Debbie Lingen

Verona News

by Debbie Lingen
debbie@lingens.com


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Published November 21, 2013

Do you enjoy decorating Christmas trees? There are a few trees available for decorating in a festive style at the Christmas in the Village event that will be held on November 30. Eleven Christmas Trees will be decorated and then lit up in a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. Then spend the rest of the day with the family for the free davlong celebrations. Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere as children participate in creating holiday crafts and play holiday games while enjoying snacks and listening to holiday music. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will drop by and provide photo opportunities. The adults can keep buss with card and board games. Outside, the Verona Cattail Train will be running as well as mini- golf. The VCA will serve a delicious Chili dinner and hot dogs. In the evening Crooked Wood will provide the indoor entertainment and outside there will be firepits for roasting marshmallows and thousands of Christmas lights to view. Verona Lions Centre. Verona Sand Road. To reserve a Christmas tree and for more in formation on the day's events, log onto www.vourverona.com for full contest rules or call me at 613- 374-2091

Yes, miracles do happen and they're happening at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre. The theatre is presenting "Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical", the perennial story of the little girl who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. There will be several surprise guest appearances to add to this very enjoyable family story. Tickets are available at Verona Hardware, Asselstine Hardware, Local Family Farms and Verona Drug Mart. Evening show times arc November 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7 pm and a matinee December 1 at 2 pm.

101 Nativity Scenes is back by popular demand. You will be delighted with all the beautiful nativity scenes and this year every child can make their very own nativity to take home. Friday November 22, 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, from 1pm to 3pm, free admission and refreshments. Every 20th guest will receive a prize. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Rd 38 and VVhitelake Rd.

Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out to enjoy "Winter Wonderland" Monday, November 25 at 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. The evening will start off with entertainment by Jillian and Carol Kenny . Guest speaker will Nancy Turner. Admission is S5 in advance or at the door. For more information, please contact 613 374-1232.

Christmas for Kids is holding a bottle drive on Saturday, November 30. They will be located at the Verona Foodland starting at 10 am. The Christmas for Kids Campaign is in full swing. This Verona Community Association sponsored program works closely with Prince Charles Public School to make sure that no child is left off Santa's list. To raise funds for this cause, collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, new books or new clothes can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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