Free swimming and skating in Carleton Place over the holidays

FREE Public Swimming
December 19th 1-2:30 pm sponsored by EMC/Record News.
December 20th 1-2:30 pm sponsored by Vic Bennett Motors Ltd.
December 21st 10-11:30 am sponsored by Murphy Health Centre and 6:30-8 pm sponsored by TD Canada Trust
December 22nd 1-2:30pm sponsored by JR’s Restaurant & Pub and 6:30-8 pm.
December 23rd 10-11:30 pm sponsor Carleton Place Winery and 6:30-8 pm sponsor Ian McBain State Farm Insurance
December 27th 1-2:30 pm sponsored by MacDonald Sports Excellence.
December 28th 10-11:30 am Sponsored by Dairy Queen and 6:30-8pm sponsored by Valley Design
December 29th 1-2:30 pm sponsored by Carleton Place Auto Parts and 6:30-8pm sponsored by Rona
December 30th 10-11:30 am sponsored by Royal Lepage Gale Real Estate and 6:30-8 pm sponsored by Crain and Schooley.
December 31st 10-11:30 am sponsored by Canadian Tire.
January 2nd 1-2:30 pm sponsored by Subway.
January 3rd 1-2:30 pm sponsored by Rivington Suzuki

Tim Horton’s is sponsoring FREE HOLIDAY public skating starting Monday December 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st from 1:30 -2:30 pm and again on Saturday December 19th and 20th from 2-3pm.

Nov/Dec-What's happening downtown Carleton Place

The Carleton Place in Bloom Committee, in partnership with the BIA, is welcoming judges from the National WinterLights program to Carleton Place on December 1 and 2, 2009. This is the first time Carleton Place has been involved in this program. The judges will be assessing the town on a number of criteria including winter pleasures, festive season celebrations, good will programs, tourism and promotion, and visual presentations (see www.winterlights.ca for further details).

Every Night is Ladies Night at Slackoni’s in the month of November you will receive a 15% discount off any main course menu item! Discount available from 5 pm to closing!

Every day in November! Warm up to winter with a cup of tea from the Granary. They are offering 15% off all teas, including premium bulk teas and 15% of all tea apparel including tea balls, cups and pots. Buy 10 teas or 500 g of bulk and get a FREE tea mug, while quantities last.

Shop Mexican at the Mexican Emporium, the month of November and get 10% of regular priced merchandise with a $20 purchase.

The 2009 Christmas Basket Program is underway and if your family, or a family you know, is in need of a basket this Christmas, please contact: The Christmas Basket/Angel Tree request line at 613-257-5363 between 10 am and 6 pm, Monday to Saturday from November 1st until December 12th. If your family can support the Christmas Basket Program financially, Please send your donation to The Christmas Basket Program 85 William Street, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 1X9. Receipts for donations of $10 or more will be issued.

You can join “Elliott Smith” on Thursday November 26th at Poppy’s wine bar & grill located at the Carleton Heritage Inn, for an evening of magic along with your dinner from 6-8pm. Watch as the very funny & entertaining Eliott visits with you at your table to perform slight hand magic right before your eyes. For more information on this event contact 613-257-2525Mississippi MUDDS presentation Friday November 27th until Sunday November 29th.

The secret War of Mother Goose or How Laura Secord Goosed the Yanks. Another Genre of the recent Hercules and Sleeping Beauty is a must see! For more information on these events contact 613-253-2007.

BIBA in the Carleton Place Mews is inviting you to their Customer Appreciation Event on November 27th and 28th you will receive 25% all regular priced items in the store.

Read’s Book Shop is the place to be on Saturday November 28th 12:30 -2:30 Author and local veterinarian Helen Douglas will be reading from and signing her book Williams Gift, One Veterinarian's Journey.

Saturday November 28th, A & T Appliances located on the corner of Bridge and High Street will be serving hot chocolate, cider and Christmas goodies before and during the Santa Claus Parade from 3 pm on. Stop by and share Christmas wishes with everyone while waiting for the parade.

The Carleton Heritage Inn is inviting Santa Claus Parade spectators on Saturday November 28th at 5 pm. to gather on their patio to sip hot chocolate, mulled wine or any number of their fabulous holiday drinks.

Sleigh bells are already ringing at the Carleton Place BIA in preparation for the BIA Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 28th. The Parade theme will be “A Christmas Melody.” Make a plan for your float now and participate in the largest annual Santa Claus parade in the Ottawa Valley.

