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Event Announcement from the Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies
Monday, March 8 2021 5:00 pm to Friday, March 19, 8:30 pm The Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies are running a virtual charity auction. The proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Some great bargains! Go to maxsold.com and look for auctions under Peterborough.
Photo Round Up - March 11th, 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!
Vaccination FAQ
Submitted by Marina Hodson. Are you as confused as I am about when to get a vaccine, which one to choose and how to get your appointment? Well, I hope the following helps shed some light on what is going on in the City of Kawartha Lakes and area.
Photo Round Up - March 4th, 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!
The Royal Canadian legion Announces their Third Annual Literary Contest for Seniors
The restrictions in force respecting COVID-19 have impacted all our lives for almost a year. Many of us have much more time on our hands with no place to go or no one to visit. What better way to spend some of those hours than creating a poem, story or a biography of your life that might become a family treasure. Take heart Shakespeare wrote King Lear, Macbeth and Antony & Cleopatra during a plague lockdown in the early 1600’s hence you are in good company.
A Taste of Spring!
Submission by Vicky Groves of the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society. As the sun gets stronger, are you starting to think “Spring”? Is the idea of gardening beginning to enter your mind? Have you considered joining the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society to get some new ideas or maybe to participate with other like-minded individuals to not only beautify Fenelon but also to learn new approaches to gardening in your own yard, to educate in the community and/or to contribute to environmental restoration and preservation? We welcome new members and hope you will consider joining us!
The History of St. James Church
Submitted by Bev Jeeves. John W. Gardner, a pioneer for the “Common Cause Movement” in the second half of the 20th century, said, “History never looks like history when you are living through it.” Sometimes as we research history we don’t see what is relevant. History is found in many places in a community. We each have our family records and memorabilia. Local museums hold artifacts and archives of a community and provide exhibits. Regional, provincial and national archives hold vast amounts of records both physically and digitally for us to research and explore either in person, or during Covid-19, online. Fenelon Falls was just honoured with a second updated printing of “Fenelon Then and Now” which was sold out before it hit the pavement.
Spiced-Up Chili by TheDevineKitchen
A delicious chilli with a spice blend that lends its own personality and depth of flavour.
You won’t taste the cocoa powder or the cinnamon, but it elevates the flavour three-fold. The pimento makes the chilli taste as if it cooked for hours.
Everyday is International Women's Day in Fenelon Falls
International Women’s Day is taking place on Monday, March 8th. The theme this year is #Choosetochallenge. Choose to challenge the world, and with that comes change. International Women’s Day was first honoured in 1911 by Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, and Germany. Men and Women attended rallies that campaigned for Women’s rights to work, vote, and end discrimination. On the eve of WWI, Russian Women campaigned for peace and observed their first International Women’s Day. In 1975, International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations. Fast forward to 2021, the world has witnessed a significant change in society’s view on Women’s emancipation and equality. We have Female astronauts, Prime Ministers, and beyond that, Women have rights!
In our village, we have a web of Female owned businesses, a majority of Women sitting on boards, Volunteering, and a plethora of opportunities for young girls to pursue their dreams with strong Female role models as guides. It is incredible to see the shift in the world's perspective on Women, and how far Women have come since 1911. I believe the biggest change starts at home, and what is truly inspiring is the number of Women who have grown our village and strengthened our community in outstanding ways. This article is to highlight some of the amazing Women in Fenelon Falls who have all contributed to the advancements Women have made in society over the years. Our Women thrive each and every day. This progress will continue if we “think globally, act locally, and make everyday International Women’s Day”!
Let's Get Crafty: With a Homemade Body Scrub
Submitted by Kellie-Anne Powell. The perfect DIY scrub to minimize that dry skin through these final months of winter.
English Students at Fenelon Falls Secondary School Enjoy Winter Life in Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Roger Johnson. Winters in Fenelon Falls offer a unique experience for the local teens. This year has been especially different in light of the recent lockdown, but students in Mr. Johnson’s grade 9 English class have determined to make the best of the situation.
Photo Round Up - February 25th, 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!
Stop and Smell the Rosé at Kawartha Lakes Winery
Summer may seem like a long ways away with the amount of snowfall we have had this week, but it is going to come faster than we all know. A perfect way to get ahead of the entertaining game this summer is to make your own wine with Kawartha Lakes Winery, right here in Fenelon Falls.
Let's Get Crafty - Spare Sock Snowman
We’re back this week with another edition of Let’s Get Crafty. This week’s craft walks you through how to turn a spare sock and craft supplies into a super cute snowman.
Is It Over Yet?
Submitted by Marina Hodson. Whilst I personally love winter for its beauty, its silence and the winter activities, even I have to admit that as we approach March, I am yearning for some green. But don’t despair – you can enjoy the beauty of winter and the benefits of plants at the same time.
Colborne Street Reconstruction Project
Submitted by The Chamber of Commerce. It’s official! The Colborne Street Reconstruction Project will begin on March 1st. The work will take place on Colborne Street from Water Street to Bond Street. The scope of this project is to install new underground infrastructure (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain), new sidewalks, curbs, and construct a new roadway. The final piece will be streetscape improvements such as furniture (waste receptacles and benches) and pedestrian walkways.
Photo Round Up - February 18th, 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!
Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy a little Valentine’s Day fun with this 2-page downloadable scavenger hunt.
Let's Get Crafty
Submitted by Kellie-Anne Powell. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your own home, making a craft is the best way to do so. This “Reasons I Love You…” chain is the perfect activity for all ages. All that is needed for the chain is some construction paper, glue, a black marker and scissors. To make it a month-long progression, one more reason can be added each day! In between crafting sessions, try out the attached Valentine’s Day scavenger hunts. Happy Valentine’s Day and happy crafting!
His & Hers
Are you at a loss for something to do with your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Continue reading and you will no longer be wondering. What is more fun than creating the restaurant experience in the comfort of your own home? I would say nothing is more fun than that... Except maybe going to the actual restaurant. But until we are able to do that, The Locker at The Falls has put together a His & Hers cocktail for you to try at home. Call and pre-order your Valentine’s Dinner for 2 while sipping on double the L-O-V-E!