Dec 18, 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
Merry Christmas to all! We wish you a safe + festive holiday time with you family and friends visiting the Arden area. Cheers to a very healthy 2025
January 8th, 2025 – Cornhole is back! Wednesday’s - Kennebec Cornhole Club at Kennebec Recreation Centre (5998 Arden Road). Join us for “all ages” indoor cornhole from 1pm-4pm. $1.00 (donation to Recreation Committee). More Information: Tom Houghtling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Barb Kirkland at 613 335 2604.
2025 - Volunteer! Can you help? Rural Frontenac Community Services needs volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Every year, people in need count on free tax clinics to get the important benefit and credit payments they may be eligible for. When you volunteer with Rural Frontenac Community Services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, you have the opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life! Please call 613-279-3151.
January 25th, 2025 - Hockey! Draw for 2 tickets to Ottawa Senators Game on February 18, 2025. Parking & $100 pre-paid Visa included. All Proceeds go to support the Kennebec Sports Centre. Draw Date: January 25th, 2025, 1 pm at our Family & Community BBQ at Kennebec Recreation Centre. Tickets: 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00 (Maximum of 1,000 tickets). Lottery Licence: #M869340, Tickets & Information: Jeff Matson 613 532-1004 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey
As this is the last column of 2024, thought you should get a bonus joke...
Who wears a red suit and says OH-OH-OH? Santa, walking backwards!
What's a cow's favourite holiday? Moo Year's Day!
The Storrington Pastoral Charge Christmas services are as follows:
Saturday December 21st - The Longest Night service 7pm at Battersea United Church. Light a candle in memory of a loved one and find comfort together.
Tuesday December 24th - Christmas eve services will be held at 4pm and 7pm at Inverary United Church.
There are no Church services Christmas day.
I hope the Battersea column has helped bring you information and hopefully a little chuckle this past year. Some weeks I struggle to include information that is unique to the Battersea/Sunbury/Storrington area. I would love to hear from you! Birthday wishes, special occasions, the perfect joke, a shout out to your neighbours, please reach out with whatever you would like to see here! Until next year, have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper
From Pine Meadow Nursing Home: “Thanks so much to 506 Tailgate Creations for hosting a workshop for the residents! They enjoyed creating beautiful centerpieces!” Check out the photos on Facebook!
From Pam Lemke: I am so honoured and filled with gratitude to have received the Citizen of the Year Award 2024 from the Township of Addington Highlands at their Christmas dinner Friday evening. It has been my pleasure to serve this community for decades, volunteering and in a professional capacity. I will continue to wear this honour well.”
From Econorent Equipment Rentals Inc. “It is with tremendous pleasure and pride to share that the Econorent.ca team received its first Business Leader Award from the township of Addington Highlands.” The award was presented to Econorent team members Jason Morden and Meaghen Lefaive during a ceremony on Friday, December 6. To the community, our customers, friends and partners: Thank you! We are honored to serve and support the great people of Addington Highlands, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, County of Hastings and many more.
Christmas Day dinner on Dec. 25th serving at 12:30pm at the Lions Hall. Come for good food, fun, friends, and fellowship on this blessed day. Please do not sit alone at home; everyone is welcome. Take-out is available. For more information call Marylin at 613-336-1573.
Here is the Christmas Mass Schedule for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flinton & St. Kilian Catholic Church in Ardoch. Christmas Eve Masses will be Tuesday, December 24th at St. Kilian's Church (Ardoch) at 4:30pm and St. John the Evangelist Church (Flinton) at 7:30pm. Christmas Day Mass is Wednesday, December 25 and will be at St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:00am.
The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes wants to thank our community for all their support this year by attending many of the activities we have been involved in for example; The Farmer’s Market, the Speaker’s Forum, The Rib Fest, Santa’s Parade, the Craft Sales, the Yard Sales, the Toll Roads…just to name a few. Many of you come out each week to enjoy Darts, Euchre and Bingo. We would like to wish you all a safe and merry season and a most wonderful New Year…see you in 2025.
A Christmas and New Year Dream: “To dream of a world where no one is homeless, no one is hungry, all the sick are healed, no child is left an orphan, all animals are treated with love, people treat the planet with respect, and people care for one another.”
Denbigh
Gail Fritsch
Merry Christmas to all!
Thank you to the Denbigh Recreation Committee for the Festival of Lights celebration at Heritage Park on Saturday December 14. It was a fantastic evening. The whole event was lit up with lots of lights and decorations. Everyone I talked to and met was amazed at the event and were having a wonderful time. The floats where in a circle which made it easy to see all the wonderful displays. The Memorial Tree had many lights and is dedicated to the memory of family and friends who are no longer with us. It will stay lit up at the park until after Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with many children. The fireworks were a wonderful display thanks to Rosie’s Café and General Store. A big thank you to everyone who gave their time to help make this event a time we will all remember.
St Luke’s United Church on Hwy 28 in Denbigh will be celebrating Christmas Eve Service Dec 24 at 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
St Paul’s Lutheran Church on Bridge St in Denbigh will be having Christmas Eve Service Dec 24 at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.
Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas Season.
Godfrey
Kelli McRobert
Wishing everyone happy holidays and I look forward to bringing you community news in 2025!
Harlowe
Marie White
No column; check back next week!
Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin
BC Knitters Inc has contributed over $1300 to the local Food Bank this past year. Thanks to everyone in the Community for purchasing all the warm things and the local vendors who allowed us to sell in their places of business. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
The Harrowsmith Odd Fellow & Rebekahs mobility equipment/ loaning cupboard will be closed over Christmas and New Years so please plan accordingly. For emergencies, you may call Dale at 613-293-4795 or Brenda at 613-372-2410. We will reopen on our usual days starting Tuesday, January 7.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - If you are alone on Christmas day please come join us at the Verona Lion’s Hall for a free lunch with turkey, all the fixings, dessert, coffee and tea. There will be music and games. Come for lunch or just take the opportunity to visit. Reserve your place by December 20th by calling or texting 613-929-7445 or 613-539-6662.
Please note that there will not be a youth dance in January.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 will be the Ole Tyme Fiddlers open mike at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. From 1 to 5pm, followed by dinner and we ask that you bring a dessert to share. Cost is $15. For information call 613-372-2410.
Saturday, January 18, 2025, Jeff Code is coming to the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. This will be an afternoon event from 1 to 5pm followed by a roast beef dinner and the cost is $20. Advance tickets only and these may be purchased at the gas stations in Sydenham, Harrowsmith, Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. Cut off date to purchase tickets is Wednesday, January 15th. For more information call 613-372-2410.
Sunday, January 19, is the take out or dine in Beef dinner at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Tickets are not required, but you must call 613-372-2410 in advance to reserve your dinner. The cut off date to purchase tickets is Wednesday, January 15 and the cost is $20. Pick up time for take out is between 4 and 5:30pm.
Henderson
Jean Brown
Congratulations to our own Pam Lemke – daughter of the late Pearl Killingbeck, on being awarded the Citizen of the Year Award 2024 from the Township of Addington Highlands at their recent Christmas dinner. We love Pam to pieces. We also honour Raymond Arney son of Basil and Ella Arney of Henderson as a recent graduate of the Ontario Police College. Speaking of honour- I’m delighted to announce that it’s twenty-five years since spouse and I eloped on Dec. 21, 1999 and we are still rocking on!
Henderson United hosts a Christmas Eve candle lit service at 7:00 PM and all are welcome. Dress is casual.
Roy Bradshaw of Harlowe/Napanee and his group “Country Sky Band” along with Marie White are hosting an open mike and New Years Fling at the Arden Legion on Tues. Dec. 31 from 1:00- 5:00. We all know Roy and Marie from the Harlowe bashes so are truly excited. Admission is $12.00 per person at the door- with food and beverages available to buy. Wear your dancing boots folks.
By now the peanut butter food bank challenge is wrapped up with thanks to Councillor Nicki Gowdy for making it happen and to all who contributed so fantastically. As of press time, I don’t have the final tallies, but I sure hope us “nuts” in Kennebec won!
Speaking of nuts- do you think it’s a nutty new years dream for an EV charger in beautiful downtown Henderson?
Inverary
by Judy Borovskis
Special Services: December 19th - Christmas Concert & Caroling by the Students of Crystalize Music Studio at Inverary United Church from 6:30-8 pm.
December 21 Longest Night Service at Battersea United Church at 7:00 pm.
Decemer 24 Christmas Eve Services at Inverary United at 4:00 pm. and at 7:00 pm.
Dec 29th Worship Service at Inverary United Church at 11:15 am. Following the worship service join us for Cookies & Milk. (you are welcome to bring some leftover Christmas treats to share!)
Rotary Cash Calendars 313 draws! $15,000 in prizes – yours for $20. Calendars available at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett's Bakery, Maple Country, Sydenham Pet Store, Willows Feeds, and Wilton Cheese. Beautiful pictures by local photographers - a great Christmas gift!
No Need to be Alone on Christmas Day. Join us at the Verona Lion’s Hall for a free lunch with turkey and all the fixings, dessert, coffee and tea. Enjoy music & games or just come for a visit. Reserve your place by December 20. Call or text 613-929-7445 or 613-539- 6662.
Self-Defence! Thursday evenings at Inverary United Church Hall starting January 9. Sensei Hamid Nam is a 7th Dan in Karate and a Major in the Canadian Armed forces. Learn regular self-defence and knife-defence classes using techniques from Karate, Combat Krav Maga and Aikido. Classes are 75 minutes from 0630-0745 pm. To register or for info call 613 328-6742 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. All the proceeds will go to Kingston Military Family Resource Centre to help veterans and military families in need.
Euchre & Chili on January 26th 2-5 pm. at the Storrington Lions Hall. Partner unnecessary.
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 6:00 pm. 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.
Open Mic! A fun evening of music and friendship every Friday night at the Storrington Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm 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
Storrington Lion’s Club Community Hall! Businesses and individuals - your help is needed. This hall is in constant use for the benefit of the community – now we need to show our appreciation. Repairs are needed on the roof, a new sign is needed to announce events, various areas need improved insulation, an emergency generator would help and an upgrade of the holding tank to a septic system would be beneficial. Storrington Lions Club Hall Revitalization Campaign. Check it out on line and view the Sponsorship Menu. All and any donations gratefully accepted.
Pickleball Courts available at Storrington Lions Club. Call 613-353-6920 to book yours!
Maberly-Bolingbroke
Karen Prytula
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a happy new year.
No column; check back next week!
Ompah
by Leane Bailey
The annual Cookie Exchange took place last Saturday. Bakers arrived and placed their cookies on trays then sat down to chat with the other bakers. They shared a hot drink and sampled some of the variety of cookies. At 10:30am, the bell rang to open the exchange. Folks wandered up and down the tables to fill their bins with the mouthwatering wares. All pitched in to clean up then went home happy.
The December Birthday Bash/Christmas Potluck on Dec.18 was a fun event. We all enjoyed a delicious meal together. Thank you to Geoff who prepared the delicious beef stew that we served and to the Ompah Community Choir (John, Linda, Marily, Stan, Richard, John, and Leane) who entertained us with festive music and led us in singing Christmas Carols.
The Community fridge in the foyer often holds veggies or canned goods etc. Everyone is welcome to take whatever is useful to you, or to drop something off.
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. (Note: There are no coffees on the first Wednesday of the Month, when the Community Café is held). The Ompah Community Centre also offers weekly activities such as exercise groups, and Bridge games, drop by the community centre to find out more.
On behalf of the Ompah Community Centre, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too.
Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele
Winter is sure dealing us a mixed bag of weather conditions. Please stay safe when travelling this holiday season.
Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Ruth Skinner a client at the Seniors Home.
Thank you to everyone for coming out to the Children's Christmas Party sponsored by the District #4 Recreation Committee on Saturday.
District #4 Rec Committee still has some of their 2025 Fundraising calendars if you are looking for a last minute gift idea please message me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we can hook you up. They are only $10 and help us do so much within the community.
Thinking of Lloyd Whan and Patsy Lowery. So happy to hear that Will Cooke is feeling better.
The Seniors Home in Sharbot Lake held a raffle on various beautiful prizes. Big thank you to those who contributed or sold tickets for this project.
Elvis impersonator is scheduled to entertain the Seniors at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Home on Dec. 20.
Happy Travellers of Parham are to travel to Kingston to gather for a Chinese dinner at the Mandarin on Dec. 18.
Euchre Players are to have their Christmas Pot Luck on Dec. 18th before playing cards.
Exercise class at Parham collected numerous jars of peanut butter. Hopefully everyone got involved in the Peanut Butter Challenge for their area - what a great way to help out those in need.
Christmas Eve Service will be at 7pm at the Parham United Church.
Food was collected for the food bank by the congregation at Parham United Church as well as mittens and scarves for the "Mitten Tree"
Hopefully everyone enjoyed the Christmas Parade and visit with Santa in Sharbot Lake on Saturday.
On behalf of our family we would like to wish each and everyone of our readers a most Blessed Holiday Season and all the Best in the New Year.
Perth Road
by Peter Bird
Perth Road United Church Sunday services continue at 10.00 am. Address: 5614 Perth Rd Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0. SUNDAY SCHOOL program is available for children. Newcomers welcome.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2025 to all the Perth Road United Church, and Sunday School Hall membership and neighbors.
Happy Birthday or Anniversary to those with December Birthdays or Anniversaries.
Tuesday Lunches are taking a break for the Holidays and will return on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 12:00 noon. Come early for Euchre.
Christmas Eve: Family Candle Lighting Service at Perth Road United Church at 7:00 pm
Wilmer Church: Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service. Wilmer Road Church at 8:30 pm
For information about The Sunday School Hall rentals, please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 or Stephen Bach at 343-364-1033.
Plevna
by Rhonda Watkins
The Plevna Euchre Christmas Party had 17 people last Tuesday night. Everybody enjoyed playing euchre and then the group enjoyed a secret Santa gift exchange at the end of the night. Congratulations to Bonnie R. for winning the high score prize with 82 and the most lone hands with 5, she took home the $10 high score cash prize and we then went to drawing a card to see who got the next prize. Both Carrie W. And Sandra W. Tied with 4 lone hands. Carrie drew the high card and got the 2nd $10 cash prize. Sandra didn't leave empty handed though because she won the FREE Christmas Turkey! The Holy Trinity Anglican Church appreciates everybody that comes out and plays Euchre and supports the Church! We want to see how the weather unfolds in January, but stay tuned in the new year for when Euchre starts back up again.
Congratulations to the Recipients of Years of Service Awards at the Township of North Frontenac!
Waste/Recycling: Antonio Runco - 15 Years; Gary Thompson - 15 Years; Randy Baker - 10 Years;.
North Frontenac Fire Department: Dillon Boles 15 Years;
North Frontenac Council Members: Wayne Good - 20 Years; Vernon Hermer - 10 Years
Happy Retirement to Betty Hunter; who has served as part of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) with The Township of North Frontenac from when it first started on January 25, 2012 and welcome to the group's two new members Brandon Hartwig and Tammy Watson. We look forward to seeing what new and exciting ideas develop in 2025!
