Nov 15, 2023

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week.

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Arden
by Wanda Harrison

I know it’s hard to believe, but the Christmas season is looming upon us, filled with events and all things Santa.  On November 25 the Parham United Church will be holding a vendor sale 10am to 2pm with a variety of vendors.  In aid of the Henderson United Church, handcrafted greeting cards will be sold.  If you missed the sale, Henderson Church folks will also be selling the cards.

On November 30, Circle Square Ranch will be hosting their Annual Christmas Dinner featuring turkey, all the fixings and pie for dessert.  Beginning at 6:30pm the Ranch is asking that you RSVP by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 613-335-5403 and leaving a message.  There will be live Christmas music for all to enjoy.  A free will offering would be gratefully accepted.

If you’ve lived in Central Frontenac for more than a couple of years, you know that the Festival of Trees is part of the celebrations at Christmas. The festival opens December 1 and 2 with all entries delivered November 30, 10am to 7pm.  Oso Hall will be open for viewing the entries and you will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets on items of your choice.  Don’t miss this extraordinary event featuring the talents and creativity of many from the community. 

On Saturday, December 2, the Arden Pastoral Charge will be hosting a Christmas luncheon.  Soup and sandwiches and desserts are on the menu and there will also be Christmas items for sale.  The luncheon will take place in the social room, 11am to 1pm.

That evening, the Friends of Arden will host their Annual Tree Lighting ceremony, 7pm at the Mill.  Carols will be sung before and after the tree illumination and there will be cookies and hot chocolate to ward away the cold.  Hope to see everyone there!!

On Saturday, December 9, the Arden Legion are bringing back their “Breakfast with Santa”, 9am to 11am.  A free will donation from the adults would be welcomed.

Also on Saturday the 9th, the Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be hosting a “meet and greet” with Santa.  Gathering at the Firehall, 3pm to 5pm, there will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate for everyone’s enjoyment.

On Sunday, December 10. The Kennebec Rec Committee will be hosting a Kids Klub Fundraising Christmas Market, 10am to 2pm, at the Kennebec Community Centre. There will be crafts, a Bake Sale and a Silent Auction.  For more information, please contact Samantha Bradley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please don’t forget to order your fruit cake, cherry cake and shortbread cookies from the Sharbot Lake Lions.  Call David or Dawn at 613-375-6318 to reserve, but do so it real soon, as they are running out of product.

Stay tuned for more Christmas events in the coming weeks.

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Battersea/Storrington

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flinton will be having their 1st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!  Come out & celebrate with them on Friday, December 1st from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.  There will be hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies for all. This is a FREE event for the whole family. Any questions, please contact Maude at 905-449-2160.

Finnegan’s General Store and Stephanie’s Good Pizza Shop is collecting non- perishable items for the Food Bank until December 15, 2023.

A few thanks to give from Flinton Trunk or Treat: Jillian Freeburn sponsored our hotdog stand this year at Trunk or Treat. Our community can leave a donation if they wish but isn’t necessary to have the hotdogs. This year our community donated $128.30 , which was donated to North Addington Education Centre. The money will be designated to upgrading outdoor sports equipment for the students to enjoy.

To celebrate their soft reopening, Lakeside Inn Bar is making a break with free billiards until the New Year! Grab your cue, gather your friends, and enjoy an exciting game on the house as we kick off this season of celebration. Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm – 11pm Friday-Saturday 5pm-2pm Sunday- 1pm-9pm.

If you or someone you know may be interested in Meals on Wheels, please give Shelby from Land O’Lakes Community Services a call for more info 613-336-8934 ext 229.

As we approach the holiday season, the NAEC Parent Council is  preparing to bring back their Christmas shop. The Christmas shop provides students with an opportunity to shop for their family members and bring home gifts already wrapped to be kept a secret until Christmas morning. They are looking for businesses willing to create items for our students to purchase. Ideally these items be under $5 with a maximum of $10. Please post pictures/information in the comments or send us a message via fb or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please come out and join Land O’Lakes Community Services for the 4th annual toy drive, Saturday, December 2nd being held at the Northbrook Foodland from 10am -2pm. All donation are appreciated.

Every year Teri Woods collects gift card donations and put together a community donated gift card wreath to be raffled off at the North Addington Education Centre Festival Of Trees Event.  Past wreaths have been up to $600 in gift card value.  What a great prize to win just before the holidays! If you would like to donate to this wreath as a community member, please send Teri a message on Facebook or call/text 613-336-9100.

