Apr 10, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

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Arden
by Wanda Harrison

The results of the rescheduled Legion meeting demonstrated that the history of our small community mattered to many. The room was crowded and the discussion was emotional but after the vote the motion to remove the “Gordon Gaylord” name from the branch was defeated. The Legion reminded all that their annual AGM would be held the last Saturday of April.

The Kennebec Rec Committee has added a new item to their regularly scheduled programs. Yoga, by Rosemary, will be starting April 15, 9:30am to 10:30am at the Kennebec Community Centre. As many know, the benefits of Yoga are enormous. Your only requirement is to have an open mind, bring your own mat and water, and enjoy yourself.

If you suffer from the side affects of osteoporosis you may want to enrol in the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team’s program “Deep in the Bones” This is an eight week Zoom course held Wednesdays and Fridays beginning April 17, 9:00 am to 10:30 am. To register or for more information call 613-279-2100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please make sure you are attending the Sat. April 20, from 11- 4 HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH vendor sale at the Piccadilly Hall, 1025 Oak Flats Rd; Godfrey. The Church will team up with 14 small businesses and District 4 Recreation to create a 5 senses experience. Late lunch foods by District 4 Recreation will be for sale and each vendor will feature one or more of something to taste, smell, hear, touch, or see. Vendor fees benefit District 4 Recreation. All are welcome.

There are many vendor/yard sales planned for this summer. The one that is of important to Arden is that Springwood Cottage Resort will be putting on their Community Yard Sale again this year on Saturday, May 11, from 9am to 1pm at 1018 Blue Heron Ridge Road, Arden.  If you have items you would like sell after your spring clean-up, please contact Jackie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to rent a spot as soon as possible. Space and tables are limited so register early.

Just a reminder about the District 2 Rec Committee’s fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday April 21, 5pm to 7pm at the Olden (Mountain Grove) Community Hall. The cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids and the under 5’s get dinner for free. If you need more information please get in touch with any member of the Committee.

Are you interested in playing 3 pitch adult softball? 2 teams are now being formed in each district. Games will run from May to July, Sunday afternoons, in Arden, Mountain Grove, Parham an Sharbot Lake with a cost of $20.00 per person. If you are interested in joining up, please email your intentions to Bob Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Did you watch the eclipse? We had a small watch party and it was amazing!!

Condolences are sent to the Hinchey family at their time of loss

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Battersea/Storrington

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

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 7:00pm 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.

On Sunday, April 14th you can come and enjoy the music and food at the Lions Hall as another lively Music and Friends will happen. Doors open at 1:30 and the music and dance floor will be in full force from 2-5. Entrance fee is $5. On April 22, to honour Earth Day, the Lions Club will be presently wheelchair accessible Planter Boxes to the residents of Pine Meadows Nursing Home. Our first speaker, Terry Fallis, an author who has won two Stephen Leacock awards for humour, will be chatting about his latest book. The event starts at 7pm on Wednesday April 24th at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. The entrance is free of charge and refreshments will be served. On Saturday April 27th the Lions will be having a huge outdoor Yard Sale…details to follow.

News from Land O’Lakes Community Services: “It's back! Our all you can eat Spaghetti Supper will be held May 25th from 4-7. All proceeds will go to the Adult Protective Services Program. We hope to see you all there!” Details to follow.

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.

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!

Flinton Trunk or Treat news from Teri Woods: “I am looking for help. I have some ideas to enhance this event but need help. I am hoping to create 2 variety baskets to sell tickets on. Currently 3 business have donated: Loud Cup, Ring Keeper, Bullseye Wax I’d love to fill the baskets with more stuff made by local businesses. Candles, cups, creams, wooden items other products etc. If you’re interested, please message me directly.”

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

Now that was a spring snow storm!  Lots of wet sticky snow and then the unfortunate consequence of power outages.    Fortunately it was followed with a few days of warmer weather and it melted quickly.    Spring activities are not far away.

