-3944, www.moytaichi. com PERTH Christ Church Sorgasbord, June 2, Burritt’s Rapids Community Centre, 4:30-7 p.m. Are you trying to cope with a family memClub 55 Potluck, May 21, 5 PM. South ber suffering from a mental illness? NAMI sup- Elmsley Municipal Complex, Hwy 15. Guest port group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: speaker, Mary Cook. 283-2170. Community Lunch, Portland United Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Church, Tuesday, May 28, 12-1. Handicap accesMasonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members sible. All welcome. welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 Community Yard Sale, Saturday, June 1, or www.gordonpipeband.com 8-noon. Lombardy Agricultural Pavilion, LomCarnation Sales by Perth Rotary on Thurs- bardy Fair Grounds, Hwy 15. A Fund Raiser for day, May 30 at Shopper’s Drugs and Royal Bank the Lombardy Agricultural Society. Tables availfrom 10-2. Proceeds for Children Literacy. able, contact Carol 613-283-3631 by May 30. Community Dinner- May 25. 4:30-6 p.m. Fashion Show & Tea. June 2, 2 p.m. LomFirst Baptist Church, 17 D’Arcy St. followed by THE EMC - 23 - Thursday, May 23, 2013
bardy Agricultural Hall. Ticket: Vickie’s Specialty Shop or 613-283-1328. Forfar euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. Franktown Lilac Festival- May 25. All day activities for all ages. Fundraising Dance, Saturday June 1, 7 p.m1 a.m. Stewart Community Centre, Pakenham. Featuring Auctioneer; John O’Neill, music; The Ryan’s and Kyle Felhaver, special guest; Gail Gavan. Halladay Burial Place Annual Memorial Service. Sunday June 2nd, 2:30 p.m. Elgin. In case of rain, Elgin United Church. Ham and Bean Supper- Franktown Centennial Hall, 152 Church St. May 25, 4-7 p.m. Ham ‘N Jam, June 2, Clayton Community Hall, 2-6, supper at 5 p.m. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Heckston United Church yard sale, June 1, 8 a.m. Table rentals call Tina 613-258-4252. Bake sale and snack bar on site. Hot turkey dinner- May 25, Christ Church, Ashton. 1 sitting 5 p.m. Euchre to follow. Tickets from Marion 613-838-5405, Ruth 613-838-5404, Jim 613-253-2878. Indoor Yard Sale, Plant Sale, Bake Sale. May 25. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. Breakfast served 8-11 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Morton May Day Event- May 25. Morton Community Hall, 13 Judd St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Yard sale items, crafts, baking, more. North Gower United Church, fund-raising rummage sale & bake sale to support our Sunday School, Saturday, May 25, 8-2. 2332 Church St and Fourth Line in downtown North Gower. Info: Joan 613-489-9737 or Christine 613-4892808. North Gower United Church fund-raising rummage sale and bake sale to support our Sunday School, Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 2332 Church St and Fourth Line in downtown North Gower. Info: Joan 613-489-9737 or Christine 613-489-2808. Plant Sale, May 25, 9 a.m-noon, Christ Church, Ashton. Locally grown and proven perennials. Enhance your garden at minimum expense. Rideau Lakes Book Lovers Mystery Tea. Delta Town Hall, Monday, May 27, 2-4 p.m. Tickets at any branch of the Rideau Lakes Public Library. Info: 613-359-5315. Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society- Tour of Kiwi Gardens. Meet at Kiwi Gardens, 2 pm Wednesday June 5th. Further Info 613-2737492. Rideau Trail Association- May 25. Meet at Conlon Farm, 9 a.m. Level 2 hike. Leader: Gill 613-267-5756. Spring Fling Dance- May 25, Clayton Hall. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Music: Raisin Bag. Proceeds: Clayton Hall. Trinity United Church presents Gracenote with The Andy Duffy Flextet. Christian and other uplifitng music. Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m. Trinity United Church, Middleville. Info: 613259-5050. Union Hall Annual General Meeting. May 30, 7 p.m. Featuring a slide presentation of a Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia.
Visit the Sunday School Table- St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo during the Toledo Community Yard Sale. May 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Books, toys, homemade fudge, cold drinks. Westport Community Wide Garage Sale Extravaganza! Saturday, June 1st. 10% of sales being donated to Westport in Bloom and CPHC. Westport Village Community Wide Garage Sale Extravaganza! Saturday, June 1, rain or shine. 9 a.m. until it’s gone. % of proceeds going to support Westport in Bloom and CPHC. Info: 613-328-0501 or 613-273-8775. Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Lunch, St Paul’s United Church, Franktown. Saturday, May 25, in conjunction with the Franktown Lilac Festival. Yard sale starts at 7 a.m. bake sale and lunch at 10-2. Info: Jennifer Butler 613-257-4345. Yard-Bake Sale, Saturday, June 1, 9-noon, Newbliss Church Hall. Sponsor: Parish of Kitley ACW.
SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, 7:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Bake, craft and yard sale, Saturday, May 25, 8-1. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 11 Church St W. Lunch available. 613-283-6987. Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)8637729 local call or (613)283-3465. Bid Euchre, every Monday evening, 7 p.m. Canadian Room, Smiths Falls Legion Br 95. Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-2690. Duplicate Bridge- Every Monday evening 7 PM in the Lancaster Room, Smiths Falls Legion Br95 Duplicate bridge, every Monday night, Legion, 7 p.m. Partnership Terry Fagan 613-2836393. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, May 28, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Terry Fagan 613283-6393. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- May 28, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Fly-In Breakfast- Smiths Falls and Montague Airport. All welcome. June 2, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Kids Day, Friday, May 31, 10-3, County Fair Mall, 275 Brockville St. Join us for fun and information. Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital). Super Singles Dart League-Every Tuesday evening, 7 PM, Smiths Falls Legion. TGIF Dinner & Dance, May 24, Smiths Falls Legion Br 95, Steak BBQ, 6 PM. Music, Country Junk, 7 PM. Members, guests, public welcome! Last T.G.I.F until Sept!
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