Verona News

Published March 22, 2012

OK it's official. Robins have been spotted, flocks of geese are flying overhead and I have been half-heartedly bitten by the first mosquito of the season. Yes, spring is here and Verona is ready. Flower barrels are being dusted off for the third annual Flower Barrel Competition and two Verona festival meetings are under our belt. This year is shaping up for another exciting year for Verona. Stay tuned to this column for more updates.

It's movie night at the Free Methodist Church, Saturday March 24 at 7 pm. The movie is "Courageous" The website http://www.courageousthemovie.com reviews the movie saying, "Filled with action-packed police drama, COURAGEOUS is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Viewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying, and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children." Admission is free. Adults only. No children. Popcorn provided. Bring your own soft drinks.

Bingo! The Verona Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus are cohosting Bingo on Monday, March 26 at 7 pm. The doors and canteen open at 6 pm. Early bird game starts at 6:50 pm.. The prizes for each of the 12 regular games are meat packages.value of $25.00. Verona Lions Hall.

The next meeting for the Rural Women's Group is Wednesday, March 28. The meetings are held at Southern Frontenac Community Services, Transportation is available. Please call in advance to arrange it. For more information, please contact: Kate Hulton, Family Services Coordinator at 613-376-6477 or toll free: 1-800-763-9610

Stuff the Cruiser! The Ontario Provincial Police are holding a Food Drive to support the Southern Frontenac Community Services Food Bank. The OPP will park a cruiser at Reid's Foodland in Verona on Saturday, March 31 from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring your non-perishable food items and help stuff the cruiser full.

Win a ham! Play Ham Bingo at Prince Charles Public School on Wednesday, April 4. There will be cash prizes as well. There will also be a raffle table with great items just in time for Easter. Proceeds are going towards the upcoming Grade 8 year-end trip. Doors open at 6:30 pm, games begin at 7 pm.

Student volunteers are needed. A community garden is planned for a one acre empty lot next to the Grace Centre in Sydenham. Student volunteers ( ages 14 to 18) will have an opportunity to participate in a project that will encourage community involvement, while supporting two key SFCSC community programs for seniors and low income households (Adult Day Services and the SFCSC Food Bank). There will be three phases involved - designing ,implementing and promoting a community garden. Students will have access to adult consultants at each phase to help guide them through the project. Every hour that a student volunteers during the campaign counts as part of their 40 hours of community service! For more information contact Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation at 613-376-6477

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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