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Announcing the Winners of the Legion's Seniors' Literary Contest
Submitted by Arlene Colman
This year’s contest saw a 100% increase in entries. The creativity and imagination was awesome. All winners will receive a modest monetary award, but the bragging rights are awesome!! A BIG thank you to our trio of volunteer judges who did a remarkable job. We greatly appreciate your expertise, experience and generosity of time. Thank you to all those who entered. Click Read More to see this year’s winners!
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!
Photo Round Up - November 19th
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 - Morning Reflections
Submitted by Bruce & Diana. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
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
Play the "Lake Cameron" Puzzle
Submitted by Anne Kulmala
My sister and Step Mom made the trek to Fenelon Falls from Paris, Ontario late this summer. COVID could no longer keep them away as our family added 2 new members, one in June and one in August. 2 new babies, 2 new Grandchildren for me and new Great Grandchildren for Jean Kulmala, my Step Mom. We had a “distanced” visit and walked down along the beach with some of the kids. It was a beautiful windy day with sunlight sparkling off the waves and a perfect place to be able to meet. It reminded me just how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful playground we call Fenelon Falls. My sister Barbara MacDonald, has created an online puzzle of Cameron Lake from a photo she took at Garnet Graham Park. You are invited to enjoy the jigsaw puzzle at the following link: https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0acf60940814
A Portrait of Small Town Life In Winter, In Two Parts
In early 2020 Cottage Life magazine reached out to the Chamber of Commerce about the opportunity for a feature story in their winter edition. It was an opportunity to showcase another great season in Fenelon Falls so of course, the answer was yes. In March, just before lockdown, the photographer arrived to capture photos and stories of local residents and business owners. You can find the results in the recently released Winter 2020 edition or on Apple News.
Passport to Christmas Returns
Passport to Christmas returns on November 13th and will be running until December 31st. There are 29 participating businesses around town and if you use your holiday shopping passport at any five participating locations, you’ll receive stamps to qualify for a grand prize. Simply fill our your password and submit to the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce or any participating location.
An early bird prize will also be drawn on December 1st. To learn more about the participating businesses or download a Passport, click Read More to get started. With the hard work our businesses have done to implement & maintain safety during COVID-19, you will be sure to enjoy comfortable holiday shopping & dining. Thanks to all area businesses for their hard work & effort during this trying time.
Photo Round Up - November 12th
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!
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.
Featured Photo - Sturgeon Lake
Submitted by Bev Woodbine. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
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!
Photo Round Up - November 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!
Featured Photo - Fall Day
Submitted by Julie Knox. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Fenelon Library launches new programs
Submitted by Debbie Spivey
The Fenelon Falls Branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library is once again open to the public from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. There are computers available for use, but please note that they must be booked in advance. The library and its staff are also pleased to launch two new programs: a monthly take-home craft kit, and an Outdoor Holiday Planter Workshop where you can build your own outdoor holiday planter with expert guidance.
Local Citizen, Doug Cox, Recognized by Lions International
Submitted by Fenelon Falls & District Lion Club
Lions International, the world's largest service organization, recently recognized local citizen Doug Cox for 50 years of service in Lions. Doug received a personal letter and Monarch chevron from International President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi which was delivered by area Lion Governor Deb Dawson.
Fenelon Arts Committee Sculpture Project Fundraising Campaign Begins
Submitted by Fenelon Arts Committee
The Sculpture Project: Two public artworks will be installed at the Rain Garden in Fenelon Falls, the first project initiated by the Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC). Established in 2018, the FAC is a volunteer committee that identifies opportunities for artists, strategizes on arts initiatives, and works to increase public access and engagement with art in Fenelon Falls.
Photo Round Up - October 29th, 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!
Local Team Takes Part in CIBC Run for the Cure
Submitted by Patricia Goode Zahorec
On Sunday, October 4, the Pink WR Crawler Team took part in the CIBC Run for the Cure for the 16th year in a row. This year was a very unusual and challenging year for us all due to covid and social distancing. The regular Run was cancelled and in its place, there was a virtual event. Our little team of 10 ladies decided to continue to participate by doing the Run in our little Hamlet of Rosedale.
Featured Photo - Tree Frog
Submitted by Kayla Donaldson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.