Sep 24, 2025

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Arden
by Brent Fehr

Thursday Night BINGO!  Arden Legion opens at 4pm, Radio Charity Bingo at 6pm, and Euchre at 7:30pm

Sept 27th - Arden United Church Harvest Breakfast - Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 - 10:30 AM.  Come celebrate the harvest season and enjoy a delicious full breakfast at the Arden United Church.  Menu includes country style sausages, eggs to order, harvest vegetable hash, homemade baked beans, toast, orange juice, tea and coffee.  Share a summer story and catch a few laughs.  Free will donation gratefully accepted.  1076 Railway St., Arden, K0H 1B0.

Oct 1st - CORNHOLE CLUB - Come join us for Indoor Cornhole at Kennebec Recreation Centre (5998 Arden Road) from 1pm - 3pm.  All Ages welcome. $1.00 (donation to Recreation Committee). More Information: Tom Houghtling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Barb Kirkland at 613 335 2604. Join us on Facebook: "Kennebec Recreation Committee"

Oct 4 - WHISKEY SMOKE coming to the Royal Canadian Legion in Arden (5967 Arden Road) on Saturday Oct 4th, from 8pm -11pm. $10 per Ticket. Whiskey Smoke is a Kingston, Ontario-based country music duo formed around 2021, featuring local singers Amanda Sorensen and Mike Grice. They perform a mix of country music from the 1990s to today's hits, sometimes incorporating bluegrass and rockabilly, known for their energetic and authentic live performances.

Battersea

What did the pumpkin say to the pie baker? Could you use apple please!

I almost feel bad submitting a joke this week. To Jeff, the advertisers and all the readers, I am sorry you are yet again caught up in Canada Post issues.  While local news is at a premium, I am not sure how this weekly NEWSPAPER could even remotely be considered a "flyer". A return to common sense would be wonderful. 

Better late than never, huge happy birthday wishes go out to Nadine Hinch! I won't give an exact number, but I believe it is somewhere between 79 & 81! 

As a community, we are very lucky to have the use of the facilities at Storrington Public School after hours. The track, and playground equipment are really such a bonus in a small, rural area.  But just a very gentle and friendly reminder to please respect the property. If you have walked your pooch, please remember to "stoop and scoop" and to take home any other garbage you may have. And to those who have brought your vehicles into the yards, the ruts you leave are a real tripping hazard to the kids. Please remember, you are a guest in the children's play area.  

News from the Pumpkin Patch! Deck the halls... actually no! Decorate your yards, porches and steps in time for the Battersea Pumpkin Festival! Again this year, there are prizes to be had for getting in the spirit of the Festival!  The categories are fall/pumpkin or spooky! If you live on Battersea Rd, between Sunbury and Burnt Hills, or live in the immediate village, you are eligible. No need to nominate! Our panel of expert judges will just go for a drive on Friday October 3. If your house is decorated, it will be considered. Winners will be announced at the festival on Saturday October 4th. If you are not present (but where else would you be??) you will be contacted the following week. 

Storrington Stinger News:  Many thanks and congratulations go to Zak, who submitted the design for this year's entry sticker to the Battersea Pumpkin Festival. 

Thursday September 25th is a busy day at the school. The Terry Fox run is set to go at 2pm. The fundraising goal is $1000. Come on Storrington district! We can do it! 

Then from 4:30-6:30 is the annual corn roast and open house. The community is welcome to come up and see what amazing things are happening at our school. 

