Doors open at 1:00 pm All Proceeds go to the Ottawa Heart Institute Tickets are $20.00 each – Advance ticket sales only and limited quantity. Purchase at: Carleton Place Town Hall, Temptations, SRC Music, Johns’s Barber, Marks Cobbler, Naismith Pub and Nicholson’s Sundries. Catered by Waterfall Carting for more information call: 613-253-5046 or 613-257-4748.

Tickets for this year’s Ron & Jeff McMunn Heart Jam are available at the locations listed on the poster. Get yours early as this event always sells out. All proceeds go towards the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Date :

Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 2 to 8 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Arena – Upper Hall

Contact :

Website: http://downtowncarletonplace.com

Carleton Place’s 29th Annual Women’s Fair

Mark your calendar for November 4th, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Neelin Street Community Center (CP arena) for the Annual LCIH Women’s Fair.

Interval House is the only dedicated anti-violence organization in the County. From support services, crisis line, emergency shelter to outreach services and public education, Lanark County Interval House is reaching out, rising up and supporting women’s empowerment, strength and courage.

Date :

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Event location :

Carleton Place Arena
Neelin Street Community Center

Contact :

Pam Cupak
Phone contact: 613 257-3469
E-mail: fundraising@lcih.com
Website: http://www.lcih.org/

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3rd Annual Itty-bitty Art

The show is being held at the Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John St,  from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Free admission, and Free parking.  This Fall show is one of two annual events by Arts Carleton Place to raise funds for its High School Bursary program.

The 2017 recipients of the Arts Carleton Place Bursaries were: For Notre Dame Catholic High School: Ben Ivens, who is continuing his studies in Media Arts at Algonquin College and Jessica Neil who will be studying Applied Arts and Communications in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and  for Carleton Place High School recipient was Nick Busby.

The Fall show will feature 30 artists and artisans showcasing their work in the area of photography, visual arts (oil, acrylic, water colours and mix media), jewellery, fused glass, functional glass, knitting and sewing, pencil drawings, pottery and tableware, art dolls, ceramic folk art as well as cards and ornaments to list but a few of the gems available.

Date :

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Event location :

Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John St, Carleton Place, Canada

Contact :

Arts Carleton Place

Website: artscarletonplace.com

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Build a Mountain of Food

The Build a Mountain of Food is the biggest foodraiser for all food banks in Lanark County. The food collected during this event (along with holiday drives) provides enough overstock at the warehouse to carry us through to the end of January (maybe even February).

The grocery stores that are involved in this event provide pre-package bags of food items that we have asked for, plus our volunteers hand out our wish list if the bags don’t appeal.

Date :

Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 9 am

Event location :

Lanark County Food Bank-The Hunger Stop,
5 Allan Street, Carleton Place, Canada

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Safe food handling Certification

The Canadian Career Academy is pairing up with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit to provide the Food Handler Certification Program.

“Well informed food handlers provide safer foods, understand their responsibilities clearly and may improve the bottom line of a business, by reducing food waste and liability. While currently not mandatory in all areas of Ontario, food handler training is encouraged by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The health unit works with local food businesses to help meet their needs for training by providing options for learning and specific training aimed at specific groups.”

After completing a standardized closed book multiple choice exam and achieving a minimum grade of 70% you will receive a food handler certificate. Your certificate will be available within 15 days of completing your exam and is valid for 5 years.

Fee: $35.

Date :

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 9 am to 4 pm

Event location :

Canadian Career Academy
92 Bridge Street
Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V3
Canada

Contact :

Canadian Career Academy

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Fall/Winter Fashion Show

The Green Counter Boutique will host its Fall/Winter Fashion Show Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. at 18 Mill Street in Carleton Place.

Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on new arrivals.
A percentage of sales will be donated to the Carleton Place Hospital Auxiliary.

Date :

Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 2 – 4 pm

Event location :

18 Mill St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1T9, Canada

Contact :

The Green Counter Boutique
Phone contact: 613-492-0677
E-mail: thegreencounterboutique@rogers.com

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Carleton Place’s Bia annual Santa Claus Parade

This year’s parade theme is ‘Canada 150’. As Canada’s 150th Birthday year draws to a close. We will be inviting the public to participate in a parade all about Canada. The parade starts at 5:00 pm. Bridge Street will be closed starting at 4:00 pm. On this evening we welcome many to our downtown, as it has been a Carleton Place tradition for many years. Let’s all hope for a warm evening!

A completed participant registration form and payment of $25 will secure your place in the Canada 150 Santa Claus Parade.

Print the Santa Claus Participant Registration form.
Complete the form with your entry and contact information.
Scan and email the completed registration form to info@downtowncarletonplace.com.
You can also drop by the Downtown Carleton Place office:

If paying by cheque, please make it out to the “Downtown Carleton Place”.

