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Fundraising Snow Ball aims to rock the house
By Howaida Sorour-Roberts
heddy@pdgmedia.ca
It’s going to be a rocking Christmas season in Merrickville, and it’s kicking off with the Snow Ball at the Baldachin Ballroom on Nov. 26.
“It’s fundraiser for the Merrickville food bank, and I thought November would be a good time for the food bank to have a little extra before Christmas,” said Steve Hurndell, Snow Ball founder and organizer.
The Snow Ball will also showcase some fabulous music with room to dance.
“I wanted to get the season started with a great musical event before everyone settles down to their family and work celebrations,” said Hurndell.
The headline act is 4 Way Street, a tribute band for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) as a group in all their various band incarnations and solo projects.
“We do all the CSNY material but we also play other music of the era. There are seven members in the band, we’re kind of an experience,” said Sean Harris, band member, guitarist and vocalist.
4 Way have been around for 27-years and are famous for their high-energy performances. “We give our all at every show, so we do one-off shows, we’re usually pretty fried after the show, we wouldn’t be able to perform like that night after night,” said Harris.
Sadly the band has announced their retirement at the end of this year and the Merrickville Show will be their second to last show. “We have a fairly large following in Ottawa, and a lot of them are coming to our show in Merrickville – I’ve sold out of the tickets I was allotted – I’m feeling pretty humbled that all these people would drive all the way to Merrickville and spend the night just to take in the show,” said Harris.
4 Way Street will play two sets preceded by Hawkins and Radisch.
“I’m excited about being part of Snow Ball, and anything that supports Merrickville and the arts,” said Hawkins, who was named one of Ottawa Top 25 People by Ottawa Life Magazine in 2016.
Dubbed Queen of the Blues, Hawkins will be the mistress of ceremonies but plans to perform at least a few songs. “I’m going to do something a little Cajun and up-beat, I know what 4 Way are doing and I know what Sophia is doing so I want to add a little something, something,” said Hawkins with her rich and infectious chuckle.
Bringing an entirely fresh and youthful vibe to the event is Radisch, the 18-year old Ottawa musical sensation. A singer/songwriter and actress Radisch burst on the music scene at age 13. With nearly 200 original songs already under her belt, her compositions have been used in several films, as part of film scores, including a feature film, Thirteen Downs, in which she was also cast as lead.
“I would describe my music as alternative rock and soul rock, and I’ll be doing a acoustic solos feature a selection of my original songs, “ said Radisch.
Local talent will include Heather Snow and the Flakes and Lori Sutherland and Friends.
Two auction will be held at the event, a live auction with Wayne Poapst as well as a Chinese auction. The latter is where interested guests place their bids in a jar, and at the end of the night the winning bid is picked out of the jar.
“It’s fun and that way people don’t end up going home with something they don’t want,” said Hurndell.
Tickets are $25 and available online at www.beaflake.com or in Merrickville at Bullets and Bones, the Merrickville Book Emporium or The Village Bean.
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4 Way Street are Canada’s only Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young retrospective tribute band and they’ll be performing at the Baldachin Ballroom on Nov. 26.
Restaurants participates in fundraiser to support community food centres
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
The Fieldhouse restaurant in Perth was busy the night of Wednesday, Oct. 19 as Perth locals dined out to support Restaurants for Change.
Restaurants for Change is a one-day nationwide fundraiser across Canada that raises money to support programs that bring people in low-income communities together to eat, cook and share healthy food.
“Fourteen cities participate across Canada – and one kick-ass small town!” says Ramsey Hart, referring to Perth. Hart is the executive director at the Table Community Food Centre in Perth. “It’s great to have the Table as a local connection,” he says.
The Table provides free meals to anyone in the community three times a week.
O’Reilly’s pub in Perth also participated in the fundraising event. “It’s thrilling to have local restaurants partic
ipate,” Hart says.
Hart says funds raised on Oct. 19 are split between the Table and Community Food Centres Canada.
Photo by Jane Hobson: Jane Dugdale poses for a photo with friends on the patio of The Fieldhouse restaurant in Perth on Oct. 19, 2016. The Fieldhouse participated in a one-day nationwide festival called Restaurants for Change that raises money for community food centres across Canada.
Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center celebrates 25 years by giving back
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She has worked with patients from newborn babies to centenarians. Her passion and joy in the work she does have inspired an equal response of loyalty and support. That’s why Kathie Wickens, chiropractor, and owner of Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center in Perth is celebrating her 25th anniversary with a fundraiser.
“It’s been so rewarding to help others people attain a better quality of life, so it’s been a wonderful 25 years and I want to give back,” says Wickens.
On October 1, the clinic will be hosting a Give Back Walk/Run, and they hope the community will come out and help them support the two charities they’ve chosen.
“Since we work on the nervous system which has an impact on neurological function we decided we would support the local Alzheimer’s Society,” said Wickens.
The event, which takes off from Algonquin College, Perth will also raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.
“We chose the name ‘Give Back Walk/Run’ as a sort of play on words because we work on the ‘back’ and we want to give back to our community. We’ll be giving away prizes and we just want it to be a fun day and raise money for good causes,” said Wickens.
This is hardly the first time that Wickens has given back to the community; her entire 25 years have been as much about giving patients the tools they need to thrive, as it’s been about treating patients.
“My big thing is to educate people to think ‘how can I get my body to heal?’ versus ‘what can I take to make the pain go away?’,” says Wickens.
Chiropractors don’t just relieve pain, the work they do can often alleviate many other symptoms.
“Very often we’ll have a patient come in with lower back pain, and after we’ve worked on that, they’ll tell us that their frequent urination problem has gone away,” says Wickens.
People, she says, seem to forget that the body can heal itself. Before she knew about the benefits of Chiropractic, Wickens would get regular medical checkups.
“However, nobody ever told me to get my nervous systems checked,” says Wickens adding that the nervous system is often the root cause of many types of pain and malfunctions in the body.
The clinic provides a full range of services including Chiropractic manipulation using Sigma instruments, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Orthotics, Hydro Massage, Holistic Nutrition, Weight Loss and even offers an on-site gym.
Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 19 – 21
Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 19 – 21
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
MonkeyJunk at The Cove Country Inn
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Kick off te MUSICwestport outdoor music festival with Live Music at the Cove Country Inn.. Cost $20.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
MUSICwestport
12:00pm (noon) – 7:00pm
10th annual outdoor music festival, rain or shine. Kidzone, vendors, food. 2 stages:
SoHo’s, 43 Bedford St.
12-1pm;Turpin’s Trail ( East Coast/Folk, Kingston)
1:30-2:40pm Bob Burtch Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass/Seely’s Bay)
3-4:10pm Drumhand (World/Percussion/Fol-Jazz, Toronto)
4:30 – 6pm Russell DeCarle Trio (Western Swing/Blues/Country Peterborough)
The Cove, 2 Bedford St
12:30 – 1:40 The Soots (Old time/ Bluegrass Montreal)
2-3:10 pm Tavis E. Triance & The Natural Way (Psychedelic Rock, Vancouver/Montreal)
3:30 – 4:30 pm Kreif (Indie Rock, Montreal)
5-6:30 pm Oh Susanna (Folk/Pop Toronto)
Temptation or Temperance!
6:00pm
Come out for a lovely evening filled with wonderful food, good company and a historic atmosphere and learn a thing or two about our heritage. This fundraising event with begin at 6pm at the Old Stone Mill with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, then it is just a short walk to the Old Town Halls for 7pm where you will enjoy foods and ingredients. The cost is $60 per person and Includes a $30 tax receipt.
To reserve tickets email info@deltamill.org or call 613-928-2584. For more information about the Delta Mills Society visit our website at www.deltamill.org
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Breakfast with Soul at Lilly White’s
8:00am – 10:00am
Last Friday of every month. Breaking bread as a spiritual community to nourish mind, body & spirit.
Lilly White’s
43 Johanna St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
613-292-3292
Fort McMurray Fundraiser at Almonte Community Centre
8:00pm
For most of us, watching the devastation that happened in Alberta was something short of a horror movie. For some though, it was their reality. A reality that will take a long time to recover from – emotionally and financially. As always, our local musicians have banded together to help. Join us for an evening of exceptional music in efforts to help raise some money to help with their journey.
