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Almonte Horticultural Society hosts their annual Plant Sale, Saturday, May 11, 8:45-noon. Almonte Library parking lot. Perennials, herbs and annuals, books, Mother’s Day gifts available. (613)256-4517 or (613)257-7155 for info. Almonte Junior Civitan 6th annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, May 12, 8-11 a.m. Almonte Civitan Hall. Proceeds to support community projects. Annual Plant Sale, Almonte and District Horticultural Society. Healthy perennials, houseplants, vegetables, herbs. May 11, 9-noon. Library parking lot. 613-256-9712. Euchre- 4 hand, May 16, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. (613)256-4179. Legion Branch 240, Saturday, May 11, Simon Clarke, 3-7 p.m. May 20- 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 Home Support, General Diners Lunch, Tuesday, May 14, at the Mills Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Golden Oldies Lunch, Thursday, May 23, at the Mills Office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation provided. Call Seniors Services to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Music & Memories lunch program, Tuesday, May 21. Contact: Seniors Office 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296 for program information. Mills’ Seniors Services- Theatre “A Flea in Her Ear”. May 22. Dinner out and then to the theatre. To reserve 613-256-4700. Natural Talks, Shoppers Drug Mart, 376 Ottawa St., Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. Allison Cochran RMT. Get Ready for Spring & Summer “Cleansing & Detox”. The Almonte Fish and Game Club’s Annual meeting, May 13, 7:30 pm at the Almonte Curling Club. Len Dickenson, guest speaker, will have a power point presentation on Algonquin Land Distribution. “The Rosamonds: A Woven Family History.” Vernissage: May 18, 2-4 p.m. Exhibit: May 14-July 20. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Almonte. Info; 613-256-3754 ext.7
50+ Fitness, Canoe Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Info: 613-256-8339. Adult Bereavement walking group, Tuesday, May 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Starbucks, corner Hwy 7/McNeely Ave. Contact: Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400. Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society Annual General Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Barbara Walsh Room, Carleton Place Public Library. Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547. Carleton Place/Beckwith Home Support lunch brunch for Beckwith residents at the township office, 2nd Wednesday of month. Bingo afterwards. Info: 613-253-0733. Diabetes Consults available May 9 & 15. On-on-one counseling with RN and Dietitian. No referral or cost. Book appointment; 613-2842558. Early Childhood Screening Clinic- May 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Holy Name of Mary School, 110 Paterson St. 613-257-7121 ext. 247. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-2572779 ext 104 (or ext 100). Grief Recovery Group- May 21, 28. 6:308:30 p.m. Community Home Support Office, #11-50 Bennett St. Register: 613-267-6400. Lions Foundation of Dog Guides. May 18. Walk will start in the Mews, walk will begin at
1:30. Can walk with or without dog. Info: 613257-1847. There will be prizes after the walk. 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. Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 107 (or ext 100). Pflag Carleton Place and Lanark County Meeting, Monday, May 13, 7 p.m. Zion-Memorial United Church. Information: Jim MacGregor 613-283-2055. Single Parenting Support Group, Saturday, May 11, 1-4 p.m., 30 Bennett St. Playgroup with snacks for the children. Must call to register 613259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496. Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. May 16.
LEGO Club- Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. Merrickville Library. Ages 5-12. Lessons in braided mats, May 12 and 19, weaving May 19, spinning and English smocking whenever requested. Held at Beginning Again. 613-269-4238. May 10- Legion Dinner and Dance. Chicken dinner 6 p.m. Entertainment: Good N’ Country. May 14- Legion Annual General meeting including elections. 7 p.m. All members requested to attend. May 17- Legion Dinner and Dance. Ham dinner 6 p.m. Entertainment: Harry Adrain. Plant Sale- May 18, 9 a.m.-12. Across from Royal Bank. Organized by the Friends of the Library. StoryTime, Fridays 10 a.m., theme: May 10, Mother’s Day. Merrickville Library. Info: 613269-3326.
PAKENHAM KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk- Wednesday, May 15, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeeding support available. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. Branch Artisan meeting, at the North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Conc. Rd., Kemptville. May 21, 7 p.m. Info: 613-258-4382. New members welcome. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, Every Tuesday, 11:30 am.-1:30 p.m at the Early Years Centre (33 Clothier St) Info: 613-257-2779 ext 113 (or ext 100). Kemptville and Area Walking Group- Mon. May 13, Wed. May 15, Fri. May 17, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. (613)2584487. Sponsor: Health Unit. North Grenville Photography Club, Meets 1st Wednesday every month, Old Fire Hall, Reuben Cr. Guest speaker, Peter MacCabe. Info; ngphotaclub.ca North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leadership skills. Oxford-on-Rideau PS Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Friday, May 10, 5-7 p.m. 50 Water St., Oxford Mills. Tickets: at the door. http:// www.oxfordonrideau.ca/, 613-258-9518. South Branch Elementary School Plant & Bake Sale- May 11th, 9 am-Noon. Rain or Shine! 2649 Concession Rd. Silent Auction, Scholastic Book Fair and Theme Basket Raffle. In support of South Branch School. Spring Yard Sale, Saturday May 11, 9:30 a.m- 4:30 p.m. Salvation Army Thrift Store. 2 Oxford St., West, Kemptville
LANARK Euchre, every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. Lanark Legion Branch 395 will host a Musical Jamboree the 3rd Saturday of each month, 2 PM. All musicians welcomed. Opened to the public.
