Community Columns, August 8th, 2024

Aug 07, 2024

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
• Sharbot Lake
• Verona

Arden
by Brent Fehr

Local Food - Whan Farms has frozen hamburger, breakfast sausage, pork chops, roasts, etc. at C4 Convenience in Arden. Also at Sharbot Lake Farmers Markets, Saturday morning from 9am - noon, or their roadside stand at 3464 Long Lake Road on Sundays from 10am -2pm. 

August 10th - Kennebec Lake Annual General Meeting at Arden Community Hall (5998 Arden Road) on Saturday. Displays and FREE Continental Breakfast at 9:30am. Business Meeting from 10am - Noon.  Important discussions will include the new Lake stewardship plan and the undertaking of a vital aquatic vegetation study.

August 10 + 11th - The Arden Artisans Open Studio Event.  Saturday & Sunday from 11am - 4pm. Our special event showcases works by Arden Pottery, 1040 Big Clear Ln., Joanne Pickett, (with artist Arlene Uens), Arden Batik, 1037 Bridge St., Sarah Hale with Sylvia & Dave Parno, Gordon Wright Fine Art, 1304 Blue Heron Ridge, just north of Hwy 7 off Henderson Rd and Gallery on the Bay, 1010 Willett Ln., Judith Versavel (with artists John Duchene, James Hanley, & Aileen Merriam).  For further information contact: Sarah Hale 613-335-2073

August 11th - CornHole Tournament (* ALL Ages)at Kennebec Sports Centre (5998 Arden Road).  Registration is Sunday at 8 am, Play at 9 am. "Singles Double Knockout" with $5 Registration Fee.  Pre-registration required.  Proceeds will be used to support the 3rd phase of the Arden Rink development plan. Upgrades to the bathroom facilities and the purchase and installation of nets around the boards. Registration: Greg McEachern at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

August 15th - Summer Wine Camp at Springwood Cottage Resort (1018 Blue Heron Ridge Road). Thursday @ 4pm located on Central Leisure Deck. No experience required, must be of legal age. It’s 90 minutes of Fun, Sharing, Learning, and tasting with 5-6 different wines. $149 for 2 people or $99 for 1 person.  Wine, cheese & charcuterie incl.   Contact Brent A. Fehr (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information and to register. 

August 17th - Fundraiser BBQ & Concert at Arden Community Hall (5998 Arden Road) on Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Sponsored by Kennebec & District Historical Society & Arden & Community Wesleyan Church. Performances include;  RISEN, NEW JOURNEY, Clearview (the Matson Family) and Vernon Scott & friends. For More Information Contact: Reg Peterson 613-539-3605 or Vernon Scott 613-453-1158

August 24th - Chili Dinner at Kennebec Community Centre, sponsored by Arden Seniors Happy Gang #819. Join us Saturday from 5 - 7pm.  Try multiple types of chili, along with coleslaw, buns & butter, dessert, and Coffee, Tea & Water.  “Free-will” Donation is greatly appreciated. For more information, Brian McKinstry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Join us on Facebook: Arden Seniors Happy Gang

August 25th - Arden Legion Golf Tournament in Remembrance of Joe Crane and Eric Cunningham. Sunday Shot Gun start at 1pm held at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course in Cloyne. Your $50 entry includes; Golf, Cart, BBQ & Prizes. Registration and tickets at Arden Legion (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Contact: FRED - 613-483-6686 or DAVE - 613-217-4481

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Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

No column; check back next week!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

