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REGIONAL ROUND-UPAny community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service isprovided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158,Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary.Please include name, address and phone number.4 Hand Bid Euchre Fundraiser for the“Post Office Murals” at the Almonte Legionon June 7th at 7 p.m. Prizes and light lunchwill be served.Combinations, Crinolines & Clotheslinesopens June 6 at Almonte’s MississippiValley Textile museum. Runs until August 3with a vernissage on Thursday, June 6 from7-9 p.m. 3 Rosamond St E.Euchre at Holy Name of Mary SchoolGym on Patterson St. in Almonte. EveryWed. 7 p.m. Prizes awarded and lightlunch.Free Nordic Pole Walking Clinics-Learn “The Smarter Way to Walk”, MetcalfePark, Almonte, June 8th, 10 AM. RSVP613-623-2978 or jcrawford6122@hotmail.comFree Nordic Pole Walking Clinics-Learn “The Smarter Way to Walk”, CarambeckCommunity Centre, Carleton Place,June 8th, 1:30 PM. RSVP 613-623-2978 orjcrawford6122@hotmail.comHistoric Walk in Almonte- June 8.Register: Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St. 9a.m., historic walk starts 10 a.m. Fundraisingevent to build awareness about AIDS inAfrica.June 17- Almonte Quilters Guild willmeet at the Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 AlmonteStreet in Almonte. Monthly meeting.7-9:00 p.m. Jen (JC) Empey, (613)256-5858, e-mail:empeys@xplornet.comMills’ Seniors Services, Fit as a Fiddle,June 7, 10 a.m. Almonte United Church,last one until September 13. Transportationand a healthy lunch inlcuded. Call 613-256-4700.Mills’ Seniors Services, General DinersLunch, Tuesday, June 11, at the Mills Office,67 Industrial Drive. Transportation provided.Call 613-256-4700 to reserve.Mills’ Seniors Services, Golden OldiesLunch, Thursday, June 6, at the MillsOffice, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportationprovided, entertainment by Larry Lunney.Call 613-256-4700 to reserve.Mills’ Seniors Services, Transportationto the Arthritis Aquafit Swim Program.Every Monday at 11:15 a.m. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve a seat on the bus.Mills’ Seniors Services, weekly FootCare Clinics, Mills’ Seniors Services Office,67 Industrial Dr. Call 613-256-4700 for anappointment.Valley Voices spring concert, “KeepCalm and Sing On”, Sunday, June 9, 7:30p.m. at the Almonte United Church. Greatmusic, great singers. Call Amanda 613-256-0134.Adult Bereavement walking group,Tuesday, June 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Starbucks,corner Hwy 7/McNeely Ave. Contact: RebeccaBowie 613-267-6400.Anniversary Service at Beckwith BaptistChurch, Sunday, June 9, 7 p.m. 277 TennysonRd, Beckwith Concession 7. Specialmusic, fellowship and light refreshments tofollow.Annual yard, plant, bake sale, Zion-Memorial United Church, June 15, 8-1, 37Franklin St.Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of themonth. After 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. massesat St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor:Knight of Columbus.Carleton Place and Beckwith HeritageMuseum open for the summer season.“Traveling Through Time” our exhibit for2013. Monday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 1-4.Wheelchair accessible. Info: 613-253-7013.Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 IndustrialAve at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547.Carleton Place Sunset Club meets everyWednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bideuchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. eachmonth- short general meeting, noon. Potlucklunch/games follows. 613-257-7483.Carleton Place/Beckwith Home Supportlunch brunch for Beckwith residentsat the township office, 2nd Wednesday ofmonth. Bingo afterwards. Info: 613-253-0733.Community Home Support- LanarkCounty. Diner’s Club, Beckwith TownshipHall for seniors/adults with physical disabilities.2nd Wednesday each month. Info/reservations call 613-253-0733.CP Town Singers’ Everybody’s Jazzconcert, June 9 and 11, 7 p.m. St Andrew’sPresbyterian Church CP. Tickets at BrushStrokes 257-4100 and at the door.Debtors Anonymous. If you are havingproblems with money or debt then we canhelp. 6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell andEdmund Street. 613-216-9008.Dedication Ceremony, Saturday June8, 1:45 p.m., Memorial Park. Parade fromTown Hall to Cenotaph. Transportationavailable for Veterans from Legion at 12:15p.m. 613-253-2594.Diabetes consults one-to-one withRideau Valley Diabetes Services, RegisteredNurse and Dietitian available June 13. Appointments613-284-2558. Doctor’s referralnot required.Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondayof the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor:Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends.Lunch/prizes. 613-253-6375.French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”.Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. BeckwithCommunity Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008.Good Food for a Healthy Baby, everyThursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info:613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).Ladies Aux. Sports- Bake & GarageSale, Saturday, June 8, 8-11:30 a.m. CarletonPlace Legion, 177 George St. Info: 613-253-1848.Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.Legion Breakfast, Saturday, June 8,8-11 a.m., 177 George St. 613-257-1727(last breakfast until Sept).Mississippi Mudds Annual GeneralMeeting, Tuesday, June 18, 7 pm. at StMary’s Church Hall, 28 Hawthorne St.Need to lose some weight?? TOPS(Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profitweight loss support group. Monday evenings(6:30-8 pm), Legion, 177 George St., CarletonPlace. Info: Nancy (613) 257-5732.Parents and Children’s Group everyMonday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street.Info: 613-257-2779 ext 107 (or ext 100).Pflag Carleton Place and Lanark CountySupport Group meeting. Monday, June10, 7 p.m. Zion-Memorial United Church.Info: Jim MacGregor 613-283-2055.Single Parenting Support Group. Saturday,June 15, 1-4 p.m. 30 Bennett St.,Carleton Place. Playgroup with snacks forchildren. Must register; 613-259-2182,1-866-762-0496.Urban Forest Advisory Committeemeeting. 7:30 p.m. Council ChambersTown Hall. June 20.Walk in Peace & Singing Bowl Meditation,Thursday, June 20, 5:30 p.m Bringpicnic supper & chair or blanket. CommunityLabyrinth, 267 Edmund St. Debby613-257-1014.Walk Your Paws for Laws. June 9, 10a.m.-2 p.m. Carleton Place Arena. Registration9 a.m., walk starts 10 a.m. 2K and 5Kroutes. Prizes. Proceeds: LAWS. Info/pledgeforms: www.lanarkanimals.caWellness & Craft Show, Carleton PlaceArena, June 15. Info: Koula Cove koula@healinginthevalley.caKEMPTVILLEBaby Talk- Wednesday, June 12, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeedingsupport available.BNI of Kemptville, meeting. EveryTuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall,Kemptville College (613)863-4853.Good Food for a Healthy Baby, EveryTuesday, 11:30 am.-1:30 p.m at the EarlyYears Centre (33 Clothier St) Info: 613-257-2779 ext 113 (or ext 100).Kemptville and Area Walking Group-Mon. June 10, Wed. June 12, Fri. June 14,9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville MunicipalCentre. (613)258-4487. Sponsor: HealthUnit.Kemptville Cruise Night- Every FridayNight starting May 3-September 27. FoodBasics. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Rod Rafter 613-258-7567. www.Hwy43CarClub.com orRod@Hwy43CarClub.comKemptville Ukulele Group (KUG).June 6. The Branch Texas Grill. Fellowship5 p.m., play time 7:30. Ukuleles availableto borrow. Teacher will be there. 613-989-4586.North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st,3rd Thursday of every month at O’FarrellFinancial Services, Boardroom (292 CountyRd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communicationand leadership skills.North Grenville Toastmasters meet1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell FinancialServices, Boardroom (292 CountyRd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadershipskills.LANARKEuchre, every Thursday, 1:30 p.m.Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.Lunch. Prizes.Fitness Classes every Monday (exceptholidays). 9:30-10:30 a.m. North LanarkCounty Community Health Centre. 613-259-2182.Lanark Legion Branch 395 will host aMusical Jamboree the 3rd Saturday of eachmonth, 2 PM. All musicians welcomed.Opened to the public.Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday everymonth). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept.Info. 613-267-4225.Prestonvale Cemetery DecorationService. June 9, 2 p.m. Guest speaker: Rev.Shelley Roberts. Music: Peter Hannah, SigridDraffin, Sandra Meyers. Bring own lawnchair. Rain: held in Prestonvale UnitedChurch.Prestonvale Community Yard Sale.Saturday, June 15, 8-2. 1550 PrestonvaleRoad. Rain or shine. Proceeds for the PrestonvaleUnited Church.Walking group, every Tuesday morning,9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments,exercises/speaker after walk. Heather 613-259-2182.MERRICKVILLETHE EMC - 50 - Thursday, June 6, 2013Father’s Day turkey/ham supper, June15, 5:30 p.m. Merrickville Community Centre.The Anglican Parish of Kitley. Tickets:Alice 613-284-0307.Juice Jam, music program for kids. Saturday,June 8, 10:30 a.m. Merrickville Library.Call 613-269-3326 to register.June 11- Legion general meeting. 