It is also Book Fair week! Pssst to grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbours, what a great place to do a bit of Christmas shopping!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from the Flinton Community Garden: “It was a beautiful day for an Inaugural ‘Music In The Garden’ with Joanna Milligan. Some came for a quick visit and some stayed for the entire event. It was a happening place and I am grateful for you all. Thank you to everyone who spent their Sunday with us, in a beautiful green space among friends and neighbors. I wouldn’t have wanted to do this, with anyone other than Joanna Milligan. Thank you to the Township of Addington Highlands for your continued support, to Patricia Gray who gave us access to washroom facilities and power. To Deputy Reeve Fritsch and his wife Gail for joining us and helping me pack up. Thank you, Cathy Newcombe, President of the CDHS and Bill for stopping by as well. Thank you, Brian Kay for the awesome power extension, to Brian Milligan for some muscle this morning, Teri Woods for the tents……without my father- in- law Wayne, and brother- in- law Chris, I would have been lost. I can’t thank Susanne Quinlan (who recently retired from Gleaners Food Bank after 30 years) enough for your ongoing support and likewise to Pam Lemke who had an amazing event yesterday but always shows up to support her community and me.  Pat Dubyk is an entirely other post but seeing her beautiful barn quilts on display today was magical. More to come! Watch for the new Addington Highlands Barn Quilt Trail. It is an honour to work with Pat and this is such an amazing opportunity for our community. The feedback was encouraging, supportive and kind.

As well, thank you to Gleaners Food Bank Tri County Warehouse for the donation of Heritage/Heirloom Seeds for the Flinton Accessible Community Garden. We will reach out to the Land O’Lakes Garden Club and share this lovely donation. Thank you for helping us continue to grow.

Here we grow again! The Township of Addington Highlands Roads Department continues to support our community garden. Special thanks to Brett and Rob. A huge shout out to KXO Timber Frame Istvan and Danielle who were onsite early this morning to guide the installation of our Sono tubes. We are so excited to show off their amazing work to our community, to our supporters, to our surrounding communities and to the County. Danielle who is a BCIN designer designed our layout with input from our team and builders. KXO designed the timber frame entrance, supplied the materials, built it, worked with our building inspector to meet all requirements with engineered drawings. It is a true honour for our community garden to welcome our community and our guests with such a beautiful entrance. Keep following us as we Grow!

News from Kaladar Station: “Thank you to all the lovely vendor’s last weekend who came out and made our first market a success! A popular question was when will the next one be?  Sunday October 5th! Mark it on your calendar! “

Notice of the Annual General Meeting for Land O' Lakes Community Services.  This will take place on Monday September 29th from 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Lions Hall in Northbrook.  Our Guest Speaker will tell us about how Pine Meadow achieved their 5-year Accreditation with EXEMPLARY STATUS.  All are welcome, light refreshments will be served.

News from St. Kilian’s Church in Ardoch: “September has arrived and that means our annual CHILI and BAKE SALE is almost here. Please save the date, September 27th form 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm to come on out and enjoy some delicious chili and your favorite sweet treat to go with it!”

News from Finnegan’s General Store: “Thanksgiving Food Drive. Let’s see how much Ward 1 can collect. Drop off at Finnegan’s from now until October 3rd, Wednesday to Friday 830-230 pm or on Saturdays from 12-4 pm. Everything collected will be taken to the food bank in Cloyne.”

On October 8th the Garden Club invites you to listen to Master Gardener Tracey Filson who will tell us all about Riparian plants and how they are so important to keeping our waterways safe. 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 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Come out to the Lions Pub Trivia Night on Saturday September 27th at 7pm. The cost is $40 for a team of 4. The bar will be open for and light snacks will be available. Preregister by contacting Lion Debbie at 613-921-3015 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Come and enjoy the last Farmers Market for 2025 on Saturday October 4th 10-1 The estimated Jackpot for CTA is $106K.

Denbigh

Gail Fritsch

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is hosting Darts as new event on Thursdays 7pm. at the Lions Hall in Griffith. It will be a women and men mixed league with a $5.00 weekly fee.  Come and have some fun and meet new friends.  For registration call Maurice at 343-943-7676

Make some plans for a couple Denbigh Recreation Committee events in the next few months, including an ATV Poker Run at Heritage Park on October 4, 2025.  Pre-registration at Rosie’s on Friday October 3 from 4:30 until 6pm.  On October 4th, registration will be from 9 to 11am.  Hands cost $10.00.  Coffee and Donuts in the morning at the Rink building and Hamburgers and Hot Dogs along the trail.   October 25 there will be a Halloween Children’s Dance 11am until 1pm. Adult Costume Dance at the Denbigh Hall you must be 19 years old from 8pm until 1pm. There will be lots of great prizes.  Admission is $10.00 a person.

