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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!).
Strategic Holiday Shopping Downtown Fenelon Falls
Christmas eve is slowly approaching and you aren’t quite finished with your list, have some hard-to-buy for friends and relatives, shipping times are taking forever! The most economical and efficient way to shop is local. Start from one end to the other and make your way through Fenelon’s downtown while shopping strategically at some of the many unique shops that the town has to offer. There is no time to waste, pack your mask and sanitizer while approaching your shop with patience and kindness. Stop in at SIP for a specialty seasonal coffee to keep you warm should you be waiting outside while capacity is met at some of the local businesses.
Save Money at the Country Cupboard by Eating and Drinking Local
Throughout the month of December, The Country Cupboard is encouraging its patrons to eat and drink locally in order to save 20% on supplements, cosmetics, essential oils, and zero waste products. This is the epitome of small-town support of one another!
Early Bird Gets the Worm Passport to Christmas Edition
Submitted by Marylee Boston
Passport to Christmas is in full swing here in the winter wonderland of Fenelon Falls. Susan B. was randomly chosen from the 199 eligible entries as the Early Bird prize winner. Double passport weekend was such a success we’ve added another one. Shop or dine at any participating business from December 18 to 20th, 2020 and receive DOUBLE stamps! The contest closes on Dec. 31st so there’s still lots of time to fill your passport or start a new one.
What Shopping Local Means to Me
Now more than ever, the adage “Shop Local” is important to practice in order to maintain the vibrant community of Fenelon Falls. We asked some of Fenelon’s local businesses to tell us what “Shop Local” means to them as we head into the season of holiday shopping and gift-giving; read on to see what they have to say.
Fenelon Agricultural Society Fundraiser
Submitted by Belinda Wilson
The Fenelon Agricultural Society is offering locally hand-made wooden Christmas decorations for a minimum donation of $10.00 each. The discs are approx. 6" in diameter. You can choose from red or slate grey, and text only or text-and-graphic. To order, please email fenelonfair@gmail.com
Thank you for your continued support of the Fenelon Ag Society, and we look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Reminder to Eat, Shop and Be Merry this weekend!
Just a reminder that this weekend, November 19-22, is the Eat, Shop, and Be Merry weekend in Fenelon Falls! Lots of local shops will be open until 7:00 pm on Friday, and watch for special sales and promotions including double stamps for your Passport to Christmas all weekend long.
Time to start your holiday shopping this year - support your favourite local shops and restaurants to increase your chances of winning one of the Passport to Christmas prizes!
Over 200 original paintings, glass, woodturning, prints, cards, hand-painted ornaments, blankets, and more beginning at $12!
Submitted by Darcie Kennedy on behalf of Colborne Street Gallery
Celebrating its third year, A Holiday Art Market features a wide selection of over 200 original handmade items from local artists as well as artists who live outside our community. As always, there is a special focus on affordable artwork including paintings, woodturning, glasswork, prints, cards, hand-painted ornaments, blankets, books, and more beginning at $12. What a fabulous way to celebrate the creative economy in Fenelon Falls. Shop local and support artists this holiday season!
Enjoy New Bubble Classes at Curious?
Submitted by Anne Kulmala
Here is something new we are offering at curious. A way to stay safe and still enjoy a creative outlet. Curious is offering Bubble classes. Exclusive Classes designed around your Bubble. Create your own group and book a private class with international fibre artist Anne Kulmala. Wool Painting, Needle felted Birds, Small animals or Wet Felted Flowers. Being creative is a great way to release tension, lower stress and stay engaged while staying safe. We welcome all inquiries and will do our best to accommodate your needs. Call 705-887-7712, email curiousfenelon@outlook.com or stop into 10-B Water St in Fenelon Falls for more details
What Shopping Local Means to Me
Now more than ever, the adage “Shop Local” is important to practice in order to maintain the vibrant community of Fenelon Falls. We asked some of Fenelon’s local businesses to tell us what “Shop Local” means to them as we head into the season of holiday shopping and gift-giving; read on to see what they have to say.
