The Athol Recreation Centre

We will be hulling strawberries tonight (Tuesday June 27th) at the Athol Town Hall from 6-8 pm for the Strawberry Social this Wednesday June 28th 5-7 pm. If you can spare some time please come out and help.

Can you bake? We are still looking for baked good donations to be dropped off at the Athol hall anytime from noon- 5pm on Wednesday June 28th. Muffins, cakes, pies, cookies, bars, cupcakes…..anything that goes great with strawberries and ice cream.

Volunteers needed to hull strawberries on Tuesday June 27th from 6-8 pm at Athol Town Hall.

Donations of cakes, muffins, cupcakes etc needed. Please deliver to Athol Hall on Wednesday

June 28th from noon- 5pm

What to help with set up? Serving? or clean up? Let us know.

Email Glen at gwallis@rogers.com or call or text 613-846-0130

Event is 5-7 pm Wednesday June 28th

Do you want to:

• Put what you’re not wearing into the hands of someone who will?
• Find new treasures without spending money?
• Make new friends and keep textile waste out of landfills? 

Join us on Sunday, June 25th for a clothing swap!!

• Athol Town Hall- 1685 County Rd 10
• Drop in between 9am – 12pm
• Free to attend
• All bodies, identities and ages are welcome

Swap Guidelines

• Wash and dry all items beforehand. No underwear unless they are in unopened packaging.
• When deciding what items to bring, think quality over quantity. Not sure if an item in your wardrobe qualifies to be swapped? Ask yourself, “Would I give this to my best friend?”. If not, leave it out.
• If you’re not interested in swapping and just want to donate clothing, we request you donate directly to those organizations.
• Bring your own shopping bag
• Have fun!!

This event is brought to you by an Athol resident who reached out to partner with the Athol Rec Committee. If you have an idea and interested in partnering up, email us at atholrec@gmail.com.

Oh what a night!

The kids of Athol set the valley on fire last night at the first Athol Kids Dance Party.

With DJ Pat in a Hat and Assistant Liz laying down a mean playlist, more than 45 Athol kids between grades 3 – 8 brought the house down with their mad dance skills, intake of pop and chips, and dedication to a good ol’ fashion conga line.

Thanks to Jess Gibeau of Cherry Valley for reaching out to the Athol Rec Committee to partner on the dance, and to the many parents and community members who volunteered. We’re not sure who had more fun; the kids, the parents reminiscing about their first dance, or the mom who took salsa lessons from one of the young dancers.

Do you have an idea for a community event and want to learn how the Athol Rec Committee can support your? Email us at atholrec@gmail.com

Mayor Steve Ferguson and Councillor Sam Branderhorst invite Athol ward residents to a community conversation on Wednesday, May 31.

They will share ward-specific updates and information before opening the floor so that attendees can discuss topics of interest in their area.

This event is the second in a series of community conversations in wards across Prince Edward County in 2023. Last month, Mayor Ferguson and Councillor John Hirsch met with residents of South Marysburgh ward.

The upcoming conversation will take place at the Athol Town Hall (1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley) from 7-9 pm. If there is a particular topic you wish to discuss at the upcoming event, please send an email in advance to Joy McLeod, Executive Assistant to Mayor Ferguson, at jmcleod@pecounty.on.ca.

Community conversations will take place in every ward in 2023. The location and date of future meeting will be announced three weeks in advance. Sign up to receive updates from the County and follow the municipality on Facebook or Twitter.

Have an idea for an event and just need a space to do it? Reach out and

let’s see if we can make it happen!

Kids dance party for all Athol kids and those who attend Athol-South Marysburgh Public School!

😃Kids grades 3-8
😀Free to attend
😃 Cash snack bar
😀 DJ and party lights

There is a capacity so you will be a need to RSVP to atholrec@gmail.com

This is being hosted by parents of ASM. To volunteer, send us an email!

The wonderful Cherry Valley Women’s Institute is back with their pie sale on Saturday May 20th starting at 9am until all the pies are gone and it will be fast!!! Please come out and support these wonderful women who do some many wonderful things in our community.

After 2 Scrabble Games interrupted by a wonderful potluck lunch, the combined highest score winner was Carol Hobbs (centre) with a score of 396, followed by past champ Angela Adams(left) with 369 and Barb Callaghan in 3rd place with 360. It shoud be noted that the 4th place winner with a score of 359 was Sarah Vader, closely followed by Chole Peterson at 357.

Big thanks to members of the Athol Recreation Committee for bringing back this wonderful event. Left to right Chair Alison Kelly, Vice Chair Robin Snip, Treasurer Stephanie Cressman, standing member Susan Wallis and Secretary Nancy Cherwinka.

Stay tuned for more exciting events!