BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Perth &\; District Chamber of Commerce BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Watershed Discovery Day Sunday\, Sept. 19\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2009/09/28/watershed-discovery-day/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:66-http://perthchamber.com/2009/09/28/watershed-discovery-day/ DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Tay Watershed presents the 10th Annual WATERSHED DISCOVERY DAY Sunday\, September 19\, 2010 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free Admissi on Come to ECOTAY Education Centre and discover the fascinating world of Bi odiversity in your watershed.   A fun and informative day for the whole fa mily. http://www.tayriver.org/ [by: madeline] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:-11130T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:-11130T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The voice of the Turtle August 6 – 29th\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/02/05/the-voice-of-the-turtle-au gust-6-29th-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:148-http://perthchamber.com/2010/02/05/the-voice-of-the-turtle-august-6 -29th-2010/ DESCRIPTION:presents “\;The Voice of the Turtle”\; by John van Dr uten. August 6 –\; 29\, 2010. Perth Studio Theatre 63 Gore St. E.\, Pe rth\, On. The Voice of the Turtle\, the 9th-longest running play in Broadwa y history\, later became a film starring Eleanor Parker\, Eve Arden and a f uture U.S. President. This charming story of a [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100806T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100828T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canoe the Clyde for Cancer August 14\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/canoe-the-clyde-for-cancer -august-14-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:198-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/canoe-the-clyde-for-cancer-augus t-14-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Starting in Lanark Village\, choose an easy 5- or 10-kilometre paddle on the Clyde River. Info: 613-259-5738 (Dick Cordick) [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100814T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100814T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Perth Garlic Festival August 14 &\; 15\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/annual-perth-garlic-festiv al-august-14-15-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:196-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/annual-perth-garlic-festival-aug ust-14-15-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Awaken your taste buds at this festival which includes vendors \, contests and children’s activities. Perth Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 and children under 12 free. Info: 1-877-268-2833 or 613-267-5322 or www.pe rthgarlicfestival.com. [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100814T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100815T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:103rd Annual Glen Tay Block Race August 26\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/103rd-annual-glen-tay-bloc k-race-august-26-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:200-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/103rd-annual-glen-tay-block-race -august-26-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Starting in Downtown Perth\, this is a traditional favourite an d many athletes return each year to participate in the 14.7-kilometre road race. It starts and finishes at the Perth Museum on Gore Street and begins at 6 p.m. Info: 613-283-0824 (Tom Graham) [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100826T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fiddling at the Middleville Fairgrounds &\; Fresh Air Festival- August 27 &\; 28\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middlevill e-fairgrounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:301-http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middleville-fair grounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ DESCRIPTION:The ‘\;Art of Being Green Projects’\; presents a week end of live performances and local flavours at the Middleville Fairgrounds! On Friday\, August 27th the ‘\;Fiddling at the Fairgrounds’\; ev ent will feature live performances by musicians including: Wade Foster\, El ly Squared\, and John Richard.  3 pm to 11 pm. The ‘\;Fresh Air festi val’\; on Saturday\, August [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100828 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fiddling at the Middleville Fairgrounds &\; Fresh Air Festival- August 27 &\; 28\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middlevill e-fairgrounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:298-http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middleville-fair grounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ DESCRIPTION:The ‘\;Art of Being Green Projects’\; presents a week end of live performances and local flavours at the Middleville Fairgrounds! On Friday\, August 27th the ‘\;Fiddling at the Fairgrounds’\; ev ent will feature live performances by musicians including: Wade Foster\, El ly Squared\, and John Richard.  3 pm to 11 pm. The ‘\;Fresh Air festi val’\; on Saturday\, August [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maberly Fair August 28\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/maberly-fair-august-28-201 0/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:202-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/maberly-fair-august-28-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Maberly Agricultural Society hosts its 128th fall fair at the f airgrounds. [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fiddling at the Middleville Fairgrounds &\; Fresh Air Festival- August 27 &\; 28\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middlevill e-fairgrounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:302-http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/24/fiddling-at-the-middleville-fair grounds-fresh-air-festival-august-27-28-2010/ DESCRIPTION:The ‘\;Art of Being Green Projects’\; presents a week end of live performances and local flavours at the Middleville Fairgrounds! On Friday\, August 27th the ‘\;Fiddling at the Fairgrounds’\; ev ent will feature live performances by musicians including: Wade Foster\, El ly Squared\, and John Richard.  