Here is the latest update in the BIA! New Owners, New Name, New Menu. Meet us at "THE BARGE" on the Mississippi (the former Ale House and Queens Hotel) on Wednesday January 20^th from 5:30-8:30 pm all menu items $3.99. You can enjoy slow smoked ribs & chicken, pasta, pulled pork, Sheppard’s pie and more.

Sunday December 13th promises to be a very special day in Carleton Place.
The Olympic Torch will pass through town in the morning that day and a special Community Christmas Concert (country, folk, light rock & seasonal music) will take place downtown during the afternoon.
A CARLETON PLACE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS will feature Lyle Dillabough & Friends and will be held "Up stairs At Ernies" above the Carleton Place Cinemas. The show will run from 2-4pm and best of all, admission to the event is free. Donations of food or cash will be accepted for those who wish to do so but the main objective of the organizers is to have people come and join in a community celebration.
Several other musicians have been invited to join Dillabough including; Jack Denovan, Pat Willbond, Darlene Thibault, Katheen Stroud, Kirk Armstrong and others too. Confirmed (at the time of the preperation of this piece) is Thibault, Dillabough, Councillor Jerry Flynn and the members of the original Blue Ridge Waters (Chris Cooper & Kevin Scharfe). This is the trio that Dillabough began his carreer with in the mid 70's. And of course;..you are invited to come and sing along as well!
"Upstairs At Ernies" is the latest development in the CP Cinema story. The original sanctuary area has been cleared of it's former arcade and gym  usages and has now become a beautiful "live" performance venue.
Local entertainer Kirk Armstrong has been appearing there recently on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Comfortable seating and a home-like atmosphere make this an appealing venue for both performers and audiences alike.
"It's great to have something like this inside!" Says Carleton Place Town Councillor Jerry Flynn. This is in reference to attempts in the past two years to stage a "live' show outdoors. In each case cold, stormy weather happened to put a damper on the turnout and festivities.
Dillabough was involved with attempting to stage Wayne Rostad's "Christmas In The Valley" show here this year but things didn't come together fast enough to make it happen this time. Rostad, his people, along with Dillabough are hoping to stage that show in Carleton Place next year.
"The advantage of this type of event is that everyone can come and indeed is encouraged to come" Dillabough says. He went on to  explain that; "Christmas is stressful for many and COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS is meant to be the type of event where one can come and just be themselves and have a good time. We need more of that in the world today and besides; the entertainment line-up isn't too shabby either." He said.
For more information contact CP Cinemas.

St. James Gate located at 111 Bridge Street will be celebrating their 5th anniversary on Dec 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!

The Carleton Place BIA is proud to announce that Bennet Chevrolet is a GOLD sponsor of the 2009 BIA Santa Claus Parade.  This year's parade will be held on Saturday Novermber 28th beginning at 5 pm and the theme of the parade is "A Christmas Melody".  The annual parade is in support of the Lanark County Food Bank and the Christmas Basket Fund.  Eveyone is welcome for more information www.downtowncarletonplace.com or email cmcormond@carletonplace.ca .

The Carleton Place BIA is proud to announce the Carleton Place Canadian is a GOLD sponsor of the 2009 BIA Santa Claus Parade.  This year's parade will be held on Saturday Novermber 28th beginning at 5 pm and the theme of the parade is "A Christmas Melody".  The annual parade is in support of the Lanark County Food Bank and the Christmas Basket Fund.  Eveyone is welcome for more information www.downtowncarletonplace.com or email cmcormond@carletonplace.ca .

IDA Drugmart is hosting their Annual Christmas Customer Appreciation Night is Tuesday November 24^th from 5PM to 9PM. You can enjoy complimentary refreshments, goodies, free gift wrapping, a free gift with every purchase and lots of in-store draws. You can also save 20% off all Purchases *exclusions Prescriptions, baby formula, food, gift cards, photofinishing, stamps and lottery.

The Real Wool Shop located on Franktown Road is Celeberating 30 Years in business on Saturday November 7th.  You can enjoy a fashion show, free draws, tours of the wool warehouse, cake and refreshments.

Congratulations to Remembrance Gift Shop located at 141 Bridge Street in raising 165 pounds of food for the Lanark County Food Bank on Tuesday November 3rd.  The owners and staff of Remembrance Gift Shop would like to thank all those who particpated in their "Open House" and who contributed to the collection of food.

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 and6 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.

Join the Carleton Heritage Inn on Saturday October 24th and "Meet the Chef" and try their new menu!  Twenty Years ago in a small town outside London, England Diego Restrepo embarked on a career which would soon become a life long passion.  A move to Sao Paulo Brazil afforded him the opportunity to experience the cultural diversities of the city, and the opportunity to join forces with a Japanese restaurateur and expand his culinary skills in yet another direction.  He humbly accredits his success to the unique blending of unusual spices and uncommon ingredients in a wonderful and flavorful new way!  Come and experience an exciting new menu which showcases Diego's travels, from London England to New York, on to the Canadian Rockies, and now to his new home at the Carleton Heritage Inn.  Where Magazine awarded him the "New Comers Award" in 2007, and with he exciting new plans yet to be unveiled at the Inn, you can be we haven't heard the last of this wonderful new chef!  Imagine a fantastic selection of sumptuous appetizers and entrees, and a diverse new wine portfolio savored in the new "Poppy's Wine Bar and Grill"

Look for the advertisement in October 22, 2009 edition of the Canadian Gazette so that you can receive 50% off food until November 15, 2009.

The BIA once again will be sponsoring the 2009 Maskeraid Halloween Parade in downtown Carleton Place on Saturday October 24th beginning at 7 pm.  The parade will begin at the Heritage Mall (by Read's Book Shop) and end at Bridge and Mill Street by the town hall.  Please find the attached parade registration form, so that your organization can particpate in this years parade.

2009 Halloween Maskeraid Registration Form

THANK YOU CARLETON FORD FOR SUPPORTING THE 2009 BIA SANTA CLAUS PARADE!

The Carleton Place BIA is proud to annouce that Carleton Ford, is a GOLD Sponsor of the 2009 BIA Santa Claus Parade.  This years parade theme is a "Christmas Melody" and will be held on Saturday Novembe 28th beginning at 5 pm.  For more information on the parade www.downtowncarletonplace.com or email cmcormond@carletonplace.ca.

