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Perth Weekend Guide: November 25 – 27
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
The Memory Project
10:30am
The Perth & District Union Public Library will be hosting a Memory Project speaker on Friday, November 25th at 10:30am. Please stop by to meet this World War Two veteran to listen to the stories and lessons he has to share. For more information on the Memory Project, visit http://www.thememoryproject.com/
The Perth & District Union Public Library
613-267-1224
Perth Community Foundation Christmas Gala.
7:00pm – 11:00pm
The Perth & District Community Foundation hosts its annual Christmas Gala. For many, this is the most splendid event leading up to the holiday season — a posh night of mingling (in formal attire) with friends new and old, of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music and laughter. New this year is the Glass & Glitter Bar. For an extra $25, you can get the VIP experience, but only 75 tickets are available so you’d best act quickly. There will be a live auction and music by St. Jimmy’s 4. Tickets are available through Tickets Please. Cost: $110
Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa
82 Peter St.
613-326-0295
pdcf.ca
Perth Blue Wings vs. Brockville Tikis
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the BROCKVILLE TIKIS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
River City Junction
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
www.oreillyspubperth.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Festival of Good Cheer
9:30am
Festival of Good Cheer VIP Shopping Event begins with registration at the Crystal Palace at 9:30 a.m. Come and pick up your VIP Christmas bag filled with promotions, gifts and coupons. Listen to Christmas music as you shop in downtown Perth and visit the various stores offering promotions. Jump on the horse drawn wagon and travel through our heritage downtown. Book a dinner at your favourite restaurant and then stroll through the downtown under our Christmas trees filled with 10,000 sparkling lights. Experience a magical celebration in beautiful downtown Perth!
Crystal Palace
63 Gore St. E.
613-267-3311
www.perth.ca
Yuletide Fair
10:00am – 1:30pm
St. Paul’s UCW presents YULETIDE FAIR 2016 on Saturday, November 26th, 10am to 1:30pm (25 Gore St. W., Perth). Hot lunch served from 11am-1pm, homemade soup, sandwiches, pies $10, children 10 and under $5. Delicious Bake Table – including gluten free and Christmas puddings! Crafts, jewellery, calendars and agendas, handmade items, Christmas decorations and more…..”touch and take” surprise gifts. Frosty’s Room – children’s secret shopping. For information call 613-267-2973. Accessible building, Sunday parking rules apply.
St. Paul’s United Church
25 Gore St. West, Perth
Annual Christmas Bazaar
10:00am – 2:00pm
Help us spread Christmas Cheer! Come to the annual Christmas Bazaar, sponsored by “His House, the Perth Hub Drop-in Centre”, Saturday, November 26 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, corner of North and Drummond St Perth. Please access elevators from rear door at parking lot (off Foster St) or use side entrance at North Street to lower hall.
St. Andrew’s Church
Corner of North and Drummond St. Perth
Midnight Makers Holiday Market
10:00am – 3:00pm
30 creative local creators. Swag bag to first 30 shoppers. Cost: $2 sugg donation
Old Perth Shoe Factory
1 Sherbrooke St. W.
www.midnightmakers.com
MERA Christmas Fair
10:00am – 4:00pm
One-of-a-kind items from local vendors featuring fine handmade creations: handweaving, pottery, jewelry, chocolate, handsewn items, home preserves, beeswax candles, and much more.
MERA Room with items made by MERA members including beautiful hand-painted cards by the MERA Arts Circle Christmas decorations and many other items made by the Fibrearts, Weaving, Knitting and Pottery groups and Baking donated by our members from which MERA receives 100% of sales.
Wizard’s CAFE will be open all day so you can enjoy a light lunch and other goodies throughout the day. All sales from the cafe go to MERA.
MERA Schoolhouse
974 9th Concession A, McDonalds Corners
meraschoolhouse@bell.net
613-278-0388
www.meraschoolhouse.org
Book Signing: Claudia Smith
1:00pm – 3:00pm
New book: By Word of Mouth — Sleigh Bells and Snowdrifts, a collection of winter and Christmas articles written by Claudia, over the last 26 years, for the Lanark Era.
The book launch will take place on Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 4pm. Come by the Middleville Community Centre to meet the author and enjoy some refreshments. There will also be book signings at the Book Nook in Perth on Saturday, November 26 from 1 to 3pm, and at Mill Street Books in Almonte on Sunday, December 11 from 1 to 3pm. All proceeds will go to the ongoing work of the Middleville Museum.
The Book Nook
60 Gore St. E.
thebooknook@bellnet.ca
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Perth Farmers’ Xmas Market
10:00am – 3:00pm
Local artisans, bakers, farmers.
Crystal Palace
63 Gore St. E.
Christmas Lunch and Fashion Show
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch at Maximilian Restaurant. Fashions provided by Streve Designs, Jewel’s, Cosmic Ties. In support of Lanark County Support Services. Tickets $25.00 each. Fantastic Door Prizes to be won!
