Mar 13, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

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Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Please keep your calendar open for next weekend; adult Games night Friday evening at the Community Centre, the United Church’s St. Pat’s Day breakfast, and the St. Patty’s Day dinner at the Legion. Check their Facebook pages for all of the information.

If you are new to the area and have a little one, you may be interested in getting in touch with Rural Family Community Services, at 613- 279-3151, and see what programs you and you little one would suit you. These programs are available to all in Central Frontenac.

There will be an Arden Stewert’s meeting, at the Church, March 11, at 7pm.

Are you retired and have a bit of time on your hands? The RFCS’s Transportation division would love you to join their team. Helping those, in need, is a true contribution to your community. If you are interested and have some time, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-279-3151 x 305.

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Battersea/Storrington

What's a leprechaun's favourite cereal? Lucky Charms, they're magically delicious! To everyone who is going to be Irish on Sunday, Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

On Saturday Mar 16, head out to the Verona Lion's Club at 2504 Sand Rd for South Frontenac Township's Rec & Leisure Fair. From 11-2, over 25 different clubs will be available for information and registration.  One stop shopping for all your spring and summer recreation opportunities!

South Frontenac Township is looking for performers, musicians, food vendors and volunteers for their amazing Summer in the Park program. If you are interested, check their website, or contact Amanda Pantrey at 613-376-3027 Ext 4447. Warm weather is on the way! 

Our Storrington Stinger's are on a well-deserved March Break! Stay tuned next week for how these amazing students make our community proud!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Calling all vendors for a new and exciting outdoor market! St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton will be holding its 1st Outdoor market fundraiser on Saturday, June 8th, from 10am-2pm. Vendors are invited to sign up now and without delay! Please contact Maude at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 905-449-2160 for your Vendor’s Package and any questions you may have.

Coming to the Lions Hall on Saturday, March 16th between 8pm to 12am is an entertaining evening of live music, a D.J., food, Irish beverages, and prizes. Tickets are $15. Contact Lynn at 613-336-9426, buy them at the door, at euchre on Tuesday nights or Bingo on Thursday nights.

Come out to Finnegan’s General Store on March 16th from 11am – 2pm for a community pot luck. Bring your favourite dish to share with others. There is no cost!

News from the Cloyne Recreation Club: “Meet the Machine 2024” is in the planning stages! Save the date, June 1. We are seeking all sorts of machines that kids would love to explore! If you are interested, please message Michelle Alcock. Come and showcase your products and services!

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting cards on Friday March 22 at 7pm at the Denbigh Hall.  Come join the fun!!

The Denbigh Library has some great news to share.  A Seed Library is set up where you can take seeds or leave seeds for others.    There are also some new Non-Fiction books:  fermentation: history, uses and recipes, Farmhouse Vegetables by Micheal Smith, Grow Fruit Trees Fast by Adam Grant, and Simple and Natural Soapmaking.

Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting an Irish Stew Dinner on Saturday March 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Denbigh Hall.   Cost is $15 or under 8  is $8.  The meal will be gluten free.

Denbigh Recreation Committee says the Easter Bunny is coming to the Denbigh Hall on Saturday March 30 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 

There will be a St Paddy’s Day Dinner and Dance on Saturday March 16 at the Matawatchan Hall.  The entire event runs from 5:00 to 12:00 p.m. and if you want to go to everything which is the “All The Shenanigans Package” Package (Dinner, live Music and Dance) the cost is $20.00.   If you just want to go to the Live Music and Dance with Bar (19+) from 7pm to 12am. The cost is $10.    They are thrilled to welcome Canadian Fiddle Champion Robbie Dagenais with Ian Clark, vocals and guitar from 7pm to 9pm.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

The International Art and Found Day was held on March 12,w with artists in over 50 countries leaving free artwork in their neighbourhoods for local residents to find and enjoy. Two pieces were hidden in South and Central Frontenac. A map of participating artists is available at https://artandfoundday.com/artists-2024/.

Pickleball will return next month! Contact Kelli for more information on places to play, lessons, and upcoming Learn to Play sessions. 613-545-5288 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

This is a reminder that there is a "Little Free Pantry" at 4938 Hwy 38 in Harrowsmith for everyone to drop off or pick up food items.  Provided by Adam Rayer.  For more information contact adam.rayner.ca or 613-384-5500.  

Delicious maple syrup for sale in 1 litre jugs for $22, 2 litre jugs for $38 and 4 litre jugs for $70.  Pickup locations in Harrowsmith, Verona, Sydenham, Kingston or Gananoque on March 30.  All proceeds go towards the New Leaf Link programs for adults with developmental disabilities.  Order today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Sunday, March 17th, it's the St. Patrick's party at the Harrowsmith S and A Club 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith from 5pm – 9pm.  Pot luck, green beer and karaoke.  Free for members, non-members $10 which entitles you to a membership for the remainder of the year.  Come and party.  Cash bar.  For more information contact - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Tech Tutorial for Seniors - How to Setup a Facebook page from 11am – 12:30pm at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church 3876 Harrowsmith Road.  Contact Chelsea Thomas at 613-376-6477 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sunday, March 24, the 100th Anniversary of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute.  Please join the celebration at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 1pm-4pm. 