As always, Valley Heritage Radio is on hand to help their community. Thank you Jason Marshall, Christa Pare and Mike Cloutier for MCing. I think we can squeeze a song out of Mike and Christa with Jason on Kazoo! Amazing talents from Jamie and Jeff McMunn, Arleen Quinn, Unwound, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Famers, Dale Ducharme, Mike Hamelin, Rodger Coulombe and Brian Ostrom. Doug and Pam Champagne, George Allen Chenier SR, Johnny and Jack Spinks, Maureen Young, Chris Metcalfe, Marc Gossett, Theresa Bennet Scott, Gord Barnes, and Cooper Street.
You don’t want to miss this show! $10 per person, with all proceeds going to help!
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Mississippi Mills Vintage Bicycle Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, Causeway and Right Bike will be hosting the 1st annual Vintage Bicycle Show at the Almonte & District Arena. Everyone is welcome to take a look at the wide variety of vintage bicycles from collectors from around the region. Exhibits will range from bikes from the 1890s to classic European and North American racers of the 1900s.
Advanced Tickets are on sale for $10 in Ottawa and Almonte at the following locations:
– Causeway
– Cycle Salvation
– Right Bike
– Mill Street Books
– Baker Bobs
At the Door: $15
With the donation of an adult bike: $5
182 Bridge St, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0
Strawberry Social 2016
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Annual Strawberry Social is back and better than ever! Join us for strawberry shortcake at the North Lanark Regional Museum in Appleton.
For a special treat, celebrate Mississippi Mills’ Bicycle Month by joining the Mayor of Mississippi Mills, Shaun McLaughlin, and the Mayor of Carleton Place, Louis Antonakos, in a bicycle ride to the Museum! The Mayors will leave their respective Town Halls at 1:00 pm and arrive for our first serving of shortcake at 1:30 pm.
The Social is one of the largest fundraising events the Museum hosts, drawing visitors from as far as Ottawa to enjoy an afternoon of shortcake made with locally grown strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream. Featuring live music courtesy of the Perth Citizens’ Band, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!
While you’re here, make sure to visit our summer exhibition, Flair for Fashion, which explores turn of the century fashion in Lanark County. Stunning wedding dresses and men’s wool bathing suits are just a few of the never-before-exhibited items that are on display.
647 River Road Appleton ON
www.northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
For more information call 613-257-8503 or email appletonmuseum@hotmail.com
Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame at Almonte Old Town Hall
5:00pm
Film about the Montreal-based, Italian-born speed racer and bicycle frame maker who manufactured a record number of frames in his lifetime. The director, Tony Girardin, will also be on hand for a Q and A following the film.
Cost $12
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
12:00pm (noon) – 5:00pm
Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens White Lake, ON
12:00 – Opening Ceremony & singing of O Canada led by John Yakabuski,
Welcome to the event by MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Tom Peckett, chair Boyd MacLaren
12:15 Arnprior MacNab Pipes & Drums sponsored by the Township of McNab/Braeside
12:45 – Campbell School of Highland Dance
1:05 – Massed Pipe Bands Tribute to Bob and Jim by Mackie McLaren Special songs held dear by Bob & Jim sung by cAPS lOCK First Massed Band sponsored by Reid Bros. Arnprior
1:40 – cAPS LOCK quartet sponsored by Pinnacle Animal Hospital
2:00 – Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums sponsored by Renfrew Chrysler
2:40 – TheOtherKrow
3:00 – Kemptville Legion Pipes & Drums sponsored by Doug Fleming, Melcher Heating and Cooling & Boyce Funeral Home
3:30 – TheOtherKrow
3:50 – Bytown Celtic Heritage Society Pipes & Drums
78th Fraser Highlanders Fort Glengarry Garrison, Black Powder Musket Squad sponsored by Braeburn Estates
4:30 – TheOtherKrow
4:50 – Closing Massed Pipe Bands
Almonte Farmers’ Market
8:30am – 12:30pm
Library Grounds, Almonte
For more information find us on Facebook or visit our website
www.almontefarmersmarket.ca
Perth schools raise funds for Fort McMurray
By Terry O’Hearn – Perth
Students, teachers, and volunteers crowded the gymnasium at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Perth on Thursday, May 12, dancing from 12:15 to 2 p.m. in a fundraising effort on behalf of the fire-ravaged city of Fort McMurray, Alberta. A total of $1,380 was raised, which will go to the “Alberta Fires Appeal” of the Canadian Red Cross.
