Community Columns - March 30th, 2023

Mar 29, 2023

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

Table of Contents

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

Arden
by Wanda Harrison

To those who drove to the Legion last Saturday morning; I apologize. I was not informed that the meeting was cancelled.

Have you got your pledge forms from C4 yet? If not, you still have time to sponsor plungers who will participate in the” Fool’s Plunge’s”, Saturday April 1, 9am at the Mill Pond. As I mentioned a few weeks ago this is the first of many fundraising events that will be raising money to replace the Community “Rink Shack”. With the rink area now an all-season facility, it will be nice to have a new building to compliment the new rink.

The Arden Church will host youth April 1, 230pm to 430pm for games and snacks. Bring a game to share, if you wish.

The Arden Seniors will begin their 2023 group get-together, Monday April 3, 11am at the Kennebec Community Centre. The business meeting begins at 11am with a pot-luck lunch. Come out and see the future plans for 2023. Everyone 50+ is welcome!

On Saturday April 8, 10am, at the Kennebec Community Centre, the Recreation Committee will host their Annual Children’s Easter Party. There will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games and a hot dog lunch. If you have an Easter basket, bring it so you can fill it with eggs. Everyone is welcome!

Bible study will resume at the Arden United Church, Wednesday April 12 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.

If you are a parent to young children, you must know that the original Kids Klub program has split into 2 groups; the older ones on Tuesdays and the younger Thursdays. In the past those attending Kids Klub enjoyed a bus trip to the Zoo, parties and a Reptile demonstration. This Kid’s group is hosting a Fundraising Italian dinner, Thursday April 27, at 5:00 pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. The dinner will include, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Mac & Cheese along with Caesar Salad. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted, at the door. Hope you will attend and support the Kids!

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Battersea/Storrington
by Amanda Pantrey

Please support the next Community Food Bank Drive from 1 to 5pm on Friday, March 31 at Storrington Lions Club. Can’t make it to the food drive? E-transfer donations can be made to the church at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Head over to the Sydenham Legion on April 1st for a Euchre tournament fundraiser for Sydenham 150 Reunion. Doors open at 6pm. Call Marie if you have any questions 613 -449-4744.

If you want to get involved with the Sydenham Canada Day event organizing, the committee is meeting at 7pm on April 13th at the Sydenham Library Community Room. They’d love to see you there. Call Marie if you have any questions 613-449-4744.

Save the date for High Tea at the Storrington Lions Club happening May 13th. The event starts at 1pm and tickets are $25 per person. Reservations are required, you can save your spot by calling 613-353-2257.

The bed store is having a spring sale. Unfortunately, the rest of the beds are still full price.

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

The LOL Lions invite you to attend a very special dedication to their club on April 12th at 6:15 p.m. when the 38 Charter Members will be honoured with the Inauguration of the Friendship Arch.

The Lions Club, that same evening, will be introducing Ray Charbonneau, an Art Restorer, who will be the first guest speaker at the newly formed Speakers Forum. Space is limited but you may reserve a free seat by clicking on lolspeakersforum.eventbrite.ca or calling Nawar at 778-384-3381 or Ken at 613-336-3211

The Lions Spring Extravaganza will be taking place on Saturday May 6th from 10-2. Please come and check out our talented Artisans.

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Denbigh
Angela Bright

We certainly are having our winter and snow is sticking around until late March at least, however the spring weather is not far away. We will let you know when the Denbigh Lake ice goes out!

Land O’ Lakes Community Services will be hosting Denbigh Diners on Monday April 3 from 11am to 1pm at the Denbigh Hall. We will be having Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables and Dessert, all for $10.00. Please RSVP Betty.

The Recreation Committee is hosting a Euchre Night at the Denbigh Hall for $2.00 on Friday March 31 at 7pm. The plan is for them to be every second Friday night.

