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Have you heard the word? The market opens on the third!
Submitted by Kathy Martin
July third is our opening date, we're sorry it's been such a long wait. The market will have public safety protocol in place this season to ensure the well-being of our customers and vendors. We have a great line up with fresh local produce, homemade breads, treats, local garlic, preserves, honey, and much more. Entrance into the market will only be accessible from Bond Street, and we have new hours this season: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Photo Round Up - June 18th, 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!
Fenelon Falls Legion Honours Seniors in the Community of Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Arlene Colman
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion in Fenelon Falls Arlene Colman, Seniors Chairman, recognizes the important role our seniors play in the success of family, the success of the organizations to which they belong and the overall success of our community in which we live. Many of our seniors volunteer in various organizations, providing advice, experience and leadership and we are enriched by their participation. We thank our seniors for their contributions to the strength of family and the community.
Featured Photo - Fenelon Falls Sunset
Submitted by Anna York. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Kawartha Hypnosis Bottle Drive for PPE a Success
Rebecca O’Rourke of Kawartha Hypnosis recently took on the initiative to collect empty wine, liquor, and beer containers from local residents and turn those empties into PPE supplies for local businesses to use as to safely reopen their doors.
2020 Canada Day Celebration Cancelled in Fenelon Falls
Councillor Doug Elmslie, Canada Day Committee Chair, advises that the current COVID-19 crisis had forced the cancellation of Canada Day in the village this year. There was simply no way that we could organize an event that would protect the health and safety of participants, volunteers and comply with current virus restrictions. These safeguards were a priority in keeping the community safe.
If COVID has you going stir crazy, check out this little gem on Sturgeon Lake
Submitted by Christa LeCraw
One of the first activities to reopen in the wake of our collective lockdown was golf, because it’s a sport perfectly suited for the times in which we find ourselves. You can play alone, with your partner or in a physically distanced group of friends. You can play for the first time, or as a weekly ritual. You can play with your kids, grandkids, parents, or grandparents. In these uncertain times, golf might just be the thing to get you back into the swing of summer.
The New Normal?
Submitted by Marina Hodson
Month four and while the seasons move on, life feels a bit like it’s at a standstill. That being said, tomorrow the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit, along with many others, will be moving into Phase II of the reopening. So whilst we are all looking forward to a haircut, what does this really mean??
Residents of Rosedale Hosting Truckload Rain Barrel Fundraiser
Submitted by Jenny Scott
Please support a local project- the Rosedale Boat Launch Reconstruction. This is the busiest boat launch in the Kawarthas and has not had any maintenance since the mid-1960s. There is shoreline erosion, potholes in the exit ramp and a hazardous underwater berm with the potential to damage motors, if not corrected. This is a costly project- approximately $50,000 needs to be community raised. The ‘Residents of Rosedale’ have taken this project on.
Photo Round Up - June 11th, 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!
Featured Photo - New Family
Submitted by Anna Gamsby. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Photo Round Up - June 4th, 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!
Bee a Hero! 2020 CKL Pollinator Garden Challenge
Submitted by Christine Szabados
Bee City Kawartha Lakes is happy to announce a new event, the Bee A Hero! 2020 CKL Pollinator Garden Challenge. This exciting, socially distanced event strives to improve the quality and abundance of habitat for native pollinators along the CKL Pollinator Pathway. The event is open to anyone who has or is creating a pollinator friendly garden space, farm, school or business. Prizes will be awarded in various garden categories, including children's gardens, container gardens, new and existing/expanded gardens. Participants are asked to submit a before and after photo of their garden.
100 Activities for Kids and Adults
Summer might look a little different this year than last, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of fun activities to enjoy. The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce has prepared this engaging list of 100 activities for kids and adults to enjoy. We’d love for you to share photos and stories of your experiences and try to cross off as many items as you can. Tag us on social media @explorefenelonfalls or email hello@explorefenelonfalls.com for a chance to be featured in the Town Crier and on our social media.
KLCLS Event Cancellation Notice
The KLCLS committee has cancelled the tentative September show due to ongoing concerns over Covid-19. If you are a vendor or sponsor and haven’t received a phone call to deliver this news please contact the Chamber office by email at: hello@explorefenelonfalls.com
Featured Photo - Shadow Lake Reflection
Submitted by Susan Johnstone. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Tulips in Bloom
Submitted by Chris Greaves. Photography by Justin Greaves.
Last year Mary and I went to D Day 75 events. In the fall of 2019, we bought two bags of tulips from the Royal Canadian Legion and planted them in our front garden. They are memorial tulips remembering the thousand Canadian troops who helped liberate Amsterdam on May 5th, 1945, and the thousands who died liberating Holland from Nazi oppression. Our grandson Justin Greaves took the photos. He does freelance work now after several years with the Toronto Star organization.
Iron Piece to be auctioned off for Kawartha Lakes Food Source
Submitted by Murray Anderson
Local artist, Murray Anderson, is auctioning off ornamental iron pieces representing the pandemic, people lost, and a united Canada. The first iron piece, an 8 ft x 4 ft trellis, is now available and will be auctioned off in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. joins the All Together Beer project
Submitted by Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. joins the All Together Beer project to raise money for the hospitality industry impacted by COVID-19 closures. In an urgent call for action to help support the hospitality industry, Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. is proud to join the All Together Beer project with more than 800 participating breweries from 40 countries around the globe to raise money for the hospitality industry impacted by COVID-19 closures.
Featured Photo - Early Morning Walk
Submitted by Belinda Wilson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.