Maximilian’s Restaurant, 99 Gore St E., Perth
www.lanarkcountysupportservices.com
613-267-6048
Advent Procession with Carols
4:00pm
Advent Procession with Carols at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church
12 Harvey St. cnr Drummond, Perth
stjamesperth@superaje.com
613-267-1163
www.stjamesperth.ca
CP Holiday Train
Finch
Location: Tracks adjacent to James Street between Williams Street & George Street
Arrival: 2:30 PM
Event Time: 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Merrickville
Location: 103 East Broadway & County Road #2. South side of crossing near Bay Street
Arrival: 4:45 PM
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Smiths Falls
Location: Smith Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria St.
Arrival:6:20 PM
Event Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Perth
Location: Railway Crossing on South Side of Wilson Street
Arrival: 7:40 PM
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
For more info visit their website:
www.cpr.ca
Perth Weekend Guide: November 18 – 20
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 9:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Guatemala Stove Project Fundraising Dance
7:00pm – 11:55pm
Perth Civitan Hall, door open at 7pm. Featuring “Under the Covers”. Silent Auction and snacks. Annual Guatemala Stove Project Fundraising Dance
Come on out and dance for a great cause! On Saturday, November 18 the Guatemala Stove Project is hosting a fundraising dance featuring talented local music scene stalwarts Under the Covers. This band will have you up on your feet and dancing all night.
This annual fundraiser will feature a silent auction of unique items crafted by local artisans or donated by local businesses.
The Guatemala Stove Project, a volunteer-based organization is continuing its efforts to raise funds for the construction of masonry cook stoves for impoverished, rural Mayan families. Over 6,000 stoves have been built so far creating a lasting legacy for rural families in the western highlands of Guatemala. Consider that a single stove extends the lives of each family member in a household by 10 – 15 years and reduces the amount of firewood needed by half which helps to preserve the country’s precious forests.
The Guatemala Stove Project also supports sustainable-development projects in over a dozen communities and issues micro-loans to indigenous women to start small businesses that will help lift them out of poverty. The Guatemala Stove Project recognizes the importance of education in creating opportunity and hope for the future. It provides scholarships to several students who would otherwise not have this opportunity.
You’ve heard about the GSP and maybe you have even made a donation in the past. Now is the time to show your support for the indigenous people in Guatemala. Bring your dancing shoes to the Perth Civitan Club for this fantastic licensed fundraising event! Mark the date on your calendar and get your tickets! Tickets: $20 at Shadowfax in Perth or at the door. Civitan Hall doors open at 7 p.m. Under The Covers starts playing at 8 p.m.
For more information, please call 613-267-5202 or Check us out at http://www.guatemalastoveproject.org/
Perth Blue Wings vs. Winchester Hawks
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the WINCHESTER HAWKS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
Stephen Fisher at O’Reilly’s Ale House
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
http://www.oreillyspubperth.com/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 5:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Annual Franktown Craft Fair and Luncheon
10:00am – 2:00pm
Homemade baking, candy, sewing, knitting, candles, crafts, gift items and much more. Lunch: Home -made soups, sandwiches, muffins, pie, tea/coffee
St. James Centennial Hall,
152 Church St., Franktown
613-283-3789
Holly Jolly Art Sale
11:00am – 4:00pm
Join us at Algonquin College, on November 19 and 20 for Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association Holly Jolly Art Sale. Sales of our newest artworks will support Mountain of Food and provide a Christmas shopping experience for the local area and beyond. Free Admission and Free Parking
7 Craig Street, Perth
(647) 963-8358
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 3:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Holly Jolly Art Sale
11:00am – 4:00pm
Join us at Algonquin College, on November 19 and 20 for Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association Holly Jolly Art Sale. Sales of our newest artworks will support Mountain of Food and provide a Christmas shopping experience for the local area and beyond. Free Admission and Free Parking
7 Craig Street, Perth
(647) 963-8358
The Bells of St. Paul’s in Concert
3:00pm – 5:00pm
The Bells of St. Paul’s will be in Concert at St. Paul’s United Church, Perth on November 20th. In addition to the dulcet sounds of the handbells, we will be treated to the happy listening jazzy rhythms of The St. Jimmy’s Four. This new group is comprised of Peter Woodwark, Val Leavitt, Jim Wright and Rebecca Worden. Barbara Bolte, formerly first oboist with the Kingston Symphony Orchestra, will be playing an oboe accompaniment to one of the bell numbers and ringing bells herself in the rest of the bell selections. Other musical guests include Beth Misener on cello, Angus Edmondson and Oliver Matthews-Hanna on guitars, and vocalists Alyssa Lafrenier and Saige Cunniffe. It’s a great way to spend a November Sunday afternoon! The concert is at 3pm, and there is no admission – just a freewill offering.
St. Paul’s United Church,
25 Gore St W, Perth
For more information, please visit www.stpauls-uc-perth.org
613-264-0338
THE LISTENING ROOM SERIES with KEVIN HEAD AND MISS V
5:00pm
The next LISTENING ROOM SERIES takes place on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 7pm at the Perth Tea Room (Perth Restaurant, 15 Gore St. East) with the music of KEVIN HEAD AND MISS V. Tickets are available at the Perth Tea Room or by calling 613-267-7902. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner Association.