The New Apostolic Church is having their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8  until 11:30am.   Admission is by a donation to the Denbigh Community Food Bank.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having its first ATV Poker Run on Saturday April 27, 2024.  The Trail begins in Heritage Park at 48 Lane St. in Denbigh.  Registration is from 10:30am to 1pm.  Cost per hand is $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.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

As the weather continues to change, be sure to check the Burn Ban levels -CFFR wants to remind everyone that as of April 1st, open-air burning in the township is restricted to no sooner than 2 hours before sunset, and the fire must be extinguished no later than 2 hours after sunrise.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the community breakfast at Piccadilly Hall last weekend hosted by District 4 Councillor Nicki Gowdy, and the Fire Prevention and Recruitment team for CFFR.

Transitions Storrington has a Perennial Swap planned for Saturday, April 20th from Noon to 2 PM, rain or shine. Location is the Gerald Ball Park, Sunbury. Bring your herbs, perennials, veggies... any plant to trade or give away. No selling, just swapping!

Also on April 20th is the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Trinity United Church at 6689 Road 38 in Verona. Cost is 12.00/person or $6.00 for children under 10. Time is from 4:30-6:30 PM and tickets can be purchased at Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, and in Sydenham at the Sydenham One Stop, as well as at the door the night of the event.

Tick season has begun! Make sure your garden plans include a barrier zone to reduce the potential for tick bites.

The Celebration of Life Garden Party for Shae Alton will be held on May 25th at 2pm at 1165 Dalton Lane, Cole Lake, Ontario. Purple was her favourite colour and wearing hats. Donations instead of flowers to your local Humane Society.

Spaghetti Dinner, Sat. April 20    4.30-6.30 art Trinity United, Verona, $ 12.00 and $ 6.00 for children under 10. Tickets at Verona Hardware and Asselstine Hardware

May 4th from 10am-1pm there will be a meeting: Invading Species -Milfoil, held at Glendower Hall 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey.  Guest speakers will include: Adam Turcotte speaking on behalf of White Lake owners, Jeff Berthelette from the Invading Species Centre in Peterborough, Wade Leonard a drone map specialist from Sharbot Lake High School, and Richard Maass from Peerless Aquacare Weed Control in Kitchener, Ontario.

Come out to learn more about the Milfoil invasive species and measures to remove it from local waterways.

Great news that SF Fire & Rescue are now using drone technology to assess the risks in surrounding areas using thermal imaging.

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is now open every Thursday from 3-8 pm at 2491 Keeley Rd. They accept batteries, e-waste, paint, and aerosol cans but not hard plastics. See the full list of acceptable materials here and happy spring cleaning! https://vist.ly/vawx

May 4th, the Frontenac Women's Choir presents the Songs of Life and Love at 7 PM at the Trinity United Church, 6689 Road 38, Verona. Admission by free-will donation plus an item for the food bank.

Ontario Fish & Wildlife dates are as follows:

What is happening in April:

  • moose tag primary allocation is open from April 1 to 30
  • elk draw opens for entry on April 15
  • second black bear tags will be available on April 15
  • spring wild turkey season opens in many areas of Ontario on April 25
  • trout seasons open in some areas of Ontario
  • antlerless deer draw continues to be open for entry until July 2
  • 2024 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary is available at ontario.ca/HuntingRegulations
  • wild turkey and black bear licences are available for purchase

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

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.  There are multiple opportunities for a range of play, creativity, the arts, cognitive learning, science and nature for parents and children ages 0 - 6 years.  These are FREE in your community.  You can register and view schedules for Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Perth Road, Verona, Mountain Grove, Sharbot lake and Arden at  keyon.ca.

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.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 is Euchre night at the Social and Athletic Club in Harrowsmith starting at 19:00 PM.  Members $5 and Non-members $7.  For more information e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sunday, April 14, 2024 is the Old Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 1 to 5pm, followed by dinner. Cost is $15.00 and please bring a dessert to share.  For information, call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Spaghetti Dinner, from 430 to 630pm at the Trinity United Church in Verona.  Adult's $12 and children under 10 years of age $6.  Tickets are available at Asselstine's Hardware and Verona Hardware.  

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Chinese Dinner and Auction at the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club, 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario.  Advance tickets only via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Doors open 530, dinner at 6pm.  Members $24, non-members $27.  Come and join the fun!!

