Community Columns, March 28th, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

• Arden
• Battersea/Storrington
• Cloyne - Northbrooke
• Denbigh
• Godfrey
• Harlowe
• Harrowsmith
• Henderson
• Inverary
• Maberly-Bolingbroke
• Mississippi
• Ompah
• Parham-Tichborne
• Perth Road
• Plevna
• Sydenham
• Sharbot Lake
• Verona

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

Coffee hour is being held on Thursdays at 10am in the social room of Arden United Church.

There will be a special study for the Lenten Journey as the group reads of book of, Act/Fast: Spiritual Practices for a Climate in Crisis. The group will be meeting on Wednesdays at 3:30pm at Arden United Church.

Please try to participate in the a few of the many events next weekend. There will be a few special services in Arden during Holy Week. There will be a Cross Walk on March 29th at 1:30pm, starting at the Matson Farm and ending at Arden United Church. There will also be a Son-Rise Easter Service at the Public Beach on Price Road on March 31st at 6:30am. Lastly, each church will also have an Easter Service during their regular service times. 

The North Frontenac Food Bank will be hosting their Annual “Stuff the Cruiser”, at Mike Dean’s, 10am to 2pm, March 30. With the need increasing your support would be appreciated.

In co-operation with the Arden Legion, the Kennebec Rec Committee will be hosting their annual Children’s Easter Part. The day begins at the Legion with a Breakfast of Pancakes and sausage 8am to 10am. Adults $10.00, children without art work $5.00 and children with art work, free. They can then head over to the Kennebec Community Centre for the party 10am to 12:30am. There will be games, an Easter egg hunt, and a hot dog lunch. This is a free event and all are welcome. For information, please call Lynn Klages at 613-305-0953.

The Kennebec Rec Committee will be holding their second annual “Fool’s Plunge”, 9am at the Arden Mill Pond, Monday April 1. Brunch will follow, at the Legion. Registration packages are available at C4 Convenience. For more information, please contact Jeff Matson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The following is an announcement from Ardian O’Connell. Arden's own singer, musician and composer is doing a solo concert of songs from Scotland, Ireland and North America on Saturday, March 30th at 7pm at Soldiers Memorial (Uso) Hall, 1107 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. I think he meant Oso Hall. He'll also be singing some of his own compositions, which have proven to be real crowd pleasers. Tickets can also be ordered by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phoning, 613-876-4841.vailable at C4 Country Convenience in Arden at $10 each..

When parents attend an EarlyON program they can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play for you and your children ages 0-6 years. Families can find their schedule on keyon.ca where they will need to register an account. There, they can access our times and locations to pre-register. These are free programs to everyone in the community. 

Thinking of you Dawn Hansen as you continue with your rehabilitation.

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Battersea/Storrington

How do you know that the Easter Bunny is in a good mood? He's hoppy!

Easter services for the Storrington Pastoral charge are as follows: 

Maundy Thursday 7 pm at Inverary

Good Friday 10 am at Battersea

Easter Sunday 7:30 sunrise service at Gilmour Point, followed by regular services ... 9:15 at Battersea, 11:15 at Inverary. 

Spring into Wellness!! Get your mind and body ready for the new season! Thru yoga, exercise or both, take the time to get yourself ready for this season of new beginnings. These classes are for everyone, at any level. Please contact Allison, Renee or Ashley at 613-353-1109 for details and to register. Do it for you!

The eclipse is fast approaching approaching! Eclipse glasses are available at many of our local businesses.  Keep yourself safe during this once in a 700 year event! I believe that children will be provided a pair from their school.  Also, due to the possibility of unimaginable crowds in our area, it is recommended that you have fuelled your vehicle and have adequate groceries and any needed supplies prior to that weekend.  The very long range forecast is for a mix of sun & cloud for Monday April 8.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The Easter Bunny helpers Aka Golden Girls were busy today filling eggs for an Easter egg hunt for some special residents at Pine Meadow Nursing Home. A fun time was had by all.