The Denbigh Library is having an Easter Craft, Story and Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday April 5 from 6 to 7pm. Please register at 613-333-1426 to join in the fun.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee is having an Easter Party at Heritage Park on Saturday April 8 from 11am to 1pm. There will be a free lunch, crafts and games. The Easter Egg Hunt will be lots of fun. Remember if the weather is not suitable for outside activities, then it will be moved to the Denbigh Hall.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you would like to share.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Community High Tea will be held at the Storrington Lions Club at 2992 Princess Road, Inverary on May 13th at 1pm. 25.00 per person, reservations are required at 613-353-2257.

March 31st is the Community Food Drive from 1-5 PM at the Storrington Lions Club in Sunbury, and there is some freezer space still available. Donations may also be etransferred to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Youth Dances are back at the Storrington Lions Club Hall from 7-10pm, 5.00 per student open to grades 5-8. DJ, Canteen, Supervision. Fridays!

Congratulations to SF Stocksport on the new covering going up at Centennial Park for their sport! Well done!

Warm weather is just around the corner!

Learn more about choosing the right life jacket to keep you and your loved ones safe: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/getting-started-safe-boating/choosing-lifejackets-personal-flotation-devices-pfds

Learn more about the Swim to Survive program: https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/swim-to-survive.aspx

Thanks to Sue Peters for the reminders!

Make a difference. Become an Ontario #FireRanger and help keep our communities safe. 2023 FireRanger applications are still open! Learn more and join the team! ontario.ca/fireranger

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Marilyn Goodberry

Need help with your Income Tax? South Frontenac Community Social Centre has volunteers who can complete your return free of charge if your income meets the CRA limits. No self-employment, business or rental income. Pick up a tax envelope at our main entrance, fill out the forms and drop it off to us with all your tax slips inside. Our volunteers will contact you if more information is required and your return will be filed electronically. We'll call when your paper copy is ready for pick up. How easy is that! For more info, call Chelsea at 613-376-6477 ext 308.

Thursday, April 6, 2023, is Diners Club at the Verona Free Methodist Church. A delicious meal of hickory smoked baked ham from Seed to Sausage, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake dessert. Just $10 per person. Seats are limited, so please pre-register by calling 613-376-6477 ext 303 or email Joanne . Be sure to let us know of any diet restrictions, gluten free, diabetic or other.

Friday, April 7, 2023, there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 19:00 - 21:30 PM. For public school children. Cost is $6.00. For more information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, April 16, 2023, TAKE OUT turkey dinner, at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only with a purchase cut-off date of Wednesday, April 12. Cost is $20.00. Tickets are available at the gas stations in Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Hartington and the Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For more information call 613-372-2410.

Saturday, April 22, 2023 is the Craft & Bake Sale. New location is the Golden Links Hall at 4186 Colebroke Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Thirty vendors, home baking and a light lunch from 09:00 AM to 14:00 PM

The Harrowsmith S & A Club is happy to offer a FREE, two-day First Aid Certification Course on May 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday) from 9am to 4pm with 1/2 hour for lunch. The course will be at 4041 Colebrooke Road in Harrowsmith, Ontario. There is a $10 registration fee to sign up, which is refundable upon completion of the course. The course is presented by Mark Rodgers from the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. We would like to thank the township of South Frontenac for sponsoring this event. This is a great opportunity to become certified. There are only twelve spaces, so book as soon as possible. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. attention Penny.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

If you’re interested in preserving our local BMO Branch in Northbrook which is slated to close in September of 2023, then please attend a public meeting on May 31 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 6- 8pm to hear more and voice concerns/ideas.

This Sat April 1 the “Fools Plunge” happens at the Arden Mill Pond at 9am when many hearty souls will take the swimming plunge as a fundraising effort for the rink shack in Arden. The Fire Department whom we truly appreciate are standing by for resuscitation!! Plunging fools are sought along with sponsors and more info is available at C4 Country convenience in Arden or by e-mail at Cayleigh Matson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Land O’Lakes Petting Farm is seeking volunteers to visit and help with their animals' care, feeding, and cleaning out of stalls with morning and afternoon shifts available. Students can get 40 community volunteer hours after school, on weekends, P.A. days and holidays. Info at 613 336-0330 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. They’ll be open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from now until the end of November from 11am to 3pm. No appointment needed on these days. Any other day, please call and make an appointment

Our Pine Meadow People celebrated spring with a special spring fling with musical guests Jack and Betty McMurray and the Moria River Ramblers who hail from Tweed and who I have known for many years.