The Denbigh Community Food Bank is open the second and fourth Tuesday morning of every month from 10 to 11am at the Denbigh Community Centre on Central Street.  Please call 613-333-2224.

Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

The Godfrey General Store has Labubu Dolls in stock, for those who enjoy following trends

Wisdom of the Week: "Nothing worthwhile comes easy"

Fancy new fridge recently died in Godfrey. May be the "best" fridge only does 3 things: Chill, Freeze and turn a Light on when you open it

A simple reminder & request, please reach out & contact Milutin for any events, occasions or celebrations for October you would like to see in this column. I am just the messenger, and I can't do it without you, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (I'm borrowing words from my favourite columnist in Battersea).

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

The S and A Club is looking to run Chair Yoga if there is enough interest.  Sessions will be held at the Hall, 4041 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith.  If interested please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee would like to thank Food Less Travelled (Local Family Farms) for their donation to enable the Committee to continue putting out planters in the spring, a fall display in late September and decorating the Christmas tree and the parkette in December.  

Saturday, September 27, 2025 the South Frontenac Stocksport Club, in collaboration with the Canadian Ice Stock Federation, will host an open fun tournament in Harrowsmith at the Multi-Use Pavilion. Come and see what we are all about, and people can try the sliding of stocks on the lanes before or after the tournament. We are seeking new players, any age and will be looking forward to our winter season ahead. The tournament will be from 12:30 (warm-up) and a 1 pm start. The tournament fee is $10.00 for paid members and $15.00 for unpaid members. We can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or any of our Social Media Platforms. 

Friday, October 3, 2025 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith, from 7 to 9:30pm.  It will be Halloween themed, so come dressed in costume and you might win a prize. Cost is $7.00.  For more information call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 is Bingo night at the S and A Hall in Harrowsmith, 4041 Colebrook Road, starting at 7pm. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 is Euchre at the S and A Hall in Harrowsmith, 4041 Colebrook Road.  Games begin at 7pm.  For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Henderson
by Jean Brown

Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Earl Woodcock of our area, who was a regular attender and special dancer at the Harlowe open mike events. Earl will be remembered fondly for his cheerfulness in spite of many ailments, love of God and family, and of course dancing in Harlowe.

This Saturday Sept. 27 our sister church – Arden United will host a big Harvest Breakfast by donation from 8 - 10:30am. This yummy breakfast includes country style sausages, eggs to order, harvest vegetable hash, homemade baked beans, toast, orange juice, tea and coffee. Your attendance and free will donation helps the church with their on-going mission and ministry in the area and maintaining their historic house of worship for outreach, and events.

We’ve all been touring around to pick up “the news” at local businesses, and we also passed it out at a church service here in our village.

We’re all shook up about the up-coming Henderson United Church and Hall Vendors Bash on Sat.Oct. 4 (from 10am – 2pm) and are so appreciative of the many folks like musician Jim MacPherson and friends who are doing live music (bring a chair and set a while to listen), and all  who are donating prizes for our bucket draw, the super duper vendors who are traveling for miles to attend and sell, and all the yummy food that will be sold. We’ll have for sale- sandwiches,hot dogs, chili dogs, chili and a bun,desserts,pop, coffee, water, tea  and also a bake sale. I wake up in the night thinking of it all and get so hungry that I need a snack “to cope”!! Rain date is Sun Oct. 5, after church from 10 – 2pm.  Come and have a chin wag with  us. There is no cost to get in, but bring cash for purchasing power  as we don't have credit card facilities. Yahoo and toodle loo!

Inverary

by Judy Borovskis

Duck Season opens Saturday September 27th!  Wear orange!  Be safe.  Happy Hunting.

