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Let's Do It! - A Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:45:25 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about what we feel like creating together in our town and what's already going on. If you want to change the world (or at least your little side of it!) this year, come on out! :)

New Years Potluck!

BastouBach — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:33:21 +0000

Where: 28 Church Street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Also, please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug.

Following up to the movie: This Changes Everything

BastouBach — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:21:38 +0000

Hey everybody,

Thanks for making it out to the film This Changes Everything. It was a wonderful evening seeing so many fine folks in our community coming together with our shared interest and concerns around the stark realities of climate change and environmental issues.

Some of you stayed behind to share your thoughts and impressions around the film. As promised we want to continue the conversation with you and those on the Transition Perth contact list who may also be curious, available and interested in a deeper dialogue.

Holiday Season Potluck

BastouBach — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:02:57 +0000

Where: 58 Cockburn Street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Also, please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug.

Let's Do It! - A Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:01:11 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about what we feel like creating together in our town and what's already going on. Also, Brian would like to take some time, around 20 minutes or so to address the group. It is about a variety of things, defining some of the Transition terminology, the new transition story etc.

A Candlelight Labyrinth Walk

BastouBach — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:06:28 +0000

Dear Transition friends, now that summer is over and the Stewart Park Community Labyrinth is in hibernation,here's a chance to explore the Labyrinth as a candlelit community event.

You are invited to A CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH WALK around the theme of “Seeking peace, making Peace”

This Changes Everything - The Film

BastouBach — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 02:27:18 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.

What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we'll ever get to build a better world?

Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein's international non-fiction bestseller This Changes Everything presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines, from Montana's Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to Beijing and beyond.

Transition Perth Potluck - Nov 13

BastouBach — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 02:20:20 +0000

Where: 3628 Highway 43, just west of Smiths Falls. Parking is limited, carpooling is recommended.

What: Mike and Vanessa are happy to host the next Transition Perth potluck. Mike's finally back from Nunavut so we're welcoming him home; there will be pie! We have enough cutlery and dishes so no need to bring those. Wine and beer would be welcome

Public meeting to re-establish Lanark County (Perth) Community Garden space

BastouBach — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 02:18:46 +0000

A public meeting for the re-establishment of a Lanark County (Perth) Community Garden space will be held Wednesday November 4 at The Table, 190 Gore Street East, Perth. The meeting begins at 6:30pm, following the community dinner.Representatives from The Table, Transition Perth, and Sow it Grows will introduce the agenda for this first public meeting.

Let's Do It! - A Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:05:33 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about what we feel like creating together in our town and what's already going on.

Transition Perth Potluck - Sep 30

BastouBach — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:24:44 +0000

Where: 71 Halton St, Perth. Right near the Fairgrounds opposite Queen Elizabeth school.
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Also, please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug. See you then! :)

Composting Workshop

BastouBach — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:29:56 +0000

Wrap up your garden and get a good start for next year by learning how to make compost! Composting encourages beneficial organisms and gives your garden a healthy boost. We will have fun in this hands-on class and will learn about backyard and worm composting.
Facilitator: Sébastien Bacharach, a composting educator with over 10 years of experience.
Cost: by donation
Location: in Perth. Exact location given after sign up and a few days before the workshop.

Men's Group starting in Perth

BastouBach — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:38:15 +0000

A monthly men’s meeting for men of any age (teens, twenties . . . nineties), whatever kind you are is the right kind. Find out more about what’s up for your brothers and (if you choose to) build community by saying what’s up for you. Structured, respectful, non-religious or activist. First Wednesday evening of each month in Perth. Call for directions or info 613.267.8308. Hey and if this notice sounds good to you, please share!

Let's Do It! - A Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:46:59 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about what we feel like creating together in our town and what's already going on.

Let's Do It! - Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:05:30 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about the awesome projects and events we're organising this Summer and see how everything is coming along.

Perth Ecstatic Dance

BastouBach — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:00:53 +0000

Where: McMartin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth

What: Ecstatic dance is a journey of self-guided moving meditation, a non-structured and spontaneous feeling through the music to what's alive in the body. This can be a sacred journey into ourselves, taken with others who respect mutual needs for space, safety and acceptance, so that we can explore the energy that wants to move through the body. And this can also be about simply sharing the joy of dancing together! Come move with us.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring anything you might need.

