Backbeat Books and Music is excited to announce a very special celebration taking place the weekend of April 19 – 20 to celebrate Record Store Day and their 1rst re-birthday!

Saturday, April 19th is Record Store Day – a world-renowned day that promotes and celebrates the unique culture of record stores and the special role independently owned stores play in their communities. This culture encompasses the staff, customers and artists who all contribute to its success. Albums that are issued on Record Store Day are not made available to big-box retailers; they are distributed only to independently owned record stores, which encourages and promotes local shopping. Backbeat has ordered literally hundreds of albums, making for a very special shopping opportunity for both locals and tourists in the community.

This weekend is extra-special because it coincides with the shop’s “re-birthday” on Sunday, April 20th. Come out and enjoy the party and free concert here at the shop featuring well-known local musicians.

This is an open event that will attract attention to Wilson Street. Come by and celebrate!

Come hear Canada’s award winning blues band Downchild play live at the Cove Inn on April 18 in Westport.

And congratulations on your Juno Award! Canada’s best known and longest running Blues band – keepin’ it “authentic” for 45 years and still goin’ strong!

Saturday, 19-April-2014 from 11am to 12 Noon in Stewart Park, located behind Perth Town Hall (80 Gore St. East),

Perth Tourism presents the Annual EASTER EGG HUNT IN STEWART PARK! A family event celebrating Easter and spring in the Town of Perth. Entertainment, a visit from the Easter Bunny himself and a FREE egg hunt for children ages 12 and under.

For information please see www.perthtourism.ca or email krennie@perth.ca, 1-855-326-1947 at the Visitor Information Centre.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 it’s the annual VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR, presented by the PDCF.

Open to students 1-2pm; open to the public from 2:30-6pm, at P&DCI (13 Victoria St., Perth) in the Cafeteria. Meet with representatives of area non-profit organizations; discover how you can become involved in your community.

For more info: www.pdcf.ca.

Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2 pm it’s SHARLENE WALLACE (pedal and folk harp) at the MUSIC AT THE MANOR CONCERT SERIES.

Tickets are $35 plus HST, includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Seating is limited. Call the Manor at 613-264-0050.

Studio Theatre Perth presents “THE LION IN WINTER”, a play about a medieval tale whose plot twists outrival the Borgia’s. Come and experience all the drama “The Lion in Winter has to offer.

Show times run from April 3, 4, 5 and 11, 12, at 8pm, also April 6 and 13, at 2pm.

Tickets are available at The Book Nook for $20 (60 Gore St. E.) or Tickets Please for $22 (39 Gore St. E., 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca). $10 for children and students with ID.

The Studio Theatre is located at 63 Gore St. East in Perth.

THE BOXCAR BOYS appear at MERA Schoolhouse on McDonald’s Corners on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 2pm. The band plays a veritable gumbo of musical styles, from Klezmer, to jazz, to folk and gypsy.

Advance tickets are $22 (including service charges) and are available from Tickets Please at 39 Foster St. in Perth (Jo’s Clothes), by phone at 613-485-6434 or online at www.ticketsplease.ca.

Saturday, March 29, 2014, a benefit dance forBROOKE VALLEY SCHOOL, featuring THE DEAD FLOWERS. Takes place at the Maberly Hall, doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Door prizes, silent auction, specialty non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets $20 adults, students $5, under 14 free, from Riverguild in Perth or at the door. Contact: Erin at 613-812-3425 orwww.brookevalleyschool.ca.

Take part in recreational Carpet Bowling every Wednesday  at 12:45 p.m. from September to June at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 in Perth.

Enjoy regulation carpet, two (2) 8-end games, biased bowls, and friendlys for only $2!

For more information, contact Carol at 613-267-6872.

This Saturday, March 15 at 1pm, a 3km Family Hike will be held at the Perth Wildlife Reserve (100 Wildlife Rd) as part of the March Break activities for children and families.

Appropriate for children of most age groups. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for all weather; no fee for hike, but parking is $6 per vehicle. No pets.

Contact Dorothy Hudson at 613-283-0332 for information or to register.