613-267-7902
Perth Weekend Guide: November 11 – 13
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day Parade
9:00pm – 12:00pm
The Perth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion organizes an annual Remembrance Day Parade, making its way from the Legion to the Cenotaph, located at the Great War Memorial Hospital
Downtown, Perth Ontario
613-267-3311
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Studio Theatre (Perth) “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Studiotheatreperth.com
Perth Blue Wings vs. Prescott Flyers
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the PRESCOTT FLYERS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
TOM WATSON at O’Reilly’s Ale House
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
http://www.oreillyspubperth.com/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
The Lanark County Quilters Guild’s Bi-Annual Christmas Sale & Luncheon
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Lanark County Quilters Guild’s Bi-Annual Christmas Sale & Luncheon. Shop for wonderful Christmas gifts, see beautiful quilts, & have a delicious homemade lunch ($5)! Wheelchair accessible. We need lots of donations of items for the sale, and donations of sandwiches and squares. More information as the year goes on. We also need volunteers to work that day including a group of members to run the Luncheon, lots of information can be provided.
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
160 Wayside Drive, Perth
613-267-3311
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Studio Theatre (Perth) “The Coffee Shop” by Leon Kaye.
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
studiotheatreperth.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
10:00am
Awards Brunch. 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!
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
studiotheatreperth.com
Death + Taxes the Musical
2:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Perth Blue Wings vs. The Alexandria Glens
2:30pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the ALEXANDRIA GLENS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
Perth Weekend Guide: November 4 – 6
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
7:30pm – 9:30pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
7:30pm – 9:30pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Library Bake Sale for Perth Union Library
10:00am – 3:00pm
The Friends of the Perth Union Library will be holding a Bake Sale, everyone’s welcome !
Perth Library
30 Herriott Street
The Holly & The Ivy Show and Sale
10:00am – 4:00pm
THE HOLLY & THE IVY is an annual vendors’ show and sale. Stock up on local, handmade items for Christmas. Takes place at the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa, 82 Peter St., Perth
613.326.0082
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Death + Taxes the Musical
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Perth Blue Wings vs. Stittsville Royals
10:00am – 4:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the STITTSVILLE ROYALS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
FRIDAY
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
Perth Blue Wings in the CCHL2 Barkley Cup Final
8 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $7 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids under 6.
SATURDAY
Mom-to-Mom and Spring Bake Sale
St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore Street West)
Buy/sell used items. Call the church office at 613-267-2973 or email stpauls@ripnet.com.
Black Tie Bingo Gala
Code’s Mill on the Park
“A Night in Vegas.” To be put on the waiting list for tickets, call 613-264-0638.
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
SUNDAY
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
FRIDAY
Friday night music at the GOLDEN ARROW PUB in Perth: BRIAN DOWNEY on March 25th.
Call 267-4500 to reserve a table.
Friday nights at O’REILLY’S PUB IN PERTH: March 25th – RIVER CITY JUNCTION
Call 267-7994 to reserve a table.
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS remain in the CCHL2 playoffs against the STITTSVILLE ROYALS! HOME games take place Wed. March 16th; Fri. March 18th; Fri. March 25th and Tues. March 29th, all at the Perth & District Community Centre (2 Beckwith St. East, Perth). Game time is 7:30pm, crowds will be large, so come early! Admission: $12 adults; $7 children 6-12; $9 student/senior; and age 5 and under free. For the full schedule please visit www.perthbluewings.com.
SATURDAY
Rain or Shine — on Saturday, March 26th, 2016, starting at 11am SHARP – Perth Tourism presents the 5th annual EASTER EGG HUNT IN STEWART PARK. Celebrate Easter and Spring with your family! Children 8 years of age and under (must be accompanied by an adult), can enjoy the entertainment, visit with the Easter Bunny, then search for eggs in the park (bring your own basket). Every child will receive a treat! Also featuring children’s music, special balloon creations, trucks from the Perth Fire Department and Sparky, the Fire Dog! For information contact Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947 or email krennie@perth.ca, or visit www.perthtourism.ca.
On Saturdays at THE GOLDEN ARROW PUB IN PERTH: March 26th: Brea Lawrenson
Call 267-4500 to reserve a table.
FRIDAY
Perth Blue Wings vs. Athens Aeros (Quarterfinals)
7:30 p.m.
Perth and District Arena
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and kids five and under are free.
Smitty at O’Reilly’s
9 p.m.
O’Reilly’s Ale House (37 Gore Street East)
Riley White at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
SATURDAY
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Lucky B’s Afternoon Gig
2:30 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
David Francey in Concert
7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore Street West)
SUNDAY
Seedy Sunday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
A great variety of seeds, vendors, food, demonstrations and everything garden related. Please call 284-0578 to register a booth or for more information.
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
FRIDAY
Prescott Flyers vs. Perth Blue Wings
7:30 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
Full schedule at perthbluewings.com
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
8 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
Matt Dickson at the Golden Arrow
8:30 pm
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
O’Reilly’s Ale House (43 Gore Street East)
SATURDAY
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
8 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
SUNDAY
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
Annual Wedding Show at the Best Western Plus
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Best Western Plus (82 Peter Street)
For more information contact Christina Hunger at 613-326-0082 or email weddings@bestwesternperth.com
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
2 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
Ottawa Valley Opry Show & Dance
2 p.m.
Perth Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets available at Shadowfax, $20 each.
