Northern Happenings

Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

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Friday September 3

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links hall, 7pm $6 for ages 9-15, call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533

SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, Call Community Support Services for info/ appointment: 613-279-3151.

Labour Day Weekend Events

ARDOCH ALGONQUIN MANOOMIN FESTIVAL, Sat. & Sun. Sept 4 & 5, Clar-Mill hall, Plevna, traditional Anishinaabe drumming, singing, dancing, crafts, teachings. 11AM gates & booths open, Grand Entry 1PM both days. Admission by donation. manoominfestival.webs.com

INROADS STUDIO TOUR 2010, Fri-Mon Sept 3-6; 10 am-5pm daily. Land O’ Lakes Region, fine artwork, warm hospitality of artists and artisans, 13 studios, info: David Daski 613-335-4174; Ken Waller 613-279-3035; www.inroadstour.ca . 

MCDONALDS CORNERS – CONCERTS, Rudeboy Sept 4; Mighty Popo Sept 5; 6378 McDonalds Corners Road; $20ea; $35/both concerts; 613-278-0208; 613-278-2688.

SUNDANCE STUDIO TOUR, Sept 4 & 5 (10-5); Sept 6 (10-4); 1047 Zealand Rd, Maberly, walking tour of 21 artists;613-268-2171; www.sundancestudio.ca

OMPAH - NATURAL FIBRE FESTIVAL September 4 & 5, Silent Valley Alpaca, 1120 Donaldson Rd., Ompah, 10am-4pm; 613-479-0307; www.silentvalleyalpaca.ca

Saturday September 4

(see also “Weekend Events”)

ARDEN - YARD SALE, 1010 Hornbeck Lane (Ruth Oliver's), 8AM-4PM, to benefit Arden & Community Wesleyan Church

HARLOWE – SAUSAGE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST, community centre 8-11am; $7; 6-12yrs $3

SHARBOT LAKE – CABOOSE OPEN HOUSE, 9-noon, Elizabeth St next to Community Herb Garden, across from twp. Office; info 613-279-2777

VERONA LIONS GARLIC FESTIVAL, 9am-1pm, great food, garlic, garlic awards, kids activities & more, info: John McDougall veronart@kingston.net; 613-374-2516.

Sunday September 5

(see also “Weekend Events”)

ELPHINFEST, noon-11pm;10 bands will play a mix of Blues and Rock ‘n roll. $10, under 12 free. Facebook/Elphinfest.com

Monday September 6

SYDENHAM FIREFIGHTERS “BOOT DRIVE” fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy at Moons Corners, Sydenham & Rutledge Rd, 10-3.

Tuesday September 7

BOLINGBROKE – MOBILE CLINIC by Community Health & Primary Care, ABC Hall, 9:30am-noon, for everyone in the community: blood work, flu shots, blood pressure checks, pre-natal care & more Info: 613-803-1710

SHARBOT LAKE 39ers, Oso Hall, 11am choir, noon potluck lunch; meeting 12:45pm, all 50 yrs & over welcome; phone 613-279-3220

SYDENHAM - SCOUTS REGISTRATION, 7-8pm, Loughborough Public School. Beavers ages 5-7; Cubs 8-10 yrs; Scouts 11-14; Venturers 14-18.

Wednesday September 8

COMMUNITY LIVING – NORTH FRONTENAC Annual General Meeting, Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake, 6:30pm, all welcome

KENNEBEC & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY meeting 7pm, Arden Community Centre

LAND O'LAKES SENIORS potluck lunch & meeting, 12 noon, Mountain Grove Hall. New members welcome

PERTH ROAD - SCOUTS REGISTRATION 7-8pm, Perth Road Public School; Info: Karen at 613-353-6999.

VERONA - CRAFTS & CONVERSATION, Free Methodist Church, 10-noon, info: Helga Konecny 613-374-1281.

Thursday September 9

LAND O' LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 1pm, Pineview Methodist Church, Cloyne, speaker Phil Kennedy of Arbour Gardens on "What To Do Next Year"

PLEVNA - CRAFT GROUP, Clar-Mill Hall every Thursday starting Sept.9, 1pm. All welcome, info: Betty 613-336-9845

VERONA DINERS, noon, Trinity United Church, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

VERONA - SCOUTS REGISTRATION, Trinity United Church, 7-8pm; info: Terry, 613-374-2703.

Friday September 10

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Saturday September 11

CLOYNE - FRIENDS OF BON ECHO PARK Annual General Meeting, 4:30PM followed by potluck supper. Barrie Community Hall, Cloyne.

CLOYNE - BON ECHO ROCKS! “The Geology of Mazinaw Rock” Speaker: Dr. David Pearson, Founding Director Science North. 7:30 PM Barrie Hall, free admission, donations appreciated. Sponsor: by Friends of Bon Echo Park.

HARLOWE – ROAST BEEF SUPPER, 4-7pm, community centre; $12; under 12 $6; proceeds to Tweed Oddfellows Lodge

HARROWSMITH - CHERYL DICKSON FUNDRAISER Bake & Yard Sale Golden Links hall, 9-2, sponsored by the South Frontenac 4H club. Wilma 382-7574  

PLEVNA - WHITE FAMILY REUNION, Clar-Mill Hall, 3pm, potluck supper, info: 613-336-9845

Sunday September 12

ARDEN - BBQ & GOSPEL SING, Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, BBQ 4pm; Gospel Sing with Sweet Water 7pm; all welcome

CLOYNE - MINI WINNERS WALK OF HOPE, Bon Echo Provincial Park, help raise funds to overcome ovarian cancer!  Registration 10am; walk begins 11am; info: Betty Stevens moreng@sympatico.ca; 613-336-8140. 

