Community Columns, September 4, 2024

Sep 04, 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

Good Luck!  To all the students & parents starting their school adventures this week. Your journey towards excellence is about to begin!

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

Sept 7th - Fundraiser BBQ & Concert at Arden Community Hall (5998 Arden Road) on Saturday from noon am to 4:30 pm, indoors So, rain or shine. Sponsored by Kennebec & District Historical Society & Arden 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

September 8th - Fish Fry Fundraiser at Mountain Grove Hall (1522 Mountain Grove Road). Sunday from 4pm to 6:30pm, Eat-In or Takeout. Menu includes: Fish, Fries, Coleslaw, Dessert & Cold Drink. Adult Dinner is $20, Children 9 and under for $10. Fundraiser supports Mountain Grove United Church & District #2 Recreation Committee. Please reserve your tickets by September 1st. For tickets call Judy Gray (613-279-5673) or Cory Thompson (613-876-7079) eTransfer available at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tickets can also be purchased at the door

September 14th - Barn Dance (minus the barn) at Arden Legion, Fire Fighter Fundraiser for Station 1 (Arden) & 2 (Mountain Grove). Saturday Night barn dance, multiple different draws, a silent auction and Karaoke, 7pm until Last call (2am). All Proceeds will be going to Central Frontenac Stations 1 & 2.  Tickets are available for $10 a piece beforehand or $15 the night of at the door. Please reach out to Kassidy Normile (613-390-9302), Jeff Matson (613-217-9526), or you can purchase them at C4 Country Convivence

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 or email Lois at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

What causes dry skin, after swimming in a lake? A towel!

Did you know... street lights were installed in Battersea in 1951! And, as quoted from The Tweedsmuir History, "residents now meeting at night will not have to guess by the walk, or the dress, or the stature, who their neighbour may be".

Where the past and present create the future! The 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 10am and final judging scores are shortly after 3pm. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Battersea Pumpkin Festival organizers meet Monday, September 9, 6pm, at the Battersea United Church Hall. Please plan to join us, if you can contribute anything to our beloved fall festival. Or call 613-353-6653 for more information. 

As activities start to move indoors, mark Monday Night Euchre on your calendar! Starting at 7:30, at the Storrington Centre, $6 is the cost for an evening of progressive euchre. No partner necessary!

For fun fall Friday evenings, don't forget Open Mic, at the Storrington Centre. Doors open at 6pm, admission is $2. Come out and enjoy your talented friends and neighbours, or get up and showcase your own musical skills!

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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Hard to believe that summer has come and gone as has the Lions Farmers Market. Thank you to all the Vendors and Community members who came out to enjoy and support it. See you next Spring.

Darts start back Monday evenings on September 9th. Doors open at 6 and play begins at 7. Even with our ongoing renovations, Euchre is on Tuesday and Friday and Bingo on Thursdays. Catch the Ace continues with an estimated Jackpot of $6500.00! Put on your dancing shoes once again on Sunday September 8th 2-5 for Music and Friends

September 11th – The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club speaker this month will be Duncan Armstrong, a cottager on Lake Skootamata. Duncan will talk to us about Native tall grass prairie grasses and wildflowers:  their application and benefit for local landowners, gardeners, and communities. 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.

Econorent Equipment Rentals Inc. is hosting an Anything for Alzheimer Coffee Break. Please come and join us at 14 Bosley Road on Sept 12 from 10am to 12pm. Drop in, or stay for the duration, have a coffee made from our very own blend and a sweet treat made with love by our Golden Girls. The “Forget Me Not” ground or beans coffee is made especially for the KFLA Alzheimer Society. You will be entertained with an exciting equipment demonstration by a team member of Econorent. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, please call 613-827-6700 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Flinton Rec Club will be hosting a Pub Style Trivia night on September 21st at the Flinton Hall. Doors will open at 7pm and trivia will begin at 8pm. 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

Denbigh Diners was well attended and was a great meal.  Thank you to Land O’ Lakes Community Services and all the volunteers.  We look forward to seeing everyone next month on Monday October 7.

Two new park benches and a chain link fence were recently installed at the playground in Heritage Park. Thank you to the community volunteers who gave their time and talents to install them.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee will be hosting Euchre starting Friday September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Denbigh Hall.  It will run every other Friday evening and September 20 will be the next time.

Remember Wellness will be every Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the Denbigh Hall starting September 10, 2024.

Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open Tuesday September 10 and 24 from 10am – 11am.  Call 613-333-2224 if you are in need so a box can be prepared for you.

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

No column; check back next week!

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

The Postal Boxes in Centennial Park in Harrowsmith were vandalized the week of August 26 - 30.  Several were pulled off their moorings and twisted around, and the newspaper boxes were knocked over.  A report has been filed with the Ontario Provincial Police.  If you saw anyone in Centennial Park abusing the poor boxes, please contact the OPP at 888-310-1122. 

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 at 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:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  More information about the FWC on our website:  www.fwchorus.ca .

"Why not try Stock?  A fun game that is similar to Bocce Ball and Bavarian Curling in Harrowsmith at Centennial Park under the Multi-Use Pavilion.  No experience needed and new players welcome.  Equipment is supplied by the club and easy to use, if you can bowl you can play stock sport!  We are switching to Sundays in September.  Our club website will have all the details at www.sfsc.website or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.". 

Friday, September 6, 2024 there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Open to Public School children.  The cost is $7.  For more information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, September 8, is the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith from 1pm - 5pm followed by dinner.  The cost is $15 and we ask that you bring a dessert to share.  For more information call 613-372-2410.

Sunday, September 15, there is a Take Out and Dine In Turkey dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith.  Tickets are not required, but you must call 613-372-2410 in advance in order to order your dinner.  The cut off date to call is Wednesday, September 11.  Cost is $20  For more information call 613-372-2410.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Our own newly weds Lane and Rebecca (Kelsey) Miller of Estevan Saskatchewan are home to celebrate father of the bride Keilan’s 60th birthday- where does the time go? I remember when Rebecca was born!!

Thanks to everyone who supported our Henderson United Church spaghetti supper and my word- it was over the top in taste and in attendance- Yahoo!!

This Sat. Sept. 7 the fundraising BBQ and Concert (by donation) happens inside at the Kennebec Community Centre in Arden from noon- 4:30 and it will rock with live music starting   at 12:30. Musicians include Vernon Scott and Friends, Clearview- the Matson family singers, Risen, New Journey. This super-duper spiritual event is hosted jointly by the Kennebec and District Historical Society and the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church and is happening inside- rain or shine!

This Sun. Sept 8 Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United in Northbrook meets in person at 10am as a satellite church of Selby United on live stream. On Sept. 22 they will have an in person worship at 10am celebrating the seasons of creation and God’s abundant love.

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Perth Road Public School Thank you to everyone who donated items at the church for our table at the Community Garage Sale on September 15th from 9 to 12 noon at Gerald Ball Memorial Park. Definitely we will have items to meet most interests! Be sure to drop by our table!

Bob’s Breakfast Buffet! on Saturday, September 7th. Doors open at 7am. and serving until 10 am. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, local maple syrup, toast, juice, tea and coffee. $10 per adult. 12 and under $5. Set-up Friday morning at 9:00 am. Volunteers for both days are very much appreciated! Call Darlene 613-217-1142.

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

2024 Frontenac County Plowing Match on Sunday, September 8th at the farm of Ron and Ruth Taite, 4297 Perth Road, Inverary! Opening ceremony at 10:00 am. and final judging scores are shortly after 3:00 pm. Two on-site food vendors: More Smoke and Otter Creek. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Weekend Event! September 14th Gerald Ball Memorial Park - Vendor Market 10 am-3 pm. 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.

Youth Dance! for Grades 5 – 8 on September 20th from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Music, friends, canteen available. Cost is $5 in support of Perth Road Public School

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

Battersea’s Wild Art Walk Looking for Creators  The Wild Art Walk is an official event of the Battersea Pumpkin Festival and is inviting residents and indigenous artists in the area to create displays in the woods.  Anything goes!  Creators can choose to display their art for the month or just the day of the Pumpkin Festival

Harvest Moon Dance from 8 pm to 1 am on Saturday, October 19th at the Storrington Lions Club Hall. Live music by Whiskey

It’s Back! Self-Defence classes with Hamid Nam, himself a 7th Dan in Karate will be teaching Self-Defence and Knife-Defence using techniques from Karate, Krav Maga and Aikido at Inverary United Church Hall on October 26th from 1 to 4pm. For more info or to register call 613-328-6742 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proceeds will help veterans and military families in need.

Monday Night Euchre at the Storrington Centre. Starting time is 7:30 pm. 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. September classes back at Inverary United Church Hall. 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. 

