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Fenelon Falls Featured
How lucky are we all to get to be a part of such an amazing community! Fenelon Falls is a true gem in the Kawarthas and that has not gone unnoticed. In the last week, our incredible village was featured in two articles by the Toronto Star! Looks like we are making it to the big leagues.
Update on Fenelon Falls Downtown Reconstruction
Downtown Fenelon Falls is currently undergoing a full reconstruction project to replace critical infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer. At the same time, the municipality is taking this opportunity to update and enhance the streetscape, including new sidewalks, curbs, gutters and furnishings.
Be A Dandelion
If you were told to “Be a Dandelion” most people would not consider that encouraging or uplifting but this week that’s exactly what happened. Downtown businesses found a handmade bouquet of dandelions, a painted rock and a beautiful card on their doorstep.
Photo Round Up - March 25th, 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!
Photo Round Up - March 18th, 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!
Calling All Local Photographers and Lovers of Fenelon Falls
Calling local photographers and all those who love the beautiful people and landscapes of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area! Every week we share your wonderful photos in the Town Crier and now we’re excited to share a new opportunity for everyone to enjoy the best of Fenelon Falls in a high-quality, hardcover coffee table style photography book. The book will be curated from photos submitted to the Town Crier by our faithful reader/photographers and is a perfect gift for every occasion. Stay tuned for more details about pre-sale and delivery dates later this spring.
The Grove Theatre Spring Update: Mainstage Production Postponed, Huge Strides Forward in Finalizing the Site Thanks to Community Support, more work to be done!
The team at The Grove Theatre, with the wonderful support of the community, has made huge strides in finalizing the outdoor amphitheatre site. However, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, The Grove Theatre has made the decision to postpone the mainstage production, leaving the stage open to other shows, programming and community events. Work to make this possible will continue on site throughout the Spring and Summer.
Flooding season is here - are you prepared?
Press Release from City of Kawartha Lakes
Each year as the spring thaw approaches, areas of the municipality are known to be prone to flooding. Residents who live or have property near flood-prone areas are urged to take time now to take proactive steps to prepare for the season.
Let's Get Crafty: Easter Edition
In this edition of Let’s Get Crafty, learn how to make DIY Sock Bunnies with common household items.
Grannies for Grannies Online Auction
Fenelon Falls Grannies For Grannies Online Auction...Only one more day! Closing Friday, March 19, at 8:30 pm. You can follow our auction on MaxSold.com (type in K0M 1N0 ) to bring up our auction listing or access our auction directly here: https://maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/kawartha-lakes-ontario-canada-seller-managed-charityfundraising-online-auction-united-church-123-colborne-st-fenelon-falls-on-k0m-1n0-28648/.
TheDevineKitchen - Glazed Pan Roasted Carrots
At this time of year, our seasonal vegetable selection can be limited. Hurray for carrots as they store well and are always available. Here’s a fun, delicious and easy method of preparing them. The carrots release juices as they cook, and the fat and sugar create a shiny glaze.
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society First Member's Meeting with Presenter, Sylvia Keesmat
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society is proud to announce that our first members’ meeting since the pandemic was declared, will be happening next Monday, March 22nd, at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom.
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.