Here’s what’s up!
The Smiths Falls Legion hosts Fish & Chips Night tonight from 4–7 p.m. at 7 Main Street East. One-piece meals are $15, with extra fish available for $10, dine-in or takeout.
The 23rd annual Festival of Trees continues with its raffle and auction at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, giving residents a chance to support community programs.
Perth Curling Club hosts an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant recognition event today at 33 Beckwith Street E. MPP John Jordan will attend. For details, email communications@perthcurling.ca.
Tomorrow (Saturday)
The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario transforms into a Christmas wonderland Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the North Pole Express. Train ride tickets are available through Eventbrite.
The Pews in Merrickville presents David Francey live Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert at 100 St. Lawrence Street is sold out, with tickets originally $40 on Eventbrite and $50 at the door.
Brooke Valley School hosts its Annual Winter Festival Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 190 Seaborn Lane near Perth. Enjoy kids’ activities, local vendors, warm lunch, desserts, free hot chocolate and festive treats. Call Janerae Causyn at 647-567-7249 or email janerae.causyn@gmail.com for more information.
Civitan Club of Perth holds its Glass Turkey Fundraiser Draw Dec. 13 at Civitan Hall. Tickets $2 each, supporting community efforts. Prizes include large, medium and small glass turkeys. Contact Anne Croteau at 613-200-0840 for details.
Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls offers candlelight Christmas tours Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Explore Victorian holiday traditions, enjoy treats from the bake oven and hot apple cider. Admission $10. Pre-register: 613-283-6311 or heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.
Sharbot Lake Lions Club and Central Frontenac Fire Rescue invite you to meet Santa Claus Dec. 13 from 3–5 p.m. at Oso Hall, 1107 Garrett Street. Enjoy photos with Santa, hot dogs, popcorn and cocoa. Parade follows at 5:30 p.m.
Central Frontenac Fire Rescue hosts its third annual Nighttime Santa Claus Parade Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Sharbot Lake. Floats welcome with no entry fee; register by email tejayupgradinghomes@gmail.com. Join for lights, fun and holiday cheer.
Christmas at the Palace returns Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crystal Palace. Enjoy Stewart School Choir, Hanna Adam’s piano students, colouring stations and festive trees. Drop in while holiday shopping in Downtown Perth. Free family event.
Free community breakfast at St George’s, 2786 Tatlock Rd in Clayton 9-11am on Saturday December 13. Donations are accepted, however not expected or required. All are welcome.
The Smiths Falls Santa Claus Parade goes on Sat Dec 13, beginning at 5:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Winter Sports.” Participants are asked to meet at the Youth Centre Arena starting at 3:30 PM that day. The parade will make its way through town ending at the Settler’s Ridge Mall. If you’d like to participate, please contact the Smiths Falls Legion at 283-2690.
The Lanark Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, December 13th at 1pm. The parade leaves from Lanark Civitan parking lot, up George Street and to Maple Grove Public School where kids can visit with Santa. This year’s parade theme is: Think Local, Shop Lanark County Local. To register a float or walking group, contact Bob Mingie at: bob@mingie.com or call 613-451-0260.
Around the junior rinks:
CCHL play sees Carleton Place battle Smiths Falls Bears tonight. The Bears play in Cornwall Sunday while the Canadians host Nepean Sunday afternoon.
In the EOJHL:
Perth hosts Richmond tonight and Smiths Falls visits Arnpiror.
Saturday has Carleton Place home to Athens before they visit the Royals Sunday. The Bears visit the Aeros Sunday afternoon while Perth welcomes Casselman.