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Kevin O'Donnell whom we remember singing and sharing stories at the open mikes and area events. We thank God for his life. He will be truly missed by his many friends, church family and many acquaintances over the years.

Also sympathy to the family of the late Ronnie Marshall who died this past week and who we remember with fondness.

The United Churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove are hosting a trash bash and invited to meet at the Arden worship site lawn on Sat. April 22 at 10:00 AM. This is a practical way to care for the earth and for creation. There will be garbage bags and gloves provided. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to kaitlyn by phone at 613-335-2474 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Watch out! Be on your guard...April Fool’s Day is almost here!

Easter Services: Maundy Thursday: April 6th 7pm. Battersea United Church

Good Friday: April 7th 10am. Inverary United Church

Easter Sunday: April 9th 730am... Gilmour Point 915am. Battersea United 1115am. Inverary United.

Parham Fair is accepting registrants for the Vendor Market at the Parham Fair, August 19th.

E-transfer $25.00 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to guarantee a spot for selling all your creations. Include contact info plus a description of what you will be selling. For further info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Food Bank Drive! Mark your calendars for the next Food Bank Drive on March 31. Drop off at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury between 1 – 5pm. Accepting can tabs, hearing aids and eyeglasses at the same time.

Euchre, anyone? Support the SHS 150 Reunion. Join us April 1 at 6pm. at the Sydenham Legion for a good time and a great cause!

Storrington Retirees Luncheon at the “new” Storrington Centre on Wednesday April 12th at 12 noon. Enjoy a hot home cooked meal and see for yourself the new look at the centre. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and enjoy the entertainment. Lunches are the second Wednesday of each month!

Canada Day! Sydenham events are being planned. Your help is needed! Planning meeting on April 13th 7pm. at Sydenham Public Library. Your community – get involved!

Get Ready! Bob Burtch Blue Grass Concert at Battersea United Church on Sunday, April 30th from 2 to 4 pm. Tickets are $25. Call Shirley at 613-353-7337 to order and pay by e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Everyone should experience a Bob Burtch music experience. Definitely a good time and tickets will go fast. Proceeds to support Battersea United Church.

Annual High Tea! Saturday May 13th one sitting at 1pm. at the Storrington Lion’s Hall in Sunbury. Cost per person is $25. Cash only bar available. Come in your finest tea attire! Over 100 are now reserved! Call Shirley O’Neil at 613-353-2257 to reserve your spot. Seating will be tables of 6, so bring your family and friends or share the table with new friends. Proceeds will benefit the work of the Child Life Specialists at our local hospitals.

Hearing Aids, Can Tabs, Eyeglasses can now be dropped off at the Lion’s Hall in Sunbury anytime. Just put them in the bucket provided. NO eyeglass cases, please.

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

Reminder - Ontario Ancestors Student Essay Awards- Submit your Essay for a chance to win $500. These Student Essay Awards are created to recognize and encourage youth as the next generation of family historians. The Mike Brede Genealogical Essay Prize is open to any full-time student in a university or community college. The Doctor Don Brearley Genealogical Essa Prize is open to secondary school students in grades 11 and 12 in any Ontario school. The submission deadline is April 1, 2023. This was advertised back in January so that you would have lots of time to talk to your grandparents and great aunts and uncles. Surely there are some Korry’s, Bell’s, and Lynn’s among many other families still in the Bobs, Crow, and Sharbot Lakes area that could write a very interesting essay about the lives of their family members who once lived in the area of these lakes and all the ones in between. For more information go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Save the date! The Tay Valley Community Choir presents its Spring Concert; Celebrating 25 Years as a Township, on Saturday, April 1 at 2pm at the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Rd. Admission is by donation ($10 suggested). Food bank donations welcome. Mask wearing is recommended.

