Archive for the ‘Feature Events’ Category
Halloween at the Movies – Films by the Falls (Oct. 2017)
September 26, 2017
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
The new film by Danish director Thomas Vinterberg (“The Celebration,” Oscar® nominated “The Hunt”) examines the fallout from the social upheavals of the 1970s through the microcosm of a Copenhagen commune.
Anna (Trine Dyrholm) is a television newswoman; her husband, Erik (Ulrich Thomsen), teaches architecture at a university, but the grim reality of mentoring people whose career prospects are brighter than his own has left him disgruntled and bored. When Erik’s father passes away, the couple must decide what to do with the huge house that Erik grew up in, as it’s too expensive for them to occupy on their own. Erik prefers selling, but Anna — who has become frustrated with Erik’s dour outlook and longs for something new — suggests that they use this opportunity to experiment with communal living (which was all the rage in Scandinavia at the time).
Driven by brilliant lead performances from Vinterberg’s “Celebration” stars Thomsen and Dyrholm and supporting turns from Lars Ranthe and Fares Fares, THE COMMUNE is a sharply observed study of how new values can quickly come into conflict with old habits and affiliations.
Phantom To Play On United Church Organ (Oct. 2017)
September 26, 2017Award Winning Concert Organist Ian Sadler brings Phantom of the Opera to Fenelon Falls United Church on Saturday, October 21st
Where else but at Fenelon Falls United Church could you listen to Juno award winning, world renowned Concert Organist Ian Sadler while watching the original “silent movie” version of Phantom of the Opera on large screen? With the quality of the organ, the great acoustics and not a bad seat in the place, you won’t want to miss this concert on Saturday, October 21st at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colborne at Queen Street in Fenelon Falls.
Ian Sadler began his musical training as a boy chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, UK. He won awards and scholarships while pursuing his education, including degrees in musicology and education, with organ diplomas from Trinity College of Music and The Royal College of Organists. Before moving to Canada, his final engagement in the UK was to play the organ in the movie, Chariots of Fire.
Along with 8 solo organ CDs and over 35 choral CD recordings on current release, a Juno award and numerous performances at major venues like Roy Thomson Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, St. James’ Cathedral, not to mention his involvement in launching of the organs at three major concert halls in Canada, Ian is Organist of St. James’ Cathedral in Toronto. Alongside his duties at St. James’, Ian is Conductor of The Stratford Concert Choir, and Artistic Director and Conductor of The Cathedral Singers of Ontario, a choir which he founded in 1999.
Ian’s talents includes Silent Movie Accompaniments such as Hunchback of Notre Dame, The General, The Circus, Laurel & Hardy shorts, Charlie Chaplin shorts, Buster Keaton shorts and of course Phantom of the Opera which he will perform at Fenelon Falls United. An extra large screen will be brought in to view the original silent film of Phantom of the Opera, starring Lorne Chaney, and Mary Philbin, while Ian provides supportive narration and full organ accompaniment, “in costume”.
Doors open 6:45 PM and shortly after 7:00PM Ian will provide some Scott Joplin style music to set the stage prior to the 7:30PM performance of Phantom, so you will want to arrive in time to enjoy the pre-performance as well as the feature event.
Get your tickets for $20 adults or $10 for children 12 and under, at Sweet Bottoms Coffee on Colborne Street in Fenelon Falls or by calling the church office at 705.887.3040.
Kawartha Farmfest Returns Sept 30th (2017)
September 26, 2017Experience the 15th annual Kawartha Farmfest event on September 30
KAWARTHA LAKES— Local residents and visitors will have an opportunity to experience farm life and celebrate the annual harvest first-hand during the 15th Annual Kawartha Farmfest on Saturday, September 30.
Farmfest is a self-guided driving tour of local farms and agricultural attractions and provides an opportunity to learn about agriculture, try local food and participate in hands-on activities. Visitors can learn more about each site on the tour by visiting www.KawarthaFarmfest.com.
