By Patricia Dawson Come out for a fun night of darts at the Beaverton Legion. Tuesday nights are for men's darts, Thursday nights are for ladies' darts, and mixed darts take place on Friday nights. All start at 6:45 p.m. The address is 517 Mara Road, and the weekly play fee is $2. They are looking for full-time players and spares. If you're interested, call 705-426-1852. Bring the family for a fun holiday craft and bake sale, which will be taking place at the Oakwood Lions Ma

by Faye Ashton I hope each of you was able to be thankful for the gifts received this year. We have all complained about this dry summer, but I keep thinking about all the severe storms that didn’t hit us. A reason to be thankful My brother Jerry journeyed from Hanover for a few days' visit with his sisters Pat and me. A long journey, but he travelled quite often when Mom and Dad were still here. We had the best surprise when our Grandson Donavon and Wife Ashlin of Wisconsin

by Pat Asling Well, it’s been rather quiet this week, giving us time to consider all that needs doing to prep for Autumn. Those frosty nights sure had many worried and a few gardeners did lose some tomatoes and other tender vegetables and flowers. It seems that those in town were hit harder than those of us who live on the hills outside! The clear nights also gave us the opportunity to really see the Hunter moon in all its glory for several nights in a row, and at a time when

by Faye Ashton October has many birthdays and wedding anniversaries for our family, but I’m sure that’s the case for many families in our...

By Patricia Dawson Standing together on World Homeless Day, come and celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Place Called Home on World...

by Pat Asling Hasn’t it been loverly! I suppose we can’t expect it to last, but it would be nice if it did. Because it’s so nice, I keep...

by Faye Ashton It seems unbelievable that these are the last few days of September, with October quickly approaching. The quarter moon,...

By Patricia Dawson The Thankful Hearts fundraising walk will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, at 1:30 p.m., at Ross Memorial Hospital...

by Pat Asling What more could be asked for than a continuation of the weather we experienced this past week? A good soaking rain and...

by Faye Ashton The much-prayed-for rain is now falling with thunder and lightning to supply the nitrogen our soil needs. It was truly...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family to the fairy tale corn maze Crusade on September 26th. This takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m....

by Pat Asling Only birthday celebrations this week! Firstly, a big congratulations to Fred Wilson, who conquered 93! Still active,...

by Patricia Dawson Come out to the Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market on September 20th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 47 Mansfield Street, in...

by Pat Asling There were quite a few celebrations of various types again this week! We start with Geoff Carpentier, our outstanding...

by Faye Ashton The Bethesda Reach Women’s Institute is once again having its annual Fall Fashion and Dessert Show at the Senior Centre,...

by Pat Asling Before proceeding, I must make a clarification. A week or so ago, I mentioned Joan and Rod Sine and the contribution they...

By Faye Ashton The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is once again having its annual Fall Fashion and Dessert Show at the Seniors’ Centre,...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family to the Beaverton Fall Fair, happening September 12th to 13th, for a weekend of country vibes,...

by Pat Asling Sunday, the last day of August! Well, it sure felt more like November these last couple of mornings when the temps were +6C...

by Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions are selling 55 pound bags of fall fertilizer 7-27-27 for $50 with free delivery to your home in late...