Feb 13, 2025

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Arden
by Brent Fehr

Mondays & Thursdays - STRETCH  & Strengthen @ Kennebec Community Centre(5998 Arden Road) 9:30 - 10:30am. For all fitness levels from sit-fit to advanced. $1.00 (donation to Recreation Committee) More Information: Theresa Smith at 613 335 2286 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Join us on Facebook: "Kennebec Recreation Committee"

Thursday Night BINGO!  Arden Legion opens at 4pm, Radio Charity Bingo at 6pm, and Euchre at 7:30pm.

Friday Night - WINGS!   Arden Legion opens at 4pm, FOOD SPECIAL 1 lb of Wings & Beer for $15 followed by Darts at 7:30pm 

April 19th - FREE Helicopter Easter Egg Drop!  Join us for the District 3 Helicopter Easter Egg Drop on Saturday at 10AM in Sharbot Lake. We will be providing bus transportation at 9AM from the Kennebec Hall to Oliver Scott Park. This is a Family Excursion, Youth under 16-years MUST be accompanied by a parent/designated guardian!  Bus Returns Park @ noon-ish. Come for the Helicopter Easter Egg Drop, Easter Crafts, Kids Activities, Face Painting, BBQ Lunch. Hosted free of charge by CF District 3 Rec Committee and sponsored by Kennebec Recreation Committee

April 24th – Trash Bash @ 9am. Come to Kennebec Community Centre (5998 Arden Road) on Thursday ready to Make Arden Beautiful Again!  Please dress appropriately with Boots, Sunscreen, Gloves, Bug Spray,   and Hats. Kennebec Recreation Committee will supply; Area maps, Garbage bags, and Water. HELP! We need drivers with a truck or trailer, willing to pick up filled bags and take to the dump Free pass for dumping will be given to the drivers. Information: Lynn Klages at 613-305-0953 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Join us on Facebook: "Kennebec Recreation Committee". (Rain Date: April 25th)

April 26th – Ham Dinner at Arden legion @ 5pm. Tickets are $15 available at The Legion. Includes; Ham, mashed potatoes, scallop potatoes, gravy, buttered carrots, caraway cabbage and rolls. Of course, Pie for dessert. 

May 3rd – Dart Tournament at Arden Legion, Branch 334 (5967 Arden Road). This is a Mixed Doubles Tourney hosted by Arden Ladies Auxiliary.  This is a Tribute Tournament to Robert (Fish) Millar and In Memory of Sam Karagiozov and Doug Scott, past members who contributed so much to the Arden Legion Branch 334.  Registration from 8:45am to 9:45am. Darts will fly at 10am. The cost is $10.00 per person to play. Payout will be the top 2 or 4 teams, depending on the numbers of teams. Youth are welcome to team up with an adult for the Tournament.  Please sign up with your team on our sign-up sheet posted at the Bar. Maximum people that can play is 52 (26 teams). A breakfast snack and Coffee/Tea will be available to purchase as well as our full Bar Menu.  Call 613-335-2737 for more info. 

May 6th - FIRST MEETING of Arden Seniors Happy Gang #819 will be Tuesday at 11AM at Kennebec Community Centre (5998 Arden Road). Doors open at 10:30am, Meeting at 11am, Potluck Luncheon at 12pm. If you’re 50+ Years Young come for the Business/Community update followed by potluck luncheon. More Information: Tom Houghtling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Join us on Facebook: "Arden Seniors "Happy Gang'". Monthly Meeting will be on the 1st Tuesday of each month

Battersea/Storrington
by Chris Pantrey

What is the Easter Bunny's favourite kind of music? Hip-hop!

Easter Services for the Storrington Pastoral Charge are as follows. Maundy Thursday service will be 7pm, at Battersea United Church. Good Friday will be at Inverary United Church at 10am. Easter Sunday celebrations will be: Sunrise service 7:30 at Gilmour's Point. Battersea United Church at 9:15. Inverary United Church at 11:15. 

Don't miss the Good Friday fish fry at the Storrington Lion's Club. For only $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under, you get delicious fish, chips, coleslaw with a special homemade dirt cake for dessert! Available for eat in or take out. Call 613-449-4744 to reserve your meal! Tickets are limited. 

