Community Columns, July 31

Jul 31, 2025

Table of Contents

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

Arden
by Brent Fehr

Aug 2nd - Pork Roast!  Join us at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 334 (5967 Arden Road, Arden, 613-335-2737) for our Annual Pork Roast!  Everyone is welcome on Saturday, August 2nd from 5-7pm. Tickets are $20 each, Children 15 and under are $15, and 5 and under are free. Tickets available at the Door, and Includes: Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Mac 'N Cheese, Bavarian Style Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Coleslaw and Pies for Dessert!

Aug 7th - Wine Camp!  Every Thursday this Summer at Springwood Cottage Resort (1018 Blue Heron Ridge Road). Thursday @ 4pm located on Central Leisure Deck. No experience required, must be of legal age. “Spanish Wine Session” is this week’s class.  It’s 60 minutes of Fun, Sharing, Learning, and tasting with 4-5 different wines. $75 per person.  Wine, cheese & charcuterie incl.  Contact Brent A. Fehr (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information and to register. 

AUG 23rd - Cornhole Tournament @ Kennebec Sports Centre (5998 Arden Road). This All Ages "Singles Double Knockout" Tournament with be held on Saturday, Aug 23rd.  Register at C4 Country Convenience or Arden Legion Branch. 334.  $5 Registration Fee, cash only.  Pre-registration from July 5th until Aug 18th. Check-in at 8am. Play Begins at 9 am. Proceeds help fund the ongoing upgrades to the Kennebec Recreation Centre. Registration: Greg McEachern at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Join us on Facebook:  "Kennebec Recreation Committee

Battersea

How many apples grow on a tree? All of them!

Tomorrow, August 1st, is Food Bank Friday! Please drop off what you can at the Lion's Hall in Sunbury anytime between 1 & 5. 

Also August 1st, Happy Anniversary Hunny! xo

Saturday, August 2nd, from 11-4, please plan to attend Art in the Hamlet at the McLaren Art Studio, 2220 Wellington St in Battersea. Over a dozen local artists will be on site, offering a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, wood carving, jewelry and cement pieces. Live music also provided throughout the day! What a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with these talented people.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from the Little Boutique Consignment Store: “Hey everyone! I’m excited to announce that I will be running a children’s clothing donation drive this summer. The goal is to help parents/kids get “back to school” clothing for their school-age kids, as clothing is one of the many costly expenses for parents. With how fast kids grow, it’s also so important to focus on sustainability by donating and reusing clothes when possible. To support this donation drive, here’s what you need to know:-I am accepting school-age children’s clothing only, not baby/infant clothing at this time-Please ensure that donations are in clean, wearable condition. - If you have any extra bins to donate for organizing/storage for this drive, it would be greatly appreciated! - I will be accepting clothing donations for the drive during my regular business hours from now until August 16th at latest. - For those looking for alternate ways to contribute, I will also be accepting monetary donations for the Christmas hampers this year to support lower income families in the community with holiday gifts. If you are in need of free children’s clothing for your family, I will have the donations available for people to look through at their convenience between August 19th - 23rd during my regular business hours. Please contact me if you would like to schedule a private/discreet appointment. After the drive is finished, any remaining items will be donated to the Little Thrift Church in Northbrook. .I hope we can all come together for this initiative, thank you so much for your support.”

August 13^th the Garden Club welcomes Pierre Spenard from Limestone City Hydroponics. Years ago, many people grew plants hydroponically and now that method of growing indoors is making a comeback big time.  We can have herbs and fresh vegetables all year round and Pierre will tell us how we can do that. All meetings with the exception of our AGM are held at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne and start at 6:45pm with speaker starting at 7pm.  Everyone is welcome.  For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Flinton Rec Club's Cornhole Challenge is fast approaching! Join us Saturday, August 9th, 2025, for some friendly competition and community fun! $20.00 Registration Fee per team (2PPL/Team) We encourage you to bring your family and friends out to cheer you on! Get ready for an afternoon of Games, Food & FUN! For .more information & to Register please contact: Maude: Call/text - 905-449-2160 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. &/or Russ: Call - 613-336-0445. Please arrive at 12pm for check-in with the fun beginning at 1pm.

