Good Morning!
Another busy weekend lies before us in Lanark and Leeds. Here’s a peek at what’s going on.
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Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites artists to enter the 2024 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Create art inspired by Smiths Falls’ beauty. Prizes for adults and youth. Register by August 25. Email heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca for details.
The 164th Almonte Fair continues today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Enjoy the Valley’s most affordable fun with a Pay-One Price admission. This means you get access to all entertainment acts, livestock shows, Homecraft displays, the Fireman’s Fun Zone, Barnyard Animals, and the Beauce Carnaval Midway—all with no additional coupons needed. Ride all day and enjoy attractions like Team Absolute K9 Performance, Demolition Derby, Classic Championship Wrestling, and more! For details, visit www.almontefair.ca.
The Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series continues at the Perth and District Union Library today (Saturday) @ 6pm. It features Dian Skoll, a comedian and a transgender woman who performs standup and sketch comedy.
Enjoy an afternoon of music at the “We’re Singing for Their Supper” concert tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 p.m. Held at Portland United Church, this fundraiser features local musicians performing classical to country tunes. Free-will donations benefit the Portland Food Bank. For more info, contact Norma Cummings at 613-359-0151 or nccummings@hotmail.com.
Tomorrow (Sunday) get fresh with local farmers at the annual Lanark County Harvest Festival. Sample the best of the harvest season with locally grown goods and on-site food vendors. Shop the market, enjoy live music and fun activities for the kids from 11 till 4. Details at www.lanarkcounty.ca/harvestfestival. Brought to you by Lanark County Tourism.
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