CARLETON PLACE AND DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INVITES YOU! On Saturday November 28th After the Santa Claus Parade all participants and spectators are invited to attend the 12th Anniversary of the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital at 7:00 pm. This event is one the Hospital's largest annual fundraisers and we hope you will join us for caroling and hot chocolate as we spread the glow of true Christmas spirit. A special visitor may appear so that you may share your special Christmas wishes! For more details on this event contact Chantel Troy at 613-257-2200 ext 856 or ctroy@carletonplace.com

Santa is arriving at Pizza Pizza on Bridge Street! Get a picture with Santa on Sunday November 29th from 5-7pm and kids 8 years and under will receive a free square slice of pizza, and juice.

Arts Carleton Place Annual General meeting will be held on Monday, November 30, 7 p.m at the Thirsty Moose, upstairs.

St. James Gate located at 111 Bridge Street (613-257-7530) will be celebrating their 5th anniversary on December 3rd and will continue their celebrations until December 5th. Customer appreciation activities will be happening on these dates and will include a number of gift give-aways, including tickets for up coming Senators games. St. James Gate will also be featuring Jazz on Dec 3rd and live music on Dec 5th. Everyone is welcome to the St. James Gate 5th Anniversary Celebrations!

December 5th at 1 pm the family can enjoy a Movie with Santa at the Carleton Place Cinema’s. Bring your camera so you can capture the perfect picture of your children with Santa.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Wisteria Customer Appreciation on Sunday December 6th , from noon until 5 pm. Specials will include 20% off new items and 10% off consignment items. You can also enjoy coffee, tea and deserts while you shop. Wisteria is located at 62 Bridge Street and can be reached at 613-253-8097.

Upcoming Events

November 20th
2nd Annual Violet Femmes Girl’s Night Out www.lcih.org
In support of Interval House 5-11pm $45 Almonte Arena 182 Bridge St


November 19th
Christmas Fair for the Food Bank
7-8:30pm Carleton Place Manor


Ongoing:
Bring the Wood Family Home
Donations to The Hub in Almonte to purchase the wood family –see Canica Design at 36 Mill Street for details.


November 21st
Guatemala Stove Project Fundraising Dance 7pm at the Perth Legion www.guatemalastoveproject.org


November 28th
Carleton Place Santa Clause Parade
The Civitan Club will be collecting food for the Lanark County Food Bank and monetary donations for the Christmas Basket Fund.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital at 7pm



December 13th
The Olympic Torch Relay through Carleton Place
8:30 am to noon Breakfast with Santa-donations to the Lanark County Food Bank

Christmas Fair

Our Women's Business Group is sponsoring a wonderful fundraiser for the local Food Bank which is in urgent need. The Christmas Fair is taking place on Thursday November 19th at the Carleton Place Manor from 7:00pm -8:30pm and promises to be a great place to start your holiday shopping in comfort. It would be greatly appreciated if members could donate baked goods. Admission to the event is a canned good(s) for the Food Bank.

Table space is for businesses offering products only: admission for a space is a donation of a raffle/doorprizes and/or a donation to the Foodbank. For those who offer services, a donation for the raffle/doorprizes would be very much appreciated. You can contact Angela Scheps at angela.scheps@rbc.com


So far the following retailers have confirmed:

Keepsakes

Paper Thin

Nordic Star

Appleton Gift & Basket

Kentfield Kids

Blackbird

Discovery Toys

Gold Canyon Candles

Vicki's Things

Fifth Ave Jewelry

Carol Nixon

Pampered Chef

Teresa Narraway
Shaklee Independent Distributor

Verna McGregor
Isagenix

Avon Victoria Anstett

Read's Bookstore

Your Invited to Diane Thomas’
TOMBOY TOOL PARTY

TOMBOY TOOLS® is a tool and home improvement company for
women, by women, providing a unique range of private-labeled
hand, power, and garden tools for home improvement projects.
Learn new skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with quality tools
built JUST for you!

When: Saturday October 3 2009
Time: 2:00pm
Address: 34 Basswood Cres. Smiths Falls ON
RSVP By: Thursday October 1 2009
Phone Number: 613-283-7944 or 613-257-3125

This is a “Pink for the Cause Party”
Special Draw &
50/50 draw and ½ the proceeds going to support Cancer Research.

WBG DRAGON BOAT DAY REFRESHMENT BOOTH

Hi Everyone,

After many calls we have approval to host a refershment booth on DRAGON BOAT Race Day September 12th !

