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EARTH MONTH + THE COUNTRY CUPBOARD
It's Earth Month - our favourite month of the year!! We are paying you to do a litter clean up again!
Photo Round Up - April 8th, 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!
Tahini-Oat Cookies by TheDevineKitchen
Naturally sweetened and actually on the healthy side, these are guilt-free cookies if you don’t eat too many!
City of Kawartha Lakes Rural Zoning By-Law Review
Kawartha Lakes Planning Division would like to invite all interested parties to register and attend a Virtual Public Open House to provide an update on the Rural Zoning By-law Review. These by-law changes will also impact waterfront properties.
Let’s Get Crafty: EASTER EDITION
Below are two different Easter-themed crafts to keep yourself and your kids busy this weekend. Time to bring out that inner child and enjoy some Easter fun!
Annual Burn Ban for Kawartha Lakes Takes Place April 1st, 2021
Kawartha Lakes – Starting April 1, the municipality of Kawartha Lakes will enforce the annual burn ban for the entire month of April. Residents will be notified when the ban is lifted.
"Each year in April, a burn ban is imposed as part of our open air burning by-law. Even though there may be still be snow or warnings for localized flooding, dry grass and debris catch fire easily and the flames spread quickly," said Fire Chief Pankhurst. "The April burn ban helps reduce the risk to our residents and firefighters.”
Photo Round Up - April 1st, 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!
WATER STREET CLOTHESLINE CLOSING APRIL 3RD, 2021
Everything for a Season, a reason for every Season, so while Seasons change it’s time for a change for Pam Vaters owner of Water Street Clothesline. Pam loved working at Water Street Clothesline AKA “The Hoodie Store” and met amazing locals & cottagers over the last 3 years. However, with the family custom screen printing & embroidery plant in Bobcaygeon so busy and hiring because of C-19 an issue, she is needed to oversee its operations.
TheDevineKitchen - Spanish-Style Lentil Soup
Lentils are to be enjoyed any time of year but cooked with leeks and garlic in springtime makes for a particularly nourishing meal. Use whatever spices or herbs you like. This recipe calls for paprika and sweet pimenton, which imparts sweet-smoky flavour.
Hello again from your Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society!
After this past week of wonderful, Spring weather, all gardeners and future gardeners are getting excited for the 2021 season to begin! Communities In Bloom has designated 2021 as a year to plant the seeds of Hope - Hope for a Covid-free future, for a return to “normal”, for good health and an end to all the isolation of the past year. Think YELLOW!
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/.