Date :

Saturday, November 25, 2017  at 5 pm

Event location :

arambeck Community Centre
351 Bridge Street,
Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3H9

Contact :

Downtown Carleton Place BIA
Phone contact: 613-257-8049
Website: www.downtowncarletonplace.com

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Full Moon Walk – Carleton Place Community Labyrinth

You can choose to sit (or walk the labyrinth) in the moonlight and meditate OR recite a poem that has special meaning to you – which will help you get more energy and feel refreshed.

Date :

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Event location :

267 Edmund Street
K7C 3E8 Carleton Place

Contact :

Phone contact: +1 613-257-1014

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Country Harvest Music Show

This event is in its 8th year new location this year We will have a wide variety of Small business , Direct Sales and Crafters for this event. Admission is free. Ladies of the Tay bags to our first 50 Shoppers Vendor Bingo visit every vendor and enter to win a prize.

The Annual Country Harvest Music Show will take place on October 15th, 2017 at the upper hall of the Carleton Place arena. The evening is packed with great Ottawa Valley Country Music. The event is licenced and snacks are available during intermission. Tickets at $15 each are available at the arena office and at Carambeck Community Centre 351 Bridge Street Carleton Place as well as Graham’s Shoes 139 Bridge St. Carleton Place; Nicholson’s Sundries on Graham St. in Pakenham and Mark’s Cobbler Shop 98 Gore St. E. Perth.

Date :

Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 12pm to 4 pm

Event location :

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-253-5046
E-mail: bwhite@carletonplace.ca

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Get Crafty – Library Craft Club

A craft club for adults The Library provides all of the supplies, you just come and craft!

Date :

Monday, October 23, 2017 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Public Library,
101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

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Iode Annual Fall Craft Show

On October 28th, 2017 enjoy the annual charity event hosted by the Captain Hooper Chapter of the IODE. It features a full day of crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carleton Place Arena-Upper Hall.

Admission is free and there are door prizes. A homemade lunch will be served after 11:30 a.m. The show features 40 tables of crafts from eastern Ontario and the local area including charcoal, art pastel and pencil drawings, jewellery, photography, quilted items, handmade bags, assorted teas and spices, candles, Christmas decorations, stained glass, chocolate, honey, jams, garlic, emu products, and much more. Get a great start on your holiday shopping and decorating!

Date :

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Event location :

Carleton Place Arena
75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-257-2269

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Trick or Treat Day 2017

This day is all about the kids! Old fashion trick or treating in our BIA. The event starts at 10:00 am and ends at 1:00 pm.

Kids Wear your Costumes!

• Trick or Treating at Participating Businesses
• Wagon Rides
• Haunted Alley
• Other Surprises

Date :

Saturday, October 28,2017 from 10 am to 1 pm

Event location :

At Participating BIA Businesses

136 Bridge Street
Carleton Place, ON
K7C 2V5

Contact :

Website: http://downtowncarletonplace.com/downtown-trick-or-treat-day/

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Happy Labour day!

Labour Day (Labor Day in the United States) is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. For most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers’ Day, which occurs on 1 May.
In Canada and the United States, Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and considered the unofficial end of summer, with summer vacations ending and students returning to school around then.

The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal for the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations”, followed by a festival for the workers and their friends and families. This became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the Labor movement.

Labor Day is called the “unofficial end of summer” because it marks the end of the cultural summer season. Many take their two-week vacations during the two weeks ending Labor Day weekend. Many fall activities, such as school and sports begin about this time.

Date :

Monday, September 4, 2017 | all day

Event location :
Carleton Place, ON

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Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival

Welcome to The Fall 400™ Dragon Boat Festival!

On September 09, 2017, the town of Carleton Place will once again find Riverside Park teaming with excitement. Preparing for another successful year, we plan on another full festival with over 1000 paddlers and drummers coursing across the finish line with a large number of spectators cheering them on. Visitors from all over Eastern Ontario are drawn to this event.

Come, be a part of the The Fall 400™ Dragon Boat Festival – Carleton Place’s newest tradition and one of the world’s oldest.

The mission of the Festival Committee is to host the best (fun & well-run) small, one-day dragon-boat event in Eastern Ontario.  We are a non-profit organization that returns 100% of the proceeds back to the community.

This festival provides a close-up view of the dragon boats. The entire race is in full view from the banks of the Mississippi. All proceeds from this fun, well-run dragon-boat event are returned to the community. Since it began in 2002, more than $40,500 has been donated to local organizations! In addition to the exciting races you’ll also find entertainment in Riverside Park, activities for kids, food and merchandise. Check for information about races, rules and fees.

The 2017 race card is here.

Date :

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Event location :

Riverside Park and Beach
Carleton Place

Contact :

Website: http://www.fall400.com/

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Lanark County Harvest Festival 2017

Get fresh with a local farmer at the annual Lanark County Harvest Festival and celebrate Lanark County’s producers and artisans!