Calling all crafters, makers, creators and doers!  SFT Township Kickoff to Summer Music Festival is fast approaching! Happening Saturday, May 24, from 2-9 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith, a new addition this year is an artisan's market. If you would like to set up a booth to show off your wares, please contact Chris Pantrey to book your spot. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-353-6653

Storrington Lion's Club is holding a cash raffle to support their ongoing hall rejuvenation projects. Tickets are only $10 each that give you a chance to win $2,500, $1,000 or $500. Only 1000 tickets are being printed!  You KNOW this is going to sell out fast, so get your tickets soon. Call 613-447-4744. 

 



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Cloyne - Northbrooke
by Nancy Skipper

Exciting news from Jamie Uson: “We won! Five years ago, Stephanie and I stepped into leadership at a time when our organization was in serious trouble. We had just $70 in the bank and over $30,000 owing to the CRA. Today, thanks to the unwavering support of an incredible board of directors, the leadership at Bon Echo Park, and a hardworking team past and present, we’ve funded over $1 million in infrastructure, programming, accessibility, signage, and capital improvements within the park. Tonight, we’re proud and humbled to receive the Lennox & Addington Business Excellence Award for Hospitality and Tourism. Turnarounds like this don’t happen by accident. They take grit, strategy, and a shared commitment to excellence. Thank you to every staff member who helped us get here—and especially to Stephanie. This would not have been possible without all of you. Absolutely incredible to have such great North of 7 representation at the L&A Business Excellence Awards. It’s great to see such a dedicated group of people driving economic growth in our community. Congratulations to everyone.”

News from Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kaladar: “We are inviting anyone who would like to join us for our Good Friday Service beginning at 6:30pm. There will be refreshments following the service. Everyone is welcome!”

Holy Week masses: Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper: April 17th, 2025 7:30pm Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flinton Within this Mass the Washing of the Feet will take place. This represents the service & charity of Christ. Good Friday:  April 18th,2025 ~ Begins with the Stations of the Cross Followed by the Passion of the Lord at St. John the Evangelist Church at 3pm Easter Vigil:  Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 4:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flinton Easter Sunday:  April 20th, 2025 ~ 9am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flinton and 11am Mass at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Ardoch.

Cloyne Recreation Club, The Alzheimer Society, and Pine Meadow Nursing Home invite you an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19th from 10am to 12pm at Pine Meadow Nursing Home. As Pam Lemke shared:” This is going to be amazing! You won’t want to miss it, it’s for the young, and the young at heart!” More details to follow!

Mark your calendars… on April 19th is an Egg-citing event for the whole family at Clar-Mill Community Hall beginning at 11am. This is a fundraiser event for St. Killian’s in Ardoch. Even if you don’t have little ones, you are welcome to stop by and check out their Bake Sale and enjoy a chili, hot dog and soup luncheon. Pre-registration for the egg hunt would be appreciated. More details are on the flyer. Hope to see you there.

5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Another year, and another Egg Hunt awaits the kids at Myers Cave Resort. Eggs to hunt for, candies to choose from, crafts to make ... but mostly: Fun memories to keep! And this year, an extra special appearance of the hundred ducks! What are they up to? What will they do? Why are they at Myers Cave Resort? Find out when you visit us on April 20 from 2-4pm. We can't wait to see you all (kids and kids at heart too). For more info call 613-336-9900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ... and of course, follow us on our FB page to hear about the upcoming events too.

The Garden Club invites you on April 26th to the – 2nd Annual Pitch in for Mother Earth (PI4ME) day – 9am – 1pm, at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne.  This is day the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club together with their partners the Lions of Land O’ Lakes invites the community to come out and help them clean up the litter that has accumulated on our roadsides and ditches. We will be posting up to date information on our Facebook and Website pages, so please check this out.  At the end of the event, we will have hot dogs and drinks at the Barrie Hall to thank all for Pitching in for Mother Earth. All meetings with the exception of our AGM are held at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne and start at 6:45pm with speaker starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome! For further information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Lions invite you to come to the first Speakers Forum on Wednesday, April 23rd. The door open at 6:30 and the two RCAF Officers will commence the evening at 7pm. Admission is free and there will be refreshments. Saturday April 26th from 10-2 come check out some of our local vendors at the Spring Extravaganza Sale at the Lions Hall. Lunch will be available. CTA estimated Jackpot is $13 250.00!

 

 

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Denbigh
Gail Fritsch

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter Weekend.

The Denbigh Recreation Committee invites you to have Brunch with the Easter Bunny and an annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 11am until 1pm at the Denbigh Hall 222 Hwy 28.  There will games, crafts, photo booth and an egg hunt with prizes.  Free pancakes, sausages and refreshments will be provided.

