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Kawartha Lakes Food Source Introduces New Green Dishes Program to the Kawartha Lakes
Submitted by Kawartha Lakes Food Source
As a community leader in food issues, the Kawartha Lakes Food Source is always looking for innovative ways to build and strengthen food security within the City of Kawartha Lakes. Today the Kawartha Lakes Food Source announced the kick-off of a new program designed to eliminate the need for disposable dishes at community events, while also supporting food banks across the Kawartha Lakes. “We were inspired by our recent work with FoodRescue.ca to expand our efforts to reduce waste related to food and its consumption”, says Jessica Topfer, FoodRescue.ca Coordinator at the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. “Our new Green Dishes program will allow our community to reduce their environmental impact when hosting events that include food, while also helping food banks feed the need across the Kawartha Lakes. By putting your food on our Green Dishes, you’re allowing us to fill more plates in the community.”
Hospice Offers New Grief Support Group
Submitted by Community Care Health & Care Network
Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of a loved one? At Community Care Hospice Services, we believe that nobody should have to grieve alone. Our Grief Support programs are starting up in Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, and Fenelon Falls, offering a safe, comfortable space to share your experience and connect with others who are going through similar situations.
For more information on our Grief Support programs, please contact our Hospice Services at 705-879-4123 or hospiceinfo@ccckl.ca
Photo Round Up - March 12th, 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!
Pandemic Declaration Does Not Change Local COVID-19 Response
Submitted by Kendra Fleming
Although the World Health Organization today declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the area’s Medical Officer of Health says there is no need to panic. “At this time, we still do not have any local cases,” says Lynn Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. “And while we may eventually see cases in our area, we have been working with our hospitals and health care partners to ensure we have supports in place to protect our residents and contain the spread of the illness when it arrives.”
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[Advertorial] - Sutton Group, Kawartha Lakes Realty Inc.
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
This week we’re welcoming returning vendor, Sutton Group - Kawartha Lakes Realty Inc. to the upcoming 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show. Their brokerage has been located in Kawartha Lakes for over 20 years and extends full service, professional and experienced realtors and 24/7 contact.
They will be offering a draw for a $100 Sobey’s gift card at their booth, so be sure to stop by and say hi. The show runs from April 24th to 26th at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.
Featured Photo - Winter at Four Mile Lake
Submitted by Linda Jacobson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Books & Brews Event Series Launches This Month
Submitted by Dana Deathe
On Friday, March 13th, The Book Lady and Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. are joining forces to bring you the first Books & Brews event featuring local author David Ward. David has written two books published by ECW Press. His first book, The Lost 10 Point Night: Searching for my Hockey Hero, Jim Harrison tells the story of David’s pursuit to interview his favourite hockey player from his childhood. As David builds his friendship with former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Jim Harrison, the story shifts to reveal insider information about the history of the NHL, including the merger with the WHA that changed the league forever, and the ways that the NHLPA affects past and current hockey players as they give their all to play Canada’s national sport in the big leagues.
Food Vendors Needed for Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival
Submitted by Christi Norris
Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival is being held on June 13, 2020 at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre and Arena. With over 1,200 attendees last year we are hoping to expand our snack and lunch options. We are looking to engage a couple of food vendors for our attendees. We are looking for simple options such as sandwiches, sweet treats, tea, coffee, water and pop. We would also love to see some options for those with gluten allergies, if you have them. If this is something you are interested in please contact us at Kawarthayff@gmail.com by April 1, 2020. Please note that interested food vendors must have the appropriate safe food handling certifications and insurance.
Fenelon Falls Curling Club Hosts Charity Bonspiel
Submitted by Darlene Young
The Fenelon Falls Curling Club's continued community spirit is evident once more with its successful annual charity bonspiel! The Women's Resources, received the profits this year to help with the ongoing protection and housing of abused women and their children in the local area. Brent Simpson, president of the club presented Lori Watson from Women's Resources the check for $2,150.