Solar Food Dehydrator Workshop

BastouBach — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:23:06 +0000

Forget canning or freezing your produce and or meat!
Free Solar Food Dehydrator Workshop

Location: The Table Community Food Centre, Gore Street, Perth

Non-fiction Book Club

BastouBach — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:26:23 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, reach for your reading glasses, if you need them! The Transition Perth Non-fiction Book Club is now on. It will meet on the third Monday of every third month starting August 17th this summer. (And then November, February, May . ...) We'll discuss books with a more radical, and leftist perspective (not gardening books, for example). The next book will be selected by members at each meeting.

Let's Do It! - Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:48:51 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.

What: Let's talk about the awesome projects and events we're organising this Summer and see how everything is coming along.

Community Potlucks in the Park - 2015

BastouBach — Mon, 25 May 2015 01:03:08 +0000

L A S T C A L L !

Join us for these yummy and fun Community Potlucks.

Where: at Stewart Park picnic tables, near the bandstand.

What: Come share some good food and meet your neighbours. Join us to celebrate Perth and Community. Please bring a dish to share (if you are financially able to), your won cutlery, plate and mug. Locally grown and raised ingredients always appreciated!

Veggie Garden Tour 2015

BastouBach — Mon, 18 May 2015 23:05:48 +0000

Fifth Annual Perth Veggie Garden Tour!

Join us at one of the meeting places and we'll tour the gardens together. We invite you to walk, bike or carpool. All are welcome!

The Transition Perth veggie garden tour is now in its fifth edition! :) This year's tour will feature some new as well as some gardens we have visited in the past.

Spring Bicycle tune-up Workshop

BastouBach — Wed, 06 May 2015 13:20:36 +0000

Transition Perth is offering a free spring basic bicycle tune-up workshop again this year on Sat. May 16 at the Market in the crystal palace.
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Participants will learn how to clean chains, tighten brakes and repair or replace tubes themselves.
Bring a replacement tube if you think yours might be damaged.
Tools are provided.

Transition Perth Potluck - May 22

BastouBach — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:20:05 +0000

Where: 20 Hughes Crescent, Perth

Let's Do It! - Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:17:33 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: Let's talk about the awesome projects and events we're organising this Summer and see how everything is coming along.

Perth Ecstatic Dance

BastouBach — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:12:54 +0000

Where: McMartin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth
What: Ecstatic dance is a journey of self-guided moving meditation, a spontaneous feeling through the music to what's alive in the body, and an honouring of our being human on this planet at this time. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring anything you might need. Invite your friends! $5

"Walk as One at 1" guided labyrinth walk

BastouBach — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:59:00 +0000

When: May 2nd 2015, 1 PM
Where: Perth Community Labyrinth in Stewart Park, across the river by the trees

Composting Workshop

BastouBach — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:22:34 +0000

What: Get a good start this Spring and learn how to make compost! Composting encourages beneficial organisms and gives your garden a healthy boost. We will have fun in this hands-on class and will learn about backyard and worm composting.
Facilitator: Sébastien Bacharach, a composting educator with over 10 years of experience.
Cost: by donation.
Where: Perth. Details sent by email the week of the workshop when you sign up.

Transition Perth Potluck - April 24

BastouBach — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:08:08 +0000

Where: 28 Church Street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Also, please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug. See you then! :)

Earth Day Celebration - Watch Extreme Realities

BastouBach — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:02:51 +0000

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7pm sharp!
Where: Algonquin College, Perth campus
What: Watch Extreme Realities, hosted by Matt Damon; Learn about the Blue Dot campaign; Share what you love about planet Earth; Find hope for a better life for all; Poster attached to this message.

CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) Environment Meeting

BastouBach — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:00:17 +0000

Where: Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St E, Perth
What: Climate action: celebrating recent progress and　facing　challenges　in the Perth area, how you can help! Speakers including Anita Payne, Peggy Land, Perth Mayor Fenik, Sébastien Bacharach, Bob Argue, Mike Nickerson. Discussion to follow.

Let's Do It! - A Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:58:25 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth.
What: At our last meeting, we defined some awesome events we want to organise this Summer. Let's talk about those again and see how everything is coming along.

Opening Sod Squad of the Season and Start of Spring Potluck

BastouBach — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:09:43 +0000

Where: 3628 Hwy 43 W, just outside Smiths Falls on the way to Perth. Warning! Relying on Google Map will put you on the wrong side of town!