FRIDAY
Athens Aeros vs. Perth Blue Wings
7:30 p.m.
Perth & District Arena
Full schedule at perthbluewings.com
Studio Theatre Productions Presents: The Game’s Afoot
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Open Mic at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
Tom Watson at O’Reilly’s
9 p.m.
O’Reilly’s Ale House (43 Gore Street East)
SATURDAY
Fire and Ice: A 200th Signature Event
All Day
Conlon Farm & Crystal Palace
This event celebrates the true Canadian spirit – in the middle of winter! The day-long event will embrace winter with outdoor activities taking place at Conlon Farm, as well as a night out for the grown-ups at the Crystal Palace, featuring an ice bar, live music, fireworks and a bonfire! For information contact Cathy at cathy@catscovecommunications.com or visit www.perth200.ca.
Valentine’s Book Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
30 Herriott Street
Proceeds to the Perth & District Union Public Library. Call 613-283-5622 for more information
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Pert & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Studio Theatre Perth Presents: The Game’s Afoot
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Shawn McCullough at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
SUNDAY
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
Studio Theatre Perth Presents: The Game’s Afoot
2 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Perth Blue Wings to host Boston Bruins alumni this weekend
By Dianne Pinder-Moss
If you want to take in some great hockey locally featuring an alumni team of one of the Original Six NHL teams, Michael McLean has just the ticket.
The owner and head coach of the Perth Blue Wings has arranged for the Boston Bruins alumni squad to face off against past and present members of the Blue Wings early in the new year.
The matchup is planned for the Perth & District Community Centre on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. and McLean is hoping for a similar sellout to two years ago when the Montreal Canadiens alumni team came to town.
“The rink hadn’t seen a crowd like that in years,” he said.
While McLean thought it would be “tough to beat” the turnout for the Montreal game, he thinks it can be done by Boston because of the “amazing,” players who will be suiting up for the matchup.
Among the former NHL stars that will be in the Bruins alumni lineup are Ray Bourque who played 21 seasons with the Bruins and won five Norris Trophies as the league’s top defenceman.
“Ray Bourque is a headliner for sure,” McLean noted.
Other fan favourites that are expected to take to the ice for the Bruins on Jan. 17 are another Hockey Hall of Famer Gerry Cheevers, as well as Terry O’Reilly and Rick Middleton. There is also the possibility, McLean says, that Hockey Night in Canada commentator Garry Galley who played for the Bruins for a few seasons during his NHL career and for the Blue Wings for part of a season in his junior hockey years will be in a Bruins’ uniform that day. If that happens, “that would be awesome,” he remarked.
As to who will be suiting up for the Blue Wings, McLean hopes to fill the roster with local players.
“Hopefully, some Perth players now with us can participate,” he remarked.
On the day of the game, the Bruins will be doing a one-hour coaching clinic with 30 players from the Perth Lanark Minor Hockey Association, starting at noon. Participating players will be selected through a draw.
Also, as was the case with the Montreal Canadiens’ matchup, a novice team will have an opportunity to play five to six minutes against the Bruins during the game.
Tickets for the game are available by calling McLean Insurance at 613-267-5100 and asking for Courtney or Kerrie. Close to 1,000 tickets are being sold with general admission seating costing $25. The $50 tickets, which included entry into the Bruins’ dressing room between the first and second periods and a photograph with the players, are already sold out.
For a cost of $100, a select number of fans can attend the game, as well as a VIP meet and greet dinner afterwards with the players at Code’s Mill.
McLean is not surprised by the interest that is being shown in the game.
“There are so many Bruins fans around here,” he stated. Already, “we’ve sold a lot of tickets in the Smiths Falls’ area.”
McLean’s desire is to see alumni squads for all of the Original Six teams in the NHL – along with Montreal and Boston, the other teams are the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers — play on Perth ice at some point. Next on the list to approach, he says, is either Detroit or Chicago.
A die-hard Maple Leafs fan, McLean would like nothing more than to bring Toronto to town. He concedes he has had to temporarily at least put that dream on hold as the Maple Leafs currently don’t have an active alumni team.
“I’d also like to get the Ottawa Senators alumni team one of these years,” he said.
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Perth Weekend Guide: November 25 – 27
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
The Memory Project
10:30am
The Perth & District Union Public Library will be hosting a Memory Project speaker on Friday, November 25th at 10:30am. Please stop by to meet this World War Two veteran to listen to the stories and lessons he has to share. For more information on the Memory Project, visit http://www.thememoryproject.com/
The Perth & District Union Public Library
613-267-1224
Perth Community Foundation Christmas Gala.
