Hometown News

FRIDAY

Charitable Barbecue for Fort McMurray
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2 Beckwith Street South
Hosted by Dominion Lending Centres

Public Skating
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre
$2 per person

Weekend Movie Night: A Royal Night Out
7:30 p.m.
Smiths Falls Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$10 cash at the door

SATURDAY

Toledo Community Yard Sale
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Andrew’s United Church
Breakfast & lunch available.

The Franktown Lilac Festival
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Breakfast, Children’s Bike Parade, BBQ, Horse Wagon Rides, Ham & Bean Supper, Little Ray’s Reptile Show, Music, Craft Market, Bake sale, Children’s games and activities, garage sales, Antique Vehicle Display, Big Bounce, and much more.

Jumpstart Fundraiser
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Smiths Falls Canadian Tire (10 Ferrara Drive)
BBQ, Bake Sale, Siloki Laser Tag, Smiths Falls Police Bike Rodeo, games and much more

Child Identification Clinic
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Smiths Falls Canadian Tire (10 Ferrara Drive)
Sponsored by St. Francis Masonic Lodge No. 24

A Very Frozen Musical
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gallipeau Centre Theatre (361 Queen Street)
Tickets $25

BBQ Dinner
6 p.m.
RCAFA Hall (44 Abbott Street North)
Rib Steak $20 or Pork Chops $12

Weekend Movie Night: A Royal Night Out
7:30 p.m.
Smiths Falls Statin Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$10 cash at the door.

SUNDAY

Urban Ocean Stan-Up Paddle 101
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lower Reach Park
75 minutes, $50 plus tax.

FRIDAY

Public Skating
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre
$2 per person

Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival
Lombardy Fair Grounds
Festival Pass $70; Saturday Pass $40; Evening or Day Pass $20.

Fort McMurray Fundraiser: Spaghetti Dinner & Dance
6 p.m.
Smiths Falls Legion (7 Main Street East)
Hosted by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, The Kinsmen, The Lions, The Civitan Club and The Rotary Club

SATURDAY

Bake, Craft, Yard Sale & BBQ
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church (11 Church Street West)

Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival
Lombardy Fair Grounds
Festival Pass $70; Saturday Pass $40; Evening or Day Pass $20.

Smiths Falls Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
9 a.m.
Smiths Falls Canadian Legion (7 Main Street East)

Cize Live! With Certified Instructor and Coach
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (71 Cornelia West)
Tickets $5 available online only.

Train Ride Days
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (90 William Street West)
Tickets: 7+ yrs – $5; 3-6 yrs – $3 Admission to the Museum is free on Train Ride Days.

40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance
7 p.m.
Smiths Falls Civitan Club (12468 Highway 15)
Tickets $10.

SUNDAY

Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival
Lombardy Fair Grounds
Festival Pass $70; Saturday Pass $40; Evening or Day Pass $20.

Train Ride Days
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (90 William Street West)
Tickets: 7+ yrs – $5; 3-6 yrs – $3 Admission to the Museum is free on Train Ride Days.

FRIDAY

Barn Door Productions presents: Under Milk Wood
8 p.m.
Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig Street)
$22 at the door or $10 for students.

Stephen Fisher at O’Reilly’s Pub
9 p.m.
O’Reilly’s Pub (43 Gore Street East)

SATURDAY

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.

FRIDAY

The Wade Foster Trio
7 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets are $15 and available at Mark’s Cobbler. 

Stittsville Royals vs. The Perth Blue Wings
7:30 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
Full schedule at perthbluewings.com

Open Mic at the Golden Arrow Pub
9 p.m.
Golden Arrow Pub
Call 613-267-4500 for further info or to book a table

SATURDAY

Ladies’ Auxiliary Craft Sale
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)

Discover Communities: Bringing Our Community To Yours
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hazeldean Mall, Kanata
ADMISSION IS FREE! First 150 attendees will receive a swag bag full of goodies and souvenirs!
Learn what the small town communities outside the city offer residents and visitors. Learn about their rich cultural and historical landmarks, beautiful scenery, abundance of family friendly events and unique shopping experiences.

Free Public Swimming
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Perth & District Indoor Pool
For information please contact 613-267-5302.

The Shambles Play for Breast Cancer
8 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple at ticketsplease.ca

Ted Lalonde at the Golden Arrow
Golden Arrow Pub
Call 613-267-4500 for further info or to reserve a table.

SUNDAY

Fiddlehead’s Jazz Brunch
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Fiddlehead’s
Music by Dave Renaud and Clay Young.
Call 613-267-1304.

Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Perth & District Community Centre
For information please contact 613-267-2455.

FRIDAY

Heritage Symposium: Revitalizing Our Main Streets
53 Victoria Avenue
Admission $15, students $10.

Second Annual Zombie Walk
5 p.m.
Starts in the parking lot at Rideau Winery on Russell Street East
Walk takes Russell East, Beckwith, Chambers, and ends at Giant Tiger.

Haunted Halloween Barn Walk
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
149 Rideau Ferry Rd.
Admission $8 per person with $1 donated to The Mills Community Support Corporation

Art Journey Annual Fall Show & Sale
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (71 Cornelia Street West)
Free parking and admission. Presented by the Smiths Falls & District Arts & Culture Council.