The Work That Reconnects - Workshop

BastouBach — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:38:09 +0000

The Work That Reconnects is a group empowerment tool and a generator of energy that flows from our awakened connections and into our deepening motivations towards the healing of our world.

John Eastcott will facilitate the group in the creation of a safe, supportive space for this day-long workshop.

Transition Perth Meeting

BastouBach — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:30:18 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth
What:

Transition Perth Potluck

BastouBach — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:25:38 +0000

Where: 2 Arthur Street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Also, please bring your own plate, cutlery and mug. See you then! :)

Seedy Sunday

BastouBach — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:12:10 +0000

The Perth Farmers' Market hosts their annual SEEDY SUNDAY at the Legion in Perth (26 Beckwith St. East). FREE admission, FREE workshops. At 11 am Telsing Andrews of Aster Lane edibles will speak on edible perennials and will make you see your garden in a whole new light. At 1pm enjoy learning about the art of Fabric Sculpting for the garden. This was introduced to Eastern Canada by Dutch-born artist, Tineke Doornbosch. It's a Dutch art that Tineke learned in Holland and is the ultimate in recycling. Still waiting on a final workshop for 12 pm...

Transition Perth Potluck

BastouBach — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:00:03 +0000

Where: 71 Halton Street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share, a drink to share if you would like one. Please also bring cutlery and a plate.

Transition Perth Potluck

BastouBach — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:58:32 +0000

Where: 1 Grant street, Perth
What: Let's get together to share some food and enjoy each other's company. This is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share, a drink to share if you would like one. Please also bring cutlery and a plate.

Transition Perth Meeting

BastouBach — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:55:58 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth
What: Please join us for our first meeting of the year! :)

Transition Perth Meeting

BastouBach — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:47:40 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth
What: Join us at Mc Martin House and participate in making Perth an awesome town for the next hundred years (at least)! This will be our last meeting of the year, so if getting involved was on your 2014 New Year's Resolution list, this is your last chance! ;)
See you then!

Transition Perth Meeting

BastouBach — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 01:56:01 +0000

Where: Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth

What: Join us at Mc Martin House and participate in making Perth an awesome town for the next hundred years (at least)! :) This month, we will discuss Community and what Community means to us.
See you then!

Lanark Wild Food Club

Jennifer — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:33:51 +0000

The Lanark Wild Food Club will be hosting a garlic mustard harvest on Sunday November 16. Learn about wild food while promoting conservation. For location and directions please visit their website at LanarkWFC.com and see the events listings. Happy harvesting and learning about more wild food in our community!

Social Enterprise Workshop: Algonquin College Perth Campus

BastouBach — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:45:43 +0000

Are you committed to building a stronger Lanark County?
Would you like to participate in a free workshop to discuss Social Enterprise as a tool for Non-Profits?
Do you have a business idea that a non-profit agency could use?
Are you interested in sustainability?
Want to learn about a variety of social enterprises including local ones operated by YAK, BBBS and Operation Come Home?

Potluck in the Park - September 25

BastouBach — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:58:21 +0000

Meeting of the Perth Transitioners!

BastouBach — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:56:09 +0000

Join us at Mc Martin House and participate in making Perth an awesome town for the next hundred years (at least)! :)

Mc Martin House, 125 Gore St E, Perth, ON

Please, if you are able to, bring a toonie to participate in the room rental.

See you then!

Potluck in the Park - September 11

BastouBach — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:33:58 +0000

Great article about Perth and Transition Perth

BastouBach — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:45:43 +0000

This is a great article written by Jen Wilton, a journalist from England, about Perth and the sustainability initiatives happening. Well worth a read!

Picturesque Perth: a model of sustainable, independent living in Canada

For The Next 7 Generations - movie at The Table

BastouBach — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:48:16 +0000

Join us every second Wednesday of the month, at THE TABLE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE for DINNER AND A MOVIE. Dinner is 430-6pm. Introductions and discussion 6pm-6:15pm. Movie begins at 6:15pm.

This coming month of August Dinner and a Movie will be screening the documentary For The Next 7 Generations
Watch the trailer here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamR8Hz7T-k

FOR THE NEXT 7 GENERATIONS
http://www.forthenext7generations.com/home.php

Potluck in the Park - August 28th, 2014

BastouBach — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:43:14 +0000

Meeting of the Perth Transitioners!