Santa is coming to town. Saturday, November 25th at 3 until 5, please join us at the Lions Hall in Northbrook for our 2nd Annual Holly Shoppe. Children can come inside and pick out gifts for their family for around a loonie. They will be wrapped, labeled and sent home with the children… all the while being a surprise for the recipient. At the same time, everyone can enjoy the petting zoo before the beginning of the Lions Santa Parade, which starts at 5:30. Afterwards, hot cocoa and cookies will be served outside at the Hall as the children get to talk to Santa.  Prizes will be awarded to the best three floats and the best decorated house or building along the parade route. 

Saturday, December 2nd 10am – 2pm come and get some of your holiday shopping done by purchasing gifts or yummy baking prepared by your local artisans at the Lions Christmas Extravaganza.

The Lions final event in 2023 will be the return of Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 9th 10-2 when everyone can experience the fun and no doubt frolicking with Santa and his elves. Please come and enjoy seeing all this wonderment through the eyes of a child.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

There will be a Matawatchan Christmas Market on Saturday November 25th from 10am to 1pm.   There will be coffee, a light lunch, a selection of original homemade crafts, local maple syrup and yummy home baked Christmas treats.  Please come out and help support our local community.

Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Bingo is on November 28th.  Doors open at 6:30pm and games start at 7:30pm.  There will be a Christmas Market at the Lions Hall in Griffith on Saturday, December 2nd from 11am to 2pm.  Lions will be selling Christmas Cakes and Tourtières.  There also will be a photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Christmas Monster BINGO will be on Tuesday December 12th with games starting at 7pm.

The Denbigh Library will be hosting a Children’s Christmas Story and Craft on Wednesday December 6th from 6 – 7pm.

Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting a Stationary Christmas Parade at Heritage Park on Saturday December 16th from 5 to 7pm.  There will be free food, beverages and Fireworks.   Everyone is welcome.  Please call 613-333-9662 if you would like to enter a float.  There is a people’s choice 1st place prize.

Please let me know if you have any news or events you would like to see in the paper.  I would love to hear from you.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Congratulations to Jason Silver on his Canadian Gospel Music Association award!

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/

The schedule and locations within your community can be found at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Registered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd.  Sharbot Lake, ON.  K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: www.rfcs.ca

Nicole's Gifts hosted a special shopping day for Christmas for Kids this past Saturday, November 18. A portion of what was spent was donated to the local Christmas for Kids Committee. Thanks for all you do for the community!

Thirty nine days after losing his wife of over 63 years and the love of his life, Bob Young has gone to join Brenda. He passed away this afternoon at the hospital in Perth.  The family will be making arrangements at Goodfellow's Funeral Home in Parham and details will be available later through their website. He will be greatly missed.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Thanks to Sydenham Foodland for allowing Brenda Crawford to to sell her warm things for the Food Bank on Saturday. She collected $175.00 and with her other sales a total of $270.00 was donated to the Food Bank on Monday, November 20.  She thanks to everyone for their support. 

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community.  EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to six years of age.  Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/  The schedule for September and locations within your community can be found at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  For more information, please call Marcie Webster, Native RCCE (Registered Early Childhoood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, Ontario.  K0H 2P0 613-279-3151 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or  www.rfcs.ca.

The Rebekah’s are selling pies again this fall. To order and find out what kinds are available, please call 613-876-1330.  The cut off date for ordering is Wednesday, November 29th with a pick up date of Saturday, December 9th between 9 and 11 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Cost is $15.00 per pie.

Friday, November 24, 2023 and Saturday, November 25, 2023 there will be a Pop-Up Christmas Sale at 4137 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith (beside the Public School).  There will be evergreen arrangements, one of a kind wreaths, Christmas decorations, fudge, baking and gift ideas. 

Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 4:30 - 7:30 is the Jingle Fam Jam - a Community Family Christmas Jamboree.  A free event for the family at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church at 3876 Harrowsmith Road.  There will be games, crafts, photographs with Santa, Carol singalong, cookie decorating and supper.  For information call 613-372-1238.  

Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 7pm - The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "Peace, Joy and Love" - an evening of beautiful seasonal music to inspire and bring hope to all.  Please join us at the Verona Free Methodist Church, 6804 County Road 38.  Special guests will be the Frontenac Children's Choir, as well as Ann Palmer (flautist, Kingston Symphony).  Admission by donation ($10 suggested) and an item for the Food Bank.  Join us for refreshments after the concert!!

