Welcome to the McDonalds Corners Farmers Market where you can buy locally-grown food. On July 25, you’ll also be able to buy locally produced yarns, spinning fibre and beautiful artisan-made garments.

When: July 25th

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Place: MERA Schoolhouse

Local fibre producers and spinners, knitters, weavers and felters have formed a group called Fibre Roads, with the aim of promoting the ‘buy local’ concept in the fibre arts. After all, Eastern Ontario was once a major centre of textile manufacturing – and now, people in this area are raising fleece-breed sheep, alpacas and llamas, and creating the heirlooms of the future.

On July 25, Fibre Roads members will be selling at a mini-Fibre Festival at MERA. While you’re at the Farmers’ Market, come round the other side of the Schoolhouse and see the work of local fibre artists and watch them demonstrating spinning, weaving, carding, and other fibre work. You can even try your hand at some of those techniques!

November 13 is the Fall River Fashion store and enjoy a night of discounted shopping, wardrobe consultations, makeup tips, fashion show, happy hour and swag bags.

RSVP today at 613 267 6941, falriverfashion@bell.net, or on Facebook.

The CIVITAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SALE takes place on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Civitan Hall (Hwy. #43 outside Perth), from 10am to 3pm. Featuring unique, hand-crafted items from local artisans and crafters, along with a special selection of gift items. Lots of parking, refreshments available. For information or to register a booth, call Jane at 613-267-5952.

Saturday, November 29th from 10am to 4pm. Come to McDonald’s Corners and experience the 10th ANNUAL MERA CHRISTMAS FAIR. This is the perfect time and place to shop locally, connect with local artisans and support community arts at MERA. All juried vendors offer original, one-of-a-kind items that you won’t find anywhere else: hand weaving, fibre arts items, organic chocolate by Ludwig, Strawberry Cottage beeswax candles and soaps, jewellery, felted creations, jams and jellies, home baking, a cafe and more. For directions to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners, go to www.meraschoolhouse.org. See you there!

On Saturday, November 22nd, 2014, the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA hosts the Annual FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER, a shopping festival extravaganza in Downtown Perth. Vendors will be located in the Crystal Palace from 10am to 3pm, come and shop locally amongst the beautifully decorated Community Christmas Trees! Downtown merchants will have lots of in-store specials, and there will be live music at locations within the downtown. For further information emailbia@perth.ca or call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311.

Saturday, November 15, 2014 doors open at the Civitan Hall (6787 Hwy. #43) at 7pm, for KOBO TOWN, a Toronto-based calypso-type band, with a diverse mix of Caribbean and other influences. Band performs at 8pm. Tickets are $20 in advance at Coutts & Company, or $22 at the door. Proceeds to the GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT.

Annual 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

On 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.

The 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.

PERTH 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.