Hometown News

Carleton Place weekend guide: Novemeber 11 – 13

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

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

Remembrance Day Ceremony

10:00am – 11:30am
Branch 192 president Brian Comeau extends an invitation to the community to come out and join the ceremony and pay tribute to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, Afghanistan and the many peacekeeping missions around the world. Following the ceremony, the participants and the public are invited to Branch 192 for refreshments and camaraderie. The branch is located at 177 George Street, Carleton Place. I hope to see many of you there.
Carleton Place Public Library
101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place

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

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, NOVEMBER 12

Breakfast with the Carleton Place Canadians Hockey Team

8:00am – 10:00am
Legion Breakfast with the Carleton Place Canadians. Come and be served by our local hockey champions.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192
177 George St, Carleton Place
legionbranch192@gmail.com

Build a Mountain of Food

9:00am – 4:00pm
Our main food raiser for the year. All stores will have pre-packaged bags for sale or you can donate something else entirely. We have attached our “Wish List” in case you get stuck with so many choices.
Patrice’s Independent in Almonte; Mitchell’s Independent, FreshCo and Giant Tiger in Carleton Place
lanarkcountyfoodbank@gmail.com

Finders Keepers Craft Show

10:00am – 3:00pm
The show borrows the concept from the hugely popular trunk shows in Europe. These in turn are a modern take on the travelling artisans of old who would go from town to town, showing off their wares in the trunks they used to carry them. In a nod to those bygone days, our vendors display their goods in vintage suitcases, trunks or toolboxes.
Being a smaller, boutique show, we are also the perfect venue for newcomers to dip their toes into the craft show scene, challenging seasoned vendors to get creative with their displays as well as providing the perfect venue to launch a new line or product.
CP Canoe Club
179 John St., Carleton Place
613-253-1838
http://www.cpcanoeclub.com/

Acoustic Saturdays

3:00pm – 6:00pm 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, NOVEMBER 13

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.
267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place

Paint Night/Soccer Fundraiser

2:30pm
Fundraiser for the Carleton Place Tornado to play soccer in the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand in April 2017. Paint a colourful pic with Anna-Lisa & Sweet Oasis Fine Art Studio. Non-alcoholic event; teens welcome. Phone/email to reserve your spot. Cost: $40.
Beckwith Council Chambers
1702 9th Line, Beckwith
amanda@mulloy.ca
613-880-1797

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

Mary Anne’s Mountain of Dreams

5:00pm
Come join Mary Anne from Ottawa’s New Country 94 at a wine tasting dinner to help fundraise for her upcoming climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to benefit SOS Children’s Villages! Mary Anne’s goal is to raise $10,0000 with 100% of the proceeds to the children that need it the most. The event will include a 5 course meal, wine tasting, and entertainment from Peter Brown and Friends. You can expect celebrity servers and a charming silent auction throughout the dinner. Tickets are $75 per person. The date is Sunday, November 13th starting at 5:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting Generations Inn at 613.253.5253 or by booking in person at 717 Lake Park Road, Carleton Place, Ontario. For more information on SOS Children’s Villages please visit www.soschildrensvillages.ca
You can find Mary Anne’s fundraising page at: http://dreammountains.com/MA94

Carleton Place weekend guide: Novemeber 4 – 6

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

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

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

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, NOVEMBER 5

St.Andrew’s Fall Craft Fair and Bazaar

10:00am – 2:00pm
Church bazaar tables featuring delicious fresh baking, deli table. handcrafts, woodworking, Christmas items, previously loved items. Craft fair participants: Numerous handcrafted items for adults and children, nail and body products, wildlife photography, garden sculptures, etc. from talented area artists. Luncheon available at 11:00am.
St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
39 Bridge Street

