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Regional Round-Up

Posted Mar 4, 2010 By EMC News
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Almonte Legion Br. 240. Saturday, March 13, St. Patty's Day, starts at 12 noon with Buster Brown dancers, Eric Pottle, Corkery Road, Johnny Spinks and Coolwater.

De-Mystifying Judaism with Rabbi Bulka. Thurs. March 4. 7:30 pm. United Church Social Hall, 106 Elgin St. (613)256-0394.

Exhibits of photographs and artifacts of the Appleton Textile Mill at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. March 6-April 4, 10-4 (gallery hours). website: http://www.textilemuseum.mississippimills.com/

Footcare Clinics, every 3 weeks. Starts 9 a.m.. Almonte Home Support, Community Room. Sponsor: Almonte/Ramsay and District Home Support. 256-4700 to make appt.

Monthly meeting of the Almonte and Area Artist's Association, March 8, 7:30 at the Almonte Library. Guest speaker: Cathy Breedyk-Law.

Pre-Diabetes Education Program. Wednesday, March 10 in Almonte, 1-4. Presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. You must register by calling (613)284-2558.

World Day of Prayer Service. Holy Name of Mary Church. March 5. 1 p.m. All welcome.

Army Navy Air Force, St Patty's Dance. Sun. March 14. 315 Townline Rd. Music 3-5 p.m. Music: John O'Henry.

Boost your public speaking skills, Toastmaster Club meet Thursday, March 11th, 7:30 p.m., 204 Lake Avenue West. For more information, please contact Jen (JC) Empey at (613)256-5858.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. masses at St. Mary's- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Carleton Place Soccer Club. Try-outs for the Lanark United competitive teams. March 6/7. Info. http://cpsc.carletonplace.com

Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 253-6375.

French Playgroup "Plaisirs D'Enfants". Every Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black's Corners). 253-0008.

Gluten-free, Casein-free Bakeshop and Info session, Thursday, March 4, 6:30-8:30, Shaw's Independent (upstairs). Space limited. Registration required. Info: (613)257-5611.

Ham & Bean Supper and Euchre, March 13, 6 p.m. 195 Industrial Ave. Tickets: Kevin (613)253-5547.

Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Pottery Classes, Carleton Place Pottery Studio, registraion beginning March 1 for April Classes. Adults and children. Call (613)492-0250 for registration.

Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. March 18.

World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 5, 2 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St. Info: (613)257-3178 or (613)257-7143. All welcome.

Baby Talk- Wed., March 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre, downstairs.

BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday, 7-8:30 a.m. Branch Restaurant, 15 Clothier St. E., Kemptville. 258-6901.

Branch Artisan meeting, at the North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Conc. Rd., Kemptville. March 16, 7:30 p.m. Info: (613)258-4382.

Cancer Support Group, March 15, 2 p.m. St John's United Church, 400 Prescott St.

Kemptville & Area Walking Group. Monday, Mar. 8, Wed. Mar. 10, and Fri. Mar. 12, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group- Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:00 a.m. Meet at Community Centre.

Kemptville Campus Equine Career Fair, March 17, 6-9 p.m., Purvis Hall. Industry representatives.

Kemptville Campus Night at the races, March 14, 6-10 p.m. Info: (613)258-8336 ext. 61317.

Kemptville Horticultural Society welcomes gardening expert Sheila King "Dahlias", March 17, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, entrance at rear. Info: (613)258-4645 or (613)258-6485.

North Grenville Toastmasters meeting, first, third and fifth Monday's of each month, at W.B. George Center, Kemptville College. Info: 613-258-7665.

Nutrition exhibit, March 5 & 6, learn more about a healthy lifestyle, put on by University of Guelph-Kemptville Campus food and nutrition students at the College Royal, 10-3 in the AM Barr Arena.

Community Home Support -Lanark County is hosting a number of free Tax Clinics: Watson's Corners March 17, North Lanark CHC March 19 and 26, MERA School House March 24. Info: (613)259-5412.

Fitness Classes every Monday (except holidays), 9:30-10:30 a.m. North Lanark County Community Health Centre 259-2182.

Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 267-4225.

Mothers, daughters, sisters celebrate International Women's Day. North Lanark Community Health Centre, 207 Robertson Drive, Friday, March 5. Yoga practice, 10 a.m. Potluck lunch at noon. Registration required for yoga: (613)259-2182, or 1-866-762-0496.