“Farmfest is a unique event for families and anyone interested in local food and learning about farming,” said Kelly Maloney, Agriculture Development Officer. “Many stops on the tour will have farm fresh food for sale and interactive activities for kids.”
Participants will see where their food comes from, meet the farmers and have a chance to interact with the animals including cows, pigs, horses, chickens and more. New this year, Dairyfest at Vosbrae Farm in Manilla will allow guests to see the equipment used in modern dairy farms and have a hands-on milking experience. Learn about pasture-raised pigs and turkeys at Three Forks Farm in Bobcaygeon.
Admission stickers will be available in advance at Kawartha Dairy stores in Lindsay and Bobcaygeon, at the City’s Municipal Service Centres, selected libraries or at any of the host sites on September 30 during the event. Kawartha Farmfest will run from 10am to 4pm.
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under the age of 14. Participants will receive an admission sticker and program passport with a detailed map.
Visit KawarthaFarmfest.com for more information or call Kawartha Lakes Economic Development at 705-324-9411 extension 1232.
Planning in Full Swing for Santa (Oct. 2017)
September 26, 2017Fenelon Falls Santa Day – Mark the last Saturday in November on your calendars.
To paraphrase the Neil Diamond song “Wrap up the babies & grab the old ladies and everyone come” to Fenelon Falls November 25th for Santa Day.
Come & see which of your favourite attractions are still here & which ones are new. What is your favourite? Is it the Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Face Painting, Decorating a Gingerbread Cookie, Pony Rides, a Magician, Letters to Santa, visiting the Reindeer, or visiting Santa & getting your picture taken with him. Oh what have we missed?
Don’t forget all the treats given out throughout the day by our local merchants.
What better way to end such a great day than with an amazing Parade starting at 5pm. & Fireworks following Santa!
All this for the low, low, price of No Charge thanks to our generous merchants, corporate, and private supporters!
Help us spread the word. Tell all your relatives, friends, neighbours, and anybody else to come to Fenelon Falls on Saturday November 25 from 11- 6:30 for a day of fun, family, food, and more.
Donations for Santa Day are always welcome. See below for more information.
See you there.
Santa Day 2017 Donation Form
Santa Day 2017 Donation Options
Kawartha Arts Festival (Sept. 2017)
August 29, 2017another artsy Labour Day weekend for Fenelon Falls
The Kawartha Arts Festival was first held in 1989 and started off as a small collection of artists gathering together to give something back to the local arts community. It has since grown into one of the largest art festivals in Southern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The Kawartha Art Festival is a non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers. It is kept going by the generous donations given each year by the show’s patrons, and we would like to thank each and every one of you to keep the Art Festival growing more unique each year.
- September 2 & September 3, 2017
- Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4
- Free admission
- Free shuttle bus service from downtown Fenelon to the Fairgrounds.
- Door prizes with donation at the door
- Special Canada 150 Marquee for textile artists to show off their unique fabric art.
- Artist demonstrations
- ‘Young At Art’ display
- Refreshments
- Wheelchair accessible
For all the details visit http://www.kawarthaartsfestival.com/
Speak With Confidence – Local Workshop Series (Sept. 2017)
August 29, 2017
Local business owner and Fenelon Falls Chamber member, Tony Nelson, is offering a course this Fall to help those interested in speaking in public with more confidence. The freedom that comes from acquiring this skill can be life changing. Tony has been conducting courses and training workshops for over 4 decades and has spoken to business, educational and community groups in Canada and the United States. Most recently, he was a guest speaker at The Royal Canadian Military Institute, The Canadian Aviation Historical Society Annual Convention and at The University of Notre Dame. His passion is helping people learn how to be comfortable and effective in one to one conversations and in front of groups small and large. Last October, Tony marked 45 years as a member of Toastmasters International.Speak With Confidence – Effective Public Speaking
Duration: Mondays for 4 weeks – Sep 11th, 18th, 25th and Oct 2nd
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Bridgwood Manor B&B – 1277 County Road 121, 4.2 km north of the 4 corners
Topics will include: controlling nervousness, planning and organizing your thoughts, using visual aids, researching your material, connecting with your audience, using notes effectively, getting your point across and others
The atmosphere will be friendly and encouraging and everyone will progress at their own pace.