The Lanark County Harvest Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the county’s harvest bounty with local producers, food seminars, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, local musicians and more.

Each year this event is hosted in a new Lanark County location, highlighting one of Lanark County’s unique communities. This year, Montague Township will be the featured community, showcasing its people, products and projects.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and this year’s event will be held at Beckwith Park, Beckwith.

Harvest Church Supper $12
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
at the Recreation Complex on site
Tickets will be available online at www.ticketsplease.ca

Date :

Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm

Event location :

Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line Beckwith,
Carleton Place, Canada

Contact :

Phone contact: +1 613-267-4200

Website: http://www.harvestfestival.ca/

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Carleton Place Fun Fair

Will have a startion at the park with my goods! The Name theme will be the “Stone Soldiers” theme. I hope you can make it out. Should be a good day 🙂

Date :

Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11 am

Event location :

Riverside Park and Beach,
Carleton Place, Canada

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Take back the night

For the past several years Carleton Place has been host to one of the most well-attended rural Take Back the Night Marches in Canada. Even on the soggiest of nights local residents turn out with their banners and noise-makers in record numbers. All to demand that a womanʼs right to walk our streets safely be upheld.

Take Back the Night is an action created to enable large numbers of women to publicly express our anger at the sexual violence that goes on and the victim blaming that accompanies it. Not every woman has been sexually assaulted, but every woman has been taught to fear it. We are told from the time we are young not to walk alone, not to go out after dark, to avoid strangers and to avoid dangerous areas of town. This advice is useless in the face of the reality that the largest number of women experience violence in their own home, at the hand of someone they know. The Take Back the Night March is a public protest organized by women, for women. It serves as a means for women to unite and voice our desire to end the fear and perceived responsibility women experience when it comes to sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of violence.

Date :

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Event location :

Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

Contact :

Brianne Luckasavitch
Phone contat: 613-257-3469 or visit www.lcih.org/events/

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The Brett Pearson Run for your life walk/Run

The Brett Pearson Run For Your Life Walk/Run will take place on September 23rd, 2017 in Carleton Place.

Among some of the activities at The Brett Pearson Run for Your Life on September 23 are the 5km walk, 5 km run and 10 km relay. This all happens on the Mississippi River Walk Trail, the most scenic path in Carleton Place. Scroll through the picturesque pictures below of the trail from the starting point to the turn around and then back to the finish line. There will be 2 water stations on the trail where volunteers will be handing out water in small paper cups. You may want to bring your own water bottle. A water filling station will be located at the start line.

When you register at cpdrugstrategy.com, click on Events, click on Brett Pearson Run 2017 and then events.com. , you will receive a Canada 150 T-shirt, racing bib, ticket for door prizes and much more. This package can be picked up at the on-line registration table on the day of the event at the main site Town Square, 15 Mill street.. I would be absulutely delighted to see you walk and run along with me. Let’s be there for each other on this day of support, kindness and compassion for each other. We promise to bring big smiles and fun. Sincerely, Nicole Pearson, mother of Brett Pearson.

Online registration closes at 8:00 PM on September 22 2017. Onsite registration is available on day of the event from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM: 15 Mill Street, Town Square, Carleton Place

To make a donation or print a pledge form click here.

View map of 5 km run/walk click here.

Date :

Saturday, September 23, 2017 – from 9 am to 1 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Town Square
(behind Carleton PlaceTown Hall)
15 Mill street, Carleton Place, ON

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Crafternoon Drop In

It’s a weekly crafty drop in for kids aged 7 and up.

Drop in anytime between 1:30 – 3:30 to do the fun craft. Stay for a few minutes, stay for a while and take part in the other fun activities we have going on each day at the library.

Date :

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Public Library,

101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

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Indoor Walking at Carambeck !

Join us at Carambeck for walking in the gymnasium and hallways. We welcome all walkers who want to take this advantage of our indoor walking space. No participation fee. For more information please call Jessica Smith 613-257-1704

Date :

Thursday, August 3, 2017 | 9:30am – 11:00am

Event location :

Carambeck Community Centre,

351 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3H9, Canada

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Goodwood Music Festival 2017

A group of local musicians have joined forces with the Township of Beckwith to host a Country Music Festival at Beckwith Park this summer to celebrate Canada’s 150thAnniversary! This festival will be held Friday August 4th– Sunday August 6th, 2017 featuring local Ottawa Valley Country Musicians. Daily, weekend and camping passes will be available. Rough camping included with showers and restroom facilities.

Entertainers confirmed: House Band: Wade Foster, Mark Lemieux, Roch Lafleur, Brad Scott, Maureen Young.

