Sparta Community Newsletter

Sparta’s web site www.villageofsparta.co

Christmas Crafters’ Sale

At the Sparta Community Hall on Saturday November 28 from 9:00 to 4:00.

Come and do your Christmas shopping from vendors that have all hand made articles for sale. The Community Society will also have a booth with articles made by the Stitchers and stocking stuffers for Christmas. There will be a bake sale as well as lunches for sale. This is a great way to help your community. Special thanks to Yvonne Taylor and family for all the work of putting this together every year.

Fun Fair

The 3rd Annual Sparta Family Fun Fair took place on Sunday, Aug 23 at the Sparta Community Center. Although the weather was a bit iffy, those in attendance enjoyed games, a dunk tank, dog show and yummy food!

Many thanks to our supporters, donors and volunteers who helped make the day successful. Thanks go to: Steve Thorne, Johnston Family, Mac Pherson Family, Jen Kirby, Nick Hyatt, Sara Hennessey, Julia Hansford, James Helmer, Melissa Schneider, Jamie Zavitz, Jane Zavitz, Louisa Zavitz, Charlene Walker, Carol Caldwell, James McBean, John Coleman, Chris Carter, Sally Martyn, Shaye Helmer, Keith Helmer, Portia Clements, Cameron Coenjarts, Bonnie Coenjarts, Brendan & Ariana Kelly, Millie, Ted Vandevooran, Peter Robson Studio, Andrew Timmerman, Union Volunteer Fire fighters, The Ultimutts Team, Delta Power, Sparta Country Candles, Advanced Motor Sports, The Collective Mercantile, Sparta Community Skate Park, Sparta Lavendar Fam, Laemers Excavating, Port Stanley Foodland, Briwood Farm Market, Sparta Race track, Sparta Tearoom, S.O.S. Bins, Pfeffer Family, Turtle and Bird, Huron Tractor, Kristen Bishop, Kelly Goodhue, Carrie Deer, Darryl Roberts, Irene Shaaftsma, Sparta Variety, the Eithers, Higgs Family, John Watters, Lewis Family, Gathered, Brutus’s Quest, Jeff Dykstra Annie Deer, DeBackere Farms, Yvonne Taylor, Bishop Family and Mike Barendregt. We couldn’t do it without all their support.

Skate Park

The fundraising has raised $16,500 to date and only need another $3,500 to get started. Yarmouth Metal are donating the rebar needed and Laemers are donating the gravel required. We hope to begin construction at the beginning of the year. Special thanks to Matt and Carly Higgens for all their hard work making this project happen. If you want more information contact Matt Higgens at spartacommunityskatepark@gmail,com.

Sparta South Cemetery

Next year we will need someone to mow the lawns at the Cemetery on Quaker Road. We are offering $240.00 per cutting and trimming, with the person providing their own equipment. Please contact Sally Martyn at tcg@execulink.com or 519-775-2292 if you are interested in the job.

  Sparta’s Historical Re-Enactment Dinner

The dinner will be held on November 14th at the Sparta Church Museum featuring food and entertainment from 1875. The dinner includes wine with the meal and costs $70 per person. See any member of the Historical Society for tickets or email tcg@execulink.com.

Scouting News

Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are up and running and very full in the Beaver and Cub sections. We have 16 Beavers and can’t take in more unless they can find another Beaver leader. If you have time to help with the young ones, we need you. The groups will be canvasing the village for non-perishable food that is not stale dated on December 2 door to door. The food goes to ChristmasCare. Call Pam Helmer (519-775-2613) for more information on ages, activities and joining.

       Web Site & Social Media 

Francie Johnston has helped us set up a more interactive web site at villageofsparta.com with forms for renting and contracts as well as ads for all upcoming events and a calendar of all events in the village. It also shows when the community hall is already in use. Steven Thorne has also set up an email contact on the site (villageofsparta.ontario@gmail.com) and a Facebook and Instagram site at communityofsparta. Check them out.

Hall Rental

We have great spaces to rent for any gathering you are hosting. We have re-established our stage in the upper hall, have two certified kitchens, air conditioning and a fully accessible lower entrance and washrooms. See the end of the newsletter to book the hall and costs. PAL insurance is needed if alcohol is served. The Sparta Church Museum lower hall is also available for rent at the same rates as the community hall upper room. Rental agreements are on the village website or use the link below.

Thank You

Special thanks to Rick Curtis for once again looking after the mowing at our Community Hall lawn. He has been doing it for years and we so much appreciate his help. Also to Pam Helmer for all her work on the Fun Fair. It wouldn’t be possible without her dedication as well as the Community Society without all her leadership and the Scouting group who are so dependent on her. Thank you Pam.

Regular Events at the Community Hall

Sparta Stitchers meet every Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the hall to quilt, knit, crotchet, tat, smock, embroider, etc. Cost is $5.00 per session which is considered a donation and receives an income tax receipt. Come learn a new skill or just bring whatever you want to work on and have a good time visiting with your fellow stitchers. Call Sally Martyn (519-775-2292) for more information or just show up.

Scouts, Cubs, Beavers

Wednesday: 6:30 to 8:00 Beavers

Wednesday: 6:30 to 8:00 Cubs

Thursday: 6:30 to 8:00 and some Saturdays Scouts

Sparta Community Society

Please come and join us for our next meeting on January 4, 2027.

Community Society Executive

President: Pam Helmer (519-775-2613)

Vice President: Carly Higgins

Secretary: Francie Johnston

Treasurer: Ron Molyneux

Directors at Large: Yvonne Taylor, Louisa Zavitz

Hall Coordinator: Sally Martyn

The Sparta Community Hall is available for rent. We have a certified kitchen, are fully accessible and air conditioned. The cost schedule for upper hall is as follows: $50/hour, $150 for half day, $225 for full day and $300 if alcohol is served. Lower hall costs less. Repeat users get a discount. Call Sally Martyn at 519-775-2292 to make your reservation. Check out our web site for pricing, conditions, how to pay and a contract you can fill in and email.