One of the most anticipated camp events of the whole year!

At Santa’s Workshop kids get to make special gifts for their families under the guidance of MKDC staff. The projects are different every year but always awesome! We also wrap our gifts, make cards, and round out the day by making a yummy festive snack and playing some holiday games. Our staff look forward to this day just as much as the kids!

Psst… Parents… do you realize you’ll have the day free to do your Christmas shopping? In PEACE? We thought you’d like that.

$45 for one “elf”, $75 for two “elves” (includes lunch, snacks, and all materials for several gifts, wrapping, & cards)

PLEASE NOTE that as with all MKDC events, advance registration is required. We have a limited number of spaces and cannot accomodate drop-ins. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Date :
Saturday, Dec 3, 2016 at 10 am

Event location :
Perth, ON

Contact :
Website : www.maplekeydaycamp.com

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.

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

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

This month’s meeting will be about: “Potluck and AGM”

Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Otonicar, Decorating with Nature

Date :
November 22, 2016 at 6 pm

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 or

visit the website: http://www.perthhortsociety.com/

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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  5 pm.

Date :
Wednesdays November 2,9,16,23,30 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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The Real Inspector Hound

The Real Inspector Hound is STP’s 2016 entry into the EODL One Act Play Festival, November 11-13 at the Studio Theatre Perth.

Date :
November 3-6, 2016

Event location :
The Studio Theatre
63 Gore Street East. Perth
Overlooking the Tay Basin

Contact :
Website : www.studiotheatreperth.com

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Little Theatre, Big Festival

Perth’s Studio Theatre is making news again! The Studio Theatre is proud to host the 2016 Eastern Ontario Drama League One-Act Play Festival, November 11 – 13.

November 11th to 13th, the Studio Theatre will host the prestigious Eastern Ontario Drama League One-Act Play Festival. This annual competition brings together community theatre groups from across Eastern Ontario to perform their best one-act play, bite-size plays no less than 25 minutes and no more than 1 hour in length. As in past years, awards will be given for acting, direction, costume design and more, as judged by a professional adjudicator.

This year, eight of Ontario’s finest community theatres will showcase their one-act plays, including the Studio Theatre, which has two entries, and theatres from Peterboro, Belleville, Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, and Haliburton.

There will be three sessions, each featuring three one-act plays, building to the Awards Brunch on Sunday, November 13 when the adjudicator will announce the winners in each of the various categories.

Tickets

Tickets are $20 for each of the three sessions, and $30 for the Awards Brunch.
Save $10 by purchasing the Festival package of three sessions, plus the Awards Brunch, for just $80!
Tickets are going fast! Use the order form here, or call 613-326-0437 today!

Save on Perth accommodations! For special Festival pricing at the Best Western hotel in Perth call: Direct: 613-326-0082; Toll Free: 1-866-906-0082; or click bestwesternplusperth.com/reservations or reservations@bestwesternplusperth.com

For more info, please visit this page: http://studiotheatreperth.com/eastern-ontario-drama-league-one-act-play-festival/

Date :
November 11-13, 2016

Event location :
The Studio Theatre
63 Gore Street East. Perth
Overlooking the Tay Basin

Contact :
Website : www.studiotheatreperth.com

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Talk : The lives of the settlers and a celebration of the 200th Anniversary Year

Join the Perth Legion for a talk about the lives of the Settlers and a Celebration of the 200th Anniversary Year on November 17th, 2016.

For further information, please visit: www.perthhs.org

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Launch of Christmas in Perth

The launch of “Christmas in Perth” will take place on November 18th, 2016. For further information, please visit: www.downtownperthbia.ca

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Perth Annual Fundraising Dance

Kick up your heels to Under the Covers!

Date :
November 18th, 2016 at 7 pm

Event location :

Perth Civitan Hall
6787 Lanark County Rd 43
67 Foster St, Perth, ON
Canada

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Perth Ontario’s Quilter’s Guild Christmas Sale

Promoting quilting in Eastern Ontario! Come and experience the artistry and incredible technique demonstrated by the members of the Lanark County Quilter’s Guild at their Christmas Sale & Luncheon on Saturday, November 19th, 2016.

