Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

Written by: Jo Kuyvenhoven “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small.” The song and the story, both tell of the many pleasures that animals bring into our lives.  In our homes, they are good company. The purr of a cat, the thump of a dog’s tail...
Cemetery Service of Celebration and Remembrance

Cemetery Service of Celebration and Remembrance

The Trustees of Merrickville Union Cemetery invite everyone in the community to join them for the Annual Service of Celebration and Remembrance. The service, re-established last year after being put in disarray by the COVID 19 Pandemic, will be held outdoors on the...
Poetry on the Patio

Poetry on the Patio

Merrickville’s Rogue Poets presented an afternoon of “Poetry on the Patio” at the Stella Luna Gelato Café Saturday, August 26th.   A small, but appreciative audience, braved the threat of rain and enjoyed almost two hours of original poetry readings by four members of...
Cheque Presentation

Cheque Presentation

The Run Merrickville Organizing Committee donated $1000.00 to the Rideau Bridge to Canada group in Merrickville following the 2022 Run Merrickville virtual event. Race Director, Lori Reynolds presented the cheque to Audrey Bridge in support of the groups efforts to...
Run Merrickville Returns!

Run Merrickville Returns!

Run Merrickville is back! The organizing committee for Run Merrickville is thrilled to announce they are returning to an in-person format for the Merrickville Heritage Classic in 2023. The race date is April 29th, 2023. Registration is open and can be accessed through...
Food Cupboard Donation

Food Cupboard Donation

The Run Merrickville Organizing Committee donated $1500.00 to the Food Cupboard in Merrickville following the 2021 Virtual Run. Race Director, Lori Reynolds presented the cheque to Joanne Franey, Community Health Worker at Rideau Community Health Services.  The...