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St. James the Apostle Anglican Church Opens His Doors
Submitted by St. James Communication Committee
St. James the Apostle Anglican Church opened his doors again on Sunday, September 13th and let in the beautiful fresh air and beautiful congregates of Fenelon Falls. Judy Dickson led a wonderful Morning Prayer service and Sermon.
Announcing: The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of the Kawartha Works Community Co-op
A stunning outdoor amphitheatre – the first ever in Fenelon Falls – will be home to The Grove Theatre, an exciting new summer festival of live performance. Created under the auspices of the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC), with construction funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and additional support from members of the local community, The Grove Theatre has been conceived to engage and inspire both visitors and local residents. The annual festival will bring new vitality not only to Fenelon Falls itself but to the whole region of Kawartha Lakes.
Get Ready: "Hay Fever" is just Around the Corner!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of the Kawartha Works Community Co-operative
The team at Kawartha Works Community Co-operative (KWCC) is so excited for our Hay Fever event in Fenelon Falls! We have received such positive feedback from the community and have seven final locations around town. Don’t miss out on the awesome designs over the next few weeks!
Kawartha Lakes Farmfest offers a safe, family-friendly farm experience
Originally shared by Kawartha Lakes News
Kawartha Farmfest makes its annual return on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The self-guided tour features nine sites including stops at four family farms. Health and safety protocols have been updated to allow for physical distancing and contact tracing through online registration. Kawartha Farmfest is an opportunity for people to engage with area agricultural producers, and retailers in a fun, family friendly and safe way. It’s a chance for people to experience the fall harvest first hand while learning about the farms in the community. The participating host farms are graciously opening their doors to provide tours and answer questions about their operation. Kawartha Farmfest is both a celebration of agriculture and brings the community together in a hands-on experiential way.
Photo Round Up - September 17th, 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!
An update from St. James Anglican Church
From the Communications Committee of St. James – Fenelon Falls
Saint James Anglican Church at 50 Bond Street East will welcome back its members and guests this Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 11:00 am. Click Read More below for more information.
Update from Fenelon Falls Curling Club
Concerned you might not get to your sunny winter destination this year. Come join us at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club. It’s fun, it’s social and great exercise! We offer a 6 week learn to curl program for those interested in learning to curling. Sign up with 3 friends or neighbours and the 1st registration will be half price. A great opportunity to try a new sport this winter.
Featured Photo - Monarch on Sunflower
Submitted by Janet Dean. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
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.
Deadline Reminder for The Royal Canadian Legion Fenelon Falls Literary Contest for Seniors
Submitted by Arlene Colman
We hope all our seniors are coping as well as can be expected during these uncertain times of COVID-19. A reminder that the deadline is fast approaching. The deadline is 6:00pm September 25, 2020 for submission of your entry. We request that entries be submitted electronically to br238seniorsliterary@gmail.com or by Canada Post to Arlene Colman, 68 Kozy Kove Road, Burnt River, Ontario, K0M 1C0.
Photo Round Up - September 10th, 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 - Sunset Clocktower
Submitted by Scott Peel. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Fight the Bite - Positive West Nile Virus Equine Test Result Brings Reminder For People to Take Precautions
Submitted by Bill Eekhof
With the first sign of West Nile virus being detected in the area this summer, local residents are being asked to cover up and clean up to avoid mosquitoes. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports that a horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes has tested positive for West Nile virus. The finding was confirmed in tests taken by a local veterinarian and then reported to the Health Unit this week. The horse was treated with antibiotics and is recovering.
Beware of Bats, As More Being Found Inside Area Homes
Submitted by Bill Eekhof
A worrying rise in the number of bats being reported in homes in the tri-county area is causing the local Health Unit to sound the alarm. In recent weeks, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has received multiple reports of bats being discovered inside homes in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. While there have been no incidents of rabid bats biting people this year, the Health Unit is urging people to be on the lookout for bats in their homes and take steps to ‘bat-proof’ their residence.
An Update on How to Keep Yourselves Safe
Submitted by Marina Hodson
At this point, I think we are all becoming familiar with our “new normal,” but as we face flu season as well as re-opening schools, it seemed worthwhile to provide an update on how to keep yourselves safe and how to access healthcare in your communities when you do need to.
"Hay Fever" is coming to Fenelon Falls, and we need your help!
Submitted by Maddy Warlow on behalf of Kawartha Works Community Co-op
Be on the lookout for a new fall event happening across the community: Hay Fever! With the help of our summer students, the Kawartha Works Community Co-op (KWCC) is excited to announce our upcoming festive Fall event, Hay Fever! You won’t want to miss all these awesome hay bale designs near your favourite businesses this fall. Want to get in on the action? We need design teams to support businesses in their hay sculpture construction!
Photo Round Up - September 3rd, 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!
Updated Chamber and Tourism Office Hours
As summer draws to a close it's time to say goodbye to Michael. His last day is tomorrow so the office will now be transitioning to our fall hours. The office will be closed on the following days: Monday, August 31st, Tuesday, September 1st, and Tuesday, September 8th.
Hours for the remainder of September will be Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am to 4 pm and Thurs 11:30 am to 4 pm to facilitate the KATVA pickups.
#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.
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Expands Rain Garden
Submitted by Kathy Armstrong
What has happened to the garden at the end of Oak Street?
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society has expanded the rain garden opposite the parking lot and museum on Oak Street. This is a rain garden designed to catch, soak up and filter the stormwater before it runs over land into the lake. Rain gardens remove pollutants, reduce flooding and help recharge groundwater.