Open house at Barnova Studios on August 1-4, from 10am-4pm, each day at 1004 Fosters Lane, Cloyne.  Choose from a wide selection of original landscape and mixed media art in acrylic, plus nature, wildlife and landscape photographs, many of eastern Ontario.

All are welcome at Kaladar Station’s first ever Vendor’s Market on September 7^th beginning at 10am.

“Tee Time” is getting closer… Saturday, August 9th 8am registration and “Shot-gun” start at 9… All happening at the Lions Fundraising Golf Tournament being held at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club. Come on out and enjoy some golf, laughter and prizes. There will be a Putting Competition and Auction at 2 where everyone is welcome. Contact Chuck at 613-336-2587 to participate. “What’s the Pork?” … Come out to the Lions Club on Saturday August 16th 4-7 where you can enjoy yummy food, live music and draft beer at our Rib Fest. CTA continues with an estimated Jackpot of $47K.

Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The summer is going by very quickly and you don’t want to miss the great events going on in August. Take time to check them out.

The Matawatchan Hall is hosting their annual Saturday morning Socials through August at 10am until noon.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee with sponsorship from Naturally L & A presents a Community Corn Bash and Vendors Market on Saturday August 9 from 11am to 2pm.  Join us at Heritage Park 48 Lane St. Denbigh.  There will be Corn to enjoy, Family Fun games for all ages and live music by Whiskey Smoke, so bring your lawn chair.  Volunteers are always welcome.  For more information or to register as a Vendor ($10 a space) contract This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Show and Shine will be Saturday, August 23 in Griffith.   It is one of the most attended events of the year.  Vintage vehicles come from all over the valley and beyond.  Last year we had more than 146 vintage vehicles attend. Trophies are donated by local businesses for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place People’s Choice Awards plus a trophy for the oldest vehicle. The bouncy castle is always a big hit for the children and is sponsored by Township of Greater Madawaska. The local vendors add to the overall day. Call Lion Helene 613-333-1409 to reserve your spot.  On site refreshments are available. We are looking for your continued support .  If you would like to come volunteer at this event, please call Jan 613-333-1748 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Huge Garage Sale Saturday, August 2, 9am—3pm at Cole Lake Church parking lot. Free coffee & muffins while you shop.

Congratulations to Capt Stuart Howes on his retirement! Here is the brief notice: "This evening, we celebrated the retirement of Captain Stuart Howes from Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue with a steak and chicken dinner. This gathering was a small token of our immense gratitude for the significant impact Stu has had on our fire service organization.

We acknowledge Captain Howes' astonishing 41 years of dedicated service. He began his career with the Hinchinbrooke Township Volunteer Fire Department in his high school years and remained a steadfast leader throughout various government structure transitions and numerous department changes.

Captain Howes' leadership and unique training approach in fire pumps, knots, and rescue operations will undoubtedly influence firefighters for many decades.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Stuart and his family for the many years of devoted service.

Thank you to Prime AAA for their benefit  BBQ for Joe Green of Jim's Auto this past weekend, it was a huge success!

It’s back! The 2nd Annual Gear Up for Greatness Hockey Gear Drive is officially on -  and they need your help! August 30th, Centennial Park, 9-11 am.

They’re collecting gently used youth hockey gear to give every kid the chance to hit the ice with confidence and safety this season. Whether it’s skates, gloves, pads, or helmets — if it fits a growing player, we’ll put it to good use!

Slide into Hannah Barker DMs or reach out to donate, volunteer, or nominate a player in need.

Thankful of the support from our local businesses and friends, @lennys_deli will be there serving up fresh goodies, breakfast and coffee.

Because every child deserves their shot at greatness.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Well, here we are half through the summer.  July brought sunshine, smiles and heat, but very little rain.  We could use more rain, but keep the sunshine throughout August too.  

