Community Columns, August 15th, 2024

Aug 14, 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

Congratulations!  Next time you’re at Arden Post Office, take a minute to wish Post Master Cindy Kelsey a “Congratulations” on her daughter’s recent marriage. 

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.

Thursday + Friday - Hard Ice Cream now being served at Arden Legion. 2-4pm on Thursdays, and 6-8pm on Fridays.

August 17th - Bake Sale at Arden Legion (5967 Arden Road) on Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, supporting The Ladies Auxiliary.

August 17th - Fundraiser BBQ & Concert at Arden Community Hall (5998 Arden Road) on Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm. 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 22nd - Just 2 Summer Wine Camps remain 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 (brent.fehr@rogers.com) for more information and to register.

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 marblelakeside@gmail.com or Join us on Facebook: Arden Seniors Happy Gang.

August 25th - Arden Legion Golf Tournament in Remembrance of Joe Crane and Eric Cunningham. Sunday Shotgun 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 (rclegion334@gmail.com) or Contact: FRED - 613-483-6686 or DAVE - 613-217-4481

September 28th - Chinese Dinner & Quarter Auction at Arden Legion, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Saturday at 5pm for Dinner, Auction to follow. Tickets are $20 per person. Contact Arden Legion for tickets @ 613-335-2737

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Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

What is a frog's favourite treat? Hopsicles!

Did you know.... Battersea was originally called Rockville and then VanLuven's Mills. It officially became Battersea, when it was awarded its own post office, in 1857!

A local lady, new to pickleball, is looking for someone else new to the sport (male or female) to play evenings. Must have your own paddle. Please contact MJ at 905-251-6107.

Get to the grocery store!! The next food drive for our local food bank is Friday, August 16, from 1-5 at the Storrington Lion's Hall in Sunbury. Thanks once again to the Lion's for hosting this important community safety net!  If easier, please e transfer what you are able to batterseaunited@outlook.com.  

Birthday wishes to Kyler Sleeth on August 16th! Have a great day! 

On Saturday, August 17, come and ride the trains in Battersea! The Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will be offering rides from 11-3 WEATHER PERMITTING!  The day is free but donations are welcome to maintain and expand the tracks. 

The last (oh my goodness, where did the summer go?!) Music in the Park goes this Saturday, August 17, from 1-3, at the Point in Sydenham. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the acoustic tunes of The Sleeping Dogs. Food vendors and face painting will also be on site, for a fun family afternoon. Rain date is Friday, August 16, from 6-8. 

Don't miss the 132nd Parham Fair, this Friday and Saturday, August 16 & 17. This is a family fun celebration of community and agriculture. Check out their website for full details!  Hope it is a great weekend for all!

The Dog and Cranberry Lakes BBQ and AGM is Saturday, August 24 from 11:30-1:30 at the Upper Brewers Lock Station. Everyone is welcome! Great entertainment, great food and great people!  This event is free for members and only $5 for non members. If possible, please RSVP to dogandcranberrylakes@gmail.com, however drop ins will be more than welcome!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

News from Bon Echo Friends: “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that FOBE has been selected to receive $180,000 in grant funding courtesy of FedDev Ontario. The funds will be used to refurbish the Clifftop Trail, including the construction of a new dock, toilet facilities, stairs, and viewing platforms. In addition to the FedDev grant funding, FOBE will be contributing $50,000 of internally generated funds to the project; the largest single-year contribution in the history of our organization, while the receipt of this funding marks over $700,000 in grant funding that FOBE has provided to our park in the last 5 years. We look forward to continuing to fund the programs, educational equipment, and infrastructure of our incredible park for many years to come. Thank you all for your support and we can’t wait to show you the upgraded Clifftop Trail!”

Join the Cloyne Recreation Club on August 17th from 3pm to 7pm for a car show and vendor sale! Enjoy a BBQ, cotton candy, inflatable bouncer, and face painting.