7:00pm – 11:00pm
The Perth & District Community Foundation hosts its annual Christmas Gala. For many, this is the most splendid event leading up to the holiday season — a posh night of mingling (in formal attire) with friends new and old, of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, music and laughter. New this year is the Glass & Glitter Bar. For an extra $25, you can get the VIP experience, but only 75 tickets are available so you’d best act quickly. There will be a live auction and music by St. Jimmy’s 4. Tickets are available through Tickets Please. Cost: $110
Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa
82 Peter St.
613-326-0295
pdcf.ca
Perth Blue Wings vs. Brockville Tikis
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the BROCKVILLE TIKIS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
River City Junction
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
www.oreillyspubperth.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Festival of Good Cheer
9:30am
Festival of Good Cheer VIP Shopping Event begins with registration at the Crystal Palace at 9:30 a.m. Come and pick up your VIP Christmas bag filled with promotions, gifts and coupons. Listen to Christmas music as you shop in downtown Perth and visit the various stores offering promotions. Jump on the horse drawn wagon and travel through our heritage downtown. Book a dinner at your favourite restaurant and then stroll through the downtown under our Christmas trees filled with 10,000 sparkling lights. Experience a magical celebration in beautiful downtown Perth!
Crystal Palace
63 Gore St. E.
613-267-3311
www.perth.ca
Yuletide Fair
10:00am – 1:30pm
St. Paul’s UCW presents YULETIDE FAIR 2016 on Saturday, November 26th, 10am to 1:30pm (25 Gore St. W., Perth). Hot lunch served from 11am-1pm, homemade soup, sandwiches, pies $10, children 10 and under $5. Delicious Bake Table – including gluten free and Christmas puddings! Crafts, jewellery, calendars and agendas, handmade items, Christmas decorations and more…..”touch and take” surprise gifts. Frosty’s Room – children’s secret shopping. For information call 613-267-2973. Accessible building, Sunday parking rules apply.
St. Paul’s United Church
25 Gore St. West, Perth
Annual Christmas Bazaar
10:00am – 2:00pm
Help us spread Christmas Cheer! Come to the annual Christmas Bazaar, sponsored by “His House, the Perth Hub Drop-in Centre”, Saturday, November 26 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, corner of North and Drummond St Perth. Please access elevators from rear door at parking lot (off Foster St) or use side entrance at North Street to lower hall.
St. Andrew’s Church
Corner of North and Drummond St. Perth
Midnight Makers Holiday Market
10:00am – 3:00pm
30 creative local creators. Swag bag to first 30 shoppers. Cost: $2 sugg donation
Old Perth Shoe Factory
1 Sherbrooke St. W.
www.midnightmakers.com
MERA Christmas Fair
10:00am – 4:00pm
One-of-a-kind items from local vendors featuring fine handmade creations: handweaving, pottery, jewelry, chocolate, handsewn items, home preserves, beeswax candles, and much more.
MERA Room with items made by MERA members including beautiful hand-painted cards by the MERA Arts Circle Christmas decorations and many other items made by the Fibrearts, Weaving, Knitting and Pottery groups and Baking donated by our members from which MERA receives 100% of sales.
Wizard’s CAFE will be open all day so you can enjoy a light lunch and other goodies throughout the day. All sales from the cafe go to MERA.
MERA Schoolhouse
974 9th Concession A, McDonalds Corners
meraschoolhouse@bell.net
613-278-0388
www.meraschoolhouse.org
Book Signing: Claudia Smith
1:00pm – 3:00pm
New book: By Word of Mouth — Sleigh Bells and Snowdrifts, a collection of winter and Christmas articles written by Claudia, over the last 26 years, for the Lanark Era.
The book launch will take place on Sunday, November 13 from 2 to 4pm. Come by the Middleville Community Centre to meet the author and enjoy some refreshments. There will also be book signings at the Book Nook in Perth on Saturday, November 26 from 1 to 3pm, and at Mill Street Books in Almonte on Sunday, December 11 from 1 to 3pm. All proceeds will go to the ongoing work of the Middleville Museum.
The Book Nook
60 Gore St. E.
thebooknook@bellnet.ca
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Perth Farmers’ Xmas Market
10:00am – 3:00pm
Local artisans, bakers, farmers.
Crystal Palace
63 Gore St. E.
Christmas Lunch and Fashion Show
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch at Maximilian Restaurant. Fashions provided by Streve Designs, Jewel’s, Cosmic Ties. In support of Lanark County Support Services. Tickets $25.00 each. Fantastic Door Prizes to be won!
Maximilian’s Restaurant, 99 Gore St E., Perth
www.lanarkcountysupportservices.com
613-267-6048
Advent Procession with Carols
4:00pm
Advent Procession with Carols at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church
12 Harvey St. cnr Drummond, Perth
stjamesperth@superaje.com
613-267-1163
www.stjamesperth.ca
CP Holiday Train
Finch
Location: Tracks adjacent to James Street between Williams Street & George Street
Arrival: 2:30 PM
Event Time: 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Merrickville
Location: 103 East Broadway & County Road #2. South side of crossing near Bay Street
Arrival: 4:45 PM
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Smiths Falls
Location: Smith Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria St.
Arrival:6:20 PM
Event Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
Perth
Location: Railway Crossing on South Side of Wilson Street
Arrival: 7:40 PM
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Performers: Dallas Smith and Odds
For more info visit their website:
www.cpr.ca
Perth Weekend Guide: November 18 – 20
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 9:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Guatemala Stove Project Fundraising Dance
7:00pm – 11:55pm
Perth Civitan Hall, door open at 7pm. Featuring “Under the Covers”. Silent Auction and snacks. Annual Guatemala Stove Project Fundraising Dance
Come on out and dance for a great cause! On Saturday, November 18 the Guatemala Stove Project is hosting a fundraising dance featuring talented local music scene stalwarts Under the Covers. This band will have you up on your feet and dancing all night.
