b'A bonnet full of money donatedTo the Editor,A massive thank you to all that came out to participate (or spectate!) in this years Port Perry Easter Bonnet ParadeCanada Day & Contest put on by the Church Chicks United of the Port Perry United Church. Celebrations 2023 We are pleased to report that $1909.75 was raised- and hasThe Township of Scugog celebrates Canada Day 2023 been given to Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham. The event hadin Palmer Park! Join us Saturday July 1 for unforgetta-174 participants this year all of which received a prize ribbonble fun and entertainment. Our celebrations kick off at courtesy of long time ribbon sponsor and first time judge,10:30 a.m. with a parade through Historic Downtown Karen Staniland of The Kids Cupboard consignment storePort Perry, featuring our annual Vettes for Vets, along on Queen Street. Many thanks go to the incredibly generouswith antique cars, community groups, fife and drum, Ken Koury of The Nutty Chocolatier as well as contestpipe bands, and more. While the parade ends in Palmer judges Mayor Wilma Wotten and Jonathan Van Bilsen. Park, the fun has only just begun! After opening cer-This event is done in conjunction with Scugog schools,emonies, the day is packed full of live performances, Creative Hat Day, an initiative started by Church Chickactivities in the Kids Zone, incredible food and artisan and R.H. Cornish teacher, Amy Grills. Thank you to thevendors, and tons of exciting, inclusive events for the students at Cartwright, S.A. Cawker, Greenbank, Princeentire family. The night ends with an unforgettable fire-Albert, R.H. Cornish, Good Shepherd and The Childrensworks show over Lake Scugog at 10 p.m. You will not House Montessori School! want to miss out!Lastly, thank you Mary Ann and your crew there at FocusVisit scugogtourism.ca/canadaday and follow @on Scugog. The exposure you give us in your magazinetwpofscugog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to means that people show up to our event! stay informed about the event.With thanks, For more information, please contact: Pam Hollett & Melissa Durward events@scugog.caCo-Chairs, Port Perry Easter Bonnet ContestFOCUS - JUNE 202329'