This is National Volunteer Week. Thank you to all the volunteers in Verona and surrounding area who so generously devote their time and energy into volunteering. Verona is a wonderful place to live because of your generosity and efforts. Stop and take a moment to pat yourself on the back. You so richly deserve our thanks.

Verona is a buzz with activity for the next two weeks. Buckle your seat belts. Here we go.

The Annual Flea market is at North Frontenac Arena, 4299 Area Boundary Rd Tables available. Contact Jim Stinson. 613-374-2177 Saturday April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Starting this weekend, Verona will be filled with music. Trinity United Church will host a musical extravaganza. Conductor Carol Ramer will lead " Melodia Monday" a group of 20 singers. They will sing a versatile program ranging from jazz to pop, spirituals, madrigals and classical pieces. Tickets $5.00 at door. Saturday April 25 Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Lakeview Gospel Assembly presents a Gospel Concert with the Old Hims. Sunday April 26. Starts at 6 p.m.

Join Sisters by Heart for a very special evening,. The Theme is " Showers of Blessing" The two guest speakers will be Brenda Haggett and Sharon Sole. Guest musicians are Lori and Katie Domen. Door prizes. Bring a friend or two. Tickets $ 5.00 available in advance or at the door. For information call Darlene at 613 -374-1232. Verona Free Methodist Church, Monday April 27th 7 to 9 p.m

Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation is holding their next small business workshop. The topic is How your Business can profit from the Emerging Green Economy.. Please RSVP for this free event at 613-372-1414 or e-mail dave@frontenaccfdc.com. Wednesday April 29, 7 to 8:30 P.M. at the Lion's Club, Sands Rd

Shakespeare will be at Sharbot Lake. Midsummer Night's Dream is presented by the North Frontenac Little Theatre It is a delightful, funny and witty play. This was Inie's vision to bring us the bard. Let's all share in her vision and attend this wonderful production. Tickets are on sale at Verona Rona, Gray's Grocery, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. Dates of play: Thursday April 30th to Saturday May 2nd at 7:30 p.m.and Sunday May 3rd at 2 p.m. Sharbot Lake High School Auditorium.

The Verona Community Association had their April meeting and plans are afoot for a great summer. Joyce Casement is coordinating " Music in the Park" which will feature musical entertainment at "McMullen by the beach" for one Sunday each month starting in June. More exciting details to follow.

Thank you to Laina Lees for solving the mystery sounds in the marsh. Laina also hears these lovely chirps and squeaks from Cameron Bog . The sounds come from Spring Peepers, a type of chorus tree frog. Spring is the only time of the year we hear them. Only the males can make the sound and they are attracting mates. This week I was thrilled to also hear the loons. They are back!

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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