This annual fundraiser will feature a silent auction of unique items crafted by local artisans or donated by local businesses.
The Guatemala Stove Project, a volunteer-based organization is continuing its efforts to raise funds for the construction of masonry cook stoves for impoverished, rural Mayan families. Over 6,000 stoves have been built so far creating a lasting legacy for rural families in the western highlands of Guatemala. Consider that a single stove extends the lives of each family member in a household by 10 – 15 years and reduces the amount of firewood needed by half which helps to preserve the country’s precious forests.
The Guatemala Stove Project also supports sustainable-development projects in over a dozen communities and issues micro-loans to indigenous women to start small businesses that will help lift them out of poverty. The Guatemala Stove Project recognizes the importance of education in creating opportunity and hope for the future. It provides scholarships to several students who would otherwise not have this opportunity.
You’ve heard about the GSP and maybe you have even made a donation in the past. Now is the time to show your support for the indigenous people in Guatemala. Bring your dancing shoes to the Perth Civitan Club for this fantastic licensed fundraising event! Mark the date on your calendar and get your tickets! Tickets: $20 at Shadowfax in Perth or at the door. Civitan Hall doors open at 7 p.m. Under The Covers starts playing at 8 p.m.
For more information, please call 613-267-5202 or Check us out at http://www.guatemalastoveproject.org/
Perth Blue Wings vs. Winchester Hawks
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the WINCHESTER HAWKS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
Stephen Fisher at O’Reilly’s Ale House
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
http://www.oreillyspubperth.com/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 5:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Annual Franktown Craft Fair and Luncheon
10:00am – 2:00pm
Homemade baking, candy, sewing, knitting, candles, crafts, gift items and much more. Lunch: Home -made soups, sandwiches, muffins, pie, tea/coffee
St. James Centennial Hall,
152 Church St., Franktown
613-283-3789
Holly Jolly Art Sale
11:00am – 4:00pm
Join us at Algonquin College, on November 19 and 20 for Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association Holly Jolly Art Sale. Sales of our newest artworks will support Mountain of Food and provide a Christmas shopping experience for the local area and beyond. Free Admission and Free Parking
7 Craig Street, Perth
(647) 963-8358
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Book Sale Fundraiser
10:00am – 3:00pm
YAK Youth Services and Community Living Lanark will be having a Huge Book Sale Fundraiser. Adult books $2.00; Kid’s books-5 for $2.00; Teen Books-3 for $2.00. All proceeds support life & employment skills programs at YAK and Community Living Association (Lanark County).
1 Sherbrooke Street East, Perth (Old Perth Shoe Factory)
613-264-8381
Holly Jolly Art Sale
11:00am – 4:00pm
Join us at Algonquin College, on November 19 and 20 for Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association Holly Jolly Art Sale. Sales of our newest artworks will support Mountain of Food and provide a Christmas shopping experience for the local area and beyond. Free Admission and Free Parking
7 Craig Street, Perth
(647) 963-8358
The Bells of St. Paul’s in Concert
3:00pm – 5:00pm
The Bells of St. Paul’s will be in Concert at St. Paul’s United Church, Perth on November 20th. In addition to the dulcet sounds of the handbells, we will be treated to the happy listening jazzy rhythms of The St. Jimmy’s Four. This new group is comprised of Peter Woodwark, Val Leavitt, Jim Wright and Rebecca Worden. Barbara Bolte, formerly first oboist with the Kingston Symphony Orchestra, will be playing an oboe accompaniment to one of the bell numbers and ringing bells herself in the rest of the bell selections. Other musical guests include Beth Misener on cello, Angus Edmondson and Oliver Matthews-Hanna on guitars, and vocalists Alyssa Lafrenier and Saige Cunniffe. It’s a great way to spend a November Sunday afternoon! The concert is at 3pm, and there is no admission – just a freewill offering.
St. Paul’s United Church,
25 Gore St W, Perth
For more information, please visit www.stpauls-uc-perth.org
613-264-0338
THE LISTENING ROOM SERIES with KEVIN HEAD AND MISS V
5:00pm
The next LISTENING ROOM SERIES takes place on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 7pm at the Perth Tea Room (Perth Restaurant, 15 Gore St. East) with the music of KEVIN HEAD AND MISS V. Tickets are available at the Perth Tea Room or by calling 613-267-7902. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner Association.
613-267-7902
Perth Weekend Guide: November 11 – 13
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day Parade
9:00pm – 12:00pm
The Perth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion organizes an annual Remembrance Day Parade, making its way from the Legion to the Cenotaph, located at the Great War Memorial Hospital
Downtown, Perth Ontario
613-267-3311
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Studio Theatre (Perth) “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Studiotheatreperth.com
Perth Blue Wings vs. Prescott Flyers
7:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the PRESCOTT FLYERS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
TOM WATSON at O’Reilly’s Ale House
9:00pm
Live Music.
