Here’s what’s going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours.
Stuff to do:
Today:
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church hosts a community dinner on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy Mexican casserole and rhubarb dessert with ice cream. Location: 54 Beckwith St. E., Perth. Contact Brenda Noonan at stjamesperth@gmail.com.
The South Lanark Community Garden hosts a plant sale fundraiser May 10 and May 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2208 Highway 511. Proceeds support fresh produce donations to local food programs. Seedlings and perennials available.
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William St. W., hosts a memorabilia sale May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will offer railway collectibles, antiques, books and more.
A free bike safety rodeo for kids under 13 takes place May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smiths Falls Youth Arena, 71A Cornelia St. Includes BBQ lunch and prizes.
Montague’s Seedy Saturday takes place May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosedale Hall, 657 Rosedale Rd. S. Kids can paint a flower pot and plant for Mother’s Day. RSVP to recreation@township.montague.on.ca.
Trinity United Church hosts its annual organic mushroom compost sale May 10, 17 and 19 at the REAL Deal Store lot in Smiths Falls. Bags are $10 for 25L. Proceeds support church programs. Call Jan at 613-812-1881.
Smiths Falls will host a Red Dress Day Ceremony on May 10 at 2 p.m. in Town Square. The event honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. It includes smudging, speakers, and the Lanark Drum Circle.
St. George’s in Clayton will host a free community breakfast Saturday, May 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2786 Tatlock Road. All are welcome. Donations accepted but not expected. A warm meal and friendly faces await.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious supper at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Smiths Falls, on Saturday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy mandarin chicken, potatoes, salad, and dessert. Tickets are $20, advance purchase required. Call 613-283-6987 for tickets.
Tomorrow:
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario offers Mother’s Day train rides May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $19.56 at Eventbrite. Children under 2 ride free on a guardian’s lap.
McDonalds Corners Ag Hall hosts its Spring Poultry and Small Animal Buy & Sell on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 194 Cameron’s Road. Only healthy birds permitted. No hoofed animals. $20 vendor fee.
McDonalds Corners AG Hall hosts its annual Mother’s Day Madness on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy an indoor artisan market, outdoor animal sale, and hot breakfast for $18 per person. All are welcome.
The 3rd annual Mother’s Day matinee takes place May 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Smiths Falls Community Theatre. Performances by Ambre McLean and D’eve Archer. Tickets are $25 plus fees on Eventbrite or at The Hub.
Local Sports:
Registration is now open for Perth’s youth soccer league! Find out more here :Registration
Registration is also open in Smiths Falls. You can register your young Pele here: Smiths Falls And District Soccer Club – Home
Swinging for the fences? You can register you child for Perth’s Little League Baseball here: Online Registration for Sports
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