Although the fireworks are over, it's not too late to still enjoy the Wonderfully Festive Christmas lights at Riverhill Farm. Did you know there are over 200,000 lights this year! It's Free admission, but donations are always accepted to go towards our enjoyment for next season! They are located at 1311 Struthadam Road off of River Road in Ompah. Starting Dec 20th-30th the Flamingo and the wagon rides will be open every night except Christmas Eve, so stop by and say Hi and enjoy some of their world famous hot chocolate and mini donuts!!
Did you know you can borrow an Ingenium Museum Pass with your library card at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library?
It gives FREE admission to 2 adults and 4 children to the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum, The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum and The Canadian Science and Technology Museum.
You can drop by your local library Branch or visit www.kfpl.ca for more details and to reserve your pass. The Plevna Branch is open Tues and Thurs 2-6pm and Fri and Sat 10-1pm
The Rural Frontenac Community Services invite children ages 6 and under with their parents/caregivers and Seniors to their new Intergenerational Playgroup. This Free Programming begins Wed Jan 8th from 9:30-11:30 am. For more info you can call 613 279-3151 ex 5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register at www.keyon.ca
Have you contacted Mary Ann at 905-213-3820 yet to add your name to the list for The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers Cornhole League? It will start Thursday January 9, 2025 at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). It will cost $5 per week and teams will be determined by draw each week. Prizes will be awarded on the last night and there will be a canteen available serving snacks and drinks. It certainly sounds like a fun way to break up the January blahs! If you are looking for a business opportunity, you can also call Mary Ann about advertising your business on the cornhole boards for just $200, but don't wait because this offer expires Jan 1 so the group can get them ready for the January 9 start date.
Can you help? Rural Frontenac Community Services needs volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Every year, people in need count on free tax clinics to get the important benefit and credit payments they may be eligible for. When you volunteer with Rural Frontenac Community Services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, you have the opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life! Please call 613-279-3151 for more information.
St. Killian's Catholic Church in Ardoch will be holding their Christmas Mass at 4:30 pm on Christmas Eve. The River of Life Church will be holding their service at 6pm and The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna is also having their Christmas Mass at 6 pm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Thank you to those that have helped provide me with the news this past year for this Column and to all those that read it! A community column is only as good as its community and we are truly blessed to have such a wonderful community!
Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers
The Plevna Euchre Christmas Party had 17 people last Tuesday night. Everybody enjoyed playing euchre and then the group enjoyed a secret Santa gift exchange at the end of the night. Congratulations to Bonnie R. for winning the high score prize with 82 and the most lone hands with 5, she took home the $10 high score cash prize and we then went to drawing a card to see who got the next prize. Both Carrie W. And Sandra W. Tied with 4 lone hands. Carrie drew the high card and got the 2nd $10 cash prize. Sandra didn't leave empty handed though because she won the FREE Christmas Turkey! The Holy Trinity Anglican Church appreciates everybody that comes out and plays Euchre and supports the Church! We want to see how the weather unfolds in January, but stay tuned in the new year for when Euchre starts back up again.
Congratulations to the Recipients of Years of Service Awards at the Township of North Frontenac!
Waste/Recycling: Antonio Runco - 15 Years; Gary Thompson - 15 Years; Randy Baker - 10 Years;.
North Frontenac Fire Department: Dillon Boles 15 Years;
North Frontenac Council Members: Wayne Good - 20 Years; Vernon Hermer - 10 Years
Happy Retirement to Betty Hunter; who has served as part of the Economic Development Task Force (EDTF) with The Township of North Frontenac from when it first started on January 25, 2012 and welcome to the group's two new members Brandon Hartwig and Tammy Watson. We look forward to seeing what new and exciting ideas develop in 2025!
Although the fireworks are over, it's not too late to still enjoy the Wonderfully Festive Christmas lights at Riverhill Farm. Did you know there are over 200,000 lights this year! It's Free admission, but donations are always accepted to go towards our enjoyment for next season! They are located at 1311 Struthadam Road off of River Road in Ompah. Starting Dec 20th-30th the Flamingo and the wagon rides will be open every night except Christmas Eve, so stop by and say Hi and enjoy some of their world famous hot chocolate and mini donuts!!
