Slow start to spring in Buckhorn and area, gardeners hear
The spring luncheon happened again at that church by the locks – St. Matthew/St. Aidan. The community was there to enjoy a lovely meal prepared by church ladies and the presentation by Vicki and to support the mission of the church.
Rev. Glenn Empey opened the afternoon stating what this small church has donated to local outreach activities. The Buckhorn School Breakfast Program, Cameron House, support for ministry in the Arctic, the clean water project for Pikangikum in northwest Ontario, Lakefield community food bank, Trent Lakes Outreach Buckhorn, Trent Lakes Community Care, Victim Services, Peterborough are among some of the charities receiving the $4,000 donated by this church. The parish also contributes to local Trent Lakes Christmas and Easter hamper programmes as well as food goods for the local food bank during the year.
Plus, this church as do all parishes throughout the Diocese of Toronto, contributes annually to the work and ministry of the diocese. In addition to the direct outreach projects mentioned St. Matthew/St. Aidan will also contribute more than $9,000 in 2018 as its assessment to the diocese which includes support for numerous outreach ministries within TrentDurham and throughout the diocese.
Vicki started her spring talk telling us that plants aren’t growing as quickly and lively as usual. First March hit and April was cloudy. When there isn’t enough sunlight in a growing greenhouse it doesn’t allow plants to grow at normal speed. She predicts that plants will be strong and healthy but not lush. Garden centres are full of spring flowers.
With her she brought primula, English daisies, ranunculus, stock and pansy to design a stunning display.
Plant and Bake Sale
And, yes, here they are again. St. Matthew-St. Aidan Anglican Church invite you to their Annual Plant and Bake Sale May 26 at 9 a.m. There will be a good selection of perennial favourites. Tasty homemade baked goods will also be available. Come and get it!
Knox Presbyterian Ladies
The Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid is pleased to be hosting a meet and greet with Faith Liyena on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 770 Lakehurst Road, Lakehurst, Ontario. Faith is the director of Faith Orphanage Foundation in Zambia, Africa.
The Ladies Aid supports the Foundation with the sewing of dresses and knitted goods for the orphans in Faith’s care. Anyone who is interested in the Faith Orphanage Foundation is invited to the meet and greet on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church 770 Lakehurst Road, Lakehurst, Ont.
Dog Park
There are local residents interested in establishing a dog park in the Buckhorn area. They have been meeting as a group discussing the need for a location, fencing, signage, obtaining signatures from interested residents and businesses. They have discussed the perks such a facility would provide to tourists and residents in the area. If you are interested, contact Sandi at sandi.dogwood@gmail.com.
Calendar:
Spring Craft Show, BCC, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Woodworking, Home and Garden Décor, Clothing, Jewelry and more! Admission $5 Children 12 and under free. Free Parking, free Shuttle Bus