Regional Round-Up
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News
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ALMONTE
Car-Toot Bingo, every Wednesday in August and September 1st. 7 p.m. Almonte Fairgrounds, Water St. Sponsor: Almonte Fairboard. Info: Alyssa (613)256-6263.
Seniors' Club 61 is planning a trip, "1000 Islands Seniors Fun in the Sun", August 3-7. Info/reservations Margaret (613)256-1733 or Norma (613)256-4179.
Tea-On-The-Lawn, every Wednesday and Saturday in July and August, from 2-4 p.m. at The Mill of Kintail. Served by the Ramsay Women's Institute. Info: (613)256-3610.
CARLETON PLACE
40's and 50's Carleton Place High School grads luncheon reunion, August 21st at Waterside Retirement Community. Limited seating. Call (613)253-2010 for reservations and particulars before August 7. Guest speaker Bob Hill.
August 1-7 is Photo Week at the Victoria School Museum. Bring old photos of businesses, family homes, class photos or special events, taken in Carleton Place and Beckwith area. Museum open 10-4. Info: (613)253-7013.
Carleton Place/ Beckwith Home Support luncheon for Beckwith residents at the township office. 2nd Wed of the month. Bingo afterwards. Info: 253-0733.
Parents and Children's Group, every Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 30 Bennett St, Unit #2. Info: (613)257-2779.
KEMPTVILLE
Auditions for two fall plays by Kemptville Players: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 5, at I.O.O.F. Hall, 119 Clothier Street. Info: Monica (613)258-9254.
Baby Talk- Wed., Aug. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre, downstairs.
Kemptville & Area Walking Group. Monday, Aug. 2, Wed. Aug. 4, and Fri. Aug. 6, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.
LANARK
Euchre, every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes.
MERRICKVILLE
Canalfest, Saturday, July 31 to Monday August 2. Most events take place at Merrickville's Blockhouse Park. www.merrickvillecanalfest.com
Dinner and dance August 6, at the Legion, pork dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment by Matt Hayes.
Dinner and dance July 30, at the Legion, beef dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment by The Marlboreens.
Merrickville Canalfest Merrickville's annual outdoor salute to the Rideau Canal. Craft show, live music, a silent auction, more. July 31-August 2, 10 am-5 pm. www.merrickvillecanalfest.com or call 613-269-3953.
Merrickville Wolford Youth Centre trip, Friday, August 17. Supervised trip for youth 12-18 years. Departure 6 a.m., return 2 a.m. Info/registration: August 10, 6:39-7:30 p.m. Merrickville Community Centre, 2nd floor. Josy (613)269-2436.
Merrickville/ Wolford Youth Group, meets every Friday, 6-10 p.m. Upstairs at Merrickville Community Centre. Ages 12-18. Volunteers needed. Info: 269-4011.
Rideau River Jamboree, Merrickville Legion, August 7, 1 p.m. dinner at 5:30.
StoryTime for ages 7 and under. Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: July 30, Rainbows. Merrickville Public Library. Info: (613)269-3326.
PACKENHAM
Pakenham Community Home Support Summer Picnic, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cedar Hill School. Rain or shine. Please bring a lawnchair. RSVP by Friday, August 6, (613)624-5647. Transportation available.
PERTH
Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at McMartin House, open to all adults, info: 267-5531.
Narcotics Annonymous meeting, starting in Perth, Fridays at 8 p.m. Salvation Army Family Centre, 40 North St. Info: Shirley (613)267-4652.
RURAL
29th annual Art & Craft Market, sponsored by the Chaffey's Lock and Area Heritage Society. Held on the lawns of the Opinicon Hotel, Chaffey's Lock. July 31st, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Stephanie, 613-272-0128, or email to picsncrafts@yahoo.ca
4 hand Euchre, Wednesday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. Montague Centennial Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.
Beckwith and District Friendship Club will meet at 6 p.m., August 4, Centennial Hall. BBQ supper. Members with surnames that begin A-H bring salads, others bring desserts please. Inquiries (613)253-1433.