St. Patrick's Day with the Clynes! St. Andrew's United Church. March 17, 6 p.m. Irish stew and pie. 115 Clarence St. Tickets in advance (613)259-3380 or (613)259-5410.

Walking group, every Tuesday morning. 9 a.m. from the NLCCHC. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Heather 259-2182.

Dinner and dance March 12, at the Legion, beef dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment by The Marlboreen's.

Dinner and dance March 5, at the Legion, ham dinner 6 p.m. (first come basis). Entertainment by Elise & Company.

Retired Teachers, family and friends are invited to breakfast at the Goose and the Gridiron 10 a.m. Mar. 5.

Rideau River Jamboree, Merrickville Legion, March 6, 1 p.m. dinner at 5:30.

St Ann's Annual Spaghetti Fest and Silent Auction. Saturday, March 6, Merrickville Community Centre. Dinner served 5-8 p.m. Tickets call (613)269-4220, 9-noon or (613)269-4987.

St Patties Fundraiser Dance, sponsor: Merrickville Fair Board. Saturday, March 13, 8 p.m. Merrickville Community Centre. Tickets from any Board member or at the door. Info: (613)269-2203.

StoryTime for ages 6 & under. Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: March 5, "Pigs". Merrickville Public Library. Info: (613)269-3326.

Pakenham Horticultural Society meeting, Wed. March 17, 8 p.m., at St. Andrew's United Church. Guest speaker Debbie Lytle. Topic-Les Quatres Vents garden in Quebec. Info: Lori (613)256-4768.

Pakenham Square Dance, Friday, March 5, held upstairs inthe Stewart Community Centre, dancing 8:30-12:00. Local musicians, door prices, light lunch. Info (613)256-4126.

Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-6039, 613-267-4848.

Blue Moon Cafe- 10'th Anniversary Show. 7:30 p.m. March 6. St. Andrew's Church Hall. Music of GNC, in a coffee house setting. Tickets at door.

Film Night International presents "Creation (United Kingdom) -PG, Premier Cinema, Smiths Falls, Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. Info: (613)267-1224.

Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 267-4225.

Overeaters Anonymous. Wed. nights. 7 p.m. (back door). First Baptist Church. (613)267-6988.

Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Perth Old Tyme Fiddlers St Patrick's Dance, Perth Legion Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. March 12. Info: (613)259-2569 or (613)283-6400.

Perth Tay Seniors General Meeting and entertainment, March 10, 12 noon. Lions Hall. Everyone welcome. Weather permitting.

Riverview Seniors, March 9, 1 p.m. meeting, wear green, entertainment, Irish stew. New members welcome. Perth Upon Tay, Branch 244, Legion.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group. Meetings every week. Info./location (613)838-4777.

Toy Pocket Toy Lending Library/Playgroup, every Friday, 10-non, Perth Library upstairs. New members welcome. Info: 267-1224.

Veteran's Appreciation Afternoon, March 10, 1:15-2:15 p.m. familiar "easy" music, sing-a-long, social comaradarie. Perth Upon Tay, Branch 244, Legion.

World Day of Prayer 2010, March 5, 2 p.m. Asbury Free Methodist Chruch, 144 Gore St E. Service written by women of Republic of Cameroon.

4 hand Euchre, Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Montague Centennial Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

4 hand Euchre, Wednesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. Montague Centennial Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

4 hand euchre with lunch and prizes, every Friday, 7 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-6240, (613)283-6965.

6 hand euchre with lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8382, (613)283-6965.

Bid euchre, Darling Seniors, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Hopetown Community Hall. All welcome.

Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-6965, (613)283-6240.

Community Clothing Co-operative- Portland Community Hall. Open every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Wednesday 1-3 p.m.

CPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every 1st Thursday of the month. Westport Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appointments required. (613)342-3693, 1-800-465-7646 ext 243.

CPHC SMART Senior's exercise class, every Thursday, Portland Community Hall, Portland, 10-11 a.m. Info: Vivienne Fotheringham 613-342-4142.

CPHC SMART Senior's exercise class every Tuesday, Toledo Legion Hall, 10-11 a.m. Info: Vivienne Fotherinham, 613-342-4142.

Crokinole Game, Middleville Community Centre. March 5. 7:30 p.m. Lunch served.

Crokinole, Middleville Community Centre, Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. (Frosty Fling Tournament). Light lunch, prizes, everyone welcome.

Diabetes ABC Program. Starts Monday, March 8 in Portland. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. Register (613)284-2558, 1(877)321-4500.

