Mark your calendars for June 18th, 2016 for the Stewart Park Festival Kick-off to Summer Party with Special Guests The Weber Brothers!

Join us at our 3rd Annual Kick-Off to Summer party. June 18 @ the Crystal Palace. Trust us there will be dancin’. With their eclectic mix of rockin’ originals and cool cover tunes, The Weber Brothers are the ultimate dance band. Think the harmony of The Beatles and the backbeat of the Band. Got it? Now experience it live! June 18th. Tickets only $20.00. On sale soon at Shadowfax, Book Nook, Perth Brewery and Top Shelf Distillery.

Doors at 8:00 pm. Music at 9:00 pm.
Door prizes. Pizza. A licensed event.

Tickets:$20.00
Available at the door or at Shadowfax, Book Nook, Perth Brewery, Top Shelf Distillery.

Visit Our Event Page here:

Date :
Saturday June 18, 2016 | all day

Location event :
@ the Crystal Palace
Perth, ON

Contact :
For further information, please visit: www.stewartparkfestival.com
or call +1 613-267-3311  Ext 2237

Join the Perth Fire Fighters for a Golf Tournament on June 3rd, 2016.

Cost is $100 per person which includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Proceeds will be used to sponsor free skating and free swimming throughout the year, and other worthwhile community causes.

Please include a contact name and number/email, and a list of your team members. Please have your team paid by cash or cheque (payable to the Perth Fire Department Fundraising) by April 30th.

The Perth Fire Department considers training its 31 members to be of the utmost importance and schedules regular training twice a month.  The Ontario Fire College offers enhanced and specialized skills training utilized by our members to ensure a high level of competency in all services offered by the department.  The members of the department are strongly committed to the department and to the citizens of Perth.  There are countless hours involved in training, responding to fire calls, and additional voluntary commitments such as Canada Day Fireworks, Maplefest, Muscular Dystrophy, Smoke Alarm Program, Santa Claus Parade, Garlic Festival, and the Perth Fair.  All of the members are proud to be an involved in our close-knit community.

Date :
Friday June 3, 2016 | all day

Location event :
at the Perth Golf Course

Contact :
For further information, please visit: www.perth.ca/content/fire-department
To reserve: t_choffe@yahoo.ca or call 613-812-1415.

Perth & District Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting

The PERTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets the second Tuesday of every month (January to June and September to November) in 2016, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. West in Perth.

On the 2nd Tuesday of the month from January to June, September and October. The November meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday. No meetings in July, August and December.

Plans are being made to bring exciting speakers to each meeting.

This month’s meeting will be about: “Q & A Master Gardeners Summer Social”

Date :
Tuesday June 14, 2016

Location event :
at St. Paul’s United Church,
25 Gore St. West – Perth

Contact :
Perth & District Horticultural Society
P.O. Box 494
Perth, ON
K7H 3G1

For more information on how you can attend, please contact the president, Jane Law, at perthhortpres@gmail.com.

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Perth Citizen’s Band Spring Concert

All concerts are FREE to the public and are held in historic Stewart Park just behind the Perth Town Hall in downtown Perth.

Bring along a lawn chair or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park

Date :
Thursday, June 9, 2016  at 7:30 pm

Thursday, June 23, 2016  at 7 pm (in conjunction with the Perth Rotary Club’s Strawberry Social)

Location event :
Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East

Contact :
For more information visit the band’s website at http://www.perthband.ca or call conductor Brian Tackaberry at 613-256-4221.

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MERA Book Club Fall 2015 – Winter 2016

6th  Book of 2015-2016 season: My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor

The MERA Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m to 9 :00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! The only requirement is that you must be an up-to-date MERA member http://www.meraschoolhouse.org/about

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Bingo at Perth Civitan Hall

Every Wednesday night at the PERTH CIVITAN HALL, BINGO starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Date :
Wednesdays June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 @ 7 p.m.

Location event :
Located at #6787 Cty. Rd. #43 outside

at Perth Civitan Hall

Contact :
Please call the hall at 613-267-2181 for further information or visit: http://www.perthcivitan.org/
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9 to 5, the Musical

STUDIO THEATRE PRESENTS : 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Date :
June 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10 at 8 pm
June 5 and 12 at 2 pm

Location event :
63 Gore Street East
Perth, ON

Contact :
http://www.studiotheatreperth.com for further details.
or call +1 613-267-7469

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Perth Farmer’s Market 2016

THE PERTH FARMERS’ MARKET takes place every Saturday morning between May 7th and October 8th, 2016, in the Tay Basin Parking Lot and around the Crystal Palace.

