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Happy October from The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
Once again your Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society invites you to attend an in-person, outdoor meeting on October 25th at 2 P.M. where you will be seeing a pumpkin patch, crafts and even some GIANT pumpkins!
Hay Fever is Back in Fenelon Falls
The team at Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC) is so excited for the second-ever Hay Fever event in Fenelon Falls! We have received such positive feedback from the community and have several amazing locations around town where you will see creative bale designs pop up. Don’t miss out on the awesome designs over the next few weeks!
Youth Volunteers at the St. James Community Garden
Zoë Milroy MacIntosh and Sofia Telford-Entzin volunteered this summer and earned Community Hours for school while tending to the St. James Community Garden. The final harvest saw a total of 412 Pounds of fresh produce for food banks in Fenelon Falls and surrounding areas! Job well done and thank you for volunteering your time!
"40 is the New 50"
The municipality has launched a Community Area Speed Limit project to help improve motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety on our roads. The project came forward as a result of changes to the Highway Traffic Act which give Council new options in managing and creating speed zones on municipal roads.
The Grove Theatre is HIRING!
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Positions made possible through Pinnguiq and the Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) Program
Granting Assistant
Assistant to the General Manager
Fundraising Assistant
Marketing Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Application Deadline: October 3, 2021
Kawartha Lakes News: Book your textile recycling this October
Curbside textile recycling pickup will return for Kawartha Lakes residents this fall. During the week of October 18, residents will have the opportunity to arrange for textile curbside pickup through Recycling Rewards on their designated date outlined below.
Bible Study with Father Alvardo Adderley
Do you wonder if the Bible is even relevant to life today? Come join in a study and discussion of Paul’s Letter to the Galatians in the context of today’s current events.
"The YOUTH are UNSTOPPABLE, another World is POSSIBLE!"
Submitted by Sophie Kaloudas. On Friday September 24, young people from our town were chanting and marching on Water St. and Colborne St. Why? The climate strike was part of a global movement #fridaysforfuture, in which students advocate for climate action by skipping school. Strikes were held all over the world in September 24th, including in Toronto, NYC, London, AND! Fenelon Falls!
Blessing of the Animals
This Saturday, October 2, 9am. In the Community Garden beside St. James Anglican Church, 7 Bond St. E. Come and bring your best friend for a special outdoor blessing by Father Alvardo Adderley.
Victoria County Studio Tour
We are pleased to be holding our free self-guided art tour. This year, 34 artists welcome you to 21 studio locations. It is a wonderful mix of alumni and new artists.
Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety - Fire Prevention Week 2021 and Scavenger Hunt
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is proud to work with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for over 95 years – to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™!”
A Message from the Santa Day Committee
The Santa Day Committee, once again, has decided to hold a drive by Santa Event on Saturday November 27, 2021 on Water Street in Fenelon Falls.
Come Visit Us @ The Book Lady
On Saturday, September 25th, The Book Lady is teaming up to host the Haliburton non-profit organization Turtle Guardians on the bookstore's front patio space to bring some turtle education (and real live turtles!) to downtown Fenelon Falls.
Hello Again from the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society.
Happy September!
If you have been walking or driving around town, you may have noticed that both the Jubilee Garden (at the Cenotaph) and the Upper Terrace Garden (behind the Red Apple) have been fully replanted!
Fundraiser for Fenelon Falls Grannies For Grannies
Aren't these beautiful? Look at those vivid colours! They are "wet felted" flower brooches. Very popular now. People wear them on their hats or scarves. Marg Chalmers, a local resident, a Granny and a talented textile artist will be offering a workshop this Saturday Sept 18.
Kawartha Lakes Passport
It’s the perfect time of year to discover the great local shops and eateries scattered throughout Kawartha Lakes and the bonus there are prizes to be won!
Announcing Winners of Legion’s Seniors’ Literary Contest 2021
The creativity and imagination was awesome.
Mass Immunization Clinic at Fenelon Falls has Finished
5 months ago we began a journey of community engagement with great success. The Lions Club of Fenelon Falls, Lions Club of Coboconk, The Seniors Club, The Curling Club, Kawartha Soroptimist, Bobcaygeon Kinettes, the Rotary Club of Fenelon Falls as well as individual community members who all wanted to contribute to the greater good of their community.
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.