Date :

Friday, August 4, 2017 | 7 pm to 11:59 pm

Event location :

Beckwith Park

1319 9th Line, Carleton Place ON, K7C 3P2

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-283-9107
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Mississipi Society  Open Jam

At The Waterfront Gastropub, great food and fun are what we do best! Join us every week for fun filled nights of Karaoke, Open Jams and Live Entertainment.

Date :

Friday, August 4, 2017 | 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Event location :

Waterfront Gastropub

12 Bell St., Carleton Place ON, K7C 3G9

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-257-5755

Website: http://thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/
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Bia Bridge Street Summer Fest

Meet Downtown Carleton Place on the Mississippi! The much-anticipated Bridge St. Summer Fest (previously Bridge Street Bazaar) will be your new summer favourite. Boutique shopping, maker and vendor markets, Beatles Tribute Band and Redneck Limousine, Hometown Hearts Kidz Zone, Carleton Place Farmers’ Market, Wally’s Classic: National Log Lifting Competition, Scarlet Black & Lucy Loop, Hula Fun Zone, and Stalwart Beer Garden will be featured. The Stalwart beer garden will be 19+ only and will begin at 11 a.m. “Bridge St.

“Bridge St. Summer Fest is the flagship event of Downtown Carleton Place,” notes the organization. “This event promotes our vibrant downtown, its incredible merchants and our fabulous town as a whole.”

Entertainment Line-up

Main Stage: 
Carleton Place Community Band – 10 am -11 am
Beatles Tribute Band– 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club  – 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Redneck Limousine– 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

Wandering Entertainment and Post Office Lawn
The Monkey Man
The Dino Project 
Hoop You – Canada 150 – Hula Hoop Troupe

Wally’s Classic – National Log Lifting Competition 

Market Square
Carleton Place Farmers Market – Artisan’s Day
Hometown Hearts Kidz Zone

Date :

Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Event location :

Carleton Place – Downtown

Downtown Carleton Place, Carleton Place ON, K7C 2V5

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-216-2511

Website: http://downtowncarletonplace.com/bridge-st-summer-fest/

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Explore your World

Join us this morning for a fun event for 8-12 year olds called “Explore Your World”. It runs from 10-11am, and will include fun things like STEM activities, crafts, games, and more.

Registration is required, so please call the week before to register your child. We’d appreciate if parents stayed in the building, but for children over 8 years old, parents can leave a contact number for the session time.

Date :

Monday, July 10, 2017 from 10 to 11 am

Event location :

Carleton Place Public Library,
101 Beckwith St,
Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Contact :

Please call 257-2702 for more information, or to register.
Website: http://carletonplacelibrary.ca
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Une Heure de Conte en Francais

Our weekly French Storytime is for all ages, and is especially aimed at young ones just learning French. We’ll do songs and stories in both French and English, and a little bit of vocabulary just to round things out.

No registration is required for this. Just drop in a few minutes early, and join us!

Date :
Friday, July 14, 2017 | 10:30am – 11:00am

Event location :

Carleton Place Public Library,

101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Contact :

Please call at 257-2702 for more information.

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Old fashioned Community picnic

Our annual family picnic! This year, join us on July 16 as we “Picnic Like It’s 1916”. Join the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum on July 15th for an Old Fashioned Community Picnic. Spend the afternoon in the Victoria School Gardens and enjoy an old fashioned community picnic!

We are also offering two walking tours guided by local author Linda Seccaspina!

Bring a blanket and find a shady spot in the Victoria School Garden to eat your picnic. Treats and beverages will be available at a small cost. Live music, historical displays and visitors from the past make for an enjoyale afternoon. Dress in costume, or try on an outfit at our dress-up station.
This year you will be treated to the Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society’s Summer Flower Show, taking place inside the Museum. If you’ve never been to a flower show, you must see this! Decorative categories this year honour the Museum building’s past. They include “Teacher’s Pet” and Prisoner Behind Bars”!!

Date :

Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 12 pm to 4 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place K7C 3E8

Contact :
Phone call : +1 613-253-7013
e-mail : cpbheritagemuseum@bellnet.ca
Website: http://www.cpbheritagemuseum.com/

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Music at the GastoPub

At The Waterfront Gastropub, great food and fun are what we do best! Join us every week for fun filled nights of Karaoke, Open Jams and Live Entertainment. Taking our love of fine food, drink & good spirirts from the heart of the Capital to the shore of the Mississippi in beautiful Carlerton Place.

Date :

Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 3 to 6 pm

Event location :

The Waterfront Gastropub,

12 Bell St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1V9, Canada

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-257-5755
Website: http://www.thewaterfrontgastropub.ca/

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Home Regata Weekend by Carleton Canoe Club

Join the Carleton Place Canoe Club for the Home Regatta Weekend on July 22nd – 23rd, 2017.