Diabetes and You. Monday, March 8, Country Roads Community Health Centre, 10-11:30. Topic: Love Your Smile. Partnered with Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. Info: Cheryl (613)272-3302.

Euchre, 7:30 pm. every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Maberly Hall. Info: Lorraine 326-0622 or Doris 264-5446.

Euchre, Darling Seniors, March 10, Hopetown Community Hall. 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

Euchre, every Monday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. South Elmsley Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Lunch and prizes.

Euchre Tournament, Sunday, March 14, 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Portland Seniors #693. Includes 4 hand euchre, draw and lunch to follow. Advance tickets appreciated, please call (613)272-3614.

Forfar Euchre every Friday evening , 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall.

Forfar Euchre every Friday evening , 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall.

Get With It, Monday, March 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Maple Grove Public School (Indoor Walking Program).

Get With It, Wednesdayday, March 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Maple Grove Public School (Indoor Walking Program).

Ham and Bean Supper, Clayton Community Hall, Sunday, March 7, 2-6 p.m. Supper at 5 p.m. All musicians welcome.

Harry Adrain & Friends with special guests Steve & Spike Piticco, Westport Legion Br. #542, Sunday, March 7, 2-6 p.m.

Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, March 14, McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.

Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling, Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Mon-Fri. 9-4 p.m. 359-1140.

Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit www.portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-264-9063.

Lanark County Archives at former Drummond Township Office, Drummond Centre. Open first and third Fridays and second and fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: (613)256-3130, (613)267-2232.

Lanark County Genealogical Society meeting, Saturday, March 6, Archives Lanark, Drummond Centre. Archives open 10:30 a.m. Meeting 1:30. speaker: Dr Helen Douglas "Experiences working to prevent HIV/AIDS in Lethoso, Africa." Refreshments.

Line Dancing, Thursday, March 11, 11 a.m. Middleville Hall. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)259-5447.

Line Dancing, Tuesday, March 9, 11 a.m. Ferguson Falls Hall. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)259-5447.

Pancake Breakfast, Watson's Corners Community Hall, March 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Quilting, every Wednesday, 1 and 7 p.m. McDonalds Corners Rd. Hall. 278-2943.

Shuffleboard, Thursday, March 11, 11 a.m. Watsons Corners Hall. Brown bag lunch. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)259-5447.

Shuffleboard, Thursday, March 4, 11 a.m. Watsons Corners Hall. Brown bag lunch. Active Seniors Koalition (ASK). Info: (613)259-5447.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Fundraiser Breakfast, March 6, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome.

Social potluck luncheon, March 7, Calvin United Church, Dewitts Corners, following the 11:00 service with Rev. Allen Churchill.

St. Patrick's Dance, Saturday, March 13, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., at Pierces Corners Hall, North Gower. Music by Elise and Company. Midnight lunch. Tickets. (613)489-3776. All welcome.

Sunday dinner, March 14, 5-7. Turkey & ham, Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Take-out available. (613)283-6965 or (613)283-8482.

Toledo Legion Old Time Country Dance, Sunday, March 7, 2-5 p.m. Music by the Marlboreens. Roast Pork supper to follow. (613)283-6366.

Westport Legion 542, hosting a brunch. March 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All you can eat.

4 hand euchre, Trustee Board, Orange Hall, 42 William W, 1:30 p.m., March 4. Light lunch served.

4 hand euchre, Trustee Board, Orange Hall, 42 William W, 7:30 p.m., March 6. Light lunch served.

4 hand euchre, Trustee Board, Orange Hall, 42 William W, 1:30 p.m., March 8. Light lunch served.

Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170.

Badminton Rideau Regional Gym. Tues., Thurs. and Sun. nights. 8-10 p.m. New players welcome. 269-4615.

Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com

Bariatric Support Group, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at 'The Link', at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1-877-383-2070.

Beginner Line Dancing. Fun and exercise for seniors, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, RCAF Hall Rideau Wing 443. Info: Ellie (613)283-3823.

Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call or (613)283-3465.

Breast Cancer Support Group meeting. First Tuesday each month. 7 - 9 p.m. Rideau Lakes Home & Community Support Services, 4 George St. S.

Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7:00 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

Diabetes Community Cooking Group. Friday, March 5, Smiths Falls Community Health Centre, 9 a.m. Presented by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. Spaces are limited. Register (613)284-2558.




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