The Carleton Place BIA is proud to announce the EMC/Record News is a GOLD sponsor of the 2009 BIA Santa Claus Parade.  This year's parade will be held on Saturday Novermber 28th beginning at 5 pm and the theme of the parade is "A Christmas Melody".  The annual parade is in support of the Lanark County Food Bank and the Christmas Basket Fund.  Eveyone is welcome for more information www.downtowncarletonplace.com or email cmcormond@carletonplace.ca .

THANK YOU CARLETON PLACE IDA FOR SUPPORTING THE BIA MASKERAID HALLOWEEN PARADE FOOD BANK COLLECTION!

The Carleton Place IDA Drugmart is supporting the BIA Maskeraid Halloween Parade collection  for the Lanark County Food Bank.  If you have a donation of a non-perishable item, please drop it off at the IDA Drugmart in the Carleton Place Mews located on Lansdowne Avenue.  Food will be collected from the IDA the day of the Maskeraid Parade.

The Carleton Place BIA is pleased to announce the Scotiabank of Carleton Place is a Bronze Sponsor of the 2009 Santa Claus Parade.  This year's parade theme is "A Christmas Melody" and will be on Saturday November 28th at 5 pm. 

October 3^rd Donna Rowsell and Shirley Doucet wish to invite everyone to the Grand Opening of Manely Horses located at 113 Bridge Street.  A ribbon cutting and tour of the new store will begin at 10 am.

The Carleton Place BIA and Arts Carleton Place co--sponsored the event Sounds of Downtown on Saturday September 13th.  This event was co-ordinated in an effort to raise funds for the awards program for high school students entering into post secondary education in the field of the arts.  The total funds raised from the event Sounds of Downtown for the high school awards program was $6.300.

Both the BIA and Arts Carleton Place would like to thank you for participating in this years event.

The 2009 BIA Sponsored Maskeraid and Santa Claus Parades

September 2009

Dear Business Owners, Schools, Church and Community Groups.

Support the Local Food Bank and Parade for Aid!

The Carleton Place community can register a one-of-a-kind float today for an event exclusive to Carleton Place – the Maskeraid  Parade on October 24, 2009.  In support of the Lanark County Food Bank, the 5^th annual Halloween Parade features dozens of ghoulish floats and participants along with hundreds of costumed spectators.

Beginning at 7:00 pm., the parade kicks off at the Heritage Mall on Lansdowne Avenue, travels down Lansdowne and onto Bridge Street, and ends a Mill Street by the Town Hall.

Merchants of Carleton Place and the surrounding area can help   make this fall event a ground breaking success by submitting a float that reflects the fall harvest or Halloween theme.

Join the largest Santa Claus Parade in the Ottawa Valley!

Ho Ho Hone your organizations creative skills this Christmas season and register a festive float for the largest evening Santa Claus Parade in the Ottawa Valley on Saturday November 28, 2009

According to CFRA radio group, the parade draws a crowd of 10,000 people to watch the train of spectacular floats, all of which will reflect this year’s theme of “A Christmas Melody”. The parade begins at 5:00 pm at Carambeck School and travels up the town’s main thoroughfare, Bridge Street.  This event is also in support of the Lanark County Food Bank.

Sincerely,

Cathie McOrmond

Carleton Place BIA

613-257-8049

cmcormond@carletonplace.ca

www.downtowncarletonplace.com

The Granary is having a Grand Re-Opening on Saturday September 19th.  There will be free cake and refreshements and a door prize.  In addition, anyone who spends $30 gets a chance to pop a baloon to get an additonal 5 to 50% off. 

For more details contact The Granary at denacomley@gmail.com

The BIA and the Canadian Cancer Society welcome Steps Against Breast Cancer to downtown Carleton Place on Saturday, September 19. The non-competitive, five-kilometer, fundraising walk takes place in communities across Ontario to raise money for breast cancer research, and to celebrate survivors and remember those who lost the battle.

Over the years, the BIA has been loosely involved with the annual event but the Cancer Society has decided to heighten the BIA’s participation in several ways. The BIA will contribute to advertising, provide registration and pledge forms at the office location, and on the event day, participants will walk most of the BIA’s downtown district.

Beginning at the Mill Street Youth Centre, the walk will run through most of the BIA district and end back at its origin. BIA businesses have shown their support for the walk in previous years by creating pink window displays.

The walk is a great opportunity to showcase BIA businesses and what downtown Carleton Place has to offer. We hope that this September, more members have the chance to get involved. A framed certificate will be awarded on the day of the walk to the merchant with the most-decorated and pinkest storefront.

BIA members can also support the walk through active participation, either individually or with a workplace team. Registration forms are available at the Carleton Place Town Hall, The Granary, Ferguson Graphics and TD Canada Trust.

In conjunction with the walk, a barbecue will take place outside of the youth centre and all are welcome to attend. Proceeds from the barbecue will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

For further details on the walk and how you can get involved, including donating your products or services, contact Gerry or Elizabeth Leger by phone at 613-257-5401 or e-mail at e_g_leger@hotmail.com.

The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital is hosting a Giant Book Sale at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Basement located at 39 Bridge Street.  This event will occur on Friday September 18th from 7-9 pm and on Saturday September 19th from 9 am until 6 pm.  There will be thousands of gently used books at bargain prices from authors sucha as Stephen King, Laurel K. Hamilton, Dean Koontz, John Grisham, Dick Francis, Agatha Christie, Dan Brown, Michael Connelly, Richard North Patterson and many more.  For more information contact Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation 613-257-2200 ext 856 or email ctroy@carletonplacehosp.com

Ballygiblins located at 151 Bridge Street in Downtown Carleton Place 613-253-7400 www.ballygiblins.ca  .

Cordon Bleu Comes to Downtown Carleton Place - Roger Weldon and Derek Levesque of Ballygiblin's Restaurant and Pub would like to welcome Christa Martin to the Bally's team.   Originally from Nova Scotia, she trained as a Pastry Chef at the prestigious Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School in Ottawa.  Christa hopes to add to the already eclectic menu at Ballygiblins with her own twist on both traditional and exotic deserts.

Ballygiblins, a Carleton Place favorite, is located in downtown Carleton Place on historic Bridge Street.  They are committed to Green Business Practices and the Slow Food Movement with seasonally inspired menus using local-produced food. 

Are you a student looking for volunteer hours?

The Carleton Place BIA needs tons of helping hands to plan and facilitate events, promote businesses, and complete many administrative tasks throughout the year. If you are a student looking to complete your 40 hours of mandatory community service to graduate high school, contact the BIA today at 613-257-8049 or e-mail cmcormond@carletonplace.ca. Your name will be added to our volunteer sheet and you will be contacted to help in the office or in upcoming events.

