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Fire Chief Terry Jones Challenges Kawartha Lakes to be “Saved by the Beep”
Fire Chief Terry Jones is calling on all residents of Kawartha Lakes to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
Breast in Show Exhibition
Brenda Benedet became an artist when her life was rudely interrupted in 2018 with a breast cancer diagnosis. She volunteers as a Peer Support for patients with breast cancer as they take the journey that 1 in 8 women will also find themselves on. Come view her paintings and join us for an evening of art and advocacy. Opening reception Wednesday, October 4th from 5-7pm at the Colborne Art Gallery.
Craving a road trip? Blend a scenic countryside drive with local art in the Victoria County Studio Tour.
The Victoria County Studio Tour is a self driving art tour that takes place every fall in the Kawartha Lakes, and takes place over two weekends: September 23-24 and September 30 - October 1, 10-5.
Kawartha Lakes launches online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application
Phase 1 of the Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program rollout continues with the launch of the online Short Term Rental Accommodation Business License Application.
Free tax help for small business or self-employed individuals
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free event for business owners. Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about general bookkeeping concepts and best practices.
Movie Night at Lock 34 is TONIGHT!
Somebody grab the popcorn! TONIGHT is Movie Night at Lock 34 at the Trent Severn Island in Fenelon Falls. Bring your own chairs and your Meredith Blake energy for a fun filled evening with the Fenelon Falls Tourism Office!
Once in a Blue Moon - Aug 25th
On August 25, 2023 at Settlers Village in Bobcaygeon, ONCE IN A BLUE MOON is a chance to further enhance this relationship. Join us at 5:00 pm to browse the amazing line-up of silent auction items, then enjoy a sit-down dinner prepared by Indigenous Chef, Thomas Olszewski. After dinner, Dave Mowat (former Chief of Alderville First Nation) will lead his band in some amazing toe-tapping blues music for our enjoyment.
Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon will be an evening of fun, feasting, music, and silent auction to support the Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge. The Centre’s dream is to make connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, outside, on the land. Our fundraising initiatives will help us be able to create educational events and purchase land.
Get Yourself to Million Dollar Quartet at the Grove!
From one of the most provocative eras of music comes a completely evocative show. Million Dollar Quartet takes place in 1956 at Sun Records, where Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley all got their start. On this one particular day the stars aligned and all four musicians found themselves in the same place at the same time. Sun Records producer, Sam Phillips, hit record and a legendary jam session was captured that day.
Short Term Rental Program Implementation Timeline pdate
Next steps for the implementation of the new Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing Program have started. Once program details are finalized, more information on how to register your STR will be circulated.
Voyageur Canoe Brigade - Aug 1
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 1st, when a Voyageur Canoe Brigade, of 12 large canoes will be paddling into Fenelon Falls. Come to Garnet Graham Beach Park (98 Francis St. W) to see their spectacular arrival at (approximately) 11:30 a.m.
Spectacular Mainstage Performances for The Grove Theatre’s 2023 Season
The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls is proud to announce its exciting lineup of mainstage productions for the upcoming season. Presenting "The Comedy of Errors" and "Million Dollar Quartet," The Grove aims to provide a festival-like experience for theatregoers, offering two completely different shows in repertory.
Rogers Ignite services are now available!
After many months of network uplift across our service area, Rogers Ignite services are now available in Fenelon Falls and other Kawartha Lakes communities through Cable Cable!
Kawartha Lakes and Fenelon Falls Celebrate Pride 🌈
With everything from family friendly events to Pride After Dark, here are some of the upcoming pride events happening around town this week and weekend!
Upcoming Mainstage Productions at the Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls
The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls is proud to announce its exciting lineup of mainstage productions for the upcoming season. Presenting "The Comedy of Errors" and "Million Dollar Quartet," The Grove aims to provide a festival-like experience for theatregoers, offering two completely different shows in repertory.
Deputy Mayor launches ‘Did You Know’ initiative
Deputy Mayor Tracy Richardson has launched a new public engagement campaign called Did You Know. The purpose of the campaign is to answer frequently asked questions and address hot topics that the Deputy Mayor often finds herself being asked about.
Volunteering Is Good for You
The Fenelon Falls Seniors’ Club runs entirely on volunteers, from maintenance to the treasurer to setting up for activities and events and everything in between. Without volunteers the centre would not remain operational.
The First Annual Sheila Boyd Artist and Artisan Show and Sale
Learn more about the Sheila Boyd First Artisan Show and Sale!
Soroptimist Girls of Action & Leadership
Green was the color of the day as 27 girls from Langton Public School gathered at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls to set off for a 5k run along the trail and back.
Register by June 16 for textile (clothing, footwear, and linen) curbside pick-up
Curbside textile recycling will return for Kawartha Lakes residents in June. The purpose of curbside textile recycling is to help divert clothing, footwear and linens from ending up in our landfills.