BastouBach — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:41:40 +0000

Join us at Mc Martin House and participate in making Perth an awesome town for the next hundred years (at least)! :)

Potluck in the Park - August 14th, 2014

BastouBach — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:37:59 +0000

Perth Bicycle Collective - Workshop

BastouBach — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:59:30 +0000

Bring your bikes for help with basic maintenance including how to tighten brakes, true a wheel, change a tire or tube. This free workshop is held monthly behind
The Table Community Food Centre and is a collaboration between the Community Action Network and Transition Perth volunteers who want to encourage a sustainable bicycle culture in Perth. Rain date: Sunday Aug.9, 2-5 pm same -lace.
Contact Peggy at land58peggy[at]gmail[dot]com for more information.

Stewart Park Festival 2014 Labyrinth photos

BastouBach — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:15:17 +0000

Transition Perth volunteers Vanessa Compton, Mike Fletcher, Sharon Teed, and Susanne Wallner created a seven circuit labyrinth for the enjoyment of the Stewart Park Music Festival 2014 community, using simple geometry tools and a spray paint wand. The work crew was visited by local police officer Bird, who cycled over to investigate a report of "seniors vandalising the park with spray paint graffiti" - a highlight of the installation process!

Veggie Garden Tour 2014 photos

BastouBach — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:57:05 +0000

On Saturday July 26, 2014 we toured over 7 gardens. We enjoyed the diversity of the gardens, from the small ones at Brian's and also at Joe's to the bigger ones like Andrew's and the Table's. The hosts were all helpful and glad to answer questions. The walk between places allowed folks to socialize. And last but not least, we enjoyed another great potluck! Thanks to the Table Community Food Center gardeners for hosting the potluck!

Potluck in the Park - July 31st, 2014

BastouBach — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:25:32 +0000

Transition Perth's 'Ride for Resilience' Bike Parade Launch

BastouBach — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:26:38 +0000

Continuing EVERY Sunday same time until end of September

Duration: 1 hour

All are welcome.

Please bring Safety Cycling attire.

Route: Up and down Perth's Residential Streets ending at Crystal Palace

Weather: Rain or Shine (we're a tenacious lot)

Gift Circle and Potluck

BastouBach — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:34:09 +0000

When: Sunday, July 6, 2014 4:00-8:30pm
Where: 330 Cameron Sideroad.
What: Potluck 5:00-7:00pm and Gift Circle 7-8 pm - Children are welcome. Bring lawn chairs.
Questions: jeff [at] threefoldfarm [dot] net or 485-3500

Take Highway 7 west of Perth and turn left on Cameron Sideroad, or take Christie Lake road (Sunset Boulevard) west from Perth, and turn right on Cameron Sideroad. We hope to do the potluck outside with a campfire, and can move into the yurt when the mosquitos come out.

Transition Perth Solstice/June meeting!

BastouBach — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:50:51 +0000

Greeting friends and fans of Transition!

We're inviting you as always to the upcoming Transition Perth group meeting. Let's call it our Solstice Meeting! It's happening on Monday June 23rd at McMartin House in Perth from 6:30-8:30pm.

Potluck in the Park - June 19th, 2014

BastouBach — Sat, 24 May 2014 12:12:03 +0000

Potluck in the Park - June 5th, 2014

BastouBach — Sat, 24 May 2014 12:05:19 +0000

Veggie Garden Tour 2014

BastouBach — Thu, 22 May 2014 01:57:37 +0000

DETAILED ROUTE AND TIMES:

9:30am Meet at Last Dual Park/Tay Docks parking area.
9:30am-10:15 Walk 3 1/2 blocks to 110 Beckwith St. E - and visit Brian's Garden
10:15-11:00 Walk 3 1/2 blocks to 185 (?) Gore St. E - and visit Joe's Garden
11:00-12:00pm Walk 5-6 blocks to The Table Community Garden and Food Forest and visit.

12:00pm-1:00pm Potluck lunch at The Table Community Garden, Last Duel Park @ South Street

Gift Circle

BastouBach — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:35:57 +0000

When: June 13, 2014 5:30-8:30pm
Where: 28 Church Street, Perth
What: Potluck 5:30-6:30pm and Gift Circle 6:30-8:30pm - Children are welcome for the potluck
Questions: bas2bach [at] gmail [dot] com or 267-1926

Gift Circle, BBQ and seedling swap!

