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Another author’s evening Friday, Sept. 23: Linda Hutsell-Manning

There’s another Author’s Evening set! Friday, Sept. 23, author Linda Hutsell-Manning will read from her latest — and her first! — adult novel That Summer In Franklin. This is open to all, no cost. We ask you consider a donation … Continue reading

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Fall feast Sept. 16

Fall feast! It’s apples and roast pork for our Sept. 16 mid-month dinner. Roast pork loin simmered in apple juice with mashed potatoes, parsnip and carrot medley, spinach salad with apples and blueberry vinagrette dressing and a lemon mousse for … Continue reading

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Bid euchre tourney Sept. 4

There’s a BID euchre tournament the first Sunday of every month at Colborne Legion. This Sunday, Sept. 4, register ($5 per player) by noon for an afternoon of play. Great prizes to be won! Light munchies served, too!

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Annual fish fry dinner Friday, Aug. 19!

It’s catch of the day at Colborne Legion Friday, Aug. 19. The annual fish fry also features oven-roasted potatoes, coleslaw, sliced fresh  tomatoes and cucumbers, tartar sauce and lemon wedges with a lemon shortcake dessert with ice cream is on … Continue reading

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Another Author’s Evening Sept. 23: Linda Hutsell-Manning

There’s another Author’s Evening set! Friday, Sept. 23, author Linda Hutsell-Manning will read from her latest — and her first! — adult novel That Summer In Franklin. This is open to all, no cost. We ask you consider a donation … Continue reading

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$500 in gift cards up for grabs

You can mix and match $500 worth of gift certificates if you win our Mix and Match draw! Win $500 worth of pre-paid “gift cards” for a whole host of name retailers. are available. The cards never expire and you … Continue reading

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We beat the heat with two new freezers

Great news on the freezer front!  The Ladies’ Auxiliary stepped up with a $1,000. Then, an anonymous patron contributed the balance for one new 15- and another 20-cubic-foot freezer. This makes all the difference for our homemade food preparations. We … Continue reading

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Trash nets treasure at Colborne Legion Aug. 13

COLBORNE — It was such fun participating the Aug. 13 community-wide annual Trash “n Treasures yard sale event! We worked our buns off. In fact, we ran out of buns for our burger, sausage and pea meal bacon offerings. Several … Continue reading

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Colborne Legion celebrates 80th anniversary: the torch is held high

Over 100 well-wishers gathered the afternoon of July 31 to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of Colborne’s Branch 187 of the Royal Canadian Legion.  [flagallery gid=21 name="Gallery"] By Patti May, President Royal Canadian Legion Branch 187, Colborne   … Continue reading

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Roast beef dinner Friday, Aug. 5

Isn’t summer the best? Fresh veggies, sun, being outdoors, all things to celebrate. For the Aug. 5 roast beef dinner we’ve added fresh corn on the cob, tomatoes, cucumber and onion salad with sour cream and fresh rye bread direct … Continue reading

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