Verona News

Published May 3, 2012

Chipper is back! As I was filling the bird feeder, Chipper the Chipmunk popped his head out of a newly dug hole by the feeder, chirped hello at me, and then dove back in. The little rascal has company. I am finding chipmunk holes in all my flower beds and so far have spotted two chipmunks - as feisty and spunky as ever. So someone must have e-mailed them that I was worried or maybe the chipmunks were just waiting out this crazy spring before making their appearance. I am just glad they are back and have returned to their jobs of chasing off the hordes of blackbirds who love to empty the feeders.

The Frontenac Farmers' Market is the place to be this Saturday, May 5. Bring the whole family and let the Verona Lions Club do all the cooking this morning. Enjoy a scrumptious pancake breakfast - 3 sausages, a drink and all you can eat pancakes for only $6. Then head outside to the market and peruse their wares. While you shop, the kiddies can enjoy free rides on the Verona Cattail Express (weather permitting). The market is open from 9 am to 1 pm. Verona Lions Centre.

The Frontenac Women's Choir presents its annual Spring Concert at the Bellrock Hall on May 5, at 7:30 pm. The concert "Animal Crackers" will feature fun songs for the whole family. Free will donations. Refreshments.

Deborah and Paul Spaar-Mueller will be holding their 4th Health Seminar on Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm at Trinity United Church. The topic will be on "Arthritis and Fibromyalgia - How do I get rid of this pain?" There is a draw for a gift basket. Admission is free. For more info call Paul or Deborah at 613-374-3317.

Verona's Flower Barrel contest is in full swing. If you would like to adopt and care for a barrel, contact Robin Celeste at 613-374- 2313. For full contest rules see the menu at left.

Southern Frontenac Community Services will celebrate the Grand Opening of Grace Community Gardens at the Grace Centre, Stage Coach Rd., Sydenham on Saturday, May 5 from 11 am to 3 pm. The garden was designed, created and promoted by more than 60 student volunteers from Sydenham and Sharbot Lake High Schools over a three week period. There will be a short opening ceremony at 11:30 am. The Sydenham and District Lions Club will provide a barbeque for purchase featuring food from our local farmers and producers. Local modern country group, ROCK BOTTOM, will perform a free benefit concert from 1-3pm. Everyone is invited.

St. Paul's United Church, Harrowsmith is hosting a FUNtastic Street Fair and Sale on Saturday. May 5 from 9am to 2 pm. Giant yard, bake, book and plant sale. Live outdoor entertainment. Children's games and activities including a jumping castle and mini-putt from 10-2. Circulating clown. Pony rides 11-1. BBQ, confection stands and more.

Trinity United Church is holding their Annual Pie sale on Saturday, May 12. More info next week.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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