BastouBach — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:45:14 +0000

When: May 20, 2014 10am -9pm
Where: 60 South street Perth (right across the street from the school by the fair grounds)
What: seedling swap 10 am - 5pm and bbq 5pm- 6pm gift circle 6pm to 9 pm Children are welcome thruought the day we have a large fence yard they can play in
Questions: aabacuscatering [at] gmail [dot] com or 613 316 1992

Transition Perth meeting!

BastouBach — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:39:43 +0000

Greetings Transitioners!

Well, Spring has finally sprung! Hope everyone is feeling renewed and re-energized, and ready to meet each other again on Tuesday May 27th at McMartin House in Perth. The meeting time is 6:30-8:30,pm and the kitchen is available for tea, and/or accomodating your dinner if you choose to bring it along this time.

With My Own Two Wheels - Dinner and a movie at the Table CFC

BastouBach — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:39:00 +0000

"The bicycle as vehicle for change around the world"

Gift Circle

BastouBach — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:38:01 +0000

When: May 11, 2014 11am -2pm
Where: 218 Christie Lake North Shore rd
What: Potluck 11 am - noon and Gift Circle noon - 2pm - Children are welcome for the potluck and a playdate in parallel with the Gift Circle
Questions:

Perth Bicycle Collective starting

BastouBach — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:23:57 +0000

The Perth Bicycle Collective is ready to roll! Piotr Pawlowski and Peggy Land are co-leaders for the project which aims to encourage a cycling culture in Perth by offering monthly basic maintenance workshops to the public and to encourage safe cycling in collaboration with the OPP's Community Services Officer, David Bird.

Spring Meeting with Transition Perth!

BastouBach — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:02:34 +0000

McMartin House, 125 Gore St. East, Perth

Come help Perth grow into the sustainable and resilient town our hearts know is possible.

Your voice is important and Transition Perth needs to hear it!

We invite your participation in the spirit of getting things done collectively. Together we could be the change we want to see, with a united force of spring energy and beauty!

Dinner and a Movie at the Table - Zeitgeist: Moving forward

BastouBach — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:40:04 +0000

The Table will be showing the movie Zeitgeist: Moving forward.

You can have dinner between 4:30-6pm amd catch the movie at 6:15pm.

Location: The Table Community Food Centre - 190 Gore Street East, Perth.

Design: Your Life and The Outer Landscape - workshop

BastouBach — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:27:03 +0000

Second of two workshops. This one is about designing our lives once we connect with the finiteness of our lives and know our purpose and what brings us alive. Cost: an experiment in gift economy.

Location: Perth, ON (register for details)

Cost: this workshop is being offered as a gift - see below

Welcome to the Living by Design workshops...

I imagine that you are someone who:

Being: The Inner Landscape - workshop

BastouBach — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:19:55 +0000

Interesting workshop about the finiteness of our lives and how to live according to our purpose and what brings us alive. The cost is an experiment in gift economy!

http://eonpermaculture.ca/content/being-inner-Apr2014

Location: Perth, ON (register for details)

Cost: this workshop is being offered as a gift - see below

Welcome to the Living by Design workshops...

Nobel prize-winning climate scientist and Canadian, Jim Bruce in Perth

BastouBach — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:46:29 +0000

The Perth and District Canadian Federation of University Women, invites you to a presentation by Jim Bruce who will discuss what climate changes we can expect in this area and what we can do about it.

Location: Perth Legion, Beckwith Street.

Cost: There is no cost, everyone is welcome.

Conservation Biologist, Social Critic, Thought Leader Guy McPherson in Perth

BastouBach — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:16:10 +0000

Guy McPherson will be speaking about accelerating climate chaos and the probability of near-term human extinction, as a result, and how we might live in the face of this.

Location: McMartin House, 125 Gore St, Perth.

Cost: Free admission.

There will be time for Q & A after the presentation.

To know more about Guy Mc Pherson: http://guymcpherson.com

From Charity to Solidarity

BastouBach — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:51:59 +0000

Empty Bowls 2014

BastouBach — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:06:56 +0000

Purchase a locally handcrafted pottery bowl for $20, fill it with Red Lentil Curry and help support local sustainable food programs in our community.

Location: Foodsmiths, 106 Wilson St. West, Perth.

Check it out on Facebook!