Eat, Shop, & Be Merry: Holiday Local Love Weekend
Mark your calendars for the weekend of November 19-22 this year - if you haven’t started your holiday shopping yet, this “Eat, Shop, & Be Merry” event to support your local businesses is the perfect opportunity to kick things off.
This Holiday Local Love Weekend features some of your favourite stores staying open late on Friday, November 20th, double stamps for your Passport to Christmas contest card, and a special early bird draw for passports completed and submitted during the weekend.
Watch the Town Crier for more news from your local shops and restaurants about their sales and promotions for the Eat, Shop, & Be Merry event, which is being thoughtfully organized by Natasha at the Butterfly Boutique.
Come on out to show your favourite local spots some love this holiday season!
Keeping It Local
Submitted by Cheri Davidson on behalf of City of Kawartha Lakes
There’s no doubt about the impact that COVID-19 is having on our community. Small business owners have been hit hard by the restrictions, cost of safety protocols and the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic. Consumer confidence is an issue, as virtually everyone from students to seniors are feeling the impacts. In response, the municipality, with the support of all four Chambers of Commerce (Fenelon Falls, Coboconk, Norland and Area, Bobcaygeon, Lindsay and District) and the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA), is leading a multi-faceted campaign to encourage awareness and action for shopping local.
Our Community Speaks - What We're Thankful For
We asked our community to write in and let us know what they are most thankful for this year, ahead of Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s what we received. The Town Crier team is thankful for you, our readers, who check your emails each week to see what’s new in Fenelon Falls.
Christmas is Coming to Stay
Submitted by The Corral
Exciting new things are coming to The Corral! You may have noticed all the fabulous sales going on at The Corral over the past few months. Well, there is a method to our madness: The Corral will be reinventing itself in the weeks to come and we can’t wait to share our vision with you. The planning of this dream has been in the works for years but the real work began over a year ago - gathering inventory and ideas to create a unique shopping experience in Fenelon Falls.
Congratulations to Our Shop Local Winners
On behalf of the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to announce the winners of our recent Shop Local weekend. Winners were randomly selected via random draw and two of the three draws included previous entrants from the cancelled Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show giveaway. Congratulations to Jen McKinlay, Emily Patterson, and Sharon Myles. We hope you enjoy your gift baskets. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the Shop Local weekend a huge success.
#CanadaUnited and Big Shop Weekend is Here!
Shop local, show some love, and win in Fenelon Falls! To celebrate the #CanadaUnited Campaign and our local Big Shop Weekend (Aug. 28-30) we thought we would kick things off with some fun! We have 3 amazing gift baskets up for grabs, and all you need to do is enjoy our local Fenelon Falls businesses. Slices ‘N Scoops is also hosting an ice cream social from 6 to 9 pm so be sure to stop by with a receipt from your local shopping and you’ll receive a free cone! Visit our local Canada United Facebook event to see local promotions.
Santa Says...
Submitted by Kathy Martin on behalf of the Fenelon Falls Farmers Market
We have many great gift ideas for those who would like to shop for the holidays early, such as homemade jams, jellies, preserves, honey, and other items you could use to make that beautiful gift basket with. Let's not forget the artwork, jewelry, wood crafting, candles, soap, wine, and so many other items you can find at our market. You can also pre-order food items from our vendors such as vegan cuisine, breads, meat, finger food, and treats. So why not stop by the Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market and get a head start to that Christmas shopping?
#CanadaUnited - Enter to Win
Shop local and win in Fenelon Falls! To celebrate the #CanadaUnited Campaign and the upcoming Big Shop Weekend (Aug. 28-30) we thought we would kick things off with some fun! We have 3 amazing gift baskets up for grabs, and all you need to do is enjoy our local Fenelon Falls businesses.
Introducing Canada United
Introducing Canada United, a movement that brings Canadians together to show their support for local businesses. The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with this nationwide event. We are so thankful for everyone who already shops local and now there’s a bigger incentive to do so.
Curious? Wants to Help Artists & Artisans
Submitted by Anne Kulmala
Curious? is offering an opportunity for artists & artisans to show & sell their work in a beautiful safe environment. Shows & festivals have been cancelled this year and curious? would like to help by offering their unique space. The space is available for 1-week intervals which can be utilized by 1 artist or a group.