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Diggin' Downtown Fenelon Falls
Fenelon Falls is open! Drive through the downtown both ways and stop to shop at your favourite stores. Check out this video to check out the latest look at the new road and downtown.
Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath Headline at New Amphitheater Opening in Fenelon Falls
The Grove Theatre is extremely excited to announce an eclectic line-up of talent for a month-long season opening! From Canadian classics, to local artists, and even something for the kids - The Grove is ecstatic to announce that the doors will be opening to the public, following all health guidelines this August!
Artistic Directors Christy Yael and Sean Cox have assembled a fantastic collection of artists to help celebrate the opening of The Grove Theatre. The Grove team is thrilled to have Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath open the amphitheater with their customized, quick witted and uproariously entertaining improv show.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes proud to present the DOUG & MARY PERRY HIGHER EDUCATION FUND
With great pride and sense of honour, the past President and Co-Founder of the Community Foundation of Kawartha, Mike Perry has established the Doug & Mary Perry Higher Education Fund with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. In memory of his loving parents, Mike has launched this Fund intended to provide financial support and encouragement to graduates from the Fenelon Falls Secondary School, interested in a career in teaching.
Meet the Museum Gardens!
We are certain you have been out to #ExploreFenelon these past few weeks! The sun is shining, the lake is calling, and patios are open for all to enjoy. One of our favourite spots in town, and I am sure you can all say the same, is the Maryboro Lodge!
Shoutout to the Rotary Club!
Recognize any of your community members under those masks and face shields? Seven members of the team of 135 volunteers working at the Immunization Clinic at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre to BEAT COVID ONE JAB AT A TIME. Book online to reserve your spot to keep yourself and your community members safe. See you there!
St James Church Garden Collaborates on Food Bank Youth Project
St. James Anglican Church is excited to embark on a collaborative project with the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society to grow fresh produce in the Community Garden for the Food Bank. The church donated 7 raised beds in the Community Garden to be tended by dedicated youth from Langton Public School and Fenelon Falls Secondary School. Church members also volunteered time and donated plants to get things started.
The Garden Project: Highlighting Cenotaph Park
This week, we are highlighting one of the town’s favourite collections of gardens, the beautiful landscaping, colours, and floral design at Cenotaph Park! These gardens are number 2 on the map, which can be found here.
FENELON ARTS COMMITTEE SCULPTURE PROJECT FUNDRAISING COMPLETE
The Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) has successfully raised the funds needed for The Sculpture Project.
The FAC is happy to announce the funding needed for The Sculpture Project has been secured. The fundraising campaign began in 2020 and has raised over $50,000. Two works, Portage by James C. Smith and River Grove by Susan Rankin, will be mounted on limestone bases in the Rain Garden south of Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum, and will ultimately be on display as City art.
The Locks are Opening!
Parks Canada advises that the Trent-Severn Waterway is scheduled to re-open for navigation on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.
As part of Parks Canada’s ongoing effort to combat COVID-19 and in the interests of the health and safety of all Canadians, visitors, and Parks Canada team members, all visitors (boaters and land-based) are required to adhere to the following while visiting our sites:
The Colborne Street Gallery Presents REVEL
Colborne Street Gallery presents Revel. This online exhibition features painting, print, glass work, Inuit art, and textiles. Since opening our doors in 2018, we have partnered with over 100 artists and worked to support the creative economy in Fenelon Falls.
Fenelon Falls Featured
How lucky are we all to get to be a part of such an amazing community! Fenelon Falls is a true gem in the Kawarthas and that has not gone unnoticed. In the last week, our incredible village was featured in two articles by the Toronto Star! Looks like we are making it to the big leagues.
Update on Fenelon Falls Downtown Reconstruction
Downtown Fenelon Falls is currently undergoing a full reconstruction project to replace critical infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. At the same time, the municipality is taking this opportunity to update and enhance the streetscape, including new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and furnishings.
The Grove Theatre Spring Update: Mainstage Production Postponed, Huge Strides Forward in Finalizing the Site Thanks to Community Support, more work to be done!
The team at The Grove Theatre, with the wonderful support of the community, has made huge strides in finalizing the outdoor amphitheatre site. However, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, The Grove Theatre has made the decision to postpone the mainstage production, leaving the stage open to other shows, programming and community events. Work to make this possible will continue on site throughout the Spring and Summer.
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.
Together We "CAHN" Reignite Our Community
Submitted by Beverly Jeeves. Kawartha Lakes Culture and Heritage Network (CAHN) is a collaborative voice that advocates for the heritage and culture sectors in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
St. James Church in the Times of COVID-19
Submitted by Beverly Jeeves. Can you believe it has been over a year since the first cases of Covid-19 appeared in Canada? It has been a year since restrictions, lockdowns, wearing masks, and staying six feet apart becoming the “new normal.” Did anyone think that we would still be in the midst of this pandemic one-year later.
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.
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.
Fenelon Arts Committee Sculpture Project The Scale Model Gift Program
The Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) is happy to announce a new initiative in support of our current Sculpture Project: The Scale Model Gift Program. This unique opportunity offers donors the choice to take home a scale model of James C. Smith’ Portage or Susan Rankin’s River Grove with a minimum donation of $2,000.
Welcoming Fenelon Dental to the Main Street
We offer a full range of dental services and are constantly adding more. From cleaning and fillings to root canals, crowns/veneers/cosmetic work and dental implants. We have Steve Kerr, who is a denturist, as part of our team. He does all our dentures/removable prosthetic work. We also have an in house ceramist, Jay Mandel, as part of our team. He does complete custom stain for patients getting cosmetic work done so they don't have to drive anywhere.