The Matawatchan Hall is hosting a Pancake Breakfast with eggs, sausages, baked beans, fruit and local syrup (gluten free is available) on Saturday, April 19 from 10am until 12 noon at 1677 Frontenac Road in Matawatchan.  Adults $10 Youth 6-16 $5 and under 6 is free.

The Denbigh Recreation Spring ATV Poker Run is Saturday April 26, with registration at Heritage Park from 9 to 11am.  Coffee, tea, muffins and donuts will be available during registration and hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase along the trail.  Cost per hand is $10.00 with prizes for the top three hands.  There will be pre-registration on Friday, April 25 from 4:40 to 6pm at Rosie's in Denbigh.

The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Spring For Hope Tea is on Sunday, April 27 from 1pm until 3pm at the Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall in Griffith.  All proceeds will be going to Childhood Cancer.  Luncheon and tea is $10.   Please call 613-333-5551 for tickets.  The Village Choir will be performing for all to enjoy.  There will also be door prizes.

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Godfrey
Kelli McRobert

Empty alcohol count this week: 118 cans, 14 bottles, 1 wine... and a curious little ziplock baggie?

Thank you to the following troopers on cleaning up our area:  Danny and Sharon Meeks Long Lake Road, Nathan Lowery and Lisa Hamilton Neadow Road,  Sharon Snyder and Nicki Gowdy at the picnic area on Road 38, Deanna, Joe, and Alex Asselstine for Fifth Lake Road, Kelli & James McRobert for White Lake Road to Buck Bay, Paul Lowery Road 38, Tangie Howes for Curls Bay Road and Road 38, Cathy McFadgen Goodfellow for Tichborne segment of Road 38 - they did a ton of bags!  Keep up the good work!

Touch the Truck is coming to Parham Fair Grounds on April 30th from 5-7:30pm. Come and enjoy a free BBQ, with donations going to the North & Central Frontenac Food Bank. Some guests on-site will be Public Works, Fire, OPP, LD Powersports, and Hartington Equipment. You can try pickleball or watch the demonstration by Selkirk-sponsored White Lake pickleball. There will also be a Kids' Corner.

The District #4 Recreation Committee did a great job on their Easter Party. Over 40 children and parents collected 270 hidden eggs, which was great fun!

A Saint Bernard has been missing since April 3rd, and the hope is that everyone will check their outbuildings. Do not approach, but call 343-989-4160 with any sightings and directions of travel. 

Prince Charles Public School will be holding a bottle drive May 31 from 9am -1pm to raise funds for the Grade 8 graduates.  OR you can take them to the Verona LCBO any day except Wednesday or the Godfrey Store Saturday-Monday and tell them they are for the PCPS Grad Fund. Thank you!

Another dog has been missing from Godfrey since April 8th. It looked similar to a German Shepherd and had been rehomed. Do not chase or approach; call 613-929-1668. Photos on Facebook.

Calling all teachers, families, friends and businesses, GREC Grads need your support!!

These are the kids who graduated grade 8 by receiving their diploma in the school parking lot during a scheduled time slot. Let's help them create a fun night to remember for prom! May 16-17, Parham Fair Grounds - $250.00 per team.

Pitchin’ For Prom: Register a team by May 1st, donate, or come out to support! Contact Hannah Hearns for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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Harlowe
Marie White

No column; check back next week!

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Harrowsmith
Gregg Hamelin

The postal boxes in Harrowsmith are being replaced with newer, more weather resistant models in May, 2025.  Features include wide individual compartments, heavy-duty locks, large parcel compartments, high-grade aluminium construction, an outgoing mail slot, superior security, better safety and a sturdy base.  

Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21 - Happy Easter and watch out for bunnies!!!
Monday, April 28, 2025 don't forget to cast your ballot!!!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 there is a Painting Workshop with the theme of Spring Blossoms and Landscapes, at the Grace Hall Sydenham from 1 to 3pm.  Bring an apron, paper towels and a sense of fun!  Everything else is provided.  Beginners to experienced (55+) donation $5.00.  Please register a few days before with Natalee at the South Frontenac Community Services, 613-376-6477, Ext 310.  

Saturday, May 3, 2025 is the Trinity Quilt Show and Luncheon from 10am to 2pm.  View beautiful quilts in historic Trinity United Church in Verona, 6689 Road 38.  Call 613-374-2777 for information.

