Studio Theatre Productions presents “The Watersdown Affair” Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

It’s 1936… You’ve been invited to dinner at Watersdown Mansion. A murder has been committed. Can you help find the killer before he (or she!) strikes again? See nine of Studio Theatre’s finest actors in roles to die for!

WHEN: Friday October 16th, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith Street, Perth
TICKETS:$50 (includes a $30 tax receipt) Call Isabel at 613-326-0437
COSTUMES (Optional): Come as you are or have some fun and dress for the era!

DINNER, CASH BAR & SILENT AUCTION

Come, dine, be part of the mystery that’s MURDER to solve…

PERTH AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR 10-12th October

Thanksgiving Weekend
Saturday, Sunday and Monday
October 10,11,12
10 am to 5 pm.

*Admission is free*

Located within 25 kilometres of picturesque Perth, the Tour showcases one of Eastern Ontario’s finest selections of contemporary fine arts and crafts against a backdrop of Mother Nature at her best.

The real heart of the Perth Autumn Studio Tour is of course, the creative process that allows us to produce the work we love. Some studios are able to give demonstrations but many are given over to the studio tour and guest artists so this is not possible. To help you see us at work we have started a PHOTO GALLERY of the actual work process. As well, our studio links provide some preview images of the wide variety of wonderful works you will see when you join us on our tour.

Now celebrating it’s 23nd year, the Tour has added many new artisans for a total of 25 participants. Most are from the Perth area while others have been juried and invited to attend from other parts of Eastern Ontario. To minimize your driving time we’re presenting our works in 6 different rural studios clustered near Perth in very accessible and beautiful locations. There are demonstrations at many of the studio stops, and several feature outstanding garden walks.

Help us celebrate over 20 years being one of Ontario’s most prestigious studio tours!

Jewellery, etchings, canoes, pottery, furniture, stone sculpture, and wood carvings are only a few of the media you will see on the tour. Start at any location number, the routes are well marked. Besides the map provided, there are several important pieces of information on the details page.

The Perth Autumn Studio Tour is a very special showcase for contemporary fine crafts. In 1999 this extraordinary group of artisans was awarded a grant by the Ontario Arts Council in recognition of the high standard of work presented over the previous ten years. It was the only studio tour in Ontario to receive such an award.

For further information please contact us by calling Riverguild Fine Crafts
(613) 267-5237

Men’s Group starting in Perth

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm

A monthly men’s meeting for men of any age (teens, twenties . . . nineties), whatever kind you are is the right kind. Find out more about what’s up for your brothers and (if you choose to) build community by saying what’s up for you.

First Wednesday evening of each month in Perth. Call for directions or info 613.267.8308.

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Category:
Inner Transition

Saturday, October 24th from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Are you intimidated by the idea of making your own bread? Join Alice Hinther for a fun-filled afternoon of bread making and learn how simple it really is! In this four hour session, you will learn how to make a basic white bread dough, cinnamon buns, pizza dough, whole grain bread, French bread as well as novelty shaped breads like Alice’s Alligator bread, meat stuffed buns, pizza buns and more!
 

Don’t eat before you come. Lunch is on us! Please bring a cookie sheet or storage container as you will be bringing home lots of goodies as well!

Alice is a local artist/craftsperson who divides her time between Ottawa and Maberly. Check out her website at ahinther.webs.com or her Facebook page Alice Hinther Design.

Cost: MERA Members $30, Non-members $40

Register by contacting Marilyn at meraschoolhouse@bell.net

Halloween Party in the Crystal Palace Oct. 31, 2015

Hosted by the Perth Civitan Club at the Crystal Palace, Tay Basin.

Time 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Composting Workshop

Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Wrap up your garden and get a good start for next year by learning how to make compost! Composting encourages beneficial organisms and gives your garden a healthy boost. We will have fun in this hands-on class and will learn about backyard and worm composting.
Facilitator: Sébastien Bacharach, a composting educator with over 10 years of experience.
Cost: by donation
Location: in Perth. Exact location given after sign up and a few days before the workshop.

This workshop is organised by the Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario.
Category:
Environment
Food

ECSTATIC DANCE

22nd October from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

$5 per person

Bring a snack and water

The 2015 dates from July until December are: July 23, Aug. 20, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, and Dec. 24.

For information please contact Kat Elliott at bowmana@storm.ca or call 613-278-0259.

Peaceful, playful or enraptured, ecstatic dance is a journey of self-guided movement meditation, and an expression, knowing and release of the truth of our lived experience into the safe space created by our community of dance.

In 2015 Labour Day is Monday September 7

Celebrate this year’s first Monday of September with your friends and family!

