On Saturday, August 9, fun is what you should expect and that is what you will experience in this unique 3-ON-3 basketball festival. From 1992 to 2011 almost one hundred teams participated annually in twenty divisions on the streets of Almonte, making this the largest 3-ON-3 tournament in Eastern Ontario. Bring your team on August 9 and see if you have what it takes to win.

For more information visit http://www.naismithmuseum.com/main.phpaction=cms.ProgramsAndEvents

It’s that time of year again! Come out to the Perth Fair from August 29-September 1 and take part in Central Ontario’s rich Heritage Fair history! Enjoy rides and games from the midway, see livestock and participate in events, don’t miss out on the children’s concerts or the entertainment for the adults!

Children’s shows take place on Sunday August 31, don’t miss it!

Ry Guy Magic Show – 3 performances of “Have Magic In Your Heart”

Located in the Entertainment/Agriculture Tent

All shows are on Sunday August 31st at the following times:

• 12:15pm
• 2:00pm
• 4:00pm

There will be a concert every day, times, band stands and bands to be listed on the Perth Fair website soon.

For a complete list of activities head to the fair website.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 from 5:30pm to 10pmat the historic EcoTay Barns, it’s the annual BARNS, FARMS & WICKED CHEFS gala in support of the The Table Community Food Centre. This year the event is presented by OMYA, and is synonymous with fine food, sweet tunes (Tim Murray Jazz Trio) and captivating company. Tickets $100 in advance at Tickets Please (39 Foster St., Perth, 613-485-6434 orwww.ticketsplease.ca).

An opening event for the OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS’ FESTIVAL/PERTH CHAPTER weekend!ONE-ON-ONE WITH TERRY FALLIS takes place at the Crystal Palace, Friday, August 22nd, 2014 at 8:30pm. Terry is the author of BEST LAID PLANS.Residents will remember that CBC shot parts of this series in Perth! Terry will talk about his new book, “No Relation” and his Canada Read’s Winner “Best Laid Plans.” Tickets will go on sale June 1st at Tickets Please (www.ticketsplease.ca) and atwww.writersfestival.org.

The Annual LIONS CLUB GARLIC FESTIVAL takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th, 2014, from 10am to 5pm both days, at the Perth Fairgrounds (the junction of Arthur and Halton Streets in Perth). Two days of glorious garlic make it chic to reek! Featuring food and food vendors, garlic and commercial vendors, a licenced refreshment tent, cooking demos and the ever-popular Birds of Prey demonstration for the whole family. For information visit the website atwww.perthgarlicfestival.com or call 1-877-268-2833.

Saturday, August 16th come to the 14^th Annual Watershed Discovery Day takes place at the Farmers Market, at Perth’s Crystal Palace, with something of interest and fun for all the family.  For the kids – hands-on activities and songs, while learning about our water and watershed, and the critters in it.  For the adults – updates on developments at our local lakes and rivers, and information on programs underway to study and manage them.  And don’t forget to browse the great produce, plants, food and crafts available at the Farmers? Market.  Between 8:00am and 1:00pm, the Palace rings with music and fun.  No entrance fee. Information at www.tayriver.org or e-mail friends@tayriver.org.

On August 13, come to the Perth Manor Boutique Hotel and Reception Facility for a delightful evening inspired by the city of love, Paris. Dinner and activities begin at 6pm sharp.

Featuring a 6-course, all French inspired dinner, as well as Bruce Kelly, Baritone, Michel Szczesniak, Piano. Tickets are $100 plus HST which includes dinner and the show. Tickets are available in advance at The Perth Manor, 613-264-0050 Ext. 2. 23 Drummond St. West in Perth. www.perthmanor.com.

Come and see classic cars at the Lanark Highlands Classic Car Show on August 3 from 10am-2pm. All the fun will be at Clyde Memorial Park in Lanark.

Fun for everyone, so bring the family!

If you have never been to the Perth Festival Challenge, then this is the year you should come! The Festival challenge is a winner takes all, combination of scavenger hunt/treasure hunt and word jumble that bring history to life. You get to tour the historical treasures of Perth and solve clues at the same time. 

The challenge runs Saturday, July 19 10:30am-12:30pm. Hosted by the Tay River Reflections Medical Spa and Fitness Centre. All proceeds go to the Lanark County Palliative Care Services.

For registration and more information visit the Perth Festival Challenge on the web.

Did you know that July 27 is Herbfest? Herbfest is an (Almonte) Ottawa Valley tradition combining a large marketplace of over 90 vendors and artisans, informative lectures, a Chef Cook-off, live entertainment, and much more with time to relax and meander through the beautiful landscaped herbal garden beds.

For more information check out the following website:http://www.herbfest.ca/