What’s Happening with the Byron Optimists by Ken Payne July 1, CANADA DAY. Yes, once again we celebrated Canada Day at the Sports Complex with entertainment for the kids and a HUGE fireworks display at dusk. Perfect weather helped bring out a large crowd to enjoy the festivities. Book and Puzzle Sale – September 14 at the Komoka Market. There is a great selection for your leisure time. Our Club has been approved to Adopt Jorgenson Park. With this approval, we are responsible for at least two cleanup days per year. The Club is hosting a Pickle Ball Tournament Saturday, September 7, 8:15 am – 1:30 pm at the Byron Optimist Community Centre. Thanks to all of the community support, all spaces are full. Proceeds from the tournament will go to Childcan. We invite you to come out and cheer on the players. Four Spaghetti Dinners will be hosted by the Sports Complex Fundraising Group and the first one is on Wednesday, September 11, from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Byron Legion. Tickets are $16 pp, children seven and under are free. Proceeds to support the upgrading of the Sports Complex facilities. More information is on the Byron Optimist web page www.byronoptimist.ca Byron Reunion – Saturday, September 28th
Byron Villager Issue #93 Sept 2024 Your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and produced Byron Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Content Managers: Lynne WIlliams, Barb Botten Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Delivery Ambassador: Nippy Watson Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at Barb@villagerpublications.com Missing: Leo the cat is terribly missed by his family after disappearing in early August from the Optimist Park area in Byron. If you have any information, please contact Jordanne at 519-319-6512. Thank you, Byron!
Byron reunions hold a special place in our hearts for many reasons. It offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with old friends, allowing us to catch up with people we may have lost touch with over the years, a chance to reminisce, rekindle old friendships and see how everyone’s lives have evolved. There will be an art raffle featuring pieces from local artists and a really interesting “Did You Know” trivia sheet. Gate receipts and all proceeds after expenses will be divided amongst the Byron Public Schools for their sports programs. Admission is $20 at the door. In addition to reconnecting with friends and neighbours that evening, you’ll have the chance to speak with representatives from the Byron War Memorial Project, which is well underway. This project has been in development for many years, and now a dedication date of November 2025 is within reach. Since 2007, Rev. Frank Mantz and his committee, including former Mayor Ed Holder, have been dedicated to establishing a larger venue for Remembrance Day services. The monument will be placed in a prominent and accessible location, within a roundabout, where it will serve as a lasting tribute to those who served, particularly in the London/Byron community, and a reminder to visitors of Springbank Park. This has been a long and challenging journey, making this progress all the more exciting. If you feel inspired to support this initiative, you can contribute to the project and be part of this meaningful and permanent tribute. Donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt. The Byron Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 28th, at 6 pm at the Byron Legion. Byron.ca
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