Why Should We Care About Energy East?

BastouBach — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:02:42 +0000

Cost: Admission free, donations welcome
What: Three speakers, followed by question and answers. You may submit your questions in advance to

Potluck and Gift Circle

BastouBach — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:34:50 +0000

When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 5-8pm
Where: 330 Cameron Sideroad
What: Potluck 5-6pm and Gift Circle 6-8pm
Questions: jeff [at] threefoldfarm [dot] net or 485-3500

Why Should We Care About Energy East?

BastouBach — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:10:03 +0000

Ontario residents would be wise to find out how the Energy East Pipeline is going to affect us. If we want any changes made, now is the time to make our suggestions, before the pipeline is approved.

The Ontario Energy Board will be holding public consultations in March and April to assess Ontario's position, and will present their conclusions to the National Energy Board, who ultimately must give their approval for the pipeline to proceed.

5th Annual Seedy Sunday

BastouBach — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:18:00 +0000

Free admission, your chance to begin the gardening season with many heirloom seeds, garden products and free presentations.

Potluck and Gift Circle

BastouBach — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:05:40 +0000

When: March 4, 2014 6-9pm
Where: 28 Church Street, Perth
What: Potluck 6-7pm and Gift Circle 7-9pm
Questions: sebastien [at] sebastienbacharach [dot] com or 267-1926

Gift Circle - Let's get started!

BastouBach — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:29:23 +0000

Location: Code's Mill Atrium, Perth

Time: 7-9pm

Transition Perth meeting

BastouBach — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:06:51 +0000

Please join us for another gathering of Transitioners. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 4, at McMartin House, 125 Gore Street (at Harvey), starting at 6:30 p.m.and running until 9 p.m. Signs will be posted directing you to the room we're in.

We will hear about what the wide array of groups have been up to. Here are some samples of the kind of groups that are forming: Community Art & Labyrinth Project, Bike Co-op, The Giving Harvest, Water Bottle Refill Stations, Edible Gardens and much more.

Planning Your Veggie Garden – (Free Workshop)

BastouBach — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:58:21 +0000

Organised by the Table Community Food Centre. For more info on this workshop click here.

Dinner and a Movie at the Table

BastouBach — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:53:47 +0000

Join us every second Wednesday of the month, at THE TABLE COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE for DINNER AND A MOVIE. Dinner is 4:30-6pm. Introductions and discussion 6pm-6:30pm. Movie begins at 6:30pm.

Community Action Training

BastouBach — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:46:07 +0000

Organised by the Table Community Food Centre

Community Action Training is a 12 week course that explores the root causes of poverty and inequality while building skill sets in effective communication, conflict resolution, goal setting, storytelling, boundaries and self-care. Topics covered include:

Agapé Permaculture school

BastouBach — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:56:29 +0000

Let's Talk Resilience! Pictures

BastouBach — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 23:06:57 +0000

Perth Farmers' Market Community Lunch

BastouBach — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:27:41 +0000

Centre for Sustainable Watersheds - World Class Speaker Coming to Perth

BastouBach — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 19:45:52 +0000

Do you want the latest in how to protect your lake? Want to learn how to get your lake residents involved and get them helping too? Then come on out to the 12th annual Lake Links Workshop in Perth, Oct. 19 from 9-3:30 at the Perth Civitan Club, 6787 County Rd 43 and we'll show you how.

As in the past we've got our usual line up of lake facts and updates of activities in the area, including the who's who and the what's what of lake issues. But this year we have something more, something big.

Fall Colours Nature Walk on Blueberry Mountain

BastouBach — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:35:37 +0000

The scenery from the top of Blueberry Mountain is spectacular any time of year, but during the changing of the leaves the panoramic view is absolutely breathtaking. To take advantage of this annual display, the MMLTC will hold its fall colours Nature Walk at Blueberry Mountain on Saturday, October 5th.

FIELDWORK Equinox Event

BastouBach — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:55:30 +0000

Hi all, You are invited to a celebration of the 2013 autumn equinox at FIELDWORK on the evening of Sunday September 22nd.. There's an oversized EAR sitting in the middle of the FIELDWORK meadow patiently waiting for drummers, dancers and listeners to animate its presence. “Keeping an Ear to the Ground” - an interactive art installation by Sheila Macdonald - features an eardrum that is waiting to be played and waiting for other drummers to bring their own drums and play along with it. We will be creating an irresistible dance beat for all hoopers and dancers.

