Town of Perth – April ongoing events 2017
Foodsmith’s empty bowls Fundraiser
For 3 days – March 30th, 31st and April 1st – Foodsmiths in Perth will host their annual EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER. 11 am to 2 pm daily, come into the store to purchase your locally handcrafted ceramic bowl and have it filled with a delicious kale-bean soup. For $25, you can support local food programs and community groups, have a delicious bowl of soup, and get a beautiful piece of art you can take home! Bowls are now available for purchase in-store. Keep your receipt and come back during the fundraiser for soup!
Date :
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Event location :
106 Wilson St. West, Perth
Contact :
Foodsmiths
Phone contact: 613-267-5409
Website: http://www.foodsmiths.com/
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Wrong for each other
Studio Theatre Perth presents WRONG FOR EACH OTHER by Norm Foster, directed by Jeremy Dutton. A hilarious look at how things that begin so right can go so wrong!
Wrong For Each Other revolves around a couple who meet, marry, divorce, and then meet again. It is a fascinating dance of actors with Hugh McCulloch and Laurie Reesor playing the couple after divorce, and Lucas Tennant and Mary Ann Majaury portraying the same couple when they meet, during the courtship and into their marriage.
Tickets $22 in cash at The Book Nook (267-2350), Shadowfax (267-6817 + service fee) and Tickets Please (485-6434). Tickets $24 at the door, $10 for students with ID. Playing March 30th, 31st, April 1st, 7th and 8th at 7:30pm; and April 2nd and 9th at 2pm.
Date :
Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
Friday, April 7, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 7:40 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
Event location :
63 Gore St. East, Perth
Contact :
Studio Theatre Perth
Phone contact: 613-485-6434
Website: http://www.studiotheatreperth.com/
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Great War Memorial Foundation Black Tie Bingo Gala
Join the Great War Memorial Foundation for a Black Tie Bingo Gala on April 8th, 2017.
The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation put on quite a show at their annual Black Tie Bingo event Saturday at Code’s Mill in Perth. The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation #BlackTieBingo
Established in 1982, The Great War Memorial Hospital of Perth District Foundation is non-profit corporation created to serve as a guardian of gifts and bequests to the GWM site of the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital. It is designed to enhance the health care system by increasing public awareness and by providing financial support. Through generous contributions from companies and individuals, the Foundation has funded many important projects.
Date :
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Event location :
The GWM Foundation
33 Drummond Street West
Perth, ON K7H 2K1
Contact :
Phone contact: 613-264-0638
For further information, please visit: www.gwmfoundation.com
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Easter Egg Hunt in Stewart Park
The Annual Perth Tourism Easter Egg Extravaganza will take place on April 15th, 2017, with the Easter egg hunt starting at 11:00 a.m.
(must be accompanied by an adult, bring your own basket!).
Each child receives a treat! Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will be there to greet the children, with music and entertainment, as well as Sparky the Fire Safety Dog and the Perth Fire trucks!
Children 8 and under can enjoy the entertainment, visit with the Easter bunny, then search for eggs in the park. Every child will receive a treat!
Date :
Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 11 am to 1 pm
Event location :
Stewart Park
Perth, ON, Canada
Contact :
Contact: Karen Rennie
Phone contact: 613-267-1947
Email: krennie@perth.ca
Website: http://www.perth.ca
For further information please visit www.perthtourism.ca
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The Tin Woman
BarnDoor Theatre in Perth Presents: The Tin Woman! A new play by an emerging author. A heart transplant recipient goes on a trip to find the family of her donor – and finds her heart, too. A comedy-drama, or drama-comedy, either way, it’s critically acclaimed!
Date :
April 21 , 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8 pm
April 23, 30 at 2 p m
Event location :
Full Circle Theatre
26 Craig Street, Perth, Ontario
Contact :
Phone contact: 613 267 1884
Website: http://www.barndoorproductions.ca/
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Perth Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show
Perth Gun Hunting & Sportsman Show will be taking place on Saturday April 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Perth Community Centre.
Admission is $6 and free to kids under 14 who are accompanied by an adult.
Over 200 tables – Antique & modern firearms, fishing items, ATV’s knives and military items, gun parts, archery ammunition & new/used collectibles.
Date :
Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, April 23, 2017
Event location :
Perth Community Centre
2 Beckwith St. E. Perth
Contact :
Jeff
Phone contact: 905-623-1778
Email: canadiangunowner@rogers.com
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Perth’s Sap Run
Perth Saltos Gymnastics Presents the 5km Sap Run taking place on April 29th, 2017.