News from the Lakeside Inn Motel, Restaurant and Bar: Get ready for some Easter fun at Lakeside Inn! We're excited to announce our Easter Colouring Contest for kids! Pick up your colouring sheets at the front desk or download them starting March 9th. Submit your masterpiece by March 28th to enter to win! Prizes await the most egg-cellent entries.

News from St. Kilian Church: Just one more week until their EASTER EGG HUNT, BAKE SALE and CHILI/SOUP LUNCHEON on Saturday March 30, 2023 at the Clar-Mill Community Hall in Plevna beginning at 11am. Bring the whole family, meet new friends, and enjoy the joy of community. There will be over 1000 eggs to find! This is a fund-raiser for St. Kilian Church. Participation is by donation. If possible, please pre-register through the church’s FB page. Do not forget to bring your Easter basket to collect all the eggs you are going to find!

Cloyne Recreation Club News: Hippity Hoppity Easter’s on its way to Cloyne!

Join us for a couple hours of fun games, candy and prizes! March 30th 10am-12pm Barrie Township Hall. At the Easter Event you’ll be able to guess how many chocolate Easter eggs are in a special container!

Meet the Machine 2024 is in the planning stages! Save the Date, June 1/2024. 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!

Garden Club News: April 10th – The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club’s speaker is Brad King from Napanee. Brad will talk about the ABC’s of NPK, those are the initials and letters you see on fertilizers, the ones none of us are quite sure what they mean. Not all applications are the same and Brad will explain why, and which ones will work best for our gardens. All are welcome. Location, the Barrie Community Hall, 14225 Hwy #41, Cloyne, mix and mingle at 6:45pm, the speaker will start at 7pm. For more information, our e-mail address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lions Club of Land O’Lakes News: The combined LOLGC and Lions “cleanup” is on April 20th. The Lions will be providing a BBQ to all the volunteers who come out to help. The Spring Extravaganza Craft Sale is on April 20th 10-2 at the Lions Hall. The Speakers Forum starts back up April 24th starting at 7pm. This is a joint venture of the Cloyne and District Historic Society and the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes, sponsored by Raymond James. Our first Speaker will be Terry Fallis the author. Refreshments will follow. Everyone is welcome. There will be a speaker every month for 6 months on the 4th Wednesday of each month… Mark your calendars.

Join Bence Motor Sales for their 2nd annual Parking Lot Party on Saturday, May 25, 2024 beginning at 11am. A fun filled day with live music, a barbecue, kids entertainment, door prizes & a classic car show! More details to drop closer to date.

Myers Cave resort is holdings its 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, March 31st, from 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event.

News from the NAEC Parent Council: The 2024 Fun Fair is on June 7th from 4pm to 7pm at the Flinton Recreation Club.

Calling all vendors for a new and exciting outdoor market! St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton will be holding its 1st SUMMER SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR MARKET FUNDRAISER on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 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. Let’s make this a truly memorable event; one that is sure to continue year after year!

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter weekend and hoping you are able to spend some time with family or friends.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee says the Easter Bunny is coming to the Denbigh Hall on Saturday, March 30 from 11am until 1pm.  You can have BRUNCH (pancakes, sausages and refreshments) with the Easter Bunny at no cost.  For the children, there will be crafts, games, photo booth and the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

BIG NEWS:  The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having it first ATV Poker Run on Saturday, April 27, 2024.  The Trail begins in Heritage Park at 48 Lane St. Denbigh, ON.  Registration is from 10:30am to 1pm.  Cost per hand $10.00   Prizes for the top 3 hands.  Chili and a bun will be available in the Park canteen by donation during the event registration.  You can also get a poker hand and stop in for lunch if you are not going on the ride.

The Denbigh Community Food Bank is open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:15am to 11am.  Please call if you are in need 613-333-2224.  The Food Bank is located at the Addington Highlands Community Centre on Central Street in Denbigh.

