b'fresh baked scones, homemade jams and various good-ies. Always a welcome stop to relax and recharge during the tour.The generous business sponsors in our town deserve a special mention as they continue to support this event yearafteryear.Theirsponsorshiphelpsoffsetcosts incurredtorunthetour.Visitportperryhousetour.ca/sponsors to see where our support comes from. A big Another wonderful tour! thankyoutotheFocusandalloftheNorthDurham media for assisting in getting the word out.ThegorgeousweatheronSaturdaySeptember21,Each September, as people return to their fall routines, greeted over 100 volunteers and 400 visitors for the annu- there are so many local activities that can keep people al Port Perry House Tour. Each year generous homeown- busy. We sincerely thank each and every person for taking ers open their homes and gardens for this great cause. time out of their busy schedules to support the Port Perry Thisyearhadsomethingforeveryone.Bighomes,House Tour. As with most fundraising events, this could cozyhomes,centuryhomes,newbuilds,renovatednot happen without a lot of work behind the scenes. The homes, a nature retreat, and a special peek inside theOutreach Committee of Port Perry/Prince Albert United historic Piano Inn. Each stop had beautiful floral arrange- Churches would be thrilled to welcome new members to ments provided by local florists. the Port Perry House Tour Committee. Planning will begin Over the last 11 years, this tour has helped raise overin January for the 2020 tour. If youre considering having $120,000 for five charities that support the residents ofyour home on the tour, or would like to contribute in other North Durham: North House, Big Brothers Big Sistersways, please contact info@portperryhousetour.caNorthDurham,CommunityCareScugog,JoannesSave the date! Well see you next year on Saturday House, YWCA Second Stage. September 19, 2020! TheauditoriumofPortPerryUnitedChurchwasShelley Bertrim and Tracy Nickleford, transformed into a cafe where visitors stopped to enjoyPort Perry House Tour Committee, Special to Focus on ScugogIts Budget Blinds10 THANNIVERSARYand we want to share the celebration! FOR EVERY WINDOW COVERING PURCHASED FROM NOVEMBER 1 - 30 WE$ 10 WILL DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES.A style for every point of view - and raising money for great causes. 905-213-2583 Free In-Home Joe & Cathy Gibson, Blackstock Consultationwww.budgetblinds.com/portperry16 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2019'