On the last Saturday in September of every year, the Sister City Committee hosts the annual Black-tie Heritage Ball in Carleton Place! This year the event lands on September 27. The Sister City Heritage ball is considered the “Social Event of the Year”. The evening includes jaw dropping decorations keeping with the theme of the year, dinner, dancing and entertainment.

Tickets are $150 each and include a gourmet meal, dancing and entertainment, and proceeds go towards the Sister City High School Student Exchange Program.

For more information call 613-257-3822 or visit http://www.carletonplace.ca/

The weekend of September 13-14 come to the Mississippi Mills Textile Mill for another year of Fibre Fest. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s highly anticipated annual event, Fibrefest, is returning to the Museum, the North Lanark Agricultural Hall (at the Fairgrounds), and the Almonte Old Town Hall.

These three locations will be featuring fibre art vendors, a fibre art exhibit, demonstrations and a full two-day festival of fibre arts!

This event can be enjoyed by everyone. Public Admission $5 per day.

For more information visit: www.mvtm.ca

Saturday, September 13 come out to Carleton Place for the Dragon Boat races. Not to be missed! This festival provides a close-up view of the dragon boats. The entire race is in full view from the banks of the Mississippi. Includes plenty of entertainment in Riverside Park over the lunch hour and face painting for the kids. Food and clean washrooms. Come cheer for your favourite dragon boat.

For more information visit: www.fall400.com

Come to the Middleville Agricultural Fair on Saturday, September 13. The Middleville Agricultural Society was formed in 1851 to help farmers improve their farming practices. It ordered pure and reliable seeds in bulk for its members, and imported purebred rams to boost the quality of local sheep and wool. In 1883, the Society purchased the fairground property and built the large Exhibition Hall. In 1902, the Temperance Society added a meeting hall, now used as a dining hall.

Since 1851 in September the Middleville Agricultural Society have organized the Middleville Fair as a fall celebration of rural life.

Agriculture is the main focus of the Fair, with animal, flower, fruit and vegetable exhibits and competitions. Crafts, baking and preserving, and heritage displays of antique machinery and household items, as well as old fashioned games and races for the children, fill out the day.

For more information visit: www.middlevillefair.ca

HELP WANTED
The Middleville Agricultural Society is in need of volunteers to assist with our Annual Agricultural Fair. If anyone can assist in any way, please contact the Society’s Secretary, Audrey Kostaszek, at 613-257-5050, or by e-mail to audreyk@sympatico.ca

Think you make great chili?! Come and prove it on Saturday, September 13 at the CPFM annual chilli cookoff where our judges, and the public, will let you know if you hold the honours of the best chili in the county!

For more information check out the following website: www.cpfm.ca

The OACAO, Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, Almonte Baptist Church, the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County, Mills Community Support, the Sweatergang Companions, and Fit Minds are hosting the 4th Annual Seniors Expo 2014 on Thursday, September 11th from 9:30am -3pm. The Seniors Expo is a showcase of services for 50+ persons and caregivers.

In 2013, we had 76 exhibitors and approximately 600 people who attended the Expo. This year we hope to have as many exhibitors as we had last year and as many people coming in to visit as in previous years.

Expo hours are from 9:30 am-3:00 pm and is held on the ground floor of the Almonte Community Centre, 182 Bridge Street.

This fall stop at one of Lanark County’s farmer’s market and buy local produce. The farmer’s market runs from Saturday, September 6 until Saturday, October 11. Different markets have different availabilities. Here’s a complete list of Lanark County’s farmer’s markets.

ALMONTE: SATURDAYS 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
www.almontefarmersmarket.ca

CARLETON PLACE: SATURDAYS 9 AM – 1 PM
613.257.1976
www.cpfm.com

McDONALDS CORNERS: SATURDAYS 9 AM – 1 PM
www.lanarklocalflavour.ca

PERTH: SATURDAYS 8 AM – 1 PM
www.perthfarmersmarket.ca

SMITHS FALLS: SATURDAYS 9 AM – 1 PM
www.smithsfallsfarmersmarket.com

The Lanark County Harvest Festival is an all day event featuring local talent from all corners of Lanark County. Join us Sunday, September 7 from 11am-4pm.

