BANCROFT – A memorial “celebration of life” service is planned Mon., Jan. 23, 2012 for the former owner of Ashlie’s Books in Bancroft Brian Cofell, who lived at Limerick Lake, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The Bancroft community is invited to celebrate his life at the 580 Club, at 168 Hastings St. N. (beside the Millennium Park) It begins at 7 p.m. There will be light refreshments.
United Way press release BELLVILLE – The United Way of Quinte announced a milestone accomplishment at the Jan. 20, 2012 Achievement Celebration held at the Empire Theatre. Representing the greatest increase in its fundraising in the last 10 years, the audience heard that the 2011 annual campaign hit $1,807,488 a 10 per cent increase over last year’s achievement of $1,636,268. “This number tells a story, it tells me that the people of the Quinte Region get it and they understand how to build community, what it means and how important it is to support...
COE HILL – There’s plenty of events planned for the Coe Hill legion over the next month or so: -Sat Jan 28th 2012: Jam Session commencing at 5.00 pm. Pot luck dinner. Small donation. Everyone is welcome. - Sun Jan 29th 2012: The Legion is resuming their monthly Meals commencing this date. Featured: Campfire Roast Loin of Pork, Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans, Side of Vegetable, Desserts, Tea and Coffee. Bar open. Price is Adults $10.00, Children under 10 $5.00. - Wed Feb 8th 2012 Bingo. Doors open at 12.00 noon Play at 1.00 pm...
COE HILL — The Coe Hills Girls are looking for children to sing in the annual village Santa Claus parade Dec. 17, 2011. Janet and Aimee say they are “going to be in the Christmas Parade this year and we would like to get some children to join us on the float to sing and throw out candy.” Anyone who is interested can post a message on the Coe Hill Girls Facebook page or email: jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com. “We would probably want to get together with the kids on Dec. 3rd to teach them the song...
Submitted by Marilyn Brickles COE HILL – After a very successful community meeting in September many interesting ideas and suggestions were put forward to the Legion executive by the crowd that attended so it’s time to act on the suggestions. The Legion has now secured four volunteer teachers, Ruth Burkitt to teach machine quilting, Cathy Trotter and Bev Meyers to teach folk art painting and Sheila Leuschener to teach watercolour. These ladies have a wealth of knowledge of their craft and are willing to share their expertise with anyone who would like to come...
COE HILL – Santa Claus is coming to town Dec. 17, 2011. The annual Coe Hill Santa Claus Parade is set to start at 12:30 p.m. and head through town. Organizer Rhonda Packard says anyone who wants to be part of the parade can check in at the Wollaston Township office for information or call 613-337-5731. Or just show up and join in the parade just before it starts.
COE HILL – The Bickles have cooked up $6,504 in cash for the Coe Hill legion – with more meals to come So far this year, Sheila, along with Jack and Nicole Bickle have served up the food in the legion hall. “Shiela is the main organizer and driving force behind the dinner events that are put on by the legion each month,” said Robert Woodley, who helps out at the dinners. The meals are always well attended. A total of 57 people took in a Thanksgiving Sunday brunch earlier this month. Another meal...
COE HILL – Last week’s free community Thanksgiving Dinner in the Wollaston Township Community Centre had a big turnout. Bancroft This Week reports 14 turkeys, 40 pounds of ham and 100 pounds of potatoes were served up in the hall, and delivered to 15 people at home on Oct. 7, 2011. The idea started with John Crawford, a member of the congregation of the pastoral charge of St. Ola, The Ridge and St. Andrew’s United Church. Last Thanksgiving a free turkey dinner was served. Donations were collected to help fund this year’s event. The...
COE HILL – Live music will kick off public use of the new Wollaston Township recreation pavilion. Local musicians plan a show at 7 p.m. Sat., Oct 8, 2011, under the $274,000 roof. Featuring: Coe Hill Girls, Pat Regan Band, Off the Cuff It’s a Non-Alcoholic Event Tickets $10 at the door, or in advance at The Hideaway andCoe Hill Cafe. Some chair available but you might like to bring your own to set up on the rink floor under the new roof. Look for information about the event at the 4 R Music...
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