CJCS 1240 Radio - Local and Community Events in Stratford Ontario

The Stratford-Perth Family YMCA is hosting its first annual Sweat for YMCA Strong Kids.

The fundraiser formerly known as Tread Tuesday has raised over $24,500 since 2009.

You're encouraged to sign up, collect a minimum of $25 in donations, and then participate in a vigorous activity for a minimum of 30 minutes that day.

YMCA members and non-members alike can participate.

Strong Kids ensures children, youth and families can participate in Y programs regardless of their ability to pay.

Sweat for YMCA Strong Kids takes place next Tuesday, May 28th.

For more information visit www.stratfordperthymca.com

Motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up for the Forbidden Ride.

The fifth annual cruise features a motorcycle caravan touring Perth County and making stops in at least five towns.

The riders will gather in Stratford Friday night at 6:30pm at the Antique Warehouse before heading to Mitchell.

The caravan then moves to Shakespeare Saturday morning before finishing up at the Milt Dunnell Field in St. Marys with a barbecue, bands and prizes.

If you'd like to join in, it costs $30 for the driver and $25 for a passenger.

Part of all the money raised is being donated to the Monkton Lions Club Fishing and Outdoors Camp for Kids.

More information, including how you can register for the Forbidden Ride, can be found at http://www.visitperth.ca/forbiddenride.html

The brand new Performing Arts Lodge will open its doors this Saturday.

Christopher Plummer and Des McAnuff will be on hand for the PAL Grand Opening at 101 Brunswick Street in Stratford.

PAL is a volunteer-based charity that provides affordable housing, social assistance and other services to local members of Canada's professional and performing arts community who need assistance due to low income, age or disability.

The ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10:30am on May 25^th.

The event is free and all are welcome.

Brunswick Street will be closed between Waterloo and Nile from 10:00am to Noon.

For more information, go to the Performing Arts Lodge website.

A quick note for North Perth drivers;

Kincaid Street from Mitchell Road South (Highway 23) to the Canadian Tire/Zehr's Entrance in Listowel will be closed today until approximately 7:00pm for construction purposes.

Adjust your routes accordingly.