The Lanark County Quilters Guild  is an organization of individuals with an affinity for quilting, as well as friendly and social aspects.   The group consists of beginners, experts, quilt enthusiasts, women, men, young and in our senior years.

This fundraiser is held every two years on the alternate year of their Quilts on the Tay show and enables them to bring in guest speakers and offset costs for workshops etc. over the year. Come out and support the guild and treat yourself or a loved one to a beautiful gift this Christmas!

For more info, please visit: https://lanarkcountyquiltersguild.wordpress.com/about/

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The Bells of St. Paul’s in Concert 2016

Sunday, November 20th, 2016, at 3 pm, the Bells of St. Paul’s, ringing joyfully for 24 years, will be presenting a concert at St. Paul’s United Church”. This concert will feature the handbell choir and several guest artists from this area, under the Direction of Ann McMahon. Free will offering will be accepted at the doors.

Each year of the handbell choir’s existence, handbell music and handbell musicians have been changing and developing. Sharing these developments in a concert is indeed a joy.

For one thing, handbell music is no longer limited to church music. Several composers now write music specifically for this beautiful instrument. The concert program will include sizzling, jazzy, and swingy selections, sensitive and expressive melodies, and a few surprises!The techniques employed in bringing the music to life have greatly expanded beyondjust ringing.  And, in addition to being more interesting for audiences, the new music and new techniques have attracted a high caliber of musicians.

For information please contact Barb Guthrie at bguthrie@ripnet.com or visit the website at www.stpauls-uc-perth.org.

Event location :

25 Gore Street West Perth, Ontario, Canada

Contact :
E-mail: admin@stpaulsperth.ca
Fax: 613-267-3601

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Perth and District Community Foundation Christmas Gala

Join the Perth & District Community Foundation for their Annual Christmas Gala taking place on November 25th, 2016 at the Best Western Parkside Inn and Spa.

Perth & District Community Foundation (PDCF)’s Christmas Gala is the perfect kick-off to the holiday season, with the opportunity to mingle with new friends and old. Put on your season’s finery and join your friends for hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and laughter. The evening will include both a live and silent auction with the event proceeds going to support the work of the Perth and District Community Foundation.

Please visit www.pdcf.ca for further details.

Date :
November 25, 2016 | all day

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Perth 2016’s festival of Good Cheer 

Join us on Saturday, November 26th for our second annual Christmas Shopping event! Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal Palace. Come and pick up your VIP bag filled with coupons, visit our unique stores to see what delights they have in store and dine at one of our many wonderful restaurants. Horse drawn sleigh rides will be at your disposal and Christmas music will fill the air. See our beautiful downtown town sparkle with our wonderful  Christmas lights and enjoy the spirit of Christmas in downtown Perth.

Date :
November 26, 2016 from 9:30 am to 3 pm

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Stewart Park Music Festival: 25th Anniversary! Thursday July 14th Through Sunday July 17th, 2016 – Four days of music,workshops & Artisans in the park.

This year, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are also celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement! Many special events are planned to mark this milestone including a special Thursday evening show sponsored by the Stewart Park Festival.

Under a canopy of majestic maple trees the Stewart Park Festival in Downtown Heritage Perth brings together an eclectic variety of Canadian and International musicians for a great weekend of over 30 free outdoor concerts. The weekend has entertainment for everyone including children’s entertainment and an international food and artisans market.

• World-class music on 3 different stages
• Admission by donation
• Scheduled children’s activities in the park on Saturday and Sunday
• Adult workshops in the park on Saturday and Sunday
• A festival labyrinth in the centre of Stewart Park
• A festival market featuring food vendors and local artisans
• A Saturday morning farmers’ market at the Crystal Palace with music
• Saturday downtown sidewalk sale with roving musicians & bargains galore
• Licenced Saturday and Sunday patio (2:00 – 6:00) at the Crystal Palace
• After Hours: Music in various downtown venues on Friday + Saturday evenings
• Music and a delicious Sunday breakfast at the Crystal Palace
• Sunday Strawberry Social hosted by The Table Community Food Centre
• Special camping package available at Last Duel Park
• Air-conditioned shuttle bus from designated parking areas to the park

 
Please click here to volunteer or here to donate.