Saturday, August 09, 2025, Summer Euchre at the Harrowsmith S and A Club 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith Ontario.  Starts at 7pm.  Please be there at 6:50pm to register.  Non-members $7 and Members $5.  Cash bar and voluntary snack table.  

Monday, August 11, 2025, is the next Grandparent and Grandchild Fun and Games at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stage Coach road, Sydenham, Ontario.  Runs from 1:30 to 3pm.  Light snacks and drinks are provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Natalee Lennox at 613-376-6477 ext 310 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Friday, August 22, 2025 there is a SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) free information session on Home Security at the Verona Lions Hall, 4504 Sand Road, Verona.  Presented by Constable Rob Martell, Community Services Officer (OPP).  The presentation will be followed by a hot lunch that can be eaten at the hall or taken home.  To register please contact Natalee Lennox at 613-376-6477 ext 310 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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  Henderson

by Jean Brown

Our very own “Smitty” dropped by to donate some funds to our Arden Legion. We truly appreciate his generosity and that of so many kindly folks.

Hope folks are hungry for fantastic fundraising pancakes by donation this coming Monday Aug. 4 from 8am- 1030am at the Henderson UCW Hall in aid of Henderson United Church. Invite your family home for the long weekend and come on out for a munching visit over pancakes and let the church do the cooking and clean up! Come and have a few Henderson hoots while helping our church serve God, pay the hydro bills, offer weekly worship at 8:45am, along with weddings, funerals, student ministry training, and all the while honouring our ancestors who built our church many years ago now.

Our Pine Meadow people had a galloping good time with their latest cleverly designed game of “newspaper horse races”.

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Audrey Goubault who at one time lived on Hungry Bay Road and was active in our churches, community and area. She died at Heart of Hastings Hospice in Madoc where she received outstanding care.

Our historical folks hosted author Steven Manders who offered informative shares on logging, lumber wars, and information about the early railways, canals and roads of this area. Manders, who has traveled our area with a metal detector, offered many historical and cultural insights to all in attendance at the Kennebec Hall.

Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Bottle Drive in support of the Storrington Lions Club.  Donate your LCBO cans and bottles NOW.  The trailer is at 3950 Round Lake Road.  This is part of the Fill the Bin Campaign.

Farmers’ Market! Local Grown & Local Made   The market on August 3^rd is cancelled do to a scheduling conflict.  Market will be back on August 10^th.

Storrington Pastoral Charge Sunday Services:  August 3^rd – Inverary United at 11:15; August 10^th – Gilmour Pt. at 9:15; August 17^th – Battersea United at 9:15 and August 24^th – Battersea United at 9:15 and August 31^st  Inverary United at 11:15.

Community BBQ at the Storrington Lions Hall!  Good food, toe-tapping music and great company!  Every Thursday from 5 to 7pm. The menu includes a hamburger or hot dog, salad (type varies weekly), dessert and water for $10 (cash) per person.  Enjoy the talents of local musicians.  Cash bar available.  All proceeds in support of New Leaf Link and Frontenac 4H.  Frontenac 4 H is providing their decorated bake goods for the dessert this week.

Yoga Class Starting August 6^th the class will be held at Sun Harvest at 6pm.  In September classes return every Wednesday at Inverary United Church.  Info:  email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Food Bank!  Give even just a little ... definitely helps a lot!  Collection date is tomorrow, August 1^st from 1 to 5pm at the Storrington Lions Hall.  Needed this month are frozen meats, cheese, eggs, dish soap, shampoo, crackers, sugar, salad dressing, coffee, cooking oil and paper towels. Anything you can give is appreciated and cash donations are also welcome.

Walk-In Hearing Clinic at the Storrington Lion’s Hall on August 14^th from 1 to 4pm.

Chicken BBQ at the Storrington Lions Hall on Saturday August 16^th serving between 5 and 7pm.  Guaranteed Delicious!  Enjoy chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, green salad, dinner roll and dessert.  All yours for $20 per person.  To reserve a spot call 613-449-4744 – don’t miss out!