Friday, December 1, 2023 the Harrowsmith S and A Club is holding their semi-annual Chinese dinner and auction at the S and A Hall at 4041 Colebrooke Road in Harrowsmith. Tickets are sold in advance. Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Members $20 non members $22.  Doors open at 6pm with dinner at 6:30pm.

Friday, December 1, 2023 is the Holiday Remembrance Candle Ceremony at the South Frontenac Township Hall.  The evening includes music, readings and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one.  Pick up an ornament at the South Frontenac Community Services offices or decorate one this evening.  Call Katie Buckley 613-376-6477 for more information.  

Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11am the New Leaf LInk participants present the Christmas Percussion Story in the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Gymnasium.  Join us for Christmas Carols and a light lunch at 12:30pm after the performance.  Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Henderson acting team of Tim White and Sarah Deline stole the show and did our village  proud at the recent play “Screwball Comedy” in Sharbot Lake. We love you to pieces and want to see the next play!!

Congratulations to our own Canadian Handywoman Tammy Watson of North Frontenac who won Frontenac County’s Women-Led Business Award for 2023. Tammy declares she is “beyond excited, proud, and humbled to have won” and particularly thanks her many clients, supporters and advisors as she continues to offer maintenance and repair needs right in our village and area.

Pine Meadow bade a Happy Retirement to housekeeping staff Corinne Hayes, after 29 years of dedicated service.

This is the 39th year of the Land O’Lakes Community Service providing their Christmas Hamper program that offers gifts (new items), turkeys, food to those in need. Donations will be received at their Northbrook office with info at 613-336-8934. Our area can always be counted on to bring new and non-perishable items to brighten up Christmas for others. As well, they are hosting the angel tree that formerly was formerly housed at BMO, and each angel represents a child in need in our community. So please pick up a tag with thanks.

Harlowe Hall is the place to be this Sat Nov. 25 for the Open Mic from 1- 5pm that features toe tapping tunes, food available to buy, lots of fun and laughs. Entertainers $2.00, Public $5.00. Boogey on over- it’s beyond words to describe the experience!

All roads lead to Tamworth this Sunday, November 26th when the Tamworth Legion hosts their annual Santa Parade at 1. Immediately following the parade, children are invited to the  Legion for a visit, picture opportunity, and chance to give Santa their letters. Children can shop at a 'kids only' Santa Store at the Legion with the Elves on hand to help with gift tags, shopping and wrapping. The elves are asking for a minimum donation of $4.00 per gift. As well, hand made wooden trees and real mini Christmas trees are available at a cost from $5 - $30

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Thank you to all who donated items or baked and those who enjoyed shopping at the Christmas Market at Inverary United Church.  The vendors were the best! Thank you for the new friendships and your support.  You raised $575 for the church.  Special mention to Mr. Bill Cribbes, to Mrs. Garrett’s Bake Shop and to Shirley O’Neil who does anything and everything when there is a need.  Thank you to Cindy and Lindsay who helped to sort, polish, shine & price and to Mason, who quietly supervised.  Thank you to the student volunteer helpers, Connor Borovskis and Lea Shingler.  And of course, to Marie Wilkins who pulls it all together!  It was a community effort and raised a final total of $1,385.85 for Inverary United Church. 

Please Note:  The Little Library Boxes at the gates to Ken Garrett Memorial Park will be closing this week for the winter months.  Looking forward to re-opening in the Spring for your enjoyment.

Chickadees Workshop on Sands Rd. in Battersea is hosting an in-home Christmas Craft Show the first two weekends in December. We'd like to set up a craft show tour, to support each other. Any other craft shows planned for those weekends? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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

Christmas Baskets!  Please consider donating a turkey to Battersea United Church for the annual Christmas baskets. Lots of storage room at Inverary or Battersea churches.

Christmas Sale at the Storrington Lions Hall on November 25th from 10 to 3.  Something for everyone and right in time for Christmas!  You can buy your lunch while on a shopping spree!

Sydenham Parade is Saturday, November 25 at 11am. Leaving from the fire hall. Participants are asked to be at the fire hall by 10:30am. 

Support Storrington Minor Hockey Association On Saturday, November 25th order wings at the Creekside Bar and Grill and a portion of the sale will be donated to the league. PS. Save the date!  Stingers Hockey Dance at Storrington Lions Club Hall Saturday, February 3rd 2024.