At the festival you’ll find local farm produce, crafts made by local artisans, food seminars, children’s activities, workshops, local musicians and more. Followed by the Harvest Church Supper at 4pm, $12 a person.

For more information visit the Lanark County Harvest Festival website.

On Sunday, September 14, come to the Knox Presbyterian Church, McDonald’s Corners. Music begins at 10:30 a.m. Church Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch in the Church basement.

This is a family friendly event. We hope to see you there!

Here’s a list of ongoing events at the Perth Public Library. Come out and find more than just good books!

Children’s events:

Babytime for babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers runs in 6-week sessions beginning in January, March, May, September and November. The next session runs September 9-October 14. Call (613) 267-1224 to register.

Storytime for children ages 1-4 years and their caregivers runs in 6-week sessions beginning in January, March, May, September and November. The next session runs September 10-October 15. Call (613) 267-1224 to register.

Good Night Moon storytime for children 0-6 is held the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:15 p.m. This is a chance to attend story time with your child if you work during the day. Kids are welcome to come in pajamas. Drop-in.

Playgroup: On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during the school year, the Ontario Early Years Centre holds its Perth playgroup at the library from 10-11:30 a.m. Registration is required for library programs, but the playgroup is drop-in for ages 0-6. You do not have to attend both storytime and the playgroup. You are welcome to bring a snack to the playgroup, but no nut products, please. For more information about the playgroup, contact Cindy Goodfellow at the Ontario Early Years Centre, (613) 283-0095 x132 or visit crowoeyc.com.

Baby Talk: On Tuesday mornings, a Health Unit nurse joins playgroup to speak with new moms and dads about issues such as child development, nursing, post-partum depression, and nutrition.

7/12 Club The 7/12 Club for kids ages 7-12 meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. Register by calling (613) 267-1224. Each month features a reading corner, games, and crafts.

PA Day movies On PA Days throughout the school year, we’ll show free kids movies at 1 p.m. Upcoming dates are September 26 and October 24. Drop-in.

Teen events:

Teen Book Club: The Teen Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., with books chosen by group members. Sign up to get a copy of the book to read in advance of the meeting.

Wednesdays Are Teen Days: Every Wednesday at 4 p.m., we have special events for teens: crafts, anime, movies, gaming, and more. Teens also get to use the equipment in the Create! Digital Media Lab. Drop-in.

Adult events:

Welcome to Your E-Reder: Got a new e-reader or want to start using your iPad or tablet to get free books from the library? Come learn the ins and outs of the library’s e-books system, OverDrive, in this one-hour session. Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. Drop-in.

Fall Decor with Leaves that’ll Last: Marguerite from Art & Class leads a craft program for adults. Decorate preserved leaves that you can then use to make wreaths, napkin holders, centerpieces and more. $15 materials fee. Registration limited to 20; teens may attend if accompanied by adults. Call (613) 267-1224 to register.

Computer Help: The library offers one-on-one computer tutoring sessions for beginners from September to June. Learn how to use a computer, set up an email account, download e-books, or whatever you need. Sessions are by registration only. Slots are for an hourlong session Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. or Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon. Call (613) 267-1224 to book a session.

Open Knitting Group: An informal knitting group meets at the library the third Monday of each month from September to June from 1-3 p.m. Drop-in. No experience required. Bring your own knitting project.

Books on Tap: This book club will meet every other month at Backbeat Books and reads “crossover” literature (adult books that teens like and teen books that adults like). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of Alice, I Think by Susan Juby. Call to get a copy of the book.

Readalikes book club: This book club will introduce you to lesser-known works that you’ll love if you’ve read some of these popular titles. First Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Sign up to get a copy of the book to read in advance. Upcoming books are:
September 4: Discussion of Canadian short stories read over the summer
October 2: Norwegian by Night by Derek Miller (reads like The Troubled Man by Henning Mankell
November 6: March by Geraldine Brooks (reads like Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
December 4: The Absolutist by John Boyne (reads like All Quiet on the Western Front by Eric Maria Remarque.

Film Night International: Film Night International continues with a great selection of foreign films. Proceeds support the Perth and Smiths Falls libraries. Screenings are Wednesdays at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. at the Full Circle Theatre. Limited tickets may be available at the door. Learn more.