Inverary Fall Market Saturday September 27th at Ken Garrett Memorial Park from 10am to 4pm.  Over 180 Vendors & Services.  Enjoy food, music and community spirit!  Truly a something for everyone event!   All proceeds support the Park Accessibility Project at Ken Garrett Memorial Park (not-for-profit):  a new cement pad beneath the pavilion & sidewalks connecting the parking lot to the pavilion and accessible washrooms. 

Yoga Class o Wednesdays at 6pm in Inverary United Church hall.  Info:  email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Open Mic every Friday night at the Storrington Centre.  Doors open at 5pm. Entertainment starts at 6pm. until approximately 9:30pm.  Cover charge is $2. The Open Mic is open to everyone whether you just come to enjoy the music or want to be an entertainer!

Line Dancing at the Storrington Lions Hall on Mondays at 7pm. Music, Fun & Exercise!  Open to everyone – male, female and all ages! Cost is $5.

Self-Defense Classes now two sessions a month.  Join us on October 9 and October 23 with Hamid Nam at Inverary United Church Hall.  Classes are from 6:30 – 7:45.  Newcomers always welcome. Register by calling 613 328-6742 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Food Bank accepting donations on Friday, October 10th at the Storrington Lions Hall from 1pm to 5pm.  Items needed are:  toilet paper; frozen meat, milk, cheese, margarine, dish soap, shampoo, cooking oil, sugar, and mayo.  Your help is greatly appreciated!

Bottle Drive Storrington Lions Club bottle/can drive now till October 25th.  Donate your LCBO cans, bottles and wine bags.  Let us make your return of “empties” easy!  Your support is appreciated!  One more month to go!  Help make it a great one for the Lions Club.  Drop off in the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road!  Give a little – it adds up to a lot!  Thank you!

Halloween Dance! and you are invited!  Texas Tuxedo will keep your toes tapping!  Enjoy the event at the Storrington Lions Hall on October 31 from 8pm until 1am.  Cost is $15 per person in advance sales – after October 24th tickets are $20 per person.  Cash Bar available and food provided.  For more info or to get your tickets text or call Marie at 613-449-4744

Vendors’ Sale November 8th at Inverary United Church Hall from 10am to 3pm.. Over 17 talented vendors will be on site. Absolutely something for everyone!  Donations of items & baking for the Church table definitely needed and welcomed -  call Judy at 613-545-5017. (regretfully cannot accept large furniture pieces)

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

September 26 – Line Dancing at ABC Hall – 10am to 11am - $5 at the door. Proceeds go towards hall maintenance.

September 28 – National British Home Child Day – Beacons of Light 2025 + Porch Light Tribute –This year, communities across Canada and abroad are invited to take part in the Beacons of Light Campaign, a national tribute organized by Home Children Canada, a registered charity dedicated to preserving the memory of the Home Children, and supporting their descendants. Between the 1860s and 1970s, children from poor and marginalized families, or abandoned (only 12% were orphans) in the British Isles were sent abroad under child migration plans in the belief that they would have a chance for a better life. Many kids were separated from siblings, endured harsh conditions, and were placed as indentured labourers on farms or as domestic workers. The Beacons of Light Tribute has united Canadians in remembrance by illuminating landmarks, monuments, and buildings in red, white, and blue, or in yellow – the latter representing Home Children Canada’s floral emblem, the sunflower.  If you have Glo-Lighting on your house you might want to set them to yellow on Sep. 28th. Individuals are encouraged to participate in the “Porch Light Tribute” by leaving their outdoor lights on overnight on September 28th, symbolically leaving the light on for the children who never made it back home to Britain. In Tay Valley there was a handful of British Home children working on local farms. One lived on or nearby the Scotch Line in 1886; his name being lost to history. Another was 10 year old Alfred Mallindine who was placed on Marshal Armstrong’s farm near Maberly in 1899; Alf stayed until 1903.

Oct 2 – Craft Corner at Maberly Community Hall 180 Maberly Elphin Road, from 9:30am to 11:30am.– Register on-line at tayvalleytwp.ca  Teri White from Swirlicious is back to facilitate another exciting Craft Corner. This Craft Corner will be all about Fall! Check out some pictures on Tay Valley’s website.

