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 Feb. 13 – 16
Carleton Place events
Community Band Valentine’s Dance
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m. at the Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St Tickets $15. Complimentary refreshments.
CJ Hong Author Visit
Saturday, Feb. 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Carleton Place Library. Hong will read from her book, Greetings, Floof! It’s the story of an alien who lands on Earth. The interactive event is sure to be a hit with young readers. Stay for Valentine’s theme I Spy with fun activity sheets to take home.
Mississippi Mudds HadesTown – Teen Edition
Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m. at the Town Hall auditorium. This teen edition is a full-length adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell’s international phenomenon Hadestown, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Vernissage – Danielle Barabe-Bussiers
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Art Hub, 127 Bridge St. Meet the award-winning photographer, Danielle Barabé-Bussières – Master of Photographic Arts (MPA), and view her beautiful art photography featuring birds, nature and landscapes. Refreshments. Free admission.
Jaymes White’s Art of Mindreading Show
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Final Score Sports Bar, 384-388 Flora St. This is an amazing show that will leave you questioning reality, laughing in disbelief, and talking about it long after the night is over.
Comic Con
Monday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Place Arena. Come celebrate comics, fandom, and pop culture. Admission: Non-perishable food item/personal care item or a $2 donation. Children 12 and under are free.
Family Day activities
Monday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Beyond Curling Social Scene at the Curling Club, 120 Patterson Crescent; from 1:30 to 3 p.m. free Family Day swim at the pool, 359 Bridge St.
Perth Ontario events
Frost and Fire Winter Festival
Friday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 16. Events for the entire family. Check their website for details. Vendors, games, shopping, food and more! All day, every day.
Rideau Lakes events (Portland Hall)
Fibre Works
Sunday, Feb. 15 1 to 4 p.m. at the Portland Hall. Winter is spinning its wheels toward spring. Come see what the spinners have in store. Everyone is welcome.
Smiths Falls events
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club, 13 Old Slys Road, $5 children, $7 adults.
Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. RCAF Hall, Unit 5, 275 Brockville St. $15 per player.
Olympics Watch Party
Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club, 13 Old Slys Road; $5 entry. This family event will feature crafts, Bingo, family curling and more.
Taste of Ukraine
Monday, Feb. 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hanley Hall, 30 McGill S. N. Pre ticket pick up at Monday lunches. Suggested $5 donation.
Westport events
Jeff Code and Silver Wings
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 to 6 p.m. at The Westport Legion. Come, bring your sweetheart and enjoy a light luncheon, $15.
Sunday Family Hoedown
Sunday, Feb. 15, 5 to 9 p.m. at The Cove Inn. Henry Norwood and Shawn McCullough play live as part of the Sunday Family Funday Hoedown with Dave McCullough on bass/vocals and Tom Uhryniw on drums/vocals. Cost is $10.
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