That is only 19 days away!!! Organizers have allocated specific types of foods for each booth, all that we discussed at our last meeting were no longer available. Thanks to Anna we came up with a theme no one thought of and ............

Our theme is Healthy Foods.(not including coffees, regular tea, and water- repeat after me ....

ALREADY SPOKEN FOR!!!!!

Please click here to view a spreadsheet and see what items/jobs etc. are required. Thanks! I will be sending out an invitation email allowing you to access this spreadsheet and sign your name up.

There are many ways to help so please choose 1 or more that best suit you.

1. If any person or business would like to contribute something on the required list THANK YOU in advance and we will ensure that your business is acknowledged (we could attach your business card to the item...how's that for exposure

2. If any one would be prepared to pick up some of the required items but not sponsor the cost, THANK YOU, and if you call me at either 613-253-0020 OR 492-0700 I will coordinate the amount we need and payment by the WBG.

3. FOODS TO BE SOLD ON THE DAY (SEE LIST)

THE WBG WILL PAY FOR INGREDIENTS IF YOU CAN HELP BY:

• IF YOU HAVE RECIPES FOR VEGGIE AND FRUIT DIPS, THE WBG WILL PRE-PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZED CONTAINER FOR YOU TO USE, JUST CALL ME AT THE #'S ABOVE.
• MAKING WRAPS OF ALL KINDS, ESPECIALLY THE OLD FAVOURITES
• IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN AND CAN CONTRIBUTE WASHED, INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZED, WRAPPED HELPING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW (#ABOVE) AND I WILL COORDINATE THAT WE DON'T HAVE A TON OF CARROTS AND LITTLE ELSE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
  

remember, this is a fundraiser and it is going to be ONE FUN DAY!!!!!

Your help is really appreciated

Elaine B.

A reminder to all WBG members about the 21st ANNUAL WOMEN'S FAIR coming up on November 7th/09 at the Carleton Place Arena. This is a major event in town that showcases women’s businesses and is a benefit for Lanark County Interval House.

The theme this year is Femmes n’Fams – to honour the women and families who have been supported by Interval House over the past 30 years, as well as to acknowledge the fact that women’s businesses need family support in order to be successful. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. We are growing and will be expanding into a 2nd hall, and will offer seminars on topics of interest to women, a cake raffle, and an art display/sale featuring local artists. This is in addition to our usual hourly door prizes, silent auction, children’s corner, fishpond and lunch café.

There are several ways you might be part of the event. All of the options are tax deductible.

1) BEING A SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT - There are two levels – GOLD ($200) and SILVER ($100). In return for your GOLD sponsorship, you receive two chances of winning our travel package (draw for sponsors only), while a SILVER sponsorship has one chance of winning our package. At the moment this package includes 4 roundtrip VIA RAIL tickets to Toronto; as well as a hotel stay at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. The sponsors will be listed in all our radio, newspaper, and web advertising, and your logo will be visible on a street banner in Carleton Place for several weeks before the event.

2) BEING A SEMINAR SPEAKER - We will be providing 20 minute seminar presentations for women…so perhaps you might do a talk on a topic of interest to you and other women.

3) PROVIDING AN ITEM FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION - Do you have a product that you would like to donate for our auction?

4) BEING AN EXHIBITOR – Would you like a Leads-only table or will you sell product at the fair? Leads-only tables cost $50 for the day. A few non-profit tables are available at $20 plus 5% of your sales given as a donation to LCIH at the end of the day. If you are selling product, the cost would be $40 for the day, plus 10% of your sales given as a donation to LCIH at the end of the day.

So you can see there are lots of ways to get involved, and we would love to have you participate.
The Women’s Fair is a wonderful opportunity to network with other local businesswomen and it is a fun day that benefits a good cause.

If you need any more details, do not hesitate to give me a call.

Sue Cronkwright 613-257-5159

Thank you Cynthia for setting up this blog. I think this is a great way for us to become more acquainted with each others businesses. As women we are always sharing where we have purchased this or that.

I am so grateful I said "yes" to Isagenix myself. It has transformed my life - my health. My first interest was to shed the unwanted stubborn middle that is so hard to get rid of after 40. Politely called the after 40 fluff : ) To my amazement my energy increased and my afternoon cravings disappeared, with the side benefit of releasing 17 pounds and 21 inches. I love to share this amazing experience with others. My yes has already transformed many lives. How far will my yes go??
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Verna McGregor
verna@mmsystems.ca
613-257-1774

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