 
Date :
July 14-17, 2016

 
Event location :
Stewart Park
Perth, ON

 
Contact :
For further details, please visit Stewart Park Festival Website.

It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends.

Father’s Day activities include (but are not limited to):

–    Participating in Father’s Day fun runs and other events in which the proceeds go towards charity or prostate cancer research.
–    Buying presents such as neckties and other items of clothing, chocolates, books or equipment for various types of hobbies.
–     Giving handmade or purchased cards.
–    Breakfasts, brunches, lunches, or dinners either at home or in restaurants.
–    Taking fathers or father figures out to the movies, the park, the zoo, or another place of interest.

Date :
Sunday June 19, 2016

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

A Perth 200 Signature Event. From Friday to Sunday, May 20th to 22nd, 2016, the Town of Perth will welcome Town Criers from across the province to compete in the ONTARIO TOWN CRIER CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Architecture and agriculture will be key highlights complementing a historical-based weekend when the Town of Perth hosts the Provincial Town Crier Championships in 2016. In conjunction with the Perth Farmers’ Market operations, this Championship event will be held on the long weekend in May, 2016.

Perth’s very accomplished Town Crier, Brent McLaren, will host this championship and the town expects to welcome Town Criers from across the province.

This is the Town of Perth’s second of three Signature Events for our 200th Anniversary Celebrations! Perth’s accomplished Town Crier, Brent McLaren, will host this championship and the town expects to welcome Town Criers from across the province.

Date :
Friday, May 20, 2016 to Sunday, May 22, 2016

Location event:
Perth, ON

Contact :
Website: www.perth200.ca
e-mail: cathy@catscovecommunications.com

On Friday, May 13th, 2016, at 4:00pm, it’s the first of its kind – THE LANARK TRADES TOURNAMENT.

In support of the Perth Enrichment Program and have some fun with the Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association and anyone else who dare to challenge theirskills, we are excited to note that the Lanark Trades Tournament will be one of the Perth Settlement’s 200th Anniversary Events.

Local businesses and tradespeople are invited to submit teams to compete in timed relay events associated with the skilled trades; includes a beer garden!

Funds raised from the Tournament will be used directly to support the Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults and its clients as well as build camaraderie between local Trades businesses.

Two teams will run head-to-head through a relay of events in a tag-team style (e.g., one team member completes the first event, then passes the baton to the next team member who completes the second event, then passes the baton to a third team member who completes the third, etc.) There will be a series of stations (expecting 9) in which a team member is chosen to compete in the individual task. The top two teams will meet in the finals where each team will compete to build the best picnic table in the shortest time.

The cost for entering a team is $250.00
Student Rate: $125.00
Teams are encouraged to dress in company attire.

A cash beer tent will be available during the hours of the tournament.

You will find the rules of the tournament here.

Date :
Friday, May 13 to Monday May 16, 2016 | 4 p.m to 8 p.m

Location event :
12 Elliot Street Clinic (Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults), Perth.
(behind shoppers drug mart)

Contact :
Email mailto:info@morepep.ca or call the Clinic at 613-267-1660.
More info here: http://morepep.ca/lanark-trades-tournament-2/

St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore St. West, Perth) is hosting QUILTS IN THE CHURCH on Saturday, May 7th, 2016, from 10:00am to 4pm.

Admission is $5.00, $6 lunch takes place from 11am to 1pm. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Date :
Saturday May 7th, 2016, from 10 am to 4 pm

Location event :
St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore Street West Perth, Ontario, Canada
K7H 2L9)

Contact :
For further information please contact Marilyn at 613-267-2688 or visit the website at www.stpauls-uc-perth.org.

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.