There is no more Maberly Post Office. It has moved to Sharbot Lake until Canada Post can find another location in Maberly to host it.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

About 30 folks attended the RFCS Community Cafe last week. The topic was Wills etc presented by the Legal Clinic. It was very informative. Many questions were asked and answered. Soup and social followed the workshop. The next Community Cafe will be held on Wed. Apr. 19 at the Ompah Hall. The Frailty Network will present Enabling Healthy Aging and asking for feedback to improve physical activity and nutrition for older adults in rural areas. Doors open at 11:00. Soup and social to follow. It is a free event for seniors aged 60+. To register or for more information contact Juana at 613-279-3151 ext 106 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Get your little legs ready to do some hopping! St. Kilian's Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser at the Ompah Community Hall on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00. Pre-registration would be appreciated, but not required, by sending a message through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page. There will also be lots of fun crafts and games for the kids to enjoy as well as a cash lunch and bake sale. All are welcome to take part or just stop by for lunch (chili, hot dogs, soup) and some sweet treats! Please park across the road at the rest stop.

We attended the music night at Snow Road featuring singer Chris Murphy and fiddler Jessica Wedden. The singing was wonderful and toes were tapping along with the fiddle. Chris sang "Thought I Heard a Red-Winged Blackbird" and the next morning I woke to the click and trill of Redwinged Blackbirds under my feeder. Spring must be just around the corner.

The Tay Valley Community Choir Spring Concert will be held at the Maberly Hall on Sat. Apr. 1 at 2pm. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). Mask wearing recommended. Food Bank donations welcome.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Elijah Abrams

It's time to register for the Vendor's Market at Parham Fair, taking place August 19th, 2023. If you are an artisan and want to sell your works, or are someone who is cleaning out an attic or garage and wants to sell used items, please register. The cost is only $25.00 and can be sent by an etransfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include all contact details and a description of what you will be selling. Spaces are filling quickly so plan ahead. It's a great venue for both sellers and buyers.

A lot of folks in this area attended the Sharbot Lake High School so be sure to mark Sept 16, 2023 for the 5th reunion. Come out and see your former classmates and reminisce!

New owners Janna Comrie and Michael Bartley have taken the Pineridge Cottages on the 5th Depot Lake. Best of luck on your new endeavours.

Thinking of you to Ty Seeley and the residents of the Sharbot Lake Seniors home.

Soup luncheon at Parham United Church after service was enjoyed by all.

Keep April 22nd open as it is the Lions Club All You Can Eat Breakfast at the OSO Township Hall.

Music at the Legion on Sunday was toe tapping and easy to listen to if you missed this one, keep April 30th in mind!

Thank you to all who came out to support Minor Ball. We still are looking for kids for the Under 11 team as well as Junior Men (age 19 to 29) - if you are interested you can join online at www.fcmsa.ca or send your form and money to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Teams are capped at 13 so don't delay as some are already close to the max!

Good Luck to Rural Frontenac Community Services with their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction this weekend. Tickets for this event sold out very quickly!

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

EVENTS AT PERTH RD. SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL: Tuesday Lunches continue. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert. Euchre at 10am.

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: April 8th, 830am – 230pm. All-day breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, and maple syrup. Games, Face Painting, fishpond, Log Sawing, Bake table. Craft sales, displays, and vendors in Harris Park Hall. And much more.

PERTH ROAD VILLAGE CRAFTERS continue to meet every Wednesday: 930am – 1130am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer, get in touch with Cheryl Bird at 613-353-7303.

YOGA classes on Opinicon Rd., Pilates and foam rolling classes, go to: nomadyogini.ca, for a full schedule: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-453-4195.

JAM SESSIONS RETURN TO STORRINGTON CENTRE: Friday nights: 5pm – 10pm. Admission is $2:00. No charge for refreshments.

EUCHRE AT SYDENHAM LEGION for the SHS 150th Reunion, April 1st doors open 6pm.

CANADA DAY COMMITTEE MEETING at Sydenham Public Library for Sydenham events. April 13th, 7pm.