3 pm to 11 pm. The ‘\;Fresh Air festi val’\; on Saturday\, August [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association’\;s 16th annual August 201 0 Show and Sale in Westport URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2009/12/02/rideau-lakes-artists%e2%80 %99-associations-16th-annual-august-show-and-sale-in-westport/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:94-http://perthchamber.com/2009/12/02/rideau-lakes-artists%e2%80%99-ass ociations-16th-annual-august-show-and-sale-in-westport/ DESCRIPTION:Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association presents its 16th annual Au gust Show and Sale in Westport.  Original watercolour\, oil and acrylic pa intings will be on display at the Westport United Church\, corner of Spring and Church Streets\, on Saturday\, August 28th\, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun day\, August 29th\, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100830 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:18th Annual Inroads Studio Tour September 3\, 4\, 5\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/18th-annual-inroads-studio -tour-september-3-4-5-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:208-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/18th-annual-inroads-studio-tour- september-3-4-5-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Journey through the Land O’Lakes and Lanark Highlands tourist regions and enjoy the diverse talents of local artists and artisans. Featu res pottery\, jewelry\, batik\, photography\, woodturning\, stained glass a nd more. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Brochures with map available throughout the region. Info: www.inroadstour.ca or 613-279-30 35 [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100906 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:165th Perth Fair September 3\, 4\, 5\, 6 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/september-3-4-5-6-165th-pe rth-fair-september-3-4-5-6/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:204-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/14/september-3-4-5-6-165th-perth-fa ir-september-3-4-5-6/ DESCRIPTION:Opening parade\, grandstand shows\, horse and cattle shows\, st eer and lamb auction\, midway and many other activities. Info: 613-267-4104 or www.perthfair.com [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100903T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100906T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:22nd Annual Ontario Tree Climbing September 11\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/25/22nd-annual-ontario-tree-c limbing-september-11-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:306-http://perthchamber.com/2010/06/25/22nd-annual-ontario-tree-climbin g-september-11-2010/ DESCRIPTION:22nd Annual Ontario Tree Climbing Championship Stewart Park\, P erth Ontario September 11th\, 2010 This annual event attracts arborists and members of the tree care industry from across Ontario. [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Middleville Agricultural Fair September 18\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/middleville-agricultural-f air-september-18-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:210-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/middleville-agricultural-fair-se ptember-18-2010/ DESCRIPTION:At the quaint Middleville fairgrounds enjoy terrific home-style meals\, children’s games and displays\, watch the livestock judging or h orse shows. Info: 613-259-3028 (Bob McKay) or www.lanarkhighlands.ca. [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100919 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Watershed Discovery Day Sunday\, Sept. 19\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2009/09/28/watershed-discovery-day/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:333-http://perthchamber.com/2009/09/28/watershed-discovery-day/ DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Tay Watershed presents the 10th Annual WATERSHED DISCOVERY DAY Sunday\, September 19\, 2010 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free Admissi on Come to ECOTAY Education Centre and discover the fascinating world of Bi odiversity in your watershed.   A fun and informative day for the whole fa mily. http://www.tayriver.org/ [by: madeline] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Fair September 25\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/mcdonald%e2%80%99s-corners -agricultural-fair-september-25-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:212-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/mcdonald%e2%80%99s-corners-agric ultural-fair-september-25-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Take the family to the annual fair and enjoy some home-style me als\, children’s games and more at the McDonald’s Corners fairgrounds. Info: 613-259-3172 [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Scarlet Maple Fall Tour October 2\, 3\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/the-scarlet-maple-fall-tou r-october-2-3-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:214-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/the-scarlet-maple-fall-tour-octo ber-2-3-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Take part in the annual “Open Doors” of Lanark Highlands’ heritage churches\, museums\, studios and country businesses. At the same time\, enjoy the spectacular fall colours in the rolling countryside. Spons ored by the Lanark Highlands Business and Tourism Association\, this tour i s free. Info: 1-800-239-4695 or www.lanarkhighlands.ca [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101004 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crown and Pumpkin Tour October 9\, 10\, 11\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/crown-and-pumpkin-tour-oct ober-9-10-11-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:218-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/crown-and-pumpkin-tour-october-9 -10-11-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Artistically diverse art tour with stops in northern Lanark Hig hlands. Refreshments available. Info: 613-256-3647 or www.crownandpumpkin.c om [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perth Autumn Studio Tour October 9\, 10\, 11\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/perth-autumn-studio-tour-o ctober-9-10-11-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:216-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/perth-autumn-studio-tour-october -9-10-11-2010/ DESCRIPTION:This tour is a wonderful showcase for contemporary art and craf t\, and the drive to the various locations is beautiful with the autumn col ours at their brightest. Open each day