Pickleball Courts and Hall Rentals available at Storrington Lions Club.  Call 613-353-6920.

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

Register for the July Diner's Club! Join us for Tay Valley's Diner's Club - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Salads! Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road on July 17th, 2025 from 11:30am - 1pm. Call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.110 to register so they know how many meals to prepare. Limited space available so be sure to register right away. This is a FREE Meal. Funding by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.

MUSICIAN OPEN CALL – Share your musical talent with Tay Valley! - The Township is currently recruiting musical volunteers to share their talents at our monthly Maberly Café, in partnership with Lanark Leeds Grenville Alzheimer’s Society. Maberly Café is hosted on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Showcase your musical talent, share a song or two, perhaps a mini set. This call goes out to solo artists, instrumentalists and small bands. Call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.137 if you are interested.  Please share with your talented friends.

Cooling Centre Open at Maberly Hall July 14 to 17. 8:30 – 4:30pm. Climate Controlled Environment, Safe Drinking Water, Public WiFi and Public Washrooms. 180 Maberly Elphin Road. The Maberly Community Hall hosts a variety of programs. Cooling Centre attendees are invited to a safe space, and reminded to be respectful of the instructors and others in attendance. 

Euchre at Maberly Hall. When: The 2^nd and 4^th Monday of every month, 12pm – 4pm. Where: 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly. Facilitated by the Maberly Agricultural Society, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and spend time with familiar faces. For more information, please contact Sue Munro (613) 268-2507.

Note: There will be no Maberly Bolingbroke column for the next 2 weeks. The column returns to this space week 1 August.

Ompah
by Leane Bailey

There are a lot of exciting events happening in our community:

Wed. Aug. 6^th, 10am – 2pm, the North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives is holding an Open House at 11586 Road 509, at the Public Works Building where they have office space. They invite the public to drop by to browse the collection of photos, artifacts, research binders and more.

Sat. Aug. 16^th, 11am to 1pm, join us at the Ompah Community Centre as we celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the Ompah Fire Department, and the 30^th Anniversary of the Emergency Fire Response Team (EFR). Fire trucks and equipment, historical documents, and old equipment will be on display, and we will be having a barbecue with hotdogs, burgers and cake.  Come and celebrate our dedicated fire fighters who help keep up safe, and those communities who made it all happen.

Sat. Aug. 23^rd, Ompah Corn Roast, 11:30am to 3pm, at the Ompah Community Centre.

Friday, Aug. 29^th, 7pm – 9pm, Ompah Music Night/Variety Show, at the Ompah Community Centre.  Join us for a fun evening of music, dancing, skits, and more as we enjoy local performers, and refreshments.  If you would like to sign up to be one of the performers, please contact Leane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Donations to the Ompah Community Centre are appreciated.

Drop by on Wednesday mornings at 10am for the Ompah Coffee Group.  It’s always a fun way to start your morning.

Drop by the Ompah Library on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from 10am to 12 noon.  Our library has a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other items.  We also have some free books and puzzles available inside the Hall entrance.

The Ompah Community Cupboard fridge in the foyer of the Community Centre has many types of canned goods, fruits and vegetables. Feel free to come and take what you can use, but please remember to leave items for the next person. The Ompah Community Centre provides food items to keep the fridge well stocked.  Thank you to the community members who also donate items to our community fridge.    

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Big thank you to Stuart Howes for his faithful service as a firefighter for 41 years!!!  He was the guest of honour at his retirement dinner at the Fire Hall on Saturday.

The 3 pitch league has closed for another season with the wrap up tournament being on August 10th in Parham.  Be sure to come out and cheer them on!!!  If you are interested in playing or helping out with this initiative please reach out.

Friends and family gathered to support Kate Flear and Cam Jackson on Saturday night at their Stag and Doe - thank you to all who organized, donated and helped in any way to make this successful.

