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FLATO Developments makes historic gift to Ross Memorial
Today, the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation invited local dignitaries and the local media to celebrate a landmark moment: FLATO Developments is making the largest donation in the hospital’s history!
‘Building Abilities for Life’ Campaign Tops Goal; Hundreds of Area Children to Benefit from Speech and Language Treatment
Nearly 1,000 children in the region will benefit from speech and language treatment, after the Building Abilities for Life campaign surpassed its $250,000 goal. And the path to crossing the fundraising finish line goes straight through Port Hope. Five Counties Children’s Centre is pleased to announce its Building Abilities for Life campaign launched last year has raised more than $277,000.
A Sunday Morning of Herping: An Outing Guided by Dr. Josh Feltham
This October our club presents 'A Sunday Morning of Herping: An outing guided by Dr. Josh Feltham'. Herping describes the act of searching out amphibians and reptiles, and who better to guide this search than amphibian expert and Fleming College professor Dr. Josh Feltham.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: A HOLIDAY ART MARKET
Opening reception details to come Colborne Street Gallery is currently accepting submissions from Artists and Makers for our 5th annual holiday art exhibition and market. The gallery welcomes portfolios of up to seven (7) works for consideration, open until the deadline of Oct 9th, 2022.
Randy Meredith's Service
A few weeks ago, we lost a beloved member of Fenelon Falls - Randy Meredith. His service was hosted at the Grove Theatre and had a wonderful turnout of those wanting remember Randy. We’ve been sent a link to a video of his service, and we’ve also been sent multiple photos of the attendees, dressed in their wacky clothes to honour Randy’s tradition of Wacky Wednesday outfits. Thank you to all who loved Randy - he will be missed deeply.
Breakfast Television filming live in Fenelon Falls on Tuesday September 27
On Tuesday September 27 Breakfast Television will be in Kawartha Lakes filming a portion of the show aboard a 60’ R&R Houseboat docked at Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls. Hosts Frank Ferragine and Devo Brown from Breakfast Television will be visiting Fenelon Falls and taking in the Kawartha Lakes Houseboat Experience to share with viewers on the live show. Residents are invited to come down to Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls on September 27 from 6am to 10am to meet Frank and Devo and to watch the live broadcast.
Mushrooms: The Hidden World Beneath our Feet
The September meeting of the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Club will be held next Monday night, 7 P.M., at the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens Club, 58 Murray Street. The topic, “The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet” is a fascinating one and you are sure to learn some amazing new facts.
Victoria County Studio Tour
The Victoria County Studio Tour is a self-driving art tour that takes place over two weekends. It showcases the work of 37 artists showing at 21 locations…offering a unique blend of mediums, something for every taste.
Lindsay Wholesale Club Customers Give A Little, Help A Lot
The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is honoured to be selected as the charity of choice in the Lindsay Wholesale Club’s recent ‘Give A Little, Help A Lot’ campaign.
Fenelon Falls Tennis Club Championships
Saturday September 17th was a spectacular day at the Fenelon Falls Tennis Club (FFTC) as members and tennis fans turned out to watch the final round of this year's Club Championships. The day showcased the Mixed Doubles, Men's Doubles and Women’s Doubles final matches followed by a BBQ and social. For the many spectators and players in attendance, it was the culminating event to another great season of tennis.
Tell Me Something Good: Sharing Stories of Resilience & Hope
The Resiliency Collective, an umbrella group of local service providers that includes the Therapeutic Family Care Program and Five Counties Children’s Centre, wants to better define and share stories of ‘resiliency’ in the community. The Collective is organizing a free virtual event on October 19 that is open to everyone and meant to inspire participants and local service providers with unique, uplifting stories of hope.
The Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Housing Corporation seeks new members for their Board of Directors
The Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton (KLH) Housing Corporation is seeking three to four individuals to serve as directors on the corporation’s Board of Directors. One new director will be a KLH Housing Corporation tenant.
Ask the Coach - Making Friends with Long Term Colleagues
This week, our coach Merrill Pierce, talks about using your return to the office as a way to forge new connections with colleagues.
Calling the Curling Kids (or Those Who Want to be One! )
Free, after-school curling! No experience necessary.
End of Season Shows at the Grove Theatre
It’s the last 3 shows of this season at the Grove Theatre - get your tickets before they’re gone!
Public Interview of the Candidates for the next Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
On Monday, September 19 from 7 PM to 9 PM, The Woodville Freedom Group (WFG) will host an event featuring all candidates for the next Mayor of Kawartha Lakes. Billed as “a public interview by citizens for citizens”, it will be presented in the format of a job interview.
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE IS BACK
We are very excited to host Bowl for Kids Sake – Lindsay on October 15, 2022, at the Strike Point Bowling Center in Lindsay, Ontario. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton is sending out a challenge to all who feel mentoring children is essential to our community's health and future!
Join Us for a Moderated Q & A With Mayoral and Ward 3 Candidates
Kawartha Lakes heads to the polls this October and with the Mayor and Ward 3 seats open it’s an important election for our community. The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and Kawartha Works Community Co-op are hosting a Mayoral + Ward 3 candidates meeting on Tuesday, September 13th.
Mushrooms: The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet
Hello from the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society! Our next meeting will feature Robert Bowles, who will amaze you with his topic: Mushrooms: The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet.
Next Week at the Grove Theatre
This upcoming week at the Grove Theatre: Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, Chris Gibbs: A Legal Alien, Rory Taillon, Broadway Through the Ages: Today and Tomorrow.