Events
Big Sky Ranch To Celebrate 10 Years With Two Big Events At Raceway
Posted May 23, 2013 By Sabine GibbinsEMC Events - Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary has spent the past 10 years caring, fostering, and finding homes for animals. To mark their special anniversary, the non-profit organization is putting out all the stops. The Kemptville-area charity...
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Israel and Palestine talk May 27 and June 3
Posted May 23, 2013 By Pakenham Pastoral ChargeEMC Events - The Israel-Palestine conflict has been in the news for decades but how much of the issue do we really understand? Does anyone really understand the situation? In order to find some answers, or at least learn about the district, the Pakenham...
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Busy time for local People First chapter
Posted May 23, 2013
By Tara Gesner
EMC Events - Lead by example and participate in People First of Lanark County's (PFoLC) upcoming walk-a-thon in Carleton Place. The march, now in its seventh year, is held in conjunction with the local Business Improvement Association's (BIA) familyfriendly...
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Tractor Pull Goes Sunday
Posted May 23, 2013 By Tara Gesner Tgesner@Perfprint.CaEMC Events - The Almonte Truck & Tractor Pull is fast approaching. This year's pull takes place Sunday, May 26, at the fairgrounds in Almonte. "Our event gets bigger every year - both participants and visitors said Bryan Brydges. "Last year was...
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Ceremony Sunday in Almonte remembers Battle of the Atlantic
Posted May 23, 2013
By Tara Gesner
EMC Events - There is a lot to remember. Branch 240 (Almonte) of the Royal Canadian Legion and members of the public will join May 26 to pause and honour the Battle of the Atlantic - the longest and, perhaps, the most important battle of the Second World...
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Popular Franktown Lilac Festival returns Saturday
Posted May 23, 2013
By Tara Gesner
EMC Events - Lilac blooms herald spring as surely as the first robin. The neighbourhood festival season kicks off Saturday (May 25) with the 2013 Lilac Festival in Franktown, the Lilac Capital of Ontario. Musical entertainment, children's games...
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Poker run May 25 raises funds in memory of Kevin Henderson
Posted May 23, 2013
By Conan De Vries
EMC Events - His friends all say those fortunate enough to meet Kevin Henderson would never forget him. He lifted their spirits, made them feel better. Now, all his friends feel is grief. Three months since his untimely passing at the age of 55,...
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Village of Morton's popular May Day event returns this Saturday
Posted May 23, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events - The village of Morton May Day Event planned for Saturday, May 25 at the Morton Community Hall (13 Judd St.) begins at 9 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. "We had over 10 tables last year and hope to double the number this year," stated Ken Davies,...
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Learn How To Compost At Real Workshops June 1, 22 In Smiths Falls
Posted May 23, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events - Composting is nature's way of recycling valuable materials. Humans have learned how to do it and the benefits to us are enormous: we get "gardener's gold", the best supplement for our gardens and lawns, we reduce garbage going to landfill...
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Bicycle Month launch May 24
Posted May 23, 2013 By EMC NewsEMC Events - The University of Ottawa Heart Institute invites members of the media to the official launch of Active Transportation (AT) Month in Renfrew County and Bicycle Month in Mississippi Mills, and to raise awareness about the importance of physical...
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