Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte, Montague, Merrickville, North Grenville, Rideau Lakes, Westport, and points in between.
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Published every Thursday, and listed alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Hometown Happenings April 10 – 12
Almonte events
Two Exhibitions Opening at Livarulrasa Gallery
Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Dale Dunning, Early Works; Liz Jackson, Blanketed. Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday April 11. 2 to 4 p.m. 34 Mill St., Almonte.
Carleton Place events
Herbal Infused Oils Workshop
Sunday, April 12, 1 to 4 p.m. at 155 Industrial Ave. This workshop welcomes all skill levels and is ideal for anyone interested in making natural, botanical-based herbal oils — whether for DIY skincare, sensitive skin needs, or simply to bring more plant-based goodness into their daily routine. This is part one of a two-part series. For information: https://honeybeehomestead.ca/herbal-oils
Crafternoon Kids (all ages)
Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A drop-in creative hang-out every other Sunday of the month. Parental participation is encouraged. No registration required, but drop in does not mean drop off.
Merrickville events
Spring Market
Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Centre, 106 Read St. Hosted by the Merrickville’s Makers Market. Lots in store: woodworking, textiles, visual arts, bath and beauty, jewellery, baked goods, home décor and much more.
Westport events
Sundays with Eric and Meghan
Sunday, April 12, 5 to 8 p.m. at The Cove Inn. Meghan Balogh and Eric Uren play their ethereal acoustic folk sounds of fiddle and guitar.
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