Buy BIA Bucks Now!

The BIA Buck - a five-dollar bill that consumers can use in downtown Carleton Place - is the unique currency for our community used to promote the downtown as a shopping destination, where delicious food, beautiful crafts and all shopping needs await you. The currency is an economic booster to town merchants and encourage consumers to support local businesses. BIA Bucks are a perfect Christmas present for all ages and can be redeemed at any business within the BIA.

You can buy BIA Bucks today at the BIA Office (located in Town Hall), The Granary, or Valley Design. Call Cathie McOrmond at 613-257-8049 for more information.

Win 1 of 7 tickets for Movies on the Mississippi!

Go to the BIA's 'Contact' page and submit your name, phone number and e-mail address to have a chance to win a ticket for the summer's newest and most exciting event. Winners will be announced and contacted by Friday, August 14th.

From August 17 -20, small-town Canada meets Metropolitan glam as CP Cinemas in Carleton Place plays host to Movies on the Mississippi: A Series of Independent Films. Eight films will be showcased as well as red carpet premieres and actor meet and greets.

Public Notice

From Friday July 31 until Monday August 2nd the boat launch on Lake Avenue West in Carleton Place will be closed to the public.

Scaptease our local Scrapbooking Store would like to thank the following businesses for their participation in their Craft Room Makeover contest and our Scrapbooking Weekend Giveaway.  These businesses donated their products, services or cash in order to provide our winner Josie McGillis with her newly organized and decorated scrapbooking room.\

Thank you to the following;  Apple Cheeks, Carleton Cleaners Ltd., Tomahawk Technologies Inc., Ralph Shaw, Realtor, The Book Gallery, Chapman & Sons Painting, Curtis Stever, Contstruction Technician, Surrounding Memories, Sandy's Burgers & Caribbean Delights, Advertising Identity, St James Gate, Read's Book Shop, Lux Photographic Services Inc., The Carleton Heritage Inn, PSOD Designs, Sol Satification Reflexogy.

For more information on Scraptease - your local Scrapbooking Store www.scraptease.ca and they are located at 156 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2V7 or they can be reached at 613-257-7300.

4th Annual Bridge St. Bazaar Hits Carleton Place!

The day is finally here. The annual Bridge St. Bazaar welcomes participants, residents, and visitors to Meet Us "downtown" On The Mississippi this Saturday, August 1st for a community extravaganza, host to an endless list of activities and attractions for every age. Kids can start their day off right with a huge pancake breakfast cooked by the Masons from 9:00a.m. to noon. Check out the Kidz Zone sponsored by Giant Tiger and Girl Guides for clowns and face painting, or dig in to the returning Worm Farm. Artisans and crafters will offer a world of treasures at discount prices - it's day of unlimited shopping on a jam-packed street. An entertainment stage with country and rock music and dance demonstrations throughout the event will keep everyone on Bridge St. for the entire day. But the fun doesn't have to end at 4:00p.m. Jump on a pontoon boat docked at the end of Bridge St. and ride across the Mississippi River to the Riverside Jam, a three-day country festival. 

Here are the details:

• Runs from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
• Set-up begins at 7:30a.m.
• Bridge St. will be closed to vehicular traffic
• Over 140 vendors have registered
• For more information, contact Cathie McOrmond or Meredith Healey at 613-257-8049 or e-mail cmcormond@carletonplace.ca 

Directions from Ottawa:

Take Highway 417 West. Take exit 145 towards Carleton Place. Once you reach Carleton Place, turn right at the second set of lights on to Franktown Road. Franktown Road turns into Moore Street. Moore Street turns into Bridge Street.

The 4th Annual Bridge Street Bazaar welcomes the following performers to the entertainment stage on Saturday, August 1st:

• Star Fire
• No Regrets
• Breanna Lawrenson
• Mike Maher
• Caitlin Morten
• Random Play (also playing at The Thirsty Moose in the evening) 

POWER OUTAGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

On Sunday, August 9, Hydro One will be working on Victoria Street and will have to cut power on the west side of Bridge Street from 7:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. We are sorry for the inconvenience.  

Report a Vandalism Act!

Since the beginning of summer, the BIA has filed three police reports on vandalism. If merchants in the BIA are witnessing or dealing with acts of vandalism and would like the police to be notified, they need to file a report with the BIA office AS SOON AS the vandalism has been found. Thank you.

BIA partners with the Canadian Cancer Society!

Although the BIA has loosely been involved with the Annual Steps Against Breast Cancer, the Cancer Society has decided to heighten our participation in this September's event. More information to come in this August's newsletter!

Attention Downtown Businesses!

The BIA office is currently assembling the 500 Riverside Jam bags to be distributed during the Riverside Jam weekend (Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2) to campers. Any business within the BIA that would like to include coupons, promotional material, etc. to the bags, please submit the material by July 15 to Cathy McOrmond or Meredith Healey at the BIA office. 

Thank you!

Available window space?

The BIA office is currently distributing posters advertising the August 1st Bridge Street Bazaar at which hundreds of vendors will sell their wares to visiting locals and out-of-towners. To help promote the community's summer sidewalk sale by showcasing the Bazaar Poster in your business window, please contact Cathy McOrmond or Meredith Healey at 613-257-8049 or by e-mail cmcormond@carletonplace.ca.

Thank you!

Garbage Stickers are officially available for pick up!  Tenants must get stickers from their landlords.  The Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  In order to pick up garbage stickers you mus show ID with your address on it.

Congratulations Ferguson Graphics!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Print Shop/Copy/Fax category.  

Congratulations Munroe's Shoe Repair!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Shoe Repair category.

Congratulations Carleton Place Tailoring!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Tailor/Seamstress category.

Congratulations Country Cab!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Taxi Service category.

Congratulations Bud's Taxi!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Taxi Service category.

Congratulations Curves!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Weight Loss Clinic category and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Fitness Centre category.

Congratulations Flint's Appliances and Electronics!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Appliance Store category.

Congratulations The Miller's Tale!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Book Store category.

Congratulations Sinders Bridal House!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Bridal Shop category.

Congratulations Paul Nelson Photography!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Diamond Award in the Favourite Camera Shop category, the Diamond Award in the Favourite Photography & Photo Equipment category, and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Picture Framing category.

Congratulations Remembrance Shop!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Cards, Stationary and Gifts category.

