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Festival of Good Cheer 2014

Perth OntarioOn Saturday, November 22nd, 2014, the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA hosts the Annual FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER, a shopping festival extravaganza in Downtown Perth. Vendors will be located in the Crystal Palace from 10am to 3pm, come and shop locally amongst the beautifully decorated Community Christmas Trees! Downtown merchants will have lots of in-store specials, and there will be live music at locations within the downtown. For further information emailbia@perth.ca or call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311.

KOBO TOWN performs at GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT FUNDRAISER

Perth Citizen's BandSaturday, November 15, 2014 doors open at the Civitan Hall (6787 Hwy. #43) at 7pm, for KOBO TOWN, a Toronto-based calypso-type band, with a diverse mix of Caribbean and other influences. Band performs at 8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance at Coutts & Company, or $22 at the door. Proceeds to the GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT.

Annual Franktown Craft Fair & Luncheon

ID-10010495Annual Franktown Craft Fair & Luncheon
Saturday November 15th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Centennial Hall, 152 Church St. Franktown
Home-made baking, sewing, knitting, crafts, gift items and much much more.

Lunch: Homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert coffee/tea

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2014

ID-1001305On Friday, November 21st, 2014 the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA presents the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS adjacent the Crystal Palace and in the Tay Basin. The fun begins at 6pm with music and a bonfire beside the Palace, followed by a fireworks display at 6:30pm sharp. After the fireworks, the Crystal Palace will opened for the mass lighting of the Community Christmas Trees. This is the BIA’s way of ringing in the Christmas and Shopping season in Downtown Heritage Perth. For information please call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311 or bia@perth.ca.

CHORAL EVENSONG AT ST. JAMES CHURCH

Perth OntarioThe ancient – and modern – service of EVENSONG is being offered at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth on Sundays evenings this fall. The service follows Evening Prayer in the Book of Common Prayer which is noted for its contemplative and spiritual language, and beautiful music. All are welcome!

Dates: Sundays November 16th and November 30th at 4pm.

The Advent Procession with Carols will take place, a very different sort of carol service which anticipates the joyful season of Christmas. St. James Church is located at the corners of Drummond and Harvey Street. Please call the church office at 613-267-1163 or see the website at stjamesperth.ca.

PPAC presents DENIS CHANG GYPSY JASS QUARTET

Denis Chang Gypsy Jazz QuartetPERTH PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE presents, on Friday, November 14th, 2014, DENIS CHANG GYPSY QUARTET. All shows take place in the comfortable and accessible Mason Theatre of the Perth & District Collegiate Institute. Series tickets are a great deal, but single tickets are also available from Tickets Please, 613-485-6434, or www.ticketsplease.ca.

Going Country with Champions For Kids

ceIf you like country music, the CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Perth & District Collegiate Institute. The GOING COUNTRY FOR CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS concert will feature the likes of RYAN COOK, KELLY SLOAN and the RICHMOND RAMBLERS. The evening starts at 7pm. Tickets cost $12.50 in advance and can be purchased online at www.ticketsplease.ca or are available at the door for $15. For more information please check the school board’s website at www.ucdsb.on.ca/ucdsbnews/20142015schoolyear/october2014/pages/goingcoun…

CODE’S MILL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Perth OntarioThe Merchants of Code’s Mill present THE CODE’S MILL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Saturday and Sunday, November 8th and 9th, 2014 from 11am to 4pm (17 WIlson St. East, Perth). Fun and entertainment for the whole family. www.codesmillatrium.com or www.facebook.com/codesmill. Sponsored by Coutts Coffee, Fiddlehead’s Bar & Grill, Kelly’s Flowers and Gift Boutique, Groundwaves; and The Curly Red Head.

Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour

ID-10010495One of the longest running tours in Eastern Ontario, The Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour continues to attract new artists while maintaining a core of favorites with collectors.

Located in the heart of the Rideau Lakes district concentrated around the villages of Portland, Philipsville and Chaffey’s Locks, the 2014 tour will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4th, 5th and 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At some studios you will meet surprise guest artists who are unadvertised but are invited by their hosts. The goal is to have more than one artist at each stop to make your tour experience more enjoyable. You will find paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and woodworking for your home and garden.

For more information contact Margaret Kelk 613-272-2604 or visit our website at http://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com

Canada Day at Conlon Farm

ID-10098086On Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 Come CELEBRATE CANADA DAY at Conlon Farm! The fun begins with a BBQ special at the Chalet. Join the Kiwanis Club of Perth members for their Classic Kids’ Games on the Soccer Fields at 5pm, followed by music on the main stage starting at 7pm. FREE Canada Day cake will be served mid-evening, and a spectacular fireworks display will end things on a high note, it starts at 10pm sharp. Come early to save your spot on the hill for the show! Call 1-855-326-1947 or email kfox@perth.ca for more information.