On December 7-8th enjoy a tour of local heritage homes as they’re decorated for the holiday season.

Tickets available at several locations, all proceeds raised will benefit local education and literacy initiatives.

For more information call Karen hickey at 613 267 9587

The idea to have a kilt run in Perth, Ontario was conceived in October 2009 and the first kilt run held was in June of 2010. There were 1,089 finishers…breaking the old record of 250, and setting a new OFFICIAL Guinness World Record.

The main charity of the kilt run is the MS Society. Over $35,000 has been raised in the first three years of the race. The Perth Kilt Run continues and will be held June 22, 2013.

Wear an authentic kilt and run in the fourth edition of this popular five-mile race through Perth. For information and registration visit www.perthkiltrun.blogspot.com or phone 613-264-8904.

Help support the local sustainable food programs with the Foodsmiths 12th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser taking place Saturday April 13, 2013.

Purhcase a locally handcrafted pottery bowl for $20 and fill it with delicious Edamame Salad. Event takes place from 11am to 2pm at the local Perth Ontario Foodsmiths 106 Wilson St. West.

All proceeds go toward our local sustainable food programs administered by the Perth & District Foodbank, YAK Youth Centre and Food For Thought Breakfast and Snack Programs in Lanark Country Schools.

Thank you for your support!

Community Home Support – Lanark County and Dignity House Hospice are working together along with Hike 2012 sponsor, Bayshore Home Health, to provide quality community based palliative care services to the residents of Lanark County.

Join us for Hike for Hospice taking place May 6, 2012 (from noon-2pm) in order to raise funds and awareness of hospice palliative care services in Lanark County.

Event: 2km Fun Hike for Hospice
When: Sunday, May 6, 2012 (noon-2pm)
Where: Crystal Palace, Perth
Why: to raise funds and awareness of hospice palliative care services in Lanark County
How: collect pledges online at: www.chpca.net/hfhpc & registration is free!
More Info: 613-267-6400

Support a Residential Hospice for Lanark County residents living with life-limiting illnesses. Dignity House Hospice is committed to bringing a residential hospice to Lanark County. Eveything is in place…that is except for funding. All our programs are supported through financial donations. At this time there is no funding from any government sectors. Let’s show our neighbours and the rest of Ontario that we care about end-of-life care.

Attend the Hospice Hop on November 12, 2011, where every cent raised goes directly to the Residential Hospice Fund. Doors open at 6:30pm at the Civitan Club of Perth on Hwy 43. Dinner will be served at 7:15pm and Eddy and The Stingrays will start playing at 8pm. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, 50-50 draws, quilt raffle and surprise game! Have a fun-filled evening for a good cause! Tickets are $50 per person with a $25 income tax receipt.

For more info see www.dignityhousehospice.ca

We have all been touched by the crushing disaster that has struck Japan. In response, a group of local professional musicians are presenting a concert to raise funds for disaster relief and recovery operations.

The triple calamity that hit Japan on March 11 was its most devastating since World War II. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake, the tsunami it generated, and the radiation from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are considered the most costly of all natural disasters to date. The country continues to be rocked by strong aftershocks, some of which have caused further fatalities. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes and beloved family members, and the rebuilding of their lives is overwhelming.

The concert will take place on Friday May 6th, 2011 and features Barbara Bolte on oboe, Tony Stuart on clarinet, Richard Hoenich on bassoon. Joining these wind players will be pianists Brad Mills and Valerie Leavitt, no strangers to the musical scene in Perth. Also, several young vocalists will make their musical debuts. There will be something for every musical taste–from the Baroque to the Beatles.

Admission is by free-will donation, and proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Refreshments will be served so please come, meet the performers and support this community event. Friday May 6th at 7.30 at St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St., Perth. For further information, please call 613-264-1131.

Make plans to attend the ‘First Annual Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction Fundraiser for Dignity House Hospice’ taking place Saturday January 29th. The fundraiser is taking place at the Civitan Club and tickets are $50 (with a $25 tax receipt available). Tickets are available from Jo’s Clothes.

The January fundraiser is the first of a number of initiatives that we will be undertaking this year. To donate or volunteer, please watch for more updates in local papers and on Lake 88.

The Dignity House is a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to establishing a hospice for Lanark County Residents, supported by community donations. The day program will be starting on January 17th while the residential hospice will open later in the year. This service will be provided at no cost to the participants and will offer an option to people facing end-of-life decisions. For more information visit the website at www.dignityhouseperth.com or call 613-430-4211.