A Wellness group meets every Tuesday morning from 9am to 10am in the Denbigh Hall basement.  There is coffee, tea, friendly conversation and exercise.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Congratulations to the Harrowsmith Women's Institute on celebrating 100 years of serving the community - what an accomplishment!  And the snacks were yummy!

Stop by the SFRC at 4567 Road 38, in Harrowsmith for FREE Solar Eclipse glasses. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 8-4 and Sun 10-4. At last check, they had 200 pairs remaining.

District 4 Councillor is hosting a Community Breakfast on April 6th, from 0800-1030 am at Piccadilly Hall, 1025 Oak Flats Road... Enjoy a FREE pancake and sausage breakfast! Learn about fire prevention.

Welcome to EarlyON Child and Family Centres, where you can learn, connect, and play with your child, meet other people, and receive parenting information from trained Early Childhood Educators.

April 7-10 is the time to get outside and clean up the community! You could win a gift card if you submit a photo of your clean up by tagging the District 4 Recreation Committee or emailing your entry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..... good luck and start cleaning those ditches!

When you attend an EarlyON program you can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play, and active play for you and your children ages 0-6 years Free in your community. Families can find our schedule on keyon.ca where they will need to register an account. There, they can access our times and locations to pre-register

Thanks to the Sydenham High School Advisory Council for the FREE skate this past weekend at the Frontenac Arena... The free hot chocolate and coffee were lovely!

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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, Broker with Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage.  For more information contact Adam at adam.rayner.ca or 613-384-5500.  

In reference to the problems with the Canada Post Community Mailboxes in Harrowsmith, the Honourable Scott Reid, MP, has advised that if we have problems we can call the Canada Post Customer Service telephone at 1-866-607-6301.  We need to document all issues as Canada Post believes that this is a minor problem and they have rejected all recommendations to correct the ice, snow and mud problems that we saw this past winter.  

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 there is a Painting Workshop with an Easter theme from 1pm to 3pm at the Sydenham Legion Hall (4361 Amelia Street).  Materials are provided, but bring an apron, paper towels and a sense of fun.  Beginners to Experienced (55+) for a $5 donation.  Register with Natalee at the South Frontenac Community Services 613-376-6477 ext 310.  

Friday, April 05, 2024 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, from 7 to 930pm for public school children.  Cost is $7.00.  For information, call 613-372-2410.  

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 11am to 2pm there will be a Spring Open House & Concert at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church at 3876 Harrowsmith Road in the gymnasium.  This is a double celebration marking NeLL's 15th Anniversary with activities, food and a performance of original songs.  Meet our instructors, staff and chat with participants.   For information contact Brandy Sheahan at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

The family of the late Alvin VanNess celebrated his life at the Arden Legion last Sunday. Folks shared stories and memories of this great outdoors man who was cherished by his best Friend Elda, and a Dad to Kevin & Kim; a Sister to Doreen, and a stepfather to Cindy and Nicky and Pupa to Rebecca and Mitch. It was wonderful to see Rebecca Kelsey home for the funeral and bopping up and down the roads like the good old days. We love you to pieces dear!

Great news- the north end of Henderson Road is “getting done” soon and crews have been spotted brushing the sides of the road, marking the culverts, and staking the power lines. Be sure to run out with easter eggs for our hard working crews and for our super duper municipal counsellor Cindy Knight-Kelsey.

On Easter Saturday, March 30 the OPP will be at Mike Deans in Sharbot Lake from 10- 2 seeking your help to stuff the cruiser full of food for the North Frontenac Food Bank. Come and have a visit and drop of some non-perishable food items.

Also on Easter Sat, the Arden Legion hosts the Easter Family Breakfast from 8- 10am followed by a Children’s Easter party hosted by Kennebec Recreation at their hall that features a party, games, easter egg hunt and a hot dog luncheon. Hop on over for some yummy fun times!