29th Annual Women’s Fair

9:00pm – 11:30pm
Help us CELEBRATE the 28th Annual Women’s Fair, hosted by Lanark County Interval House. We’ll have amazing shopping, a spectacular cake raffle, one of a kind silent auction items, fashion show and delicious home cooked lunch/baked goods. Learn more at www.lcih.org Admission is FREE
Carleton Place Arena, Carleton Place
613.257.3469
fundraising@lcih.com
www.lcih.org/events

Lanark Co. Genealogical Mtg

1:30pm
Speaker: Karen Hirst: “My father’s (John Kerry) 50 Years in Business” 2nd Speaker: Jennifer Irwin, C. P. & Beckwith Heritage Museum. Free & Everyone Welcome
Brunton Community Hall
1702 9th Line Beckwith
lcgsinfo34@gmail.com

Acoustic Saturdays

3:00pm – 6:00pm 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

Child Haven Fundraiser: Bollywood!

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Traditional Indian music, a Bollywood dance lesson, a silent auction of beautiful authentic items, and an amazing sales table of original handcrafted goods from India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. Get some of your holiday shopping done while learning about Child Haven International children’s homes.
Carleton Place Canoe Club
John St

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, NOVEMBER 6

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

Carleton Place weekend guide: October 28 – 30

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

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

Swirlicious and Friends

10:00am – 4:00pm
Swirlicious and Friends Annual Shopping Event
Carambeck Community Centre
351 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

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

Movie Day Drop In – PA Day

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Looking for something fun to do during your child’s PA day? Drop into the library from 1-3pm for a movie afternoon. Enjoy the movie, take out some books, and have fun. No registration is required. We’ll announce the name of the movie on our library Facebook page at the beginning of the week, or call us to find out what’s playing. Perfect for all ages!
Carleton Place Public Library
carletonplacepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Beckwith Community Halloween Party

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Haunted House, Graveyard & New Stations! Cookie Decorating, Craft table, Pumpkin Bowling, Trick-or-Treat, Match Game, Fishing for Prizes, Bean bag Toss, Mini Putt, and much much more! Donations accepted at the door. For more information, please contact the Beckwith recreation Department at 613.257.1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line, Coverall Building

Mudds Youth: King Lear

7:30pm
This year, the Mudds Youth are taking on one of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays: King Lear, the story of a king driven mad by the betrayal of his daughters. “It’s a great tragedy,” says Mark Piper. “By the end of the play, the stage is literally filled with dead bodies. My players love it! “Joking aside,” he concedes, “Lear is usually the apotheosis of a Shakespearean actor’s career — all of the parts are fully developed characters that present significant challenges for even the most seasoned actors: the betrayed king, the sad fool, three very different daughters, the man who can only truly see after he becomes blind, and his two warring sons. And my group — all teenagers — have taken these parts, and through a lot of hard work, have made them their own. It will be a real treat for the audience to see this new perspective on Lear. I’m very proud of them.”Tickets at Hallmark Carleton Place (428 McNeely) for $10.
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge St. CP
Mississippimudds.ca

Halloween Dance

8:00pm – 10:30pm
Join us at Total Rhythm Dance Studio 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. We encourage you to dress up for this event. We will be having a best costume contest and other games.
Total Rhythm Dance Studio
55 Lansdowne Ave, Carleton Place
www.trds.ca
trds.tania.munro@gmail.com

Halloween Dance

8:30pm – 11:00pm
Enjoy adult humour at Lanark Laughs comedy night.
The Waterfront Gastropub
12 Bell St, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@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 29

Craft Fair

10:00am – 4:00pm
Come and do some early Christmas shopping. Free admission. IODE Carleton Place Chapter to serve light lunch of sandwiches, dessert and refreshments. Door prizes donated by crafters-48 tables of crafts from Eastern Ontario and local area.
Carleton Place Arena, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com

Love For Rachel Fundraiser

11:00am – 2:00pm
A fundraiser for Rachel who is 4 years old and is battling cancer.
Come for games, a BBQ, Pumpkin carving, Face painting, a costume contest and more.
Carleton Place Farmers’ Market
7 Beckwith St, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com