The event was just one of several local school events for the Fort McMurray cause taking place this week. Perth & District Collegiate Institute announced they were holding a Fort McMurray fundraiser in the cafeteria, also on May 12, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a cake raffle, while St. John Catholic High School held a dress-down day on Friday, May 13, asking students to contribute $2 to do so. The Stewart School posted on their Facebook page that on Tuesday, May 10: “Some of our students have started a campaign to help support those affected by the Fort McMurray, Alberta fires. Please send donations to school, and students will be collecting them daily.”
Queen Elizabeth teacher Lyndsay Robilliard explained the Dance-A-Thon included all 234 students at the school, split into two groups. The kindergarten to grade 3 group kicked things off at 12:15 p.m. and danced until 12:45, and then grades 4 to grade 6 took over and danced until 2 p.m. For an entry fee of $4, each student received a glow-stick and drink.
Robilliard went on to praise the students, especially the Grade 6 class, who suggested something should be done for the people of Fort McMurray. Originally the proceeds from the event were to go to the Parent Council, but it was mutually agreed that the needs of Fort McMurray would take priority.
A CBC News story dated May 11 stated that “The Canadian Red Cross will soon start providing emergency funds of $600 per adult and $300 per child from the millions raised so far for Fort McMurray residents forced from their homes by the wildfire.” The Red Cross stated that the Fort McMurray incident resulted in the largest domestic appeal in their history. It is reported that more than 700 Red Cross staff and trained volunteers from across Canada are in Alberta to help evacuees.
Photo – Grade 6 students in the foreground from the left: Tate Boyce, Makenna Warwick, and Nathalie Caya, lead the kindergarten to grade 3 students in a Dance-A-Thon to raise funds for the Fort McMurray fire disaster.
FRIDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
SATURDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
SUNDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
Book Signing with Jennifer DeBruin
After church service.
Westminster Presbyterian Church (11 Church Street)
19th Annual Trivia Challenge
1:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (7 Main Street East)
Sponsored by Friends of the Smiths Falls Library.
FRIDAY
New Year’s Teen Dance
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Lion’s Club Hall (19 Abbott Street)
Semi-formal, ages 13-19. Admission is $5 per person. Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth (SFDCY)
SATURDAY
Spaghetti Dinner
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
RCAFA Hall (44 Abbott Street North)
$10 per person.
Smiths Falls & District Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Dance
8 p.m.
Smiths Falls Legion (7 Main Street)
Featuring live and silent auction, music from the Doherty Brothers Band. Admission is $10 per person.
SUNDAY
Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club Annual Fish Fry
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club
Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for kids aged 12 and under.
via CardioFit 4 Life
Have you heard of The Wing Nuts? Well that’s us, the nutty gals from “the wing,” which is what we refer the area around The Hub Pool.
We are Generation Fitness, CardioFit 4 Life and The Iron Kettle Cafe, home of Smiths Falls’ best coffee and healthy meals!
What are The Wing Nuts Up To, Anyway?
Well we are participating in The Hub’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the Annual Swim-a-Thon which is held on Mar. 7 from noon until midnight. So for 12 hours, we will be floating about in the pool!
How Can I help?
We’re so glad you asked! There are a few ways you can help!
– Join our Team and help us fund-raise
– Donate to our noble cause
– Come for a super special Piloxing class tonight, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m., in the gymnasium of the Gallipeau Centre. This isn’t going to be your run-of-the-mill Piloxing class! It’s Friday night and Friday nights are for HAVING FUN so we are planning a super crazy fun class. This is also the only chance you have to participate in a Piloxing class with our Amanda, who “does not do Piloxing!” She will not be modifying anything either!
The Piloxing class is only $10 or whatever you would like to donate! Yes, we will likely go to Rob Roy’s for a recovery drink after. Have we mentioned that Friday nights are FOR HAVING FUN?
Posts Tagged ‘Fundraiser’
Fundraising Snow Ball aims to rock the house
By Howaida Sorour-Roberts
heddy@pdgmedia.ca
It’s going to be a rocking Christmas season in Merrickville, and it’s kicking off with the Snow Ball at the Baldachin Ballroom on Nov. 26.