A message from Jean Brown: “Thanks everyone for all your support of Henderson United Church, and Hall.  Hope that folks can attend our Mon. Aug. 5th pancake breakfast at the Henderson Hall. Your support enables our little white church to continue serving God, honouring our ancestors who built the church/hall years ago, and to pay the heating, hydro, insurance, expenses at both the church and the hall. It is a sacred privilege for our church to collaborate with the Township on our community hall, and the church pays the heat, hydro, insurance, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies for both the church and the hall while providing cleaning/booking of the hall. The Township offers repairs, maintenance on all appliances and equipment, grass cutting, painting of walls, and snow removal. Please spread the word, uphold our ventures in your prayers, and plan to attend. As well there is an Arden Artisans Open studio event on Aug. 10th and 11th. On Sat. Aug. 17th the Kennebec and District Historical Society and the Arden & Community Wesleyan Church host a Fundraising BBQ and concert on Sat. Aug. 17 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 at the Kennebec Hall in Arden (also called the old school, and the Arden Community Hall).  Musicians include Clearview (Matson family) Vernon Scott and friends, Risen, New Journey.  Info:  Reg Peterson 613-539-3605 or Vernon Scott 613-453-1158. Thanks so much and God bless.

Lots going on in August with the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes. August 10th the Farmers Market where we have several vendors, our amazing Canteen offering baked goods, specialized coffees, eggers, hotdogs and hamburgers and we are selling fresh sweet corn donated by John Gunning. This runs from 10-1 August 10th you can register at 8 am for an 18- hole golf tournament at Hunters Creek. Shotgun start at 9. $60 with prizes and meal included Contact Chuck Davis at 613-336-1822. Put on your dancing shoes as Music and Friends will entertain us again on Sunday August 11th 2-5. Come on out to our first Rib fest on Saturday August 17th 4-8 and enjoy music, Craft Beer and a $20 platter of ribs with all the trimmings. Wednesday August28th we welcome you to come to the Hall to listen to Alana Free who is the Senior Vice President of Good Life Fitness Canada. Alana will be sharing tips on how to live a healthy life. The Speakers Forum starts at 7 and is free to everyone. Catch the Ace continues into its 6th week with the estimated Jackpot at $4300.00! Tickets can be bought at local vendors, before Lions events and online… don’t miss out you could have the next winning ticket! Just a few weeks left in our special Friday Night Euchre. Just like Tuesday Euchre, the cards are dealt at 7pm.

August 12th is International Youth Day. Let’s celebrate this day by bringing non-perishable breakfast items for the free breakfast program at Finnegan’s General Store for the high school students. This program begins in September.

August 14th The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club’s speaker is – Andre Hirsz, one of our members. Andre will talk to us about permaculture, the concept of utilizing land, resources, people, and the environment in a manner that doesn’t produce any waste. All are welcome. Location, the Barrie Community Hall, 14225 Hwy #41, Cloyne, mix and mingle at 6:45pm, the speaker will start at 7:00pm For more information, our e-mail address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Exciting news!! The Flinton Recreation Club is hosting a pub style trivia night on September 21st!! More details coming soon.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

I hope everyone enjoyed the warm summer weather over the long weekend.

The Addington Highlands Flinton Library celebrated its 75th Anniversary on Saturday August 3.   It was a wonderful celebration and congratulations and thanks to everyone who has made this library possible from its inception until today.

The 2nd Annual CORN BASH hosted by the Denbigh Recreation Committee is on Saturday, August 10th from 1 to 5pm at Heritage Park in Denbigh.  Corn, salads, drinks and ice cream are all free and please bring your favorite salad to share.  There will be a dunk tank at 3 balls for $5.00, Family Fun Games for all ages, and a Flea market with something for everyone.   If you would like to be a vendor (space $10.00) please call Karen at 613-333-1313 for more information. 

The Denbigh Library will be hosting the TD Summer Reading Club on Wednesdays 6 to 7pm from July 3 to August 21.  There will be storytelling, crafts and games for children from 4 to 12 years old.  Please call to register 613-333-1426.

Please remember if you have anything special going on and you would like it in the paper, call or email me anytime.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Join Us in Empowering Self-Investors!

** We are looking for someone interested in a partnership to offer free sessions.

Who? Are you a seasoned stock market investor passionate about teaching others? 

What? Partner with me (Norm Massie) in a public service initiative to empower individuals to take control of their financial future! We aim to educate people on opening a personal brokerage account, and buying and selling stocks and ETFs—eliminating the high costs of financial advisors. Why? Together, we'll co-teach and inspire self-sufficient investors. 

