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Photo Round Up - June 11th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Photo Round Up - June 4th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
100 Activities for Kids and Adults
Summer might look a little different this year than last, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of fun activities to enjoy. The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce has prepared this engaging list of 100 activities for kids and adults to enjoy. We’d love for you to share photos and stories of your experiences and try to cross off as many items as you can. Tag us on social media @explorefenelonfalls or email hello@explorefenelonfalls.com for a chance to be featured in the Town Crier and on our social media.
Tulips in Bloom
Submitted by Chris Greaves. Photography by Justin Greaves.
Last year Mary and I went to D Day 75 events. In the fall of 2019, we bought two bags of tulips from the Royal Canadian Legion and planted them in our front garden. They are memorial tulips remembering the thousand Canadian troops who helped liberate Amsterdam on May 5th, 1945, and the thousands who died liberating Holland from Nazi oppression. Our grandson Justin Greaves took the photos. He does freelance work now after several years with the Toronto Star organization.
Iron Piece to be auctioned off for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
Submitted by Murray Anderson
Local artist, Murray Anderson, is auctioning off ornamental iron pieces representing the pandemic, people lost, and a united Canada. The first iron piece, an 8 ft x 4 ft trellis, is now available and will be auctioned off in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source.
Photo Round Up - May 21st, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Health Unit Urges People to Avoid Blacklegged Ticks to Reduce Their Risk of Lyme Disease
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Keeping a safe distance from others during a pandemic also has some merit when it comes to avoiding blacklegged (or deer) ticks that can spread Lyme disease. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit urges people to be extra watchful for blacklegged ticks. This type of tick may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, an illness that can lead to recurring arthritis, neurological problems, numbness or paralysis if left untreated.
Photo Round Up - May 14th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Photo Round Up - May 7th, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Deadline Extended for The Royal Canadian Legion Fenelon Falls Literary Contest for Seniors
Submitted by Arlene Coleman
We hope all our seniors in the wider community of Fenelon Falls are coping as well as can be expected during these uncertain times of COVID-19. When we introduced our second Literary Contest for Seniors earlier in the year, open to those 55 years plus in the community, one could never imagine the circumstances that reflect our “new normal” just a few short months later. Submissions will be accepted from residents of Fenelon Falls and vicinity. We have extended the submission deadline to 6:00pm September 25, 2020.
Fenelon Falls Curling Club finds a way to help out during this pandemic
Submitted by Shirley Hackett of the Fenelon Falls Curling Club
Everyone deals with Covid 19 in their own way. To help out at this time Fenelon Falls Curling Club offered to lend a hand. So when a customer could not shop for themselves in the store nor leave their home for safety reasons, a volunteer list was offered to Sobeys and groceries delivered with safe protocols.
The Caring and Connecting Kawartha Lakes Initiative
Submitted by Caleb Kim
Want to lend a helping hand in your community while practicing social distancing? Retirement and long-term care homes in Ontario have been on lockdown for quite some time now. This means that, unlike a lot of us, many residents haven't been able to have any family and friends visit, which can make this an incredibly lonely and depressing time.
Balsam Lake Jump in the Lake Challenge
Submitted by Barb Young. Photo by Kathrine Potter.
There were some exciting things happening around Balsam Lake today despite this rotten virus. Dean Michel and his wife from Balsam's North Bay initiated a "jump in the lake challenge" to raise money for the Coboconk Food Bank which was experiencing shortages because of the virus. Barb Young from Rosedale took on the challenge and raised approx. $1500.00 for the food bank.
Scavenger Hunt
To celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, we wanted to share a safe, outdoor scavenger hunt you can enjoy as a family! Pro Tip: If you print it out and attach to a bag (as shown in the photo) you can collect your items to easily tow along with you as you go! Click Read More to download a checklist.
MPP Laurie Scott Hosted Virtual Roundtable
Submitted by the office of Laurie Scott, MPP
It’s a sign of the times. Two months ago local Chambers of Commerce and other small businesses would have met in a local coffee shop, restaurant, boutique or other store to share ideas and concerns on what the province could do to help local business. Instead, the world has had to get creative.
Photo Round Up - April 23rd, 2020
Every week, we share a photo round up of photos that were submitted to us. We select our favourite as that week’s feature photo. Let us know which pictures you love most!
Country Cupboard Giving Away 100 Trees for Earth Day
The good folks at Country Cupboard have started an annual tradition: every year, on Earth Day, they give away 100 trees that are ready to plant! There is no purchase necessary and the seedlings are only available while supplies last - first come, first served. The trees will be marked with their type and planting instructions, and they will be set out on the front porch of the Country Cupboard for contact-less pickup.
What Are You Missing?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
As I talk with friends and family, remotely of course, it is interesting to hear what it is people miss the most during these strange times. Of course, I often hear they “miss personal contact, visiting grandchildren, going to the office”, all of which are expected. What I find more interesting are the small things people miss and the most intriguing are the things they never thought they would miss!
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. Launches Colouring Contest
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. has launched a Beer Colouring Contest with original designs released each week. To join in on the fun, visit their website to download a new poster each week. Colour in the poster, including the featured can of beer. Then, once you’re done, post on social media and be sure to tag @fenelonbrewco
A winner will be selected every Wednesday.
Kawartha COVID-19 Response Team Mask Challenge
Submitted by Sandra Clements
The Kawartha COVID-19 Response Team would like to challenge the community of Kawartha Lakes to make 2020 masks in 20 days. We are getting requests for these masks on a daily basis. If you make them we can pick up and distribute to the groups that are requesting them. Please contact me if you are able to help, have masks ready for pick up or your community group or essential service requires masks. If you can help but need supplies we can help with that too. If you are sewing and already handing out to friends and neighbours - send me a message with your count and we will add to the tally too. Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated.
Here’s a link for the mask pattern: https://www.skiptomylou.org/face-mask-pattern/