Cost: Chamber Members $90 – non-Chamber Members $100
Course Leader: Tony Nelson B.A., B.Ed., DTM
Contact Tony with any questions or to reserve your spot at BnB@BridgwoodManor.ca or 705 – 887 – 4936.
Fenelon Celebrates Canada’s 150 (Summer 2017)
June 27, 2017
Musicarama – Celebrating 150th Anniversary (July 2017)
May 30, 2017
This July 1st the Canada Day Celebrations will be double in size and be at two locations in the Village of Fenelon Falls – Chair Doug Elmslie said “We wanted to make the Celebration of this special Canada Day an event to be enjoyed by as many residents and tourists as possible thus deciding to bring a special musical afternoon to the centre of the Village.” The Official opening and cake cutting will still take place at Garnet Graham Park starting at noon. There will as well be a bouncy castle, water fun and a new activity – cupcake decorating – starting at noon until 3:00 p.m.
The new activity centre will be on Water Street which will be a pedestrian only mall from noon til 5:00 p.m. The main attraction will be a music fest featuring three musical organizations starting with the 15 piece Northern Spirit band at 1:00 p.m., the 50 voice ReUnion Choir at 2:30 p.m. and concluding at 4:00 p.m. with a marching and concert demonstration by the ever favourite Pipes and Drums of Lindsay.
Councillor Elmslie said “What better way to spend an afternoon by the locks than listening to great music while enjoying a FREE ICE CREAM CONE which will be available at Slices and Scoops from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy music, free ice cream and meet Father Fenelon and Canada’s Beaver and Moose which will be there to interact with children and adults alike.
Every Day is Awesome! Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show (Apr. 2017)
April 19, 2017at the 2017 Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show
You’ll have no trouble finding a reason to visit us Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Previously, entertainment was enjoyed in the lobby of the show. This year, we are excited to share that entertainment will be out on the main trade show floor.
FRIDAY April 28, 2017 at – 6:30 pm; Dog lovers can enjoy a Dog Grooming Showcase
SATURDAY April 29th, 2017 at 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm; Enjoy the excitement of dance performances
More Saturday Fun! The main stage will feature demonstrations from our vendors.
SUNDAY April 30th, 2017 at 1 pm – Be sure to stop by to watch an afternoon Fashion Show.
TOP FIVE REASONS TO VISIT #KLCLS2017 FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
5. Incredible Vendors covering all your Country Living needs. See full list below!
4. Peaking at your Silent Auction bid at the Chamber’s Silent Auction booth.
3. Dancing! Dogs! Fashion Show! (Not all at once though :-)) See schedule below.
2. Every day is a new chance to enter to win the #KLCLS2017 Grand Prize Staycation Giveaway!
1. FREE ADMISSION!
The Fenelon Falls Chamber and the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show Committee are tickled pink and green to announce our Grand Prize Giveaway. Each day you attend the Country Living Show, April 28, 29 and 30th, be sure to stop by the Chamber booth to enter our contest to win an all-inclusive weekend at an incredible Fenelon Falls waterfront cottage. The lucky winner will enjoy 2 nights accommodation for 4 adults with all their meals covered from Saturday lunch to Monday breakfast! How cool is that? HUGE THANKS to The Cow And Sow, Nolan’s Restaurant, The Perch, Dockside Grill, and Sobey’s Fenelon Falls.