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Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula

Euchre at Maberly Hall. The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 12pm – 4pm, 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly, ON K0H 2B0. If you enjoy playing euchre, come test your skill and knowledge of the game in a relaxed, fun setting for all ages. Facilitated by the Maberly Agricultural Society, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and spend time with familiar faces. It’s the perfect place to gather for a social afternoon. For more information, please contact Sue Munro - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (613) 268-2507

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Mississippi

No column; check back next week!

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

Local musicians and singers performed, and the enthusiastic audience joined in to sing during the sing along songs. The performers included Ompah Dom, the Ompah Choir, David Young, and Allan Green. During the event, we also enjoyed delicious sandwiches, baked treats, and tea and coffee, generously provided by community volunteers. (Sue, Marily, Laurie). Donations were collected for the Ompah Community Centre. Thank you to Dominic for organizing this event, and to everyone else who helped at the event.

The Rural Frontenac Community Services Community Café has resumed monthly health and wellness programs for seniors, which are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ompah Community Centre. Yesterday’s topic was “Learn about Bereavement Support”, with Katie Worden. For more information about future topics, call 613-279-3151, Ext. 201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

On September 12th, at 7pm, the Snow Road Community Centre presents their Music Night with “Average Height” – a 4-piece band performing classic rock, jazz, and blues music. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $18 at the door. For tickets email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Mike at 613-278-1853

On September 18th, from 12pm to 3pm, at the Ompah Community Centre, Elaine Moffitt and Hanne Quigley are offering a cooking class called “Where’s the Meat? –Easy Plant Based Cooking. Enjoy an afternoon cooking and breaking break with Elaine and Hanne. Plant based cooking has never been this delicious or easy. Participants will enjoy tasting the various recipes as they drink tea and coffee, and will take home some amazing lunch and dinner ideas for preparing their own meat and dairy free meals. Cost is $20, and spaces are limited. To register, contact Elaine Moffitt at 613-519-3500, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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. There are lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the fridge, so please take them home to enjoy.

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. The next Ompah Birthday Bash/Potluck is on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm.

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

Good luck to all those heading back to school this week!  All the best in this school year.  You got this!

Celebration of life was held on Sunday for the late Marty Cowdy.  Marty's wish was for no tears but to enjoy life.  He will be missed by many.

Our family has lost another great lady ....our Sister in Law (aunt) Linda Lowery has passed away.  Keep the family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Our sympathy also to the tragic accident that claimed the life of 19 year old Quintin Alton, grandson of Eddie & Louise Alton.  Eddie is the broher of Vivian Lowery of Parham.  Taken way to soon, please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Reminder Stephen Goodberry and his wife Debra Lyn Currier will be doing a Gospel Inspirational Show at Parham United Church on Sunday September 8 from 2 to 3:30 pm light luncheon following.

Also mark Sept 21 at the Parham United Church there will be a Roast Beef Dinner from 5 to 7.

September birthdays are: Michael Sproule, Marie Bertram, Natasha Whan, Jake Neadow, Tara Kehoe, Jade Robinson, Warner Antoine, Brad Bertrim, Lucas Steele, Robert Wisteard, Damon Pickard, Dean Gray, Collin Green, Caleb Cox, David Pickard, Judy Bertrim, Dave Hansen, Della Dunham, Mary Howes, Julia McKinnon, Donna Thompson, Donnie Lowery, Ashley Whan, Roger Whan, Brenda Whan, Shirley Timmerman, Darrell Hannah, Bob Teal, Mary Joy Neadow, Joanne Godfrey, Kristy Babcock, Bruce Theriault, Boyd Tryon, Savannah Cronk, Carter Barr, Keyana Whan, Gavin McCullough, Keegan Love, Rebecca Neadow, Violet  & Johnny Skuce, Tom Commodore, Art Teal, Margaret Thompson.  and Anniversary wishes to Penny & Tim Cota, Jamie & Nicki Hearns, Vickie & Peter Babcock, and Lois & Richard Webster

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Perth Road
by Peter Bird

Outreach update abroad: World Vision ... Life can be hard in the community of Lomas, Bolivia. Challenges like limited access to water and child protection have to be dealt with. But with World Vision and the help from the members of Perth Road United Church, our sponsored child and his family are doing better than ever. Recently, over than 135 people have a toilet. More have learned about good hygiene. Some 21 community members were trained on how child sponsorship works.

Outreach 2 update abroad: The Converted Milk Churn was started by Glen Smith around 2018 and sends an average of $500 annually to Transfomed Faces (T.F.), known familiarly as Smiling Faces to the Perth Road United congregation. The T.F. mission is to transform the lives of children and adults with cleft lip and palate, and empower medical teams in developing countries. Thanks to the membership and visitors who drop spare change into the milk churn. Paper money also is very helpful.

