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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.
Colborne Street Reconstruction
Submitted by Chris Appleton
At the Special Council Meeting on December 1, 2020, CKL Council voted unanimously to support Councillor Elmslie’s motion to include $2.7 million in the capital budget for reconstruction of Colborne Street in Fenelon Falls from Water Street to Bond Street, as well as $1.2 million for sewer and water reconstruction as part of the same project. Councillor Elmslie and Mayor Letham have worked hard to bring this long sought after project to fruition. It will be a major facelift for Fenelon.
Featured Photo - Moon over Cameron Lake
Submitted by Lue-Ann Swanson. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Photo Round Up - December 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!
Santa is Coming to Fenelon Falls
Submitted by the Santa Day Committee
The Fenelon Falls Santa Day Committee is proud to say, Santa just cannot stay away! Simply drive by Slices N’ Scoops on Saturday November 28th between 3-7pm and give him a great big wave! Please continue your social distancing, remain in your car and Santa will see you. Click Read More to view the full event poster.
Seasonal Bridge Decorations
Submitted by Julia Taylor, Photos from Brandy Watson
Fenelon Falls is looking mighty festive these days! Don’t miss checking out the seasonal hanging baskets around town and the updated planters along the bridge. A huge thank you to Brandy and The Barn and Bunkie crew with Robert Young Carpentry Ltd. and G. Hart & Sons Well Drilling Ltd for the winter bridge planters, Brian Saxon and Ann Lean for the greenery delivery, and to Carol Milroy, Judy Seymour, and the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society for the winter hanging baskets, as well as the City of Kawartha Lakes for the wreaths. Keeping Fenelon Falls beautiful is a team effort, and this winter town is looking great because of your hard work - thank you!
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 - Christmas Display
Submitted by Sharon Phelps. Send your best photos of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area to the Town Crier email.
Back to Basics
Submitted by Marina Hodson
How many times have you heard the phrase “unprecedented times” over the past eight months? Well, you are about to hear it again. For most of my adult life, I have done things that I assumed to be common in most homes. I cook, bake bread, can, preserve and pressure cook; I know how to sew, knit, crochet and cross-stitch. Don’t ask me how I learned these skills, but I just thought we all picked them up along the way. As I got older and spoke to others, I came to realize that these were often considered antiquated and uncommon hobbies and skills – until now that is!
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.
Photo Round Up - November 26th, 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!
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!
Holiday Cheer brought to Fenelon Falls
Submitted by Carol Milroy
Members of the Horticultural Society have made beautiful Christmas hanging baskets this year to help bring some holiday cheer to Fenelon Falls. Check out their beautiful handiwork and keep your eye out for these festive baskets hanging up around town this season. Many thanks to the Horticultural Society volunteers for their continued efforts to beautify public spots in town!
The Salvation Army in Kawartha Lakes Launches its 2020 Christmas Kettle Campaign
Submitted by Kathy Switzer
The Salvation Army is set to begin its annual Christmas Kettle campaign throughout Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon and Coboconk. Even during a pandemic, The Salvation Army marches on in support of those struggling with food insecurity, loneliness, and other practical realities that most of us take for granted. “We listen to people and work to care for their needs,” says Lt. Susan Roffel, Community Ministries Director in Lindsay. She and her husband, Lt. Bob Roffel, are both Pastors and arrived in Lindsay this summer to take over leadership of The Salvation Army’s work in Lindsay.
Letters to Santa
Submitted by Judi Adamson
Don’t forget to drop off your letters to Santa at the Fenelon Falls Library located at 15 Market Street. Look for the mailbox with Santa’s picture on it.
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