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!
| Company | Type of Business |
| 5 Star Signs | Graphic Design & Signage |
| Backyard Builds Inc. | Sheds, Decks, Fence |
| Bert’s Appliances | Appliances / Mattresses |
| Bill’s Quality Pest Control | Pest Control |
| British Empire Fuels Inc. | Heating & Air Conditioning Installation; Bulk Fuel Delivery |
| BTW Electronic Parts | Electronic Parts, Sales & Distribution |
| Cable Cable | Telecommunications |
| Canadian Tire Centre – Fenelon Falls | Home Décor, Supplies, Recreation, Automotive |
| City Of Kawartha Lakes – Ec. Dev. | Municipal Government |
| COKL Public Library | Public Library / Doorway to the Universe |
| Cornerstone Home Furniture | Sale of Home Furnishings, Appliances, Giftware |
| Costco Wholesale | Retail Wholesale |
| Custom Covers | Marine Covers |
| Doan’s Overhead Doors | Construction |
| Doctor Screen Central | Screen repair & products, doors, screen displays |
| Dogwatch of Southeastern Ontario Inc. | Pet containment (indoor / outdoor) Training Collars |
| Dyanna Dreams | Bedding, Bath & Spa, Home Décor |
| Easy Frame Docks (AFP Industries) | Boat Docks |
| Ethic Tree Creation | Arboriculture / Forestry |
| Fenelon Falls Curling Club | Sports Club |
| Fenelon Falls Marina | Marina |
| Fenelon Falls Real Estate | Real Estate Service & Sales |
| FFDCC Chamber of Commerce | Member Supported Not-For-Profit Business Network |
| FFDCC Silent Auction | Fundraiser for Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce |
| Finest Gourmet Fudge | Fudge, Sweets |
| For The Birds Seed Company | Bird Seed, Feeders, Birdhouses, Garden Décor |
| Franklin Tint | Window Film & Tinting |
| Generator Solutions | Home Standby Generators and Portable Generators; GenerLink |
| Gliding Shelf | Pull Out Shelf Experts |
| Greg McNeal Landscaping | Landscaping |
| Handley Lumber | Lumber and Building Supplies |
| Heather’s HELP | Health & Wellness Products (Nutrition, Fitness) |
| Highlands Propane Inc. | Propane Sales & Services |
| Home Hardware | Home décor, building supplies, etc. |
| Home Helper Plus | Cleaning Professionals |
| Hunt4Dreams Realty Inc. Brokerage | Real Estate Sales |
| Inspired 2 Dance | Dance Studio & Dancewear Boutique |
| J. R. Watkins Products |
Hard-Working Products From High-Quality Natural Ingredients |
| Jackson Water Conditioning Limited | Water Treatment Sales / Services |
| Jardine Funeral Home | Life Celebrations, Funeral Home |
| Jocelyne and Mike Barkwell – Re/Max All-Stars Realty Inc. | Real Estate Sales – Waterfront, Town & Country |
| KATVA | Kawartha ATV Association |
| Kawartha Blinds | Window Coverings |
| Kawartha Curb and Landscape | Landscape Construction |
| Kearns Tree Service | Tree Service |
| Lakeside Lazer Graphics & Engraving | Promotional Company |
| LIFE 100.3 | Radio Station |
| Nortech Home Improvements | sunroom, window, door dealer |
| NPGC | General Contractor |
| Pampered Chef | Kitchen Tools |
| Pandor Productions | Event Production. Audio, Visual, Lights, Draping, Staging |
| Pest Arrest | Pest Control |
| Points North | Selling Flags, Flagpoles & Custom Aluminum Signs |
| Retirement Success | Independent Financial Advisor |
| Rotary/Lions Club – Splash Pad!! | Service Club, Splash Pad in Fenelon Falls |
| RWH Construction | Construction |
| Shaw Communication Inc. / Shaw Direct | Telecommunications |
| Shepherd Environmental Services | Septic – Pumping – Installations / Excavation / Portable Toilet Rentals |
| Solar Plus | Consulting, Sales, Installation, Service, Solar, Wind, Composting Toilets, Propane Appliances |
| Stewart Morrison Insurance | Insurance |
| Student Works Painting | Residential Painting Services |
| Sturgeon Lake Sailing Club & Sturgeon Point Golf Course | Sailing Club, Golf Course |
| Sutton Group – Kawartha Lakes Realty Inc. | Real Estate Brokerage |
| Techo Metal Post Kawartha | Posts (Helical Piles) |
| The Generator Centre | Automactic Standby Generators |
| The Imrie Group | Haulage, Septic, Excavation, Landscaping |
| Toronto Star Newspaper Ltd. | Toronto Star Newspaper Subscription |
| Tow-All-Inc. | Towing & Roadside Service |
| Unidem Sales | Incredible Cookware & Mops |
| Unimat | Mini Electric Shop Tools |
| Windrover Cottage Rentals | Cottage Rentals |
| Witt’s Woods & Greens | Custom Design, Decks, Landscapes |
KLCLS Grand Prize Giveaway Announced! (Apr. 2017)
April 4, 2017Win a STAYCATION at the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show!
The Fenelon Falls Chamber and the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show Committee are tickled pink and green to announce our Grand Prize Giveaway! Each day you attend the Country Living Show, April 28, 29 and 30th, be sure to stop by the Chamber booth to enter our contest to win an all-inclusive weekend at an incredible Fenelon Falls waterfront cottage. The lucky winner will enjoy 2 nights accommodation for 4 adults with all your meals covered from Saturday lunch to Monday breakfast!
#KLCLS2017 Grand Prize Giveaway*
a Staycation in Fenelon Falls!
Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show – April 28, 29 & 30th, 2017
3 days / 2 night Accommodation
PLUS! 2 meals at home, and 4 meals at local restaurants!
PLUS! A boat ride through the Locks
~ Room for 4 Adults ~
Retail value over $1,200.00!
Accommodations
Saturday and Sunday Nights (June 3 / 4 or June 10 / 11)
A sweet escape in the “Jewel of the Kawarthas”. Enjoy a 2 night stay in a beautiful, private waterfront cottage on the Fenelon River. Take in the views along the Trent Severn Waterway, or put your feet up and relax on the porch. Cottage features panoramic views of the water, clean swimming off the dock, a fire pit, BBQ and so much more!
Cottage courtesy of Heather Ahrens, Sales Representative RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc. & Rick Chartier (owner/operator)
Food & Entertainment
Saturday
Lunch at The Cow and Sow
Dinner at the cottage – BBQ groceries from Sobey’s
Sunday
Breakfast at the cottage – Groceries from Sobey’s
Lunch at The Perch Restaurant
Dinner at Nolan’s Restaurant
Monday
Breakfast at Dockside Restaurant
Entertainment
Saturday Afternoon – Pontoon Boat Ride through Lock 34
*One entry per day for adults over the age of 19.
The Perch Restaurant, Fenelon Falls
FREE ADMISSION! No April’s Fools!
There is no charge for admission to this year’s show so we hope you’ll come as often as you can. We’ll be releasing our schedule of events soon. Lots of options to entertain and delight you!
Attention Volunteers!
Can you spare some time to help us out during the show? Students! Do you still need volunteer hours this year? Sign up to help out at the biggest show in town this Spring. Email us at info@fenelonfallschamber.com and tell us about your availability and interests.
Peter & Wendy Witt of Fenelon Falls Real Estate
Barn & Bunkie Hello Spring Sale!
On Saturday April 29th Barn & Bunkie’s Spring Sale will join us in the Fenelon Falls Arena & Community Centre. Incredible curated local artisans come together with the help of Fenelon retailer Barn & Bunkie to bring us a one day sale you wouldn’t dare to miss.