Love For Rachel Fundraiser

1:00pm – 3:00pm
Bring your kids downtown for a fun daytime trick or treat event.
Other activities include wagon rides, a haunted alley, events at he library, bean bag toss at the Beauty Parlour, spooky goo at the Granary, dog dress up photo shoot at the Natural Pet Food Store.
downtowncarletonplace@gmail.com

Acoustic Saturdays

3:00pm – 6:00pm 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

Mudds Youth: King Lear

7:30pm
This year, the Mudds Youth are taking on one of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays: King Lear, the story of a king driven mad by the betrayal of his daughters. “It’s a great tragedy,” says Mark Piper. “By the end of the play, the stage is literally filled with dead bodies. My players love it! “Joking aside,” he concedes, “Lear is usually the apotheosis of a Shakespearean actor’s career — all of the parts are fully developed characters that present significant challenges for even the most seasoned actors: the betrayed king, the sad fool, three very different daughters, the man who can only truly see after he becomes blind, and his two warring sons. And my group — all teenagers — have taken these parts, and through a lot of hard work, have made them their own. It will be a real treat for the audience to see this new perspective on Lear. I’m very proud of them.”Tickets at Hallmark Carleton Place (428 McNeely) for $10.
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge St. CP
mississippimudds.ca

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 30

Zombie Walk to end youth homelessness

2:00pm
Come out and Join in and effort to end youth homelessness! This event will be the first of its kind in Carleton Place and all proceeds will be going to Cornerstone Landing! We would love to fill the streets with ZOMBIES! So come out and support this great cause and have some fun dressing up just before Halloween! Registration Fee is 10$ or a gift card to Walmart or Giant Tiger! Registration and meeting begins at noon and the walk starts at 1pm!
154 Beckwith St, Carleton Place
downtowncarletonplace@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

Harvest Dinner

5:00pm – 7:00pm
Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s HARVEST DINNER. Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes,Corn, Rolls, Pie and Coffee $15.00 Adults $8.00 Children under 10. Get your tickets at the Legion Only 110 available.
177 George Street, Carleton Place
613-257-1727

Carleton Place weekend guide: October 21 – 23

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

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

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

Mudds Youth: King Lear

7:30pm
This year, the Mudds Youth are taking on one of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays: King Lear, the story of a king driven mad by the betrayal of his daughters. “It’s a great tragedy,” says Mark Piper. “By the end of the play, the stage is literally filled with dead bodies. My players love it! “Joking aside,” he concedes, “Lear is usually the apotheosis of a Shakespearean actor’s career — all of the parts are fully developed characters that present significant challenges for even the most seasoned actors: the betrayed king, the sad fool, three very different daughters, the man who can only truly see after he becomes blind, and his two warring sons. And my group — all teenagers — have taken these parts, and through a lot of hard work, have made them their own. It will be a real treat for the audience to see this new perspective on Lear. I’m very proud of them.”Tickets at Hallmark Carleton Place (428 McNeely) for $10.
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge St. CP
mississippimudds.ca

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 22

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

Trivia Night

7:00pm
Join us for trivia night at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192. There will be snacks and drinks. $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
177 George Street, Carleton Place

Mudds Youth: King Lear

7:30pm
This year, the Mudds Youth are taking on one of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays: King Lear, the story of a king driven mad by the betrayal of his daughters. “It’s a great tragedy,” says Mark Piper. “By the end of the play, the stage is literally filled with dead bodies. My players love it! “Joking aside,” he concedes, “Lear is usually the apotheosis of a Shakespearean actor’s career — all of the parts are fully developed characters that present significant challenges for even the most seasoned actors: the betrayed king, the sad fool, three very different daughters, the man who can only truly see after he becomes blind, and his two warring sons. And my group — all teenagers — have taken these parts, and through a lot of hard work, have made them their own. It will be a real treat for the audience to see this new perspective on Lear. I’m very proud of them.”Tickets at Hallmark Carleton Place (428 McNeely) for $10.
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge St. CP
mississippimudds.ca