from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Info: www. perthstudiotour.com [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101012 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Closing of the Tay/Rideau Canal and Locks October 13\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/closing-of-the-tayrideau-c anal-and-locks-october-13-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:220-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/closing-of-the-tayrideau-canal-a nd-locks-october-13-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Navigation closes for the boating season. Info: 613-283-5170 [b y: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird and Small Animal Auction October 17\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/bird-and-small-animal-auct ion-october-17-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:222-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/bird-and-small-animal-auction-oc tober-17-2010/ DESCRIPTION:This unique event takes place at the fairgrounds in McDonald’ s Corners. Bring the whole family and spend the day in the country. Info: 6 13-259-3172 (Cheryl McInnis) or http://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/ [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yuletide Fair November 6\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/yuletide-fair-november-6-2 010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:224-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/yuletide-fair-november-6-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Start your Christmas shopping early at this annual event at St. Paul’s United Church\, 25 Gore St. E. Includes a bake table\, crafts\, j ewellery and more from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious lunch from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101106T110000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101106T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Victorian Christmas at Matheson House Nov 17 to Dec 24\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/victorian-christmas-at-mat heson-house-nov-17-to-dec-24-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:229-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/victorian-christmas-at-matheson- house-nov-17-to-dec-24-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Go back in time for the holidays. The fully restored period roo ms and hallways of the Matheson House\, home of the Perth Museum\, will be decorated for an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. Info: 613-267-1947 or p erthmuseum@town.perth.on.ca [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Festival of Good Cheer November 27\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/festival-of-good-cheer-nov ember-27-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:226-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/festival-of-good-cheer-november- 27-2010/ DESCRIPTION:This event gets the holiday spirit started in Downtown Heritage Perth and the Perth Museum. Holiday shoppers will be transported back to t he Victorian era and entertained by the Perth town crier\, carollers and mu sic groups around town. The museum will feature cider and cookies by the fi replace in the 1840 kitchen and seasonal music [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heritage Perth Christmas House Tour December 4th &\; 5th\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/07/22/heritage-perth-christmas-h ouse-tour-december-4th-5th-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:327-http://perthchamber.com/2010/07/22/heritage-perth-christmas-house-t our-december-4th-5th-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Two days of beauty and surprise await you as you step back in t ime to explore a collection of homes all decked out for Christmas. Your sen ses will be stirred by the magnificance of these homes and the history of e ach home comes alive as you listen to their individual stories. Explore the houses on [...] [by: carol] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nick of Time Artisan Show December 4\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/nick-of-time-artisan-show- december-4-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:233-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/nick-of-time-artisan-show-decemb er-4-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Some of the area’s finest artisans feature their unique and o riginal creations in the festive\, relaxed atmosphere of Perth’s elegant McMartin House at 125 Gore St. E. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Info: 613-278-2 712 [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101204T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101204T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Claus Parade December 4\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/santa-claus-parade-decembe r-4-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:231-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/santa-claus-parade-december-4-20 10/ DESCRIPTION:The evening parade is set to begin at 5 p.m. Call to help\, par ticipate or for information. Info: 613-264-0123 (Sheri Mahon-Fournier) [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101204T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101204T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MERA Fine Arts and Craft Show December 11\, 12\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/mera-fine-arts-and-craft-s how-december-11-12-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:235-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/mera-fine-arts-and-craft-show-de cember-11-12-2010/ DESCRIPTION:Visit McDonald’s Corners and discover some great Christmas gi fts at this show. Info: 613-278-0388 or www.meraschoolhouse@bell.net [by: c arol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101211T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101212T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dec. 14 Perth Citzens’ BandChristmas Concert Dec. 14\, 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/dec-14-perth-citzens%e2%80 %99-bandchristmas-concert-dec-14-2010/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:237-http://perthchamber.com/2010/03/15/dec-14-perth-citzens%e2%80%99-ba ndchristmas-concert-dec-14-2010/ DESCRIPTION:At St. James Anglican Church\, Drummond and Harvey streets\, Pe rth\, 7:30p.m. Info: www.perthband.ca [by: carol] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101214T193000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101214T193000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR