Verona News

Published December 3, 2009

Verona is looking very festive. The Verona Community Association decorated the barrels on Main Street with fresh cut evergreen sprigs and red bows. They also decorated the Holiday Wreaths, which the township hung on the poles. The Verona entrance signs now sport Winter Scenes. A friendly snowman greets everyone at the southern entrance and a brilliant red cardinal sings happily at the north entrance to the village. The residents and businesses have also done a great job decorating their homes and storefronts. It certainly puts one in the holiday mood.

Verona was brimming with Holiday Spirit in McMullen Park for the Christmas Tree Lighting as throngs of happy people gathered to sing Christmas songs with Bauder Road and chat with friends and neighbours in the brisk night air. Kudos to all the volunteers who helped, from the doling out of free hot chocolate and hot dogs to maintaining the firepit that helped keep us warm. For pictures of this festive event log see the main menu at left.

A Community Choir presents "Spirit of Advent", a Christmas Choral of Concert. This is their gift to the community. It will be held at the Verona Trinity United Church, Friday December 4th starting at 7:30 pm. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.

"Christmas Homecoming" Country Gospel Concert featuring Old Hims, The Rennies & Miss Ellie, and Crooked Wood will be held in the Portland Community Church, Hartington, Friday December 4th starting at 7 pm. Free will offering, refreshments, info: 613-374-2178

Harrowsmith's Santa Claus Parade is this Saturday December 5. The parade departs Centennial Park at 10 am. Look for the Portland District and Area Heritage Society Float. After the parade, hot dogs and hot chocolate will be given out at the S & A Club. For more details contact Rob Papscott or Sheila Anthony 613-376-6164.

Land of Lakes Artisans Guild Third Annual Christmas Sale of fine art and crafts will be held this Sunday, December 6th at Verona Lions Club Hall on Verona Sand Road from 11 am to 5 pm. Sixteen artisans will be displaying and selling their wares; everything from pottery, batik, paintings to textile, photographic art, jewellery, wood turning and much more. Treat yourself or buy that special gift for someone special. Free admission. To satisfy your hunger, Moms to the Rescue will be serving your choice of 4 gourmet homemade soups plus a bun for only $ 5.00.

The Communications and Electronics Garrison Military Band presents "A Charity Christmas Concert". Special guests will be Gregory Brookes, baritone and Charlie Walker at the organ. This concert will benefit the Christmas Food Basket and the Benevolent Fund Food Voucher programs. No tickets required. Donations will be accepted at the door. The concert will be held at the Sydenham Street United Church on Sunday December 6, 7:30 pm.

The "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" promises to be a delightful, funny play. The cast of over 36 children and 10 adults hail from Verona and all corners of Frontenac County. The delightful play takes a humourous look at a pageant that is anything but typical. The play runs from December 3rd to the 6th, at Sharbot Lake High School.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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