Hometown News

Carleton Place weekend guide: October 7 – 10

Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Une Heure de Conte en Francais

10:30am – 11:00am
Our French Storytime is back for the fall! Join us weekly for fun French stories, songs, and more. We also do a colouring page each week. This is the perfect session for children learning French, those in French immersion, and for families who speak French at home. No registration is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We will decide on the level based on the attendance.
carletonplacepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Victim Services Lanark County Drop In

8:30am – 4:00pm
Victim Services Lanark County is a community-based program that provides immediate, confidential short-term crisis intervention services, practical assistance, information, referrals and emotional support to persons affected by crime, tragedy and disaster. Everyone is welcome. Drop in and speak to one of our staff! All services are free, voluntary and confidential.
Carambeck Community Centre
351 Bridge Street, Carleton Place
For more information visit www.victimserviceslanark.ca

POUND Pop Up!

7:30pm – 10:30pm
$25.00 per person (only 15 spots available)
If you’ve dreamed of channeling your inner rock star into a fitness plan, it’s time to POUND. The POUND workout fuses cardio interval training with drumming to provide a challenging, heart-pumping workout.
For more information and to pre-register please visit yogawithro.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=1804870 for more information and to register

Mississippi Blues Society Open Jam

8:30pm – 11:00pm
First Friday of the month
Waterfront Gastropub
12 Bell St., Carleton Place
613-257-5755

Ballroom and Latin Dance Social

8:00pm – 10:30pm
Join us at Total Rhythm Dance Studio (www.trds.ca) for a fun night of dancing to great music and good company. We start with a 30 minute dance lesson followed by general dancing. Coffee, Tea and cookies provided.
Total Rhythm Dance Studio
Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place
trds.tania.munro@gmail.com

DJ Whisper

10:00pm – 2:00am
The Waterfront Gastropub presents top 40 dance music.
The Waterfront Gastropub
12 Bell St, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com

SATURDAY,OCTOBER 8

Legion Community Breakfast

8:00am – 10:30pm
Join us for a hearty fall breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans,pancakes, toast,juice and coffee for only $8.00
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192
177 George St, Carleton Place
legionbranch192@gmail.com

Carleton Place Farmers’ Market

8:30am – 12:30pm
Are you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats? Or how about homemade preserves and baking? Or maybe hand made crafts and artwork? Then the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market is the place to be! We pride ourselves on having only local produce and craftspeople represented, giving you a taste and experience unique to Carleton Place.
Fresh produce, meats, fish, fruit, herbs, plants, honey, maple syrup, preserves, baked goods, prepared dinners and arts and design ware.
7 Beckwith St., Carleton Place
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Star Wars Reads Day

10:00am – 5:00pm
We’ll be celebrating all things Star Wars today! Drop in, help us to defeat Darth Vader, play a special game of I Spy and more. It’s going to be out of this world. No registration required.
Carleton Place Public Library
carletonplacepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Acoustic Saturdays

3:00pm – 6:00am and again at 9:00pm – 1am
The Waterfont Gastropub presents acoustic saturdays.
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com
12 Bell Street, Carleton Place

Queens Live Music

4:00pm – 8:00pm
Live Local Band
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com
Queen’s Hotel
142 Bridge St, Carleton Place

Music at the Moose

9:00pm – 11:30pm
he Thirsty Moose have great live local music
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com
The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery
20 Bridge St, Carleton Place

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Lanark Drum Circle

1:30pm – 4:00pm
Welcome to the Circle. The drum is a sacred part of Native culture and represents the first sound we hear in our Mother’s womb, her heartbeat. The songs we sing reflect native teachings and culture. Lanark Drum is open to all nations on the medicine wheel, all genders and all ages. Join us in learning traditional songs and share our truths with an open heart, without judgements.
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place
syaver.sc@gmail.com

Music at Gastropub

3:00pm – 6:00pm
Check out the Waterfront Gastropub for some great live music with Redneck Limousine
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com
12 Bell Street, Carleton Place

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

Library Book Club

6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tonight’s Read: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Everyone is welcome at Book Club! Relax and discuss some great reads with literature-loving adults. The reading list is available at the library and on our website, www.carletonplacelibrary.ca.
Contact the library to get a copy of the book to read before you come: 613-257-2702 or mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.
Carleton Place Public Library
101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place

Mixed Euchre

7:00pm – 9:00pm
Four Hand Euchre.Every Monday evening. Everyone Welcome
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192
177 George St, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com

Come out to the Movies Under the Stars at 7 to see The newest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens and enjoy the pre-show activities.

Pre-show Activities:

• Spaced themed Lego table
• Star Wars arts & crafts table
• A visit from a Star Wars Character
• Astronomy Table

The pre-show activities start at 7pm. The movie starts at dusk. Free admission but donations are appreciated. There will be hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, chips and drinks. Bring a blanket or a chair and your family.