The Carleton Place Canoe Club is a not-for-profit organization with over 120 years of history. Managed by volunteers and professional staff, we offer a variety of paddling programs which are designed to promote a positive self-image, an appreciation for the sport and the spirit of cooperation and fair play for participant’s ages 6 years old and up. Our programs provide a group environment where beginner and experienced paddlers can develop skills in all boats; singles, doubles, fours, as well as war canoe and dragon boat. Competitive programs provide the opportunity for all ages to compete in regattas throughout the region, right up to a Provincial and National level.

Coaches, staff and volunteers work hard to ensure the safety of all participants on the water. As well as being competent paddlers, all coaches at the club are certified through our National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), are confident swimmers and have Motor Boat Operator Certification. Safety boats are always within sight and ready to respond. To provide a safe and secure environment for our weekly summer camp programs the minimum ratio of staff to participant is 1:10. For all other kids programs, the minimum ratio of coaches to kids is 1:12.

Date :

Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 23, 2017

Event location :

Carleton Place Canoe Club
179 John St., Carleton Place, ON, K7C1N7

Contact :

Phone contact: (613) 257-1838
e-mail: info@cpcanoeclub.com
Website: http://www.cpcanoeclub.com/

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Notre Dame Catholic High School’s Teen Expo

After three successful years The Carleton Place Learning Expo returns to Carleton Place with the Teen Expo at Notre Dame High School on May 2nd from 11:30am until 4:30pm.

The goal of the Learning Expo has always been to provide a networking opportunity for parents, educators and local resources. The first 3 years of the event focused on children 0 to 6 years of age. With added interest in the event from a broader audience, organizers decided to introduce the new Teen Expo for 2017.

This event will take place in the beautiful new atrium at Notre Dame and focus on topics, businesses and services geared to youths 12-19 years of age. Admission is free and open to the public. If you are a parent, educator, grade 7-12 student or community service provider this is the perfect event for you.

Topics/displays:

    Career Planning – new emerging careers, career training, what do I want to be when I grow up, Recruiters, Resume writing, interview skills
    Technology – safe use, social media awareness, new technology, comparing brands/prices/packages
    Restorative Justice- Legal Aid
    Organizations that offer support to parents and youth
    Graduation – Prom – Fashion – Limo services, hair and makeup
    Drug and alcohol awareness & Addiction support
    Education resources – tutoring, GEDs, aptitude test, student counselor, Post-Secondary education – weighing the choices, Trade Schools
    Volunteering
    Life beyond grad – moving out – how to navigate the rental market, moving to a new community? What to know, what to research
    Life with teens – changing family dynamics, empty nesters
    Nutrition and Wellness – cooking, shopping, meal prep, staying active
    Travel – is now the time for an epic adventure? Study abroad opportunities
    PLAG/LGBTQ resources
    Youth Groups
    Extra-Curricular activities – sports, student council, art, Hobbies and passions
    Driving school
    Entrepreneurship – how to start the business of your dreams
    Insurance/Investments/Financial planning
    Mental Health support services
    Anxiety and Stress – coping skills for leaving the nest

Booth Fees – $30 for a table or $20 for a spot (Bring your own Table), Community Service and Not For Profit Groups – no charge. At minimum 450 staff and students will visit the Expo in what we hope will be the first event in a new annual tradition in our community.  Guest speakers and workshops will round out the event and all talks are also free to attend.

Date :

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

Event location :

Notre Dame Catholic High School,
157 McKenzie St.,
Carleton Place,
Canada

Contact :

Sarah Cavanagh at arizaconsulting1@gmail.com

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World Labyrinth Day Walk- “Walk as one at one”

A world-wide event, celebrating the labyrinth as a symbol for healing and peace, that included walks in 24 countries last year!

In recognition of World Labyrinth Day a global celebration of all labyrinths, join us as we ‘Walk as One at One’ along the grassy path of the recently constructed community labyrinth. If you are new to the labyrinth experience, this Saturday walk will be a perfect introduction for you. Volunteer members of the Labyrinth Committee will be available with information about the history & benefits of walking the labyrinth.

Also… register your World Labyrinth Day walk at the labyrinth and be part of our “150 Walks for Canada’s 150th” commemorative event.

World Labyrinth Day, declared in 1998 by The Labyrinth Society, brings people together globally to recognize the labyrinth as a symbol and tool for healing and peace.  This will be the 9th annual World Labyrinth Day, as we join individuals or groups from around the globe who will walk their local labyrinths at 1:00 pm. in their local time zones.  This world-wide event included walks in 24 countries last year, and it is estimated that more than 5,000 people participated.

The Community Labyrinth is located at the corner of George and Baines Streets, beside the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum. The stone-bordered grassy path is the focal point for Labyrinth Park, a peaceful garden filled with ornamental grasses, native trees, benches for sitting, and a wheelchair-accessible contemplation ring that encircles the labyrinth. The labyrinth was built starting in 2010, and construction was made possible by the Town of Carleton Place, individual, business and community sponsors, and a Trillium Foundation grant.