Thinking of you to Jay Knowler.

Congratulations to the U11 Teams on a very successful tournament this past weekend.  Great job to the team from Central Frontenac for coming in 2nd!!! Can't wait to see you all next season.

The U13's will finish up their season in Parham at their tournament on Friday August 8th and Saturday August 9th.

Next week in baseball we have the U17's on Wednesday, August 6 at 830, and the U15's on Thursday at 630. 

Don't forget this Sunday is the next Vendor Market at the Outdoor Rink in Sharbot Lake from 10 to 2 - be sure to stop in and support local.  Lots of great items will be on hand.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating in August including Andy Robinson, Arthur Thomas, Hallie & Hannah Hearns, Keegan Teal, Angie Neumann, Cory Lowery, Camden Robinson, Chris Love, Anna Vinkle, Lisa Smith, Theresa Lowery, Karen MacGregor Dan Mallett, Sophie LaFaso, the Nybom twins, Cassie Cox, Wayne Robinson, Brianna Drew, Blake Summers, Cathy Goodfellow, Randy Kempe, Ryan Beattie, Janice Teeple, Michaela Hamilton, Amber Asselstine, Burt Hannah, Kris Stencell, Dwayne Meeks, Joelle Parr. Jane Drew, Laurie Love, Holli Millar, Cody McLellan, Becca Lafaso, Jessica Neadow, Scott Love, Jen Wolfe, Beth Lowery, Bob Fox, Lindsay Lowery, Bob Northmore, Aaron Keefe, Jorja Steele Zelda Hannah, Pat Quinn, Karen Bertram, Jon Whan, Kelli Bell.

As well, Anniversary wishes to Bob and Christine Teal, Lisa and Donnie Smith, Dan and Cheryl Hole and Shelley and Joe Welsh.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service: Sunday, August 10^th at 10:00 am. Join us for Luncheon and social time after the service in the Sunday School Hall, Nextbdoor to the church.

Happy Birthday or Anniversary to those with July Birthdays or Anniversaries.       

Community Market, In The Perth Road Sunday School Hall 5622 Perth Road Cres., weekly on Saturdays, July, 26^th, Aug. 2^nd, 9^th,and 16^th. Time 9:00 am to 2:00pm. In the Community Market you’ll find Baked Goods, Handmade Goods, Used Goods, Plants, Fresh Produce, Gift Items, Jewelry, and more. For Vendor inquiries/details please call Jane at 613-353-7818.

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

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Did you or someone you know lose a gold wedding band at the Sand Lake Beach? It is currently at the Plevna Library Branch. It was found on Tues July 8th. Please share with people you know to see if we can find the owner. Thank you! 

Ompah Food Stop wants to thank everybody for stopping by last weekend to try their loaded nachos libre and Mexican street corn for their soft opening. They are located at 9055 Road 509 and invite everybody back in the middle of August for their official Grand Opening!! 

If you enjoy a beautiful church service to start your week off on the right foot, the next bi-weekly service at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna is coming up on Sun Aug 10th at 9am. Afterwards the group gathers at the North of 7 restaurant to enjoy a yummy breakfast. Everyone is welcome! 

The Pine Lake Culvert Replacement began on Monday July 14th and Thanks to the hard work of those involved it is almost finished. Expect a one lane closures July 28 to Aug 8 and then the job should be complete and back to both lanes open.       

Rural Frontenac Community Services invites children to come to the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall on Wednesday's from 9:30-11:30 for outdoor fun all Summer!! If you are interested, please pre-register at www.keyon.ca or for more information you can call 613 279-3151 ext 5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Have you been out to the 506 Waste Disposal Re-Use Site (3444 Road 506) in Cloyne yet this year? It runs from May 15 to Oct 1 and is a terrific way to redirect items from the landfill to someone else who would appreciate them. You can drop off your gently used stuff you don't want anymore and find new treasures while you are there! I personally have never left there without finding something I liked! You can visit the Re-Use Centre on Wed from 9-1 and Sat from 12-5.