Any questions, call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Kids, get your little legs ready to do some hopping! St. Kilian's Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser at the Ompah Community Hall on Saturday, April 8th at 11am. Pre-registration would be appreciated, but not required, by sending a message through St. Kilian's Church Facebook page. There will also be lots of fun crafts and games for the kids to enjoy as well as a cash lunch and bake sale. All are welcome to take part or just stop by to enjoy their chili, hot dogs and soup lunch with some sweet treats! Don't forget your Easter baskets and please park across the road at the rest stop.

If you are still looking for more Easter fun on Saturday, April 8th. Myers Cave Resort is super excited to see the kids with their Easter baskets for their second annual egg hunt from 2-4pm! Easter Eggs Galore in North Frontenac this year!!

Were you lucky enough to get a viewing of the Northern Lights last Thursday night? If stargazing is up your alley you may be interested in a few events coming up at the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve. April 22nd - Lyrids a minor meteor shower, May 20 and 21 - Galaxies Galore, June 17 - Solar gazing, July 15 - Messier and Nebulas, August 12 and 13 Perseid Meteor Showers, September 15-17 - Festival of the Stars and October 7-8 - Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune.

On April 6th at 9am, The Township of North Frontenac Council is holding a Public Meeting to propose amendments to fees and charges. They will be discussing increasing the admin fee for road allowance applications, increasing land costs for road allowances and adding a re-activation fee. If you would like to attend this meeting or have any questions, you can visit their website or call 613 479-2231

It was pretty cool last week for the Community Neighbours that were blessed with a viewing of a Moose enjoying a Spring walk down Mountain Road! If you see any Moose or any other interesting animal sightings, it would be great if you would like to contact me to share in the Plevna column! Thanks in advance!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No joke, no gag… Think you’re a euchre champ, or just want a fun time out playing some euchre? April 1st will be the final euchre tourney at the legion for the 150th reunion. 6-10 pm, $20 per person, pay at the door. Prizes to be won, food and dessert provided. Don’t miss out on your chance to play the game that got you through high school.

Hey Sydenham! Poke on over to our neighbouring village. Verona is holding a Family Fun night on April 2. The Verona Lions are holding a free Family Fun Day on Sunday, April 2 from 1-6 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. There will be games, crafts, music and hamburgers and hot dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Kids eat for free and adults by donation

Advance Care Planning is about communicating to the people in your life, now, about your wishes for your health and care in the future. Learn who your Substitute Decision Maker is, who are the people who need to know your health and care choices, and most importantly - how to have these difficult conversations. Please register with Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp. Hospice/Palliative Coordinator Katie Buckley - 613.376.6477 ext. 205

April showers bring May flowers...

Word has it ticks are out in full force… Good for nothing bugs.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Verona Lions presents a family fun day on Saturday April 2 from 1pm to 6pm at the Verona Lions Hall (4504 Sand Rd). There will be games, crafts, music, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, drinks and other snacks. Kids eat for free!!! Adults eat by donation. (Children must be accompanied by an adult)

On Tuesday, April 4 at 12:30 at MOM’s Restaurant, Verona, the Verona Free Methodist Women's group will hold their next Women's Luncheon. This is open to all women in Verona and surrounding area. Wear your Easter Bonnet for a chance to win a prize. While we wait for our food to arrive, there will be a short talk on “Easter Traditions- Old and New” and probably some really corny jokes. Please register by April 2 at 613 374-2703. The March Women’s Luncheon was attended by over 20 women. Some came alone, some came as a group but all had plenty of fun.

The Diners Club will be held at the Free Methodist Church on Thursday April 6. Reserve now - seats are going quickly. Therre will be a delicious meal of hickory smoked baked ham from Seed to Sausage, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake dessert. Just $10 per person. Please pre-register by calling 613-376-6477 ext 303. Be sure to let them know of any diet restrictions, gluten free, diabetic or other,

There will be a Youth Dance on April 7 at the Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, 7 to 9:30, for public school children, cost $6.00 For info, call 613-372-2410.

Enjoy a take-out turkey dinner on April 16 at the Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith, Advance tickets only with a cut-off date of Apr 12. Cost $20. Tickets are available at gas stations in Harrowsmith, Sydenham and Hartington and Asselstine Hardware Verona. For info call, 613-372-2410.

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