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Call for nominations - 13th Annual Accessibility Awareness Awards
Do you know of an individual, community group, organization or business that has gone beyond expectations to promote accessibility within the City of Kawartha Lakes? If you do, please consider submitting a nomination for one of the City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Awareness Awards.
Women in the Kawartha Lakes Culture and Heritage Network
Submitted by Bev Jeeves. This being the week of International Women’s Day, the Kawartha Lakes Culture and Heritage Network (CAHN) is proud to feature Beth (Sinyard) Hart, and to have Beth on our Board of Directors for 2021/22.
Leprechauns in Fenelon
I was out in my woods and what did I hear,
The faint sound of hammers, far but near.
What could be making this very strange sound?
In the woods I went deeper, to have a look around.
The Locker of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and while the celebrations may look a little different this year there is no shortage of gold in Fenelon Falls. The Locker at the Falls is celebrating in style with featured Irish cocktails and meals. Not only that, the amazing staff has put together Irish-inspired cocktails for you to create in the comfort of your own home… or get an idea of what they will be serving on March 17th (wink wink, nudge nudge, make a reso)! Check out Matt’s Irish Flag Shooter and Lily’s Magically Delicious Martini!
Spring Forward
Let’s not forget that this Sunday, March 14th, the clocks move one hour ahead. Yes, we lose some sleep but we are gaining that extra sunlight which means summertime is just around the corner!
TheDevineKitchen - Roman Honey Cake
The two ingredients that make this a traditional Roman cake are whole grain spelt flour and wild honey. I love this recipe for its nourishing ingredients and for its versatility. Feel free to add ½ cup finely grated carrots, ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds and ¼ tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon.
Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety
The mild weather in the next few days will cause the existing snow pack to start melting, producing a moderate runoff. The rain, predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, will add to the runoff. As a result, the local watercourses will start rising. The ice cover, where it exists, will become highly unstable and will break up and may start moving. A piling of ice and ice jamming might be possible. No wide-spread flooding problems within the Kawartha Conservation watershed jurisdiction are anticipated at this time.
Province to Move Local Health Unit Region to ‘Yellow’ COVID-19 Level
As of 12:01 am on Monday (March 8), the Ontario government will move the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) region to its Yellow COVID-19 colour category. This is the second-lowest level in Ontario’s five-colour COVID-19 Response Framework, and one step below the current Orange category that the area has been in for the past three weeks since the provincial Stay-at-Home order was lifted in mid-February.
Let's Get Crafty: Make Your Own Mug
Learn how to make your mug design in four easy steps with just a plain mug, a sharpie, and an oven.
Event Announcement from the Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies
Monday, March 8 2021 5:00 pm to Friday, March 19, 8:30 pm The Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies are running a virtual charity auction. The proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Some great bargains! Go to maxsold.com and look for auctions under Peterborough.
A Message from the Fenelon Station Gallery
We are continuing to accept applications for the upcoming summer season at the Fenelon Station Gallery. Due to the possible delay in the opening of the gallery this year, we are extending the application deadline to March 31st. Application information can be found at www.fenenlonstationgallery.com Or, call Maud 705-887-3263.
Photo Round Up - March 11th, 2021
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!
Vaccination FAQ
Submitted by Marina Hodson. Are you as confused as I am about when to get a vaccine, which one to choose and how to get your appointment? Well, I hope the following helps shed some light on what is going on in the City of Kawartha Lakes and area.
Photo Round Up - March 4th, 2021
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!
The Royal Canadian legion Announces their Third Annual Literary Contest for Seniors
The restrictions in force respecting COVID-19 have impacted all our lives for almost a year. Many of us have much more time on our hands with no place to go or no one to visit. What better way to spend some of those hours than creating a poem, story or a biography of your life that might become a family treasure. Take heart Shakespeare wrote King Lear, Macbeth and Antony & Cleopatra during a plague lockdown in the early 1600’s hence you are in good company.
A Taste of Spring!
Submission by Vicky Groves of the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society. As the sun gets stronger, are you starting to think “Spring”? Is the idea of gardening beginning to enter your mind? Have you considered joining the Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society to get some new ideas or maybe to participate with other like-minded individuals to not only beautify Fenelon but also to learn new approaches to gardening in your own yard, to educate in the community and/or to contribute to environmental restoration and preservation? We welcome new members and hope you will consider joining us!
The History of St. James Church
Submitted by Bev Jeeves. John W. Gardner, a pioneer for the “Common Cause Movement” in the second half of the 20th century, said, “History never looks like history when you are living through it.” Sometimes as we research history we don’t see what is relevant. History is found in many places in a community. We each have our family records and memorabilia. Local museums hold artifacts and archives of a community and provide exhibits. Regional, provincial and national archives hold vast amounts of records both physically and digitally for us to research and explore either in person, or during Covid-19, online. Fenelon Falls was just honoured with a second updated printing of “Fenelon Then and Now” which was sold out before it hit the pavement.
Spiced-Up Chili by TheDevineKitchen
A delicious chilli with a spice blend that lends its own personality and depth of flavour.
You won’t taste the cocoa powder or the cinnamon, but it elevates the flavour three-fold. The pimento makes the chilli taste as if it cooked for hours.
Everyday is International Women's Day in Fenelon Falls
International Women’s Day is taking place on Monday, March 8th. The theme this year is #Choosetochallenge. Choose to challenge the world, and with that comes change. International Women’s Day was first honoured in 1911 by Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, and Germany. Men and Women attended rallies that campaigned for Women’s rights to work, vote, and end discrimination. On the eve of WWI, Russian Women campaigned for peace and observed their first International Women’s Day. In 1975, International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations. Fast forward to 2021, the world has witnessed a significant change in society’s view on Women’s emancipation and equality. We have Female astronauts, Prime Ministers, and beyond that, Women have rights!
In our village, we have a web of Female owned businesses, a majority of Women sitting on boards, Volunteering, and a plethora of opportunities for young girls to pursue their dreams with strong Female role models as guides. It is incredible to see the shift in the world's perspective on Women, and how far Women have come since 1911. I believe the biggest change starts at home, and what is truly inspiring is the number of Women who have grown our village and strengthened our community in outstanding ways. This article is to highlight some of the amazing Women in Fenelon Falls who have all contributed to the advancements Women have made in society over the years. Our Women thrive each and every day. This progress will continue if we “think globally, act locally, and make everyday International Women’s Day”!
Together We "CAHN" Reignite Our Community
Submitted by Beverly Jeeves. Kawartha Lakes Culture and Heritage Network (CAHN) is a collaborative voice that advocates for the heritage and culture sectors in the City of Kawartha Lakes.