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logo PCOC sm copy Business at Breakfast “Rural Broadband – From Novelty to Necessity” When: May 30, 2013 Where: Baker’s Bean Village Café, 1 Sherbrooke St. E., Perth Time: 7:30am – 9am Presenter: Chris Reinkeleurs, Director of Operations, Lanark at Storm Internet Services Cost: $7.00 – Breakfast of Muffins and Coffee included Please call the Chamber Office to Register Come learn about the expansion of the Internet into the rural areas of our region and the importance of high speed broadband access to you or your business. Canadian Forces
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Mariposa Design ~ Shoppe Hours

Mariposa Design is open 7 Days a Week ~ including Sundays & Holidays ~ hope to see you soon!   http://www.mariposadesign.ca

The Bookworm summer hours

Starting this Victoria Day weekend, we will be open on Sundays again for the rest of the summer! Monday to Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday  11 am - 3 pm

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