Here’s what’s up!
Leeds and Grenville OGS Branch will host a Zoom presentation tonight at 7 p.m. Jeanette Sheliga will speak on navigating FultonHistory.com, a major historic newspaper archive. Organizers say the free online session is open to anyone interested in genealogy and historical research.
The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open at 11, with the meal served at noon. All are welcome.
The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is offering Community Meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 to 6pm at their Gore St. Location. Learn more at thetablecfc.org
Play Kinsmen TV Bingo every Monday night on COGECO! Cards are available at Circle K locations in Perth and Smiths Falls, plus Scott’s Corner Store and Queen Street Convenience. Email jsmrdoc@hotmail.com for details and support local fundraising fun.
The R.C.A.F.A. 443 Rideau Wing hosts Monday Night Darts Mixed Singles at R.C.A.F.A. Hall, Settlers Ridge Centre, Smiths Falls. Games run 7–10 p.m. with two levels of play. New players welcome. Contact Linda at 613-283-3668.
Lanark County Interval House marks Red Dress Day tomorrow with an event at Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte, 2–5 p.m. The gathering honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls with crafts and reflection. Community members invited. Details available through organizers. All ages welcome.
Plot holders are invited to attend the annual general meeting at Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall tomorrow at 7 p.m. Organizer Tracy Zander encourages participation, offering updates on cemetery matters and an opportunity for community members to share input.
An Indigenous-led Red Dress Day ceremony is planned tomorrow at the Indigenous Healing Circle in Last Duel Park, Perth. Organizers say the event will honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and raise awareness. Community members are invited to attend.
Open Doors Mental Health will host in-person fundraising days at Independent Grocer locations: Smiths Falls on May 5, Carleton Place on May 7 and Perth on May 8, supporting free mental health services for children, youth and families across Lanark County during Children’s Mental Health Week.