Congratulations Carleton Place IDA Drug Mart!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Platinum Award in the Favourite Cards, Stationary and Gifts category, Diamond Award in the Favourite Drug Store category, and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Pharmacist category.

Congratulations Nancy's Impressions!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Formal Wear category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Women's Clothing and Accessories category.  

Congratulations Price Chopper!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Fresh Fruit & Veggies category and the Gold Award in the Favourite Grocery Store category.

Congratulations The Blossom Shop!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Gift Baskets category.

Congratulations Home Hardware!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Hardware Store category and the Gold Award in the Favourite Paint & Decorating category.

Congratulations Dack's Jewellers!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Jeweller category.

Congratulations Heritage Optometric Clinic!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Optical category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Optician category.

Congratulations Valley Design Company!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Paint & Decorating category.

Congratulations Pet Valu!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Pet Store category.

Congratulations Surrounding Memories Framing!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Picture Framing category.

Congratulations Graham's Shoes!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Shoes category.

Congratulations Real Wool Shop!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Summer Sports/Winter Sports category and the Gold Award in the Favourite Women's Clothing & Accessories category.

Congratulations Vacuum Service Outlet!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Vacuums category.

Congratulations Bonnie and Company!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Women's Clothing & Accessories category.

Congratulations Dr. Cameron Ellis!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Dentist category.

Congratulations Dr. Rita Trinka!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Dentist category.

Congratulations Dr. Potvin!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite General Practitioner category.  

Congratulations Dr. Ian Edmison!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Optician category and the Gold Award in the Favourite Optometrist category.

Congratulations Dr. St. George!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Optician category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Optometrist category.

Congratulations Dr. Tanya Litwiller!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Optometrist category.

Congratulations Carleton Auto Parts!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Auto Parts category.

Congratulations NAPA Auto Parts!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Auto Parts category.

Congratulations!  to the Winners of the

Downtown Canada Day Window Display Decoration Winners

1st Prize - Sandy's Burger, Fries and Carribean Delights, won 1/2 page advertisement in the Canadian/Gazette Newspaper valued at $400

2nd Prize - Scraptease, won 1/4 page advertisement in the Canadian/Gazette Newspaper valued at $200.

3rd Prize - Natural Pet Food Store 1/8 page advertisement in the Canadian/Gazette Newspaper valued at $96.

The Carleton Place BIA thanks all businesses who participated in the Downtown Canada Day Window Display Contest. 

Congratulations Ballygiblin's!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Diamond Award - Favourite All-Around Restaurant, Gold Award - Favourite Dessert, Gold Award - Favourite Fine Dining, Platinum Award - Favourite Fish & Chips, Diamond Award - Favourite Hamburger, Gold Award - Favourite Lunch, Gold Award - Favourite Pasta, Diamond Award - Favourite Ribs, Diamond Award - Favourite Steak & Grill.

Congratulations Tim Hortons!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Diamond award - Favourite Bagels, Diamond Award - Favourite Cup of Coffee, Platinum Award - Favourite Cinnamon Buns, Diamond Award - Favourite Muffins.  

Congratulations Gourmet Restaurant!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Breakfast category.

Congratulations Good Food Company!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Gold Award - Favourite Breakfast, Diamond Award - Favourite Dessert, Diamond Award - Favourite Lunch, Gold Award - Favourite Lunch, Diamond Award - Favourite Pasta, Diamond Award - Favourite Sandwiches

Congratulations Carleton Heritage Inn!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Diamond Award - Favourite Buffet, Diamond Award - Favourite Salad Bar, Diamond Award - Favourite Banquet Facilities, Diamond Award - Favourite Hotel/Motel

Congratulations Hing Wah Restaurant!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Buffet category.

Congratulations Granary Natural Foods!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the following awards:

Platinum Award - Favourite Bulk Food Restaurants, Gold Award - Favourite Bulk Food Shopping, Diamond Award - Favourite Specialty Groceries, Platinum Award - Favourite Health Food.

Congratulations KFC!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Chicken Wings category.

Congratulations House of Fong Restaurant!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Chinese Restaurant category.

Congratulations Hing Wah Restaurant!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Chinese Restaurant category.

Congratulations Canadian Cafe!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Chinese Restaurant category.

Congratulations Read's Book Shop!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Cup of Coffee category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Book Store category.

Congratulations The Eating Place!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Dessert category and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Lunch category.

Congratulations Subway!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Fast Food category and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Sandwiches category.

Congratulations Slackoni's!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Fine Dining category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Italian Restaurant category.

Congratulations St. James Gate Pub!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Fish & Chips category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Outdoor Patio category.

Congratulations Suds!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Hot Dogs category.

Congratulations Main St. Suds!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Outdoor Patio category.

Congratulations Milano Pizza!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Best Pizza category.

Congratulations Brush Strokes!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Art Gallery category.

Congratulations Ernie Place!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Billiards category.

Congratulations Visions Bowling Alley!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Bowling Alley category.

Congratulations Carleton Place Cinema!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Movie Theatre category.

Congratulations to The Thirsty Moose!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Pub category and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Sports Bar category.

Congratulations Collins Barrow!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Accounting Firm category.

Congratulations Kelly Huibers McNeely Chartered Accountants!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Accounting Firm category.

Congratulations Nephin & Winter Accountants!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Accounting Firm category.

Congratulations Carleton Place Tailoring!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Alteration/Tailoring category.

Congratulations Alan Jones!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Attorney/Law Office category.

Congratulations Kenneth J. Bennett Law Office!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Attorney/Law Office category.

Congratulations Royal Bank!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Bank/Trust Company category and the Platinum Award in the Favourite Mortgage Broker category.

Congratulations CIBC!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Bank/Trust Company category.

Congratulations Carleton Place Winery!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Brew Your Own Beer/Wine category.

Congratulations Carleton Cleaners!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Dry Cleaner category.

Congratulations Scotiabank!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Financial Planning category.

Congratulations Taoist Tai-Chi!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Fitness Club category.

Congratulations Curves For Women!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Fitness Club (Women) category.  

Congratulations to The Blossom Shop!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Floral Shop category.  

Congratulations Alan R. Barker Funeral Home!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Funeral Home category.

Congratulations Canadian Tire!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Gas Station category.

Congratulations Essentials Health & Beauty Spa!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Hair Salon/Barber Shop category.

Congratulations Tease Styling!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Hair Salon/Barber Shop category.

Congratulations Home Hardware!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Home Improvement category.

Congratulations Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Insurance Company category.

