THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW with Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. This session will give some insight into the development of the teenage brain and how you can best support teens at this critical time in their lives.

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The 4th Annual Art for Aid Fundraiser and Celebration of Indigenous Culture will take place on May 3rd from 10-3pm at Zion Memorial United Church located at 37 Franklin St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1R6. This is an annual fundraiser organized and supported by Zion Memorial United Church and the Carleton Place Public Library to ... Read more

Dreamcatcher Workshops with Ashley Clark as part of the Indigenous Cultural Fair at the Zion Memorial United Church on Saturday, May 3 at 10am and 1pm. Tickets can be purchased for $50 (includes all supplies) from https://ticketsplease.ca. Spaces are limited for these events, but don’t miss out on the entire Cultural Fair across the park ... Read more

3rd Annual EarthFEST 2025       Saturday, May 3rd 11 am. – 3 pm. Market Square Pavillion, 7 Beckwith St., Carleton Place & At the Grand Hotel, 7 Bridge St. A free event celebrating our beautiful world, with many fun, sustainable things to do and to so very much to learn about, for the whole family!   Workshops, ... Read more

Danielle C Baker talks about things no one wants to talk about. No sugar-coating. From parenting traps to avoid, to children’s non-verbal ways of communicating, to wellness and positive mindset, Danielle works to help you heal faster so she does not have to heal your children. When it comes to breaking patterns, she can help.

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Fibre Workshops with Cheesemaster’s Cottage Fibre Arts #4 Sun, May 25 at 1 PM - 4PM This is a 4 session workshop. 1. Wool Washing – Sunday, April 27th from 1pm – 3pm Basics of Dyeing and Intro to Spinning – Sunday, May 4th from 1pm – 3pm Fibre Preparation – Sunday, May 11 from 1pm ... Read more

The last Cookbook Book Club of the season is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30pm. The theme this month is “Brunch!"—whatever you typically love to eat in between Breakfast and Lunch. Please bring enough for everyone to have a little sample and don’t forget to also bring your recipe to share. This session will ... Read more

SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE SAFETY with the Lanark County OPP.  This presentation and open discussion will focus on making sure your teen is staying safe online and how to ensure you have the right types of conversations with them about their online presence.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7 pm on Zoom Learn how to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. No charge for visitors Info: carletonplace.toastmastersclubs.org  or carletonplacetoastmasters@gmail.com www.facebook.com/CarletonPlaceToastmasters

Breakfast options include: Eggs to order, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, homemade beans, and a variety of toast, along with juice, coffee or tea. $13 Adults, or two for $25. $6.50 Kids under 12 Kids under 6 eat free.

tickets: 25.00. They can be purchased Tues/Wed evenings from 6:30-9pm in person. Or online by emailing me, kathrynaunnahuber@gmail.com

Fibre Workshops with Cheesemaster’s Cottage Fibre Arts #4 Sun, May 25 at 1 PM - 4PM This is a 4 session workshop. 1. Wool Washing – Sunday, April 27th from 1pm – 3pm Basics of Dyeing and Intro to Spinning – Sunday, May 4th from 1pm – 3pm Fibre Preparation – Sunday, May 11 from 1pm ... Read more

Adult Book Club is meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6:30pm. This month, we’re reading LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus. We’re at our limit for accessing books for Book Club so please try Libby or Hoopla for digital options, or feel free to source your own copy and come to the meeting! We’d love ... Read more

Residents of Carleton Place are invited to participate in Provincial Day of Action on Litter Day, which is Tuesday May 13, 2025. Clean-Up Kits of bags and gloves can be picked up at the Book Box outside of the Carambeck Community Centre (351 Bridge Street) in order to have the proper equipment to participate in this ... Read more

The 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3-4:30pm, Ages 12-16.  This month, we’re dusting off the button maker and designing our own spring-inspired creative buttons! Wednesday, May 14 from 3-4:30pm.

PROMOTING HEALTHY TEEN RELATIONSHIPS with Lanark County Interval House. Learn how to help your teens create healthy boundaries, identify relationship red flags, and learn about safety in relationships.