Verona News

Published June 16, 2011

Don't be frightened by the sight of prehistoric animals at Prince Charles Public School this Tuesday, June 21st. The theme for this year's Verona Cattail Festival parade is Dinosaurs, Dragons and Ducks. Cameron, the Bog Lemming, who is the mascot for the festival, has invited the children to a Dress Up Day in the gym. The children will use their imagination and dress up in theme costume. Each child participating will be given a coupon for a special Cameron Treat and an invitation to be in the Festival Parade. Five children will each receive a pair of free Adult Day passes to the Festival.

Verona marsh in danger! Big corporation threatening to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. Can large furry bog lemming save the day? You will have to come to the Verona Cattail Festival to see how this all turns out. Verona's first musical "Buzztown" will debut at the festival and the casting call is out. 7 people for speaking parts and a chorus of adults and children is required. Ability to read music is not required. Auditions will be held Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Verona Lions Hall, Verona Sand Road. Come out and be part of a fabulous new musical about Verona by David Archibald. For more information contact Jennifer at 374-2199 or John at 374-2516.

The anticipation is building as the Verona Cattail Festival is only 6 weeks away. The next Festival Volunteer meeting is Tuesday, June 21. Volunteers are still needed to make this the best festival ever. Come find out what you can do to help. Lions Club Hall, 7 pm.

Sewers, you are invited to an old fashion sewing bee. The goal is to dress 1000 Haitian children in sundresses and shorts. Please bring your own sewing machine, tape measure and scissors. Fabric will be provided. The sewing bee will be held at Harrowsmith Free Methodist church from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday June 18. Come for the day or as long as you can. Lunch provided. For more information contact Linda Bates, Children of Haiti Group. 613-374-1307, goodwolf@sympatico.ca

Blueroof Farms presents the works of two very talented local artists. Kim Ondaatje displays"The Creative Process" which illustrates her works of the past 50 years. Louise Day will present "Flowers and Frost" her fine art photography. Saturday, June 28, 1 pm to 5 pm. After this date, viewing is by appointment only. A precaution is given to all visitors. The property is not safe for children, as it features deep-water ponds, river rapids and an old barn. If you bring children, you must assume all responsibility for their care and safety and watch them every moment. . For more information on the exhibits call 613-374-2147, www.bluerooffarm.com 6313 First Lake Road.

The Communications and Electronics "Vimy" Band is holding their Spring Concert on Friday, June 17.. Verona's very own Doug Boulter will be playing with the band. 7:30 pm. Salvation Army Citadel, 81 Centennial Drive, Kingston. Free admission.

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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