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Henderson
Jean Brown

Our own Cindy Kelsey is spending Easter with her daughter Rebecca and spouse Lane out in Estavan Saskatchewan and we are so happy for all the fun times that they will enjoy including a high tea event, bunnies and easter eggs and lots of visiting. We love Rebecca to pieces and miss her tremendously here “at home.”

Easter Sunday will be celebrated at Henderson United at 10am this Sunday, April 20 and will feature guest musicians, an extraordinary candle lighter, and old time hymns. All three United Churches are coming together for a joint service at Henderson on that day and all are welcome. Due to family Easter commitments we are unable to offer coffee after church, but we will still sing, pray and celebrate and rock on. All welcome!

Hope folks enjoy lots of family time at Easter!!

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Inverary
by Judy Borovskis

Maundy Thursday Service - April 17th at Battersea United Church at 7pm.

Good Friday Service at Inverary United Church April 18th at 10am.

Easter Sunday April 20 Sunrise Service at Gilmour’s Point at 7:30am.

Easter Services at Battersea United at 9:15am & at Inverary United at 11:15am.

Transition Storrington Storytelling Evening: April 17th at 7pm at the Storrington Centre. Hear stories full of local history and be entertained by engaging story tellers telling tales of past bootleggers of Battersea, fish guiding on our lakes, and other stories of local interest. Discussion and refreshments to follow. Free will donation to cover cost of hall rental. All ages welcome.

Make an apple tree – Join us Saturday, April 19th from 9 – 11am at Edible Forest Farm Inverary.              50 apple tree rootstocks waiting for you to learn how to graft.  Farm tour included. Take home a          tree or two!  To register:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Cost is $10 cash.

Fish Fry!  Good Friday – April 18th at the Storrington Lions Hall.  Eat in or take out.  Your complete meal for $20.  Serving from 5 to 7.  Children 12 and under $15.  Special dessert – Homemade Dirt Cake!

Pitch In!  Bags available where you buy garbage tags or at 2490 Keeley Road or the Temporary Administration office at 4412 Wheatley Street offices open 8am and 4:30pm.   Fill your bags and put out the week of April 22 on your garbage day.

Sale in the Park!  May 3rd from 10 - 3 at Gerald Ball Memorial Park.  Something to sell?  Need a spot? – call Marie at 613-449-4744.

Inverary Spring Market!   On Saturday, May 10th, 10-3 pm at Ken Garrett Memorial Park,.  Join us for a day of shopping, entertainment, and community fun!  Makers, Creators, Artisans and Authors, Home services, Spa & Wellness, large equipment, recreation and so much more!   Kids will love the bouncy castle and petting zoo.  Sittin’ Ducks will keep the energy high with live music!  Enjoyment for all ages!

Garage Sale/Vendors/Crafts at Inverary United Church on May 31st from 10 – 3!  Clean out the old and make room for the new.  Book a table indoors or outside.  Call Marie at  613-449-4744

Line Dancing Lessons at 7pm on Monday nights at the Storrington Lions Hall.  Cost is $5.00.  Just show up and join the fun!

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 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. 

Learn Self-Defence! at Inverary United Church Hall on Thursdays.  Class is from 630-745 pm.  To register or for info call 613 328-6742 or 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 and Hall Rentals available at Storrington Lions Club.  Call 613-353-6920.

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

Maberly Memory Café - Tay Valley Township is partnering with The Alzheimer Society of Lanark Leeds Grenville in providing the community with a Memory Café in Maberly. Come by the hall to socialize with other people who share a similar journey. All welcome - prevention is the first step. Contact 866-576-8556, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Upcoming Dates: 10am - 12pm, April 15, May 20, June 17. Mark your calendars.

April 17, 7:30pm - The Perth and District Historical Society Presentation, called ‘Canadian, eh?, Part II’. We continue with our journey of exploring our Canada. It is a chance to learn, or in some cases relearn, about different aspects of the country and its citizens.  This can be revealing or amazing.  It’s a case of “Did you know that?” or “This is actually Canadian!”  Canada is a country of immense size and regional character sprinkled with a sense of humour. For example, where would one find a UFO landing pad?  What has Canada and Canadians given to the world? Consider connections such as: peanut butter to baby food; electric wheelchairs to road markings; time zones to instant replays.  The list of products either partially or completely developed by a Canadian is more extensive than one appreciates.  The fact that most Canadians know little of the accomplishments of our fellow citizens probably speaks a bit of our national character of being modest.  The presentation is at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244, Home of the Hall of Remembrance, 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth.  The usual “Toonie Fee” applies.  For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362.  Our website at www.perthhs.org has additional information about us and items of interest related to Perth and district. 

