The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will be hosting their Annual Vintage Clothing Sale from April 26th – 28th, 2019. Join local clothing and textile collector Vicki Racey for a fun, funky shopping experience! Featuring both men’s and women’s vintage clothing including dresses, coats, skirts, hats, sleepwear, lingerie, accessories and jewelry – all previously loved and so well made! Doors open Friday April 26th at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Sale runs all weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission: $2.

For further information, please visit: www.cpbheritagemuseum.com or call: 613-253-7013.

The grand finale to the month-long maple celebration takes place in downtown Perth on the last Saturday of April each year.
Maple products and taffy sales displays of maple syrup production maple awards entertainment midway pony rides petting zoo & children’s activities. Live musical entertainment over 100 Craft & Artisan Vendors Food Vendors Classic Antique Car Display Emergency Services Safety Demonstrations. Perth Jaycees Pancake Breakfast and much more!

For more information contact The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce at:

613-267-3200 1-888-319-3204
Email: welcome@perthchamber.com
www.perthchamber.com

Five Insider Tips on Navigating Through the Festival of Maples

This Saturday – it’s when our community wakes up from a long, cold winter and comes out of their homes to celebrate togetherness, spring weather and a whole lot of maple syrup.

While we’ve all seen the photos that showcase the busy vibe lacing down Gore Street in downtown Perth, there are some things you should know to get the possible experience.

So, we’ve decided to put a list together of insider tips to help give you the most memorable experience at Maple Fest (that’s a term from the locals). Ready?

1. Best Parking Spot? If you’re going to make a day of it and want to get away quickly, then here are a couple of spots you could check out: The Perth Curling Club parking lot is a great spot, especially if you’re hitting up the pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion. You get far enough away from the busy traffic where you can enter and exit the Town quickly. Another place? Try out North Street, just west of Wilson Street. You’re a block away from the action, but there’s on-street parking right off the main road.
2. Raining? Head to Conway’s. Located at the corner of Herriott and Gore streets, Conway’s Men’s Wear has a solid stock of umbrellas in their shop. It’s also the perfect place to pick something up for dad on Father’s Day.
3. Best Place for Lunch? Of course, check out all the local restaurants! But if you want to bring home a memento plus support local initiatives, then head to the booth in front of Art & Class, where the annual Empty Bowls soup sale will take place. You’ll get a bowl of soup and keep the pottery bowl handmade by local artists. It’s a win-win, really.
4. Stocking Up? If you’re looking to get ready for the summer season, there are two ways to do that (traditionally) at the Maple Fest. First off: there’s usually a vendor booth that sells golf balls. So. Many. Golf Balls. Secondly? Candy. There’s a vendor who offers bags of candy that’ll delight any child (or adult with an unprecedented passion for gummy worms). You’re welcome!
5. Stroller-Savvy? If you plan to bring junior to the Maple Fest, then here’s our advice: snacks, small strollers and…more snacks? It’s a busy setting, so go as early as you can before the crowds grow. You’ll then navigate down the street more easily and then you’ll get back well in time for naptime (for everyone!).

Those are our tips and tricks! Enjoy the Festival!

Perth Gun Hunting & Sportsman Show will be taking place from May 3rd to 5th, 2019 at the Perth Community Centre. (2 Beckwith St. E. Perth)

Admission is $6 and free to kids under 14 who are accompanied by an adult.

Over 200 tables – Antique & modern firearms, fishing items, ATV’s knives and military items, gun parts, archery ammunition & new/used collectibles.

For further information please contact Jeff at 905-623-1778 or email canadiangunowner@rogers.com

Introduce a friend to fishing! Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. The Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year – license free in 2019! 

February 16 – 18, 2019 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday)
May 11 – 12, 2019 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
June 15 – 16, 2019 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
June 29 – July 7, 2019 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).

During all other time periods Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.

For more information call: 1-705-748-OFAH (6324)

Web: www.ontariofamilyfishing.com

Join the fun at the Where’s Franktown? 10km 5km or 1km family fun run/walk on May 11th, 2019.

Special Features:

• Free ‘incredible’ BBQ and luncheon for all runners
• Free babysitting services for runners (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
• Scenic flat route through the village of Franktown
• Ideal for Power Walkers and a Family Safe Run

And Still:

• Hand-crafted finisher medals for 5 km, 10 km and 15 km runners
• Medal for first overall male/female in 5 km, 10 km and 15 km runs
•  Medal for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers in each age/sex category
• Special goodie bags for 1 km runners
• Chip timing, well marked courses, multiple water stations, etc

For further information please visit www.calvaryca.com