Past REAL Events - 2010
Christmas Open House at the REAL Deal, Thurs. Dec. 23 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drop in and share some Christmas spirit, hot chocolate, treats, and a free mug!
Prelude to Christmas concert by the Central Band of the Canadian Forces to benefit REAL, Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 7 p.m. at SFDCI, Percy St., Smiths Falls. Tickets $10, $25 for a family of 4, group discount available. Available in Smiths Falls at the Kiosk, Modern Thymes or the REAL Deal, or in Perth at the Royal Canadian Legion. See our page.
"Junk to Jewels" Repurposing Workshop, Fri., Nov. 26 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the REAL Deal. Learn how to turn reused stuff into useful and creative items. Free, refreshments served. Must preregister with Lynn, (613) 283-9500.
Green Liquid Refreshments, Mon. Nov. 15 at Coffee Culture on Russell Street. Green conversation from 7 p.m, and the third Monday of every month.
Family Concert by the SFDCI Reunion Band, with guests the Rideau Voyageurs. Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m, Trinity United Church, 41 Market St., Smiths Falls. Free will donation. To benefit Evergreen Avenue, a project of REAL.
Local Foods Harvest Dinner at Lombardy Hall, Sat. October 30, 2010. Roast beef buffet dinner catered by the Roosteraunt. Meet some of the people who grow your food! Social hour 5 - 6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $25 per person, available in Smiths Falls at The Kiosk, County Fair Mall; the Roosteraunt, Lombard St.; the REAL Deal, 85 William St. W.; or in Perth at River Guild Fine Crafts, 51 Gore St. E.; or call Beth at 283-0824. See poster.
Climate Change Clotheslines, Sat. Sept. 9 at the Perth and Smiths Falls Farmers Markets, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Paint a t-shirt with an environmental message to be displayed on an old-fashioned, energy-efficient clothesline. Show you care about climate change through this 350 org project.
Volunteer Fair, Wed. Sept. 8 at the SF Memorial Community Centre, 2-4 p.m. and 5 - 8 pm. Find our about volunteer opportunities in our community. Contact Lynn: (613) 283-9500.
Rideau Volunteers Training Day, Sunday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus tour to Jones Falls. See a blacksmith and learn more about how people interact with the natural environment. For volunteers of the Rideau Canal Museum and REAL. Register with Lynn, (613) 283-9500.
Green Drinks #6. We know you're out there! Join us at 7 p.m., Monday August 16 at Coffee Culture, Smiths Falls for some green-minded conversation. We meet the third Monday of every month.
Christmas in July at the REAL Deal. Thursday July 22nd through Saturday July 24th, stock up on Christmas decorations!
Bottle Drive to Benefit REAL at The Beer Store in Smiths Falls, Friday and Saturday July 23 and 24th. Start saving your empties for REAL! Volunteers will be there to collect empties from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday.
Yard Sale at the REAL Deal, Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specials throughout the store.
Rideau Volunteers Training Day, Sunday, June 20th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the Rideau Canal Museum, hop on a voyageur canoe and explore the Swale. No cost to those willing to volunteer for the Rideau Canal Museum or REAL. Lunch provided. Register with Lynn, 283-9500 by June 17.
Green Drinks #4. Come on, we know you're out there! Join us at 7 p.m., Monday June 21 at Coffee Culture, Smiths Falls for some conversation about environmental stuff. It's a regular occurrence, the third Monday of the month.
Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the REAL Deal. Social hour and desserts 6:30 - 7:30, business portion 7:30 - 8:15. RSVP would be helpful but not required.
Next Green Liquid Refreshments. Monday, May 17, 7 p.m. until about 8 at Coffee Culture, Russell St., Smiths Falls. Come for some green minded conversation with whoever comes. Be there or be thirsty.
REAL Deal Work Party, Sunday May 2 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the REAL Deal. Raking, sweeping, rearranging, cleaning etc. Let Barb know you're coming, 283-9966.
Show your support for your local environmental organization to celebrate Earth Day! From April 12 - 25, shoppers at Andress Independent Grocer, Smiths Falls, will have the opportunity to donate a twoonie at the cash.
More Green Liquid Refreshments. Monday, April 19, 7 p.m. at Coffee Culture. Come for coffee, tea and treats and socialize with environment-minded folk.
Green Liquid Refreshments. Monday, March 29, 7 p.m. at Coffee Culture. Come for coffee and environmental conversation.
Pitch-In Smiths Falls, April 19 to May 2, 2010. Register yourself, community group, school, or business to clean up a particular site. Bags provided. Group cleanup on Sat. Apr. 17 9 - 11:30 of Ferrara, Ferguson and Harold Streets. Contact Brenda or Cathryn.
Learn about Ontario's microFIT program and the possibilities of a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system to generate electricity from your home or small business to feed back into the grid. Two presentations: Wed. March 10 by SWITCH, and Tuesday, March 23 by ecoPerth. Both at 7 p.m. at the Rideau Canal Museum, Smiths Falls.
Fitness and craft items are being featured at the REAL Deal during the month of January. Come strike a bargain with the Store Manager on Make a Deal Day, Friday January 29.
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