On Monday November 28, 2011 the annual CP Rail Holiday Train rolls into Perth, in aid of the Perth & District Food Bank. The festive locomotive, which will travel across Canada to raise funds for local food banks, will arrive at the Wilson Street West CP Rail tracks at 9:40am. As the stage unfolds, the crowd will be treated to musical performances by Valdy and The Brothers Dube. Guest appearances will be made by Deputy Mayor John Gemmell, Reps of the Perth Food Bank and Father Christmas! Everyone is invited to attend!

The Perth & District Food Bank volunteers will be set-up to accept donations of non-perishable food items and cash, and the folks at Foodsmiths will offer hot chocolate in exchange for a donation.

Please note that Wilson Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Harris Street and Highway #7, in order to accommodate the train’s arrival. Limited parking is available at the Perth Indoor Pool. It’s anticipated the train will depart at approximately 10:45am.

For more information please contact the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2240.

Support a Residential Hospice for Lanark County residents living with life-limiting illnesses. Dignity House Hospice is committed to bringing a residential hospice to Lanark County. Eveything is in place…that is except for funding. All our programs are supported through financial donations. At this time there is no funding from any government sectors. Let’s show our neighbours and the rest of Ontario that we care about end-of-life care.

Attend the Hospice Hop on November 12, 2011, where every cent raised goes directly to the Residential Hospice Fund. Doors open at 6:30pm at the Civitan Club of Perth on Hwy 43. Dinner will be served at 7:15pm and Eddy and The Stingrays will start playing at 8pm. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, 50-50 draws, quilt raffle and surprise game! Have a fun-filled evening for a good cause! Tickets are $50 per person with a $25 income tax receipt.

For more info see www.dignityhousehospice.ca

The colder months are coming so there won’t be many more outdoor concerts in Stewart Park. If you are ever in the mood for some live entertainment this fall and winter, be sure to stop by O’Reilly’s Pub & Restaurant.

Every Tuesday Night they feature Brock Zeman Live
Every Other Wednesday they have Live Open Jam from Sep 28th onward.

So if you have some friends in town, or you want to do something different on a Wednesday or Tuesday night, make your way over to O’reilly’s Pub. They have great food in a relaxed atmosphere. They offer sandwiches, wraps, burgers steaks, ribs and chicken as well as a kids menu. With 14 different beers on tap, from domestic, premium and imported, as well as bottled beer, you are sure to get your thirst quenched.

O’Reilly’s Pub is located at 43 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1H4
To find out more about other live events visit their website at www.oreillyspubperth.com.
For more information call 613-267-7994.

Ground Waves in Perth is celebrating – and showcasing – the season’s bounty, and you’re invited to join the fun from October 6 – 16, 2011! Ground Waves is located at 17 Wilson St. E. (Code’s Mill) Perth, Ontario.

To learn more, follow the posted link on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/groundwavesforfun

The funniest man in Canada is taking his music and comedy from coast to coast on his “You’ll Never Laugh This Hard Again” tour stopping in Perth Ontario on October 29, 2011!

Tickets to Jimmy Flynn’s Oct. 29 show at Farrell Hall are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The tickets are available exclusively at Shadowfax in Perth, 613-267-6817.

For ticket information visit: www.shadowfax.on.ca

Come and relive the Johnny Cash experience with Bill Cayley and his “June Carter-Cash” as these two amazing preformers preform the legendary songs that Johnny and June performed. Bill Cayley creates an evening of the history, the sound, and the spirit of Johnny Cash. Spark your memories and reawaken the feeling that Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash produced for fans all over the world.

This exciting show will be taking place Saturday September 24th, 2011, at Perth Collegiate (13 Victoria Street, Perth, ON) starting at 8:00 p.m. Doors open a half hour before show time. No reserved seating. Tickets are $25.00
each and available by calling 1-877-571-5551.