News from the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes: 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 $4600.00! Tickets can be bought at local vendors, before Lions events and online at landolakeslions.ca. Darts is starting back at the Lions Hall on Monday September 9th 6-9:30. Euchre Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Lions Hall. Cards dealt at 7pm. Come join in the fun. Bingo Thursdays, doors open at 6pm.

The Flinton Rec Club will be hosting a Pub Style Trivia night on September 21st at the Flinton Hall. Doors will open at 7 and trivia will begin at 8. Cost is $10 per person. The bar will be open and there will be snacks available to purchase or people can bring their own snacks.

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

The 2nd Annual CORN BASH hosted by the Denbigh Recreation Committee on Saturday, August 10th at Heritage Park in Denbigh was a great day at the park. The Dunk Tank drew a big crowd with lots of people paying to throw balls at the target to dunk the three Rec Committee members who took turns braving the cold waters.  The Committee thanks the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan for letting us borrow their Dunk Tank.  In addition to the fresh cooked corn on the cob, there was lots of food and activities for children and adults.    A number of vendors also participated in offering their products.   Mother Nature cooperated with a pretty decent day other than a short shower.    Thank you to all the Committee members and helpers, Vendors and especially the community Visitors for making the event a wonderful social activity and lots of fun.

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.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Show and Shine (Car Show) on Saturday, August 24 from 10am until 2pm (Rain date Sunday, August 25).  Dash plaques for the first 100 cars.  There will be refreshments, vendors, music and a bouncy castle.  Admission by donation at the gate.  For more information, call Jan Roche 613-333-1748 or email DGLionsClub@hotmail.com.  The event is located at the Lions Hall 25991 Hwy 41 in Griffith and is also sponsored by the Township of Greater Madawaska.

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

This will be my last post for the next few weeks as athletes (myself included) from across Canada begin to travel to the Canadian National Pickleball Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Pickleball enthusiasts will compete in events over 6 days to see who will be crowned the 2024 Myoflex Champions.  Good luck to everyone competing and doing us proud! #teamgodfrey #teamnorthof401 #teamfrontenac

Happy birthday to Debra Campbell! #milestone

White Lake Road still needs grading towards Rd 38 -perhaps look into tar and gravel for the remaining 2KM and work with South Frontenac to complete it to prevent future accidents where cars are veering into oncoming traffic due to potholes and road edge erosion.

Parham Fair is August 17th from 11am-3pm. On Friday, August 16th, the Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue will host a giant Slip n Slide at the Parham Fairgrounds.

Frontenac Minor Hockey:

Is your child eager to hit the ice and learn to skate? Our Learn to Skate Program is the perfect place to start!! Registration is now open!! COST: $75 for 5 weekly sessions Please Note: Payment will be received via e transfer this season. Please indicate in the note section ‘Learn to Skate’ and what session when sending the e-transfer. First Session (Saturday Mornings 8am) September 14th - October 12th.

Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Campground offer beginner, advanced, and intermediate hiking trails, and breathtaking views. There’s something for everyone! Learn more at depotlakes.ca

Effective August, 8 at noon, the SF Building and Planning Departments has moved to a new temporary office space located at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road, in Sunbury.

The Back-to-School Backpack Program is back...and they are looking for donations of items or money. Markers, pencils, pencil crayons, highlighters, rulers, water bottles, notebooks, etc - drop off school supplies at the office at 1108 Garrett St or 1004 Duffy Road in Sharbot Lake. Or e-transfer to accounting@rfcs.ca. Cash donations are accepted at the offices noted above. Call 613-279-3151 ext. 305 for more details.

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

Thanks to Connie for donating all of the wool to BC Knitters.  