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Ompah

by Leane Bailey

Our monthly birthday bash/potlucks are so much fun.  In August we celebrated the birthdays of Marily, Sandra, and Debbie, and the anniversary of Sue and Frank.  This month we celebrated John’s birthday.  Our next birthday bash/potluck is Oct. 15th.

North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour: September 27 & 28, 10am to 4pm, featuring original handmade arts and crafts created by local artisans, at 20 locations in the Township. Pick up a Tour Brochure inside the Ompah Hall Entrance, and plan to drop by to see the original artworks and to meet the artists.

Oct. 1st, 11am – 1:30pm, Community Café at Ompah Community Centre. Come and learn what the Canadian Hearing Services has to offer about hearing products, education, and screenings. Free for seniors 60+, snacks and social to follow.

Oct. 4th, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Notes for Nature III – an evening of beautiful earth-themed music, and artworks in support of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust. Musicians include Six Pack, and TriPOD.  Four local artisans will have nature themed artworks on display too. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.MMLT.ca/EVENTS  

Culture Days, Septs 27th – Oct. 5th.  Various free events are happening at Snow Road Community Centre. Google the Snow Road Station Culture Days website for the map and information.  www.snowroadcommunitycentre.com

If you would like to join the Ompah Community Centre, membership is only $1 per year. Contact Katie at 613-340-7887 or Leane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We have many activities and events throughout the year including fitness, coffee, potlucks, bridge, clothing swaps, Canada Day Picnic, roast beef dinner, music events, and more.

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 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.  Please check the expiry dates, as we cannot accept expired items in the community fridge. 

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

The trees are starting to show such beautiful colours now.  Get out and enjoy these masterpieces!!!

Sincerest sympathy to Linda Zwier on the loss of her husband, Bill.  Bill was an active member of the Sharbot Lake Lions Club and a past Governor.  He was always with Dave every Easter going door to door for the Easter Bunny sales.  He will be missed.

Thank you to the Oak Shore Ladies who welcomed me into this afternoon of "Rumolli" group.  What a fun way to spend an afternoon with new friends.

What a busy weekend with baseball....the Fury Hockey Team held a ball tournament at Keely Road on Saturday with some great ball teams!  Then back to Parham on Sunday with a 3 pitch tournament with the money raised going to the Clothes for Kids campaign where the money will be used to help kids in our area.  Congratulations to Cassie Tryon's team for winning and donating their winnings back to the Clothes for Kids campaign.  The canteen was busy with folks grabbing the last of the poutine and burgers for the season....but we will be back next year!  Their were 9 vendors that displayed their wares for the shoppers - thank you to the vendors and to the shoppers for stopping by!  We had beautiful weather regardless to what ever activity you were involved in.

Beef supper at Parham United Church this Saturday from 5 to 7pm.  Hope to see you there.  Next supper will be Nov. 22 which will be a Turkey Dinner.

Exercise class was treated to the first basic steps of "Belly Dancing" . What fun!!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Perth Road United Church: Sunday services continue at 10.00 am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.  SUNDAY SCHOOL program is available for children. Newcomers welcome.

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

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday Lunches Return in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall on Tuesday, October 7th at 12 noon.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sales: Saturday, November 1st, 9:00am – 2:00 am. Perth Road United Church’s event in The Perth Road Sunday School Hall. Perth Road Crafter’s event will be in The Harris Hall beside the church. Interested vendors please call either Reta at 613-353-1515 for the Church event. For the Crafters event please call Cheryl at 613-353-7303.

Celtic Concert: Sunday Nov. 30th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for St. Andrews Day in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall.

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

Stephen Bach at 613-929-3693.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

The ????? ??? ??? ??????? ??? ???? ?? ?? $106,000!! WOW!!!! The Ace of Spades still hasn't been Found!!!! There are only 7 cards left to choose from as we are now into week 46. Congratulations to their Week 45 winner Elizabeth Parisian from Flinton! She won $4067 and picked envelope #39 which held the 10 of Clubs.