New Rural Zoning By-law Update and Discussion Paper
The Planning Division held public information sessions in the fall of 2019 regarding the consolidation and update for a New Rural Zoning By-law. The sessions and conversations both introduced this Project and started the discussion on what needs to be considered in the development of a New Rural Zoning By-law. We would like your comments and input to help the City as we start to prepare a draft New Rural Zoning By-law over the next several months. Please provide comments by March 15, 2020 to ruralzoningbylaw@kawarthalakes.ca.
Photo Round Up - March 5th, 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!
Upcoming Seminar: The Essential Support Role hosted by ABLE
For parents caring for an adult son or daughter with disabilities, the right paid help can provide the support for a good life, along with respite for family. But how do you ensure the support you engage is providing what you and your family member really need? Janet Klees, Executive Director of Durham Family Resources, and a longtime advocate for families challenged by disability, will address this question on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Shiloh Christian Centre, in Fenelon Falls, at 7 pm. in a seminar called “The Essential Support Role: Interviewing, Hiring and Guiding Paid Workers.” The event is being hosted by ABLE, a local family support network. Shiloh Christian Centre is located at 183 County Road 8, 2 km west of Sobeys in Fenelon Falls.
Featured Photo - Rise and Shine
Submitted by Bruce & Diana. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Barn Kats Performing Leap Day Concert
Did you know that 2020 is a “Leap Year”? Since the Earth’s full rotation of the sun takes 365.25 days, every 4 years an extra day known as a “Leap Day” is included at the end of February in order to synchronize our calendars with the passing of the seasons.
To celebrate this rare occasion, the Barn Kats will be performing live at the Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.’s Leap Year Party! This Saturday, February 29th at 8:00 pm, don’t miss this special concert in celebration of Leap Day 2020.
Fenelon Falls Robotics Kicks Off Their Season
For the third consecutive year, the students at FFSS have been competing in FIRST Robotics, an international series of tournaments designed to encourage high school-aged teams to compete head-to-head on a special playing field with robots they have designed, built, and programmed. In conjunction with the Robotics course being offered at the school, and with the generosity of local sponsors, the Robotics Club has spent hundreds of hours designing, coding, creating, and testing their creation in preparation for this season’s upcoming competitions in Oshawa, North Bay, and Mississauga.
Photo Round Up - February 27th
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!
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[Advertorial] — RJW Digital Imaging
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
This week we’re excited to introduce a new vendor to the upcoming 36th annual Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show — RJW Digital Imaging. Owner, Robert Waskul, not only offers family and business portrait photography services but also specializes in old (and not so old) restoration of family photographs. To learn more about RJW Digital Imaging, be sure to stop by their booth at #KLCLS2020 from April 24th to 26th. They would love to help restore your beloved old photos.
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[Advertorial] — Neolife with Heather's Help
This advertorial is published in partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show.
Local community member, Heather LeCraw, is returning to the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show this year with her businesses, Heather’s Help and Neolife.
Heather has been a health educator and advocate for over 20 years. She promotes a healthy, active lifestyle with whole-food nutritional supplements and products for comfort and mobility — country living with vitality and fun! Partnering with NeoLife was a no brainer. They are a leader in nutrition and wellness, with whole-food supplements that fill the gaps in our diet. They are on a mission to end the trend of chronic disease in North America, and poor health related to diet and lifestyle.
We hope you’ll stop by Heather’s booth at KLCLS 2020 to meet her and learn more.
Featured Photo - Blue Jay
Submitted by Cheryl Pearson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Meet and Greet with Fred Walker
Submitted by Anne Kulmula
Have you ever wondered what Tarot is really about, why it works, how it works? Reading Tarot cards has come a long way since being stereotyped as a fortune-telling item, to a tool that can be of great assistance in many areas of one's life. Perhaps you have a burning question about the direction your life is heading or need some clarification on decisions you are making or sometimes just a check-in with ourselves through this ancient system of understanding. To this end a Meet and Greet gathering will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at 1 pm at Curious, 10-B Water St. in Fenelon Falls.