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Smiths Falls weekend guide: September 16 – 18
Smiths Falls weekend guide: September 16 – 18
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Movie Night at Station Theatre
7:00pm
Come out for movie night to see Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Station Theatre. Adults: $10; Students: $5 – cash at the door.
Station Theatre
53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
www.smithsfallstheatre.comwww.smithsfallstheatre.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Downtown Farmers’ Market
9:00am – 2:00pm
Come out to enjoy the Downtown Smiths Falls Farmers’ Market an get some local fresh produce! See you on Russell Street West!
Russell St W just outside Davidson Courtyard
Harvest Time at Heritage House
10:30am – 4:30pm
See the museum change with the seasons, with special harvest demonstrations. Call for details. Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Heritage House Museum,
www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum
heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
Rise Above the Mud
8:00am – 2:00pm
Our 2nd Annual Fall Fundraising event for the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation. Last year $4,500 was raised for the foundation. This year we hope to double that by offering a brand new 5K, and 10K obstacle challenge at our new location. Some of your favourite obstacles will be here (the giant A frames) and some amazing new obstacles. We look forward to seeing you all again.
Gallipeau Centre
361 Queen St., Smiths Falls
Grand Opening
1:00pm – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Welcome all to our GRAND OPENING of The SMITHS FALLS AND DISTRICT AQUATIC RECREATION CENTRE. Ribbon cutting will begin at 1:00, come join us for our twoonie swims from 1:00-2:30 and 2:30 -4.
Smiths Falls & District Aquatic Recreation Centre
361 Queen St, Smiths Falls
Public Skating
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Come out for some summer skating. Only $2 per person
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Center
71 Cornelia St, Smiths Falls
Scotch Tasting at the Railway Museum
6:30pm or 8:30pm
The Museum has partnered with Ouidram, independent whisky ambassadors, to provide an upscale fundraising event. This intimate evening will be taking place in our beautiful main waiting room at the museum. Brian McQueenie of Ouidram will entertain guests with stories and lore of Scotland while you sample four Single Malt Scotch Whiskeys paired with delicious appetizers created with flair by using local food producers.
Menu
Ouidram will be providing four single malt scotches for sampling.
Scotches
We are pleased to announce that the 4 scotches will be sponsored by Charton-Hobbs, Inc. of Toronto from the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg distilleries.
Food
We are partnering with Chef Ram of Chuckles Jack who will be working closely with the folks at Ouidram to provide you delicious food to complement the scotch!
Overnight Packages
We are happy to partner with Econo Lodge in Smiths Falls to offer 15% off overnight accommodation for guests of our scotch tasting. Visit Econo Lodge to book. PROMO CODE: Scotch Tasting.
$70 per person – contact museum for tickets 613-283-5696
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
www.rmeo.org
Movie Night at Station Theatre
7:00pm
Come out for movie night to see Funny Face at the Station Theatre. Adults: $10; Students: $5 – cash at the door.
Station Theatre
53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
www.smithsfallstheatre.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Public Skating
11:30am – 12:30pm
Come out for some summer skating. Only $2 per person
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Center
71 Cornelia St, Smiths Falls
Take on Tatting – A Tatting Workshop
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$50 per person
Heritage House Museum
11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls
613-283-6311
heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
Tasty fundraiser for Scotch lovers at RMEO
By Howaida Sorour-Roberts
heddy@pdgmedia.ca
It has a long history of its own, making it a perfect pairing for a museum fundraiser. Whisky anglicized from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’ (water of life, as all alcohol was once called) started out as a medicinal concoction that has, over the centuries, developed into a prized recreational alcoholic beverage enjoyed by millions around the world. On Sept. 17, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (REMO) is hosting a single malt Scotch tasting evening in partnership with Ouidram, an Ottawa event planning company that specializes in whisky tastings.
“We’ll be offering four different expressions of single malt whisky that will be sponsored from the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg distilleries. The particular expressions are still to be determined but we are hoping for one of the new releases from Ardbeg for the guests,” said Theresa (Terry) McGoldrick, director at Ouidram. “Since this is a fundraising event the whiskies are being sponsored by Charton-Hobbs, Inc. of Toronto.”
The evening event is divided into two seatings, one starting at 6:30 and one at 8:30. Aiming for an intimate atmosphere, each seating will only accommodate just under 50 guests. The main hall of the museum will be set up like a railway dining car, with carefully chosen food samples catered by Magnolia Catering in Smiths Falls, explained Anne Shropshire, museum curator.
“Amy [Rensby, owner of Magnolia Catering in Smiths Falls] will be working with Terry to come up with food samples that compliment the different whiskies,” said Shropshire.
The evening promises to be entertaining, enlightening and educational, according to McGoldrick.