Without the Community Organizations of Perth, many people in the local community would be in need of multiple services. To maintain services to community members, the community organizations of Perth rely on donations from individuals and businesses to provide vital services to the community.

R Tuck Productions mandate and mission is to provide entertainment that supports your community. Since October of 2010 we have raised over $25,000 for local community groups, organizations, charities and non-profits throughout Canada. These dollars have supported programs and initiatives including community groups, youth groups, veteran services, community development, emergency response teams, children’s programs, search and rescue initiatives and food banks.

A one day sale of arts and crafts supplies including sewing, quilting, knitting, beading, tole painting, scrapbooking,drawing, oil and watercolor painting… You never know what you might find.

Vendors welcome. To reserve a table please call Lucie 613-283-6563.

Event starts at 9am – 1pm on Saturday September 24, 2011 at the Perth Civitan Hall.

Vintage Bicycle Fair at ECOTAY on August 7, 2011.

Few of us forget our childhood bike. In all its shiny, tasseled, and colorful glory it brought us pure joy and our first taste of freedom. As of late, our collective love affair with bikes is being rekindled, with adults around the country feeling a passion for cycles they haven’t experienced since their youth. You know the kind – the old-fashioned commuter bikes that you ride sitting upright, with sleek frames, wide handlebars, and leather handgrips and saddles. Their combination of utility, beauty, and efficiency inspires both design lust and nostalgia.

If you are a bike-lover, come to the Vintage Bicycle Fair at ECOTAY on Sunday, August 7 from 1-5pm for a fun-filled afternoon dedicated to the amazing world of the two-wheeled wonder. Take a roll down memory lane at the vintage bicycle display featuring models with names like Flyer; Stingray; Roadmaster, Phantom and Coast King.

The afternoon kicks off with a Vintage Bicycle Parade – a whimsical parade of bikes – old and new, an event for all ages. Bring your own gussied-up bike, wear a snazzy costume and join in!

After the parade, gear up for some interactive musical story telling at Doug Barr’s Children Show. His funtastic, musical-comedy concert will tickle everything from your toes to your nose. Find out what that sound is coming from inside his circus guitar; or how you can get those little trucks off your backs; or where Jeffrey’s talking jacket is hiding!

ECOTAY is located at 942 Upper Scotch Line at the corner of Menzies Munro Side Road, Tay Valley, Perth, Ontario

Get your super massage special for a limited time offer from Hands ‘n’ Soul Body Spirit Wellness serving Perth & Carleton Place Ontario.

Believe it or not, getting a massage has many benefits! Here are just a few…
• Boost immune system functioning.
• Healthier and better nourished skin.
• Improved circulation (lymph and blood).
• Reduces muscle tension & improves muscle tone.
• Supports elimination of toxins.
• Increases red blood cells.
• Reduces the effects of stress.
• Lessens pain or facilitates healing for certain conditions such as: old injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, head aches, eye strain, migraines, back pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and insomnia.
• Reduces anxiety & depression by raising mood elevation brain chemicals.

Treat yourself to a blissful yoga based massage today with massage therapist Beverley Rice-McLeod with Hands ‘n’ Soul Body Spirit Wellness. To book your massage call Beverley at 613-257-4733 or email beverley@handsnsoul.com.

The best of summer…three days of great music in a magnificent riverside park. It’s definitely worth the drive to Perth this weekend to enjoy this delightful FREE, family-friendly festival. Don’t miss it!

While you are visiting the Stewart Park Festival, be sure to drop by Ground Waves (located in Code’s Mill). They are offering $5 off purchases over $25 during the festival. Click Here for printable version of coupon.

Join us for the 21st Stewart Park Festival!

Under a canopy of majestic maple trees, the Stewart Park Festival in Downtown Heritage Perth brings together an eclectic variety of Canadian and International musicians for a great weekend of over 30 free outdoor concerts. The weekend has entertainment for everyone including children’s entertainment and an international food and artisans market.

For more information on the show times and performances visit www.stewartparkfestival.com.