Turpin’s Trail Christmas Show November 26th at 2pm at Inverary United Church. Join Chris Murphy and friends for an afternoon of great music.  Free will offering.

Soulful Singing at 5339 Battersea Road, Battersea on Tuesday November 28th and Monday December 18th.  Dress warm for the outdoors. Enjoy the campfire. Bring a snack.  Wear your mask. Cost is $10. RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-353-2889.

Rotary Cash Calendars on sale!  Great Christmas gifts.  Cash prizes.  Available at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery, Inverary Pharmasave and Maple Country Home and Farm.  All yours for $20. 

4th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Storrington Lions Club Hall on Saturday, December 2nd  Sponsored by South Frontenac Township, this free event includes breakfast, face painting, arts and crafts, and a leisurely visit with Santa Claus.

4th Annual Battersea Santa Claus Parade December 2nd starting at 1pm at Storrington Public School and end by enjoying a hot chocolate with Santa at Battersea United Church. Please contact Kyle Gordon to enter a float: 613-484-4003.

Food Bank Drive  Next collection date is Friday, December 8th at the Storrington Lions Hall from 1 – 5pm.

Attention Youth!  December 9th , Four Rivers Youth Cluster will have fun at Crafts with Andi from 1 – 2:30 at Inverary Church Hall.  Free event for ages 7 to 12.  RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volunteer Luncheon Sunday, December 10th from 11:30am – 1pm at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury.  Open to all South Frontenac residents who volunteered their time in the past year.  Free event. To reserve your ticket or for more information call Amanda Pantrey at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 or  www.southfrontenac.net/volunteer 

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

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

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

 Yoga Class every Wednesday evening at 6pm at Inverary United Church Hall.

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

EarlyOn offers free programs for parents & caregivers with children ages birth to 6 years. Programs have a pre-registered format.  Sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/. 

For more info, call Marcie Webster at 613-279-3151 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

ABC Hall Wilton Cheese Fundraiser - For over 150 years, the folks at Wilton Cheese have made their delicious cheese the old-fashioned way, using whole milk and natural techniques. It’s the perfect choice for festive charcuterie boards, cheese platters, casseroles, and gift giving. And your order helps to raise funds for maintaining the ABC Hall. Thank you for your support! Place your order here by Thursday, November 30: https://abchall.ca/cheeses-that-pleases/ Order forms will also be available at the ABC Hall.  Please pass along the info to all your fellow cheese lovers so they can order, too. You’ll receive an e-mail prior to pick up with the exact amount of your order. Payment can be made by cash or cheque, payable to the ABC Hall, when you pick up your order. Pick up is at the ABC Hall on Saturday, December 9 between 1-3 pm.  Come for the cheese, stay for the Jingle Mingle!

What’s New to View at Archives Lanark? Interesting Acquisitions … A lovely collection of Maberly Fair Prize List booklets from 1987-2022.  Some wonderful resource books, one compiled and written by Richard Laing entitled “In Memory of the Passed - Prestonvale Cemetery 2023” which includes tombstone transcriptions and obituaries of those departed.  Another book describes the struggle of British Home Children, “The Little Immigrants - The Orphans who came to Canada” by Kenneth Bagnell. Activities at Archives Lanark … We celebrated our 21st Anniversary at the beautiful Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall and recognized Ruth Bowes for her many years of dedicated volunteerism with Archives Lanark. Don’t Forget … If you would like learn about our activities and events, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   We will add your name to our “What’s New at Archives” email list. We are open every Friday from 10am - 3pm. Archives Lanark is a registered charity run solely by volunteers who want to preserve the documentary heritage of Lanark County.

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Mississippi
by Pearl Killingbeck

After Alice left last Friday, Rick came in with a big bag of homemade food – hamburger, coffee, chili, crescents, and muffin.  Thanks Barb and Rick.  I will enjoy every crumb.  I am still getting more needles for pain.  It is osteoarthritis  - bone on bone – and nothing takes the pain away.  X-ray shows nothing but the osteoarthritis.  I had my flu shot today.