O’Reilly’s Pub
43 Gore St. E., Perth
613 267-7994
http://www.oreillyspubperth.com/
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
The Lanark County Quilters Guild’s Bi-Annual Christmas Sale & Luncheon
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Lanark County Quilters Guild’s Bi-Annual Christmas Sale & Luncheon. Shop for wonderful Christmas gifts, see beautiful quilts, & have a delicious homemade lunch ($5)! Wheelchair accessible. We need lots of donations of items for the sale, and donations of sandwiches and squares. More information as the year goes on. We also need volunteers to work that day including a group of members to run the Luncheon, lots of information can be provided.
Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
160 Wayside Drive, Perth
613-267-3311
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Studio Theatre (Perth) “The Coffee Shop” by Leon Kaye.
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
studiotheatreperth.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Evening of One Act Plays Festival
10:00am
Awards Brunch. 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!
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
studiotheatreperth.com
Death + Taxes the Musical
2:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI. $20; $18 Srs, $15 Students, $10 kids 12 & under.
613.485.6434
Perth Blue Wings vs. The Alexandria Glens
2:30pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the ALEXANDRIA GLENS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
Perth Weekend Guide: November 4 – 6
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
7:30pm – 9:30pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Death + Taxes the Musical
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
7:30pm – 9:30pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Library Bake Sale for Perth Union Library
10:00am – 3:00pm
The Friends of the Perth Union Library will be holding a Bake Sale, everyone’s welcome !
Perth Library
30 Herriott Street
The Holly & The Ivy Show and Sale
10:00am – 4:00pm
THE HOLLY & THE IVY is an annual vendors’ show and sale. Stock up on local, handmade items for Christmas. Takes place at the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa, 82 Peter St., Perth
613.326.0082
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Death + Taxes the Musical
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Perth Community Choir presents DEATH + TAXES, the Musical by David Jacklin. The funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clapping-est musical ever, absolutely NOT written about Perth!
Presented at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI.
613.485.6434
Evening of One Act Plays The Real Inspector Hound
2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Real Inspector Hound – An off-beat comedy-murder mystery by Tom Stoppard. Plus another fine play to be selected
Studio Theatre
63 Gore St. E.
613.267.7469
Perth Blue Wings vs. Stittsville Royals
10:00am – 4:00pm
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS take on the STITTSVILLE ROYALS at the Perth Arena.
2 Beckwith St. East
www.perthbluewings.ca
FRIDAY
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
Perth Blue Wings in the CCHL2 Barkley Cup Final
8 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $7 for kids aged 6-12, and free for kids under 6.
SATURDAY
Mom-to-Mom and Spring Bake Sale
St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore Street West)
Buy/sell used items. Call the church office at 613-267-2973 or email stpauls@ripnet.com.
Black Tie Bingo Gala
Code’s Mill on the Park
“A Night in Vegas.” To be put on the waiting list for tickets, call 613-264-0638.
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
SUNDAY
Self Help by Norm Foster
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre Perth
FRIDAY
Friday night music at the GOLDEN ARROW PUB in Perth: BRIAN DOWNEY on March 25th.
Call 267-4500 to reserve a table.
Friday nights at O’REILLY’S PUB IN PERTH: March 25th – RIVER CITY JUNCTION
Call 267-7994 to reserve a table.
THE PERTH BLUE WINGS remain in the CCHL2 playoffs against the STITTSVILLE ROYALS! HOME games take place Wed. March 16th; Fri. March 18th; Fri. March 25th and Tues. March 29th, all at the Perth & District Community Centre (2 Beckwith St. East, Perth). Game time is 7:30pm, crowds will be large, so come early! Admission: $12 adults; $7 children 6-12; $9 student/senior; and age 5 and under free. For the full schedule please visit www.perthbluewings.com.
SATURDAY
Rain or Shine — on Saturday, March 26th, 2016, starting at 11am SHARP – Perth Tourism presents the 5th annual EASTER EGG HUNT IN STEWART PARK. Celebrate Easter and Spring with your family! Children 8 years of age and under (must be accompanied by an adult), can enjoy the entertainment, visit with the Easter Bunny, then search for eggs in the park (bring your own basket). Every child will receive a treat! Also featuring children’s music, special balloon creations, trucks from the Perth Fire Department and Sparky, the Fire Dog! For information contact Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947 or email krennie@perth.ca, or visit www.perthtourism.ca.
On Saturdays at THE GOLDEN ARROW PUB IN PERTH: March 26th: Brea Lawrenson
Call 267-4500 to reserve a table.
FRIDAY
Perth Blue Wings vs. Athens Aeros (Quarterfinals)
7:30 p.m.
Perth and District Arena
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, $5 for kids aged 6-12, and kids five and under are free.
Smitty at O’Reilly’s
9 p.m.
O’Reilly’s Ale House (37 Gore Street East)
Riley White at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
SATURDAY
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Lucky B’s Afternoon Gig
2:30 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
David Francey in Concert
7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore Street West)
SUNDAY
Seedy Sunday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
A great variety of seeds, vendors, food, demonstrations and everything garden related. Please call 284-0578 to register a booth or for more information.