Date :

Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Community Labyrinth
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
267, Edmund Street

Contact :

Website: http://carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth.blogspot.ca/

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Free Comic Book & Local Hero Day

Meet Superheroes and Real Heroes!
Collect Free Comic Books!

Dress as your favourite hero. Collect FREE comic books with your Mission Card.

Mission card pick up:
BIA Office at 136 Bridge Street, and Total Rhythm Dance Studio at 55 Lansdowne Ave.
(please note: no mission card, no comic book. One mission card per family).

Attractions that day:

Capital City 501st Garrison Legion
The League of Super Heroes
Glass Slipper Princesses: Tink, Moana & Rapunzel
Party Plus 613
Dinosaur Project – Life size – T-Rex!
Caricature by Pablo
Face painting & Balloon Artists
Bryan & Sandy Kool Treats
Two Charity BBQs
Ocean Wave Fire Dept, OPP, Lanark Ambulance, Crime Stoppers
Reggie’s Bike Repair* Face Painting, Balloon Artists, Caricature by Pablo and BBQ ALL by donation.

Mascots will be:

Chase
Elmo
Pikachu
Mario
Luigi
Hello Kitty
Strawberry Shortcake
Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Leonardo
Hulk

Date :

Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm

Event location :

Downtown Carleton Place,
136 Bridge Street,
Carleton Place, Canada

Contact :

Downtown Carleton Place BIA

Website: http://downtowncarletonplace.com/free-comic-book-day-2017/

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Paint Night Fundraiser

Carleton Place Curling Club is hosting a paint night on Saturday April 8 at 7 pm. Cost is $40 per person.

Date :

Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 7 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Curling Club,
120 Patterson Cr.,
Carleton Place, Canada

Contact :

E-mail: Kelsey.brunton@cpcurling.ca

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Happy Mother’s Day 2017!

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.

Background
Early Mother’s Day celebrations can be dated back to the spring celebrations to honor Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, in ancient Greek civilization, according to some sources. Later, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom was traditionally a day for people to visit the church where they were baptized, although it now also celebrates motherhood in modern times.

Symbol
Early celebrations of Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother’s Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother’s Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.

What do people do on Mother’s day?
Many people remember their mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day.
Some people give cards, flowers, or chocolates, and/or make handmade items or special meals on Mother’s Day. Others take their mothers or mother figures to the movies, a restaurant, café, or a day in a park. Some mothers and mother figures also receive special gifts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gift vouchers for services or products.

Mother’s Day falls on different days depending on the countries where it is celebrated. It is held on the second Sunday of May in many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United States. It is held exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday in the United Kingdom. Sundays are usually non-school and non-working days in these countries.

Date:

Sunday, May 14, 2017 | all day

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High Tea and Fashion Show

St. Mary’s Parish Catholic Women’s League Presents: High Tea & Fashion Show at St. Mary’s Church Hall (28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place).

Fashions by the Wool Shop
Bake Table
Door Prizes
Finger Sandwiches & Desserts

Tickets are $20 for adults. For tickets please contact M.J Walsh 613-253-0477

Date :

Sunday, May 13, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm

Event location :

St. Mary’s Church Hall (28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place)

Contact :

Website: http://carletonplace.ca/

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Lanark Drum

The Drum is a sacred part of Native culture and represents the first sound we hear in our Mother’s womb her hearbeat. The songs we sing reflect native teachings and culture. Lanark Drum is open to all nations on the medicine wheel, all genders and all ages. Join us in learning traditional songs and share our truths with an open heart, without judgements.

Date :

Sunday, May 14, 2017 – second sunday each month | 1:30 pm to 4 pm

Event location :

Museum

267, Edmund Street, Carleton Place, ON

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-253-7013
Website: http://www.cpbheritagemuseum.com/

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Arts Carleton Place

Art Show and Sale. Free admission. Free Parking.

Date :

Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm

Event location :

Carleton Place Canoe Club,
179 John St,
Carleton Place, Canada

Contact :

Website: www.artscarletonplace.com

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Spring Mix Bonspiel in Carleton Place

Join the Carleton Place Curling Club for their Annual Spring Mixed Bonspiel on March 3rd – 4th, 2017.

Date:

Friday, March 3 to Saturday, March 4, 2017

Contact:
Phone contact: 613-257-7776
E-mail: jenn031869@gmail.com

Event location:
120 Patterson Crescent
Carleton Place, ON

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The “Good Year’s” Tribute Show

A 60’s & 70’s Musical Salute to the Carleton Place Area.  Music, Memories, and more!

Featuring:

Clarence Bowes
Dave “Brownie” Brown
Bernie Costello
Tom Gardiner
Mac Knowles
Lyle Dillabough & the Blue Ridge Waters Band
and more!

