May 11th, 2015

1-7pm

Call 1-888-2-donate
to book an appointment

or book online

The Perth Civitan Club host a regular Blood Donor Clinic every second month.

Club members work as volunteers to support  the collection by Canadian Blood Services.

The volunteers create a welcoming and comfortable experience for blood donors, interacting with donors and staff to provide a positive experience for donors.

Those who have never given blood before, may be nervous. First time ambassadors are on hand to answer questions and provide the extra comfort needed for first time donors.

Tickets: 2 for 1 Opening Night only.

On May 21, buy a regular price ticket at the door ($27, cash only) and get a 2ndticket free. Offer subject to availability-first come, first served.

Performances on:

May 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 at 8:00 pm

and May 24 & 31 at 2:00 pm

Saturday May 9, 2015 @ 8;00 pm

Full Circle Theatre Perth, Ont

Call 1-800-518-2729 to charge to a credit card or order on line now!

Art Espresso! Painting Workshop

(Having fun while you learn how to work and play with your paint!)

Saturday, May 9,  2015 with Gloria Shoebridge

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (bring your lunch and snacks)

Cost: $40.00 for MERA members, $60 for others.

Cost of supplies: $20, which will include all paints and acrylic materials

A Mother’s Day Concert at MERA featuring Triola

A Blue Jeans Classic event

Sun, May 10, 2015

Time: 2:00 p.m

Mother’s Day, May 10th will see the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners filled with music for grandmothers, mothers, wives and others, played by Triola, an exciting classical music trio, comprised of mothers and grandmothers.

Clean Up Day 2015

Wednesday, May 6th from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Every year a large group of volunteers comes out and helps to clean up the yard after the winter, raking, planting, painting if necessary. Bring your rakes and gloves and energy!

We provide pizza at about 5:30 – courtesy of John Parks – and a few people bring a dessert to share which is much appreciated.

Arts and Crafts for Home Schooled children

Third Tuesday mormings of April, May and June, 2015

9 a.m. until 12 noon

Some parents of area home-schooled children have requested that MERA organize a  program for children, about Grade two level and up, to learn some of the things MERA does so well: weaving, knitting, spinning, pottery, basketry, bead work, etc.  The third Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. until 12 noon has been set aside for creative activities for home-schooled kids.

WHO: The Bombadils

WHAT: Sunday Schoolhouse Concert Series

WHEN: Sunday, May 31st, 2:00 pm

WHERE: MERA Schoolhouse, McDonald’s Corners

TICKETS: Series tickets (3 concerts) $55 ($50 for MERA members ) $22 advance. $20 for MERA members  (plus service charges) Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. in Perth (Jo’s Clothes), 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca

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