“It’s fundraiser for the Merrickville food bank, and I thought November would be a good time for the food bank to have a little extra before Christmas,” said Steve Hurndell, Snow Ball founder and organizer.
The Snow Ball will also showcase some fabulous music with room to dance.
“I wanted to get the season started with a great musical event before everyone settles down to their family and work celebrations,” said Hurndell.
The headline act is 4 Way Street, a tribute band for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) as a group in all their various band incarnations and solo projects.
“We do all the CSNY material but we also play other music of the era. There are seven members in the band, we’re kind of an experience,” said Sean Harris, band member, guitarist and vocalist.
4 Way have been around for 27-years and are famous for their high-energy performances. “We give our all at every show, so we do one-off shows, we’re usually pretty fried after the show, we wouldn’t be able to perform like that night after night,” said Harris.
Sadly the band has announced their retirement at the end of this year and the Merrickville Show will be their second to last show. “We have a fairly large following in Ottawa, and a lot of them are coming to our show in Merrickville – I’ve sold out of the tickets I was allotted – I’m feeling pretty humbled that all these people would drive all the way to Merrickville and spend the night just to take in the show,” said Harris.
4 Way Street will play two sets preceded by Hawkins and Radisch.
“I’m excited about being part of Snow Ball, and anything that supports Merrickville and the arts,” said Hawkins, who was named one of Ottawa Top 25 People by Ottawa Life Magazine in 2016.
Dubbed Queen of the Blues, Hawkins will be the mistress of ceremonies but plans to perform at least a few songs. “I’m going to do something a little Cajun and up-beat, I know what 4 Way are doing and I know what Sophia is doing so I want to add a little something, something,” said Hawkins with her rich and infectious chuckle.
Bringing an entirely fresh and youthful vibe to the event is Radisch, the 18-year old Ottawa musical sensation. A singer/songwriter and actress Radisch burst on the music scene at age 13. With nearly 200 original songs already under her belt, her compositions have been used in several films, as part of film scores, including a feature film, Thirteen Downs, in which she was also cast as lead.
“I would describe my music as alternative rock and soul rock, and I’ll be doing a acoustic solos feature a selection of my original songs, “ said Radisch.
Local talent will include Heather Snow and the Flakes and Lori Sutherland and Friends.
Two auction will be held at the event, a live auction with Wayne Poapst as well as a Chinese auction. The latter is where interested guests place their bids in a jar, and at the end of the night the winning bid is picked out of the jar.
“It’s fun and that way people don’t end up going home with something they don’t want,” said Hurndell.
Tickets are $25 and available online at www.beaflake.com or in Merrickville at Bullets and Bones, the Merrickville Book Emporium or The Village Bean.
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4 Way Street are Canada’s only Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young retrospective tribute band and they’ll be performing at the Baldachin Ballroom on Nov. 26.
Restaurants participates in fundraiser to support community food centres
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
The Fieldhouse restaurant in Perth was busy the night of Wednesday, Oct. 19 as Perth locals dined out to support Restaurants for Change.
Restaurants for Change is a one-day nationwide fundraiser across Canada that raises money to support programs that bring people in low-income communities together to eat, cook and share healthy food.
“Fourteen cities participate across Canada – and one kick-ass small town!” says Ramsey Hart, referring to Perth. Hart is the executive director at the Table Community Food Centre in Perth. “It’s great to have the Table as a local connection,” he says.
The Table provides free meals to anyone in the community three times a week.
O’Reilly’s pub in Perth also participated in the fundraising event. “It’s thrilling to have local restaurants partic
ipate,” Hart says.
Hart says funds raised on Oct. 19 are split between the Table and Community Food Centres Canada.
Photo by Jane Hobson: Jane Dugdale poses for a photo with friends on the patio of The Fieldhouse restaurant in Perth on Oct. 19, 2016. The Fieldhouse participated in a one-day nationwide festival called Restaurants for Change that raises money for community food centres across Canada.
Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center celebrates 25 years by giving back
Advertorial
She has worked with patients from newborn babies to centenarians. Her passion and joy in the work she does have inspired an equal response of loyalty and support. That’s why Kathie Wickens, chiropractor, and owner of Chiropractic Care and Longevity Center in Perth is celebrating her 25th anniversary with a fundraiser.
“It’s been so rewarding to help others people attain a better quality of life, so it’s been a wonderful 25 years and I want to give back,” says Wickens.
On October 1, the clinic will be hosting a Give Back Walk/Run, and they hope the community will come out and help them support the two charities they’ve chosen.
“Since we work on the nervous system which has an impact on neurological function we decided we would support the local Alzheimer’s Society,” said Wickens.
The event, which takes off from Algonquin College, Perth will also raise funds for Habitat for Humanity.
“We chose the name ‘Give Back Walk/Run’ as a sort of play on words because we work on the ‘back’ and we want to give back to our community. We’ll be giving away prizes and we just want it to be a fun day and raise money for good causes,” said Wickens.
This is hardly the first time that Wickens has given back to the community; her entire 25 years have been as much about giving patients the tools they need to thrive, as it’s been about treating patients.
“My big thing is to educate people to think ‘how can I get my body to heal?’ versus ‘what can I take to make the pain go away?’,” says Wickens.
Chiropractors don’t just relieve pain, the work they do can often alleviate many other symptoms.
“Very often we’ll have a patient come in with lower back pain, and after we’ve worked on that, they’ll tell us that their frequent urination problem has gone away,” says Wickens.
People, she says, seem to forget that the body can heal itself. Before she knew about the benefits of Chiropractic, Wickens would get regular medical checkups.
“However, nobody ever told me to get my nervous systems checked,” says Wickens adding that the nervous system is often the root cause of many types of pain and malfunctions in the body.
The clinic provides a full range of services including Chiropractic manipulation using Sigma instruments, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Orthotics, Hydro Massage, Holistic Nutrition, Weight Loss and even offers an on-site gym.
Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 19 – 21
Westport & Rideau Lakes weekend guide: August 19 – 21
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
MonkeyJunk at The Cove Country Inn
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Kick off te MUSICwestport outdoor music festival with Live Music at the Cove Country Inn.. Cost $20.
The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St., Westport
info@coveinn.com
1-888-COVEINN
Coveinn.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
MUSICwestport
12:00pm (noon) – 7:00pm
10th annual outdoor music festival, rain or shine. Kidzone, vendors, food. 2 stages:
SoHo’s, 43 Bedford St.
12-1pm;Turpin’s Trail ( East Coast/Folk, Kingston)
1:30-2:40pm Bob Burtch Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass/Seely’s Bay)
3-4:10pm Drumhand (World/Percussion/Fol-Jazz, Toronto)
4:30 – 6pm Russell DeCarle Trio (Western Swing/Blues/Country Peterborough)
The Cove, 2 Bedford St
12:30 – 1:40 The Soots (Old time/ Bluegrass Montreal)
2-3:10 pm Tavis E. Triance & The Natural Way (Psychedelic Rock, Vancouver/Montreal)
3:30 – 4:30 pm Kreif (Indie Rock, Montreal)
5-6:30 pm Oh Susanna (Folk/Pop Toronto)
Temptation or Temperance!
6:00pm
Come out for a lovely evening filled with wonderful food, good company and a historic atmosphere and learn a thing or two about our heritage. This fundraising event with begin at 6pm at the Old Stone Mill with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, then it is just a short walk to the Old Town Halls for 7pm where you will enjoy foods and ingredients. The cost is $60 per person and Includes a $30 tax receipt.
To reserve tickets email info@deltamill.org or call 613-928-2584. For more information about the Delta Mills Society visit our website at www.deltamill.org
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Breakfast with Soul at Lilly White’s
8:00am – 10:00am
Last Friday of every month. Breaking bread as a spiritual community to nourish mind, body & spirit.
Lilly White’s
43 Johanna St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
613-292-3292
Fort McMurray Fundraiser at Almonte Community Centre
8:00pm
For most of us, watching the devastation that happened in Alberta was something short of a horror movie. For some though, it was their reality. A reality that will take a long time to recover from – emotionally and financially. As always, our local musicians have banded together to help. Join us for an evening of exceptional music in efforts to help raise some money to help with their journey.