Stay in touch
Are you on instagram? Facebook? Give us a like and a share, we’d really appreciate it! The Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show is organized every year by the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds support the Chamber in it’s mission to foster a positive, inclusive business environment while promoting sustainable economic growth in Fenelon Falls. If you have any questions please the Chamber Office, 705-887-3409 or by email at info@fenelonfallschamber.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!
www.fenelonfallscountrylivingshow.com
Fenelon Falls Home Hardware
Booths are Going Fast, Soon To Be Gone! (Mar. 2017)
March 21, 2017Only 5 weeks to go before the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show kicks off its 33rd year in Fenelon Falls. The show is well over 85% booked – don’t delay if your company is interested in joining us! Contact the Fenelon Falls Chamber at info@fenelonfallschamber.com or visit www.fenelonfallscountrylivingshow.com today!
Are you on instagram? facebook? Give us a like and a share, we’d really appreciate it! The Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show is organized every year by the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds support the Chamber in it’s mission to foster a positive, inclusive business environment while promoting sustainable economic growth in Fenelon Falls.
Our silent auction booth is shaping up to be quite an amazing array of delights this year! If you, your organization or business, would like to contribute and help raise funds to support the Fenelon Falls Chamber, contact the Chamber with details on the donation and your company logo (email info@fenelonfallschamber.com). This is a great way to support the Country Living Show & the Chamber if you’re unable to attend the full 3 day show. Thank you to all the businesses that are contributing – we are so thankful for your support!
Hello Kind & Generous Volunteers of Fenelon Falls!
Can you spare some time to help us out during the show (Sat. April 28 – Sun. April 30th) ? Students! Do you still need volunteer hours this year? Sign up to help out at the biggest show in town this Spring. Email us at info@fenelonfallschamber.com and tell us about your availability and interests. We will have tons of fun.
Yes! We did say FREE ADMISSION!
There is no charge for admission to this year’s show so we hope you’ll find no excuse to miss the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show, this April 28 – 30, 2017.
Cartwheels of joy for the return of the Barn & Bunkie Spring Sale!
On Saturday April 29th Barn & Bunkie’s one day Spring Sale will join us in the Fenelon Falls Arena & Community Centre. Incredible curated local artisans come together with the help of Fenelon retailer Barn & Bunkie to bring us a one day sale you wouldn’t dare to miss.
The countdown is on, Fenelon!
Calling All Vendors! Calling All Sponsors! (Mar. 2017)
March 7, 2017Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show – April 28 – 30th, 2017
Can you believe we’re into the month of March already? Either can we, but Spring will soon be happening, folks. And so will this year’s Country Living Show in Fenelon Falls! The clock is tick tick ticking down the time to April 28th, 2017 – the first day of our 3 day show.
Calling All Vendors! Don’t hesitate, April 28th is just around the corner. We are still accepting applications. We are especially looking for vendors in the health and fitness; cottage toys, hot tubs, pools, and gardening categories. Be sure to get your paperwork into the Chamber office soon – booth assignments are coming out shortly.
Our committee is busy this week planning more details that will delight and inspire our guests this year. Don’t forget admission is FREE!, courtesy of our generous community – watch for an announcement on this coming soon. Some community space is available. Contact the Chamber office to inquire at info@fenelonfallschamber.com.
So no excuses, plan on coming to the Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show in Fenelon Falls on the last weekend in April. We promise it will be worth your while!
Are you a business not able to join us at the show? Why not consider becoming a free admission sponsor for 2017? Have you business name announced over the three day event, Facebook and Instagram posts, your logo at the entrance of the arena, and more! View the Request for Sponsorship document here: Opportunity to Support the 2017 Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show, Fenelon Falls
www.fenelonfallscountrylivingshow.com
Fenelon’s Country Living Show 2017 (Feb. 2017)
February 7, 2017February, 2017
We at the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce are excited about this year’s Country Living Show which will be held Friday, April 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 30th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The venue for our show will continue to be the Fenelon Falls Arena & Community Centre, located at 27 Veteran’s Way in Fenelon Falls.
This coming show promises to be a huge success as we celebrate our 33rd season. Several of us are new committee members and we are hoping our enthusiasm, excitement and some small changes will make this year’s show fresh and innovative.