This holiday officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement, however, most of us only think of it as the last long weekend of the summer, a perfect occasion for one last BBQ or canoe trip. Many seasonal attractions and vendors close after the labour day long weekend and it is generally the start of the fall shoulder season for tourist attractions.

Traditionally, Labour Day was an occasion to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights during parades and picnics organized by trade unions. These still play a role in Labour Day for some Canadians, but many people see the first Monday in September as an opportunity to take a late summer trip, perhaps to their country cottage, or enjoy the company of family or friends at picnics, fairs, festivals and fireworks displays.

For teenagers and other students, the Labour Day weekend is the last chance to celebrate with a party or to go on a trip before school re-opens for the new academic year. Canadian football fans may spend a large proportion of the weekend watching the Labour Day Classic matches live or on television.

The Labour Day Classic consists of three games between high ranking teams in the Canadian Football League. One match is played on the Sunday before Labour Day and two on Labour Day.

The Middleville Agricultural Society was formed in 1851 to help farmers improve their farming practices. It ordered pure and reliable seeds in bulk for its members, and imported purebred rams to boost the quality of local sheep and wool. In 1883, the Society purchased the fairground property and built the large Exhibition Hall. In 1902, the Temperance Society added a meeting hall, now used as a dining hall.

Since 1851 in September the Middleville Agricultural Society have organized the Middleville Fair as a fall celebration of rural life.

Agriculture is the main focus of the Fair, with animal, flower, fruit and vegetable exhibits and competitions. Crafts, baking and preserving, and heritage displays of antique machinery and household items, as well as old fashioned games and races for the children, fill out the day. There is a ham and bean luncheon, and fair day ends with the renowned homecooked turkey dinner. Come join us!

Saturday Sept. 19th

The 164th Annual Middleville Agricultural Fair
The Tradition Continues

Admission: $5 per person, Children 10 years of age and younger are free.

Special prizes are awarded for the following categories:

Most Recently Married Couple

Longest Married Couple

Eldest Person

Youngest Child

New Exhibitor with the most points in the fair

Please register for these special prizes with the Secretary at the Office before 5:00 p.m.

Parking
No parking on the grounds, except for the livestock trailers

Handicap parking will be available on the south side of the Wolfe Grove Road, just outside the fairgrounds, as marked

General parking will be available where marked. A complimentary wagon ride will bring guests to and from the parking area.

Fair Highlights

8:30 AM Judging of Hall Exhibits (Doors to these exhibits will not open until all judging is complete. Usually around 11 AM)

10:00 AM Fair Opens

Light Horse Show

Heavy Horse Show

11:00 Pet Show (By the Fire Hall)

Judging of Cattle, Swine, Poultry and Sheep

11:30 Vegetable Racing (By the Fire Hall)

11:30 – 1:00 Home-cooked Ham and Bean Lunch in the Dining Hall

$9 Adult; $5 Children 8 years and under

1:00 Teddy Bear Show

1:30 North Lanark 4H achievement Program – Sheep

3:00 Dinner Tickets on Sale in Office

4:30 Turkey Supper

Numbered tickets, served in order

$13 Adult; $8 Children 8 years and under”

Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2015
Time: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cyclosportif Perth – Cycle Tour Route through Perth and District

Welcome!

Late September brings with it the beginning of the beautiful fall colours in the Rideau Lakes Township and we want you to experience it firsthand.

Come join hundreds of cyclists on the roads in, around and between Perth, Murphy’s Point, Portland, and Westport.

Cyclosportif Perth is not a race–there will be no results and no timed sections. You can go hard if you want, or you can simply take your time and enjoy the scenery.

We’ve got something for most everyone, from “The Roadie 100k” to “The Roadie 100 Miles” to the even more adventurous folks who like a bit of dirt and gravel with “The Dirty Version”–100k on a mix of paved and dirt roads.

START/FINISH location:

Perth Fairgrounds, 50 Arthur St, Perth, ON
Event Day Schedule

7-9:30 AM–Registration/kit pick up and MANDATORY Rider Sign-in. We need to know who is actually riding, and what route they are riding. Please remember to SIGN OUT after your ride, so we know you made it back safely.

7 AM–exhibitor booths open (except the beer tent)
Road

8 AM—100 miles

9:00 AM—Dirty 100k

9:30 AM—100k Registration 2015

Registration Includes:
· Sponsor/supporter swag
· Beer ticket
· Separate bike and rider numbers
· Awesome post ride food
· On course support vehicles from Bushtukah
· Rest stops appropriately spaced
· Mechanical support before and during the ride (hopefully you will not need this)
· Great Directional signage
· Amazing scenery and memories
Post Ride Activities

11 AM- 5 PM Post ride fueling!!

Entertainment and food

Exhibitors and expo

Come and explore this great area on two wheels. There is so much to see!

Note: paid event