Movie Night at The Table - I AM

BastouBach — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:23:52 +0000

The documentary I AM is the story of a man who had it all until something happened to make him realize he might have it all...wrong. After a near-death experience, Hollywood film director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura) decided to spark a conversation around two rarely asked questions: what's wrong with our world and what can we do about it?

Bringing Back the Bees

BastouBach — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:44:00 +0000

Sunday, September 15, from 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Civitan Hall, 6787 County Rd. 43, in Perth, ON. Susan Chan, program manager at Farms at Work, will provide landowners with ways to attract bees by turning unused or marginal land into habitat for these natural pollinators.Includes a visit to a local farm to see the plan created by Chan.

Hosted by the Stewardship Councils of Eastern Ontario.

See attached poster & Susan Chan. Please send to friends and colleagues.

LET'S TALK RESILIENCE!

BastouBach — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:33:43 +0000

Mark your calendars for Thursday September 26th! Transition Perth is very excited to be hosting a unique community meeting at the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, from 6-9pm. Sponsored by the Town of Perth, the evening will focus on building resilience in Perth and area.

Lanark County Harvest Festival

BastouBach — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:08:01 +0000

Want to get fresh with a local farmer? The first annual Lanark County Harvest Festival will give everyone a chance to do just that!

Barns, Farms & Wicked Chefs 2nd Annual

BastouBach — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:03:18 +0000

Save The Date!

The Table Community Food Centre (formerly the Perth & District Food Bank) invites you to our second annual summer benefit, showcasing the best of local farmers and chefs...set to music. Updates with a list of chefs and bands to come, please check back for details!

On Saturday, August 24th at Ecotay, a historic farm just 10 minutes west of Perth there will be a magical, moveable feast of local foods, prepared by 5 chefs including The Table's Judy Dempsey

200th Anniversary Fundraiser

BastouBach — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:40:30 +0000

The Perth 200th Anniversary Panel is hosting a 50’s Dance as a fundraiser for the many activities we have planned for 2016. Freddy Vette and the Flames bring their music to the Crystal Palace on Friday July 12th for a dance starting at 8:30 p.m.

Live theatre while supporting the community!

BastouBach — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:59:05 +0000

Buy a ticket for Saturday, July 27 at 8:00pm. Enjoy the classic comedy, Neil Simon's "The Star-Spangled Girl" at the Classic Theatre Festival.

Northeast Permaculture Convergence

BastouBach — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:54:42 +0000

This amazing convergence features 3 days and over 35 presentations and workshops on permaculture! Come connect with the permaculture community, and enjoy the food and camping! This event brings permaculturists from all over northeast North America.

Check out the program! Members from the Perth-based Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario will be presenting and sharing their knowledge and experience with the wider community :) We hope you'll join us!

Work Exchange Applications for Permaculture Courses

BastouBach — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:48:06 +0000

The Permaculture Institute of Eastern Ontario is accepting Work Exchange applications for the Introduction to Permaculture and the Main Module of the Permaculture Design Course in Ottawa this fall. Work Exchange students will be selected based on a combination of financial need and how this course could benefit them and their communities.

GET YOUR HENNA ON in support of AGAPE CHILDREN'S GARDEN

BastouBach — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:01:39 +0000

Every Saturday from 8am to 1 pm, get your Henna on at Agapé Gardens stall at
the Perth Farmer's Market. All funds raised go towards creation of the AGAPE
CHILDREN'S GARDEN! A magical place where children reconnect with nature and

Veggie Garden Tour & Permaculture Tour 2013

BastouBach — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:40:07 +0000

Welcome to our 3rd Veggie Garden Tour! We invite you to visit the gardens on your own, to bike or carpool with friends, or to join a carpool at the community potluck lunch. A host will be present at most gardens to show folks around and answer questions.

Community Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:48:14 +0000

Community Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:47:09 +0000

Community Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:46:11 +0000

Community Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:44:15 +0000

Community Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:43:13 +0000

Comunity Summer Potluck

BastouBach — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:41:23 +0000

Community Summer Potlucks

BastouBach — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:25:14 +0000

Invitation to bring your gift to the circle!

BastouBach — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:36 +0000

I have been thinking of starting a gift circle here in Perth for a while and thought it would be great to do it through Transition Perth.