Vendors are set-up between 8am and 1pm and offer fresh, local, organic in-season produce, plants, preserves, meat, home baking, and tons of other goodies. The Market also offers artisans and crafts, jewellry, entertainment occasionally and chance to have breakfast at the Piggin’ Out Market Cafe. This is a great way to spend a Saturday morning, getting to know your local producers in the heart of downtown Perth!

Date :
June 4, 11, 18, 25

Location event :
Downtown Perth

Contact :
Website: http://perthfarmersmarket.ca/

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 The Last Deadman

BarnDoor Theatre Presents “The Last Deadman”: David Jacklin’s legendary drama with music about Canada’s last fatal duel.

First performed in 1983 (the 150th anniversary of the duel), this intense drama looks at the effect of the duel on its victor — a man who very nearly became Canada’s first prime minister!

More than simply a story of a lady’s slighted honour, the duel had far-reaching consequences for the shaping of our nation.

Told with drama, music, humour and excitement, it is a challenging and surprising multi-media theatrical event.
Date :
June 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2016

Location event :
26 Craig Street
Perth, ON

Contact :
For further information, please visit: www.barndoorproductions.ca
Or call 613-267-1884

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Neil Simon’s « I ought to be in pictures »

Neil Simon’s I Ought to be in Pictures (June 24 to July 17) is a heartfelt comedy about a father and daughter rebuilding their relationship after years of disconnection. “A mature, touching, memorable play that brings great joy to the season” (Clive Barnes, New York Post). “Neil Simon’s best play since The Odd Couple” (Women’s Wear Daily).

Date :
Friday June 24 to Thursday July 17, 2016

Contact :
For further information, please visit: www.classictheatre.ca

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It’s back! It went so well last year that we are doing it again. We are excited to announce, the Hungry Planet Pop Up, 2016 edition. If you missed it last year – this is about the return one of Perth’s all-time favourite restaurants – The Hungry Planet – over two Saturdays in June.

Many people have fond memories of the Border Farm burger and the Santorini sandwich among other delicious creations. Do you remember the brown paper menu on the walls, the busy open kitchen and the sense of community?

On Saturday June 4 and Saturday June 11, Judy will be cooking most of the Hungry Planet’s original menu. These special “pop-up” events are a fundraiser for The Table Community Food Centre’s community meals program which offers free, nutritious and delicious meals three times a week. In 2015 The Table served over 10,000 community meals to over 600 individuals.

The pop-ups will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On each day, orders must be made in advance and service will be take-out only. The menu will feature many of the Hungry Planet’s most popular dishes. Everything will be made fresh as you would expect from The Hungry Planet. Dishes on the eclectic, globally-inspired menu will highlight a variety of local ingredients. Weather-permitting an outdoor picnic area will be created so diners can enjoy their meals with other Hungry Planet fans and reminisce about the good old days. All main dishes will be priced at $25 and Judy plans to have a few of her famous desserts and salads on hand to compliment your meal. Place your order in advance by phone.

Orders can be placed starting the Monday prior to the event so orders for June 4 can be called in beginning Monday May 30 and orders for June 11 can be called in beginning Monday June 6 at 613-326-8593. PAYMENT BY CASH ONLY PLEASE

If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Kris@thetablecfc.org

Event Date:
Saturday June 4, 2016 from 11:30 am to 5 pm
and
Monday June 6, 2016 from 11:30 am to 5 pm

Event location :
The Table Community Food Centre
190 Gore Street East, Perth (Ontario) K7H 1K3

On May 27 and 28, 2016, the 2016 all Ontario Vehicle Rescue Challenge (Auto extrication) takes place at the Perth Fairgrounds, hosted by Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Fire Rescue, and the BBD&E Station.