On Saturday afternoon, Emily Desjardine came in for a wonderful visit but I had a quiet evening and went to bed at 7pm and watched TV. I gathered up all the dirty plastic dishes for Sharon to take home to wash.  I watched the beautiful Remembrance Day service from my bathroom window.  It was wonderful to see and I also heard some of the music – Last Post – God Save the King.  There was a really good crowd on hand.  I am on 3rd floor so have a good view of the poppies decorating the hospital.  It was beautiful.  Thanks to all the people for all the beautiful decorations of the hospital.  That was a lot of work.

On Sunday, Shauna, Amber and GG Jamie and Hudson came for a visit and we spent a lovely 2 hours chatting.  I never see my great grandchildren enough.  We have a great visit and some lovely fresh donuts and coffee.

So sorry to hear that my last roommate Heather passed away only 6 days after she left here.  Her husband came up to tell me.  R.I.P. Heather.

On Monday 13th November, my roommate Barb Agnew’s daughter Donna and son-in-law made us a tuna casserole for lunch.  It was so good.  It had flavor.  Thank you Donna and Yves.

My arm is still so sore.  The doctor doubled my pain pills.  I get them twice a day now.

On Tuesday, 14th November, I had an appointment in Kingston to make sure my femur bone is healing.  I had to leave at 1:30 and my brother Ken and Annie came for a visit all the way from Lake St. Peter at 1pm..  It was a short visit but I was very, very happy to see them both.  I wish it could have been longer but happy to have that half-hour with them.  I got back from Kingston at 6pm.  It was a long day but I got out for a nice drive.  It is the first day I have had clothes on in a month (felt strange).  My bone is starting to heal but it will be months yet.  I have to go back to Kingston in another month. 

Donna and Her Big Red Tote:  Donna has a big red tote. She has pulled the last few years.  For when she goes to the nursing to fix their messy hair.  Everyone know when your hair looks good, you feel the way you should.  When I hear that big red tote coming down the hospital hall, I know that in a little while I’ll look the way I should.  Thank you Donna for all the years of making me look good.  I know that in two more weeks my hair will pass the test, and that Donna and her big red tote have come to make me look my best.  Thanks Donna for all the years for opening up the best little hair house in Mississippi (Cheers).

November 16th was a quiet day with my roommate and myself.  I am almost finished reading my book by Prince Harry (Spare). 

As of Sunday, November 19th, I have been in hospital for 137 days.  I miss my good friends Olive and Harriet and so many other friends – you know who you are.  I am pleased to hear that the Community Centre coffee morning on December 9th will be in honour of Harriet’s 90th birthday. 

Snow Road Snowmobile Club:  Thank you to everyone for supporting our breakfasts and the roast beef dinner.  One last breakfast in 2023 on December 2nd and then they re-start on January 6th, 2024.  The Christmas craft event is on Saturday, December 9th from 10am to 2pm.

Community Centre:  November Music Night – November 30th – features the band Turpin’s Trail.  Always a great show!  Check the website or facebook page for more details on the regular, ongoing activities.

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Ompah
by Linda Rush & Marily Seitz

Visit with Santa at the Children's Christmas Party on Dec. 2 at the Clar-MIll Hall at 2.  Children, ages up to Grade 8, must be registered asap by contacting Michelle at 613-318-4039. There will be crafts, face painting,  a photo with Santa, and refreshments.

The Santa Claus Parade will also be held on Dec. 2.  The parade leaves the Ompah Rest Stop at 6pm, making its way along Hwy 509 and 506, and ending at the NF Township Office.  The more floats in the parade the merrier.  Contact Dylan at 613-650-7746 for more information.

The Community Cafe will be held on Wed., Dec. 6 from 11 to 1:30. The focus this month will be on dental health with information on senior dental care, and the Ontario Seniors Dental Health program.  For more information contact Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-279-3151.

Start getting out your favorite Christmas cookie recipes!  The annual Cookie Exchange will be held on Sat., Dec. 9 from 10 to 11am.  Bring a couple dozen of your favorite cookies, and go home with a great variety of cookies for the Christmas season.

Linda and Paige blew out the birthday candles at the November Birthday Bash.  The next Community Pot Luck Birthday Bash will be held on Wed., Dec. 20 at 6 to 7:30.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Thank you so much to the group of volunteers that showed up on Sunday morning in the cold to help out with repairing and straightening of the Tichborne Rink boards.  We can now officially say that the Tichborne Rink will be operational this year - now we just need Mother Nature to cooperate!!  Special thanks to Rose LaPointe for providing sandwiches and cookies, muffins and lots of goodies for the workers and to Dave and Dawn Hansen who dropped off some cookies for us to enjoy!  We live in such a great community and it's days like this that make us truly proud! I know there are some extremely happy folks who are smiling down on us from above to keep this hidden gem alive and well. Huge thank you to Sharbot Lake Home Hardware for their kind donation towards the material needed to replace the boards at the rink - your generosity is greatly appreciated!!!  Thank you!!!