How? Interested? Let's make a difference! Contact Norm Massie today. 613-305-3839.

REMINDER: Even if you didn’t have any income last year, you still need to file your income tax return to get the benefits, credits and refund you may be entitled to.   There might be money owing to you. Rural Frontenac Community Services has Community Volunteers, trained by CRA, who will efile returns for you! Call us at 613-279-3151.

Greetings from our Wonderful Little Country Church, Sacred Heart of Jesus –Bedford.

Come One, Come All to our Fabulous Fish Fry and Social on Sunday the 11th of August, from 4 – 7pm.

The main meal is prepared by the Mike Mundell. People have never been disappointed with the quality and timing of the food.

Our Volunteers are eager for you to enjoy said meal, and socialize with your friends, neighbours and family.

There will be a Silent Auction, Crown & Anchor, some games for the kids and music.

This is a fundraiser but we really hope this evening out will allow you to do some reminiscing and meet the wonderful people from our community, located @ 2905 Westport Rd., Godfrey.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Friday, August 16 at 4pm, the Frontenac Famer's Market in Centennial Park is hosting the Open Farm Days Launch Event.  Hear what's planned for farm visits and experiences this fall and pick up some local wares and produce.  

Saturday, August 17, from 1 to 3pm at the Point Park in Sydenham is "Music in the Park".  Bring your lawn chair for an afternoon of live, local music by The Sleeping Dogs.  All concerts are free thanks to our generous sponsors. 

Saturday, August 31, 2024 is the B&B Memorial Show and Shine in the Harrowsmith Centennial Park from 10am to 4pm.  For details see the FaceBook B&B Memorial Show and Shine.  All proceeds will go to the local Fire Departments and Food Bank. 

Saturday, September 28, 2024, there is a Road Rally / Scavenger Hunt sponsored and organized by the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club, 4041 Colebrook Rd., Harrowsmith, On. Start times to be determined, starting at the Harrowsmith S & A Club. Preregister at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. $20 per car. Cash prizes.  BBQ, cash bar and games available at the club upon your return. Contact Al at 613 358 2325 for more details.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Henderson United offered a super yummy pancake breakfast with folks coming in from far and wide to support our little white church on the corner. Thanks for the fun times and your  generosity!

Last week in my big Harlowe report I inadvertently omitted a great visit with Jim and Lorraine Dix, whom we’ve known since Lorraine was once a waitress at the Snow Road Cafe where twenty five years ago before we were married spouse and I dated at that cafe and had a blast! We could “date” secretly and privately in beautiful downtown Snow Road. Jim is of course in the Harlowe house band and Lorraine is a cheerleader for the whole organization.

Looking to the future the Arden Artisan event excitedly happens this coming Sat. Aug. 10 and Sun. Aug. 11 from 11 – 4 featuring Gord Wright at Blue Heron Ridge; Joanne Picket and Arlene Uens at Arden Pottery, Sarah Hale, Sylvia and Dave Parno at Arden Batik, and Judith Versavel. John DuChene, James Hanley and Aileen Merriam at Gallery on the Bay. Each studio offers a door prize opportunity, along with visiting, viewing, purchasing, commissioning.

Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook met last week in air conditioned comfort as a satellite church with live streaming from Selby United Church, along with local input. This Sun. Aug. 11 Henderson United will welcome back the Rev. Kaitlyn Ostrander from summer holidays.

Congratulations to our own Rebecca Kelsy on her marriage to Lane Miller in Estevan Saskatchewan. Attendants in blue, fantastic music, outdoor setting, wedding photos with Rosie- a former Henderson puppy are a few of the hi-lights. Their romantic first dance song was "Better Together" by Luke Combs followed by cutting the vanilla cake that included a variety of cupcake flavours for guests to enjoy. We love Rebecca and Lane to pieces- congratulations.

John and Heather Newton of Bowmanville dropped in for a visit and we had a great chin wag recalling the good old days in beautiful downtown Henderson village.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

100 Years! A beautiful gal with a wonderful smile and friend to all! Bessie Tye will be 100 this month! You are invited to celebrate with her and her family on August 11th at the Storrington Lions Hall from 1 to 5:30pm. Light refreshments & cake will be served. Best wishes only.