“It’s an extrication challenge,” said Jean Richardson who is helping Aidan Ryan and Calvin Cooke to organize the event that will take place May 27 and 28 at the Perth Fairgrounds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Drummond/North ElmsleyTay Valley Fire Rescue and the BBD&E Firefighter’s Association would like to extend an invitation for all fire departments and the public to participate in the event. Any Fire Department (in Canada and the US) can submit a team to participate in the auto extrication challenge. All members of the public are welcome too attend the event as a spectator or help out as a volunteer. The event will take place at the Perth Fairgrounds located in beautiful Perth, Ontario. The event will feature tons of activities, auto extrication demonstrations, great food, vendors, antique fire trucks and much more!

There will be team scenarios and local scrap yards have donated more than two dozen cars to crush, but they’re still looking for old cars if you have one or two to spare. Tax receipts will be given.

Teams will be judged on their ability to perform, and team work, communication, Richardson said.

“There are three opportunities to perform including with limited tools, unlimited heavy hydraulics and rapid – meaning they will be talking to “patients” who will be on the verge of passing out.

The local fire and rescue team will not be competing in this event, as they are the hosts.

The Challenge will be limited to 15 teams. 6 people per team. All teams competing in the event will be registered with TERC. Visit www.terccanada.ca for details.

On the Thursday night before the event, there will be a learning symposium for invited guests.

Drummond/North ElmsleyTay Valley Fire Rescue and the BBD&E Firefighter’s Association would like to extend an invitation for all fire departments and the public to participate in the event. Any fire department (in Canada and the US) can submit a team to participate in the auto extrication challenge.

All members of the public are welcome too attend the event as a spectator or help out as a volunteer.

The cost to register a team is $450.00 (after May 1, 2016 the cost increases to $500.00).

Date :
Thursday May 27 to
Saturday May 28  from 7 am to 5 pm

Location event:
at the Perth Fairgrounds

Contact :
Please email: autoex@dnetv.ca
or or call 613-267-2596 ext. 4

Have some fun while you run! Take part in the Spring Goat Obstacle 5km on May 2nd 2016. Its an “obstacle course-prediction run” that starts and finishes indoors on the cutest wee running track you’ll ever see!

The Scotiabank Perth Spring Goat Prediction Obstacle 5km run, in aid of the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, was held at the Tay River Train and Transform gym outside of Perth on May 2, 2016.

This year, runners faced an obstacle course to throw runners off of their times, including a hay pyramid, mud puddles, tire wheel tosses, and running over a mound of earth.

Date :
Monday May 2, 2016

Location event :
74 Foster st, Perth, Ontario

Contact :
For further information please visit http://www.perthrunninggoats.blogspot.ca/
or call (613-264-8904)
email: mailto:mtherunninggoat@cogeco.net

The annual Lanark County Hike for Hospice palliative care services will take place rain or shine, from noon to 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at the Perth Crystal Palace.

Come out and join your friends and neighbours for a short walk around town to support this important fundraiser. All monies raised go to the palliative care programs provided by Community Home Support Lanark County and the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.

These programs provide essential help to people and their families across Lanark County who are dealing with life-limiting and end-of-life challenges. There will be a BBQ, music and a silent auction. Why not form or join a team now to raise funds for these important programs. You can register now online by following the hike link at www.chslc.ca or at the event.

To register, please go to: chpa.convio.net/communityhomesupportlanarkcounty.

Date :
Sunday, May 1st, 2016 from 12.am to 2 p.m

Location event :
at the Perth Crystal Palace

Contact :
Please call Community Home Support at 613-267-6400 for more information.

Perth & District Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting

The PERTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets the second Tuesday of every month (January to June and September to November) in 2016, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. West in Perth.

On the 2nd Tuesday of the month from January to June, September and October. The November meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday. No meetings in July, August and December.

Plans are being made to bring exciting speakers to each meeting.

This month’s meeting will be about: “Tick Proofing Your Property”

Speaker: Dr. Riddick

Date :
Tuesday May 10, 2016

Location event :
at St. Paul’s United Church,
25 Gore St. West – Perth

Contact :
Perth & District Horticultural Society
P.O. Box 494
Perth, ON
K7H 3G1
For more information on how you can attend, please contact the president, Jane Law, at perthhortpres@gmail.com.

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Perth Citizen’s Band Spring Concert

Sunday, May 1st in the Bandshell, THE PERTH CITIZENS’ BAND hosts their first concert of the year in honour of spring.

