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You No Longer Need To Get Called Down To The Principal’s Office To See Some Exceptional Canadian Art
In 2020, Mark Cossarin the Principal of Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI), a secondary school in Lindsay, Ontario, knew that the school had some significant pieces of Canadian artwork on the walls of the school, and contacted Kawartha Art Gallery in Lindsay, Ontario, to discuss the possibility of a long-term loan of the artwork to the Gallery.
Representatives of Three Levels of Government Visit Fenelon Falls Church
Sunday December 4 was a special day for St. James Anglican Church, 7 Bond St. E. Fenelon Falls. Father Alvardo Adderley, the wardens and congregation were celebrating the completion of a project developed with the support of Digital Museums of Canada; "Anne Langton, An Anglican Church Woman in Fenelon Falls."
Passport to Christmas PRIZES!
There are 10 shoppings days, including one double stamp weekend (Dec 16 -18) left to fill up your passports! The process is simple; make a purchase of any amount at a participating business and receive a stamp on your passport.
New Holiday Decor in Fenelon Falls
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce (FFDCC) was able to make the dream of new holiday decor a reality with funding from the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund
Scottish Curlers To Play at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club During 2023 Strathcona Cup
Once every 10 years, Canada plays host to the world’s oldest international men’s curling bonspiel, the “Strathcona Cup”. This month-long curling bonspiel brings together 60 male curlers from Scotland to play against Canadians in curling centres across Canada.
Christmas Story Walk 2023
After the hub bub of Santa Day this weekend is the perfect time to come to Fenelon Falls. Enjoy a walk through the downtown and take in all the beautiful decorations while you read a delightful children’s story.
Tourism Ambassadors, Then + Now: Alex Tan
Over the years the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Office has been home to a number of fantastic summer students. The role of the summer students is so important we created the Tourism Ambassador program to make the most of their talents as they showcase our community. It was recently International Students Day so we wanted to launch a new Town Crier feature where we catch up with our former students! Here’s our first student article from Alex Tan.
Kawartha Field Naturalists Annual 'Members Night'
A December tradition held by the Kawartha Field Naturalists is to host a fun and inclusive 'Members Night'. At this meeting our members share their nature and/or travel adventures from the last year with us in celebration of the end of another nature filled year! This event is open and free to all interested in attending.
Tickets to Backyard Summer Social Make for Great Holiday Gifts
If the cold weather has you down, this gift item with its promise of a unique summer experience is sure to warm hearts over the holidays. Five Counties Children’s Centre is hosting its second annual Backyard Summer Social on June 24, 2023 from 1-4 pm. While the event is still more than six months away, tickets are now available just in time for the holidays.
Thank You From the Santa Day Committee!
Santa and the Santa Day committee would like to say a huge Thank You to all those supporters, volunteers, community members, and performers who helped make Fenelon Falls Santa Day such a great event this year.
Cable Cable Supports Women’s Resources
On Friday, November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Women's Resources held a flag raising ceremony at City Hall in Lindsay as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Ask the Coach - How Do I Avoid Holiday Burnout?
This week, our coach Merrill Pierce, discusses how to avoid burnout and stress during the holidays.
Eat, Shop & Be Merry
Eat, Shop & Be Merry is coming the weekend of December 2nd to 4th in Fenelon Falls. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the new downtown holiday decor, explore our unique shops, and relax over a meal with your family. Take time for a visit with friends and neighbours as you finish your Christmas shopping.
Weekend events also include:
Announcing the winners of the Banana Baking Contest!
Well, Fenelon bakers, you really came through! You knocked the socks off our judges, Councillor, Mike Perry, and Cow & Sow/On the Locks owner, Haley Pickering. It was no easy decision but there are two winners of this year's Banana Baking Contest!
Spotlight Kawartha - Thurs, Nov 24, 2022
In the most recent episode of Spotlight Kawartha, we discuss mental health with Canadian Family Health Counselling, the City of Kawartha Lakes Library shares a kids' craft idea, and we watch cooking demos from the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. Also, this week on Rogers tv Kawartha-North Durham, Debra Hutchinson interviews newly-elected Mayor Doug Elmslie on Talk Politics, airing Friday, November 25 at 6:00pm.
From the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting - our final meeting of 2022! It will be held at the Seniors Citizens Club at 58 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls. Admission is free! Everyone is welcome and it all starts at 7 P.M.
Upcoming Holiday Events in Kawartha Lakes
Click on Read More to learn about the different holiday events happening this season in Kawartha Lakes! 🎄
The Book Lady's Shampoo Drive
The Book Lady's Shampoo Drive is back! We are collecting personal care items from now until the end of December for students in need at FFSS. Check the list here for the most needed items. Dropping some of these off for donation at the bookstore is a super easy way to get onto Santa's "Nice" list this year!
Country Cupboard Teams up with Sip to Reduce Waste this Santa Day
Bring your reusable mug to Sip on Santa Day to get a free hot chocolate or coffee!
With an influx of people coming to town for the very popular Santa Day, so comes the influx of waste, especially single use coffee cups.
From the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
Our Annual General Meeting will be at the Senior Citizens Club at 7 P.M. on Monday, November 28th at 58 Murray Street in Fenelon Falls. There will be musical entertainment at the November 28th meeting so please join us for the fun and the singalong! It’s all FREE and everyone is welcome.