ENTERPRISE - GRAND OLD COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1-4pm, Enterprise Hall.  Great entertainers, food, dancing. Presented by Newburgh-Camden Lions Club, proceeds to local projects.

FLINTON - LIVE COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof Ministries, Open Mike 6:30pm. All welcome

HARROWSMITH - GOSPEL ONLY JAM, 1-4 pm, Free Methodist Church, Open Mike, all welcome, refreshments, free will offering

MCDONALD'S CORNERS - FIDDLERS' SUNDAY, Knox Presbyterian Church, 11am, lunch following service.

MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $12; info: 613-278-2427

MCDONALDS CORNERS – JON BROOKS in concert, MERA schoolhouse, 2-4pm, 613-278-0388; MERASchoolhouse@bell.net

PICCADILLY JAM SESSION, held at Bedford Hall, 1-5pm. Country/Bluegrass/Folk, Open Mike, performers free, audience $1; info: 613 374-1236 or 613 374-5477

SHARBOT LAKE – BREAKFAST at the Legion. 8am-noon, $7.

Monday September 13

HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, family fee $10/ year, info: Pam 613-372-1578

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday September 14

CLOYNE - SPARKS, BROWNIES, GUIDES Registration, Barrie Hall, 6:30-8pm, info: Lynn 613-336-0771

NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, Ompah hall For those 50+, $10. Reservations required 613-279-3151

Wednesday September 15

BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10. Reservations required: 613-279-3151

HARROWSMITH – RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services Centre; free transportation avail: 613-372-2753; 613-376-6477, all welcome

SHARBOT LAKE FAMILY HEALTH TEAM -“HEALTHY YOU” Weight Management Program focuses on lifestyle changes to help you reach & maintain a healthier body weight or shape;12 week program, Wednesdays at noon. No cost. Pre-register: 613-279-2100

VERONA - QUILTING GROUP, 9-noon, Trinity United Church, beginners to pro welcome, info: Ann McDougall 613-374-2516.

Sept. 16 - Dec 23

GRIEF AFTERCARE PROGRAM “Navigating the Maze", sponsored by Land O' Lakes Community Services & Maschke Funeral Home, free, LOLCS Board Room, Northbrook. Register, Pam, 336-8934, plemke@lolcs.com; Derek, 336-6873, maschkefuneralhome@hotmail.com.

Regular Happenings

ABC Seniors - Bolingbroke Hall 12:30pm 2nd Wednesday of month. Potluck, games, entertainment, socializing. New members welcome. Info: Joanne 613-279-1106; Joyce 613-273-4832.

BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875.

BINGO ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. ■Sharbot Lake: 1st Thursday of month: Legion, 6:45 pm;

OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. Sponsor Ompah United Church. All welcome

SHARBOT LAKE YOGA, classes for all ages, Mondays 10am, Tuesdays 7pm, Medical Centre. Thursdays 4pm Public School. Info: Carol 613-375-6448; Laura 613-279-3131

SMOKE-FREE FOR GOOD. Support group. Mondays 7 pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth, Kingston. 531-U WIN.

TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) - ■ARDEN Community centre, Wednesdays 6:30pm; ■SHARBOT LAKE, Mondays, Medical centre downstairs, enter by lakeside doors, weigh-in 5:45pm, meetings 6:30-7:30pm. ■VERONA - Verona Free Methodist Church, Mondays 6–7:30pm.  All welcome. Info: 613-375-8174; chrisintops@hotmail.com

ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAM at the Learning Centre in Hartington. Improve your English, math and computer skills. Prepare for employment. Gain skills needed for entry to college and apprenticeship. Call 372-2111

ARDEN - LADIES AUXILIARY COMMUNITY SUMMER DART LEAGUE, Legion, 1PM every Sunday. All 16 & over welcome.

CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments, contact Claire Macfarlane, FL&A Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 279-1133.

MABERLY – WALKING GROUP, Fridays, meet at hall 9 am. Info: Barb Richmire, 613 259-2182.

MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting 278-2943 ; Fibrearts: 278-1203 ; Spinning Group 278-1203

MCDONALDS CORNERS - ADULT FITNESS CLASS, free, MERA Schoolhouse Mondays 9:30am. Info: Barb Richmire, 613 259-2182

NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636

LENNOX & ADDINGTON EARLY LEARNING PLAYGROUPS- Tamworth: Mondays 10am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Denbigh Tuesdays 10am –noon, recreation hall; Northbrook: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am excluding 4th Wednesday of month, Lions Hall; Kaladar: playgroup & "Let's Play with Baby Too”, Thursdays 9:30-11:30am, community centre; Flinton: Thursdays 1-2:30pm, township hall; Cloyne Fridays 9:30–11:30am, Barrie Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257

ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS: Monday-Harrowsmith 9:30-11:30am; 2nd & 4th Sharbot Lake, 9:30-11:30am Tues.- Verona 9:30-11:30am, Wed. Baby, Toddler Group 10-noon, Sharbot Lake. Thurs. Arden 9:30-11:30am; Plevna 1st & 3rd 9:30-11:30am. Friday: Verona 9:30-11:30am

PLEVNA - CRAFT GROUP, Clar-Mill Hall every Thursday starting Sept.9, 1pm. All welcome, info: Betty 613-336-9845