Congratulations State Farm!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Gold Award in the Favourite Insurance Company category.

Congratulations Valley Design Company!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Interior Design category.

Congratulations Alpha Mixed Martial Arts!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Platinum Award in the Favourite Martial Arts Club category.

Congratulations SRC!

From the BIA and downtown merchants for receiving the Diamond Award in the Favourite Music Instruction category and the Diamond Award in the Favourite Musical Instruments category.

The IDA 50 Plus Day has been changed from Wed.July 1st
to Thursday July 2nd.
Receive 20% off all purchases.
exclusions will apply.
see store for details.

IDA is OPEN Wednesday July 1, 10am-5pm

The First Saturday of the month is "Student Day"
Show your student card and
Receive 20% off Cosmetics, skincare and fragrances.

The Joy of Tanning located at 150-152 Bridge Street is under new ownership.  The Joy of Tanning provides tanning services, relaxation massage, waxing, full hair service, manicure, pedicures, and jewellery.  Birthday Parties and girl spa days are also apart of the great line of services the Joy of Tanning offers.

The Carleton Place IDA Drug Mart has expanded and is having a Grand Opening to show off their new store.  In-store specials, demos and sampling will be available.  The cosmetic and gift departments will provide a gift with a purchase for Mothers Day.  Lots of in-store draws.  Join everyone at IDA Drug Mart for Cake and beverages and Celebrate this exiting NEW IDA DRUG MART.

YOU CAN USE THE NEW TOWN BRAND TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS!  LET US SHOW YOU HOW!

BRANDING WORKSHOPS
Town Hall Auditorium
Tuesday May 5 from 1-3pm   
Tuesday May 12 from 8-10am
RSVP
Julie@cpchamber.com        cmcormond@carletonplace.ca      mblakeley@carletonplace.ca

SRC Music presents a new "SUMMER ROCK CAMP"
for students aged 12 - 18
runs from Mon - Fri, 9am to 4:30 pm, choice of either: July 13th to July 17th or Aug. 10th to 14th,
this camp is designed to create original pieces of music, & perform the new creations on the last day
Deadline June 1st, 2009; to register or get more info:
contact  Lisa at 613-253-0263 or srcmusiclessons@bellnet.ca or
SRC Music located at 124 Moore St., Carleton Place

The Carleton Place and District Youth Centre is holding a photography special on April 18, 2009 at the Youth Centre (Old Fire Hall). Photography is provided by Dempsey Studios. The cost per picture is $20.00.   The pictures can be as a couple; or with your pet. You can also get your hair and makeup done and have a glamour photo taken.
If you want more details contact:
Angela Dempsey
Program Director
Carleton Place and District Youth Centre
25 Mill St, Carleton Place, ON
613-257-8901

Everyone is Invited!

Ernie's Pool Hall and Arcade located at 17 Albert (beside the Carleton Place Cinema's) will have their Grand Opening on Saturday April 4th.

The Heroes Lounge is re-locating on Saturday April 4th, to 17 Albert Street.  The Heroes Lounge will partner with Ernie's Arcade and Pool Hall to create a great youth experience. For more information call The Heroe's Lounge at 613-253-7577.

Everyone is welcome to The Heroes Lounge in this new exciting location.

Curves for Woman located at 74 Bridge Street in downtown Carleton Place supports the Lanark County Food Bank

Now Curves is working for you and your budget and your community.  There's never been a better time to join than during the Curves Food Drive.  The 30 minute cirucit works every major muscle group so you can burn up to 500 calories.  It's good for everyone.

JOIN FREE WHEN YOU DONATE A BAG OF GROCERIES.
CALL 613-257-8607 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Kristy Klawitter is an Event Management student from Algonquin College.  Kristy will be doing a co-op placement with the Carleton Place BIA for 6 weeks, helping out with the planning of community events such as Pitch-In week.  A political science graduate from the University of Guelph, Kristy enjoys being involved in community endeavors and hopes to translate this into her career.  Kristy is from Kirkland Lake, a rural community in northern Ontario and therefore appreciates the importance of a close-knit community.  

The Natural Pet foods at 61 Bridge Street has expanded.  The pet store is now offering dog training with experienced dog trainer Sharlene Manderson.  Sharlene is a CKC licensed obedience and rally'oJudge.  She also competes in obedience, rally 'o and agility with her own dogs.  Classes are being offered Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons starting Thursday January 22nd (4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm) and Sunday January 25th (11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm) Competitive obedience is also offered. 

Pre-registration for all classes is expected, payment by cash, visa, master ard or debit call 613-253-PETS (7387)

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2008 Christmas "12 Days of BIA Buck Give Away".  Each day starting December 13th to December 24th $50 in BIA Buck were given radomly to downtown customers in appreciation of their shopping in the downtown.  The following locations and winners were award $50 in BIA Bucks to spend in the downtown.

Starting December 20th through until January 3rd Tim Horton's is offering Free Holiday Skating and it is located at the Neelin Street Community Center.  The times for free skating is as follows;
December 20th 2-3pm
December 21st 2-3pm
December 22nd 1:30-2:30pm
December 23rd 1:30-2:30pm
December 27th 2-3pm
December 28th 2-3pm
December 29th 1:30-2:30pm
December 30th 1:30-2:30pm
January 2nd 2-3pm
January 3rd 2-3pm

December 12, 2008

The Carleton Place BIA Presents

A Nativity Concert and Festive Caroling

An outdoor live Nativity concert on Lansdowne Avenue (beside the Tim Horton's) including live animals, fire barrels, hot chocolate and a shuttle service (provided by the Waterside Retirement Community).  Afterwards, celebrate the spirit of Christmas through festive caroling brought to you by the volunteer musicians of your community.

Nativity Concert 6-7pm, Caroling 7-9pm

Donations are accepted for the Christmas Basket Fund.

For more information contact cmcormond@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-8049.

On December 1st the Natural Pet Food Store located at 61 Bridge Street will be expanding their services.  They will be  having a grand re-opening for their NEW GROOMING FACILITY.   There will also be 10% off everything in the store on December 1st!

The Carleton Place BIA is excited to announce the Ottawa Region Media Group a division of Metroland Group Ltd./The Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills Weekender are Platinum sponsors of the 2008 Santa Claus Parade "A Toy Box Christmas". 

This years parade will be on Saturday November 29th and will begin at 5 pm starting at Townline and Bridge Street.  We hope to see you there!

The Carleton Place BIA would like to thank IDA Drugmart for being a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Santa Claus Parade.  This years parade theme is a "A Toy Box Christmas".

The Carleton Place BIA would like to thank TD Canada Trust for their platinum sponsorship of the 2008 Santa Claus Parade.  TD Canada Trust will be sponsoring the Notre Dame High School and the Carleton Place High School Band floats.

The Carleton Place BIA would like to thank RONA Cashway for their bronze sponsorship of the 2008 Santa Claus parade "A Toy Box Christmas".   All sponsorship money goes towards marching bands, high school bands, and our community bands.

The Carleton Place BIA is excited to announce the Carleton Place and District Civitan Club is a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Santa Claus Parade.  This sponsorship money will go towards the hiring of community, high school and marching bands for the musical entertainment of the parade.

The Carleton Place BIA is excited to announce the EMC/Record Newspaper is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2008 BIA sponsored Santa Claus.  This years Santa Claus parade theme is "A Toy Box Christmas" and we encourage all of our community to become participants or spectators in this years parade.

The Carleton Place BIA is excited to announce that Valley Design is one of the 2008 Santa Claus Parade Sponsors.  This years sponsor money is being raised for musical entertainment in the parade.

The Carleton Place BIA would like to thank the Carleton Place Winery for being one of the sponsors of this years Santa Claus Parade.

Merry Christmas to Everyone from Downtown Carleton Place.

Join Read Book Shop in their Celebration of their 3rd Anniversary!  Drop in any time on Wednesday November 26th for free coffee and draws, special discounts and great Christmas Gift Ideas!  Sweet Alternatives' Book signing and sampling with Allison Wood from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Reads Book Shop is located at 130 Lansdowne Avenue in -arleton Place 613-257-7323.

The Carleton Place IDA is hosting their Annual Customer Appreciation Night Tuesday November 25th from 5- 9 pm.  Most items in the store will be 20% off with the exception of pharmacy, and post office.

Everyone is Welcome!

Yvonnne and George Kilpatrick of the Blossom Shop located at 167 Bridge Street are excited to honour Beth Port for her 25 years service to their organization.  A open house will be held at the Blossom Shop on Friday November 6th from noon until 4 pm and refreshments will be available in Beths honour.

Congratulations to Ingrid Slatta of Willowmere Spa for being the winner of the "BEST PINK DISPAY"  in downtown Carleton Place.  The Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer fundraising effort for the Canadian Cancer Society raised $10,000 this year.  The 5k walk was held on September 20th and an outpouring of community involvment was demonstrated this year. 

The efforts of all businesses and citizens of the community are appreciated and the "Taking Steps Again Breast Cancer" committee looks forward to working with everyone next year.

The Carleton Place BIA is excited that despite rainy October 25th the Maskeraid Festival Chilli Cook Off, sponsored by the Mason raised $105 for the Carleton Place Girl Guides.

There were ten diffrent pots to choose chilli from. The three categories were HOT, REGULAR, and SPECIAL.  Ballygiblins took the overall Hot Class and it was hot!  The regular class was tied by the Ale House and Slackoni's lots of comments on the smokey flavour of Slackoni's.  The special class was tied by the Ale House and the Holistic Cooking Academy.  Curtis Geroux of the Ale House presented the best vegetarian and it was fantastic!

Thank you to the Mason for sponsoring the Chilli Cook Off and for contributing to a local non profit organization THE Carleton Place Girl Guides, from the Maskeraid Festival Event planners the Carleton Place BIA and the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills.

Working together to make our community a great place to work, live and play!

The Carleton Place BIA and the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills would like to thank the Bantam B "AMBUSH" hockey team for participating in the Maskeraid Festival on Saturday October 25th.  The hockey players despite the rain raised $256, which will go towards the team participating in hockey tournaments this 2008/2009 season.

The Maskeraid Festival sponsors the Carleton Place BIA and the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills would like to thank Donna Maher for organizing and running the skeleton scavenger hunt.  A special thank you to the Sweetpeas Childrens Consignment Store for suppling space for this terrific event on Saturday October 25th. 

Rain or shine, Carleton Place is a great place to live, work and play!

Many of the downtown BIA businesses participated in the 2008 Scarecrow Contest.  This years winners are

Valley Design - Largest Scarecrow

Grahams Shoes - Most Traditional Scarecrow

Scotiabank of Carleton Plae - Most Creative Scarecrow

The Good Food Company - The Scariest Scarecrow

Thank you all of the business that participated and the BIA encourage everyone to take a walk downtown and have a look at all the creative work that has been done.

The Carleton Place BIA welcomes Sandy and Jay Bisnauth the new owners of Sandy's Burgers & Carribean Delight (the former Katchups) located at 58 Bridge Street in downtown Carleton Place.  They can be reached at 613-257-0009.

Sweetpeas Consigment store owned and operated by Bill and Vicki Long has relocated to 120 Bridge Street (the former Three Sisters location).  Sweetpeas will be open for business in their new location on October 1st.

Summer Nails a professional nail care location will open on October 1st and is located at 163 B Bridge Street in downtown Carleton Place.  Summer Nails is offering a 15% discount from October 1st to October 22nd and their store hours are Monday to Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 p.m., Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Summer Nails can be reached at 613-257-1896.

Are You Pink Enough?  On Saturday, September 20th, the Candian Cancer Society will be having its third annual taking Steps Against Breast Cancer 5km Walk.  This event will begin at 1 pm and consists of a 5 km walk through Carleton Place on a route that takes particpants up and down Bridge Street.  Please come out and help support this event by proving how "pink" you are.

TAKING STEPS AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Saturday September 20th - TAKING STEPS AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

Scaptease is looking for your layouts and photos! Do you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer?  An angel, a survivor or someone currently in treatement?  Help us honour them by providing us with a photo of themor a layout that you have done.  All submissions will be featured as part of our window display this weekend during the Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk here in Carleton Place.  (All layouts and photos will be returned by the end of the month).  Please drop them off at SCAPtease at 156 Bridge Street, no later than 6pm on Friday September 19th.

The Mississippi Ale House welcomes you to their house on Saturday August 23rd.  The Grand Opening will include Bands,  30 cent wings, prizes, all day noon until closing and there will be no cover charge. The Mississippi Ale House is located at 142 Bridge Street in Carleton Place and they can be reached at 613-253-7066.

SRC Music's 10th Anniversary Parking Lot Party! Will be on Saturday Augut 16th noon until 4 pm with live entertainment, free cake and juice.  SRC Music is offering 10% of all inventory in stock on August 16th only.  Performances will be by music students and teachers including Barry Buse, SRC Dave Moulton and Caitlin Morton.  Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the day at 124 Moore Street in Carleton Place.  For more information call 613-257-0263.