As always, Valley Heritage Radio is on hand to help their community. Thank you Jason Marshall, Christa Pare and Mike Cloutier for MCing. I think we can squeeze a song out of Mike and Christa with Jason on Kazoo! Amazing talents from Jamie and Jeff McMunn, Arleen Quinn, Unwound, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Famers, Dale Ducharme, Mike Hamelin, Rodger Coulombe and Brian Ostrom. Doug and Pam Champagne, George Allen Chenier SR, Johnny and Jack Spinks, Maureen Young, Chris Metcalfe, Marc Gossett, Theresa Bennet Scott, Gord Barnes, and Cooper Street.
You don’t want to miss this show! $10 per person, with all proceeds going to help!
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Mississippi Mills Vintage Bicycle Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, Causeway and Right Bike will be hosting the 1st annual Vintage Bicycle Show at the Almonte & District Arena. Everyone is welcome to take a look at the wide variety of vintage bicycles from collectors from around the region. Exhibits will range from bikes from the 1890s to classic European and North American racers of the 1900s.
Advanced Tickets are on sale for $10 in Ottawa and Almonte at the following locations:
– Causeway
– Cycle Salvation
– Right Bike
– Mill Street Books
– Baker Bobs
At the Door: $15
With the donation of an adult bike: $5
182 Bridge St, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0
Strawberry Social 2016
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Annual Strawberry Social is back and better than ever! Join us for strawberry shortcake at the North Lanark Regional Museum in Appleton.
For a special treat, celebrate Mississippi Mills’ Bicycle Month by joining the Mayor of Mississippi Mills, Shaun McLaughlin, and the Mayor of Carleton Place, Louis Antonakos, in a bicycle ride to the Museum! The Mayors will leave their respective Town Halls at 1:00 pm and arrive for our first serving of shortcake at 1:30 pm.
The Social is one of the largest fundraising events the Museum hosts, drawing visitors from as far as Ottawa to enjoy an afternoon of shortcake made with locally grown strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream. Featuring live music courtesy of the Perth Citizens’ Band, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!
While you’re here, make sure to visit our summer exhibition, Flair for Fashion, which explores turn of the century fashion in Lanark County. Stunning wedding dresses and men’s wool bathing suits are just a few of the never-before-exhibited items that are on display.
647 River Road Appleton ON
www.northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
For more information call 613-257-8503 or email appletonmuseum@hotmail.com
Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame at Almonte Old Town Hall
5:00pm
Film about the Montreal-based, Italian-born speed racer and bicycle frame maker who manufactured a record number of frames in his lifetime. The director, Tony Girardin, will also be on hand for a Q and A following the film.
Cost $12
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
12:00pm (noon) – 5:00pm
Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens White Lake, ON
12:00 – Opening Ceremony & singing of O Canada led by John Yakabuski,
Welcome to the event by MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Tom Peckett, chair Boyd MacLaren
12:15 Arnprior MacNab Pipes & Drums sponsored by the Township of McNab/Braeside
12:45 – Campbell School of Highland Dance
1:05 – Massed Pipe Bands Tribute to Bob and Jim by Mackie McLaren Special songs held dear by Bob & Jim sung by cAPS lOCK First Massed Band sponsored by Reid Bros. Arnprior
1:40 – cAPS LOCK quartet sponsored by Pinnacle Animal Hospital
2:00 – Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums sponsored by Renfrew Chrysler
2:40 – TheOtherKrow
3:00 – Kemptville Legion Pipes & Drums sponsored by Doug Fleming, Melcher Heating and Cooling & Boyce Funeral Home
3:30 – TheOtherKrow
3:50 – Bytown Celtic Heritage Society Pipes & Drums
78th Fraser Highlanders Fort Glengarry Garrison, Black Powder Musket Squad sponsored by Braeburn Estates
4:30 – TheOtherKrow
4:50 – Closing Massed Pipe Bands
Almonte Farmers’ Market
8:30am – 12:30pm
Library Grounds, Almonte
For more information find us on Facebook or visit our website
www.almontefarmersmarket.ca
Perth schools raise funds for Fort McMurray
By Terry O’Hearn – Perth
Students, teachers, and volunteers crowded the gymnasium at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Perth on Thursday, May 12, dancing from 12:15 to 2 p.m. in a fundraising effort on behalf of the fire-ravaged city of Fort McMurray, Alberta. A total of $1,380 was raised, which will go to the “Alberta Fires Appeal” of the Canadian Red Cross.
