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Welcome to another weekend in Lanark and Leeds!
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Doors Open Carleton Place is today (Saturday)! Explore 11 fascinating heritage sites in town for free. Part of the Doors Open Ontario program, this event showcases unique buildings and cultural spaces. Contact Jennifer Irwin at cpbmuseum@outlook.com for details.
Join the Rideau Trail Association today (Saturday) for an Introduction to Hiking event! Starting at 10 a.m. at Conlon Farm, Perth, this 6km hike is open to all ages. Contact Pat Stranberg at 613-283-8735 or pbstranberg@gmail.com.
Free community breakfast this morning (Saturday) 9-11am at St George’s Church, 2786 Tatlock Rd in Clayton. Donations accepted however not expected. All welcome.
Get ready for the EPIC 80’s Block Party in downtown Smiths Falls this evening (Saturday)! Join the fun on Russell Street East from 4-10 PM. Dress up, enjoy music, trivia, a photobooth, and more! Visit Facebook for details.
The Perth Legion will host an Open House, Corn Roast, and Art Auction on Sunday from 2-5 PM at 26 Beckwith St. Enjoy community displays, a silent auction, entertainment, and a $10 corn roast. Contact Kim Richmond at 613-267-4400 for details.
A Silent Art Auction featuring original works by Blair Paul will take place at Perth Legion, on Sunday from 2-5 PM. Preview viewings on September 6 and 13. Contact Bill Blair at (705) 380-6079 for details.
Join Boyd’s United Church, 450 Boyd’s Road, in celebrating 191 years on Sunday at 2 PM. Enjoy music by Maureen Young, Ken Gallant, The Burnsides, and more. Fellowship and desserts will follow. Free-will offering. Contact Dorothy Stevens at 613-253-3566.
Experience the excitement of a Scottish Highland Tattoo starting at 12pm on Sunday at the Carleton Place Legion! Enjoy Pipes and Drums, Highland Dance, and the RCAF Pipes and Drums. Admission is free! Sponsored by the Town of Carleton Place and Topps Environment Solutions
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Local Sports teams: Want to be part of the 48?
Our Junior Hockey Schedule is back as we track our local Junior A and B teams!
In Junior A:
The regular season kicks off with the CCHL Showcase in Cornwall.
Carleton Place Plays Rockland today and Pembroke Sunday, while the Smiths Falls Bears take on the Grads tonight and the Colts Sunday.
In Junior B:
Smiths Falls plays in Athens tonight at 7:30
And Carleton Place hosts Ottawa also at 7:30.
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