Calling all locals and out-of-towners! The Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA) invites you to visit downtown Carleton Place on July 30, 2016 to enjoy a summer community extravaganza.

The 10th Annual Bridge Street Bazaar will showcase the center of this colourful and historical town including a sidewalk shop with over a hundred vendors. Visitors can Meet Us Downtown On The Mississippi have the opportunity to shop, enjoy some great local entertainment, and eat at waterfront pubs and restaurants.

The entire downtown section of Bridge Street will be shut off to vehicular traffic making way for a pedestrian-friendly area where both vendors and merchants alike can display and sell their products. The full-day schedule of the sidewalk sale includes various activities and attractions – including some of Carleton Place’s finest musicians mascots and dancers. This family fun event offers something for even our youngest visitors – petting zoo pony rides face painting and balloon animals are among the many activates that will delight the young and young at heart. The sound of pop rock and country will fill the air as spectators enjoy a full day of live local entertainment. Entertainment in the downtown market full of variety and best of all free of charge!

With community groups restaurants and arts programs all coming together for the day visitors will truly be able to immerse themselves in the culture of Carleton Place discovering all that our great town has to offer. When the BIA works together with the Carleton Place community great events are born that work to unify the people and develop a community’s attraction and overall spirit.

Date :
Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 9 am to 4 pm

Event location :
Downtown Carleton Place

Contact :
please contact Cathie McOrmond at (613) 257-8049 or email: cmcormond@carletonplace.ca

Join the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth for the Full Moon Walk.

 
A passive recreation activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. A special place for celebrations, birthdays, weddings, family gatherings, group walks, outdoor meetings or company team building and problem solving sessions.

 
All details of this event here : https://web.facebook.com/carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth?_rdr

 
Date :
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 8 pm

Event location :
267 Edmund Street
Carleton Place, ON

 
Contact :
For further information please visit: http://carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth.blogspot.ca/
Or contact Debby Lytle by phone +1 613-257-1014 or through email dlytle@rogers.com

Meet me on the Mississippi for a great day of classic cars, awesome food and lots of cool vendors! Bring the family and enjoy the river, the beautiful views, the beach, the kids free water splash pad and of course the CARS!

Riverside Park on the Mississippi river, right in the town of Carleton Place! (Turn left on Lake Avenue from Main Street)
Trophies Will Be Awarded, Draws for Prizes, and a 50/50 Draw.

 
Date :
Sunday June 26, 2016 from 9 am to 3 pm

 
Location event :
Riverside Park on the Mississippi river

 
Contact :
For car Show inquiries, please call Bryan Landry (613) 257-4947 or (613) 323-3293,
Ken Ferguson (613) 229-1625 or Rob Anderson 613-223-7834
For further information please visit: www.wheelsonthemississippi.ca

From 5:30 pm. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday June 18th the Labyrinth Committee will present ‘Finding Inner Peace on the Labyrinth’ at the Community Labyrinth in Carleton Place for an evening labyrinth walk, gather afterwards to create a large collage mural.

Bring along a picnic supper a chair or a blanket and be prepared to enjoy the gardens and find inspiration.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

 
Date :
Thursday, June 16th, 2016 | 5:30 pm to 7 pm

 
Location event :
at the Community Labyrinth in Carleton Place
267 Edmund Street
Carleton Place, ON

 
Contact :
For more info, please visit: http://carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth.blogspot.ca/, call Debby Lytle on +1 613-257-1014
or send email to dlytle@rogers.com

Bunny Run 2016! March 26th from 11-2:30 in Downtown Carleton Place.

We are so proud to Announce the Bunny Run 2016 in the Town of Carleton Place. Join us and take pictures with the easter bunny, follow the clue for some easter treats. If Business are interested in Participating please Contact Kory at 613 451-0051 or if anyone is able to help please contact.
Where should you meet the Easter Bunny? You can meet the Easter Bunny along with Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn who will kick off the event at the Moore House located at 170 Bridge Street across from the Town Hall

 
When does it start ? The Easter Bunny Run begins at 11 am and ends at 3 pm and it is a rain or shine event.
Will there be a photographer ? There is no professional photographer onsite but the public is encouraged to bring their own camera’s with the Easter Bunny.

 
What should I bring? Participants should bring their own bag to collect easter treats, dress is appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable shoes.

