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What I Carry With Me - Virtual Book Launch Thursday,

• February 16, 2023 7pm-8pm. Carol A. Stephen will read from her new book, What I Carry With Me. Using various poetic forms, this collection unveils the powers of the lyric and narrative in a collection that is sure to inspire. This event is free and will take place over Zoom.

Winter Tracks & Traces

• Saturday, February 25, 2023 and Saturday, March 18, • 2023 10am-3pm. The winter months are a wonderful time to be • out in the woods. Explore the trails through sensory walks and learn to identify birds and mammals through their tracks and other traces, like scat, feathers, and nests. This community event is FREE and open to all. Warm beverages will be provided.

Congratulations to OPP & Fire hockey teams on a suc- • cessful food drive this past weekend! Shout out to Tom, our mailman, for his extended hours this past few weeks as he delivers our parcels and mail, no matter the weather! • a quick clean up at the Sydenham Vet.

If you lost your female beagle she is now at the KHS after

H A rr OWS m ITH

Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com

And a Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

• Harrowsmith S and A Club are hosting a New Year’s Eve • party at 4041 Colebook Road, Harrowsmith, Ontario. Cocktails at 8pm. Music from 9pm – 1am by the Three Amigos with a DJ during breaks. Munchies and party favors provided and a buffet before midnight. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased by December 27th. To purchase email harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com bv ETFS or call Steve or Penny at 613-549-2937.

Thanks to Gilmour’s at 38 and the Centex Gas Station • in Harrowsmith. They collected $169.85 for the local food bank last week. A special thanks to the person who added a

Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net

Cancelled! Wilmer United Church Christmas Eve Service • has been cancelled • and 7pm.

Longest Night Service December 21 at Inverary United Church at 7:00 pm.

Christmas Eve Services: Battersea United Church at 4pm

New Year’s Day Service will be a joined service of Batter- • sea United and Inverary United at Battersea at 9:15am.

• January 6, 2023.

Open Mic returns to Inverary United Church Hall on Friday

Winter Parking Restrictions began December 1. Remem- • ber! There is no over night parking on township roads between midnight and 7am.

Rotary Calendars displaying local photography and of- • fering 312 chances to win $15,000 in prizes are available at Inverary Pharmasave, Mrs Garrett’s Bake Shop, Neil’s Flowers, & Limestone Creamery. Great as Christmas gifts. For info call Darlene at 613-353-1142. Help Rotary to help others!

Eyeglasses & Hearing Aides! Storrington Lions Club is • collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aides. Join the Storrington Lions Club! Offering fun, friendship and a sense of purpose – become a Lion.

Creekside Bar & Grill renovations are complete and the • restaurant is now re-opened.

Hall Rentals: Inverary Church Hall – contact Judy Borovs- • kis 353-1768 or cell: 613-545-5017. Battersea Church hall – contact Roberta Smith 353-2846

Season’s Greetings everyone! Regardless of your beliefs • at this time of year, it is a time of love, caring, and sharing. Thanks to everyone who made the December Food Bank/ Christmas Hampers such a success. Thanks to all who donated warm hats, mitts, socks and other winter apparel. Those needs continue. Giving and Receiving offers the same results – a simple way to lift the spirits of everyone.

OmPAH

Linda Rush 613-479-2570 lindarush@yahoo.com

Sad news in North Frontenac. Gerry Martin passed away • on the weekend after a brief illness. He served on the township council since 2010. He was a fine man who served his community with integrity and care. Our condolences to his family.

If you have not yet visited the Christmas Light Display, make a point of doing so soon. The lights are on from dark to 9:00. The last night to see the lights is Dec. 30. Remember that your donations help to make this event happen.

It is a winter wonderland outside. When walking through • the forest and looking up, it is like looking at the sky through lace. Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to you all. See you in 2023.