Members of St. Kilian’s Church are busy preparing for their next long weekend Bake Sale happening on Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00-1:00. Be sure to stop in and pick out your favorite sweet treat!

The Red Dragon Studio Gallery (1091 Ridge Lane) is hosting a Big Discount Sale Aug 2-4! Everything will be 30% off!! WOW!! Don't miss out! For more information you can call 613 479-2137 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives has collected considerable artifacts and lots of local history which they would like the public to see. For several months members have organized materials in the Lavant building where they rent office space from the Township. It is time for you to browse. You are invited to an Open House on Wed. August 6^th (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) located at 11586 Road 509, Snow Road. It is at the Lavant Public Works Garage (the former Palmerston Township Office). Drop in and browse the collection of photos, historical items and research binders which address history from the entire North Frontenac Township.

You are invited to the celebration of the 50th
anniversary of the Palmerston/Canonto  Fire Station in Ompah and the
30th anniversary of the EFR (Emergency First Response) Team in Ompah. 
It will be Sat. Aug. 16 from 11-1 at the Ompah Fire Station. Stay tuned next week for more details!

 Do you have talent? Are you a musician, singer, dancer or comedian? Do you have a good skit you think would entertain a crowd? The Ompah Music Night and Variety Show is coming up on Fri Aug 29 at 7pm and they are looking for talent! It will be at the Ompah Community Centre (10200 Road 509)  Don't wait to sign up because there are limited spots available in what is sure to be a Fabulously Entertaining and can't miss 2 hour show! For more info or to sign up, you can contact Leane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

After a busy weekend (including another successful Beach Bash music event), the event schedule is a little lighter this week.  So, this would be a good time to remind all of the continued Sharbot Lake Farmers Market at the Beach Front Park on Saturday mornings, 9am – Noon. Stay in touch with SLFM’s special media pages to see upcoming events at the market.

Summer Puppet Show Tour Wednesday, August 13, at Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1109 Garrett street Location. For ages 6 and under. Enjoy puppet performances, including The Monkey & the Crocodile and a musical show. Drop in — no registration necessary.

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Snow Road

SOS Workshop coming up on Tuesday, August 5^th at 10am.  Back by popular demand we have NeuroGraphic Art Lessons "The Next Generation" with Cheryl Oblinski Nickerson.  Invite your grandkids along and they will show us their creative genius. $15.00 per person covers the cost of materials. Please let Hanne know you wish to attend; text or call 613-858-8883.

Then in the evening of August 5^th at 7 pm; join us for Games Night at the Community Centre.

The North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives has space in the Township building at 11586 Road 509 near the Lavant Road intersection - only minutes away from Ompah or Snow Road. This is the storage building for their collection of photos, historical items, research binders and much more. The Committee members now have it organized so that the public can come and browse the materials usually by appointment only BUT on Wednesday, August 6^th, they are holding an Open House from 10am to 2pm.  Take a few minutes to visit the facility and be amazed at our local history.  They also have a website https://www.nfhistorical.com that shows some of the great work this group has accomplished.   

Book Lovers Day is August 9^th, and a fun way for you to participate is by spreading the joy of reading, one beloved book at a time. Celebrate Book Lovers Day by sharing a book you love in one of those little free library boxes that are located in many places in the area. You’ll be expanding book access and building community by sharing your favorite read.  Don’t forget “Janet’s Corner” in the lobby of the Snow Road Community Centre and there are also books and puzzles in the lobby area of the Ompah Community Centre.  

It is never too early to grab your tickets to Music Night.  On August 21^st The Tritones will be performing.     In their words:  “Sometimes we call our music "Barn-jazz", since a lot of it was conceived in a barn. Even though now a quartet, we still are the Tritones, named for the unholy flat 5th interval - Kiefer McBride, Franc van Oort, Cam Gray and Andy Williamson.  Cam and Franc have played together in various bands for over three decades.   Along the way our music tended more and more toward Jazz with its more adventurous chord progressions.

