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16th Annual IODE Harvest Craft Show
October 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Full day of crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carleton Place Arena – Upper Hall.
Free Admission, door prizes.
Homemade lunch available.
Forty-plus crafters.
Info: 613.257.2269 (Barbara Nauss)
In 2015 Labour Day is Monday September 7
Celebrate this year’s first Monday of September with your friends and family!
This holiday officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement, however, most of us only think of it as the last long weekend of the summer, a perfect occasion for one last BBQ or canoe trip. Many seasonal attractions and vendors close after the labour day long weekend and it is generally the start of the fall shoulder season for tourist attractions.
Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics, fairs, festivals and fireworks displays.
For teenagers and other students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year. Canadian football fans may spend a large proportion of the weekend watching the Labour Day Classic matches live or on television.
The Labour Day Classic consists of three games between high ranking teams in the Canadian Football League. One match is played on the Sunday before Labour Day and two on Labour Day.
Cobra Pools and Spas presents Hydropool’s Hot Tub & Swim Spa sale this weekend at Barons Inn in Carleton Place. Receive thousands of dollars in savings when you buy one of Hydropool’s endless pools or hot tubs. Come browse the largest display of hot tubs and swim spas in the region, check out the selection of salt water and self cleaning models available.
To find the best hot tub or endless pool for you visit the Hydropool website and read their hot tub and swim spa guide. You can even read about their products and services.
These savings are available this weekend ONLY, so don’t miss your chance to save up to $3,000 from Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1.
Take advantage of HUGE additional savings on tubs and swim spas when you downlaod the coupon. Don’t delay, come see the huge selection of hot tubs and lap pools available from Hydropool at huge discounts! Admission and Parking are FREE!!!!
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is selling rain barrels in an effort to conserve water this coming spring and summer. Help our community save water this summer by participating in the purchase of a rain barrel. Order your rain barrel in advance! $55, includes rain barrel, filter basket, overflow adaptor, 1.2m overflow pipe and spigot
*your choice of colour: grey, white, black, blue or terracotta
This deal is better than you’ll find at hardware stores like Home Depot, so don’t miss out!
Pick up is from 9am-1pm in: Carleton Place Mississippi Valley Conservation Centre 10 9070 Hwy 7, Carleton Place ON,
or
Kinburn Community Centre 3045 Kinburn Side Road, Kinburn ON
Order online at www.rainbarrel.ca/mvca or call Alyssa at 613-253-0006 ext. 267
*we are also looking for volunteers to help with this sale!
Come and join us on November 23 from 9am-2pm for a great local cause. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Lanark County Interval House and browse our 50+ tables of gently used goods at the Carleton Place Arena.
We’ll be selling used toys, books , movies, games and much more. Local artisans and businesses will be showcasing their talents and products as well. The first 100 customers will receive a box full of goodies from local businesses and organizations.
This is a free community event. Egg Nog will be served all day long too.
If you wish to have a table to sell items contact us at creative.minds@live.ca, tables are $15.
Show your holiday spirit this year by supporting a great local cause while finding gently used treasures.
This coming November 9 from 10am-5pm Carleton Place welcomes you to the art show and sale of local artists’ installments.
Meet the artists in their studios or at local arts related businesses in the town of Carleton Place, and discuss their works and art history. A variety of media will be on display including pottery, painting, glass, encaustic, photography and more.
For more information visit:
carletonplacearttourandsale.wordpress.com
Tour maps are available at CP Chamber of Commerce 132 Coleman Street Surrounding Memories 77A Bridge Street Brush Strokes 129 Bridge Street
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We would like to recognize Kayla Horton, of Carleton Place, who was recognized as Rona’s new EcoLeader this past fall. She and her colleagues have a goal of eliminating waste in their workplace this year.
Horton will take initiatives to help the store and the community reduce pollution. There are six members in the committee along side Horton. Horton said that by 2011, (Rona has) a goal of zero waste altogether. Since the goal was set, Horton said, Rona has began with a number of changes, including recycling plastic, having a cardboard bailer, installing motion-censored lights, offering scrap wood to the community for firewood at no cost, recycling paint and more.
The store also accepts used blades, router bits, drill bits, hole saws and all alkaline batteries customers wish to dispose of at no charge. Horton is in charge of coming up with new ideas and putting them in practice with the help of the 6 member committee. During Horton’s free time, she works with children with special needs.
This year’s Carleton Place Citizen of the Year award goes to husband and wife team Wayne Drummond and Lorna Walsh Drummond! This award is given as the highest honour in Carleton Place Ontario.
The pair, who is known for running the Carleton Place Christmas Basket Fund, were pleased to take the opportunity to share about the local charity. While Carleton Place has always been a generous community that ensures people who need help don’t go without, Wayne said he hopes the people won’t stop giving when they can, as the program does not receive funding from any other sources.
The Drummonds have been married for 45 years. “We were high school sweethearts,” said Lorna.
Volunteering is a large part of the award, however attitude and being an ambassador for the town are extremely important. Once a person is named citizen of the year, they automatically join the committee, helping to recognize future recipients for their hard work in the community.
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The race for the mayor’s seat here in Carleton Place is shaping up to be a close one, and with less than two weeks to go before everyone casts their votes, things are getting more exciting as the days go by. In fact, the mayoralty race here in town is considered as one of the contests people should pay attention to in Lanark County and all of eastern Ontario.
Seeking his third straight term as head of Carleton Place is incumbent Mayor Paul Dulmage, who’s facing a tough challenger in Councillor Wendy LeBlanc, who has gained an increase in popularity over the course of the campaign period. With a community of around 10,000 people, every vote counts, and both candidates know it.
LeBlanc was the first to announce her candidacy, kicking off her campaign on the 24th of June, giving her a good head start against Mayor Dulmage, who announced his candidacy for the post less than 24 hours before the closing of nominations on the 10th of September.
While LeBlanc has been campaigning aggressively since June, Dulmage has kept a low profile, only turning things up during these past 2 weeks.
The race is still tight, so keep an eye on updates to know the latest developments.
As the 1st Carleton Place-Comrie ‘Sister Cities Student Exchange’ continues for another 2 weeks, the first contingent of students, teachers and chaperones from Scotland are now making their way to Canada, and are set to arrive this afternoon at Ottawa airport.
The Student Exchange program’s opening ceremonies, which were held this August in Scotland, was undoubtedly a success. With the Scottish students arriving today, local students and residents are excited to welcome the contingent from Carleton Place’s twin community, Comrie. The exchange students will be staying in town until the 21st, and will be given a tour of some of the sights and sounds here in the region.
According to Jeff Maguire, Chairman of the Carleton Place Sister City Committee, they’re keen to play host to their friends from Comrie. When the contingent from Carleton Place went to Scotland in August, Jeff and his wife, Kathleen, were part of the 5 adults who went along as chaperones.
He adds that they got to know the students and teachers from Scotland very well, so it’s exciting to be able to spend more time with them once more.
Carleton Place and Comrie, a quaint village located in the Scottish Highlands, have been recognized as twin communities since 1992. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the twins, with celebrations and ceremonies taking place in both communities to mark the occasion.
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