Food Bank Drive on August 16th from 1 – 5 at the Storrington Lions Hall. Fresh meat, dairy and fruit & vegetables appreciated. Remember items for school lunches as well. Household products such as kleenex, paper towels, toilet paper, soaps and cleaners also needed.

A Vendors’ Event! Saturday, August 24th from 10 – 3pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall, Sunbury. A great sale with something for everyone! Some spots still available. Support the Lion’s Club and help with expenses to improve the Lions Hall – which services our community. Call Marie Wilkins 613-449-4744 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fill the Bin! Save all those drink cans and fill the bin at the Storrington Lion’s Hall on August 25th . You can also drop off cans anytime to a member of Storrington Lion’s Club or at the hall. Let’s beat the last collection. Your support goes a long way!

Perth Road Public School is looking for your donations! Items are need for their table at the Community Garage Sale on September 15th from 9 to 12 noon at Gerald Ball Memorial Park. Items can be dropped off at Inverary Church Hall on August 29th to September 2nd from 10 to 12 noon or 2 to 4pm each day. PLEASE no furniture or large items! Thanks for your support.

Chicken BBQ at the Storrington Lions Hall on September 7th from 5 to 7pm. Cost $20 – 12 & under $10. Chicken, baked potato, green salad, corn-on-the-cob, roll and dessert. Reserve by September 1st. Call 613-449-4744

Weekend Event! September 14th Gerald Ball Memorial Park - Vendor Market 10am-3pm. Also Community Garage Sale! September 15th  at Gerald Ball Memorial Park 9 am.-12 pm. A free event for local community members to off load their treasures to new homes.

Community BBQ every Thursday at the Storrington Lions Hall from 5 to 7pm. Enjoy a burger or hot dog, salad and a dessert for $10. All proceeds for Frontenac 4H and K for Paws. Cash bar available. See you there!

Monday Night Euchre at the Storrington Centre. Starting time is 7:30pm. Four handed euchre. Cost  is $6.00. Join us for a fun evening of Progressive Euchre – a partner is not necessary.

Yoga Class every Wednesday at 6pm. For the month of August, the Yoga class will be held in the Sun Harvest flower fields More Yoga, Pilates and Foam Rolling classes in other locations. More info: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Open Mic ! A fun evening of music and friendship every Friday night at the Storrington Center. Doors open at 6pm and everyone welcome! Admission charge is $2.00.

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.

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

The Annual Memorial Service for Laidley’s-Maberly United Church Cemetery will be held August 11th at 2:30. In the event of rain, service will be held in the Maberly Community Hall.

Did you receive your GST or the Carbon Rebate? If you did not, it may be because you need to file your 2023 income tax to receive these benefits.  Rural Frontenac Community Services has Community Volunteers, trained by CRA, who will e-file returns for you for FREE if you qualify for the program! Call us at 613-279-3151.

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Mississippi

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

Did you receive your GST or the Carbon Rebate? You need to file your 2023 income tax to receive these benefits.  Rural Frontenac Community Services has Community Volunteers, trained by CRA, who will e-file returns for you for FREE if you qualify for the program! Call us at 613-279-3151.

Snow Road Community Centre is having a Social Dinner “Bring Back Childhood Memories” on August 10th. Bring along your toys, memorabilia and games from the 50’s and 60’s. Take along one of your childhood photos for guessing the cute kid’s name. As always, join your friends for an evening of good food and great company. Bring your favourite dish. Hall opens at 5:30pm for dinner at 6pm.

Snow Road Community Centre Music Night presents an evening of Celtic Music with SIAN on Thursday, Aug. 15th, 7pm to 9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $18 at the door. For tickets contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-278-1853.

Barbara Sproule will be the honoured guest at a garden party at the Ompah Community Centre on August 17 from 2pm – 4pm.  This will celebrate the many, many years that she has served our community as teacher, reeve, county warden, and guide of the Township in protecting its bylaws. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Janice at 613-479-2318. All are welcome. Bring a chair and your memories to share with Barbara.