“Brian McQueenie, who was born in Scotland will introduce each of the samples. He’ll talk about how to nose and taste the whisky, and then he’ll give a brief history of single malts, and he’ll have the four bottle in front of him and he’ll talk a bit about the different regions of origin,” said McGoldrick.
While it sounds like a lot of talking, McGoldrick clarifies that McQueenie spiel is full of entertaining stories and humour delivered with a pleasant dose of the Scottish burr.
“The food pairing also brings the experience to whole a new level,” said McGoldrick, pointing out that most people don’t think of whisky and food pairings, but after experiencing a Ouidram evening they leave with a whole new appreciation for the art.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Ouidram has hosted countless whisky tasting for private, corporate and fundraising clients.
“Whisky tastings are infinitely adaptable, and are often layered onto parties and even weddings,” said McGoldrick.
Most clients find Ouidram through word of mouth, because their events are memorable enough to warrant that kind of buzz. The RMEO was no exception, and the idea simply grew for its novelty.
“We’re always exploring new ways to bring people to the museum,” said Shropshire. “This was an opportunity for a different crowd to experience our museum in a different way.”
Tickets for the event are $70 per person, $60 for members and $45 for designated drivers and can be purchased online at www.rmeo.org, by phone at 613-283-5696 or in person at the museum at 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls.
Photo Submitted: Brian McQueenie, director at Ouidram and the storyteller for the evening holding two bottles of single malt; one from Glenmorangie and one from the Ardbeg Distilleries, both of which will be featured at the upcoming RMEO Scotch Tasting on Sept 17.
Railway Museum opens for the season on May 21, new exhibit
On Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario will open for its 2016 season. Visitors will be treated to the unique opportunity to ride the train from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as view the new exhibit. More information about weekend events can be found on the museum’s website.
This weekend will also mark the opening of the new exhibit, Lost Stations of Eastern Ontario. This exhibition details the history of railways and their stations in Eastern Ontario as well as the important role that these stations played in the surrounding communities.
Like many communities along the line, the railway was an integral part of life. Today much of what remains of the fated railway lines are of the lonely stations peeking out of the overgrown rural countryside. Some of the stations highlighted include: Carleton Place, Bedell, Forthon and Lavant & Wilbur.
Opulence and extravagance await you on The Orient Express
Lose yourself in the decadence of the 1920s and join the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for an evening of sumptuous food and drink at its first annual fundraising dinner, taking place on the evening of Mar. 28.
Transport yourself back in time at The Ivy on William, surrounded by windows of stained glass, luxurious linens, and décor reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Guests are encouraged to don their best apparel and get glamorous for the swankiest event of the year.
The evening boasts a complementary signature cocktail hour starting at 6 p.m., followed by an eight-course menu of mouth-watering tasting plates featuring flavours of the famous train’s route, such as Paris, Venice, London, and Istanbul. Throughout the event, there will also be a silent auction with an offering of unique and unexpected experiences to go to the highest bidder!
Tickets are $65 each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available on the museum’s website or at The Main Street Bistro, 5 Main St. West. For more information contact the museum at 613-283-5696 or go to www.rmeo.org. Check back often for more details in the coming weeks.
The Ivy on William is located at 42 William St. W.
Submitted by the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario.
Opulence and extravagance await you on The Orient Express
Lose yourself in the decadence of the 1920s and join the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for an evening of sumptuous food and drink at its first annual fundraising dinner, taking place on the evening of Mar. 28, 2015.
Transport yourself back in time at The Ivy on William, surrounded by windows of stained glass, luxurious linens, and décor reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Guests are encouraged to don their best apparel and get glamorous for the swankiest event of the year!
The evening boasts a complimentary signature cocktail hour starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by an eight-course menu of mouth-watering tasting plates featuring flavours of the famous train’s route, such as Paris, Venice, London, and Istanbul! Throughout the event, there will also be a silent auction with an offering of unique & unexpected experiences to go to the highest bidder!
Tickets are $65 each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available on the Museum’s website or at The Main Street Bistro, 5 Main St. W., Smiths Falls. For more information contact the Museum at 613-283-5696 or go to www.rmeo.org. Check back often for more details in the coming weeks.
The Ivy on William is located at 42 William St. W., Smiths Falls.
CULTURE: The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario’s annual speaker series is back!
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario’s annual speaker series is back! We’re very excited about this year’s theme: The Hobo Life!
Tickets go on sale starting Monday, Jan. 19th
Share this post and help us spread the word about this great fundraiser for both the Museum & the Friends of the Library – Smiths Falls Public Library
For more info: http://rmeo.org/wp/stories
Posts Tagged ‘Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario’
Smiths Falls weekend guide: September 16 – 18
Smiths Falls weekend guide: September 16 – 18
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Movie Night at Station Theatre
7:00pm
Come out for movie night to see Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Station Theatre. Adults: $10; Students: $5 – cash at the door.
