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Debbie Lingen

Verona News

by Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com


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Published May 10, 2012

Last weekend, I was treated to a special sight. Our chemical free, heavily dandelioned lawn was a mass of colours as a flutter of red admiral butterflies fed on the dandelions. There were hundreds of them, flitting and feeding happily, providing an entertaining Verona afternoon.

A cool morning did not deter market goers as they started last Saturday moming with a pancake breakfast at the Lion's Club. After eating, the satiated diners stepped outside to wander through the Frontenac Farmers Market which has moved outside for the rest of the season. I dropped by 10 year-old entrepeneur Jessica Baye's table . She had enjoyed reading the article about her business "Flowers by Jessica" in a recent column but quickly corrected me on an inaccuracy. Her creations are made of silk flowers not plastic as I had incorrectly stated. Sorry about that Jessica. I couldn't resist her latest silk flower acquisitions and added another flower pen creation to my collection.

Have you noticed the newest additions to our two entry signs into Verona. The Wednesday Morning Club was hard at work and created two beautiful wooden planter boxes around the base of the signs. Looks fanastic. Kudos to these hardworking volunteers who help keep Verona beautiful.

Pies! Delicious home-made pies. My mouth is watering already. Verona Trinity United Church is holding their Annual Pie sale at the church on Saturday, May 12. A wide selection of freshly baked nine inch pies will be sold for $9 each.. 9 am to 1 pm or until sold out!

The 17th Verona Cattail Festival is only three months away. Don't miss out on the excitement this year. Discover the fun in helping old and new friends prepare for this event. The next Cattail Festival meeting is Tuesday, May 15 at the Verona Lions Club, 7 pm. There will be lots to discuss and decide. Come and enjoy the camaraderie. Everyone is welcome.

Trinity United Church is holding their Annual Plant sale on Saturday, May 19. There will be perennials as well as seedlings, rooted cuttings and houseplants. 9 am to 11 am, or until plants are gone. Verona Lions Center

Prince Charles Public School ia holding a fundraiser, a yard and perennial plant sale ,at PCPS, Saturday, May 19, 9 am - 2 pm. Chilli by the bowl and snacks available. Will be held in the gym if it is raining. Tables for rent $10. To rent a table or make plant donations please call 613-374-3682 or 613-374-1859.

Krista Hanna Thompson is chairperson for this year's Great Strides walk. This walk is raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and takes place on Sunday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Summerhill (Queen's University campus, near the corners of Arch and Stuart Streets). Everyone is welcome. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information call Krista, 613-372-2850.

Yoga classes with instructor Karen Holmes are being held in Bellrock. Karen's classes offer a therapeutic, gentle yet energizing form of yoga. Also coming, workshops on suspension-yoga (yoga with ropes) and restorative yoga. For further information for class times, contact Karen (613) 374-1303.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

Previous Verona News Column Issues

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