Here’s what’s going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours.
Stuff to do:
Today: Archives Lanark holds its annual general meeting April 26 from 1–4 p.m. at 1920 Drummond Concession 7. Karen Prytula will speak on veteran Alexander Archer. Zoom registration available at info@archiveslanark.ca. Archive open after.
Today: The Ten Collective art show returns to Almonte April 26–27
The Ten Collective hosts its fifth exhibit and sale of new paintings April 26–27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte. Art in various styles and mediums will be available.
Today: Civitan Club of Perth hosts Meatball Madness & Karaoke Saturday, April 26 from 5 to 10 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m., karaoke from 7 to 10 p.m., and auction 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets $25.
Today: Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario hosts Modular Rally 2025 Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $5 kids, $20 families. Enjoy train displays, museum exhibits, and food at 90 William St. W.
Today: Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum hosts Spring Carnival Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy games, BBQ, scavenger hunts, axe throwing, Junkyard Symphony, petting zoo, face painting, vendors and more. Admission by donation.
Today: Saturday, April 26th, The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce celebrates the Festival of the Maples! Pancake breakfast at the Legion! Over 15 maple syrup producers. live music, a classic car show, amusements for kids, plus merchants and artisans on the streets. The Festival of the Maples–Saturday April 26th in Downtown Perth. Details at ‘festival of the maples dot com
Today: St. James Anglican Church hosts a Spring Fair on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 225 Edmund St., Carleton Place. Perennials, houseplants, gardening items, flea market, and bake sale. Cash only. Call 613-257-3178 for details.
Today: Join the fun at Spencerville’s Ladies Night fundraiser on April 26, 2025, at the Drummond Building, 22 Ryan St. Enjoy socializing, dinner, and entertainment from 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. For more info, visit spencervillefair.ca.
Today: The North Lanark Trappers Council hosts a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Hopetown Community Centre. Enjoy pancakes, syrup, sausage, and more. $12 per person, kids 12 and under eat free.
Today and Tomorrow: The Ten Collective hosts its fifth exhibit and sale of new paintings April 26–27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Almonte. Free admission and parking. Works by 11 artists. Details at thetencollective.com.
Tomorrow: The Perth Citizens’ Band presents its free spring concert, Pop & Rock Legends, on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Perth Legion Hall. Celebrating 175 years, Canada’s oldest town band will perform classic hits from Elvis, Queen, the Beatles and more. Visit perthband.ca or Facebook for details.
Tomorrow: Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls hosts its Sunday Jamboree and Dinner April 27 at 7 Main St. E. Music from 1 to 5 p.m., dinner at 5. Tickets: $20 for both, $5 dance only, $10 entertainers.
Tomorrow: St. Philip Church hosts its 23rd annual Fish Fry on Sunday, April 27 from 4–6:30 p.m. at the Toledo Legion. Enjoy haddock, sides, and dessert. Dine in, outdoors, or takeout. Adults $19, kids 12 and under $10.
Local Sports:
CCHL:
Bogart Cup Schedule
Sun. Apr 27, 2025 – 3:00PM – Rockland @ Carleton Place
Tue. Apr 29, 2025 – 7:30PM – Carleton Place @ Rockland*
Wed. Apr 30, 2025 – 7:00PM – Rockland @ Carleton Place*
Fri. May 02, 2025 – 7:30PM – Carleton Place @ Rockland*
Ottawa Senators Playoff Hockey on 88.1 myFM:
Sat. Apr 26 – Toronto @ Ottawa
Tue. Apr 29 – Ottawa @ Toronto*
Thu. May 1 – Toronto @ Ottawa*
Sat. May 3 – Ottawa @ Toronto*
*If needed
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