Annual Pancake Brunch & Bake Sale Fundraiser for the Maberly Fair! Come and celebrate the maple syrup harvest! - Saturday April 19th, 2025, 10am to 1pm - Maberly Community Hall - 180 Maberly Elphin Road - Adults - $10 - Children 6 to 12 years of age - $5 - Children under 6 eat for FREE. Enjoy a traditional Lanark County meal - generous helpings of country size pancakes topped with pure Lanark County Maple Syrup! Also: Sale of home baking - Sale of Maple Syrup by local producers Gordon Patterson, Mark Van Alstine and Tammy/Tom Crain. Come out and support the Maberly Agricultural Society! For more information contact - Rosetta McInnes at 613-268-2548 

Join us for April's Tay Valley Diner's Club Luncheon - April 24th 11:30am-1pm - FREE Shepherd's pie, Green Salad & Dessert! Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road. Call the Municipal Office 613-267-5353 ext.110 to register, because they need to know how much food to prepare, and limited space is available, so be sure to register right away. Music by Smoke & Whiskey. Funding provided by the Seniors Active Living Centre. 

Tay Valley Choir's 20th Anniversary Spring Concert! Mark your calendars! - Join us as we celebrate two decades of music, harmony, and community! Expect a spectacular evening of song and a journey through 20 years of musical moments. Whether you're a seasoned music fan or simply looking for an evening of cultural enrichment, the Tay Valley Choir's Spring Concert promises something special for everyone. Come for the music, stay for the memories! Date: April 25th, Time: 7pm. Location: Maberly Community Hall - 180 Maberly Elphin Road. Admission: Donation Appreciated

Join Archives Lanark on April 26, 2025,1pm for their AGM. Karen Prytula, will be the guest presenter at this year’s AGM. Karen’s Presentation is entitled “Using Archives and Documentary Heritage to Tell the Story of Alexander Archer; A Veteran of the Napoleonic Wars and Resident of Beckwith Township, Lanark County.” You may join us in person or via Zoom.  The meeting will take place at Archives Lanark (1920 Concession Road 7 in Drummond Centre) on April 26th, at 1 pm. The presentation begins after a short business meeting.  Please RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and specify your intention of attending via zoom or in person so that we can send you the Zoom link. If you are attending via zoom, a link will be forwarded to you on the day of the meeting.  The business meeting will begin at 1:00 pm and take approximately 20 minutes and the presentation will follow.  This is a FREE event and light refreshments will be available at no cost. The Archives will be open following the presentation for those who would like to visit and do a little research. We look forward to seeing you.

Euchre at Maberly Hall! Where Neighbours Become Friends, One Game at a Time! When: The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 12pm – 4pm. (Please note - There will be no Euchre on the 28th of April. Where: 180 Maberly Elphin Road, Maberly. 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 (613) 268-2507.

Book Club w Emily – Partnership with the Perth & District Union Library. Last Tuesday of each month from 1pm-2pm at the Maberly Community Hall. Inquire with the Library for further details (613) 267-1224.

Maberly Library Kiosk, book exchange - Partnership with the Perth & District Union Library – Reserve, pickup, and return books from the Perth and District Library at the Maberly Hall. Inquire at the Municipal Office, (613) 267-5353 x 137 or Library (613) 267-1224 for further details.

 

 



 

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Ompah
by Leane Bailey

If you are new to the community or have never been to the Ompah Community Centre, please consider joining with us.  We are always looking for new ideas and suggestions of ways that we can provide fun family activities at the Centre. Some of the events that are taking place this year include: Canada Day Picnic, Corn Roast, Music Night, Bicycle Safety Day, Monthly Potlucks, Weekly Coffee Groups, Fitness groups, Bridge, and more.  Annual Membership is only $1. 

Federal Election Voting Information:  1-866-825-9557

Advanced Voting days: April 18 to 21, 9am to 9pm, St. James Major Church Hall, 14608 Hightway 38, Sharbot Lake

Election Day Voting: April 28th, 9:30am to 9:30pm, Ompah Community Centre.

Leane and Marily will be singing with the Tay Valley Choir in our 20th Anniversary Spring Concert on April 25th, 7pm, at Maberly Community Hall. Admission by donation.