Come sing with us! The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for September. Ability to read music and previous choral singing experience is advised. A short phone interview is conducted rather than a formal audition.  Monday evening rehearsals are 7pm at Trinity United Church, Verona. Come join our friendly group and enjoy our exciting, eclectic mix of repertoire.  Send an email telling us all about you to: Stella at:  stellaterhart@gmail.com.  More information about the FWC at our website:  www.fwchorus.ca .

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. Pre Register at harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com $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

Your old reporter is patching in from Manitoulin Island this week where I’m attending and helping with our Old School Birthday Bash and BBQ, visiting family including my aunt who is 103 and still going strong, and of course missing spouse Allan tremendously. I’ll be back before you know it!!

This coming Saturday, Aug. 17 our historical folks at the Kennebec and District Historical Society are teaming up with the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church to host a Fundraising BBQ and Concert at the Kennebec Hall in Arden from 10am-5:30pm and all are welcome. Music is offered by Clearview (Matson family), Vernon Scott and friends, Risen, and New Journey. Also some vendors are on site. Bring a lawn chair and spend the day!!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Did it Again! Another evening at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque to see Murder for Two. Well done comedy! I said hello to the two gentlemen beside me and asked if they were local, which they were. I stated I was from Inverary and both said at once “our favourite spot”, especially the Cookery with great food and super staff who make them feel very welcome! They try to visit once a week and said how lucky I was to live here. I said ‘believe me, I know it!”

A Party Like No Other! Sunday, August 11th, family, friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate Bessie Tye’s 100th birthday. Over 200 sang Happy Birthday! Mayor Ron Vandewal read the many certificates of congratulations. Bessie was beaming and looking beautiful as usual. She managed to greet and hug everyone and the candles on the cake were no problem!

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 are also needed.

Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will hold its next Train Run Day on Saturday, August 17th (if no rain or high winds) at its tracks behind the ball diamond in Battersea. Club members will be demonstrating their trains and giving free train rides to the public between 11 am and 3 pm. Donations to help the club maintain equipment and tracks are always welcome. 

Night Sun will perform a free show at Leopard Frog Barn Concerts near Battersea on Sunday, August 18th at 2pm. Night Sun plays original folk music that is lively and lyrical. To reserve tickets/ get directions: leopardfrogfarm@gmail.com or 867-222-5270.

A Vendors’ Event! Saturday, August 24th from 10 – 3pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall.. A great sale with something for everyone! The event is in support of the Lion’s Hall to help with expenses and improvements. Call Marie Wilkins 613-449-4744 or email: mac.wilkins@outlook.com

Dog and Cranberry Lakes BBQ and AGM on Saturday August 24th, 11:30 – 1:30pm at Upper Brewers Lock Station, 4176 Canal Rd. Great entertainment, good food and friendly people!

Everyone welcome! Members are free.  Non-members $5 each. Rsvp to dogandcranberrylakes@gmail.com Drop-ins are welcome!

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 needs donations! Items are needed 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.

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet! Join us on Saturday, September 7th . Doors open at 7am and serve until 10am. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, local maple syrup, toast, juice, tea and coffee. $10 per adult. 12 and under $5. Set-up is Friday morning at 9am. Volunteers for both days are very much appreciated!

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.

2024 Frontenac County Plowing Match on Sunday, September 8th will be held at the farm of Ron and Ruth Taite, 4297 Perth Road, Inverary! Opening ceremony is at 10:00 am. and final judging scores are shortly after 3:00 pm. There will be two on-site food vendors: More Smoke and Otter Creek. Enjoy live music by Adam Knapp and Chris Murphy. Wagon rides, static displays of farm equipment plus children's activities by Storrington Lions Club. For details call 613-583-4761 or email martyo@kingston.net

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 offload their treasures to new homes.

Inverary Fall Market on Saturday, September 28th from 10 – 3pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Something for everyone! Crafts, artists, music and so much more! Mark your calendars!

