Port Williams news

Residents of Port Williams were involved in many ways over the Apple Blossom weekend. The Pancake Breakfast by the Men’s Group at the Baptist Church gave participants a hearty breakfast. Many village residents were involved in the Children’s Parade and the Grand Street Parade. Congratulations to the Lions Club for their beautiful float that won second prize as Most Outstanding.

There were over 50 people at our Royal visit Sunday afternoon. We had excellent music with Ken Bezanson and the Rand family, and Village Commission chair Lewis Benedict was the master of ceremonies.

The princesses introduced themselves then Queen Annapolisa Amanda Walker spoke briefly, as did our princess Katelyn Pulsifer, who gave a gift to her child attendant Sophia Lazaric.

Lion Jerry Atwater presented a cheque as our contribution to the festival. Sophia presented gifts to the princesses. On behalf of the Library Association, I presented Katelyn with a lifetime membership to the library. There was time for the princesses to mingle before they headed to Hantsport for supper.

Many more photos of the events of the weekend can be viewed online at the Village Photo Gallery on the Port Williams website www.portwilliams.com



The “History of Port Williams: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” will be presented by Ken Bezanson Tues., June 10 at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Community Centre. This talk is sponsored by the Port Williams Seniors' Club.



The Port Williams Health Auxiliary’s end-of-year pot luck supper will take place at the home of Audrey Ansems Tues., June 10 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.



At Play Group Thurs., June 12, members of the Baptist Church’s Anniversary Project Committee will be providing treats for the kids and munchies and drinks for the adults for a freewill offering. The closing party will be Tues., June 17. Play Group will resume in Sept.



There will be lots to do during Port Williams Days this year, including special events. A mock jail will start the weekend off Fri., June 13 with Democracy 250 Fireworks on the dyke at dusk.

The 9th annual Village Wide Yard Sale will be held Sat., June 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A canteen will be available adjacent to Stage 2 during the yard sale.

The library will be holding a 50th Anniversary Book Sale in front of the library. Tours of the Prescott House (with a special admission rate that includes cookies and lemonade) will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Fire Department’s chicken BBQ will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Children’s Parade will begin at 2 p.m. at the Feeds ‘n’ Needs parking lot.

The unveiling of a tribute to David Johnson at the Viewing Park (south end of bridge) will occur at 3:30 p.m. The day concludes with the Community Supper at the Community Centre from 4:30-6 p.m.



Baptist Church: On Tues. June 17 at 7 p m., Andy and Rebecca DesRoches, CBM missionaries in Kenya, will speak at the church. Come for dessert and to hear about their work in Africa.

“Avalanche Ranch” is the Daily Vacation Bible School program planned for the church this summer. Adult volunteers are needed. If you can help, please speak to Lisa Lazaric. Children age 5 to grade 5 are invited to attend. Come gather at the church each morning, Aug. 11-15, from 9 a.m. until noon for lots of fun, music, laughter and learning. Plan to attend, and bring your friends!

For more information, or to register, call the Church Office at 542-3495. See you there!

St. John’s Anglican Church: The Sunday School will have a yard sale Sat., June 14. For pick-up or drop-off of any donations, call Kim Cogswell at 542-9861.