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Annual Franktown Craft Fair & Luncheon

ID-10010495Annual Franktown Craft Fair & Luncheon
Saturday November 15th 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Centennial Hall, 152 Church St. Franktown
Home-made baking, sewing, knitting, crafts, gift items and much much more.

Lunch: Homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert coffee/tea

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2014

ID-1001305On Friday, November 21st, 2014 the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA presents the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS adjacent the Crystal Palace and in the Tay Basin. The fun begins at 6pm with music and a bonfire beside the Palace, followed by a fireworks display at 6:30pm sharp. After the fireworks, the Crystal Palace will opened for the mass lighting of the Community Christmas Trees. This is the BIA’s way of ringing in the Christmas and Shopping season in Downtown Heritage Perth. For information please call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311 or bia@perth.ca.

CHORAL EVENSONG AT ST. JAMES CHURCH

Perth OntarioThe ancient – and modern – service of EVENSONG is being offered at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth on Sundays evenings this fall. The service follows Evening Prayer in the Book of Common Prayer which is noted for its contemplative and spiritual language, and beautiful music. All are welcome!

Dates: Sundays November 16th and November 30th at 4pm.

The Advent Procession with Carols will take place, a very different sort of carol service which anticipates the joyful season of Christmas. St. James Church is located at the corners of Drummond and Harvey Street. Please call the church office at 613-267-1163 or see the website at stjamesperth.ca.

PPAC presents DENIS CHANG GYPSY JASS QUARTET

Denis Chang Gypsy Jazz QuartetPERTH PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE presents, on Friday, November 14th, 2014, DENIS CHANG GYPSY QUARTET. All shows take place in the comfortable and accessible Mason Theatre of the Perth & District Collegiate Institute. Series tickets are a great deal, but single tickets are also available from Tickets Please, 613-485-6434, or www.ticketsplease.ca.

Going Country with Champions For Kids

ceIf you like country music, the CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is hosting a benefit concert on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Perth & District Collegiate Institute. The GOING COUNTRY FOR CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS concert will feature the likes of RYAN COOK, KELLY SLOAN and the RICHMOND RAMBLERS. The evening starts at 7pm. Tickets cost $12.50 in advance and can be purchased online at www.ticketsplease.ca or are available at the door for $15. For more information please check the school board’s website at www.ucdsb.on.ca/ucdsbnews/20142015schoolyear/october2014/pages/goingcoun…

CODE’S MILL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Perth OntarioThe Merchants of Code’s Mill present THE CODE’S MILL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Saturday and Sunday, November 8th and 9th, 2014 from 11am to 4pm (17 WIlson St. East, Perth). Fun and entertainment for the whole family. www.codesmillatrium.com or www.facebook.com/codesmill. Sponsored by Coutts Coffee, Fiddlehead’s Bar & Grill, Kelly’s Flowers and Gift Boutique, Groundwaves; and The Curly Red Head.

Candle Making Open Studio

dipped candle 2Join us at the Jackalope Farm and Eco-Art Studio on October 25th from 10 am to noon for our candle making workshop.  We’ll be making hand dipped candles with bees wax. Each participant will make 2 candles.  We will also decorate them with coloured wax.

Cost is $15 per person.  Individual children, adults, families or groups of friends welcome. Please call ahead to reserve a spot. If this time slot doesn’t work for you consider booking a group activity with friends or family. You can choose from variety of art and craft activities.

Check out our weekly Open Studio runs from 10 am to noon.  This is a great time to come and try out a new technique or medium.  Individuals and groups always welcome.

School visits and fundraising activities are also available.

Film Night International

ID-100120294Film Night International presents a special showing of THE PAST, on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at Full Circle Theatre in Perth, with shows at 2pm and 7pm.

There will also be a preview of THE GRAND SEDUCTION, on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 at the Full Circle Theatre, with show times at 2pm and 7pm.

The Full Circle Theatre is located at 26 Craig St. in Perth. A pass is $40.

For more information please see the website at www.filmnightinternational.blogspot.ca.

Mark Twain’s Patent Scrapbook

theatreBarn Door Productions presents MARK TWAIN’S PATENT SCRAPBOOK: the wit, wisdom and writings of Samuel L. Clemens.

The show runs October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, at 8pm, and October 19, 26 at 2pm, at The Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth.

Performances by David Jacklin; A splendid orchestra is in town but has not been engaged. Magnificent fireworks were contemplated, but the idea has been abandoned. A grand torchlight procession may be expected; in fact, the public may expect whatever they please.

For tickets please call 613-267-1884; $20 reserved; $22 at the door; $10 students, cash requested. Visit www.barndoorproductions.ca or call 613-267-1884 for more information.

Perth Historical Society- Perth’s Shoe Making History

0C6BE224-FD96-458D-A017-8C57DB08B373Museum2John McKenty unveils his latest book, ‘St. Crispin’s Legacy; Shoemaking in Perth, Ontario, 1834-2014’, the story of how an old-time industry had a far-reaching economic and social impact on the town of Perth for over 180 years.

Join us on Thursday, October 16, at the Royal Canadian Legion located at, 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth from 7:30pm to listen to John McKenty speak on our local heritage and interesting historical insights (more information – 613-264 0094; www.perthhs.org )

John’s book launch is on Friday, October 18 at the Perth Museum from 1-4pm.