Station Theatre
53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
www.smithsfallstheatre.comwww.smithsfallstheatre.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Downtown Farmers’ Market
9:00am – 2:00pm
Come out to enjoy the Downtown Smiths Falls Farmers’ Market an get some local fresh produce! See you on Russell Street West!
Russell St W just outside Davidson Courtyard
Harvest Time at Heritage House
10:30am – 4:30pm
See the museum change with the seasons, with special harvest demonstrations. Call for details. Open daily 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Heritage House Museum,
www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum
heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
Rise Above the Mud
8:00am – 2:00pm
Our 2nd Annual Fall Fundraising event for the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation. Last year $4,500 was raised for the foundation. This year we hope to double that by offering a brand new 5K, and 10K obstacle challenge at our new location. Some of your favourite obstacles will be here (the giant A frames) and some amazing new obstacles. We look forward to seeing you all again.
Gallipeau Centre
361 Queen St., Smiths Falls
Grand Opening
1:00pm – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Welcome all to our GRAND OPENING of The SMITHS FALLS AND DISTRICT AQUATIC RECREATION CENTRE. Ribbon cutting will begin at 1:00, come join us for our twoonie swims from 1:00-2:30 and 2:30 -4.
Smiths Falls & District Aquatic Recreation Centre
361 Queen St, Smiths Falls
Public Skating
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Come out for some summer skating. Only $2 per person
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Center
71 Cornelia St, Smiths Falls
Scotch Tasting at the Railway Museum
6:30pm or 8:30pm
The Museum has partnered with Ouidram, independent whisky ambassadors, to provide an upscale fundraising event. This intimate evening will be taking place in our beautiful main waiting room at the museum. Brian McQueenie of Ouidram will entertain guests with stories and lore of Scotland while you sample four Single Malt Scotch Whiskeys paired with delicious appetizers created with flair by using local food producers.
Menu
Ouidram will be providing four single malt scotches for sampling.
Scotches
We are pleased to announce that the 4 scotches will be sponsored by Charton-Hobbs, Inc. of Toronto from the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg distilleries.
Food
We are partnering with Chef Ram of Chuckles Jack who will be working closely with the folks at Ouidram to provide you delicious food to complement the scotch!
Overnight Packages
We are happy to partner with Econo Lodge in Smiths Falls to offer 15% off overnight accommodation for guests of our scotch tasting. Visit Econo Lodge to book. PROMO CODE: Scotch Tasting.
$70 per person – contact museum for tickets 613-283-5696
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
90 William Street West, Smiths Falls
www.rmeo.org
Movie Night at Station Theatre
7:00pm
Come out for movie night to see Funny Face at the Station Theatre. Adults: $10; Students: $5 – cash at the door.
Station Theatre
53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls
www.smithsfallstheatre.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Public Skating
11:30am – 12:30pm
Come out for some summer skating. Only $2 per person
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Center
71 Cornelia St, Smiths Falls
Take on Tatting – A Tatting Workshop
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$50 per person
Heritage House Museum
11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls
613-283-6311
heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
Tasty fundraiser for Scotch lovers at RMEO
By Howaida Sorour-Roberts
heddy@pdgmedia.ca
It has a long history of its own, making it a perfect pairing for a museum fundraiser. Whisky anglicized from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’ (water of life, as all alcohol was once called) started out as a medicinal concoction that has, over the centuries, developed into a prized recreational alcoholic beverage enjoyed by millions around the world. On Sept. 17, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (REMO) is hosting a single malt Scotch tasting evening in partnership with Ouidram, an Ottawa event planning company that specializes in whisky tastings.
“We’ll be offering four different expressions of single malt whisky that will be sponsored from the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg distilleries. The particular expressions are still to be determined but we are hoping for one of the new releases from Ardbeg for the guests,” said Theresa (Terry) McGoldrick, director at Ouidram. “Since this is a fundraising event the whiskies are being sponsored by Charton-Hobbs, Inc. of Toronto.”
The evening event is divided into two seatings, one starting at 6:30 and one at 8:30. Aiming for an intimate atmosphere, each seating will only accommodate just under 50 guests. The main hall of the museum will be set up like a railway dining car, with carefully chosen food samples catered by Magnolia Catering in Smiths Falls, explained Anne Shropshire, museum curator.
“Amy [Rensby, owner of Magnolia Catering in Smiths Falls] will be working with Terry to come up with food samples that compliment the different whiskies,” said Shropshire.