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 23

Mudds Youth: King Lear

2:00pm
This year, the Mudds Youth are taking on one of Shakespeare’s most difficult plays: King Lear, the story of a king driven mad by the betrayal of his daughters. “It’s a great tragedy,” says Mark Piper. “By the end of the play, the stage is literally filled with dead bodies. My players love it! “Joking aside,” he concedes, “Lear is usually the apotheosis of a Shakespearean actor’s career — all of the parts are fully developed characters that present significant challenges for even the most seasoned actors: the betrayed king, the sad fool, three very different daughters, the man who can only truly see after he becomes blind, and his two warring sons. And my group — all teenagers — have taken these parts, and through a lot of hard work, have made them their own. It will be a real treat for the audience to see this new perspective on Lear. I’m very proud of them.”Tickets at Hallmark Carleton Place (428 McNeely) for $10.
Carleton Place Town Hall
175 Bridge St. CP
mississippimudds.ca

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

The NightCrawlers

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Acoustic Blues.
Generations Inn
717 Lake Park Rd.
Carleton Place
hayshore@magma.ca

Carleton Place weekend guide: October 14 – 16

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

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

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

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 15

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
Cpfarmersmarket.wordpress.com

Charity Run/Walk for Interval House

9:00am – 12:00pm (noon)
ReMax Affiliates are hosting a family oriented 1k and 5k walk/run to raise funds for Lanark County Interval House. Please join them on Saturday, October 15th for a morning of fun and invite your friends. Visit the Remax Affiliates website for all the details and to register.Check In/Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Beckwith Trail at McNeely Ave.

Standard First Aid and CPR (2-day course)

9:00am – 5:00pm
Lifesaving Society STANDARD FIRST AID and CPR-C. WSIB Approved. Approved Pre-requisite for National Lifeguard Service. 100% attendance is required. Course Fee: $163.00. (First Aid Manual is an extra charge)
CARLETON PLACE POOL
613-257-1005 EXT.21
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)

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

Harvest Roast Beef Dinner

4:30pm – 7:00pm
Delicious roast beef with all the fixings and homemade pies.Tickets $16 adults, $10 children (8-12) children under 8 free.
Zion Memorial United Church
37 Franklin Street
Call 613-257-2133 or 613-257-8547 for more details.

Spotlight Night Dinner Dance

6:00pm – 10:00pm
Total Rhythm Dance Studio’s annual spotlight night dinner dance. Join us for amazing dance demonstrations, fantastic dinner by Leather Works Catering followed by a great time social dancing until 10:00 pm. For tickets call the studio at 613-799-TRDS (8737). Visit our website at www.trds.ca
55 Lansdowne Ave, Carleton Place
trds.tania.munro@gmail.com

50’s 60’s Dance with The Heartbeats

8:00pm – 12:00pm
Rock Around the Clock with The Heartbeats. Good 50-60’s music from 8pm ’till midnight. Pink Sports Coats, Poodle Skirts and Penny Loafers are the suggested apparel. Tickets only $20.00.
An evening snack will be provided as well. Get your tickets early.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192, 177 George St, Carleton Place
legionbranch192@gmail.com

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 16

Standard First Aid and CPR (2-day course)

9:00am – 5:00pm
Lifesaving Society STANDARD FIRST AID and CPR-C. WSIB Approved. Approved Pre-requisite for National Lifeguard Service. 100% attendance is required. Course Fee: $163.00. (First Aid Manual is an extra charge)
CARLETON PLACE POOL
613-257-1005 EXT.21
(PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)