 The Next Draw is this Sunday, September 28th at 11:00am. Tickets are available at: participating locations in Northbrook or go to landolakeslions.ca . Good Luck!!

On Sat Oct 4th at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30), you are invited to the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall to enjoy Notes For Nature III featuring the band Six Pack and their special guests TRiPOD!! There is a cover charge of $25 for the non-profit charitable organization event. For more information you can call the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust at 613 253-2722 or visit This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website mmlt.ca

It's time for the ever-popular North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour coming up Sept 27 and 28 from 10-4pm! Enjoy one of the largest tours yet, with 20 studios ready to share their beautiful original handmade treasures with us!!  As I mentioned last week, Studio 8 is the Red Dragon Gallery and Gift Shop, but you will also find the Yellow house Studio and Lisa Rondeau there as well!   Studio 9 is actually Chris Summut with his beautiful woodworking treasures. Studio 10 is the ever-popular Farm House Stitching and Vintage Journals. Studio 11 is at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall and it will be filled with Michelle Ross's Fantastic Original Photography, MarZeeDotes Designs, Grindstone Pottery, which never disappoints, Art By The Bailey's Beautiful Art Work and Kealia Studios. Certainly the Hall will be filled with wonderful Christmas gift ideas!! Studio 12 is WJ Card Woodworking and Bandit Pottery, certainly a must visit studio as well!! 

There are so many Fantastic Studios, I can't mention them all, but no doubt there will be something for everybody!! For more information and studio details, you can visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudotour.com 

St. Kilian's Church invites you to their Bake and Chili Sale coming up on Sat Sept 27 from 10-1pm. They are at 5984 Ardoch Road and you can buy Grab n Go Chili and Bun for $6. They will also be offering a tremendous selection of baking goods for us to enjoy!!

Follow Your Art and Jean's Jems invite you to their Pop Up Gallery on Sat Sept 27 from 10:30-3 at the former Creative Grapes Location in the North of 7 Grocery and Restaurant Building (7325 Road 506).

You can unlock a world of Free Resources, Programs and Events with your library card. Visit your local Plevna Branch on Tues and Thurs from 2-6 or Fri and Sat from 10-1 or visit www.kfpl.ca and start exploring everything online.

If you would like to make donations for the annual Halloween festivities in Plevna, you will find donation jars in the North of 7 grocery store and restaurant. The organizers appreciate any help you can provide!

 

Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Well folks, things are winding down in Sharbot lake, and yet surprisingly just starting to warm up.  We had a busy September of events, many of which happened over the past week.  However, they are still some great opportunities ahead.

This Saturday, to mark the end of season for the Sharbot lake Farmers Market, organizers are hosting and end of season party, featuring a BBQ and Beer garden.  Live music will be provided by the Blue Skies Orchestra.  (Saturday, Sept 27, 9am; BBQ and Beer Garden 11am-2pm)

The extended warm weather means the possibility of more outdoor K&P Brewery Open Mic nights. Come and enjoy the outdoor stage for as long as it can be stretched out (and before we have to retreat indoors for the colder weather). Friday evenings ‘til closing 

 Snow Road
Bev Elliott
Alice Gilchrist

We hope everyone has been enjoying this wonderful stretch of sunny warm weather.  Our hummingbirds seem to have headed south even though the weather is still pleasant.  A couple of late stragglers stopped for a refill of sweet nectar in Snow Road on Saturday.

September 24th at 7pm is the date and time for the annual meeting of the Snow Road Community Centre.  Everyone welcome.

Music Night is Thursday, September 25th will feature “Shenanigans”; the duo of Anne Archer and Jon McLurg. 

Culture Days will include several presentations at the end of this month and early October.  Check the website www.snowroadcommunitycentre.com for specifics on a variety of interesting and informative sessions.

Please stay ‘road aware’ while driving around our country roads but take note of the changing colors.  It is always a delight to take a road tour to admire the beauty of nature in our area – both Frontenac and Lanark.   Drop us a note to let us know your favourite route or view.  If you spot an interesting display that some crafty person has created in their garden or along the roadside we would love to hear about it.