The Ompah Community Cupboard fridge in the foyer of the Community Centre has many types of canned goods, fruits and vegetables. The Ompah Community Centre Association is purchasing milk, bread, fruit and veggies to add to the offerings.  Feel free to come and take what you can use or drop off what you have to spare.  The use of the Cupboard is intended for everyone in the community.

The Ompah Library is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 12noon.  Our library has a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other items.  We also have some free books, and puzzles available inside the Hall entrance.

 



 

 

 

 

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Parham-Tichborne
by Christine Teal and Colleen Steele

80th Birthday celebration for Keith Steele at the CE Building in Parham (1035 Wagarville Road) from 1 to 4pm - everyone is welcome to drop in and wish my husband a very happy and healthy year.  No gifts, just best wishes.

April 26th there will be a vendor event at the Frontenac Community Arena from 10 to 2pm - lots of great local vendors will be on site with something for everyone!  The Parham Youth Program will be having a canteen available with a chili lunch.  Be sure to stop by and support District #4 Recreation Committee in this event.

May 3rd there is a 3 pitch tournament in Parham - please contact Riley Teal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to enter in a team.  This is to support the grade 7 and 8's at Ernestown Intermediate Secondary School.  There will be a bake sale and raffle table as well!

Also on May 3rd... Sharbot Lake Legion – Saturday, May 3rd - 2-5 pm. Spring Music Series continues featuring the T.O.G.s for a matinee performance. $10 at the door. Cash bar. 

Then on May 10th there will be a Vendor Event at the Parham Ball Field from 10am to 2pm sponsored by District #4 Recreation Committee.  Come on out and shop the locals who will have a variety of items for sale.  Even better, if you have items that you want to sell, contact Christine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will send you a form to fill out.  Table fees for this year are $20 and will be donated to the Parham Fair.  So it's a win win for all!

May 16th and 17th the Sharbot Lake Prom committee are hosting a Pitchin' for Prom - if you are interested in putting in a team or if you want to play but don't have a team reach out to Hannah Hearns at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Lots of great fun activities are planned for the day including a vendor market so please come out and support these graduating students.

Easter Sunday the United Church will be collecting items for the Food Bank at their church service.

Good Friday Walk of the Cross meet at 830 am at St James Anglican Church Sharbot Lake.

Big thank you to all who supported the Lenten soup lunches held in Parham and Sharbot Lake with the different churches taken par.  A total of 661 was collected at these luncheons and will go to the food bank

Big thank you also to those who supported Parent Council at their Bingo at Granite Ridge on Thursday night.

Happy Birthday to Michiline Montreal this weekend.

Thinking of you to Bill Bowick having some health issues.

Don't  the roadsides in our area look great?? Koodos to all who picked up the garbage.

Happy Easter to all.  Hope you have a most blessed weekend.

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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. Newcomers welcome.

Happy Birthday or Anniversary to those with April Birthdays or Anniversaries.        

Events in Perth Road Sunday School Hall, 5622 Perth Road Cres:

This is the last month to enjoy home-made fare including a choice of two heart-warming soups, and a variety of sandwiches and delicious deserts at the weekly Tuesday lunches at 12 noon. Come early for Euchre. Ends on Tuesday, April 29.

New Event: Community Market, is now open bi-weekly. The next event will be April 26, 9am to 2pm. Subsequent dates are Saturday, April 26, Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 24, same time.  For vendor inquiries/details call Jane at 613-353-7818.

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

There is a delicious Spaghetti Supper at Clarendon Central Public School Thurs, April 17th from 5:30-7pm. You are invited to join them for an evening of fun and good food and Silent Auction items! Price is goodwill offering and they thank you in advance for your support! 

Happy Easter from the North of 7 Restaurant and Grocery Store! They will be closed on Good Friday, April 18th and Easter Sunday, April 20th so staff can enjoy the holiday.

Did you know that community members can enjoy a nutritious and tasty meal delivered to their door? Meals on Wheels are home cooked meals made in the  Rural Frontenac Community Services Kitchen three days a week. Meals consist of an entree, soup or salad and a dessert. They are delivered in a reusable container and cost $8 per meal. Deliveries are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. What a great Easter gift idea for a senior! For more info, you can call 613 279-3151 Ext 201. 

If you are looking for some great deals, check out the clearance items at the Plevna Liquor Store this week! The store is making room for the new fun and exciting summer products coming in! 

