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Happy Labour Day!

In Perth Ontario, Perth Ontario Events, Perth Ontario News   On September 1, 2015   Add A Comment

labour day CanadaIn 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.

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Terry Fox Run

In Fall Events, Fundraiser, Perth Ontario, Perth Ontario Entertainment, Perth Ontario Events   On August 26, 2015   Add A Comment

Terry Fox RunInspired By A Dream

Grounded In Tradition
Volunteer-Driven
NO ENTRY FEE
NO MINIMUM PLEDGE
Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride

5km, 10km, Family Route
Moon Bounce, Face Painting, BBQ, Door Prizes, Silent Auction
Run Information

Conlon Farm Recreation Complex

REGISTRATION: 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM

OPEN START: 10:30 AM

Route Information

Bicycle, Rollerblade, and Wheelchair accessible
Route Lengths

2.5KM-3KM(Family Route)

5KM, 10KM

Click the link to register for the Perth Run today!
www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/perth

For more info contact:
Susan Whyte – swhyte@finneganinsurance.ca
1-800-903-7506 or 613-267-3788

Organizing Committee

The Terry Fox Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discovery based research each year in Canada – all monies raised outside Canada must be distributed to (a) an institute approved by the Foundation and its advisors or (b) remitted to Canada. The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) is a recipient of TFF funding for translational research. TFRI is an exciting new initiative whose goal is to translate rapidly today’s best science into better cancer treatment and diagnosis for all Canadians. The Institute will bring scientists and clinicians together across the country into a functionally integrated, geographically dispersed Institute with nodes in several provinces.

The Foundation recognizes the duality of its mandate. Not only does it raise money for research, but it also continues to share the story of Terry Fox. The Terry Fox Foundation strives to maintain the heroic effort and integrity that Terry embodied.

It is a grassroots organization that does not allow the Terry Fox name or likeness to be commercialized or conjoined with other worthy causes.

To date, over $650 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name.

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Thanks Giving Dinner Theatre

In Brooke Valley, Fall Events, Lanark Ontario, Lanark Village, Live Theatre, Perth Ontario, Perth Ontario Art, Perth Ontario Events, Smiths Falls   On October 6, 2014   Add A Comment

theatreOn Saturday, October 11th, 2014 Heritage Mica Days will once again present their THANKSGIVING DINNER THEATRE at Murphys Point Provincial Park.

Imagine yourself as part of an intimate group of 24 people, following a trail to the Silver Queen Mine in the company of character actors. The script of Dave Lally Cooks a Turkey tells the adventures of the Lally Family, original homesteaders in the Murphys Point area, with a lot of truth and a whole lot of whimsy.

Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance (price includes all gratuities and vehicle entry fees). Purchase four tickets at one time for a special price of $255 (a 15% savings). Tickets are available securely online at heritagemicadays.ca or by calling Beth at 613-267-5340.

Please note that it is about a 2km return trip walk from the parking area to the Silver Queen Mine, and the trail is NOT barrier free. Dogs are not permitted at this event.

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