Many of you have been harvesting the produce from your gardens and preserving the goodness to enjoy over the winter and those with a bit extra have generously shared with others in the community.  

Chuckle for the week:  Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

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Sydenham
Karen Brawley

Happy September, all. The month is going by so fast. Hope the school year has gotten off to a good start for everyone

Quite a few things happening locally in our village this weekend.

The Jim Patterson & The Ride are playing at The Legion on Saturday night. $10 per ticket available at The One Stop and Legion. Don't miss out and grab your ticket now incase there are none left for at door purchase.

Mikes Pizza and More has an exciting event. Our local bobsled athlete Jay Dearborn will be at the Sydenham store on Saturday sept 20th with his bobsled. Come meet our Olympian between 12:30-2:30 & show him our support. The folks at Mikes also have a pretty amazing draw with help of some donations. Buy your tickets for $5 each or 3 for $10 to help Jay with his Olympic journey. Tickets are on sale now and draw will take place Saturday. Prize package is amazing... a sterling silver laboratorite cuff donated by Patti Love..a gift certificate from Stagecoach Charcuterie for the "Feast Box"...4 hats and tix for the Kingston Frontenacs from The Frontenacs...$250 to give your vehicle some detailing love from Troy Pennock at Kingstown Auto Detailing...

Something fishy is going on at our local Legion. The great folks from Mike Mundells are hosting a fish fry on October 11th.. but there's a catch.. tickets need to be purchased in advance so they know how much fish to cook. Please get your advance tickets at The Legion or One Stop by October October 7th. $20 per person. Dine in or takeout available. Includes 2 pieces fish, fries, coleslaw, and beans. Time is 5-6:30 pm.

Also grab your ticket for the zero turn mower draw. 200 available.. $50 each. Draw is October 11 at 4pm. Retire your old mower as we round up thf lawn season and start the green grass season with a brand spanking new zero turn. Tickets at The Ond Stop and Legion.

Darts!!!!! Drop in townie dart night upstairs at The Legion. Any skill level welcome. Friday Sept 19th..Friday Oct 17th and 24th. Registration begins at 7:15 darts start at 7:40. Join the fun
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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Free EarlyOn Playgroups are being held in Verona for children 0-6 yrs and their families. EarlyON is designed to provide a broad set of free programs and resources for parents and their young children ages 0- 6.  EarlyON Child and Family Centres enhance children’s learning and development, provide support and resources to parents and caregivers, and connect families to community services. Make an account and pre register at keyon.ca.

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday, September 27 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, September 27 from 9am to 1pm. Squash, tomatoes, salad greens, snow peas, beans, carrots, zucchini, egg plants, onions and more. 4309 Maple Dr. Verona. 613-374-1370.

Bellrock Chilifest will be held Saturday, October 18 from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be vendors. cookie decorating, bake sale, hot chocolate, bon fire and door prizes. Harrowsmith Brewing Co. on site. $5 per adult entry and kids are free, Bellrock Hall. 6034 Leveque Rd.

The  5th Annual Christmas in the Sawmill Artisan show and sale will be held Saturday October 18. Local artisans will be selling their one-of-a-kind handmade wares and paintings in and on the grounds of the historic Sawmill in Verona.  From original art, handmade jewellery, home decor and even fresh coffee and snacks come out and support the community of local artists and artisans. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Vintage Fashion Show (featuring clothing from the 1950s to the 1990s) will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 2pm at Trinity United Church. Pie and ice cream social to follow. Entry $20.  This event is hosted by Harrowsmith Women's Institute in support of New Leaf Link. Church, Verona.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundaraiser:  Trinity will be hosting a community Spaghetti Fundraiser on Saturday  October  25 from 4:30-6:30pm.  Cost will be $12 per plate for adults, and $6 per plate for children under 10.  You will be served spaghetti and sauce (meat and vegetarian options available), garlic bread, dessert and beverages.  To reserve your seat, please contact the church office at 613-374-2777 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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