LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWSby
by Linda Gerow

Christmas in July??? This event is unofficially celebrated as a holiday by many people. It is especially popular among the young. The event is mainly exploited as a marketing opportunity in the middle of the year to uplift the slack in the market situation. It is celebrated sometime during the month of July. There are many people who do not celebrate during this time and are reluctant to acknowledge the event in July. Even among those who mark this time, it is far less important than the Christmas in December. A Christmas in July dinner usually includes Christmas decorations, Christmas candles, colorful streamers, bonbons, Christmas hats and whistles. During the summer months in the northern hemisphere, the weather becomes increasingly warm and many people crave for the atmosphere of cooler temperatures, gift giving, and holiday spirit.

Lakeview Gardens Herbal Open House: Don't miss the open house at the Lakeview Gardens Saturday, July 14th. Their annual Herbal Open House is not to be missed. The day is dedicated to the versatility of herbs and gardening. Long established in the Innisfil community, Lakeview offers superb plants of all varieties, grown with loving care.

On September 15th the annual Onion Growing Contest will be held. Purchase a Spanish onion from Lakeview and compete for the top prize! For all information go to their website at www.lakeviewgarden centre.com or drop by to visit them at 1712 Killarney Beach Road. You can't meet nicer people than the Radcliffe's.

Grange Cafe: July 28th: The Grange Café is back!! It's bigger and better than ever. For information or to become involved, call Lefroy United Church at 705-456-2098 or contact Andrea at 705-436-2098.

Newfie Dinner/Dance: Mark your calendars for October 20th, when there will be a Newfie Dinner/Dance at the Lefroy Arena. Emmie is in charge of the festivities and she will be working over the summer to fine tune the entertainment, food and dance preparations. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are TBA. Keep watching this column for further updates.

Quote: An onion can make people cry but there's never been a vegetable that can make people laugh...Will Rogers