At Saltos Athletics Inc we know your family’s time and kids’ activities are important. We offer a diverse range of gymnastics programs to meet the entertainment and recreational interests of kids in the Perth area. Whether you are looking to try gymnastics for the first time, challenge to a higher level or just make new friends, Saltos Athletics Inc is the place to be!
As a leading provider of gymnastics programs in the area, we take pride in offering the best coaching and most diverse programs. We are dedicated to our kids and making sure that they are having fun while learning the fitness and fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics each and every class.
Saltos Athletics Inc has been in business for over 17 years, running recreational, Provincial and National level Artistic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, Hip Hop, AeroDance and Cheerleading. Our athletes have represented Ontario and Canada in multiple competitions including Ontario Winter Games, Canadian National Championships, Pan American Championships in Mexico and Brazil, World Championships in China and Germany, as well as four International Aerobic Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas! For further information please visit www.saltosathletics.com
Date :
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Event location :
3 Sunset Blvd Perth, Ontario CA
Contact :
Phone contact: 613.267.7997
Email: saltosathletics@aol.com
Website: http://www.saltosathletics.com/
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Festival of the Maples
The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce host the annual FESTIVAL OF THE MAPLES in Downtown Heritage Perth, on Saturday, April 29th, 2017. A day of maple featuring a pancake breakfast at the Perth Legion (26 Beckwith St. East), vendors on the main street with food, arts and crafts, music and other entertainment on the main stage, the kids’ area is located in the Basin with the Mighty Machines display and lots of games.
On Saturday, April 29th, experience the grand finale of the maple syrup season at the area’s sweetest celebration. Join us in scenic downtown Perth where you will discover fantastic shops, vendors, maple syrup producers, displays, entertainment, kid’s activities, classic antique car show and various demonstrations. Be sure to check out the annual pancake breakfast!
The annual Antique and Classic Car Show of the Perth Festival of the Maples, will be held again this year, on Saturday 29 April, 2017. As in recent years, the show is on Herriott St., between Gore St and Wilson St. Access to the show is; from Hwy 7, turn east on Wilson St., at Canadian Tire. Proceed to Foster St. then through Foster to the show entrance on Wilson in front of Fiddleheads Bar. From Hwy 43, or Rideau Ferry, County Rd., 1, go onto Drummond St, West until Foster St. Go south on Foster to Wilson, turn Left on Wilson. The entrance to the show will be there.
There will be space for approx 50 cars, first come, first served from 9:00 AM, to 4:00 PM, on the 29th. There is no entry fee for the show, no judging, draws or prizes. Usually the cars draw a considerable number of spectators from the Festival. Car owners are free to attend the Maple Festival as they wish.
For further information regarding the show, contact Jerry Koeller in Perth at 613-267-5369, or by e mail to; jerry@koeller.ca. We look forward to seeing the participants, at the Car Show and Festival.
Date :
Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9 am to 4 pm
Event location :
Downtown Perth
80 Gore St., Perth K7H 1H9
Contact :
Jennifer Perkin, Perth & District Chamber of Commerce
Phone contact: 613-267-3200
Email: welcome@perthchamber.com
Website: http://www.perthchamber.com
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Perth Citizen’s Band Spring Concert
Join the Perth Citizens’ Band for their Annual Spring Concert on April 30th, 2017.
The Perth Citizens’ Band, Canada’s longest continuous town band, will be holding its annual spring concert titled “MUSIC FROM THE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES: 1960 to 2010”. Many movies of those 50 years had memorable music that is still recognizable today by all ages; from the eerie opening theme for Psycho, to war epics Patton and the Great Escape, to the love ballad from Titanic, to the musicals Cabaret and Chicago. The concert also features familiar themes from blockbuster movie series such as James Bond, the Pink Panther, Rocky, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Lord of the Rings.
The concert will be held on Sunday April 30 starting at 2PM at the Perth Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth. Admission at the door is $10 per person and $5 for students and includes light refreshments.
Date :
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Event location :
Perth Citizens’ Band
80 Gore Street East
Perth, ON K7H 1H9
Contact :
Website: http://www.perthband.ca/
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Summer Concert Series
This coming June 26, come out and enjoy a wonderful dinner followed by strawberries and desserts at the Perth Rotary Club’s Strawberry Social and Perth Citizens’ Band Concert.
Join Us :