The women of CFUW Perth and District invite you to tour some of Perth’s most unique homes December 3 and 4, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and help us raise funds to support higher education for women and young girls, local libraries and childrens’ reading programs.

This year a total of eight unique homes will be open to visitors—heritage homes that remind us of our past and some more modern but truly unique homes. Decorated for the season, the Tour will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.

Since the tour will make you hungry, local restaurants have agreed to offer an “Express Lunch” for house tour ticket-holders at modest charge, and make a donation to the Tour’s proceeds to reflect their commitment. Don’t miss afternoon tea and snacks on Saturday at the Grind Coffee Shop, at the corner of North and Sherbrooke.

Tickets, in the form of a brochure illustrating the homes and their history, are available November 1 from Home Furniture (18 Gore St. E., Perth 613 264-9876), Elizabeth Interiors (8 Chamber St., Smiths Falls 613 283-7581), Tivoli Florist in Ottawa (282 Richmond Road, Westboro 613 729-6911 or 18 Clarence St. in the Byward Market 613 321-0960) and in Carleton Place at The Blossom Shop, 167 Bridge St. (613 257-1855). Or call Muriel at 613 267-2270. Tickets are $30.

The Canadian Federation of University Women is a voluntary non-profit organization committed to the improvement of the status of women, human rights and to the promotion of education. Last year’s Heritage Perth House Tour allowed the granting of $17,500.00 to area women continuing their education.

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Karen Hickey, please call Karen at 613 267-9587 or e-mail her at Karen.hickey@sympatico.ca.