The Sharbot Lake Lions are offering their "fabulous" Christmas goodies - fruit cake, cherry cake, and shortbread cookies call Dawn or Dave at 613-375-6318 for yours.  

Calling all businesses, local companies, clubs, groups and sports team, we are looking for floats for our Drive By Santa Parade on Sunday Dec. 3rd from 1 to 3pm at the Parham Fair Grounds.  If you belong to an organization that would like to help support our District #4 Recreation Committee please send me a message at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  This year's event will be interactive so if you want to park your vehicle and walk around the track to visit those floats set up or to get on Bill Lee's wagon and drive around in style that works too! There will be various games set up around the track for you to take part in - sure to be lots of fun for the whole family!

Don't forget on November 25th District #4 Recreation Committee will be hosting a Christmas Vendor Event and Bake Sale at the CE Building in Parham from 10am to 2pm - lots of great vendors will be set up to help with your Christmas purchases - hope to see you there!  If you are interested in donating home baking to the bake table - it would be greatly appreciated by the Rec Committee!  Thank you!

After a super long break from being able to get together as a large family, the Steele family held an early Christmas Gathering.  It was so great to see everyone together once again and to visit with Grandma Eileen Whan - who was overjoyed to have those that were able to attend there.  Let's hope we can continue to gather and celebrate all that we have been blessed with.

Thinking of the Young family on the loss this past weekend of Bob Young - hugs to all.

'Christmas in the Villages'. The new management of the Sharbot Lake Country Inn is preparing a special welcome for all those attending the Festival of Trees awards luncheon Friday December 1st. Since 2000, this is the 21st Festival. Tickets are $20 (including tax & tip) and can be purchased from any member of Villages Beautiful or at the Pharmasave.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/

The schedule for September, and locations within your Community can be found at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information, please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Registered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd.  Sharbot Lake, ON.  K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: www.rfcs.ca

On November 25,2023 from 1pm to 4pm a free family event will be held at the Cole Lake  Free Methodist Church - A Cole Lake Christmas. There will be cookie decorating, crafts, outdoor reindeer games, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, songs, and The Christmas Story. Come and enjoy a celebration with friends.

Don't forget Festival of Trees is coming up Dec. 1 and 2nd - check out the listing in the News.

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH: Sunday services continue at 10am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0.

CHRISTMAS EVE Family Candlelight Service: 7pm.

CHRISTMAS EVE Lessons, carols, and celebration of Holy Communion at the Wilmer Church: 8:30pm

TUESDAY LUNCHES at Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Cr. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for homemade soup, sandwiches and dessert.

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

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Did you know that the River of Life Christian Fellowship puts together Christmas Hampers every year for people in our North Frontenac Area that can use them? If you would like to contribute this year, it's not too late! They are still accepting donations  until November 27th. Thank you very much to everybody that has already supported those in need in our area, and thank you to the River of Life for all your efforts to put together this Caring Community outreach each year! 

If you are looking for an inspirational and informative service, Tom & Cheryl Martin of Helping Cope Through Hope will be at the River of Life Christian Fellowship (7064 Road 506) morning service on Sunday December 3rd at 10:30am. There will be a potluck to follow. The Martins are making a wonderful difference in people's lives!

Congratulations to Tammy Watson for winning the well deserved 2023 Frontenac County Women-Led Business Award!! 

North of 7 Restaurant will be closed at 4pm on Saturday, November 25th for a private party and will reopen on Sunday at 9am.

Don't miss out on your chance to get some great Christmas Chocolate from the Clarendon Central Public School Parent Council. They are hosting their 3rd annual Purdy's Christmas Chocolate Fundraiser. If you would like to place a sweet treat order, please reach out to a parent from the school. Orders are due by Sunday, November 26th. The Parent Council would like to Thank everybody for their ongoing support!

Thank you to the 22 people who came out to Holy Trinity Anglican Church's Euchre last Tuesday night at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall. Wayne S.  won the high score prize with 82, Ellie G. won the most lone hands prize with 3 and Linda W. won the consolation prize; a Rose Dish Scrubbie. She will be scrubbing her pots and pans in style now! If you are looking for a fun night out come join us at Euchre on Tuesday nights at 6:50pm (games start at 7pm). 