MERRICKVILLE Armchair Travels- India with Gill Melki. May 16, 2 p.m. Merrickville Library. 613-2693326. Fourth Annual Merrickville Goes Green Eco-Fair, Saturday, May 11, Merrickville Community Centre from 10-3.
Pakenham Horticultural Club meeting. Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. St. Andrew United Church. Spring flower show. Guest speaker is the Roseafrica judge, speaking on the Roseafrica flower show and gardens in South Africa). Info: Cheryl 613-624-5307. Plant sale, Saturday, May 18, 8-noon, at the Five Span bridge parking lot. Info: Cheryl 613624-5307.
PERTH Brooke Valley Spring Tour, May 18, 105, Visit two studios featuring a wide variety of unique and creative art. 613-267-8759. Canadian Gospel Music Assoc. award winning vocalist Ali Matthews in concert. May 11, 7 p.m. Asbury Free Methodist Church. Advance tickets. 613-267-2345. Community Dinner on May 11, 4:30-6 p.m. at St James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St. Everyone welcome. Community Dinner on May 18, 4:30-6 p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St.. Everyone welcome. Drop in for a movie on Tuesday, May 14, 4 pm, Perth & District Union Library. For kids ages 6 to 12. For more information, (613)267-1224. Drop in to the Open Knitting Group, Monday May 13, 1-3 pm, at the Perth & District Union Public Library. Bring your own knitting. (613)267-1224. Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at McMartin House, open to all adults, info: (613)267-5531. Garage Sale, Asbury Free Methodist Church, Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 144 Gore St., East. Proceeds to Dignity House. 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. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at The Table, 190 Gore St E. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100). Half-hour one-on-one computer help for beginners. Friday May 10, 10 am-noon or Monday May 13, 3:30-4:30 pm at the Perth & District Union Public Library. For more information and to sign up, (613)267-1224. Join Baby Time, stories and songs for babies ages 0 to 12 months and their parents or caregivers, Tuesday May 14, 9:30-10 am, Perth & District Union Public Library. To register, (613)2671224. Join Storytime for children ages 1-4 and their parents and caregivers, Wednesday May 15, 9:30-10 am, at the Perth & District Union Public Library. To register, (613)267-1224. Lanark County Camera Club meets Tuesday, May 28, 7 p.m., Algonquin College. Visitors welcome. Info: (613)264-2767, www.lccameraclub .com On Wednesday May 15 at 4 pm, the THE EMC - 19 - Thursday, May 9, 2013
Perth & District Union Public Library is showing the teen film, Beautiful Creatures. Drop in. (613)267-1224. Overeaters Anonymous- every Thursday 7 p.m. Salvation Army Family Centre, 40 North St. 613-264-5158. Parents and Children’s Group, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beckwith and Harvey). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 (or ext 100). Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. May 10. Info: (613)259-2569 or (613)283-8703. Perth Tay Seniors. Card game. Lions Hall. May 22, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. 613-2648252. Poetry writing workshop with spoken word poet Mary Pinkoski, Saturday May 11, 1-2:30 pm, the Perth & District Union Public Library. Must be ages 12 and up. To register, (613)2671224. Practice computer skills in a small group setting with tutor, Wednesday May 15, 10 am-noon, at the Perth & District Union Public Library. For more information, (613)267-1224. Presentations from the OPP on Internet Safety and Open Doors regarding Parenting the Axious Child. Light refreshments. Childcare available with advance notice. Call Drummond Central School to reserve a spot 613-267-4789. Rideau Trail Association/Canadian Wildlife Federation, Walk for Wildlife. Baird Trail, 2410 Herron Mills Rd., Saturday, May 11. Registration 10:30 a.m., walk at 11 a.m. Contact Susan Samila 613-264-1196. Seniors Exercise Class, CPHC Heart wise. Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., Perth Civitan Club. Aerobic/Strength/Stretch. Certified instructors. Info: 613-273-8672 or 613-272-0222. Please drop in. Simply Good Food, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Cook and eat a delicious and healthy meal with others at The Table Community Food Centre, 190 Gore St E. Drop by or contact Naomi 613-267-6428 ext 6. Super Sale- First Baptist Church, 17 D’Arcy St. May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bake table, books, DVDs, perennials, sporting goods, tools, silent auction. Super Sale- May 18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Baptist Church. Silent Auction. Super Sale, May 18, 9-1. First Baptist Church. 17 D’Arcy St. Books, bake sale, household goods, plants, sporting goods and tools. A silent auction featuring art work, furniture and photos. The Butterfly Fan Club, Perth & District Breast Cancer support Group, Thursday, May 16, 7-9 p.m., Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meetings, 3rd Thursday. The Salvation Army thrift Store, 49 Chambers St. 613-283-8311. May 1, fill a bag in 5 minutes contest, in store details; Mother’s Days, May 10 & 11, special gift for our moms; May 17, treasure hunt, in store details. The Salvation Army thrift Store, 51 Foster St., 613-267-6260. May 10, bag day, specific items; Mother’s Days, May 10 & 11, special gift for our moms; May 18, buy one get one free, specific items.