Outreach at home: Just a continuing reminder that donations for the Foodbank at Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp. (The Grace Centre) are always welcome year-round at Perth Road United Church before Sunday service at 10:00am.

Upcoming Concert: Bill White and his group, Sept.29th in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road Cr.

Thanks to the volunteers who repaired and painted the church window frames, and also to those who painted the handrails leading up to the church and Sunday School Hall.

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 are looking for local sweet corn, check out Queensland Ranch (8090 Rod 509) in Plevna. They are selling deliciously sweet corn for $10 a dozen or $6 for a half dozen. For more info. you can call 613 479-2226.

Congratulations to Rural Frontenac Community Services on receiving a $10,000 donation from the Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company! Bay of Quinte distributed $10,000 to 15 organizations in their catchment area to celebrate their 150th Anniversary! What a wonderful way to celebrate!! 

Congratulations to Amy W. on winning 2nd place at the Perth Fair with her Brown Grade A Ivory Chicken Eggs! 

The Plevna Craft club will be starting up again on Thurs Sept 5th at 10am in the Clar-Mill hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road).  All crafters are welcome and for more info you can contact Carlie at 613-479-8023.

The Ultimate Summer Sendoff is happening on Sat Sept 7th from 4-7pm at the Myers Cave Resort (2471 Road 506) and you are invited! Slip into your grooviest threads and hit up their Tiki Beach Party where you will enjoy sandy toes, tropical beats and the most insta-worthy sunset this side of paradise! Free entry for all and a cash bar is available. For more info. you can call 613 336-9900.

Happy 70th Birthday from our Community to Allan Green on September 13th! A Big Milestone for sure!! 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th. St. Kilian’s famous Chili and Bake Sale will be something you don’t want to miss! If you have a favorite treat you’d like to pre order, call 613-479-0070 or Facebook message St. Kilian’s Church by September 20th. Thank you!

The North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour is coming up on the Sept 28/29 weekend. It runs from 10-4 each day. Driving to the many Artisans studios, enjoying the leaves turning is a Perfect way to spend the last weekend in September!  Studio 1 is Amy Kay Photography, located at 1007 Road 506 in Cloyne. Professional photographer and owner of The Tweet Boutique, Amy has countless beautiful pictures of nature at its best!  Studio 2 is hosted by Gaile & Trevor Bethell (Barnova Studios Arts and Photographs) at 1004 Fosters Lane in Cloyne. You are invited to stop in and enjoy their Original Acrylic Art & Close up, Landscape & Nature Photography. 

Plevna's Halloween Haunted Walk is coming up and to make this event a great success you can help out by donating treats for the kids, decorations, haunted rink materials or funds to go towards these items. Whether you're interested in volunteering your time, donating supplies, or contributing financially, every little bit counts. Together, we can transform the haunted walk into a mesmerizing haunted landscape where families can come together to enjoy the spirit of Halloween.  Let’s unite our efforts and creativity to make this year's Haunted Walk a night to remember for all ages. Join in and ensure that Plevna’s Halloween celebration is a frightfully fantastic experience that the community can cherish for years to come! For more info you can contact Shiloh at the North of 7 Restaurant.

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Saturday, Sept 7: Another reason September is great, is that the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market is still on every Saturday. This week discover the BLOOM BAR and pick your own bouquet from a beautiful selection of locally grown flowers from Middleton Neadow Farm 

Starting Sept. 9, Tai Chi: Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso Hall). Mondays, 10am-11:40am.  For more info, contact John (613-279-2662/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) www.canadiantaichiacadamy

If you are taking a stroll through the Rail Heritage park in Sharbot Lake, take a gander at the “moo” addition to the recreated stock pen. And if you have an opportunity, maybe express a word of gratitude to any of our CFRH committee members for their work in enhancing this important piece the fabric of our community.

As Porky once said; “Bebebabbadee! That’s all (for now) folks!

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Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

No column; check back next week!

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday September 7 and Saturday September 21, from 10 am to 1 pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm. Location at the Verona Free Methodist Church. They are currently accepting clothing donations.

The Verona Car Show will be held on Saturday September 14 from 8am to 3pm at the Verona Lions Center. Musical entertainment will be provided by Fast Forward. Lots to see - Classic cars, live music and kids zone. Admission by donation.

William Spain and his family are planning an "At Home" on September 21 in remembrance of William's wife, Lucy who passed away last February. The family would like to let friends and neighbors know that they are welcome to drop in and celebrate her life.

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