The August Birthday Bash/Potluck will be on Wednesday, August, 21st. Bring a toonie, and a dish to share and join in a lovely meal as we celebrate the August birthdays.

The Ompah Community Centre Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market is on August 24th from 9am-1pm. Vendors needed. Clean out your basement and garage and bring to the Ompah Community Centre to sell, trade or donate and have some fun. Tables and chairs provided. Donations accepted. Proceeds to the Ompah Benevolent Fund. For information please contact Patti Bradbury 613-390-9516.

A Celebration of Life for Pearl Killingbeck is planned for August 24th, from 10am to 2pm at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. A luncheon will be provided by the Snow Road Community Centre and the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Contact Rick, Sharon, or Pam for more information.

Ompah Community Centre’s Music Night is on August 30th, starting at 7pm. Hosted by Dominic Simone (Ompah Dom), featuring local musicians David Young, Allan Green, the Ompah Choir, and special guests. Donations appreciated for the Community Centre. Contact Dominic Simone for more information at 647-286-2341.

We now have a Community Fridge in the foyer of the Ompah Community Centre.  In the fridge will be food from the store in original packaging, or extra produce from your garden (must be washed, dried and bagged).  Everyone is welcome to take what you can use, or to donate what you can, so everyone can benefit. Thank you to Katie for her work in bringing this idea to life. Please join us on Wednesday mornings for coffee and treats starting at 10am. It’s a great way to meet your Ompah neighbours and friends. While you are there drop by the library which is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to noon.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Hope everyone had a very nice long weekend. 

A celebration of life was held for Bill Goodberry, formerly of Parham, on July 27th. Bill's parents, Averil and Earl Jr were residents of Parham/Wagarville area.

Maberly Cemetery service is on August 11th at 2:20pm. OConto cemetery service is on August 25 at 3pm. Sorry the date got missed last week. 

Big thank you to Dianne Lake and Joyce Conboy who did a great job leading the worship Sunday at Parham United Church and to Joanne McCullough who did an amazing job playing beautiful hymns for us.

Hope you have been following the Olympic Games and are proud of all the athletes doing their best to represent Canada. "Dream until your dreams come true."

Don't forget the Lions "all you can eat" breakfast on August 10 at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake from 8-11 am. Don't forget to bring your utensils and plate.

Sincere sympathy sent to the family of the late Jean (Smith) Hole.

It is great to see that the pickleball courts, the playground and the ballfield are getting a lot of use in Parham despite the heat. If only we could keep the geese from using it!

Good luck to our u13 team who is competing in their year end tournament this weekend in Parham.

Need something to do this Saturday? Come on out to O'Reilly Lake for their awesome vendor event. Lots of great items for your shopping pleasure.

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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. SUNDAY SCHOOL program is available for children.

Happy Birthday to those with August birthdays.

ANNIVERSARY SERVICE is on Sunday, August 11 at 10am. Service will be attended by Rev. Dawn Clarke. Welcome to all past attendees. Refreshments will be served in the Perth Road Sunday School hall next door after the service.

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

COOLING CENTRE is cancelled.

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Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins

Our fish of the week goes to 9-year old Rylee! With a spinner bait, she successfully hooked and reeled in this impressive 34-inch pike! She and her family were staying at the Fernleigh Lodge on Kashawakamak Lake! Wow! Congrats Rylee!! 

Don't forget to stop by the Mega Yard Sale at 1142 Overton Road off Buckshot Lake Road between Plevna and Vennachar. There is an acre of new and used items; from electronics to garden art. Stop in and find a treasure, there is something for everybody! They are open every Saturday and Sunday from 9-4pm, weather permitting.

On Saturday August 10 at 8pm, you are invited to the North Frontenac Astronomy Park. The North Frontenac Amateur Astronomy Club will be honoring the memory of one of their members by naming their latest Observatory the “Guy Frederick Nason Memorial Observatory” in light of his many years of faithful dedication to astronomy, and public outreach to the residents of North Frontenac and beyond.