The evening promises to be entertaining, enlightening and educational, according to McGoldrick.
“Brian McQueenie, who was born in Scotland will introduce each of the samples. He’ll talk about how to nose and taste the whisky, and then he’ll give a brief history of single malts, and he’ll have the four bottle in front of him and he’ll talk a bit about the different regions of origin,” said McGoldrick.
While it sounds like a lot of talking, McGoldrick clarifies that McQueenie spiel is full of entertaining stories and humour delivered with a pleasant dose of the Scottish burr.
“The food pairing also brings the experience to whole a new level,” said McGoldrick, pointing out that most people don’t think of whisky and food pairings, but after experiencing a Ouidram evening they leave with a whole new appreciation for the art.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Ouidram has hosted countless whisky tasting for private, corporate and fundraising clients.
“Whisky tastings are infinitely adaptable, and are often layered onto parties and even weddings,” said McGoldrick.
Most clients find Ouidram through word of mouth, because their events are memorable enough to warrant that kind of buzz. The RMEO was no exception, and the idea simply grew for its novelty.
“We’re always exploring new ways to bring people to the museum,” said Shropshire. “This was an opportunity for a different crowd to experience our museum in a different way.”
Tickets for the event are $70 per person, $60 for members and $45 for designated drivers and can be purchased online at www.rmeo.org, by phone at 613-283-5696 or in person at the museum at 90 William Street West, Smiths Falls.
Photo Submitted: Brian McQueenie, director at Ouidram and the storyteller for the evening holding two bottles of single malt; one from Glenmorangie and one from the Ardbeg Distilleries, both of which will be featured at the upcoming RMEO Scotch Tasting on Sept 17.
Railway Museum opens for the season on May 21, new exhibit
On Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario will open for its 2016 season. Visitors will be treated to the unique opportunity to ride the train from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as view the new exhibit. More information about weekend events can be found on the museum’s website.
This weekend will also mark the opening of the new exhibit, Lost Stations of Eastern Ontario. This exhibition details the history of railways and their stations in Eastern Ontario as well as the important role that these stations played in the surrounding communities.
Like many communities along the line, the railway was an integral part of life. Today much of what remains of the fated railway lines are of the lonely stations peeking out of the overgrown rural countryside. Some of the stations highlighted include: Carleton Place, Bedell, Forthon and Lavant & Wilbur.
Opulence and extravagance await you on The Orient Express
Lose yourself in the decadence of the 1920s and join the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for an evening of sumptuous food and drink at its first annual fundraising dinner, taking place on the evening of Mar. 28.
Transport yourself back in time at The Ivy on William, surrounded by windows of stained glass, luxurious linens, and décor reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Guests are encouraged to don their best apparel and get glamorous for the swankiest event of the year.
The evening boasts a complementary signature cocktail hour starting at 6 p.m., followed by an eight-course menu of mouth-watering tasting plates featuring flavours of the famous train’s route, such as Paris, Venice, London, and Istanbul. Throughout the event, there will also be a silent auction with an offering of unique and unexpected experiences to go to the highest bidder!
Tickets are $65 each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available on the museum’s website or at The Main Street Bistro, 5 Main St. West. For more information contact the museum at 613-283-5696 or go to www.rmeo.org. Check back often for more details in the coming weeks.
The Ivy on William is located at 42 William St. W.
Submitted by the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario.
Opulence and extravagance await you on The Orient Express
Lose yourself in the decadence of the 1920s and join the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for an evening of sumptuous food and drink at its first annual fundraising dinner, taking place on the evening of Mar. 28, 2015.
Transport yourself back in time at The Ivy on William, surrounded by windows of stained glass, luxurious linens, and décor reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Guests are encouraged to don their best apparel and get glamorous for the swankiest event of the year!
The evening boasts a complimentary signature cocktail hour starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by an eight-course menu of mouth-watering tasting plates featuring flavours of the famous train’s route, such as Paris, Venice, London, and Istanbul! Throughout the event, there will also be a silent auction with an offering of unique & unexpected experiences to go to the highest bidder!
Tickets are $65 each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available on the Museum’s website or at The Main Street Bistro, 5 Main St. W., Smiths Falls. For more information contact the Museum at 613-283-5696 or go to www.rmeo.org. Check back often for more details in the coming weeks.
The Ivy on William is located at 42 William St. W., Smiths Falls.
CULTURE: The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario’s annual speaker series is back!
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario’s annual speaker series is back! We’re very excited about this year’s theme: The Hobo Life!
Tickets go on sale starting Monday, Jan. 19th
Share this post and help us spread the word about this great fundraiser for both the Museum & the Friends of the Library – Smiths Falls Public Library
For more info: http://rmeo.org/wp/stories