Sunday, April 21, 2024 TAKE OUT Turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Advance tickets only with a cutoff date of Wednesday, April 17.  Cost is $20.00.  Tickets available at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Harington, as well as Asselstine Hardware in Verona.  Pick up time between 4 and 530pm.  For information, call 613-372-2410.   

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 there is a Painting Workshop with a flower pot theme from 1 – 3pm at the Sydenham Legion Hall (4361 Amelia Street).  Bring a new clay flower pot (about 16cm / 6.5 in diameter), an apron, paper towels and a sense of  fun.  Everything else will be provided.  Donation of $5 for beginners to experienced (55+).  Please register a few days before with Natalee at the South Frontenac Community Services, 613-376-6477, ext 310.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Special thanks to our Hydro and municipal plow and maintenance folks for keeping us safe in the recent snow storm. We were waving at them all while helping to clear up a storm damaged tree at the Henderson church with appreciation to Derek and Chase for helping us out. The tree was originally planted by the late Clifford Peterson of Bordenwood whom we remember with fondness.

Kennebec Recreation hosts their 4th Adult (18 plus) Games Night tomorrow on Fri. April 12 with doors open at 7 and games starting at 7:30. This is a low key evening with multiple tables, assortment of games, refreshments, fun and an opportunity to bring your own favourite game.

This Sun. Afternoon April 14 (second Sunday of month) Friends and Music host an Open Mic and music jam at the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes Hall in Northbrook from 2 – 5. Food is available to purchase and the canteen is open. I hear it’s a hoot with folks rocking on the dance floor, visiting, laughing and telling jokes while munching away on the snacks.

This early spring weather is causing an increased number of ticks and lyme disease, so please be careful everyone.

We’ve got some mystical musicians lined up for our Fall Vendor Bash (Oct. 5) and 40 vendors set to go- so please set the date aside. It’s always a fun time and many families are arranging family reunions on that weekend so we can all have a homecoming, visit and leave the cooking/activities to the church and hall.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet! Thank you to all who supported another great breakfast event. Our deepest gratitude to the many volunteers both Friday and Saturday – definitely could not do it without you. You are the best! Thank you to the Larry Gibson Estate, Costco and Sheila Arthur who joined the Sponsor List for the Breakfast. Over 170 enjoyed breakfast and the profit for the church was $1063.39. Our donation jug raised $145.00 in support for 5 year old Maci who is recovering from surgery to remove a tumor at the base of her brain. Next Breakfast is May 4th – same time – same place!

Syrup Festival! April 13th at Perth Road Church Hall from 8:30 to 2:00 pm. Enjoy Pancakes & Sausage, tea & coffee with juice for the youngsters. $12 per Adult – 12 & under $5. Votary Sugar House also open to tour!

Transition Storrington presents Re-Wilding at Home - Giving More Space to Nature!  Saturday, April 13th, 1 – 3pm at Inverary United Church.  Master Gardener in Training, Anne Bremner, will share all she has learned through the re-wilding of 6000 sq. ft. of her property in Inverary.  All are welcome!

Bowling! A Four Rivers Youth Event on April 13th at Elgin Bowling Lanes for ages 7 and up. Car pooling available and lunch provided. 10:30 to 1:30. For info call Rev. Heather 353-2453 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Spring Fling Dance April 19th for youth in grades 5 to 8. sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club,. Fun is from 6:30 to 9:30 cost is $5. Adult supervised. Canteen open.

Pitch-In Week is April 15-25th. Pitch-In is a community-wide clean up where residents and community groups get together to help clean up roadsides and green spaces to keep South Frontenac beautiful. You can pick up garbage by yourself, with your family or neighbours, or organize a group. Free biodegradable yellow bags are available at local retailers who sell garbage bag tags or from 2490 Keeley Road or 4432 George Street offices between 8 and 4:30 pm starting Monday April 15. Put the bags collected out with your regular garbage collection the week of April 22. Only the yellow bags or clear bags will be collected without a garbage tag.

Calling all Gardeners! Hostas! Bleeding Hearts! Daylilies! Ostrich Ferns! Coneflowers! Pot up your perennial plants and come out to the Transition Storrington Plant Swap on Saturday April 20 12-2 pm at the Gerald Ball Park parking lot. Herbs, veggies, indoor plants are welcome too! No selling, just swapping and giving away. Beautify your garden and help your neighbours beautify theirs too! Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-353-6650.