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
FRIDAY
Prescott Flyers vs. Perth Blue Wings
7:30 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
Full schedule at perthbluewings.com
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
8 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
Matt Dickson at the Golden Arrow
8:30 pm
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
O’Reilly’s Ale House (43 Gore Street East)
SATURDAY
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
8 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
SUNDAY
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
Annual Wedding Show at the Best Western Plus
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Best Western Plus (82 Peter Street)
For more information contact Christina Hunger at 613-326-0082 or email weddings@bestwesternperth.com
Barn Door Productions Presents: A Life in the Theatre
2 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$20 reserved, $22 at the door $10 for students. Call 613-267-1884 or visit barndoorproduction.ca
Ottawa Valley Opry Show & Dance
2 p.m.
Perth Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets available at Shadowfax, $20 each.
FRIDAY
Athens Aeros vs. Perth Blue Wings
7:30 p.m.
Perth & District Arena
Full schedule at perthbluewings.com
Studio Theatre Productions Presents: The Game’s Afoot
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Open Mic at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
Tom Watson at O’Reilly’s
9 p.m.
O’Reilly’s Ale House (43 Gore Street East)
SATURDAY
Fire and Ice: A 200th Signature Event
All Day
Conlon Farm & Crystal Palace
This event celebrates the true Canadian spirit – in the middle of winter! The day-long event will embrace winter with outdoor activities taking place at Conlon Farm, as well as a night out for the grown-ups at the Crystal Palace, featuring an ice bar, live music, fireworks and a bonfire! For information contact Cathy at cathy@catscovecommunications.com or visit www.perth200.ca.
Valentine’s Book Sale
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
30 Herriott Street
Proceeds to the Perth & District Union Public Library. Call 613-283-5622 for more information
Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Pert & District Indoor Pool
For further information, contact the pool office at 613-267-5302.
Studio Theatre Perth Presents: The Game’s Afoot
8 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Shawn McCullough at the Golden Arrow
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub (71 Foster Street)
SUNDAY
Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For further information, call the arena at 613-267-2455.
Studio Theatre Perth Presents: The Game’s Afoot
2 p.m.
Studio Theatre (63 Gore Street East)
A play by Ken Ludwig. A murderously funny who-dunnit with gasp out loud twists and turns to keep you guessing. Tickets $24 and $22 available at The Book Nook, Shadowfax and Tickets Please. For further info visit studiotheatreperth.com.
Perth Blue Wings to host Boston Bruins alumni this weekend
By Dianne Pinder-Moss
If you want to take in some great hockey locally featuring an alumni team of one of the Original Six NHL teams, Michael McLean has just the ticket.
The owner and head coach of the Perth Blue Wings has arranged for the Boston Bruins alumni squad to face off against past and present members of the Blue Wings early in the new year.
The matchup is planned for the Perth & District Community Centre on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. and McLean is hoping for a similar sellout to two years ago when the Montreal Canadiens alumni team came to town.
“The rink hadn’t seen a crowd like that in years,” he said.
While McLean thought it would be “tough to beat” the turnout for the Montreal game, he thinks it can be done by Boston because of the “amazing,” players who will be suiting up for the matchup.
Among the former NHL stars that will be in the Bruins alumni lineup are Ray Bourque who played 21 seasons with the Bruins and won five Norris Trophies as the league’s top defenceman.
“Ray Bourque is a headliner for sure,” McLean noted.
Other fan favourites that are expected to take to the ice for the Bruins on Jan. 17 are another Hockey Hall of Famer Gerry Cheevers, as well as Terry O’Reilly and Rick Middleton. There is also the possibility, McLean says, that Hockey Night in Canada commentator Garry Galley who played for the Bruins for a few seasons during his NHL career and for the Blue Wings for part of a season in his junior hockey years will be in a Bruins’ uniform that day. If that happens, “that would be awesome,” he remarked.
As to who will be suiting up for the Blue Wings, McLean hopes to fill the roster with local players.
“Hopefully, some Perth players now with us can participate,” he remarked.
On the day of the game, the Bruins will be doing a one-hour coaching clinic with 30 players from the Perth Lanark Minor Hockey Association, starting at noon. Participating players will be selected through a draw.
Also, as was the case with the Montreal Canadiens’ matchup, a novice team will have an opportunity to play five to six minutes against the Bruins during the game.
Tickets for the game are available by calling McLean Insurance at 613-267-5100 and asking for Courtney or Kerrie. Close to 1,000 tickets are being sold with general admission seating costing $25. The $50 tickets, which included entry into the Bruins’ dressing room between the first and second periods and a photograph with the players, are already sold out.
For a cost of $100, a select number of fans can attend the game, as well as a VIP meet and greet dinner afterwards with the players at Code’s Mill.
McLean is not surprised by the interest that is being shown in the game.
“There are so many Bruins fans around here,” he stated. Already, “we’ve sold a lot of tickets in the Smiths Falls’ area.”
McLean’s desire is to see alumni squads for all of the Original Six teams in the NHL – along with Montreal and Boston, the other teams are the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers — play on Perth ice at some point. Next on the list to approach, he says, is either Detroit or Chicago.
A die-hard Maple Leafs fan, McLean would like nothing more than to bring Toronto to town. He concedes he has had to temporarily at least put that dream on hold as the Maple Leafs currently don’t have an active alumni team.
“I’d also like to get the Ottawa Senators alumni team one of these years,” he said.