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 6 pm. 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 info@nomadyogini.ca 

Open Mic ! A fun evening of music and friendship every Friday night at the Storrington Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm and everyone is 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

Did you receive your GST or the Carbon Rebate? If not, you need to file your 2023 income tax to receive these benefits.  If you need help with this, the 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. This important information comes to you from the Office Manager of the Rural Frontenac Community Services in Sharbot Lake. If you prefer to write to them their address is Rural Frontenac Community Services, P.O. Box 250, 1109 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0. They also have an interesting website at www.rfcs.ca

The Maberly Fair is coming up at the end of this month. I know Archives Lanark will be there but when I have more information I will relay it here in this column. In the meantime, back in the day when the railway came through Maberly, hundreds of people from Perth would take the train to the Maberly Fair. Hundreds still come but what a resource we have lost by losing that railway, and what a step backward we have taken due to technology!

Sunday Dance Club at the ABC Hall - The dance club is not held during the summer but will resume in the Fall, 2024. I will put a reminder in this column as soon as I hear more about when it starts up again.

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Mississippi

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

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: snowroadcc@gmail.com 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. All are welcome. The event will happen in the hall if it rains. Handicapped parking will be at the hall and all others please park across the road in the rest area. Bring a chair and your memories to share with Barbara. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Janice at 613-479-2318.

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. Please join us for a great night of music. 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

Woohoo.....it's the time we have all been waiting for… Parham Fair!  Hope you all have your goodies ready to enter into the Palace and your fair pass purchased!!! See the full line up of events in the News but here is a highlight!!! Friday night, the D4 Fire Department will have a slip and slide set up for you to enjoy - as well, the Pet Show will be running and the famous Horse Pull!  Then Saturday is action packed!!! There will be a variety of vendors on hand for your shopping pleasure, antique car show will be on site, District #4 Recreation Committee is sponsoring a bouncy castle for the little ones… be sure to take part in this!  There will be a Beef Cattle Show, Miniature Horse Show, petting zoo, country fair games and a mechanical bull!!!  The Demolition Derby starts at 5 as well as a variety of entertainers will be on hand!  Hope to see you there!

Sincere sympathies to the family of Marty Cowdy - what a sweet man. He will be missed by many.  

Another fish fry is heading our way… Sept 8th sponsored by the Mountain Grove United Church and the Mountain Grove Rec Committee - be sure to get your order in to Judy Gray or Cory Thompson by September 1st!

Congratulations to the U13 Central Frontenac Team for having an undefeated season and then winning in the final game - which was so close!!! To bring home first place.  Hats off to Sarah Price and assistants for a great season!

This week the Junior Men are battling it out in Inverary for their Year end tournament - so good luck to them!

Then next week we have the U19 team playing in their year end tournament - good luck to both of our Central Frontenac Teams!!!

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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.

Thanks to all who helped with and/or attended the ANNIVERSARY SERVICE on Sunday.

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

If you see Clarendon Public School's Cheryl Klatt this week, please wish her a Big Happy 50th Birthday! Last week Cheryl joined the half century club!!

This week's fish was a Big largemouth bass caught by Chris Courneyea with a rubber worm (Senko) ! He caught and released this 4.85 pound, 21 inch guy on Kashawakamak Lake. Congratulations Chris!! 

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!

Did you know that Barb Sproule has dedicated over 70 years of her life to our Community? Family and friends are invited to come out and celebrate her retirement with her at the Ompah Community Centre for a garden party this Sat Aug 17th from 2-5pm.

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!! Doors open at 5pm and tickets are available to purchase from Donna at 513 572-3289 , MaryAnn at 905 213-3820 and Stephanie at 613 282-3276. Adult tickets are $15 each and Kids are $8. What a great deal!! 

Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes to the Community Pulled Pork Dinner because afterwards there will be a Summer Blowout Dance with Great Music at the Clar-Mill Hall starting at 7pm! You can also pick up tickets for the dance from Stephanie, MaryAnn and Donna. Dance tickets are $5 each. The dance is being organized by Riverhill Farm & Fine Foods Ltd to go towards their fireworks and Christmas lights display this year. The 11th Annual Christmas light display runs from Nov 30 to Dec 30 on Strathadam Road off River Road in Ardoch. Stay tuned for more details on the Christmas lights and fireworks in the Fall. I've heard people around here say that it's just not Christmas until they've stopped by and enjoyed the festive holiday lights there! 

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.

On Fri Aug 30th at 7pm the Ompah Community Centre is hosting a music night with Dominic Simone (Ompah Dom) David Young, Allan Green, The Ompah Choir and special guests! It's a FREE event, but donations to the Ompah Community Centre are appreciated!

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

This week at The Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market: If you plan to attend the Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market, be sure to bring the kids along.  RFCS’s “Early On” program will be providing programming on the beach for the young ones.  9am – 12am at the Sharbot Lake Beach Park (1021 Medical Ctr. Rd)

Regular Happenings in Sharbot lake (Just in case you are not aware): AA Meeting - 8pm Mondays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall), 1107 Garrett St.

Community Breakfast, 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.

Introduction to Tai Chi - 10-11:30am Wednesdays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall), 1107 Garrett St. For info John Pariselli 613-279-2662. Community Life Drawing Group - 1pm Wednesdays. Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, 1005 Medical Center Rd. 1-4pm in the community room of the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre (beach-side of the building, by the dentist's office). Interested models as well as artists can contact Geoffrey Murray at mgeoff104@gmail.com or text at 613-812-9428.

Kids Zone 5-6:30pm Wednesdays. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church, 14183 Road 38. For kids between 4 and 12. Contact Pastor Mark for details - 613-985 -1242

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 frontenacexperiences@gmail.com. (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

Sing a song … sing along … Come sing with us! The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for September. Ability to read music and previous choral singing experience is advised. A short phone interview is conducted rather than a formal audition.  Monday evening rehearsals are 7pm at Trinity United Church, Verona. Come join our friendly group and enjoy our exciting, eclectic mix of repertoire.  Send an email telling us all about you to: Stella at:  stellaterhart@gmail.com. More information about the FWC at our website:  www.fwchorus.ca 

Open Farm Days is fast approaching. Visit www.openfarmdays.ca to explore experiences and events. Mark your calendars for the Launch Event happening at on August 16th at the Frontenac Farmers Market at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith from 3pm - 7pm.

Save the date.  Entertainment at the legion is returning after a summer break.  To see us into fall we have Canadian recording artists The Ride coming to the legion on Saturday September 14th from 8-1130. Tickets will be on sale soon, this is sure to be a sell out event.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Do you enjoy singing! The Frontenac Women's Chorus is welcoming new members for September. An ability to read music and previous choral singing experience is advised. A short phone interview is conducted rather than a formal audition. Monday evening rehearsals are 700 pm at Trinity United Church, Verona. Come join the friendly group and enjoy the exciting, eclectic mix of repertoire. Send an email telling them all about you to Stella at stellaterhart@gmail.com. More information about the FWC at this website www.fwchorus.ca

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday August 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.

Verona Lions have 5 varieties of fruit pies in a 9 inch deep dish for $15 each. Order at 613-539-6662 by text or phone. Pickup at the Verona Lions Garlic Farmers Market on Aug 31st or by request.

Verona Lions Garlic Farmers Market will be held Saturday Aug 31,from 9am to 2pm at the Verona Lions Club. Egg McLions for breakfast 9-11. Burgers, sausages, hot dogs and fries from 11-2. Coffee,tea and juice and soft drinks available.

There are two Free Food Pantries in Verona. One at Rona Hardware and the other beside the Revell Used Car lot at 6618 Road #38. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbours, nourishing neighbourhoods. Help keep the pantry stocked with non-perishable food and other household necessities, toiletries, etc. “Take What You Need and Leave What You Can”.

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