How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days. - John Burroughs

The countryside is turning colourful and the autumn calendar is filling up quickly.

Prince Charles Public School is holding its Open House on Thursday September 24. There will be a free BBQ from 6 to 7 pm. Classroom visits will be held from 7 to 7:30 pm.

Old Hims with his own Belleville Trio will be playing Country Gospel. Friday Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m., Country Church, Hartington.

The Farmer's Market is the place to be this Saturday, September 26. Start your morning with breakfast at The Lions' Pancake Breakfast. 3 sausages, 1 drink, all you can eat pancakes with real maple syrup for only $ 6.00. 8:30 am to 1 pm. Lion's Club. Special thanks to sponsors Bravo Restaurant, Brooks IGA, Mom Restaurant and Riverdell Golf Course. Proceeds go to Verona Lions Charity Projects and Trinity United Church. After you fill up on pancakes, venture outside and visit the Farmers' Market where local produce is still available and a full marketplace of vendors features a plethora of crafts and homemade goodies. A great way to spend your Saturday!

A Halloween Dance and Silent Auction! Exciting news for this year's fundraiser for Christmas for Kids. Everyone is invited to come in costume. There will be prizes for Best Costumes and other events. This is going to be a fun night! Buffet included. $15.00 per person. The dance will be held at Rivendell Golf Course. October 24, starting at 7 pm. Tickets available now at Verona Hardware.

What is Christmas for Kids? Verona Christmas for Kids was founded in 2000. It was designed to show the community's love and concern by collecting money to buy special presents for specific kids (from baby through high school) in families who are struggling to keep afloat. Every year, the Christmas for Kids Coordinator arranges a shopping trip to choose presents with each child in mind. The presents - stylish warm clothing, books, puzzles, games and stuffed toys - are gaily wrapped and grouped by family for surprise delivery.

Play euchre on October 1. Lunch is at noon, euchre at 1 pm. Cash prizes and lunch all included for $2.00. Bellrock Community Centre 613-374-5426

A big hearty Verona congratulations to Ted Lansdell who is celebrating his 90 birthday on Oct 4th.

The Quilting Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at Trinity United Church in Verona from 9 am till noon. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to join the group, whether a seasoned quilter or a beginner. They have lots of patterns and ideas and there are always people to help with advice. Workshops are given on occasion. For more information call Ann McDougall at 613 374-2516.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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