7p.m. Members requested to attend.June 12 - Legion Horseshoes, 7 p.m. Allwelcome to play!June 14- Legion Dinner and Dance.Ham dinner 6 p.m. (Tickets on sale at 5p.m. First come/first serve basis). Entertainment:Sagebrush.June 19 - Legion Horseshoes, 7 p.m. Allwelcome to play!June 7- Legion Dinner and Dance.Chicken dinner 6 p.m. (Tickets on sale at 5p.m. First come/first serve basis). Entertainment:Smokey RodeJune 8- Merrickville Legion afternoonmatinee. Entertainment; The Wildflower,1-4 p.m. All welcome!June 9- Gathering of friends to rememberHarold White. Merrickville Legion, 1-4p.m. Everyone welcome.Legion Horseshoes every Wednesday, 7PM. All welcome!LEGO Club, Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m.Merrickville Library. Ages 5-12.Merrickville and District HistoricalSociety Blockhouse Opening Day, June15, 2 p.m. Official opening Ceremony, bagpiping,Awards, Ribbon Cutting, music byMaplewood Ceilidh Band.Pick your long daffodil leaves now anddry them, we will weave wide brimmed gardenhats in June at Beginning Again. Call613-269-4238 by June 19.Saturday, June 15 42nd RTA AnnualGeneral Meeting. Baldachin Inn, Merrickville,9:30 a.m.StoryTime, Fridays, 10 a.m. MerrickvilleLibrary. Theme: June 7, ToddlerTime-Friends.PAKENHAMCommunity Home Support- LanarkCounty. Foot Care by a qualified nurse,transportation, meals on wheel, Tuesdayluncheons. Info./book an appointment call613-624-5647.Pakenham Horticultual Club meetingWednesday, June 19, 7 p.m. at St AndrewsUnited Church. Spring Flower Show, guestspeaker: Richard Inchley on Water Gardens.Info: Sherryl 613-624-5307.Pakenham Square Dance Club Dance,Friday, June 7, upstairs in the Stewart Communitycentre, dancing 8-11:30. Local musicians,door prizes, light lunch. Info: 613-256-4126.PERTH18th edition of Kidfish, Saturday, June15, rain or shine, fishing starts at 9 a.m. andends at noon. Tournament for children ages2-15. Registration 8-11 a.m. at the side ofthe Legion. Info: 613-267-7655 or 613-264-0205.Adult Bereavement group, Wednesday,June 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lanark Lodge, 115Christie Lake Rd. Contact: Rebecca Bowie613-267-6400.Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living withor near a drinking problem. Every Thursday8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, DrummondSt. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039.Annual Citvitan CHEO breakfast,Sunday, June 9, Perth Civitan Hall, 8 a.m.-1p.m. A variety of activities will be availableto entertain the kids. All proceeds go to theCHEO Foundation.Classic Theatre Festival Garage Sale:Books, DVDs, CDs, clothing, kitchen stuffand more, Saturday, June 8, 8 am-1 pm. 7Beckwith Street West (at North Street).613-264-8088, classictheatre.caCome to the Open House on June 5or join the Summer Sizzler Course startingJune 12, Taoist Tai Chi Centre, 205 GoreSt. E., Perth. (613)267-6256.Community Dinner on June 15, 4-6p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 25 GoreSt.. Everyone welcome.Community Dinner on June 8, 4:00-6p.m. at St James Anglican Church.Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Mc-Martin House, open to all adults, info:(613)267-5531.Good Food for a Healthy Baby, everyThursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at The Table,190 Gore St E. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104(or ext 100).If between 13 and 18, drop in for theAnnie screening on Wednesday, June 12,4-5 p.m. at the Perth & District Union PublicLibrary. Info: 613-267-1224.Ladies Auxilliary General Meeting,Thursday, June 6. Chinese buffet, 6 PM.Meeting, 7 PM. Year-end reports due.Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (lastThursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted byrecreation dept. Info. 613-267-4225.One-on-one computer help for beginners,Wednesday, June 12, 10-noon or Friday,June 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Perth & DistrictUnion Public Library. Info/to sign up613-267-1224.Parents and Children’s Group, everyTuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St JamesChurch (Beckwith and Harvey). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 (or ext 100).Perth Historical Society Visit, SilverQueen Mine, Murphys Point Park, June 19,7 p.m. Lally Homestead Parking Lot. GuidedTour, cake cutting. Tay Valley Township200th Anniversary Logo. Info: 1-613-264-0094. Directions: www.perthhs.orgPerth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, PerthLegion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. June 14. Info:(613)259-2569 or (613)283-8703.Perth Tay Seniors Meeting. Lions Hall.June 12. 12 noon.Readalikes Adult Book Club for a discussionof Laurier in Love, Thursday, June 6,1:30-3 p.m. Details 613-267-1224.TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly).Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge.Info. Janet 613-264-9139.TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly),weight loss support group. Meetings everyweek. Info./location 613-838-4777.RURAL120th Anniversary Service of ZionUnited Church, Cedar Hill. Sunday, June9, 11 a.m. Guest speaker: The Rev. SusanTough from Trinity St Andrews, Renfrew.Special music. Fellowship to follow service.All welcome.2013 Country Dance with Jeff Code,June 15, 8 p.m.-12, light lunch, Legion Br542 Westport, 613-273-3615 sponsored byWays & Means Committee.4 hand euchre, Friday, June 14, 7:30p.m. at Pierce’s Corners Hall, 3048 PierceRd., North Gower. Light lunch. Info:(613)489-1684. All welcome.4 hand euchre, Wednesday, June 12,See Rural page 51