A gift circle is a group of people who come together regularly to help each other, and share their needs and services. People share their services and help as a gift, without expectation of anything in return.

Community Summer Potlucks

BastouBach — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:23:07 +0000

Summary of Perth Climate Change meeting: A Call to Action

BastouBach — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:58:24 +0000

An attentive crowd of over one hundred including half of Perth's Town Council filled the Perth Legion Hall on April 15 to hear from local politicians and environmental authorities about climate change in our area, specifically on what can and needs to be done. The event was organized by the Perth Canadian Federation of University Women in collaboration with the Friends of the Tay Watershed Association and moderated by Lynn Preston from the Centre for Sustainable Watersheds.

Mike Nickerson urges making Perth a Transition Town

BastouBach — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:48:22 +0000

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Hunger Awareness Week

BastouBach — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:23:37 +0000

Hunger Awareness Week runs from May 6th – 10th this year. The CFC has organized several events throughout the week to inform community members young and old about the real culprit behind hunger; poverty.

Loving Earth & Building Soil

BastouBach — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:22:48 +0000

Join us for a day of learning and discovery inspired by permaculture, deep ecology and shamanic practice.

We'll visit the garden and learn about:

soil-buildings
heet-mulching
hugelkultur
worm composting
trees and soil
basics of soil biology

We'll practice:

Cooking with the Sun, a Solar Cooker Demo

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:33:45 +0000

Apple Grafting - Skill Sharing Workshop

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:31:12 +0000

Fruit Propagation Workshop

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:27:19 +0000

GrowthBusters - movie

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:21:12 +0000

Transition Movie 1.0

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:47:17 +0000

Movie series & Discussions

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:33:51 +0000

the Economics of Happiness - movie

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:30:11 +0000

Money as Debt - movie

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:28:04 +0000

Perth Gift Bazaar 2011

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:21:01 +0000

Veggie Garden Tour 2011

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:16:25 +0000

Community Summer Potlucks

BastouBach — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:10:05 +0000

Organic Grain Production Workshop

BastouBach — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:24:24 +0000

ORGANIC GRAIN PRODUCTION, "JUST IN TIME" PROCESSING AND DIRECT SALES
Maberly
led by George Wright, Castor River Farm, Metcalfe
www.castorriverfarm.ca

Local Perspectives on Climate Change: A Call to Action!

BastouBach — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:43:37 +0000

The Perth and District Canadian Federation of University Women in collaboration with the Friends of the Tay Watershed Association presents: Local Perspectives on Climate Change: A Call to Action!

15 April, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, Ontario. Doors open at 7 PM

Veggie Garden Tour 2012

BastouBach — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:08:59 +0000

Goat Milk Soap Making Workshop

BastouBach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:15:57 +0000

Join us at kricklewood Farm for a Sunday afternoon of soapmaking! Using the cold process method, we combine goat milk, a variety of fats, lye, herbs and essential oils to give a high quality all natural bar of soap. This is a hands-on worskhop with small groups making their own batch of soap. All workshops begin with a lesson in hand milking so bring along your rubber boots! Sessions begin at 1:00 pm and run approximately 3-4 hours. Classes are small and cost is $35 tax included.

Thrive - Permaculture, Reiki and Shamanism

BastouBach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:06:34 +0000

Ecological Design & Gardening: Introduction to Permaculture Course

BastouBach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:00:14 +0000

Permaculture is an eco-logical approach to design based on observing nature. It can be applied to physical systems (eg. farms, gardens, cities) and to social systems (eg. organisations, businesses) anywhere.

Course Topics:
*Permaculture ethics and design principles
*Patterns in nature, zones and sectors
*Design process overview, mini design exercise
*Role of trees and forests
*Basics of edible forest gardens, guilds, polycultures, sheet-mulch
*Garden hands-on

Pruning Fruit Trees: The Art and the Science

BastouBach — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:40:15 +0000

A great introduction to establishing an orchard, rejuvenating an old one, or maintaining small trees around your yard!

Hosted by Diane Falvey of Stony Brae Farm, and facilitated by Joanna Kowalcyk, a Niagara Parks trained horticulturist and certified arbourist, this workshop will create a space to learn both the 'how's and the 'why's' of pruning through discussion and hands-on demonstrations. It will cover pruning techniques, safety, pruning tools and their maintenance.

Details: