Stuff to do:
Today: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County hosts Golf for Kids Sake at Mapleview Golf & Country Club on Saturday. Four-person scramble includes 18 holes, carts and BBQ lunch. Funds support mentoring programs. Registration required. All golfers welcome.
Today: Sweethaven Farm’s petting zoo and farm stand are open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 583 Poonamalie Side Rd. Saturday. Admission is $5 per person; children 1 and under free. Enjoy animals, play areas and local goods.
Today: The 19th annual Kids Charity Fishing Tournament takes place Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lower Reach Park, Smiths Falls. Entry is $10 per child or $25 per family. Hosted by Peter Larmand Outdoors. Rain or shine.
Today: Porchfest returns to Smiths Falls 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday with live music on neighbourhood porches. Performers include Craig Cardiff, Basset, and Amos the Transparent. Free event. Bring a lawn chair and stroll between sets. Rain or shine.
Today: Canada’s top Tom Petty tribute band, Heartbroken, plays live at Farrell Hall in Perth on Saturday, May 31. This age of majority event promises an authentic Petty experience. Tickets available at ticketsplease.ca.
Today: The Lombardy Agricultural Society Barn Dance returns May 31! Enjoy dinner, dancing, and live music by The Derringers. Tickets: $35 dinner & dance, $20 dance only. 19+ event. Free dry camping! Get tickets here or at local retailers (RCL AUTOMOTIVE—IMPRESSION PRINTING—RIDEAU HOME HARDWARE—DODDS AND ERWIN PERTH)
Today: The Earthtones and special guest Brad Munro perform at the Spring Fling Kitchen Fundraiser on May 31 from 2–6 p.m. at the Lanark Legion. Entry is $10 at the door. Proceeds support kitchen upgrades.
Today: Antique wooden boat lovers, don’t miss this! Sirens Boatworks hosts their Antique Wooden Boat Show on May 31st, 10–4, in Merrickville. Explore 60+ restored boats, enjoy food trucks, live music, and fun for the whole family!
Tomorrow: A Sunday Country Dance featuring Harry Adrain & Friends takes place at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 475, Toledo on Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m.; dancing 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; full-course dinner follows. Tickets $25. All are welcome.
Tomorrow: A fiddle-themed service will be held June 1 at St. George’s Anglican Church, 2786 Tatlock Rd., Clayton. A musical prelude with nine fiddlers starts at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. Lunch provided. Call 613-256-9010.
Local Sports:
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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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