Join us in welcoming the RCMP Musical Ride to Smiths Falls! On Sunday, May 27th, residents and visitors are invited to come out to see the world-renowned troop of 32 horses and riders perform at Lower Reach Park. Every year, the Musical Ride brings its show to communities across the country to perform a variety of figures and drills choreographed to music. The show provides the public with an opportunity to experience the heritage and traditions of the RCMP and raise funds for local charities across Canada.

The Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North-West Mounted Police to display their riding abilities and entertain local communities. The first recorded public display of the Musical Ride was in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1901. This year, the Musical Ride is touring across Canada in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Admission to this event will be by donation.  Proceeds from this event will go to support the Heritage House Museum in their efforts of bringing new programs like this to the community.  More details to come.  The Heritage House Museum first applied for to the RCMP Musical Ride program in 2011 with the assistance of one of the Museum’s founders, Joyce Brennan.  The Museum is excited that through Joyce’s efforts the community will have the opportunity to experience this truly unique Canadian experience. 

Opening performances will begin at 2:00 p..m.. The Musical Ride performance will begin at 3:00 p.m.  Tiered bleacher seating will be available for up to 800 guests, seating will be first come first serve.  A designated area will also be available for accessibility and lawn chairs. The event runs rain or shine!  You don’t want to miss out. 

For further details, please contact 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca or follow the Heritage House Museum online for on-going updates at: www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum.   

The Producers, A Mel Brooks Musical

May 11-12 & 16-19 @ 7:30

May 13 @2:00

Lombardy Agricultural Society presents their annual Yard Sale in the Barn on Saturday June 9. Sale runs 8am until Noon at the Lombardy Fairgrounds. If you wish to be a seller you can rent a table for $10. Call Carol 613.283.3631 or email lcjoynt@gmail.com.

The Canadian Hearing Society is happy to announce our Summer ASL courses will be beginning soon! We offer ASL courses based on the Signing Naturally curriculum, taught by certified Deaf instructors in a supportive and interactive environment.

Schedule
Dates and Levels to be announced, but classes are scheduled to start the first week of July and run through to the beginning of September.

How much is the course?
All ASL classes are priced at $195 per student for registration, for any level.
Material Fees: ASL Workbook including DVD is priced at $135.00 (required for 101 and 103) 

How to register for ASL Classes
To register, please download the registration form from our website www.chs.ca/asl and submit the completed form by email attachment to asleducation@chs.ca . You may also come by our office, at the Frontenac Mall, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm and register in person.

Questions?
Please contact asleducation@chs.ca

We hope to see you there!

Eclectic art show featuring 30+ local artists in every medium, May 17th- 20th, 2018. Open Fri/Sat/Sun, 10-4. Opening Reception: Thurs. May 17th, 5-9PM with live entertainment by Catfish Willie, toonie bar (proceeds support the Mount), and treats from sponsors: BE Catering, Black Honey Bakery & The Sapphire Room. 

Featuring works by: Aurynge & Lemony, Jocasta Boone, Jenn Chandler, Linda Chandler, Angie Chapman, Linda Devine, Bob Edmondson, Nancy Featherstone, Patti Fenwick, Gwyneth Fischer, Kevin Gallagher, Michael Nathaniel Green, Chey Greig, Patrick Holland, Katie Irwin, Amber Johnson, Stephanie Lemans, Leigh McDonald, Helen McFadden, Mindmelt Studio, Erin Murphy, Gail Nicholson, Paul Oldham, Rebecca Reynolds, Jessica Rowland, Wes Ryan, RoseAnne Sheehan, Bronson Smith, and Hartley Stephenson.

WAK (We Are Kids!) – Youth Program in Smiths Falls

This program is a partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, YAK Youth Services and the Town of Smiths Falls. This is a FREE program for all youth aged 12 to 18 in Smiths Falls and Area. The program runs 4 nights a week out of the hall in the Youth Arena. We offer a wide range of activities with a focus on physical activity, positive mental health and a healthy snack daily. We have many community partners that help support this program. The Table Community Food Centre runs a teens in the kitchen program every second Tuesday and Lanark County Community Justice runs their Be Strong program on the other Tuesdays. We can be found on both Facebook and Instagram by looking up WAK Youth Program. If you would like to get involved with the program, please get in touch with our Manager of Youth Services by emailing

For more info email: bridget.manahan@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Kids Funfest offers free, fun, and quality educational/interactive experiences for the whole family. It is taking place on the Outdoor Grounds at Clearwater Arena in Sarnia, ON, on Saturday, June 9th, 2018. The event runs from 9:00AM – 2:00PM with free admission.

Rummage and Plant Sale at St. Luke's Anglican Church, on Saturday, May 26th from 8:00am until 11:00am.  St. Luke's is at 307 Julien St., Pembroke. Items include household items, books, clothes and outdoor and indoor plants. Will be held inside so is on rain or shine.