 
Which businesses are participating? The following businesses will be participating in this event.
1.    Buds Taxi
2.    Wisteria
3.    Valley Granite and Tile
4.    Pet Value
5.    Freshco
6.    As Good As New
7.    Blossom Shop
8.    The New Queens and Kings Kitchen
9.    Body Graphics Tattoo
10.    Apple Cheeks
11.    Treasures n More
12.    The Floral Boutique
13.    The PickleDish
14.    Grahams Shoes
15.    Natural Pets Foods
16.    Capital Optical
17.    St. James Gate
18.    Thirsty Moose
19.    Milano’s Pizza
20.    Temptations
21.    Carleton Place Dentist
22.    CIBC Bank
23.    The Good Food Company
24.    Mr. Mozzarella
25.    Ballygiblin’s Pub
26.    Your Dreams Come True
27.    Tropical Escape
28.    The Hair Chair and Blow Dry

Since 2007 over 1000 Children have participated.
Date :
March 26, 2016 from 11 a.m to 2:30 p.m

Location event :
Starting at the Carleton Place Town Hall

Contact :
Kory Earle
Phone : 613- 451-0051
e-mail contact : koryearle@hotmail.com

Family Day is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan on the 15th of February. In British Columbia, Family Day falls on the second Monday of February. Family Day gives families the chance to spend time together. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.

Activities to discover during that day…

On Family Day, many people plan and take part in activities aimed at the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating on outdoor ice rinks, playing board games and taking part in craft activities.

As the weather is usually very cold in February, hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies are popular snacks. Other people use the long weekend as an opportunity for a short winter break or to travel to visit family members or friends.

Public Life

In the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia many people have a day off work and schools are generally closed on Family Day. Many businesses and organizations are closed, but post offices may be open. Public transport services may run to their usual or reduced timetables.

In the province of Manitoba, the third Monday of February is a general holiday, known as Louis Riel Day. Many people have a day off work and school and many businesses, organizations and stores are closed. In some communities, stores are open after noon. Public transport services may run to Sunday or holiday timetables. In rural areas, there may be no services.

Background history of the « family day »

Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008. British Columbia observes Family Day as a statutory holiday for the first time in 2013. One of the reasons for introducing Family Day was that there was a long period when there were no holidays from New Year’s Day until Good Friday.

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.

The Brett Pearson Run For Your Life Walk/Run will take place on September 26th 2015 in Carleton Place.

For further information please call 613-257-8049 or visit www.cpdrugstrategy.com Come and join us on

Saturday September 26th, 2015 – 9 AM to 1 PM

Supporter of the Canadian Armed Forces and First Responders (Police, Fire, Paramedics)

RUN/WALK Fundraiser 5 km Carleton Place Town Square (behind Carleton PlaceTown Hall)
15 Mill street, Carleton Place, ON

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on September 25, 2015. Onsite registration is available on day of the event from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Get Fresh with a Local Farmer at this Annual festival that celebrates fine foods made with love in Lanark County. Taste maple garlic and honey galore at the Annual Lanark County Harvest Festival slated for Sunday September 13th 2015 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckwith Park (1319 9th Line Beckwith near Carleton Place).  Enjoy seminars on delicious topics that will teach you about such things as the food that grows here and how to prepare it. Discover children’s activities and games tap your toes to some of Lanark County’s finest musicians and of course sample the wares offered by local vendors who are passionate about what they produce. Come and see why Lanark County is a food destination and experience the benefits of local food! The festival is a collaboration of local farmers’ markets and groups that partner to bring the best in local food to your table.

Food Seminars & Cooking Demonstrations
In 2015, the following topics will be presented by experts. From maple syrup to improvisational cooking, we’re sure to spark your interest in local food!

11:00 AM

Edible Flowers
Sylvia Van Ort
Sylvia will demonstrate the art of flower arrangements and discuss which flowers are edible.

11:30 AM
Cooking Demonstration
Roger Weldon
Local chef Roger Weldon will shop on site for ingredients to make an impromptu dish using local products.

12:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies
Harvest Festival Committee

Featured Municipality
Tay Valley Township Display

1:00 PM
Mushrooms
“The Fungus Among Us”
Scott Perrie, Valley Wild Edibles
Discussion of the tricks and secrets of the foragers of Valley Wild Edibles. Learn how, where and when to look for tasty wild edibles commonly found in the region, as well as tips on how to responsibly harvest a few of these tasty treats. Tools, guide books, culinary preparation and preservation methods will also be discussed to provide the audience with a starting point for their own foraging adventures!

2:00 PM
Cooking Demonstration
Stan Dueck or Bruce Enloe
Local chefs will provide visitors with the experience of learning how local foods can be transformed into masterpieces.

2:30 PM
Maple Syrup Seminar
Ray Fortune and Dwight James
Maple Syrup – Learn about the proper methods for storing and cooking with maple syrup as well as recipe ideas. Tasting opportunities where audience members can sample and compare the different grades of maple syrup and other maple products.

Welcome to The Fall 400™ Dragon Boat Festival

On September 12, 2015, 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 46+ teams – over 1100 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. The Race Format has changed for 2015. A few highlights:

Two 400m races and one 200m race
Two final races (“A” Final and “B” Final)

Refer to the Race Schedule Format section in the posted rules for details. We believe this exciting new format will be welcomed by all!

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.

Date: September 12th 2015
Place: Carleton Place, Riverside Park
Cost: FREE