Byron Villager June 2025

Byron Cares Food Bank Working to Address Hunger The Byron Cares Food Bank is a local outreach ministry organized and supported by the five local churches. Together we can address hunger and social isolation in our community by continuing to meet the ever-growing demand for affordable, nutritious and accessible meals.

Knorr Rice Sidekicks Canned Vegetables Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Items needed: Jam Pasta sauce

If you wish to donate non-perishable items or gift cards, please do so during the Food Bank’s operating hours on Tuesday and Friday, 1 pm to 3 pm, at the Byron United Church at 420 Boler Rd. Please use the Boler Road entrance. Supporting the Quality and Growth of the Byron Optimist Sports Complex

The Byron Optimist Sports Complex is a superior venue for multiple events and Sports in the area. The complex provides a base for more than 80+ teams and 3000 athletes of all abilities. The complex supports events every day of the week from May to October, with more than 50,000 visitors a year. Always known as a top-quality venue for baseball, fastball, soccer, slo-pitch and other recreational groups as well as the Optimist Club of Byron Canada Day celebrations and fireworks. The Byron Sports Complex is run completely by volunteers and donations. There is no City of London funding for this facility. The Optimist Club of Byron supports the programs and events that run through this facility through fundraising activities throughout the year. Promotion of your business through the purchase of banner signage is a great opportunity to reach thousands of people and help continue the operation of this top-quality sports complex in Byron. For more information about event and park sponsorship opportunities, please contact Denise Pope at denise.pope@sympatico.ca or call her at 519-694-7056. Byron Filmmaker Documentary Premiere Colin Field, a long-time resident of Byron, recently returned to Fanshawe College to pursue filmmaking. His latest documentary is set to premiere at Wolf Performance Hall on June 6, in honour of D-Day called We Lend a Hand . The film sheds light on the 40,000 teenage girls in Ontario who, during the Second World War, volunteered on farms to support food production, playing a crucial role in the war effort. This documentary aims to bring attention to the resilience and contributions of these young women, ensuring their stories are remembered and honoured. For tickets: Welendahand.ca/events

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