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Kawartha Lakes launches #EyeSpyKL Cultural Scavenger Hunt
With the changing colours and cooler temperatures, now is the perfect time for a drive and game of Eye Spy. From September 4 to October 31, spot the icon posted at one of 18 cultural locations across Kawartha Lakes and learn new details about some of our oldest artefacts. The Arts & Heritage Trail is hosting a Cultural Scavenger Hunt designed to allow safe tourism throughout Kawartha Lakes.
Thank you Anna, from the Horticultural Society!
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society were very lucky this year to have Anna Telford as their Student Garden Assistant. Anna worked daily with other Horticultural members keeping things growing and blooming around town.
Last chance to join us at The Grove Theatre for our first ever closing weekend!
Hello Town Crier subscribers! The team at The Grove theatre wanted to share our final weekend of programming for our August season is close at hand. We wanted to take one last opportunity to share our shows with the community and to thank all of our extremely dedicated supporters and volunteers for making this dream a reality!
KORMA Thrill and Chill Event
Ladies, it’s time to ride! Join us for the first KORMA Thrill and Chill Ride through the breathtaking scenery and world-class trails of Somerville Forest in Kinmount, Ontario. Whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced rider, the Thrill and Chill Ride will leave you with hours of exhilaration and notable accomplishments.
Nine Farms Participating in Annual Kawartha Farmfest
Kawartha Farmfest is returning for the nineteenth year on Saturday October 2, 2021. The self-driving tour features 14 stops, including nine operational farms, local farmers’ markets and Kawartha Dairy. Health and safety protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of participants.
The Garden Project: Fallsview Gardens
Fenelon Falls has the word right in its name, so there is no wonder the Horticultural Society works hard on beautifying our town’s shining attraction: the Falls!
A Sold-Out Opening Weekend Success at The Grove Theatre
The Grove Theatre is elated to announce their opening weekend of programming was a sold-out success! Patrons, donors, volunteers, and artists alike gathered at The Grove, located on the Fenelon Fairgrounds between August 5-7 for a truly magical weekend.
August Closing Weekend at The Grove!
Hello Grove Community!
We are back again with another August Season newsletter to highlight the amazing acts coming very soon to The Grove! Next weekend will mark the end of The Grove’s first ever season and we are so enormously grateful to our patrons, donors, artists, volunteers, and staff for bringing this dream to life!
The Kawartha Lakes Arts Festival’s First Online Auction!
The Kawartha Arts Festival is thrilled to have launched our first Online Art Auction, in support of our artists who are missing the Festival for the second year in a row.
The auction features 37 pieces of art from 11 artists, including a Young At Art participant, and runs until 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 5 - which would have marked the closing of the 2021 Festival.
To Chambers and Business Associations in CKL and Haliburton
Since the start of the pandemic, A Place Called Home has seen a substantial increase in the numbers of people needing assistance both in the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton. The pandemic created fear and uncertainty resulting in more people living in precarious situations, while also impacted by the local housing market and the lack of availability of rooms and apartments.
Come Curl With Us!
Summer won’t last forever…what are you doing the fall? Come curl with us, we’ll show you how! Learn more below.
Attention Local Artists! The Garden Book Project Needs You!
The Garden Project and Horticultural Society are calling on our amazing local artists! Are you interested in showcasing your artistic eye by painting gardens for the upcoming Garden Book and Greeting Cards? Then get in touch!
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society: Anna’s Perennials and Nursery Garden
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society is going to Anna's Perennials located south of Bobcaygeon at 63 Shoreview Road on August 23. Come at 2 or 6 to enjoy a stroll through these magnificent gardens. There are several acres of beautifully-designed gardens with walkways and paths including full sun beds, the shade garden and the woodland garden.
LIVE MUSIC this weekend!
Fenelon Falls Live! is proud to present singer, musician, renowned songwriter, and Juno award-winning producer Marc Jordan in concert, now with a full 5 piece ensemble.
Marc Jordan has recorded sixteen albums of his own material, and his songs have been covered by Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Chicago, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, and dozens of others of that calibre... 35 million CDs!
Let’s Move the Needle and Get Youth Vaccinated Against COVID-19
As parents, we want what’s best for our children and teens. We want to offer support, protection, and advice. Although hugs may be a tougher sell for teenagers, they are important too – just like COVID-19 vaccines.
Health Unit Asks People to Rebook or Get Second Dose Appointments Earlier to Boost COVID-19 Protection
If you have a second dose appointment scheduled after August 3, the local Health Unit is asking you to immediately rebook sooner or ‘walk in’ for your COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Unit Reports Privacy Breach Involving Client Emails; Immediate Steps Being Taken To Address Situation
The local Health Unit is working to immediately address a privacy breach involving a mass email sent to approximately 500 clients in its region.
Attention Local Artists!
Soon the FFHS will be calling on local artists interested in painting gardens for the upcoming Garden Book and associated Greeting Cards. Many of the beautiful gardens are in full bloom right now, so you may want to go out and take photos of these historic sites to capture their full essence. You can visit the FFHS site for the locations of the gardens and stay tuned for more information on this exciting project!
Are you ready to enjoy live music again?
Fenelon Falls Live! is proud to present singer, musician, renowned songwriter, and Juno award-winning producer Marc Jordan in concert.
Marc Jordan has recorded sixteen albums of his own material, and his songs have been covered by Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Chicago, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Cocker and Bonnie Raitt, among others: 35 million CDs.