Keene set to mark 185 years
Celebrations planned for special June weekend
A celebration of 185 Years in the Heart of Keene will be crammed into one special weekend in June as the history of Keene United Church is recognized with an enticing list of things to see and do.
The history of the congregation dates back to the 1820s and the arrival in Otonabee of European settlers and their assorted faiths. The current church was built for the Presbyterians in 1884 and the dedication service was held June 24, 1885. In 1927 it became the Keene United Church when the Methodist, Congregationalist and Presbyterian Churches of Canada united.
Celebrations begin with a coffee house and Open Mic session June 23, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring music with Stockdale Central and the CD release of gospel music by Sharon Doughty.
There will be a donation box at the door and treats will be available for a slight cost.
On June 24, the Anniversary Worship Service will be at 11 a.m., but come an hour early to schmoooze and view the photo displays.
A strawberry social will follow at noon.
Houses of OSM
Houses of Otonabee and South Monaghan will be featured at the next OSM Historical Society meeting.
An ambitious project to find old pictures or take new ones of all the houses in the township is being led by Val Crowley. If you can contribute to the project, contact Val at brianval[at]sympatico.ca.
The meeting is in the OSM Historical Society headquarters in the Keene library June 26, 7:30 p.m.
Reminders
• OSM Food Cupboard, Thursday, noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Keene United Church.
• Sentimental Journey, Saturday at 7 p.m., Keene United Church featuring the OSM choir and special guests Michael LeMoire, Brian Gowan and Indigo Chesser. Free will donation. A Keene United Church Concert Series event, in honour of the 185th Anniversary of the church.
• Animation Summer Camp for kids 8 to 12, Keene library, July 2 to 6, $100 per child. Call 705-2956814 or email keene_library[at]nexicom[dot]net to register by June 22.
• The deadline for OtonabeeSouth Monaghan grads to apply for the Keene Lions Scholarship
Journals of John Graham Weir
1918 June 11, Tues.
I was preparing ground for turnips. We find it difficult to get on with our work having so many visitors with automobiles. Some days two and three.
1918 June 12
This morning Lovina went with her nephew John Tennyson and his friends in his car to visit some friends in Belleville and Prince Edward County.
1918 June 13
This evening Lovina and the car load of Toronto friends returned from Prince Edward County and Belleville. Cold west wind all day.