Friday, April 5, there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, from 7pm to 9:30pm for public school children.  Cost is $7.  For information call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

How many fools will take the fundraising fools polar plunge on April 1 at 9am at the Arden mill pond? Start getting sponsors for this plunge in aid of recreation and phase 3 of the new rink up-dates which are an up-date to the bathroom facilities and nets around the boards. After the plunge the Arden Legion hosts a brunch. This is so exciting with thanks to all helpers and volunteers.

Tomorrow - Friday March 15 Kennebec Recreation hosts an adult games night (18 plus years) at Kennebec Hall with the doors open at 7pm and games starting at 7:30pm. This is a low-key evening of games, refreshments, fun and all are welcome.

Be sure to check out the yummy St. Patrick’s breakfast at Arden United this Sat morning March 16 from 8am - 10:30pm for a free will offering. Later the same day the Arden Legion offers a St. Patrick’s stew supper (adults $20, kids $10, free for five and under)

Our Harlowe friends host a fiddlers bash this third Sat of the month (March 16) at the Harlowe Hall from 1;00- 5;00 with toe tapping tunes, yummy food to buy, and lots of home spun fun. Musicians $2, Public $5. Bop on over and live it up there’s never a dull moment for sure!!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Happy Birthday! to a very special lady! Annie Jackson of Sunbury will be 104 on March 20th!

Food Bank on March 22nd! Your help is needed. Wish list includes bread, milk, potatoes, cheese, butter, eggs and any kind of meat. Toilet paper and paper towels as well. Any thing you can give is readily appreciated!

Cards, Games & Conversation on March 21 in Inverary Church Hall from 1 to 4 pm,. This will be the final session. Tea, Coffee and Cookies served. All yours for $5 donation to the church.

Community Youth Dance for students in Grades 5 to 8 on Friday March 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Storrington Lions Club Hall. Canteen Available. Supervised. Admission is $5.

An Evening of Oral History – A Transition Storrington Meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00 pm at the Storrington Centre. Learn how the villages of Storrington began and hear stories from some of our seniors of days gone by. Free admission.

Fish Fry & Lemon Trifle! at the Lions Hall in Sunbury on March 29th from 5 to 7 pm. sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club. Get your tickets now. Call 613-449-4744. Cost is $20, children 12 and under $10. Cash bar available. Reserve by March 26th.

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet on Saturday April 6th. Doors open from 7:00 until 10:00. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes & local maple syrup, juice, toast, tea & coffee for $10. Children 12 & under $5. Warm smiles, good food, and great company – a good start to your day!

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the Storrington Centre the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy a home cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The Perth & District Historical Society Meeting March 21, 2024, 7:30 pm - For our meeting this month, we welcome Shelagh Stevens and her presentation on Women in Peacekeeping – The Challenges and Successes. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362. Our website at www.perthhs.org has additional information about us and items of interest related to Perth and district

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

At the Community Cafe, last Wednesday, Randy Scott led a discussion on how to deal with depression, SADs and the winter blues.  It was informative and interactive with a touch of humor.   Soup, biscuits, fruit and vegetables were served.  The next Cafe will be Wed April 3.

The Community Pot Luck (Birthday Bash) will be held on Wed March 20th, 6pm at the hall.  Bring a dish to share and a good appetite.   All welcome.

SALT will present Frauds and Scams at the Snow Road Hall on Fri Mar 22 starting at 10am.. Refreshments will be served.

The annual St. Killian's Egg Hunt will be held at the Clar-Mill Hall on Sat Mar 30.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

On Saturday March 23 the OPP will be doing a Stuff the Cruiser event to support the food bank. It will be at Mike Deans from 10 - 2. There will be members of the OPP there with a cruiser collecting donations for the North Frontenac food bank. The food bank is busier than ever and we are hoping this will be a successful event.

Don't forget Baseball registration is this Saturday March 16 at the Parham Fire Hall from 10 am to 1 pm - all teams are being capped at 13 players so you don't want to be disappointed.  Registration is also open on line until April 5 - www.fcmsc.ca - be sure to enter Central Frontenac as your area of play.

Saturday March 16 is the Parham United Church's Ham Supper from 5pm to 7 pm at the CE Building.  It has been while since we have had these most delicious meals.  Hope to see you there. $20 - adult, children age 6 to 12 are $8 Family $50.  

Mark March 23rd on your calendar for District #4 Recreation Committee's Children's Easter Party at the CE Building in Parham 1035 Wagarville Road from 10 am to noon.  Join us for some crafts, games and an Easter Egg Hunt!!

Also on March 23rd at the Oso Township Hall is a Spring Vendor Market from 10 am to 2 pm - lots of awesome deals to be had.