Our Pine Meadow People rocked St. Patricks Day with Irish music by Tom McIntosh, while wearing green and drinking yummy shamrock shakes. Then for Easter the Golden Girls and many other groups and families are delivering Easter treats and messages. Thanks, and Happy Easter!!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Ormsbee Success! Henry has been selected to skate for Team Ontario in the Canadian Youth Short Track Championships March 30th-31st in Rimouski, Quebec.

Easter Church Services: Maundy Thursday Service, March 28th at Inverary United at 7pm. Good Friday Service at Battersea United at 10am. Easter Morning Sunrise Service at Gilmour Point at 7:30am. Easter Services at 9:15am at Battersea United and 11:15am at Inverary United.

Enrol Now to Learn Self Defence!  Sensei Hamid Nam, a 7th Dan in Karate, will be teaching a class on Self-Defence using techniques from Karate, Krav Maga and Aikido at Inverary United Church Hall on Saturday , May 11th from 1-4pm.  For info or to enrol call 613 328-6742 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet on Saturday April 6th. Doors open from 7 until 10. 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!

Eclipse! Monday April 8th! Be sure you have proper eclipse viewing glasses. Kingston will start to see the effects of the eclipse about 2:09pm with Totality happening at 3:23 with a duration of 2 minutes 45 seconds. The first area to have Totality is Mexico’s Pacific Coast around 11:07am. The Eclipse will enter Canada in Southern Ontario and exit on the Atlantic Coast of Newfoundland at 5:16pm. Be safe! Be smart! and enjoy this once in a life time of Totality!

Save Your Pop Cans! Fill the Bin at the Storrington Lions Hall on April 21 from 12:30 – 2:30 in support of The Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs. Thank you to ANS Scrap Metal and Environmentall Contracting Services for their support.

Inverary Spring Market! Happening in Ken Garrett Park on April 27th from 10am to 3pm.

High Tea on May 11th at 1pm at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Preparations are underway and tickets sales have started. Event will support Child Life Services at Kingston Health Sciences. To purchase tickets call Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257.

Spring Market at Gerald Ball Memorial Park on Saturday June 1st from 10am to 3 pm. Vendors welcome. Text or call Marie at 613-449-4744.

A Vendors’ Event! Happening on Saturday, August 24 from 10 – 3pm at the Storrington Lions Hall, Sunbury. Book your spot now either indoors or outside. Tables and chairs provided. Vendor fees are in support of the Capital Fund for improvement to the Lions Hall. Vendor Coordinator Marie Wilkins 613-449-4744 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Yoga Class every Wednesday evening at 6pm at Inverary United Church Hall. Also Pilates & Foam Rolling. Full schedule at nomadyogini.ca  or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EarlyOn Child & Family Centres Free service for parents and children 0 – 6. Learn to connect, to play and meet other parents. Receive parenting information. See schedule of events for your area at keyon.ca

Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!

Line Dancing from 7 to 8pm every Monday night at the Storrington Lions’ Hall. The cost is $5. Contact Crystal to reserve your spot: 613-453-6303.

VON SMART Exercise & Fall Prevention Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 10:30am at the Storrington Centre. To register call Danielle McTaggart at 1-800-301-0076  ext 3414.

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

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovskis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Maberly Hall - Stand Up Comedy Show! Only $10 at the door. March 28th, 2024, 1:30pm - 3pm. Register by calling 613-267-5353 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There are only 100 spots available, so be sure to register before there is no more room! The Maberly Hall is located at 180 Maberly Elphin Rd., Maberly. Are you a Township resident requiring transportation? Partial funding provided by the Inclusive Community Grant Program. 

CPHC Fitness Classes for Seniors at ABC Hall. These are FREE classes held at the ABC Hall. Please bring running shoes and wear comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle, and weights (optional). Call Margaret at (613) 273-9244 for more information. From now to May 27th, 2024 (except holidays).