Plevna Clar-Mill Euchre (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) at 7pm on Tuesday nights will be giving out cash prizes throughout the month of April (excluding the consolation prize). Bring a friend for a fun night of card-playing with refreshments enjoyed after the games. The more people the larger the cash prizes! No admission, but donations are accepted. The Plevna Holy Trinity Anglican Church thanks you in advance for your support!

Did you hear that the Ace of Spades still hasn't been found yet? The Lions Club of Land O'Lakes Catch the Ace prize is now in week 23 and up to an estimated $13,250 and the next draw is Sun, April 20th at 11am. There is a weekly prize that depends on the sales each week and the grand prize is awarded to the winner that picks the number with the Ace of spades! It's very exciting as the prize grows each week until the Ace of Spades is uncovered!! For more information you can contact the Lions Club at 613-336-2676 or visit one of the local businesses in Northbrook selling $5 tickets before noon each Saturday; Yourway Home Hardware, Hook's Castle, Milligan's Meats, Kuriosity shop or Northbrook Petro Canada or go online to purchase your tickets at landolakeslions.ca Good luck to you!! 

Don't forget to hop on over to the St. Killian's Church Egg Hunt, Bake Sale, and Luncheon happening on Saturday, April 19th (11) at Plevna's Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road). EVERYONE in the community is welcome to stop by and check out the pies, tarts and other sweet treats available to add to your Easter weekend. Feel free to stay for a chili, hot dog and soup luncheon while you are there.

The great music continues at the Snow Road Community Centre! (14073 Road 509) They welcome The Good Night Irenes (The Folk Trio; Al Duquette, Jon McLurg and Chris Morris) Sat, April 26th from 7-9pm.  Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 613 278-1853. 

The new date for The North Frontenac Historical Society Archives fun musical afternoon is at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) at 1pm on Sat, April 27th.The featured musical entertainment will still be Steve Goodberry & Debra Currier and The White Brothers Classic Country. Hopefully everybody who bought tickets can still attend. The tickets are only $15 each and the proceeds will go to support NFHSA projects. You can buy tickets from many committee members, including; Heather (613) 479-5549 and Brenda (613) 479-0586 or you can also buy tickets online from the groups e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Clar-Mill Community Volunteers invite everyone who has helped their group out in any way and to those that might wish to find out more about what the group does to a Volunteer Appreciation Gathering on Sat, May 3 at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall (6598 Buckshot Lake Road)  from 9:30-11am. Light refreshments will be enjoyed. They hope to see you there!

The 3rd Annual Spring Sale at Clarendon Central Public School (7356 Road 506) is coming up on Sat May 17th from 9-1pm. Yard Sale, Plant Sale, Vendor Sale, Bake Sale, and BBQ! If you are a vendor, this is the sale to book! Spots fill up fast, so don't wait to contact Jilene at 613 479-0174 to book your table. Tables are  $30 each. 

The River of Life Christian Fellowship (7064 Road 506) invites you to their Good Friday Service at 10am on April 18th. 

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Sharbot Lake
by Greg Rodgers

Advanced voting days for the upcoming Federal Election begin April 18 with polling stations at St James Major Church Hall (14608 Rd 38).  Our nation has been reminded that our most precious resource is our democracy; (more valuable than oil or steel).  So, please vote! Vote whatever your conscience mandates! But please vote!

Looking for a unique holiday weekend experience for the young ones? The Central Frontenac Township Rec Committee is hosting a “Helicopter Easter Egg Drop” (and sponsored by the Kennebec Recreation Committee.  The event gets underway at 10am on Saturday (April 19) at Oliver Scott Memorial Park. Besides the “egg drop,” other activities include Easter Crafts, kids activities, face painting, and a BBQ lunch.

Please don’t forget the “Stuff the Cruiser” event at Mike Dean’s Grocery, Saturday (19th) starting at 10am. Stuff an OPP cruiser with non-perishable food items or cash donations to support our local food bank.

Congrats to last week’s Sharbot Lake trivia question winner: Jim MacPherson.
What current Sharbot Lake establishment was once home to a mortuary?
Answer: Mike Dean’s Grocery
Those who successfully answer the trivia questions will receive something special later in the year.

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Snow Road

The Community Centre was hopping Friday morning when a very large crowd came out to enjoy coffee and conversation.  It was nice to see so many of the snowbirds had returned to Snow Road.

Saturday, April 19th will be the final breakfast of the season at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club.  It will be a benefit breakfast to raise funds for Melanoma.

