Chamber News

LADIES AT THE LAKE FUNDRAISER

ladies at the lakeSupporting Dignity House Hospice Day Program SATURDAY, JUNE 1 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M. CAMP OTTERDALE TWO MEALS, DRAWS, SPORTS SPEAKERS, FUN FOR WOMEN $75.00 ‘A DAY OF SUMMER CAMP’ Climbing, Archery, Tai Chi, Yoga, Canoeing, Kayaking Swimming and Nature walks CONTACT SUE BROWN AT: campotterdale@sympatico.ca or (613)284-2700

Five Fresh Art Installations Opening at Fieldwork May 18, 2013

Layout 1                       PLEASE JOIN US! On Saturday, May 18 from 2-4pm you are invited to join the spring revelry at the opening of FIELDWORK’s 6th season of presenting imaginative art in and around a road-side field.  Meet the artists and hear what they have to say about their creative processes during a brief introduction to their work at 2:30pm. What:      FIELDWORK 2013 Exhibition Opening When:      Saturday, May 18, 2-4pm.  Exhibition continues until December 2013 Who:      New installations by Leah
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Iain Reid & Kathleen Edwards

How better to celebrate Mother's Day then with words and songs. Iain Reid and Kathleen Edwards are visiting Perth this Mother's Day and will be performing at Studio Theatre Perth. Iain will be reading from his new book 'The Truth About Luck'. The book is about his road trip with his grand mother...how apropos. Juno nominated singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards, a big star on the Canadian music scene will bring her great voice to the stage making
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Sign Up Now for Summer Art Camps!

ashawatercolourCome on out to the country and enjoy the freedom to create, run and play! | We've got a fresh new program focused on real art skills and technique for fine art and cool crafts! We've already heard from some of our returning students and they signed up for two camps! We encourage you to contact us soon to reserve a spot for your child. Visit www.jackalopefarm.com or call us at 613-264-8838 for more information We're also proud to be part of
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Former Chamber Manager Honoured at Birthday Celebration 2013

Enid Abbott for website (Photo courtesy of Kris Abbott) Former Perth & District Chamber Manager Enid Abbott was honoured by Past Presidents of the Chamber, family and friends at a surprise 90th birthday party held at a local restaurant "Around the Corner" in Perth recently. Enid was Manager of the Chamber during the late 1970's and early 1980's.   Past Presidents were on hand for the wonderful surprise and afternoon celebration which included her daughters, family and friends. From left to right:  John
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There's a Cruise for Any Season!

Cruise Holidays:  Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean Internation and Celebrity Cruises.Cruise Holidays: Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean Internation and Celebrity Cruises. Cruising offers a whole world of possible destinations – but, the time of year that you plan to cruise may narrow the possibilities just a bit. Some cruise destinations, such as the Caribbean, are available all year long because the weather is almost always balmy. Others are available only in certain seasons. For example, watching an Alaskan glacier calve new icebergs into the ocean is thrilling in
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Everly Brothers Tribute

everly brosGolden Hits Concert Sat June 22nd @8:00pm Studio Theatre Perth Call 1-800-518-2729 to charge to a credit card or order online at www.shadowfax.on.ca    

Why use a Travel Agent?

Cruise HolidaysEven with a universe of online cruise, tour and other travel information at your fingertips, using the services of a travel agent makes good sense – and can save time and money, too. Travel agents are up to date and in tune with the many travel options available for specific destinations. Rather than spend precious hours researching those options online, let your travel agent walk you through the possibilities and the advantages of each. For example, if
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Hike for Hospice 2013

Dignity House Hospice and the Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service of Lanark County kick off this year’s Hike for Hospice Sunday 5th May at the Crystal Palace in Perth. The proceeds from this event support palliative and end-of-life care services in our communities.  Join us for the hike: Registration at 12:00, Hike at 1:00 and closing ceremony at 2:00. There will be music, a BBQ and silent auction. A great family outing supporting a great cause. For
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Chamber Accepting Perth Medal Nominations For 2013

Nominations Are Needed For the 2013 Perth Medal Do you know someone who is always helping others, gives many hours of volunteer time and consistently works for the good of the community? If you do, then why not nominate him/her for the 2013 Perth Medal? The Perth Medal is awarded annually by the Town of Perth to a person who has shown the greatest distinction in a number of endeavors to benefit the Perth community as a whole,
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