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

SATURDAY

Art Journey Annual Fall Show & Sale
10 a.m. – 4p.m.
Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (71 Cornelia Street West)
Free parking and free admission. Presented by the Smiths Falls & District Arts & Culture Council

Always & Forever Wedding Show
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gallipeau Centre (361 Queen Street)
Free admission

Pumpkin Decorating Fundraiser
12 p.m.
Café 7 West (7 Russell Street West)
$10, including decorating supplies.
All proceeds for Zendragon Paquette Family.

St. John’s Anglican Church Harvest Bazaar
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
St. John’s Anglican Church (2 George Street)

Anniversary Dinner at Westminster Presbyterian Church
4:30 p.m.
11 Church Street West
Advance tickets only

Haunted Halloween Barn Walk
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
194 Rideau Ferry Road
Admission is $8 per person with $1 donated to The Mills Community Support Corporation

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

Halloween Dance
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Smiths Falls Canadian Legion (7 Main Street East)
$10 per person.

Halloween Party
8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Smiths Falls Civitan Club
Music by DJ Rob Orr, food, and costume prizes. $5 per ticket.

SUNDAY

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner
Entertainment begins at 2:30 p.m., dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Montague Forget-Me-Not-Hall (648 Rosedale Road)
$15 for adults, $7.50 for children.

Haunted Halloween Barn Walk
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
194 Rideau Ferry Road
Admission is $8 per person with $1 donated to The Mills Community Support Corporation

FRIDAY

Music at the Golden Arrow Pub: Open Mic
9 p.m.
The Golden Arrow Pub on Foster Street
Call 613-257-4500 to reserve a table.

The Watersdown Affair Murder Mystery Dinner
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (25 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets are $50. Call Isabel to book at 613-326-0437.

SATURDAY

Guatemala Yard Sale Fundraiser
7 a.m – 4 p.m.
Crystal Palace
Parents and volunteers of St. John’s Catholic High School host annual yard sale in support of school trip.

Sunflower Bake Shope Anniversary Party
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
100 Gore Street East at Mill Street
Parking available in the Tay Basin Parking Lot

LGBT Lanark County Civitan Club Halloween Dance
8 p.m.
Royal Canadian legion (25 Beckwith Street East)
Tickets are $13 at the door, $10 for youth.
Featuring Paul Todd, a.k.a. DJ1 Love. Grab your ghoul friend and come out for a scary good time! All in support of LGBT programs.

Brea Lawrenson at the Golden Arrow Pub
Golden Arrow Pub on Foster Street
Call 613-257-4500 to reserve a table.

SUNDAY

Free Public Skating
12 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
For more information call the arena at 613-267-2455.

FRIDAY

Spaghetti Night
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kinsmen Pavilion, Lower Reach Park
Entertainment by Harold Frizel, proceeds to Breathing for Jacqui. $7.50 per person.

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Ave)
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

Large Item Drop-Off Day for Montague Residents
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Montague Township Municipal  Backyard
Trash tags or equivalent monetary value is required.

SATURDAY

Local Foods Harvest Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Gallipeau Centre (361 Queen Street)
Tickets are $60.

Trivia Night
6:30 p.m.
Lombardy Agricultural Hall
$10

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)- Saturday October 17 – 7:30pm
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

SUNDAY

Sole Sisters Charity Run or Walk for Cancer Research
8:00 a.m.
Lowe Reach Park

Sadie Flynn Comes to Big Oak
2 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue)
$20 for adults, $10 for students.

Ham & Bean Supper
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Masonic Hall (46 Russell Street West)
Sponsored by Eastern Star

FRIDAY

Cornerstone Landing Golf Tournament
1:00 p.m.
Timber Run, Lanark

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Smiths Falls Civitan Hall
$10 per person, or $25 for a family of four. Proceeds to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

Fish & Chips Friday at the Legion
Smiths Falls Legion (7 Main Street East)
One piece for $10 or two for $15.

Family Movie Night: The Help
7 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, downstairs hall (11 Church Street West)
Free admission.

Fundraising Concert
7 p.m.
Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry
Featuring EDGE (pop, folk, and country)
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Kubrick Classics Film Weekend
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Street)
Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Adults $10, students $5. Cash only.

SATURDAY

Yard Sale & BBQ
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion (7 Main Street East)
Hosted by Branch along with the Legion Ladies Auxilary

Yard & Bake Sale
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Masonic Hall (46 Russell Street West)
Sponsored by Order of Eastern Star, proceeds to support The Susan Shirley Outreach Program

Rise Above The Mud: Smiths Falls Gauntlet Obstacle Challenge
9 a.m.
Siloki Centre (123 Poonamalie Road)
Sponsored by The Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation, Rideau Winery & Siloki Centre. All Proceeds will go towards the purchase of medical equipment for our local hospital.

Skate Park Jam
11 a.m.
Smiths Falls Skate Park next to the Community Centre
Free skateboards, skate lessons, music, and food.

Annual Craft Beer Festival of Eastern Ontario
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Railway Museum (90 William Street West)
$15 in advance or $20 at the door. VIP Tickets available for $35.

Kubrick Classics Film Weekend
7:30 p.m.
Station Theatre (53 Victoria Street)
Movie: The Shining
Adults $10, students $5. Cash only.-

SUNDAY

Country Jamboree
1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 (7 Main Street East)
$5 for entertainment only, $14 for dinner.