Tickets are $15 each and available at Temptions (117 Bridge St) and SRC Music (132 Moore St).  Proceeds to the Royal Canadian Legion

Date:

Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2 to 5 pm

Contact: Lyle Dillabough (
Phone contact: 613-253-0247
Email: lyleproductions@gmail.com

Event location:

177 George Street
Carleton Place, Ontario Canada

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Kid’s musical adventure with Tina and David

Join us at the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium on Thursday, March 16 at 10m for “Music with David & Tina”. This is a musical adventure aimed at children aged 3-9, and will have the whole family singing along.

This is a musical adventure aimed at children aged 3-9, and will have the whole family singing along. Tickets are on sale now at the Carleton Place Public Library for $3 each, and will be available at the door for $4.

Date:

Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 10 am to 11 am

Contact:

Phone contact: 613-257-2702

Event location:
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge Street
Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2V8 Canada

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St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland’s inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture.

St Patrick’s Day marks the feast day and anniversary of the death of a Christian missionary known as Patrick. He was born in the year 387, probably somewhere near the present day border between Scotland and England. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During this period, he became very religious and after six years he fled back to his family.

St Patrick’s Day celebrations were brought to Canada by Irish immigrants. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated, but is not an official holiday.
People who have an Irish background or enjoy Irish culture may hold Irish themed parties and serve traditional dishes, such as Colcannon or Irish stew. Colcannon is a dish of mashed potatoes mixed with kale or cabbage and Irish stew is traditionally made with lamb and root vegetables.

Symbol

The most widely-seen St Patrick’s Day symbols are the colors green, and sometimes orange, and the shamrock. The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and a registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland. It is the leaf of the clover plant, which grows on the ground, often among grass and an Irish Catholic symbol of the Holy Trinity. It is sometimes confused with the four-leaf clover, which is a variety of the three-leaf clover and is thought to bring good luck.

Date :
Friday, March 17, 2017 | All day

Event location :
Carleton Place, ON

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Junk and Disorderly: Fundraising Sale

The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will be having a Fundraising Sale – Junk and Disorderly! This event will be held on March 25th – 26th, 2017.

Date:
Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, March 26, 2017

Contact:

Phone contact: 613-253-7013
Website: http://www.cpbheritagemuseum.com/

Event location:

at the Museum,
267 Edmund Street Carleton Place

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This year’s Carleton Place Winter Carnival promises to be big and better than ever before! Some highlights will include: Merchant Market, chili lunch, musical performances, horse-drawn trolley rides, broom ball, shoot the puck, old-fashioned carnival games, free play zone, circus school, face painting, balloon animals, strolling performers and of course, not to forget, our Carnival Express.

Everything is FREE, with the exception of food items and merchandise inside the Merchant Market.

For additional information: www.cpwintercarnival.com

2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – FEBRUARY 20TH, 2016

Merchant Market
Inside CPHS Gymnasium from 10:00am-3:00pm
With over 30 vendors, you will not be disappointed with the nice selection of crafters, bakers, artisans and home-based businesses. Come in, out of the cold and take a browse around and support some local vendors!
To register as a vendor, click here!

Runamok Amusements
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Runamok Amusements will be joining us with a fantastic line-up of food and snack items. Cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, kettle chips, nachos, candy apples and more!

Circus School
Inside in the Canoe Club from 10:00am-3:00pm
Head into the Canoe Club and step into the Circus Ring! Join our friends from Orbital Talent who will be teaching the skills and thrills of being a circus performer! They will also be hosting fun demonstrations for you to watch and ask questions about too! To top it all off, each participant will receive an “Honorary Circus Performer” certificate to take home! Don’t miss out on the fun inside the Canoe Club!

ALL ABOARD!!! The Carnival Express
Running all day from 10:00am-4:00pm
We are thrilled to add this attraction for kids big and small. This train will take you on a short detour through and around the carnival grounds! Completely FREE and running all day from 10am-4pm. Look for the train station when you arrive to the Carnival!

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
Running all day from 10:00am-4:00pm. Pick-up/drop-off on corner of Hawthorne and John St and heading to OPP Outdoor Rink at 15 Coleman St.
Estimated to run every 30 minutes. Completely FREE to ride. Take a tour through a small part of Carleton Place from the Carnival and go and watch some Broomball at the OPP outdoor rink or play some hockey with some police officers!

Broom Ball
At OPP Outdoor Rink (15 Coleman St) from 10:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm
There will be 3 exhibition games to watch, so come out and learn all about broom ball. For those who wish to play and test out your skills, you MUST bring a helmet with a cage on it. Knee and elbow pads are also recommended. All other equipment will be supplied.

High Striker
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Swing the hammer and try to hit the bell! Can you do it?

Magic Mirrors
These fun, magic mirrors can make your arms look like spaghetti and your feet the size of pumpkins.

