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.

The Perth Museum and Perth Tourism host DOORS OPEN 2014 in the Town of Perth on Saturday, September 13th, 2014. This year, DOORS OPEN will have an industrial theme. Check back often for details and locations as we have them. You can reach the Matheson House Museum by calling 613-267-1947.

For more information visit the Perth Museum website.

Looking for something to do with your Wednesday nights? Grab your friends and come down to Fiddleheads for some karaoke fun! Sit in our beautiful piazza style courtyard and listen to our patrons sing karaoke classics. Feeling brave? Get up on stage and belt out a tune yourself.

Courtyard Karaoke will continue all summer long, so don’t miss out! Come out for some laughs, songs and friends. Karaoke starts at 9pm and runs till midnight.

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 Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation and Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FM) Foundation and are pleased to co-host their first joint fundraiser together with the Fairways, Fashion & Fun! Golf Classic on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Canadian Golf & Country Club.

This WOMEN’S ONLY event will be a day filled with golf, great shopping and fun – and all in support of women’s health care initiatives at both local hospitals. “Our two community hospitals already work in partnership in many ways to provide the best health care possible to the communities we serve,” said Robyn Arseneau, Manager of Fundraising at the CPDMH Foundation. “This is just another example of how working together benefits a greater number across our communities – and better still – shows how with our combined efforts we can host an event unlike any other we’ve ever done before!”

“We are excited to do a joint effort with the CPDMH Foundation for women because we think there is demand for such a tournament and an incredibly fun day,” added Gerry Huddleston, Executive Director at the AGH/FVM Foundation. “We are building on the success of our two premier mixed events which are held each year in June.”

For the $125 per person entry fee, 144 women golfers will receive 18 holes of golf with a cart, an exclusive Women’s Only golf club, lunch, dinner, live and silent auctions and swag bag. Unique to this event will be a marketplace where local business owners can showcase their goods for sale at their booth. There will also be a ‘Shopper’s Dream’ raffle, Hole-in-One prizes and great team prizes, including those for ‘Best Team Name’ and ‘Best Team Outfit &/or Decorated Cart!’ Act now if you want to be a part of this great day by calling the numbers to the right… this event has already proven to be popular
as golfer registration is almost full!

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to help promote local businesses and raise needed funds for the hospitals. Organizers are hoping to attract business owners who cater to women as shoppers and clients. There will also be a “Driving it
Home” donor wall featured at the event highlighting those who have made a $200 or more donation to the cause. All sponsorship and support received will be divided equally between the two hospital foundations; making your gift work harder and reaching further
than ever before!

Should you find yourself able to help the hundreds of women who visit our facilities annually; your gift will be acknowledged by both hospital foundations to over 20,000 homes through event specific articles in local newspapers, our hospital publications as well
as on the day of the event. You will also be featured on the CPDMH Foundation’s new MOBLIE APP: send a text “CPDMHF” to 84748 to get your FREE
APP and event details today!

For more information on how YOU can be involved in making a difference at your local hospitals, please call Gerry Huddleston at 613-256-2514 x2297 ghuddleston @agh-fvm.com, Carolyn Piché at 613-256-2514 x2296 cpiche@agh-fvm.com or Robyn Arseneau 613-257-2200 x856
rarseneau@carletonplacehosp.com.

We would love to count on you for support!

Come out to the Annual Glen Tay Block Race on August 23! Starting in downtown Perth, this is a traditional favourite and many athletes return each year to participate in the 14.7-kilometre road race. It starts and finishes at the Perth Museum on Gore Street.

For more information visit http://www.glentayblock.com/

On this self-guided tour along the Silver Queen Mine Trail, you’ll visit the ore wagon and miners’ bunkhouse and even venture underground into the mine!  Costumed interpreters will be ready to answer your questions and tell the story of the mica mining days of the early 1900s. Please park at the Lally Homestead parking area.

Children can participate in the Junior Mica Miner program during the Open House Tours.

Special for today,  Hwy 511 will entertain in the bunkhouse on doghouse bass, fiddle, guitar and mandolin with a lively selection of old favourites. Clap your hands or kick up your heels in an impromptu dance. If you are shorter than Marilyn, you can join in with the music as she teaches you to pluck that big bass!  Hwy 511 is a small group of friends and family who love to play down home Ottawa Valley fiddle tunes mixed in with a touch of Bluegrass.  Between them, they play fiddle, mandolin, guitar, juice harp, mouth organ and doghouse bass, as well as piano, trumpet and drums.

This Open House Tour has no admission charge but you must hold a valid Ontario Parks vehicle day use pass, seasonal pass or camping permit for park entry. Your park entry permit can be purchased at the main park gate. Note that it is about a 2 km return trip walk from the parking area to the mine site. The Silver Queen Mine Trail is not a barrier-free trail. For inquiries with respect to accessibility please call the park directly at 613-267-5060. Dogs are permitted on the trail on a 6 foot leash but are not permitted in the mine or the bunkhouse. Silver Queen Mine Trail Guides are available from volunteers at the trail head at a cost of $1.00.

http://www.heritagemicadays.ca/

The Pakenham Fair is a traditional country fair and has been running for over 100 years. Set in beautiful, downtown Pakenham – we invite you for a day of country fun on August 16. The tradition continues with log skidding, horse, beef, dairy, horticultural and craft shows, a local food market, demonstrations as well as some terrific children’s activities.

For more information visit: www.mississippimills.ca

Summer time and the laughin’ is easy!
Oscar Wilde’s Masterpiece
An Ideal Husband
August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23 at 8:00 pm
August 17 & 24 at 2:00 pm

Along with “The Importance of Being Ernest”, this is Oscar Wilde’s most produced comedic social satires. Written with style and wit, this piece examines the foibles of the rich and powerful as they play at politics, love and even blackmail. As the clever repartee and lies begin to fly, it’s revealed that the “perfect” man is flawed, the man with all the flaws must do something right, and the question remains: what makes an ideal husband? Oscar Wilde is an ideal and delightful diversion for dog days of August.

Tickets: $22 at The Book Nook (cash), 60 Gore Street E. and Tickets Please, 39 Foster Street, (613) 485-6434, www.ticketsplease.ca; credit cards accepted; a convenience fee applies. $24 at the door; $10 at the door for students with ID

Season Tickets now on sale! Buy early and save.
See www.studiotheatreperth.com for details