Everybody in the Community is invited to come out and help celebrate Mon Aug 12th from 6-8pm! There will be a baby shower for Volunteer Firefighter Jared and Community Volunteer Member Rochelle Dickson at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road).  They will be welcoming a new baby boy in September! 

River of Life Christian Fellowship invites you to bring your lawn chair and come on out for an afternoon of Gospel Music on Sat Aug 17th from 11-3pm featuring Gary Colwell, Dominic Simone, Psallo (Ron Lemke & Brooke Gunsinger) , Linda King & The Warrens. There will also be a fundraising BBQ with delicious hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages for everybody to enjoy!

On Fri Aug 23rd the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers invite you to come on out to the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall to enjoy a fundraising pulled pork dinner with all the fixings! YUM!! Tickets will be available to purchase soon, keep an eye on the Clar-Mill Community Hall Facebook page for the places you can find tickets. It's going to be a great supper! 

Brad Gilpin's family invites you to the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall on Sat Aug 24th from 11-3pm for the Brad Gilpin Memorial Car Show and Celebration of Life. There will be several vehicles on display; including Brad's 1947 Dodge Hot Rod. A light luncheon will be provided.

The Ompah Community Centre Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market is coming up on Sat Aug 24th from 9am-1pm. You are invited to bring out your stuff and sell it or come out and shop for new treasures! If you have somewhere else to be, you can also just bring your items to trade or donate. Tables and chairs are available and everybody is welcome! Donations are being accepted at this event for the Ompah Benevolent Fund. For more information you can contact Patti at 613 390-9516.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

A special thanks to the organizers of the Sharbot Lake Farmers market for the added touch this past weekend of offering a beer garden (provided by the Local Brewery) and BBQ (provided by Whan Farms).  It was great bonus to kick of the long weekend and, as always, a great opportunity to connect with one another from our community

This Saturday: Lions Club Breakfast – Fundraiser 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall), 1107 Garrett St. Presented by Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club, Adults $10, under 12, $6, under 5 free

Weekly 7:30-10:30am Wednesdays. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1028 Elizabeth St. Full breakfast, including coffee and/or juice. $12, kids under 12 free. E-transfer available. Every Wednesday in July and August.

Note from Frontenac Experiences: We are looking for as many art and recreational experience providers as we can find (within a 20-minute radius of Sharbot Lake).  We would like to have an exhaustive catalogue of recreational offering of Art education experiences, etc.  If you offer or know of anyone offers such experiences that would be appealing to visitors, please contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (NOTE: information will be for our “in house use only; this effort will not result in mass emailing)

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

The temperatures have been sauna like… Hoping all those who work outside have been able to find some relief when they can. Our local food options have been rockstars during this heat wave. Friendly reminder: when you say it’s too hot to cook so let’s get take out, remember that they’ve been cooking all day so you don’t have to.

The Sydenham Legion is hosting their bass derby on Saturday, August 17th. Tickets are only $10 each. Tickets are available at the one stop as well as downstairs at the Legion (open Tuesday - Friday from 2-6pm (later on Friday’s). Grand prize will be a smoker/grill. BBQ lunch will be available for purchase starting at noon.

Have you checked out the new Thrift Addicts Bargain Barn??

If not, be sure to make a tour over to it. 2977 Rutledge Road. Or add them up on Facebook to keep updated.

Darryl Silver’s Family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for the outpouring of support and memories shared at his celebration of life. A corn roast was certainly a suitable way to remember him. You are missed, Darryl.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturdays August 10 and 17, 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. They are currently accepting clothing donations.

A free Kid's Camp will be held from Monday, August 12 to Thursday, August 15, 9am to noon at the Verona FM Church. Ages Grade 1 to 6. There will be crafts, games, bible stories, an adventure story and treats. Parents can call the church for further info at 613-374-1232.

Verona Lions are having a Fruit Pie Sale for $15 per pie. Place your order at 613-539-6662 . Pickup at the Garlic Festival on Saturday, August 31.

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