$143,700 OTF Grant Helps Grow The Grove Theatre
In 2019, the Kawartha Works Community Co-op received a $143,700 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to build The Grove Theatre, the first-ever outdoor amphitheatre in Fenelon Falls. On Friday, MPP Laurie Scott and Tom Rowden, a volunteer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, met with members of the group to hear about its ongoing construction and that when finished, how the beautiful stage will further bolster the vibrant arts and culture sphere of the Kawartha Lakes for many years to come.
“This is great news for our local arts organizations and talented community members as well as visitors to the Kawartha Lakes Region,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. “Thank you to the community members who made this vision come to life and I can’t wait to watch a performance in this outstanding new outdoor venue.”
The Grove Theatre is deeply invested in the social, cultural and economic development of Fenelon Falls and prioritizes its relationship with the local community. The amphitheatre will allow the community increased access to high-quality, professional productions, community events, and employment opportunities.
“This outdoor amphitheatre, like all of the Co-op’s projects, relies heavily on community support for success,” said Jim Armstrong, President of Kawartha Works Community Co-op. The Grove Theatre needs your support to finalize the site and prepare for programming in August! Fundraising efforts will continue into the summer to ensure a successful opening of the site, which would not have been possible without the initial OTF Capital grant.
This beautiful outdoor amphitheatre is a significant addition to Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area. And thanks to the grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, people of all abilities and talents will be able to set foot on the stage and site. In addition to community focused programming in August, The Grove Theatre will be available to rent for everything from dance recitals and concerts to faith services, meetings and celebrations of all kinds.
If you wish to volunteer, donate or book a tour, please visit the website at: https://www.grovetheatre.ca/.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded $115 million to 644 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario. www.otf.ca