ABC Hall music jam and community potluck. Sat. May 11, 5 p.m. (3166 County Rd. 36). Potluck dinner 5 p.m., followed by musical entertainment and dancing 6-10 p.m. 613-273-2571. “All you can eat” Pancake Breakfast! Saturday, May 18, 8-11:30 A.m. Bethel United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Rd. Contact: 613283-7241. Canadian Hearing Society, Hearing Health Care Clinic, 10-3, Tuesday, May 21 at the Lanark County Community Health Centre. For appointments call 613-259-2182. Come Join Us Sunday morning at 10:30 am, Beckwith Baptist Church at the corner of Tennyson Road and 7th Line of Beckwith. Coffee and Fellowship time following the service. All are welcome. Elphin Presbyterian Church “Yard and Bake Sale”. Elphin Presbyterian Church Hall. May 17, 2-7 p.m. Euchre, Maberly Hall, Wednesday, May 22, 7 p.m. Info: Sue 613-268-2507, Doris 613-2645446, Lorraine 613-326-0622. Food for Fines at the Rideau Lakes Public Library, for the month of May, patrons can clean up their overdue fines with a non-perishable food donation. Info: 613-359-5315. Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, May 12, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m. “In My Shoes”, A Day for Caregivers. May 15, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free Methodist Church, Smiths Falls. Info/register; 613-264-0307, 1800511-1911 or alzrhull@storm.ca Sponsors; Alzheimer Society, CPHC, DCN. Kitley Elders potluck lunch. May 16, 12 noon. St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. All welcome. (613)284-0307. Mother’s Day ham supper, May 11, 5:30 p.m. Frankville Church Hall. Tickets: 613-2752608. (Take-outs available) Sponsor: Parish of Kitley ACW. Musician’s Circle- Thursday evenings. 7 p.m. ABC Hall, Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd). Network with fellow musicians. 613-2739005. New Horizon Club, May 22, 2 p.m. Burritts Rapids Community Hall, Rosedale Singers. Guests welcome. Call 613-269-2737. No Pain, No Shame, Born to Reign. Friday, May 10th, 7:30 p.m. Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church. 160 wayside Dr., Perth. Tickets available at the Church. Otter Lodge 100th Anniversary Open House and BBQ. Sat. May 11. 11-2. Otter Lodge building, 52 Blacksmith Rd., Lombardy. Celebrating 100 years in Masonry. Pancake Breakfast- Sat. May 11, 8-11 a.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. Kick-off to the Annual Toledo Ride-A-Thon! Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale Saturday 18 May. Delta Agricultural Hall. Doors open at 9:00 am. Rideau Trail Association- May 11- Baird Woods Trail “Walk for Wildlife”. Meet at Conlon Farm 10 a.m. Level 1+. Leader: Susan 613264-1196. Snow Road Snowmobile Club, Annual General Meeting, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. The Greater Ashton Community Assoc. presents Victoria Day Fireworks. Sun. May 19, 7:30 p.m. Cavanagh Community Centre, Ashton. Entertainment. Canteen. RURAL The Wizards, 50 & 60’s Dance, May 11, 8-12 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau 11-8, Multi-family Garage Sale. Saturday, Branch #542, Westport. Light lunch. May 11 8:00 am-3:30 pm. 1565 Lindsay Rd, Oxford Mills. Support Oxford Mills Sisterhood of Guiding. To Donate, call Ann at 613-258-2779. 1st Elmsley Scouts Group. Mother’s Day Brunch & Silent Auction, Sunday, May 12, 2013 SMITHS FALLS 10 am-2 pm Port Elmsley Hall, Station Road, Port Elmsley fundraiser for 1st Elmsley Scouts. 4 hand euchre, Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at 29th Annual Flea Market of amateur radio Pierce’s Corners Hall, 3048 Pierce Rd., North equipment, Saturday, May 11, 9-noon, Smiths Gower. Light lunch. Info: (613)489-1684. All Falls Curling & Squash Club. Sponsor: Rideau welcome. Lakes Amateur Radio Club. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. See Smiths Falls page 20