PLEASE let us know if you have news or items of interest to share.  [Alice is threatening to make up stories and we don’t want to go there].

Thought for the Week:  “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step”.  [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Sydenham
Karen Brawley

Sydenham & District Lions Club Voluntary Road Toll on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 - 9am to 1pm. A Sydenham & District Lions Club's annual Voluntary Road Toll fundraiser located at the Wheatly & George intersection, with George St as collection area. Donations of spare change, or what ever you can, and even if it is a smile to say hello, it will always be gladly accepted. Money raised is donated back into our own community. We thank you for your continued support!

In case you didn't know: The fine folks at Mike's Pizza and More, along with members of our community like yourselves are helping Jay Dearborn. We’ve been off to a great start with our fundraiser! Thanks to everyone supporting and if you’ve e-transfered money for tickets, they are in your email! Just wanted to take a minute and remind everyone what we’re doing. One of our neighbours, Jay Dearborn, from Yarker is working toward representing Canada in his second Olympic Games this February in Italy. If you don’t know his story, check out his website at jaydearborn.ca and it explains just how expensive it is for our athletes to compete. There is very little support for our athletes and a lot of money comes out of pocket. We are having a draw, which will be August 15, which is growing every day. I actually have had an incredible amount of support so there’s likely another draw in September in the works!

As for our current draw, tickets are $5 or 3/$10 and can be purchased at either store, send me a message, or etransfer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and phone number and I’ll send you a pic of your tickets. Think of how cool it will be in February knowing we did our part to help represent Canada!

The prize for this draw, and I’m still waiting on a couple things to get dropped off which I’ll add, but currently are: 24 -473ml refreshments from Mackinnons; Mackinnon Brothers Straw hat; Mackinnon Brothers Sweatshirt; Mackinnon Brothers T-Shirt; 2- Back 2 the Farm Tickets; 2- Beer Steins; Mike’s Pizza Carhaart Hat; Mike’s Pizza T-Shirt; Mike’s Pizza, well, Pizza!; 2 more Back 2 The Farm Tickets, (Thanks Rebecca Smith!) Thats 4 tickets total! And a couple more items im waiting on to add. But, the current prize is well over $500 .

Also, remember 100% of this goes to Jay and as well, we will be donating a portion of every Canadian pizza or Canadian slice sold directly to support him!

Beats By The Beach – Final Event! Don’t miss the last event in our summer series! Join us on August 16 at The Point, Sydenham from 1-3 pm for live music by Whiskey Smoke — a high-energy country duo serving up all your favourite 90s country hits. With great vibes, crowd interaction, and plenty of sing-along moments, this is one you won't want to miss! Got a favourite tune? They take requests!

As canning season approaches, gardens are coming into full bloom. Be sure to share your bounty with those who are not able to garden. It's been a challenge for myself personally this year between the high heat and Bambi enjoying grazing.

Stay cool, everyone. Happy civic long weekend... Summer is flying by.

Verona
Debbie Lingen

Art in the Sawmill Summer Show and Sale is back for its 12th year!!!  Where rustic charm meets local creativity, in and on the grounds of a historic sawmill.  A wonderful opportunity to showcase over 30 local talented artists.  From paintings to pottery, sculptures to woodcraft ­ discover something inspiring for every art lover. Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd from 10am to 4pm both days.  6037 Verona St. (top of shared driveway) Admission is free!  Follow them at artinthesawmill.ca.

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday, August 2 from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday. Location at the Verona Free Methodist Church.

Linda's Backyard Gardens will be open Saturday, August 2 from 9am to 1pm. Linda will also be collecting for the Food Bank. Fresh herbs, beans, garlic, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, salad greens, potatoes and cucumelons. 4309 Maple Dr. Verona.

Help support the "Little Food Pantry" in 2 locations in Verona outside the Rona at 6723 Road #38 and the other located at 6618 Road #38. Please take what you need and leave what you can.

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