People First of Carleton Place and We Care About our Town will be hosting a "Kory-Walk-A-Thon" on Wednesday August 13th from noon until 1 pm.  The walk-a-thon will begin at Carambeck School and travel down Bridge Street and will end at the Price Choppers parking lot.  Everyone is invited to participate.   If you would like to register for the walk-a-thon contact koryearle@hotmail.com.

As part of the Sounds of Downtown festivities on Sept 6, an event will be hosted called `Friends of Scoon` at the Heritage Inn.  The purpose of the event is to celebrate the life of Dale Scoon Scott. The concept is quite simple - musicians and the general public congregate at the Heritage Inn, tell some Scoon Stories and have some fun - just like Scoon would like it.  Sounds of Downtown pass holders are guaranteed free admission- a cover charge of $10 applies to non pass holders .  The Heritage Inn has graciously offered up dinners for two and their honeymoon suite as door prizes.  The Blossom Shop has kicked in with a dozen roses for the honeymoon suite winners. 

We are accepting door prizes and promise to actively promote any such contributions the night of the event.  Any individual or company wishing to donate a door prize should simply sign up at the Heritage  Inn (Main Street Suds). 
Each person attending the event will be eligible for a door prize ticket.  All participating musicians will receive THREE door prize tickets as an expression of gratitude from the organizers of the event.  Anyone planning on attending the event should arrive EARLY.  Advance tickets will be available at the Heritage Inn and are strongly
encouraged given the anticipated response to the event.

The response from area musicians has been very positive - some are altering their schedules to ensure their participation. No musician (amateur or professional) will be refused - all we ask is that they
sign up at the Heritage Inn well before Sept 6 so that we can properly
 manage the event.   The current plan is to have at least two stages set up within the
Heritage Inn for the event.  If the response from musicians keeps
growing a third stage will be set up so that those in attendance can
rotate from set to set and enjoy a wide variety of music - all in
memory of Scoon. 

Net proceeds of the event will be donated to the Carleton Place
Hospital Foundation.  Please note that because of the expected turnout
 and limited space, seating will be very limited - the focus is on
 mingling and swapping Scoon stories. 

The second annual Holistic Cooking Academy of Canada Ottawa Valley Pie Contest at the Carleton Heritage Inn on Saturday August 2nd from 11 am to 1 pm.  Bring your pies by 10:30 am, a public ballot will be available for voters to vote on the winning pie.  $100 to the top winner of five pies will go to their favorite charity.   Categories for the pies are double crust, latice pies, gluten fre crusts and merinque pies.  There will be 1st, 2nd and 3r place ribbons available.

The Willowmere Day Spa located at 128 Bridge Street will holding its Grand Opening on August 1st and 2nd to coincide with the Riverside Jam and the Bridge Street Bazaar.  A ribbon cutting will be on Friday August 1st beginning at 11:30 am.  They will be offering mini services and product sampling to all who stop by.  For more information contact 613-253-2220 or www.willowmeredayspa.ca.

Congratulations!

Victoria Fraser from Scraptease has a had a baby on July 23rd at 2:15 a.m.  His name is Bromley Hugh Neill Fraser and Mom and Baby are doing great.

You're Invited!  Tomahawk Technologies is celebrating 10 years of business with an open house and they hope you can come.  A BBQ and tour of the offices located at 92 Bridge Street will be available.  You can meet the people who keep everything running smoothly. Tomahawk has come along way in 10 years, and they have a lot of people to thank for what has been accomplished.  So plan to attend the Tomahawk Technologies open house on Saturday July 19th from 11 am until 2 pm at 92 Bridge St. for more information contact 613-257-4141 or email info@tomahawk.ca 

The Carleton Place Cinema's is presenting their first midnight screening  of the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight" the night of Wednesday July 17th.  People are encourage to come in costume, great prizes will be availalble.  Raffle tickets will also be available for a cost of $1 for a huge canvas "Dark Knight" poster and all proceeds will be given to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital new building fund.

The Grand Opening of the Joy of Tanning is on Sunday April 6th.  The Joy of Tanning is located at 152 Bridge St. and can be reached at 613-253-5200.  As part of the Joy of Tanning Grand Opening they are offering one of the following months July, August or September tanning specials will be available.  Contact the "Joy of Tanning" for more information 613-253-5200.

Brent and Lisa King owners of SRC Music on 124 Moore Street in downtown Carleton Place are celebrating 10 years in business as of July 3, 2008.  SRC is currently planning a big party to celebrate their anniversary for Saturday August 16th.  You will find live music, bands and some of the SRC music students performing along with more festivities for eveyone to enjoy.  Plan to attend the SRC part on Saturday August 16th located at 124 Moore Street.

The Fun-D-Raiser sponsored by the LCBO is in support of the "Don't Litter" spay/neuter-cat rescue on Saturday June 28th from 10 am until 5 pm.  The event will be located in the LCBO parking lot and will feature a bake sale, silent auction, fish pond, penny auction, yard sale, and balloons for the kids.  You can reserve your yard sale space for $10 each by calling Linda at 613-253-0465 all tables must be supplied by vendors.

Tracey Cransten owner/operator of "Studio 118" is inviting you to their Grand Opening on Friday Juner 13th beginning at 4 p.m.  Members of the business community are invited to come and tour the new hair design studio and enjoy snack and refreshements. 

The Carleton Place High School Band will be hosting an event at the Carleton Heritage Inn on Saturday May 31st starting at 1 p.m.    The CPHS Band welcome 45 grade 9 students and their chaperones from Charlottetown, PEI.  The band will arrive on Wednesday May 28th and depart on Tuesday June 3rd. 

Congratulations!

To the Winners of the Fit Factor Draw!

GPS:  Bill Morrison

TV:  Brian Herns

1 Year Membership at Fit Factor:  Deb Conners

Bike:  Alex Kee

Thank you to all of the Fit Factor valued customers for helping them reach their 500 members!

BIA Mechant The Heroes Lounge thanks the community for support comic book day on Saturday May 3rd.  Their free comic book day in support of Lanark County Food Bank allowed them to donate, 175 lbs of food and $30 to the food bank.

