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Kawartha Hypnosis Bottle Drive for PPE a Success
Rebecca O’Rourke of Kawartha Hypnosis recently took on the initiative to collect empty wine, liquor, and beer containers from local residents and turn those empties into PPE supplies for local businesses to use as to safely reopen their doors.
2020 Canada Day Celebration Cancelled in Fenelon Falls
Councillor Doug Elmslie, Canada Day Committee Chair, advises that the current COVID-19 crisis had forced the cancellation of Canada Day in the village this year. There was simply no way that we could organize an event that would protect the health and safety of participants, volunteers and comply with current virus restrictions. These safeguards were a priority in keeping the community safe.
Residents of Rosedale Hosting Truckload Rain Barrel Fundraiser
Submitted by Jenny Scott
Please support a local project- the Rosedale Boat Launch Reconstruction. This is the busiest boat launch in the Kawarthas and has not had any maintenance since the mid-1960s. There is shoreline erosion, potholes in the exit ramp and a hazardous underwater berm with the potential to damage motors, if not corrected. This is a costly project- approximately $50,000 needs to be community raised. The ‘Residents of Rosedale’ have taken this project on.
Bee a Hero! 2020 CKL Pollinator Garden Challenge
Submitted by Christine Szabados
Bee City Kawartha Lakes is happy to announce a new event, the Bee A Hero! 2020 CKL Pollinator Garden Challenge. This exciting, socially distanced event strives to improve the quality and abundance of habitat for native pollinators along the CKL Pollinator Pathway. The event is open to anyone who has or is creating a pollinator friendly garden space, farm, school or business. Prizes will be awarded in various garden categories, including children's gardens, container gardens, new and existing/expanded gardens. Participants are asked to submit a before and after photo of their garden.
KLCLS Event Cancellation Notice
The KLCLS committee has cancelled the tentative September show due to ongoing concerns over Covid-19. If you are a vendor or sponsor and haven’t received a phone call to deliver this news please contact the Chamber office by email at: hello@explorefenelonfalls.com
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. joins the All Together Beer project
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. joins the All Together Beer project to raise money for the hospitality industry impacted by COVID-19 closures. In an urgent call for action to help support the hospitality industry, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. is proud to join the All Together Beer project with more than 800 participating breweries from 40 countries around the globe to raise money for the hospitality industry impacted by COVID-19 closures.
Some Local Stores Reopening
As Ontario enters the first phase of reopening the economy, you will notice some of your favourite local spots and shops are opening their doors for business again. Some stores have special hours, and some may continue to offer their curbside pickup services for contactless shopping. Many stores also continue to offer online shopping for your convenience.
Local PPE Suppliers
The following list of local PPE suppliers was created by the Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce and the partner organizations from Team Kawartha to help local businesses as they prepare to reopen.
Housing Services seeks help from landlords during COVID-19 with new Rapid Re-Housing Program
The municipality of Kawartha Lakes is looking to partner with landlords who own apartments in Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton to help end homelessness during COVID-19. During the pandemic, the most vulnerable are at an even higher risk and the City is looking to landlords to help house homeless community members. There is a high demand for bachelor or one bedroom units.
Bottle Drive for PPE Supplies for Local Businesses
Kawartha Hypnosis is hosting a bottle drive to help support local Fenelon Falls small businesses that are reopening with more PPE. Your donations of beer bottles, cans, wine and liquor bottle are very much appreciated. They will go towards the purchase of masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and other needed supplies for small Fenelon Falls businesses.
Local Residents Strongly Discouraged from Organizing Garage/Yard Sales
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
If you’re in the middle of spring cleaning, avoid organizing a garage sale or yard sale until further notice. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit strongly discourages local residents from organizing or holding garage and yard sales during COVID-19. Having these types of sales can increase people’s exposure to COVID-19 and lead to the spread of the virus in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. and Kawartha Conservation launch new Summer Ale
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Kawartha Conservation and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. are kicking off the May long weekend with the launch of the Kawartha Summer Ale, the unofficial beer of summer 2020 in the Kawarthas. Through the generosity of Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., proceeds from every can and bottle sold (while supplies last) will be donated to Kawartha Conservation to support projects and initiatives that directly impact the health of area lakes and rivers.
General and Emergency Health Support during COVID-19
Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI), along with local primary health care providers, is reminding City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) citizens that support is available for their general and emergency health concerns during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Company and Kawartha Conservation Launch New Partnership
Submitted by Mathew Renda
Kawartha Conservation and Kawartha Lakes-based Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. have launched an exciting new partnership that will focus on the long-term health of lakes and rivers within the Kawartha Conservation watershed.
Notice from the Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market
Submitted by Kathy Martin
These are such uncertain times for many, including our Fenelon Falls Farmers’ Market. Our plans for opening on May 15th have been put on hold for now. We have decided put things on hold until the first week in July, at which time we will only open if it is safe to do so, with all of our various vendors present.
Country Cupboard Giving Away 100 Trees for Earth Day
The good folks at Country Cupboard have started an annual tradition: every year, on Earth Day, they give away 100 trees that are ready to plant! There is no purchase necessary and the seedlings are only available while supplies last - first come, first served. The trees will be marked with their type and planting instructions, and they will be set out on the front porch of the Country Cupboard for contact-less pickup.
FanSaves Helps Gift Certificate Program
Submitted by FanSaves
With local businesses forced to close or reduce their hours amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the newly launched FanSaves Helps Gift Certificate Program is helping give business owners a boost across the country, Kawartha Lakes and Fenelon Falls. The program is working with the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and features gift certificates from local stores which can be used once things get back to normal.
“We noticed some areas were starting their own gift certificate programs so we decided to create a one-stop-shop and a hub for gift certificates from local businesses in partnership with Chambers, BIAs and organizations in regions across Canada. This is our way of giving back during this time” explained FanSaves Co-Founder & CEO, Shannon Ferguson.
Kawartha Lakes to increase leaf and yard collection days
Submitted by Doug Elmslie
As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts away, residents across the municipality are getting ready for spring. While practicing physical distancing, many of you may want to, or have already started, doing some outdoor spring cleaning. All that yard work creates additional waste, such as leaves, branches and twigs.
Kawartha Lakes landfills remain closed to the public due to COVID-19 to ensure staff and public health and safety. To recognize the desire to dispose of leaf and yard waste, Kawartha Lakes Waste Management Division has added a second spring leaf and yard pick up for this season. In addition to the scheduled June pick up, there will now be an additional pick up in May.
Health Unit Issues Order
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
To help protect area residents, the local Health Unit is taking stronger steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit today (April 14) issued a Class Section 22 Order that will require anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, is considered a probable case, or has had contact with a confirmed case, to self-isolate in their home for 14 days. If the person fails to self-isolate as required, the Health Unit can ask the court to fine them up to $5,000 a day.
From the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Randy Johnson
During this most difficult time, the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls has suspended our regularly held Thursday evening meetings, but we have not gone away. We have made a donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank of $4,000.00 as well as a donation of $1,000.00 to the Kawartha Food Source, to help those in our community. The Rotary Classic Car Draw is also in suspension – however, we are still selling tickets.