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Grand Reopening at Diana's Gift Shop
Come and visit the new shop location at 44 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. 10 am to 5 pm. Doors will be open at the back and front. Date dependent on the Ford Government’s reopening plan. Plan for June 12 to 14th. Bigger and better. Lots of new fashions at great prices! See you soon.
Come and Join the Growing Grove Team!
Come and Join the Growing Grove Team!
We are so excited to announce that, with the support of Canada Summer Jobs and the Ontario Summer Experience Program, The Grove Theatre is hiring for FIVE new summer positions.
A Place Called Home: Spring 2021
COVID has created significant challenges in our community. Many are struggling with the new reality that “normal” might still be a long way off. Our agency, which has been displaced for the better part of a year, is still working towards “normal” as well.
Welcome to The Garden Project!
As we all know, Fenelon Falls is filled with beautiful gardens. From the Beach Park all the way across to Lindsay Street, and many places in between, you can find yourself admiring them, small and large! But have you ever walked by the beautiful gardens in downtown Fenelon Falls and wondered who creates and maintains these gardens?
The Locks are Opening!
Parks Canada advises that the Trent-Severn Waterway is scheduled to re-open for navigation on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.
As part of Parks Canada’s ongoing effort to combat COVID-19 and in the interests of the health and safety of all Canadians, visitors, and Parks Canada team members, all visitors (boaters and land-based) are required to adhere to the following while visiting our sites:
A Message from the Rotary Club: WE HAVE SOLD OUT!
WE HAVE SOLD OUT!!
The Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls would like to thank everyone who has made this 19th Classic Car Draw 2020-21, a success.
On Thursday 20 May 2021 just prior to the final Early Bird Draw the last ticket was sent to the purchaser via email.
On 20 May 2021, the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls made the Early Bird draw for April with Past President Joan Whyte-Elliott pulling ticket 7073 from the drum. The winner of $500.00 was Philip Moyaert of Delhi, ON.
Announcement from the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announces the launch of a new Fund, in the name of the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society. The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Fund has been established to raise funds in support of a multitude of horticultural projects in and around Fenelon Falls, today and into the future. The Community Foundation is a reflection of the community’s core values. Working with community organizations and projects like this, the Community Foundation provides innovative opportunities to invest in the people and needs of Kawartha Lakes, by creating funds that build prosperity now and for future generations.
Downtown Update: Second Crossing?
The municipality of Kawartha Lakes, in partnership with the project’s consultant, Dillon Consulting, will be hosting an additional virtual public meeting for the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing project on May 29, 2021. The purpose of this meeting is to inform seasonal and full time residents, within the areas of potential impact, of the study findings and recommendations. Areas of potential impact include the Town of Fenelon Falls, the community of Baddow along Concession Road 3 and along the Burnt River near Concession Road 3.
Spring 2021 Leaf and Yard Curbside Collection
Spring leaf and yard curbside collection this year will take place in June. Residents are asked to please place leaf and yard material in dry paper bags. You can keep your bags dry by placing them in a storage shed, or under a tarp until your day of collection. Items placed in plastic bags will not be collected. Please do not rake or blow leaves into ditches. This creates blockage and can cause drainage issues.
Influx of Vaccine Opens More Opportunities for Local Vaccination Appointments
With an increase in the amount of vaccine being received locally, area residents now have more options to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has been notified that it will receive more vaccine in the coming weeks and as a result, the Health Unit has increased the number of clinics it will be offering throughout May.
DEADLINE APPROACHING for the Third Annual Seniors Literary Contest
The deadline is drawing near for submissions to our seniors literary contest. All entries must be submitted to br238seniorsliterary@gmail.com by 6:00 p.m, May 31, 2021 as only electronic submissions will be accepted. All Seniors 55+ years of age are invited to participate. Legion membership is not a requirement.
What’s Up With the Sign Wars?
If you have been driving or walking through Fenelon, it is hard to miss the number of signs on storefronts, windows, and sandwich boards calling out other businesses. What started as a spontaneous sign in a Southwest Virginia town, has now turned into a friendly roast across the US-Canada border. The war has reached our small village of Fenelon Falls and our businesses do not lack creativity.
PINK WR CRAWLERS FUNDRAISER FOR 2021
This is the 17th year for the Pink WR Crawlers to take part in raising funds to find a cure for breast cancer. In our previous 16 years, our Team of approx. 10 women have fundraised almost $110,000.00 through a variety of projects.
The Colborne Street Gallery Presents REVEL
Colborne Street Gallery presents Revel. This online exhibition features painting, print, glass work, Inuit art, and textiles. Since opening our doors in 2018, we have partnered with over 100 artists and worked to support the creative economy in Fenelon Falls.
St James Community Garden Still Has Room for You!
Is your inner gardener calling to you…the brightly coloured veggie seed packets and variety of seedlings tempting you at the local garden centre — but you don’t actually have a garden?
Introducing the Fenelon Falls Community Fund
The Community Fund Fenelon Falls (CFFF) was officially launched last month. It was established to build the Fenelon community in new and innovative ways, help people and create meaningful and lasting change. It is an outlet to give back to our local region with unique and specialized tax planning advantages of philanthropy for people thinking about starting or growing their legacy. Ready to get started? Visit fenelongives.ca or email the CFFF info@fenelongives.ca.
Hello from your Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
We will be having our next membership meeting on May 31st at 7 PM, once again via Zoom. We hope you will join us.
The 2021 Environmental Hero Nominations are Now Open
Kawartha Lakes – The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) is looking for nominations for the 2021 Environmental Hero Awards. Each year, the Committee recognizes individuals, businesses and students living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the environment.
Colborne Street Reconstruction Update
The construction in Downtown Fenelon Falls is well underway, and we know, it isn't the prettiest or most convenient scenario at the moment. With that said, the end results are going to be beautiful and functional, giving the downtown a well deserved facelift.
Development and Cottage Country – Opportunities for Lake Health Improvement Project
Local residents that might have otherwise worked or vacationed elsewhere are hunkered down. Remote working or va(stay)cationing is not unusual anymore - it has been the norm. I’ve never seen so many people as I have this past winter out enjoying the frozen lake conditions. Who knew snowboarding behind a snowmobile was a thing?!