As a new initiative we are running on a trial basis this year, we are pleased to announce that we’ll be offering FREE ADMISSION to all patrons! This is big news, so please help us spread the word! Last year, the Barn and Bunkie Spring Sale was hosted for the first time in conjunction with The Country Living Show with much success. The Barn and Bunkie will be back in 2017, ready to create a positive atmosphere for a variety of home enthusiasts. We can’t wait.
Visit www.fenelonfallscountrylivingshow.com for Vendor Information. Stayed tuned to the Town Crier for more information as we count down the weeks to show time!
If you have any questions please email info@fenelonfallschamber.com
See you at the show!
Snow Day 2017 with Snowshoe Kawartha (Jan. 2017)
January 10, 2017a full day of winter family fun in Fenelon Falls!
Celebrating THE 1ST KAWARTHA LAKES 5K-10K SNOWSHOE RACE, the village of Fenelon Falls is set to become a special one day winter event.
Get your winter gear ready for Sunday, February 5th. A full day of winter fun has sprung up around the excitement of the 1st ever snowshoe race in Kawartha Lakes, organized by Snowshoe Kawartha and to be held in Fenelon Falls. This race is the first stop in the inaugural Ontario Cup Series and the community of Fenelon Falls has most definitely embraced the spirt of the games.
ONTARIO CUP EVENT SNOW DAY
8:00 am On- Site Ontario Cup 5km/10km Registration
Fenelon Falls Curling Club, 41 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls
10:00 am Welcome to SNOW DAY!
Race Start – 5km/10km Mass Start
10:15 am Special Events for Younger Outdoor Participants
Tackling Ice Fishing – Bruce Earp noted sport enthusiast leads an ice fishing demonstration – want to learn how the pro’s do it ?
Curling on Ice – Multiple outdoor rinks will be set with lightweight kid-size curling brooms and rocks. Rinks will be about 1/4 size.
11:00 am Special Event – “Putting History on Ice”
The Champlain Walk is a 30 minute walkabout sharing the story of the explorer, his challenges, his discoveries and his accomplishments.
12:00 noon Awards Presentations at the Fenelon Falls Curling Club 41 Bond Street West, Fenelon Falls
Activities Officially start at 10am and end at 2pm
Rooted in the First Nation tradition of a love of the outdoors and of experiencing the cultural and aesthetic beauty of winter, in addition to Snowshoe Kawartha hosting the 1st Ontario Cup Race of 2017, the day will also feature lots of fun family recreation and sports programming. Along with the 5k and 10k snowshoe races, there’ll be a 1k snowshoe walk with a guest historian, an open-to-all game of curling and an ice fishing demo on Cameron Lake. A full list of events will be available in the coming weeks.
Snowshoe Kawartha’s “Spirit of Snowshoeing” trophy
Snowshoe Kawartha is especially proud to introduce the “Spirit of Snowshoeing” trophy, sponsored by the Fenelon Falls Rotary Club, which will be awarded to the volunteer who best represents the spirit of the Snowshoe Kawartha team.
Many thanks to Log Chateau Park, Young’s Construction, Rockwood Forest Nurseries, Fenelon Falls Rotary, Fenelon Falls Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund, the City of Kawartha Lakes and many more amazing supporters who are making this day possible. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program.
For more information about the 2017 Snowshoe Kawartha Festival, to access race registration or to volunteer, please visit www.snowshoekawartha.com
See you on February 5th, Fenelon Falls!
Fantastic Choice, Films by the Falls! (Jan. 2017)
January 9, 2017He prepared them for everything… except the outside world.
Join KLFC for the ‘Captain Fantastic’ screening January 31, 2017 in Fenelon Falls
Films by the Falls is excited to continue it’s film series into Winter / Spring 2017 with a screening of the multiple award nominated film Captain Fantastic at Fenelon Falls Secondary School on January 31, 2017.