Bridge - Monday: 1:30 – 3:30pm (except holidays) at the ABC Hall. Cost: $5 toward the hall maintenance. Beginners are welcome! Free lessons are available on request. For more information, contact Freda Russell at (613) 273-2571 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

American Mahjongg - Thursday: 1 – 4pm. Cost: $5 at the door for hall maintenance. Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards, typically with four players. Join players from Renfrew, Snow Road, Perth, Scotch Line and the local area for fun and laughter. Once a month we play at an area restaurant and enjoy lunch out. We can teach you how to play. Contact Freda Russell at (613) 273-2571 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Musician’s Circle -Thursday: 7 – 10pm - Cost: $5 at the door which goes towards hall maintenance. Play and sing along with fellow musicians. All musicians and all genres of music (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass) are welcome. A fun learning and networking venue. Contact Dave Pollard at (613) 273-2464 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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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 March Birthday Bash, Doreen blew out her candle and made a wish as Happy Birthday was sung to her.  As usual, a pot luck lovely feast was provided by those attending, along with lively conversation and catching up on local news.  Everyone is welcome to attend next month's Bash on Wednesday, April 17 at 6pm.

The Community Cafe will be held at the Ompah Hall on Wed., April 3 from

11 to 1:30.  This month the focus will be on How to Keep Active and Healthy.  Elizabeth Dares is a Registered Dietician who will present strategies to keep healthy and Melissa will demonstrate Adaptive Dance. Snacks and social follow the presentations.  This is a free event for all seniors 60+.  For more information call Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-279-3151 ext 201, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St. Killians Easter Egg Hunt, Bake Sale and Luncheon takes place at Clar-Mill Hall starting at 11.  Pre-register at St. Killians Facebook Page is helpful to the organizers but is not required.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Don't forget about the Stuff the Cruiser event in support of the food bank this Saturday March 30!! 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.

Last reminder about softball registration - open on line until April 5 - www.fcmsc.ca - be sure to enter Central Frontenac as your area of play.  If you need a paper copy please message This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Also, remember both form and payment must be made to ensure you are completely registered!  Payment can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  We are still in need of some over 19 age players to complete the Junior Men's team - so please reach out if you are interested.

The congregation of Parham United Church enjoyed a delicious lunch after church on Sunday. 

Our sincerest apologies the BINGO at GREC is April 26 not March 26th as we had previously reported.  Sorry about that.   

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Children's Easter Party on Saturday hosted by District #4 Recreation Committee.  It's so great to see all the smiles on the kids faces and the Easter Bunny even paid a special visit!! Thanks you to much to the organizers who stepped up to make this event such a success.

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.  

Don't forget Earth Day on April 22 - District #4 Recreation Committee is looking for volunteers in the area to help clean up the roadside - if you are interested please let us know... we are asking those who pick up their roadside trash to take a picture and either email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or post to our facebook page to be entered in a draw for some great prizes thanks to Gray's Grocery, Subway and District #4 Recreation Committee.  Also, if you want to "adopt a road" in your area to clean up please let us know and we can set you up with some bags and a breakfast....how great is that!

Mark June 23rd down on your calendar as the United Church in Parham will celebrate 150 years....more details closer to the date.

Also mark May 11th down as the Giant Flea Market/Yard Sale/Vendor Fair at the Parham Ball Field - if you are interested in having a table please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our heart is aching for the family of the late Blake Whan - please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers at the loss of such a great man.  You will be missed dearly.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend - celebrating with family and friends.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church: Sunday services continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.

Happy Birthday to those with March birthdays.

TUESDAY LUNCHES at Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert. Come early and get in a few hands of Euchre before lunch.

Upcoming Events: Maple Syrup Festival with breakfast. Children’s games, face painting, tattoos, sucker pole, and fish pond. Learn how to Juggle. Votary Sugar Shack. Date and time; Sat. Apr. 13. 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Cost; Adults $12, Children $5, 3 years and under eat free. In Harris Hall (right next door to the church) there will be a bake sale, as well as homemade jams and a fine selection of handmade goods.