Burridge United Church will host a Country Gospel Evening, Sunday, August 8, 7 p.m., corner of Green Bay Rd and Burridge Rd.
Chicken BBQ, Portland Community Hall. Sat. July 31, 4 p.m.-finished. Rain or shine. Takeouts available. Fundraiser for the Portland Hannah Memorial Park.
Cold turkey and ham dinner, August 7, Christ Church, Ashton. 5 p.m. Euchre to follow. Tickets: Marion Jones (613)838-5405, Jim Kirkpatrick (613)253-2878.
Corn Roast, Forfar Community Hall, Saturday, August 7, 4:30 p.m. Ham, beef, all the fresh corn with real butter you can eat, and pie and ice cream. Sponsor: Simpson Masonic Lodge.
Corn Roast, Saturday, August 7, Forfar Community Centre. 4 p.m. till sold out. Serving beef and/or ham on a bun, corn on the cob, pie and ice cream, coffee, lemonade. Sponsor- Simpson Masonic Lodge.
Corn Roast, Saturday, August 7, Forfar Community Centre, 4 till sold out. Sponsor: Simpson Masonic Lodge. Proceeds to assisit in bursaries at Rideau District High School.
Country Gospel Evening, featuring The Faithful Friends, Sunday, August 8, 7 p.m., at the Burridge United Church, corner of Green Bay Road and Burridge Road. Light refreshments.
C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the A.B.C. Hall, Bolingbroke. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Tuesday of every month, 9:30-noon. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in.
Darling Seniors Bid Euchre- Aug. 2. 7:30 p.m. Tatlock Hall, 696 7th Conc. Darling.
Euchre, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m., Maberly Community Hall, Maberly. Sponsor- The Anglican Parish of Maberly-Lanark. Light lunch. Prizes. Everyone welcome.
Geology Rocks, Thursday, August 5, family nature program at Foley Mountain Conservation Area starting at 10 a.m. at Spy Rock. Info: (613)273-3255.
Memorial Service at Franktown Public Cemetery. Sunday, August 8, 2:30 p.m. Rev. Robyn Cuming officiating. Please bring lawn chairs. Rain/shine.
Retired Teachers & Friends. Luncheon on Wed., August 4, 11:30 a.m. at Canadian Shield Restaurant, Ardoch Road. Phone (613)279-2098 by August 2 to reserve.
Rideau Lakes Historical Society Meeting. Wednesday, August 4, 7:15 p.m. Portland Hall Dale Odorizzi "Butterfly Gardens". Everyone welcome.
Rideau Trail Hiking Club, hike Murphy's Point Provincial Park, Sunday, August 1. Meet at Conlon Farm at 10 a.m. for a level 1, 5 km hike on the Point Trail to a secluded bay for a swim. Contact Dorothy Hudson (613)283-0332.
Rockin' Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians, Thursday, July 29, Family nature program at Foley Mountain Conservation Area starting at 10 a.m. at the Interpretive Centre. Info: (613)273-3255.
Shuffleboard, Thursday, August 5, 11 a.m. Watsons Corners Hall. Brown bag lunch. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)259-5447.
Sustainable Seuss, Saturday, July 31, family nature program at Foley Mountain Conservation Area starting at 10 a.m. at the Interpretive Centre. Info: (613)273-3255.
4 hand bid euchre, 7:30 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arean. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 283-1653.
4 hand bid euchre, every Wed. and Fri. at 1:30 p.m. Senior's Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-1653.
4 hand euchre, 7:30 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 283-1653.
4 hand euchre, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 283-1653.
4 hand euchre, Trustee Board, Orange Hall, 42 William W, 7:30 p.m., July 31. Light lunch served.
6 hand euchre, 7:30, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, every month, Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena, sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Refreshments. Info: 283-1653.
Baby & Me Group, every Tuesday, 10:30-12:30 a.m. First Baptist Church. Info: (613)283-9307.
Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 283-1653
Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-1653.
EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- August 3, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (rear of building). (613)283-0960.
Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-3887.
Monday Night Euchre, Legion, 7 p.m.
Parents and Children's Group, every Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. First Paptist Church. Info: (613)283-9307.
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