Verona News

Published June 20, 2012

The Verona Cattail Festival is only 6 weeks away. One big part of the festival, The Classic Car Show is moving to the Verona Lions Center, to larger, more spacious grounds.This is the 17th year for the car show and what started as a 40 car event has blossomed into a huge, immensely popular annual event at the festival with over 150 classic beauties. Come see cars your great grand parents drove. Cars from every decade, from 1910 to present, will be represented. If you have a golden oldie that you want to enter in the Car Show contact Ed at 613-374-2966 for more details. As for me, I will join the rest of the crowd and come view these fascinating vehicles. Visit The Classic Car Show at the Verona Lions Center on Sunday, August 12 from 10:00 am to 3 pm.

The Portland District and Area Heritage Society presents its 10th Annual Old-Fashioned Strawberry Social (homemade shortcake biscuits made from a heritage recipe, with real whipped cream and luscious strawberries) on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall. $6 for adults, $3.00 for kids under 12; coffee, tea or cold drink included.

Bellrock Community Center is hosting a performance by Plastic Paddy. Admission is free-will offering. Snacks available at the concert. Friday June 22 at 7pm.

Canada Day is coming and it's always great fun celebrating in Harrowsmith. The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic club is looking for volunteers for Canada Day Celebrations. Volunteers can work an hour or as many as they choose. Contact: Kim Gow 613-372-0018 or Dan Bell 613-372-1910 for information.

St. Paul's United Church. Harrowsmith is holding their annual Strawberry and Turkey Social on Saturday, June 23 from 4:30-6:30. They will be serving turkey, salads, buns, condiments, fresh strawberries and cake. Adults $12.00, Children $6.00. Take-out is available

It's almost here! The Lion's Club Jamboree will be arriving for three evenings of great fun and games - Thursday to Saturday, July 5, 6 and 7. There will be games of chance, great Bingo prizes, famous Jamboree Burgers and fries along with a fantastic midway. Canteen opens at 6 PM, other activities start at 6 pm.

The Verona Family Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 11am to 2pm at Verona [Rock] Lake. The Verona Cattail Express will also be at this event to give free rides. Prizes for all kids under 16 who catch a fish. Free BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks. Bring your boat or fish from the dock. No barbed hooks. For this event, Canadian residents do not require a fishing license. Please pre-register with Linda Bates at 613-374-1307 to reserve your spot! This is a free event brought to you by Frontenac Stewartship Council and the Verona Community Association. Join them for another fun Family Fishing Day!

Debbie Lingen

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

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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