Enjoy an afternoon of Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music, with BLUEGRASS 4 U. at the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road Cr. Sunday, May 5th, 2pm-5pm. Free will offering.

For information about the Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Congratulations Lindsay Surra for winning the Royal Astronomical Society’s Leo Enright award, and the bronze metal for her age group in the KFLA Science Fair! 

Thank you Lookout Home Hardware for donating a Napoleon 14" portable charcoal kettle grill valued at $64.99 as a prize for Plevna Holy Trinity Anglican Church Tuesday night Euchre! WOW!! 

Plevna is very lucky to have a hardware store conveniently located right in town at 7617 hwy 509!

They are open Monday - Saturday 8-4pm for all of our hardware shopping needs.

Don't forget the St Kilian's Church Easter Egg Hunt Sat, March 30 at 11am at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). Lots of fun is planned for kids of all ages with over 1000 eggs to find! There will be a delicious lunch and baked goods available to purchase too! Don't miss out on this fun event where there will certainly be something for everybody.

Happy Easter from the Plevna column!

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Saturday, March 30, the OPP will be doing a Stuff the Cruiser event in support of the local food bank. 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.

A message from EarlyOn and Family Centres: Welcome to EarlyON Child and Family Centres, where you can learn, connect and play with your child, meet other people and receive parenting information from trained Early Childhood Educators. When you attend an EarlyON program you can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play for you and your children ages 0-6 years. Free in your community. Families can find our schedule on keyon.ca where they will need to register an account. There, they can access our times and locations to pre-register.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

Wishing everyone a Hoppy Easter.

How do you organize a solar eclipse party?? You planet…

For all those planning on observing the eclipse, please remember to take all proper precautions and don’t forget to think of your fur kids.

Thank you to all the local businesses for providing us with the essential needs for making our Easter weekend a good one. Be kind to those who have chosen to work during this holiday, to make yours a special one.

Heartland Country have been making music together for nearly 25 years, their signature laid back style and 5 member vocal approach make them one of the most beloved Classic Country dance bands in the region. Heartland Country will be performing at the Sydenham Legion on Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 7:30-11:30pm . $10 per ticket... Available now at the One Stop in Sydenham or at the Legion. This will be a sell out event, don’t delay. Grab your tickets today. Doors open at 7 pm.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

South Frontenac Scouting's Good Friday Pancake Breakfast will be held Friday, March 29 from 8am to 11am at the Verona Lions Hall. Adults $10. Youth (age 3 to 12) $5, under 3 eat free. All proceeds go towards supporting Scouting activities in South Frontenac.

Verona Free Methodist Church will have a Good Friday Service on March 29 at 10am.

On Easter Sunday Morning on March 31, Verona Free Methodist Church will serve a Continental Breakfast from 8am to 9:30am followed by Easter Service at 10am.

Rev Burton, Pastor of Verona Pentecostal Church sends us this message. Join us Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10:30am for Worship and the Word. Our guest on Easter Sunday is Verona's own Rev. Oscar Simpson. We look forward to seeing you!

There will be a Women’s Luncheon on Tuesday, April 2 at 12:30pm at Mom restaurant. Guest speaker will be Morningstar Mission. Theme is “We are blessing men with personal care items.” They would appreciate you bringing items to donate. Items such as socks, underwear, sweat pants, shaving cream (travel size), pull tab food cans. Please call 613-374-2703 to register.

Verona has an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, where you can learn, connect and play with your child, meet other people and receive parenting information from trained Early Childhood Educators. You can expect to find opportunities for sensory play, creative art, music and movement, language and literacy, cognitive and problem solving, science and nature, dramatic play and active play for you and your children ages 0-6 years. This is a free service in Verona. Families can find the schedule on keyon.ca where you will need to register an account.

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