Don’t be shy about sending us some news to include in this column. 

Happy Easter to one and all.  Safe travels to anyone on the roads.    

Smile for the week: A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

 

Sydenham
by Karen Brawley

I think it's safe to say spring is winning the seasonal battle now. Hope everyone has been able to tidy up their ice storm mess and can get back to normal spring chores. Budding trees, spring sounds... All coming to life.

It's that time of year again! April 18 - 25 is 'Pitch in South Frontenac' to mark Earth Day on April 22. You can pick up your free biodegradable 'pitch-in' bags from local retailers who sell our garbage bag tags or from any of our office locations (Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm). Thanks for the community support in cleaning up our messes left behind. Perhaps now is a good time to rethink tossing that empty Timmies cup out the window or that chocolate bar wrapper.

For those who are tech savvy www.southfrontenac.net is an amazing website to keep up to date with all our awesome happenings in our community.

Wow... The Sydenham Legion was a happening place this past weekend. Saturday evening The Trevor Walsh Group filled the place. Sunday was an amazing afternoon of country classics with Jeff Code and Silver Wings Band. The local support our Legion is gaining is very nice to see. Stop in sometime and consider joining our local branch.

May 3rd is the Spring Fling dance at the Sydenham Legion. Still Standin' will be entertaining. Tickets won't last long for this show. $10 and available at Sydenham One Stop and downstairs at the Legion.

May 31st The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their annual Chinese Auction. Tickets are $25 and selling fast. Dinner will be Chinese food and of course quarter auction fun to be had as well. Grab your tickets now.

Are you feeling lucky? $100 can get you a ticket for a 1 in 200 chance of walking away with a 2024 Suzuki 400 ATV. Tickets on sale now at The downstairs lounge of the Legion. The draw will be held during the Canada day festivities at the Legion at 4pm. Get your ticket now and make the Royal Canadian Legion part of your Canada Day celebration plan.

Join our neighbouring village of Harrowsmith at Centennial park for some live, local music at the Summer Kickoff Music Festival! Saturday, May 24th The event is a true celebration of local talent and artistry, bringing together masters of their craft in the music, food, and drink industries here in South Frontenac. The event will run from 2pm to 9pm and is free to attend, thanks to the generous support of local sponsors, including our presenting partner Boulton Septic. Donations will be greatly accepted at the gate to support next year’s festival. The festival will feature a full line-up of live music from some of the region’s top performers, including Wendy Lynn Snider, Crossing Boarders, The Trevor Walsh Group, Rev It Up, River Cats, and Dean James. Headliner Abby Stewart, the 23-year-old country music singer/songwriter, will start her hour-long set at 8pm. In addition to live music, the festival will include a Kids’ Zone, which will be open throughout the event, as well as a variety of local food, drink, and artisan vendors. For more information, visit www.southfrontenac.net/music.

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Verona
Debbie Lingen

Style Revival Clothing Center will be open Saturday, April 26 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.

Swim Lessons are offered at McMullen Beach in Verona. Swim Lesson registration will open at 10am on April 28. Visit the South Frontenac Township website to register.

Trinity Quilt Show:  There will be a Quilt Show & Luncheon fundraiser for the church, presented by the Trinity Quilters group on Saturday, May 3 from 10am to 2pm.  Show and luncheon $10.  Show only is by donation.

Choir Concert:  The Frontenac Women’s Chorus are presenting For the Love of Song.  Saturday, May 10th at 7pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church .  Admission is by freewill donation, and a food item for the food bank.

Mother's Day Verona Fish Fry will be held May 10 from  4:30 to 6pm at the Verona Lions Club. The meal includes haddock filets, fries, coleslaw, homemade pie, coffee and tea. Cash bar also available.  Advanced tickets required . Sold at Verona Rona Hardware and veronalions.ca  Adults   $20.00, 7 to 12  $10.0,  6 and under free.

Starting this season everyone wishing to ride an ATV or SxS on the Frontenac K&P Trail will need to hold a valid membership with the  Frontenac ATV Club or the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance. Read all about it and get your membership/motorized trail permit  at the link -> https://engagefrontenac.ca/kp-trail/news_feed/atv-permits Annual memberships/trail permits are $150 and include seasonal access to the motorized section of the Frontenac K&P Trail (between Bellrock Road km 39, and Mississippi River km 98) There is no cost to use the trail for non-motorized users.

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