EcoFest Westport 2026
Better Together Circle (BTC) is gearing up for its 4th annual EcoFest Westport, and this year promises to be our most vibrant celebration yet. Join us on Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 3pm at The Cove Inn for a day…
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Jane and Bob Christie — CreativiTEE
A little over seventeen years ago, Bob and Jane Christie appeared as the featured artists in our March 2009 edition as “The Twisted Christies”. At that time Jane was creating innovative wire jewellery and Bob…
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The Perfect Place for The Perfect Time
There’s a new musical premiering at the Almonte Old Town Hall this May, and it’s no coincidence that the show is happening here and now in the Ottawa Valley. It’s an area brimming over with…
Indigenous Cultural Fair
Saturday, May 9 will see another celebration of Indigenous culture held on the grounds of Zion-Memorial United Church and the Carleton Place Public Library. Aside from being a fun and informative event, the day is…
Jacob Moon Plays Prog!
Prepare for a mesmerizing solo concert where Jacob Moon, celebrated singer, guitarist, and live looping virtuoso, takes you on a journey through the iconic world of progressive rock! Witness the magic as Jacob brings to…
Seldom Seen Road
Everyone loves a good mystery.
Ottawa Valley Day Tripping
Last Saturday, I woke and wondered what to do to fill the day. It’s that time of year when winter has just begun to sleep and spring is awakening, and the world outdoors is somewhere…
Bringing the Netherworld to Life in Beetlejuice Jr.
Who knew a show about death could be so full of life? At St. John Catholic High School, Spartan cast and crew are bringing light to the darkness in their production of Beetlejuice, Jr. With…
Delight the Heart with Art
The 36th annual Art in the Attic show and sale presents unique original works of art. Twenty-five artists, working in a variety of genres, will showcase their work in the Almonte Old Town Hall at…
Riversong Presents Godspell… and More!
Almonte’s Riversong Players is excited to share a season update as the company prepares for a vibrant start to summer, beginning with its upcoming production of Godspell in the first week of June.
The First Thing to Go
When I was a kid, I pictured my brain like a toy train on HO gauge track. There were sidings and stations, and the little train was usually able to stay on time and on…
Summer Kick-Off for Stewart Park Festival
You won’t want to miss the Stewart Park Festival Summer Kick-Off Dance Party on June 6 featuring Heatwave at the Crystal Palace in Perth. This benefit event sets the tone for the festival itself, putting…
Red Trillium Spring Studio Tour
This spring marks the 28th year that artists and fine craftspeople of West Carleton will be opening their studios to visitors as part of the Red Trillium Studio Tour. That is twenty-eight years of talented…
Linden Housing Co-operative: A Community First Approach
As Chair of the Board of Linden Housing Co-operative, I’ve had many conversations over the past few years about what makes co-op housing different. Linden will not be a typical rental building, and that distinction…
Taste of the County
The ConnectWell Therapeutic Riding Program would like to invite you to our “Taste of the County” Food, Beer and Wine Tasting Gala, taking place on Monday, June 1 from 6-9pm at the beautiful Stonefields Estate…
Honour, Remember, Walk: Hike for Hospice
The community is invited to lace up their walking shoes and come together for a meaningful cause at the 3rd annual Hike for Hospice presented by Canadian Tire in Perth & Smiths Falls, taking place…
Guided Tay Walk & Paddle
To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Friends of the Tay Watershed invite you bring your family and friends for a free Guided Tay Walk & Voyageur Canoe Paddle at the Perth Wildlife Reserve on Saturday, May…
Maggie’s Getting Married
This season, Rural Root Theatre is proud to present Maggie’s Getting Married, a warm and witty comedy by celebrated Canadian playwright Norm Foster. Running at the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Centre, this charming production…
The Maltese Falcon
Michael Couchman’s favourite line from the play The Maltese Falcon is “My way of learning is to heave a wild and unpredictable monkey-wrench into things”. This is one of the many classic lines that his…
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