The event was just one of several local school events for the Fort McMurray cause taking place this week. Perth & District Collegiate Institute announced they were holding a Fort McMurray fundraiser in the cafeteria, also on May 12, between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a cake raffle, while St. John Catholic High School held a dress-down day on Friday, May 13, asking students to contribute $2 to do so. The Stewart School posted on their Facebook page that on Tuesday, May 10: “Some of our students have started a campaign to help support those affected by the Fort McMurray, Alberta fires. Please send donations to school, and students will be collecting them daily.”
Queen Elizabeth teacher Lyndsay Robilliard explained the Dance-A-Thon included all 234 students at the school, split into two groups. The kindergarten to grade 3 group kicked things off at 12:15 p.m. and danced until 12:45, and then grades 4 to grade 6 took over and danced until 2 p.m. For an entry fee of $4, each student received a glow-stick and drink.
Robilliard went on to praise the students, especially the Grade 6 class, who suggested something should be done for the people of Fort McMurray. Originally the proceeds from the event were to go to the Parent Council, but it was mutually agreed that the needs of Fort McMurray would take priority.
A CBC News story dated May 11 stated that “The Canadian Red Cross will soon start providing emergency funds of $600 per adult and $300 per child from the millions raised so far for Fort McMurray residents forced from their homes by the wildfire.” The Red Cross stated that the Fort McMurray incident resulted in the largest domestic appeal in their history. It is reported that more than 700 Red Cross staff and trained volunteers from across Canada are in Alberta to help evacuees.
Photo – Grade 6 students in the foreground from the left: Tate Boyce, Makenna Warwick, and Nathalie Caya, lead the kindergarten to grade 3 students in a Dance-A-Thon to raise funds for the Fort McMurray fire disaster.
FRIDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
SATURDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
SUNDAY
Book Fair Fundraiser
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
County Fair Mall
Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth
Book Signing with Jennifer DeBruin
After church service.
Westminster Presbyterian Church (11 Church Street)
19th Annual Trivia Challenge
1:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (7 Main Street East)
Sponsored by Friends of the Smiths Falls Library.
FRIDAY
New Year’s Teen Dance
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Lion’s Club Hall (19 Abbott Street)
Semi-formal, ages 13-19. Admission is $5 per person. Sponsored by the Smiths Falls and District Centre for Youth (SFDCY)
SATURDAY
Spaghetti Dinner
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
RCAFA Hall (44 Abbott Street North)
$10 per person.
Smiths Falls & District Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Dance
8 p.m.
Smiths Falls Legion (7 Main Street)
Featuring live and silent auction, music from the Doherty Brothers Band. Admission is $10 per person.
SUNDAY
Rideau Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club Annual Fish Fry
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club
Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for kids aged 12 and under.
via CardioFit 4 Life
Have you heard of The Wing Nuts? Well that’s us, the nutty gals from “the wing,” which is what we refer the area around The Hub Pool.
We are Generation Fitness, CardioFit 4 Life and The Iron Kettle Cafe, home of Smiths Falls’ best coffee and healthy meals!
What are The Wing Nuts Up To, Anyway?
Well we are participating in The Hub’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the Annual Swim-a-Thon which is held on Mar. 7 from noon until midnight. So for 12 hours, we will be floating about in the pool!
How Can I help?
We’re so glad you asked! There are a few ways you can help!
– Join our Team and help us fund-raise
– Donate to our noble cause
– Come for a super special Piloxing class tonight, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m., in the gymnasium of the Gallipeau Centre. This isn’t going to be your run-of-the-mill Piloxing class! It’s Friday night and Friday nights are for HAVING FUN so we are planning a super crazy fun class. This is also the only chance you have to participate in a Piloxing class with our Amanda, who “does not do Piloxing!” She will not be modifying anything either!
The Piloxing class is only $10 or whatever you would like to donate! Yes, we will likely go to Rob Roy’s for a recovery drink after. Have we mentioned that Friday nights are FOR HAVING FUN?