The week of April 21st, the Carleton Place BIA will sponsor and coordinate the 9th Annual Community Clean-Up.  Community groups from all around Carleton place are asked to get out and do their part in helping keep Carleton Place beautiful.  Whether it is cleaning up along town streets, your own backyard, cleaning the windows of your business or any other initiative to spruce up the community, the BIA encourages everyone to get involved.   In 2007, with the involvement of area schools, business people, town staff and other community gorups, the BIA lead event boasted more than 1500 participants getting out to clean up the debris that was left behind after witner in area parks, playgrounds, school yards, streets and community neighbourhoods. 

Keep our Community Beautiful!

The public is welcome to come and participate in the Scraptease grand opening on Saturday April 12th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Scraptease is located at 156 Bridge Street and they specialize in paper crafts, scrapbooking, rubber stamping.  Bring your own projects in to the studio to work on or sign up for a class! for more information call 613-257-7300.

Downtown Merchants and the Carleton Place BIA Welcome Keith Baldwin owner of the The Heroes Lounge to downtown Carleton Place.  The Heroes Lounge supplies comic books, hobby supplies and more at 154 Bridge Street and can be contacted at 613-253-7577 or email store@theheroeslounge.com.  Check out The Heroes Lounge on May 3rd for free comic books.

In March Rachel Kennedy a Katimavik Participant has begun her three month term with the BIA and the Town of Carleton Place.  Katimavik is a volunteer organization linking youth with community organization across Canada.  Katimavik offers young adults a chance to volunteer in three different provinces for three months each during a nine month program.

The Carleton Place BIA and Downtown Merchants congratulate BIA Merchant, Ray McLaren owner of Giant Tiger in being named the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce "2007 Business Person of the Year".

Happy 25th Anniversary to Nancy's Impressions Ladies Fashions located at 149 Bridge St. in downtown Carleton Place.  In celebration of Nancy 25th Anniversary she is inviting customers to shop at her store and receive 25% off of new spring fashions from March 6th until March 16th. 

The Ontario SuperHost Training program is being offered by the BIA, Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Carleton Place.  This provincially recognized customer service training full day workshop will be on March 4th at the Carleton Place Town Hall.  If your organization would like to register or needs more information please contact Cathie McOrmond at the Carleton Place BIA 613-257-8049 or cmcormond@carletonplace.ca.  The cost for a full day of great training is only $5.

Join "European Deserts" at 163A Bridge St. in downtown Carleton Place for their Grand Opening on March 1st starting at 1 p.m.  European Deserts offers roasted nuts & corn, European desserts, wedding & anniversary, birthday cakes.  They cater deserts for banquets, and corporate events.  If you want to order call 613-253-4743 and leave a detailed message.

YOUR INVITED!  to the Carleton Place Scotiabank Anniversary Party.  The Scotiabank is celebrating 125 years in the community.   The party begins on Friday February 15th starting at 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Refreshments will be served and the Scotiabank Staff will be on hand to personally thank you for your business over the years.

The Scotiabank is located at 85 Bridge St. Carleton Place, 613-253-4500.

Kelly Hubers McNeely Professonal Corporation have moved to 9 Emily Street in Carleton Place.  You are invited to their open house on February 7th from 4-7 p.m.

Kelly Hubers McNeely Professonal Corporation have moved to 9 Emily Street in Carleton Place.  You are invited to their open house on February 7th from 4-7 p.m.

The Facade Improvement Program is back for 2008. Once again the Town of Carleton Place and the BIA are contributing funds for downtown merchants/property owners to access funds to improve their store front facade.  The successful program ran in 2007 and was used by eleven different downtown businesses.  The town, BIA and the local business/property owners agreed it was a positive enhansement effort for the downtown.  Arrangements can be made to pick up your Facade Improvement package at the BIA office by calling 613-257-8049.

The BIA Board of Management is inviting BIA property owners/merchants and a guest to join them for Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held at Ballygiblin's Restaurant and Pub located at 151 Bridge St. on Wednesday January 30, 2008 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations for dinner are essential and can be made by emailing cmcormond@carletonplace.ca or calling 613-257-8049.  There will be a cost of $25 for dinner for those individuals who are not members of the BIA, but do wish to attend.

Grand Opening of "Fit Factor" on January 26, 2008 starting at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. located at 17A Albert St. in downtown Carleton Place.  Join anytime up to January 31, 2008 and receive a 10% off regular membership.  Membersips will allow access to our regularly scheduled programs and to all gym equipment.   Premium memberships available, no activation fee, group classes offered in yoga, spinning, cardiofit, mom and tot, gentle cardio, dance and more, personal trainers available, tanning.  Contact April Sheppard at 613-257-8128

The BIA welcomes "European Deserts" specializing in Lebanese pastries, deserts and roasted nuts.  European Deserts is located at 163A Bridge St. in downtown Carleton Place.

The BIA welcomes "European Deserts" specializing in Lebanese pastries, deserts and roasted nuts.  European Deserts is located at 163A Bridge St. in downtown Carleton Place.

A new restaurant in the BIA has opened Bridge St. Bistro located at 127 Bridge St. for more information contact William Delisle at 613-257-7742.

A new business has opened in downtown Carleton Place UP 2 Date Ledgers dealing in tax, payroll, bookkeeping.  For more information please contact Brady Sheridan at 613-257-8300.

A new business has opened in downtown Carleton Place UP 2 Date Ledgers dealing in tax, payroll, bookkeeping.  For more information please contact Brady Sheridan at 613-257-8300.

New Partner Announcement - The partners of Collins Barrow Carleton Place and Winchester are very pleased to announce the admisson of Janet Foster, CA, CFP, as a new partner.  Janet will continue to serve her existing and new clients from our Carleton Place office.  Janet brings a wealth of experience helping owner-managed businesses, agricultural sector, construction and service industries.  She provides accounting and advisory services including expense analysis, cash flow management, business financing and tax planning.  She is involved in her community and has played an active role with the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce.  Collins Barrow, a national association of independent public accounting firms, in the 7th largest public accounting organization in Canada Collins Barrow is comprised of 35 offices with 145 partners and over 800 professional and support staff.  Collins Barrow is Canada's midmarket alternative for accounting tax and business consulting services.

The 2007 Christmas Around the World Parade Winners are:

Best Walking Entry:   Rosemary Breman School of Dancing

Best Use of Theme:   The Carleton Place Canadian

Best Commercial Entry: Rona Cashway Store

Best Overall Entry:  The Carleton Place Farmers Market

Honourable mentions go to the Carleton Place Community Band, the Carleton Place Sparks, Brownies and Guides and the Carleton Place Arena.