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.

Food Bank! Will be held on Friday, April 26th at the Lions Hall in Sunbury from 1 until 5. Anything that you are able to donate can definitely be used. Please be sure to check the expiry date on donations...some have been slipping through out dated.. Thank you for remembering those less fortunate in the community.

Inverary Spring Market! Happening in Ken Garrett Park on April 27th from 10 am. to 3 pm. Enjoy the park, spring weather and lots of vendors. Something for everyone!

Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program provides grants for residents living on private lanes to upgrade their lane to improve access for emergency vehicles. Applications are being accepted for 2024. The Township may fund up to 50% of approved projects to a maximum of $7,000. Funds must be used towards capital lane upgrades. Application deadline is Friday, May 17th.

Annual Tree Sale!: The Dog and Cranberry Lakes Association (DCLA) has trees and shrubs for sale, at $4 each. Each bare root sapling is about 12 inches tall. Pick up will be near Battersea, in early May. There are a limited number of 11 different species available. Visit the website www.dogandcranberrylakes.ca for all the details.

Spring Market at Gerald Ball Memorial Park on Saturday June 1st from 10am to 3pm. 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.

Yellow Library Boxes at the gates to Ken Garrett Park are now open and filled for your reading enjoyment! Adult & Children’s. Thank you to Inverary Youth Activities group.

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.

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.

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

Tay Valley Soccer Registration is Now Open! Registration forms are available at the Municipal Office and online at https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/Soccer/ Games are played at Glen Tay Public School on Mondays from 6pm – 7pm starting May 27th, ending July 29th. Early Bird Registration is only $35.00 per player!

($45.00 after April 16th, 2024) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - contact 613-267-5353 ext. 110

JW-Jones is back! Catch the dynamic, award-winning Ottawa blues artist in concert at the ABC Hall on Thursday, April 25 from 7 – 10pm. Tickets are $35 per person (plus fees). More info at: https://abchall.ca/jw-jones-blues-bash/.

Maberly Memory Cafe Starting April 16th! - The third Tuesday of every month, starting April 16th 10am – 12pm at Maberly Community Hall 180 Maberly Elphin Road. Tay Valley Township is proud to be partnering with The Alzheimer Society of Lanark in providing the community with a Memory Café in Maberly. This program offers support and camaraderie to improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Come by the Maberly Memory Café to socialize with other people who share a similar journey. The Café offers socialization, relaxation, connections, arts/music with fun and laughter with an inclusive approach. Registration is required. Please contact Geralynne by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone 1 (866) 576-8556 ext. 200.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

It sure didn't look like spring last week.  A big thank you to the Ontario Hydro crew and the Township road crew who worked long days in that wet snow to get electricity back up and the roads passable.

A Rural Community Connection event will be held to discuss ways to build connections to reduce health and social impacts of isolation and to foster resilience from the early years through to the later years.  This event takes place on April 17 from 10am to 1pm at the Verona Lion Club.  Snacks and a light lunch will be served.  To reserve your spot, please call 613-546-9696.

The Ompah Community Pot Luck Dinner will be held on Wed, April 16 beginning at 6pm.  All are welcome to bring a pot luck dish to share.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Hope everyone stayed safe on Monday with the Solar Eclipse.

Wasn't that a party?!  Family, friends and neighbours gathered together to pull off a surprise 80th birthday party last weekend for Patsy Lowery.  It was so great to get together to celebrate such an amazing women and catch up with family and friends.

Calling all vendors with crafts, art, antiques and flea market items....Parham Fair is accepting registrations for their annual fair on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Send your $30.00 etransfer fee to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Thank you to everyone who signed up for softball this year... teams are being finalized and the season is hoping to begin around the middle of May - of course weather permitting.  If you haven't sent in payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm your spot on the team.  

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.  

The next Lions Club Breakfast is April 27th.  Did you sign up for the Good Food Box?  What a great deal!  I hope we can keep this going in our area.

Thinking of you to Joy Knox.

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!  If you adopt a road you can even get your name in for a free breakfast on April 27 - but you have to let us know what road you are cleaning up at.