The 2023 North Frontenac Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Party is coming up on Saturday December 2nd. The Children's party starts at 2pm at the Clar-Mill Community Hall. There will be crafts, face painting, refreshments and photos with Santa! Children up to grade 8 can register ahead of time for a gift that day! Registration forms are available at local stores or by contacting Michelle Ross at 613 318-4039. The parade starts at 6pm at the Ompah rest stop and makes its way west on the 509/506 highway ending at the North Frontenac Township office. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade! Please contact Dillon Boles at 613 650-7746 to register your float.

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

‘Tis the season… Sydenham & District Lions Club hosting again their Annual Community Tree Lighting event    Nov 24th from 6 - 7pm  at the twsp hall at 4432 George St.   Carolling, tree lighting and more... Free event,  Bring your camera for our photo seasonal area will be set up!  Dress warm as this is an outdoor event!!  Donations accepted for our Food Bank as well.

Santa Claus is coming to town… Santa Claus is coming to town… Saturday, November 25th at 11 the parade leaves the fire hall.  The Sydenham Santa Claus parade will take place November 25th at 11am.  The parade begins and ends at the Sydenham fire hall on Stage Coach Rd.  There is no formal registration process; however, we will have a surprise this year for all those who choose to enter a float.  If you are taking part in the parade, please be at the Sydenham fire hall by 10:30am.  We are also thrilled to announce that the incredible band from Sydenham high school will once again be putting on a concert at the fire hall at the completion of the parade.  

Bring your holiday cheer and canned goods! On Saturday, November 25th the South Frontenac Community Services elves will be collecting food bank donations during the Sydenham Santa Claus  Parade! After the parade Captain Canada and friends are collecting food/cash donations at the Trousdale’s Foodland from 12:30 – 4pm. There will be bags done up for $10 purchase at the store as well.  

2nd Annual FACE-OFF FOR THE FOODBANK !!! ? ? 

Come out and support the South Frontenac Foodbank on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at the Frontenac Community Arena to see the Frontenac Detachment OPP take on South Frontenac Fire & Rescue! Location: Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Road  on Saturday, November 25th 2023 from: 5 to 7pm.  The battle of the Frontenacs... Admission is by donation or non-perishable food item. 

Our community is so amazing, let’s show our spirit of the season and line the streets to enjoy our parade and all its participants.    Many things to do this weekend to kick off our holiday season.

As you start to fill your Christmas wish lists, try to keep it local where possible. Our village is amazing as are the people in it. So many local businesses with a wide variety of gifts for your shopping needs. 

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "Peace, Joy and Love" - an evening of beautiful seasonal music to inspire and bring hope to all. Please join them on Saturday, November 25 at 7pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Special guests will be the Frontenac Children's Choir, as well as Ann Palmer (flautist, Kingston Symphony). Admission by donation ($10 suggested) and an item for the Food Bank. Join them for refreshments after the concert!

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open this Saturday, November 25 from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing - free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm.

A Cole Lake Christmas, a free family event, will be held at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on November 25 from 1pm to 4pm. There will be cookie decorating, crafts, outdoor reindeer games, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, songs, and The Christmas Story. Enjoy a celebration with family and friends.

A painting workshop with the theme of "Snowmen and Angels" on Nov. 29, 1-3 pm at the Sydenham Legion Hall (4361 Amelia St, Sydenham). Materials including cards provided but bring an apron, paper towels and a sense of fun!  $5 donation for beginners to experienced (55+). Please register a few days before at Southern Frontenac Community Services, 613-376-6477 ext 310.

Prince Charles Public School presents Holiday Market on Thursday, November 30 from 5pm to 8pm. Help support the student advisory council. Come shop from a selection of vendors, raffle table and bake sale.

Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/ The schedule and locations within Verona can be found at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Registered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd.  Sharbot Lake, ON.  K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: www.rfcs.ca

Women's Luncheon at MOM's Restaurant on Tuesday, December 5 at 12:30pm. Those attending are asked to bring a personal care item to put in a suitcase to be donated to a Women's Shelter. Please call 613 374-2703 to reserve by December 3.

Caroling in McMullen Park on Saturday, December 9 from 7 to 8pm. Come and join in the singing, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies around a bonfire!

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