Chilly & Peskie
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Peskie, our friend from Mount Pakenham will be joining Chilly periodically during the day. You may just catch a glimpse of them and if you do – make sure to give them a HIGH FLIPPER and pose for a picture!

Midway Fun
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Lots of fun midway games to try out. Flippin’ Frog, Milk Jugs and Swing Ball, to name a few!

Circus Themed Photobooth
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00pm-4:00pm
Step under the big top and have some fun. Circus themed goodies will be there waiting for you and your imagination. Bring your cameras!

Beavers Campout
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Join the members of Carleton Place Scouting at their campsite. Sing along to some traditional camp out songs and learn all about knots. They will have hot chocolate and coffee for sale and you can check out their display of their year of scouting

Log Carving Demonstration
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Come and watch Billy Mountain’s Travelling Chainsaws carve up a beautiful circus themed creation! One lucky person will get to win the creation at the end of the day.

Shoot The Puck
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Hosted by Carleton Place Minor Hocky Association, come out and see what you’ve got against one of the Kings! Can you score against them?

Obstacle Races & Tug Of War
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 10:00am-4:00pm
Hosted by Hollywood/Fit Mom/Fit, Carleton Place
Do you have what it takes to make it through Hollywood Fit’s obstacle challenge?! Be the fastest team in one of two categories (single kid or parent/kid team) and walk away with bragging rights and a sweet winner’s package

Boardgames
Inside CPHS Cafetorium from 10:00am-4:00pm
Come in, out of the cold to play a game of cards or grab your friends and play a boardgame!

Face Painting / Balloon Animals
Inside in the Canoe Club from 10:30am-1:30pm
Come in to the Canoe Club to get a FREE face painting and/or balloon animal by Korny Klowns Entertainment!

Chili Lunch in support of CPHS Band
Served inside CPHS Cafetorium from 11:00am-1:00pm
Sit down to a nice, hot bowl of chili. *profits from lunch goes to the Carleton Place High School Band

Carleton Place High School Band
Performing inside CPHS Cafetorium from 11:00am-1:00pm
Sit down in the CPHS Cafetorium to enjoy a performance from some members of the CPHS band!

Jack Denovan
Outside stage from 11:00am-4:00pm
Ringmaster, DJ, Emcee, Superstar, Jack Denovan will be joining us once again this year to give you updates on the days events and keeping our performers in check and on schedule! Thank you Jack for coming back for the 2nd year in a row. Always so much fun having you part of the Carnival!

Hockey & Skating Fun
At the OPP / Ocean Wave Detachment (15 Coleman St) from 11:00pm-2:00pm
Brought to you by the Carleton Place OPP and Carleton Place Minor Hockey. Visit the Carleton Place OPP outdoors rink to take part in some hockey and skating fun! Members of the OPP will be on site for some skating and community hockey games along! Cheer on participants of the timbits hockey league as they play a fun game from 12:00pm – 12:30pm and learn about registration for minor hockey!

Andrew McDougall
Performing on our outside stage from 11:00am-11:45pm
Songs for the whole family (really)!

Niveus Siberians – Dog Sledding
Outside in Chilly’s Funland from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Niveus Siberians will be stopping by the Carnival between 12pm-4pm with their Champion and Titled Sled dogs. Meet the whole team and then watch as these magnificent pups put on some sledding demos. Be sure to meet their owner and trainer, Jenn Rollinson and find out all about this traditional sport!

Zip-E The Clown
Performing on our outside stage from 12:00pm-12:45pm
On Stage he is a musical combination of comedy, magic, family fun and pure entertainment. he does what he does in his word of clown and his audience participates while sharing in the imagination of what it is to be a circus clown.

Bingo
1:00pm-4:00pm at the Carleton Place Arena, Upper Hall (75 Neelin St)
Brought to you by the Carleton Place Civitan Club. There will be tea, coffee, soft drinks, chips and a light lunch – and of course, BINGO! *Must be 18 years old to play. All proceeds goes to the Civitan Club, who donate it back into our community!

Starfire
Performing on our outside stage from 1:30pm-4:00pm
Starfire is a 6-piece, high energy party band that has been performing in the Ottawa area since 2004. Their musical style ranges from Classic Rock, Pop, Disco, R&B, Country to Reggae. They bring their audience an energetic performance with danceable, well arranged music, coupled with exceptional vocals.

Cork’n Brush
Inside Canoe Club from 1:30pm-2:30pm and 2:45-3:45
Come join Sonya from The Cork’n Brush to paint a circus masterpiece. Open to anyone 8+. Everything is included, including the canvas, paint, glitter, brushes and aprons. Each class lasts about 60min and best of all, it’s FREE! You MUST pre-register for this as seating is limited to 20 per class.

Joins us for shopping galore! Over 40 vendors, Door prizes, Free admission