Date :
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | 10.30 am to 4 p.m

Location event :
Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East

Contact :
For more information visit the band’s website at http://www.perthband.ca or call conductor Brian Tackaberry at 613-256-4221.

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Perth Badmington Club

Come and play BADMINTON with the Perth Badminton Club.
The event will take place at The Stewart School, Sunset Blvd. in Perth, on Monday nights between October 2015 and May 2016, 7-9pm. Please note: if the school is closed (e.g. snow day) badminton is cancelled. Fees: $55 per season, or $15 plus $3 per night played. Under 19 years $30 per season. For more info about the event, please contact president Eric Scheuneman. By Phone : 613-267-2078 or by e-mail : escheuneman@xplornet.com. Youth are encouraged to attend! Our regular nights offer you the chance to stay fit, develop your badmington, socialise and most importantly, have fun ! For those who prefer to play socially, our regular club nights are ideal. There is no obligation to play in competitions. Information for GPS : Latitude: 44.90445 Longitude: -76.26417.

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MERA Book Club Fall 2015 – Winter 2016

6th  Book of 2015-2016 season: My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor

The MERA Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m to 9 :00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! The only requirement is that you must be an up-to-date MERA member http://www.meraschoolhouse.org/about

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Bingo at Perth Civitan Hall

Every Wednesday night at the PERTH CIVITAN HALL, BINGO starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 5pm.

Date :
Wednesdays May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2016 @ 7 p.m.

Location event :
Located at #6787 Cty. Rd. #43 outside

at Perth Civitan Hall

Contact :
Please call the hall at 613-267-2181 for further information.
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Barn Door Productions presents : « Under Milk Wood », a play for voices by Dylan Thomas.

Dylan Thomas’ “play for voices” is arguably the culmination of his life’s work. It is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Poetic, comic, tragic, ironic, musical and so much more. It is performed by a varying number of “voices” as they tell the story of a spring day in Llareggub, a small town in Wales. It is a unique theatrical experience and challenge for anyone interested in performing.

Tickets : $20 reserved
$22 door
$10 students

When ?
April 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m
April 17 and 24 at 2 p.m

Where ?
26, Craig Street, Perth, Ontario

Contact :
For additionnal information, please visit the website www.barndoorproductions.ca
Or call 613 267 1884

Perth Badmington Club Come and play BADMINTON with the Perth Badminton Club.
The event will take place at The Stewart School, Sunset Blvd. in Perth, on Monday nights between October 2015 and May 2016, 7-9pm. Please note: if the school is closed (e.g. snow day) badminton is cancelled. Fees: $55 per season, or $15 plus $3 per night played. Under 19 years $30 per season. For more info about the event, please contact president Eric Scheuneman. By Phone : 613-267-2078 or by e-mail : escheuneman@xplornet.com. Youth are encouraged to attend! Our regular nights offer you the chance to stay fit, develop your badmington, socialise and most importantly, have fun ! For those who prefer to play socially, our regular club nights are ideal. There is no obligation to play in competitions. Information for GPS : Latitude: 44.90445 Longitude: -76.26417.

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Perth & District Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting The PERTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets the second Tuesday of every month (January to June and September to November) in 2016, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St.

West in Perth. Plans are being made to bring exciting speakers to each meeting. For more information on how you can attend, please contact the president, Jane Law, at perthhortpres@gmail.com.

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Mera Gardening Club meeting

The Mera Gardening Club will meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in February, March and April 2016.

Wednesday, February 10th meeting:

Ankaret Dean will be conducting a workshop on her method of starting early varieties of seeds, such as petunias.  A reminder you need to be a MERA member when attending ongoing activities at MERA – a very reasonable $30 per year for a single membeship, $50 per year for a family membership.

Location event :

This will take place on at the Schoolhouse.

Date :

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | 7 pm

Contact :

For more information on the MERA Gardening Club, please contact Hilary Barrett hilary.barrett@bell.net.

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MERA Book Club Fall 2015 – Winter 2016

6th  Book of 2015-2016 season: My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor

The MERA Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday evening of the month at 7:00 p.m to 9 :00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! The only requirement is that you must be an up-to-date MERA member http://www.meraschoolhouse.org/about_member