Did you know you can borrow an Ingenium Museum Pass with your library card at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library?
It gives FREE admission to 2 adults and 4 children to the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum, The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum and The Canadian Science and Technology Museum.
You can drop by your local library Branch or visit www.kfpl.ca for more details and to reserve your pass. The Plevna Branch is open Tues and Thurs 2-6pm and Fri and Sat 10-1pm
The Rural Frontenac Community Services invite children ages 6 and under with their parents/caregivers and Seniors to their new Intergenerational Playgroup. This Free Programming begins Wed Jan 8th from 9:30-11:30 am. For more info you can call 613 279-3151 ex 5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register at www.keyon.ca
Have you contacted Mary Ann at 905-213-3820 yet to add your name to the list for The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers Cornhole League? It will start Thursday January 9, 2025 at 7pm at the Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). It will cost $5 per week and teams will be determined by draw each week. Prizes will be awarded on the last night and there will be a canteen available serving snacks and drinks. It certainly sounds like a fun way to break up the January blahs! If you are looking for a business opportunity, you can also call Mary Ann about advertising your business on the cornhole boards for just $200, but don't wait because this offer expires Jan 1 so the group can get them ready for the January 9 start date.
Can you help? Rural Frontenac Community Services needs volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Every year, people in need count on free tax clinics to get the important benefit and credit payments they may be eligible for. When you volunteer with Rural Frontenac Community Services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, you have the opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life! Please call 613-279-3151 for more information.
St. Killian's Catholic Church in Ardoch will be holding their Christmas Mass at 4:30 pm on Christmas Eve. The River of Life Church will be holding their service at 6pm and The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna is also having their Christmas Mass at 6 pm.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Thank you to those that have helped provide me with the news this past year for this Column and to all those that read it! A community column is only as good as its community and we are truly blessed to have such a wonderful community!
Sydenham
by Karen Brawley
No column; check back next week!
Verona
Debbie Lingen
It is that magical season of the year, when the darkest time of the year can seem so bright. As we assemble with loved ones to enjoy the festive season, we can be thankful for so many things. And this is the time to thank the people who make Verona this exciting place to live in. The volunteers in our local organizations, clubs and churches! We would be a very dreary village without our volunteers who make special events a reality. And if you have never volunteered, make 2025 the year to volunteer.
Shop local. With the wintry weather it is convenient to stay in Verona and enjoy shopping at our local merchants. All your holiday needs are covered- from trees, lights, stocking stuffers and presents for under the tree to supplying all the fixings for Christmas dinner. And for the people who are impossible to buy for- gift certificates are available from local merchants and restaurants. Have fun with your imagination this holiday and give the gift of Verona shopping.
Verona Free Methodist Church is having a Family Fun Night for adults and children on Friday, December 20 from 7 to 9 pm. Games and fellowship. Bring your board games and light snacks. Children under 12 must be with an older sibling or parent/guardian.
Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday December 21, from 10 am to 1 pm. Style Revival provides gently used clothing, free of charge. They are also open every Wednesday. Location at the Verona Free Methodist Church.
Enjoy a free Christmas Dinner on Wednesday December 25 at the Verona Lions Club, Open at 10:30am with the meal served at noon. Call 613-539-6662 or 613-929-7445 to register.
Free public skating on Saturday December 28 from 2:30 to 4:40pm at the Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Rd. Lace up your skates for public skating sponsored by MPP John Jordan.
Community Winter Breakfasts: Trinity United Church will be hosting a series of community breakfasts starting the first Saturday in January.
Rural Frontenac Community Services needs volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Every year, people in need count on free tax clinics to get the important benefit and credit payments they may be eligible for. When you volunteer with Rural Frontenac Community Services through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, you have the opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life. Please call 613-279-3151.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday!!
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