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Breast in Show Exhibition
Brenda Benedet became an artist when her life was rudely interrupted in 2018 with a breast cancer diagnosis. She volunteers as a Peer Support for patients with breast cancer as they take the journey that 1 in 8 women will also find themselves on. Come view her paintings and join us for an evening of art and advocacy. Opening reception Wednesday, October 4th from 5-7pm at the Colborne Art Gallery.
Join us to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Bobcaygeon
On Saturday September 30, the local organization, Truth and Reconciliation Community - Bobcaygeon and the Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge will hold a public gathering to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Apron Memories
On Saturday, Oct 14 at 2 pm, at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colborne St, Cathy Bevis will be the guest speaker at the Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies Fundraiser. Her personal collection of over 100 vintage aprons will be on display. Come for a delightful afternoon of nostalgia as Cathy gives us a lighthearted account of the history of aprons.
Craving a road trip? Blend a scenic countryside drive with local art in the Victoria County Studio Tour.
The Victoria County Studio Tour is a self driving art tour that takes place every fall in the Kawartha Lakes, and takes place over two weekends: September 23-24 and September 30 - October 1, 10-5.
Kawartha Lakes launches online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application
Phase 1 of the Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program rollout continues with the launch of the online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application.
Sections of the Victoria Rail Trail closed September 20-27, 2023
Sections of the Victoria Rail Trail in Fenelon Falls between Victory Grove Road and Thorn Street will be closed for Ash and hazard tree removal on weekdays along the trail beginning Wednesday September 20 through Wednesday September 27 during the hours of 7am and 3pm.
Waste Management fall diversion program reminders
Kawartha Lakes is excited to share some of the great diversion programs available to residents this fall through the Waste Management division, like curbside textile recycling, winter landfill hours and seasonal road collection, fall curbside leaf and yard waste collection, woodchip (mulch) and compost giveaway, paint reuse program, mattress recycling program, bulky plastic recycling program.
Ask the Coach - Autumn Harvest…
This week, our coach Merrill Pierce (back from her autumn hiatus!), discusses how to embrace the upcoming Autumn season.
Free tax help for small business or self-employed individuals
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free event for business owners. Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about general bookkeeping concepts and best practices.
Register by September 29 for curbside textile (clothing, footwear, and linen) pick-up
Curbside textile recycling will return for Kawartha Lakes residents in October. The purpose of curbside textile recycling is to help divert clothing, footwear and linens from ending up in our landfills.
It’s the End of Summer for our Tourism Ambassadors
As summer comes to a close, we are so sad to be saying goodbye to our summer students as they head back to school this fall! Our Tourism Ambassador program runs from July until the September Long Weekend every summer, in this position they promote local businesses on social media, provide tourism information to visitors, and represent Fenelon Falls. We asked them a few questions to recap their summers…
Crafting Ontario Opens at Colborne Street Gallery
Join us for the reception on Saturday, September 9th from 2-5pm at Colborne Street Gallery as we open Crafting Ontario: A Showcase of Contemporary Work from Across the Province. It’s a group exhibition of Craft Ontario Artists; the exhibit runs from August 17 – October 29, 2023, and is a partnership between Craft Ontario and Colborne Street Gallery.
Osprey Heritage Awards Nominations now open
Nominations for the City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee’s Osprey Heritage Awards are now open until November 1, 2023. The Osprey Heritage Awards celebrate outstanding projects and contributions that have promoted and preserved community heritage within Kawartha Lakes.
September at The Grove Theatre!
The Grove is gearing up for a spectacular end to season and the upcoming line-up includes four incredible performers that you won't want to miss.
Movie Night at Lock 34 is TONIGHT!
Somebody grab the popcorn! TONIGHT is Movie Night at Lock 34 at the Trent Severn Island in Fenelon Falls. Bring your own chairs and your Meredith Blake energy for a fun filled evening with the Fenelon Falls Tourism Office!
Introducing Recipe Revival – Celebrating our Heritage Through Food
Kawartha Lakes has a rich history influenced by the region’s Indigenous heritage, immigration patterns, agricultural and industrial heritage, and natural assets. Around these themes, there are many unique and memorable food stories worth sharing with locals and visitors alike. Through the Recipe Revival project, recipes will be collected from community submissions and the City of Kawartha Lakes archives. By bringing these recipes back to life, the program ensures that the flavours and stories of the past continue to inspire present and future generations.
Building Community Care Update
Exciting news - Community Care is in the final stages of building its new facility. Check in here for an update!
Community Volunteers Working Together
A Food Handling Certification Course has been arranged between the Health Unit and the Seniors Club. Verda has arranged for this course to take place at the club on Thursday September 21st from 9 to 4. Pre-registration is required by September 11th. Although this course is open to all, in recognition of the important role volunteers play in our society the $40.00 fee for the course will be waived to any volunteer who provides us with a letter from an organization they are currently volunteering with.
Fenelon Falls Curling Club’s Business League
The Fenelon Falls Curling Club’s Business League is starting again this fall. No experience needed - all equipment provided! Read more for additional information.
From the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society
We are excited to announce that our guest speaker for August 28th’s meeting is Leanne Harris! She will be using her expert talents to bring History to Life for us with period costumes and props. The topic of her presentation is “The Stories Behind Famous Flowers”.