Central Frontenac is hosting a 3 pitch league - we are looking for 2 teams from each district to play Sunday Afternoons at 2 pm in each of the 4 ball diamonds.  If you are interested in taking part please reach out to Bob Teal or Cory Thompson or any member of the Rec Committees to express your interest.  Should be lots of fun!!

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..

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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, plus other juggling activities. Visit the famous Votary Sugar House and see how Maple Syrup is made... Date and time; Sat. Apr. 13. 8:30am – 2pm. 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. Refreshments available.

For information about the Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Congratulations, Sabrina Brown - winner of the North Frontenac Parklands 25th Anniversary Draw! The Township of North Frontenac thanks everyone who submitted their stories!

The Holy Trinity Anglican Church would like to thank the people that came out to play Euchre last Tues, April 2nd! It is so much fun to get together and play cards and visit and chat with friends and neighbours! Congratulations to Sandra W. for winning the high score prize with 88, newcomer Steve N. for winning the most lone hands prize with 5 and Tanya L. got the consolation prize and went home with her very own rubber chicken. If you feel like coming out to meet some new people and have some fun playing cards, the Euchre group meets on Tuesday nights at 6:50pm (games start at 7) at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road).

If you are in the mood for Bingo, you are in luck this month! The Plevna Clar-Mill Community Volunteers invite you to their Bi-Weekly Poker Chip Bingo Lunch on Tues, April 16th and 30th at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) from 11am-1pm. For $10 you receive a delicious soup and sandwich lunch with dessert and one FREE Bingo card. Extra cards are $2 each. For more information about this fun event you can contact MaryAnn at 905 213-3820.

GREC and Land O' Lakes Parent Council are also hosting a $1000 Jackpot Spring Bingo on Fri, April 26th at 14432 HWY 38 in Sharbot Lake! Doors open at 6pm and there are all cash bingo prizes. There are also door prizes and a 50/50 to be won!! A canteen will be available.

Rural Frontenac Community Services invite you to their next SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) FREE helpful and informative presentation about Marine Safety with Constable Robert Martell. It will be on Tues, May 7th from 11-1pm at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall. Snacks will be provided.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Oliver Tickets Going Fast:

Ticket Sales for the 5 performances of NFLT’s production of Oliver (May 1-5) are now more than 90% sold. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are sold out. A limited number of tickets still remain for the Wednesday and Thursday performances.

To reserve tickets, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 613-453-6962.

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

We’ve got some future NBA stars at Perth Road Public School. They held a tournament last weekend and the Junior Girls team as well as Junior Boys team were undefeated. Way to go, kids.

For those who drop in to play darts, sorry, there will be no darts this weekend as there are events in the upstairs hall both nights.

Dust off those cowboy boots and shake off those cobwebs and join in the fun with Heartland Country, performing on stage Friday at the legion. Tickets are available at the Sydenham One Stop and Legion for only $10. Doors open at 7 and dance is 730-11:30. Get your tickets now and follow along on social media to see if there are any remaining to be bought at door.

Spring is in the air... Mother Nature seems to have sorted out her menopause and ended her relationship with Jack Frost at the same time.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

There will be a SALT presentation on Boat Safety on Friday, April 19 from 11am to 1pm at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. This is a free information session and will be presented by an OPP marine officer outlining the requirements and safety aspects of the upcoming boating season. The presentation will be followed by a hot lunch that can be eaten at the hall or taken home. There is no cost to attend this event, however registration is required. Register at www.frontenacsalt.ca or call South Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477 ext. 310.

Bellrock Community Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9 to 11am. Location is Bellrock Community Hall. 6034 Leveque Rd. This breakfast is free of charge, while supplies last. Donations appreciated. 100% of the proceeds generated will support the Bellrock Hall.

Enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 20 from 430pm to 630pm at Trinity United Church in Verona. $12 or $6.00 for children under 10. Tickets at Asselstine Hardware and Verona Hardware.

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  5. Frontenac County Council looks at Healthcare Recruitment
  6. Good Turn Out Maple Fest Despite Rain
  7. Future looking brighter for Denbigh Fire Department says Chief
  8. Local Favourites featured at 2nd Annual SF Music Festival
  9. Perth Festival of the Maples, Saturday, April 27
  10. South Frontenac Council

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