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

Country Harvest Music Show

7:00pm
Come out for an evening of Country Classic Music. Featuring performances by Joanne Dubeau, Country Hall of Famer Don Cochrane, Shawn McCullough, Andy and Ed Bowes and more. Doors open at 5:30pm. Master of Ceremonies: Charlie Kitts. Tickets $15 and are limited. Proceeds go to the Carleton Place Arena Fund. This event includes free parking, elevator access, and refreshments on site. For more information contact Bob White at 613-253-5046.
Upper Hall – Carleton Place Arena
139 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

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
Cpfarmersmarket.wordpress.com

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

By Sally Smith
sally@pdgmedia.ca

“He was gonna kill me and I was gonna be with my son. That’s what he kept saying. Everyone heard him…” Caroline Taylor cried, unable to catch her breath. Tears rolled down her cheeks.
Recounting the night of April 1, 2016 was gut-wrenching. It tore her apart. And it was a horrible day — one that’s changed her for the rest of her life.

The man she’d been living with for nine months and known for a year turned on her. He smashed her face with his fists, drove her head into cement steps, bruised her, doused her with gas, and lit a match.

Taylor, with failing strength, managed to get away, but her beloved service dog, Toby, was burned to death. The attack, according to Taylor, was well planned; he’d cleaned out his bank account that day and his intent was to kill her.

After several months of rehabilitation and physical healing, Taylor is trying to move on. She’ll never forget the day — forgetting is hard to do — but she’s looking forward to a brighter future, one with hope and maybe, another partner. One in which she can have a peaceful night’s sleep.

But next time, 55-year-old Taylor will be less trusting, more wary, and she’ll watch for signs now that she knows what some of them are.

The horror of the day is inextricably wound up with her message; giving tips to other women (and men) immediately brings back memories. But she wants to say something, and in the saying she hopes to start healing.

• Watch out for men with “verbal diarrhea” when they drink.
• Watch out for men who want you by their side constantly and intimately. Men who want obsessive control.
• Watch out for irrational jealousy.
• Watch out for unexplainable depression.
• Does he hit you and then apologize profusely? This shouldn’t happen.
• Has he raped you? This, too, should never happen.
• Find out what you can about the man before moving ahead with a relationship and believe it.

And she has some strong advice for women (and men) embarking on a relationship:

• Have a safety word. Tell it to a family member or a best friend; if you say it, they’ll know you’re in trouble.
• Keep your cell phone with you at all times.
• Get your own insurance.

Today, Taylor lives with chronic pain and PTSD but is seeking help for both and is trying to get her life back on track. After the attack, the trailer where she lived was emptied and she was left with nothing, but she still has expenses. She has a new service dog named Charlie, a seven-month-old Bichon Frise Poodle mix who’s white and fluffy and full of energy. She has to feed him and herself, she needs winter clothing, and most of all, Taylor needs a place to live. She’s hoping she and her youngest son (her middle son was killed in an ATV accident) will be able to find a house soon.

A trust fund has been set up at the Toronto Dominion Canada Trust in Smiths Falls to help Taylor get back on her feet. Those wanting to help can make donations using transit # 36762 and account # 6316865.

Taylor’s story is visceral and, unfortunately, not new. If her story is too familiar to you, or someone you know, reach out for help. Here’s a list of local services.

Victim Services Lanark County
http://victimserviceslanark.ca/home.php
613-284-8380
Toll-Free: 1-866-575-0067

Lanark County Interval House
http://lcih.org/
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-267-7946 or (613) 257-5960 or TTY: (613) 257-1952

Adult Protective Services
(613) 267-4200 x2201
aps@county.lanark.on.ca OR ss@county.lanark.on.ca

Lanark County Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program
613-283-2330 ext. 1258

Distress Centres of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville (distress line)
1-800-465-4442 (5 p.m. to midnight daily)

The Assault Response & Care Centre
1-800-567-7415

Photo (main image) by Sally Smith: Caroline Taylor and her new service dog Charlie.