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The Locker at Your Home
How does this sound for a perfect evening at home? Locker takeout… for myself it would be a pound of wings, The Locker salad with salmon, and a side of lattice fries for snackin. Now, what if you added a delicious cocktail into the mix? A cocktail so good it tastes as though it was made by one of the incredible bartenders at The Locker themselves. Sounds pretty good, right? Read this article through and you can have this perfect evening too!
Kawartha Lakes kicks off “Words While We Wait” public art initiative
With National Poetry Month approaching this April, Kawartha Lakes is excited to launch a temporary public art project to help build a sense of place and a shared understanding of experiences during these unprecedented times. “Words While We Wait” is a project all residents can take part in, by submitting poems and verses related to the pandemic for a chance to have their words turned into public art.
Photo Round Up - January 28th, 2021
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!
Do you know where your Vitamin D comes from?
Living in Canada, the shorter colder days and lack of sunshine mean that you are likely to be Vitamin D deficient this time of year, so keeping track of your intake is vital and right now, Vitamin D is proving more important than ever. Deficiencies have been linked to poor sleep, pain, muscle weakness and depression. Additionally, Vitamin D is linked to preventing skeletal issues such as rickets, improved immune function and cardiovascular health and while evidence remains spotty, there have also been preliminary studies linking it to improved outcomes related to acute respiratory issues, including COVID-19.
New Program Offers Free Counselling and Nicotine Patches to People Trying to Quit
If your New Year’s Resolution to quit tobacco has already gone up in smoke, this free program may be just what the doctor ordered to get you back on track in 2021. During National Non-Smoking Week (Jan. 17-23), the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is promoting a new program for Ontarians (ages 18+) that offers phone counselling and a free six-week supply of nicotine patches/lozenges to help individuals become tobacco-free. Funded by the provincial government, the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation Community Program has been shown to reduce smoking rates and tobacco- related deaths. The program is based at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Kawartha Lakes Arts Council launches new way to support arts community
In 2021, Kawartha Lakes Arts Council is committed to unite and energize the local arts and culture community, with an innovative sales and marketing digital platform. The new kawarthalakesartscouncil.com website and sales platform supported by a social media plan will have significant reach within Kawartha Lakes and adjacent communities. Members currently not selling online will have the opportunity to set up a presence to promote and sell their art securely year-round, with bonus of support and online sales training. For those already online, this new platform will expand their reach and grow their sales and audience. (Photo: James Lukow in studio)
Photo Round Up - January 21st, 2021
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!
January is Crime Stoppers Month
Kawartha-Haliburton Crime Stoppers is kicking off Crime Stoppers Month for the month of January with the theme ‘Helping All Communities Stay Safe’.
“Kawartha-Haliburton Crime Stoppers, along with many Crime Stoppers organizations across North America begin Crime Stoppers Month,” said Garry Burns, President of Kawartha-Haliburton Crime Stoppers. “January recognizes our organization’s efforts to help law enforcement solve crimes. It is also a time to show appreciation for the team of members that makes the work possible.”
Photo Round Up - January 14th, 2021
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!
Help keep Kawartha Lakes the naturally beautiful place it is
Media release from City of Kawartha Lakes
The municipality is made up of over 250 rivers and lakes and has over 600km of trails to explore. With so much of the area defined by natural landscapes and green spaces, it’s vital for all those who live and work here to do their part to keep the City healthy and clean. Disposing of your household waste in and/or beside public waste containers is an illegal offence and fines can be placed, just the same as the illegal dumping of waste on roadsides or ditches.
Déjà Vu
Submission by Marina Hodson at Kawartha North FHT
Here we go again…. Déjà Vu is a feeling that you have experienced something before and literally translated means “already seen”. Personally, when the current lockdown was announced in December, I had more than a little bit of a feeling of Déjà Vu and I imagine I was not alone.
Lockdown 2.0 - How to Stay Busy in Isolation, Support Small Business, and Take Care of your Mental Health
We are now in our second government-issued lockdown. One would think the second time around would be easier but there is nothing easy about socially isolating oneself, staying busy at home, keeping your business afloat with no business coming in, and overall feeling like you are living in limbo. Thankfully for those who live and are a part of our wonderful community, there is support in all directions for both individuals and businesses alike. I think this article is important to let you all know that whatever you are feeling, whether it's a much-needed break from the fast pace of life or fear of the unknown, you are not alone. Through social media, I have reached out to see what people in our community have been doing to cope with the lockdown and below are a few of the responses that I received.
Photo Round Up - January 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!
Staycation in Fenelon Falls
The holidays are coming and many of you may be at a loss for things to do. You are used to flying down south to escape the brisk winter, heading to the city to visit family and enjoy a meal together, or getting together with a boatload of friends on New Year’s Eve. This year does look a lot different, but you are lucky to live in Fenelon Falls where the options for activities and fun are nearly unlimited.
Photo Round Up - December 17th, 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!
Santa and the Santa Day Committee say Thank You!
Submitted by Santa Day Committee
To everyone that participated in the Santa Day Drive-by on Saturday, November 28th. Such fun watching Santa greet the people driving by and seeing all their smiling faces. This event would not have happened without the help of all our volunteers and supporters. As you’re driving through our village we hope that you are enjoying all the new Christmas lights and decorations provided by The Santa Day Committee. Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
Certainly, whilst the Christmas season brings many joyful times, it can also be riddled with stressors and anxiety but never more so than this year. So how will you be celebrating the Holidays? While we may not be able to participate in the usual gatherings, this should definitely not mean turning into the Grinch. In fact, why not take this opportunity to start some new holiday traditions?
A Note from our Early Bird Prize Winner
Submission by Susan Bean
To all of my wonderful friends in Fenelon, thank you so much for the fabulous gifts in the “Early Bird Prize” from the “Passport to Christmas”. Everything is wonderful and I sincerely appreciate each one so much. Thank you for the gift certificates from the “Kawartha Artisan Market”, “The Little Pie Shack”, “Treasures by the Locks” and “The Butterfly Boutique”.....Thank you, I look forward to shopping!! Thank you to “The Corral” for the lovely candleholders (they are on my table), to “The Lil’ Wee Quilt Shop for the table runner (it is on my table), and to “The Curious Bear Marketplace” for the masks (certainly need those every day!).
A COVID Christmas at St. James Anglican
Submitted by Dana Bachman
Christmas will definitely be different this year. On November 28 the Santa Day committee was still able to come up with a way to create some holiday magic for children -- a drive by Santa! Children can still submit letters to Santa at the library and volunteers from our local post office will write responses. Are you longing for the candle lit Christmas Eve service? Or have you and your family attended the Bethlehem Live Christmas Eve service at St. James, complete with sheep, donkeys and the traditional Christmas pageant? Unfortunately those will not be happening this year, but there are still opportunities for you and your family to experience the message of hope and rebirth at Christmas. And we could all use a little hope right about now.
Photo Round Up - December 10th, 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!