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Clothes swap starts at 7pm

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Friday May 16th

Games Night Tonight

 starting at 7:30 pm

Saturday May 17th 

Cherry Valley Women’s Institute 

Pie Sale starts at 9 am and ends when all the pies are gone!

and

Athol Recreation Yard Sale

9am – 12pm

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Thank you to Athol Recreation Committee Member John McKinnon

for bringing this event to our attention:

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No charge to participate.

A donation back to Athol Recreation appreciated.

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Games Night is on this Friday May 16th.  

Start the long weekend off right with a few games of cards, board games,

ping-pong and more.  

All are welcome.  Fun starts at 7:30 pm.

Please note this is an adult only event.

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Some of our wonderful volunteers: Left to right from back. Michelle, Bonnie, Cheryl, Linda, Carol (event leader), Susan. Seated: Kato, Janet and Celia (Deborah, Billy, Brian, Don & David not pictured)

The Athol Recreation Centre was transformed last Wednesday afternoon into a lovely tea room by event leader  and recreation committee member Carol King of Cherry Valley along with a divine ensemble of volunteers.  Home-baked  scones, local preserves, clotted cream  and tea  were served to a group of lovely ladies and a few stately gentleman.  Music was graciously provided by Celia Sage on the piano and by Janet Davies who sang a few proper “tea” appropriate tunes.  Lovely prizes were donated by Carol and were raffled off to 2 lucky winners!    All profits from the event  will go to support a music program at our local elementary school.

Lovely table settings.

Freshly polished silver.

Lovely hat made by Carol King and raffled off to the lucky winner!

Divine tables awaiting their guests.

Delicious scones home-baked by volunteers.

Lovely server Cheryl in her best pearls.

Some “Fascinating” guests!

Our delightful pianist Celia Sage.

Birthday girl, Susan (left) celebrates with a cup of tea!

Our youngest ” tea totaler”.

The dramatic Janet Davies of Cherry Valley singing a few tunes!

A full house!

Dainty bone china.

Lovely ladies from the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute enjoy the afternoon.

THANK YOU to ALL who supported this event!

A warm thank you to all our wonderful bakers with a special thank you to MaryAnn Saunders, Cherry Valley resident and pastry chef who donated dozens and dozens of her lovely home-baked scones!

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Sale begins at 9am on

Saturday May 17th at the Athol Town Hall.

Sale ends when all the pies are gone…….so act fast!  

Remember what they say, “the early bird gets the pie!”

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Special Thanks to Katie Grist from Nature Maid for putting on such a wonderful and

educational workshop on the powers of “green” and “earth friendly” cleaning products

this past April 27th at the Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley.

All who attended went home with “green” cleaning products and great ideas on how to

keep their homes earthly friendly, smelling great and CLEAN!

For those who were not able to attend we are hoping to have another workshop in the future.

In the meantime here are a couple of Katie’s green cleaning recipes for you to try at home.

 Nature Maid Cedarwood/Bergamot Dusting Aid:

1\2 cup Murphy’s Oil Soap

3\4 cup water

10 drops Bergamot essential oil

6 drops Cedarwood essential oil

Measure out your Murphy’s oil  and water and funnel into a squirt bottle.  Add you essential oils.  Attached squirt attachment and shake.  Use on all wooden furniture.  Spray and wipe off promptly with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Nature Maid Herbal Air Freshener

4 sage leaves crushed

2 bay leaves crushed

2 teaspoons lavender buds

1 cinnamon stick

Combine herbs in a mason jar.  Pour 1 cup of witch hazel over herbs.  Let steep for 3 days.  After 3 days strain through a coffee filter into a spray bottle.  Top with 1\2 cup of water and use as you would any aerosol room deodorizers or linen spray.

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Clothes swap starts at 7pm

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