Debbie Lingen

Verona News

by Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com


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Published December 1, 2016

The Verona Community Association thanks all the volunteers and businesses that helped make last weekend a fabulous, fun free weekend for the Verona community. Special thanks to the Verona Lions Club and Revell Ford Lincoln for sponsoring the two events! Also yummy thanks to Phyllis Harper and Yvonne Guthro who spent hours making home made donuts and holiday rice krispie squares for everyone who attended Christmas in the Village!!

The Trinity United Church Choir and special guests invite you to an Advent choral concert entitled, "Four Lessons and Carols" to be held at Trinity United Church on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 pm. Admission is free with refreshments to follow. Please join the choir to start your Christmas Season with song. For more information, call the church office at 613-374-2777.

The Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday, December 3, leaving Centennial Park at 10 am After the parade the Social and Athletic Club in Harrowsmith invites you to an Open House at the hall on Colebrook Road. Join them for some snacks and hot chocolate and a visit with the jolly ol elf himself !

There will be a Christmas Open House at the South Frontenac Museum on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa will be there!

Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out to enjoy a "Country Christmas ". Western attire is encouraged. Monday, December 5 at 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. Guest speaker and musician is Linda King. Admission is $5. For more information, please contact the church office at 613 374-1232

Nicole's Gifts will hold their 3rd Annual PCPS shopping night on Friday, December 9. A portion of the night's sales is donated to the Prince Charles Public School Council.

Santa arrives at 11 am at Nicole's Gifts on Saturday December 10! Join them to take a picture with Santa in a very relaxed environment. This is a free event, but donations of non perishable food items are always appreciated.

Come out and sing for your supper! BellRock Hall is hosting an afternoon of entertainment by the popular local gospel group, Crimson River, followed by a ham and scalloped potato supper. Sunday December 11. 2 pm. Featured also at this event is a live auction that will be managed by the ever-entertaining Brian Powley. Lots of Christmas items for you to bid on, and all proceeds go towards maintaining the hall. Cost $20 BellRock Hall (see www.bellrockhall.ca for map) Tickets available at Verona Hardware, Asselstine's Hardware, Nicole's Gifts, Food Less Travelled (Family Farms).

The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday December 10 at Prince Charles Public School. They will open the doors at 9am and serve a yummy breakfast. $5.00/plate for sausage, pancakes with syrup and a beverage. All proceeds go back to the school playground fund! The Holiday Farmer's Market will also take place that day at the school.

Enjoy Turkey Bingo on Monday, December 12 at Prince Charles Public School. Thanks to support from our local businesses, the prizes will be turkeys! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Games begins at 7pm.

Debbie Lingen

For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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