There is a Ham Bingo on March 22 at the Oso Hall and then mark March 26th on your calendar as there will be a Bingo at GREC so get your daubers ready!!  

Thinking of you to Stanley Stinchcombe, Frank & Kathleen Goodfellow, Linda Lowery, and Blake Whan.  Keeping them all in our thoughts and prayers.

Happy Travellers meeting is on Wednesday March 21 at 12 pm Remember to wear your green.

Thanks to Joanne McCullough for playing piano at Church this past Sunday.

Canada Day Planning is well underway. I am looking for some local vendors who are interested in selling their items.  Please send me a message at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.

A yearly reminder that horses may be encountered on the road, and they have the same right of way as pedestrians. The Highway Traffic Act requires that “users of the roadway approaching horses being ridden, driven, or led to use “every reasonable precaution to prevent the frightening of the horse.” Slowing down to 40km and giving a berth would be appreciated, as it’s a real safety concern.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

No column; check back next week!

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Easter is just a couple short weeks away and members of St. Kilian's Church are busy preparing for an Egg-citing event for the whole family on Saturday, March 30th (11am) at the Clar-Mill Hall. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt along with crafts and games, for the little ones. Everyone in the community is welcome to stop by and check out the pies, tarts and other sweet treats at their Bake Sale and stay for a chili, hot dog and soup luncheon while you are there.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

We have been announcing for the past two weeks of the opportunity to pre-order tickets for the North Frontenac Little Theatre’s upcoming production of “Oliver!”

Tickets go on sale on Friday March 15. To order tickets, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, phone number, and number of tickets (including the type – Adult $20/ Youth $15/ Dinner package at Belong Sharbot $85). You will receive an electronic invoice by email, through which you can pay by credit card or Visa debit.

This Saturday Night (March 16) there is a special night of music with musician Jamie Ferguson, at the home of artists Janet MacKay and Mitchel Webster (Worldview Studio), 1121A Summit Rd on Black Lake. A limited number of tickets, $15 each, are available by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for by phoning 613-453-6962. Directions to the venue will be provided upon receipt of payment.

Also on March 23rd at the OSO Township Hall is a Spring Vendor Market from 10am to 2pm - lots of awesome deals to be had.

There is a Ham Bingo on March 22 at the OSO Hall and then mark March 26th on your calendar as there will be a Bingo at GREC so get your daubers ready!!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Luck o the Irish to you all. Join some shenanigans on Friday March 15th upstairs at the legion. The Shamrock’n Dance, $15 at door, karaoke and DJ, and beef brisket on a bun, festive attire encouraged. Doors open at 7 pm, all welcome.

For the die-hard St Patrick’s Day folks, downstairs starting at 2 pm on March 17th, St Patrick’s day social, no entry fee.

Are you aware of someone in your neighbourhood, among your friends, or within your family who could use a boost in their digital confidence? We are extending an invitation to them for an opportunity to learn how to set up a Facebook account on Tuesday, March 19th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. A free lunch will be provided to all participants. For more information or to register contact Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext. 308.

Been in our local Trousdale’s Foodland lately? Seen new tags on the shelf? Keep an eye out for the Food Bank Most Needed tag, if you’re wanting to donate to our local foodbank you can add a item to your grocery shop and donate right in the black bin by the exit as you leave. Also look for the prepared bags with foodbank needs for purchase as well. Pasta sauce is always a good item to donate as well as canned vegetables.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Enjoy a Free Community Pancake Supper on Friday, March 15 at 5:30 pm, at the Verona FM Church. This will be followed by a movie at 6:30 pm featuring Narnia-Prince Caspian. All welcome.

Community Recreation & Leisure Services Fair will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. You're invited to come learn about and register for local sports, recreation, leisure, and social programs at the Recreation & Leisure Services Fair! There will be over 25 local service providers in attendance showcasing their programs and offerings. Plan your spring and summer activities with them!

There are two Free Food Pantries in Verona. One at Rona Hardware and the other beside the Revell used lot at 6618 Road #38. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbours, nourishing neighbourhoods. Help keep the pantry stocked with non-perishable food and other household necessities, toiletries, etc. “Take What You Need and Leave What You Can”.

Until further notice, Euchre at Bellrock has been canceled. There are not enough people to play Euchre.

Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is celebrating their 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 24, from 1pm to 4pm at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. There will be refreshments and sweets, as well as displays from the 1920’s and a silent auction. Proceeds will be used to send a local child to camp. Everyone is welcome to join this celebration. Wear your 1920’s garb, if you are so inclined.

Day Camps for children, ages 4 to 12 and Swimming Lessons will be held at McMullen Beach, Verona this summer. Registration online for the Day Camp Monday MARCH 25 at 9 am. Please call 613-376-3027 ext. 4331 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or comments

South Frontenac Township will be holding an Open House discussing the Verona Housing Plan at the Verona Lions Hall on Wednesday, March 27 from 6 pm to 8 pm. They will present the findings for water and wastewater options for the proposed housing development in Verona. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome. For more information contact 613-376-3027

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