Captain Fantastic IS NOT A SUPERHERO MOVIE, it’s a dramedy, but it features a character worthy of being a superhero – to his children anyway, though society might think him otherwise. Ben and his seven young children live completely removed from society, COMPLETELY OFF THE GRID, somewhere in an American forest.
If there weren’t already a film called “World’s Greatest Dad,” that over-commodified Father’s Day slogan would have made a fine title for Matt Ross’ “Captain Fantastic,” which stars Viggo Mortensen as one of the screen’s all-time most progressive patriarchs — the surviving half of a counter-culture couple who decided to shrug off capitalism (they ignore Christmas, but celebrate “Noam Chomsky Day”), quit the big city and raise their family off the grid. But when Mom commits suicide, that puts a major twist in the fairy tale, which is precisely where Ross’ emotionally gripping family drama begins, evenhandedly weighing the pros and cons of its wildly unconventional parenting strategy, as the grieving father and his six kids cope with the idea of integrating back into polite society.
Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic, Variety
Fenelon Falls Secondary School – 66 Lindsay St., FENELON FALLSFilms by the Falls screens movies on the last Tuesday of each month.
The Winter/Spring season runs from January to May.
See you at the movies!
Holiday Events (Nov. 2016)
November 29, 2016Our Events Calendar is updated with lots of fun ways to celebrate the holidays!
Start planning your festive fun here!
Santa Day 2016 Events Announced! (Nov. 2016)
November 15, 2016Santa Day in Fenelon Falls is known far and wide as one of the best celebrations of all things Holiday. On Saturday, November 26, 2016 downtown Fenelon Falls is transformed into a Santa inspired wonderland; a sight you must see to believe! Bring the whole family for an entire day of FREE events. Stay for the nighttime parade at 5pm and watch the sky light up with fireworks after Santa rolls through the village.
Start planning your day at www.santaday.ca.
Click here for the Santa Day 2016 Activity Guide.
Special thanks to all of Santa’s Elves – Santa Day is only possible with many hands helping. And to all of the 2016 Santa Day Supporters THANK YOU for making this day a FREE day for all! Your generosity is astounding.
Math Genius Driven To Share His Gift (Nov. 2016)
November 1, 2016‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ screens November 22, 2016 in Fenelon Falls
Genius can grow anywhere, and for a self-taught man in rural India who understood math in groundbreaking detail, a transplant to Cambridge University in England was the key to sharing his discoveries with the world. On November 22, 2016 Films by the Falls rounds out their fall season with The Man Who Knew Infinity, a biographical account of the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, played by Dev Patel, and the time he spent on the famous Trinity College campus with Professor G. H. Hardy, portrayed by Jeremy Irons.
Screenwriter and director Matthew Brown spent nearly 10 years working to bring the project to life; and the cast and crew collaborated passionately to make the best out of their small budget. Patel himself was a big part of the behind the scene work. Says Brown, “He’s been a real partner with me on this film, I would have been lost without Dev.” The Man Who Knew Infinity had its world premiere gala presentation at last year’s TIFF festival.
Tickets for ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ cost $10 each and will be available at the door on November 22, 2016 or in advance starting November 9th at Sweet Bottoms Coffee – 19 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. Season Passes are $25 for 3 movies available only at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the feature presentation beginning at 7:30 PM. Fenelon Falls Secondary School is located at 66 Lindsay St. Films by the Falls screens movies on the last Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding December). For more information please visit www.filmsbythefalls.com.
About Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit & TIFF Film Circuit: Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit was formed in 2013 and is a group of volunteers living in and near Fenelon Falls who want to share their passion for movies by bringing local residents the opportunity to experience the world through film. Films by the Falls is a film series located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
Founded in 1989, TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Film Circuit (http://tiff.net/filmcircuit) is a successful outreach programme, bringing the best of Canadian and international films and artists to communities across the country.
A Love Letter to Meddling Mothers (Oct. 2016)
October 4, 2016‘The Meddler’ screens October 25, 2016 in Fenelon Falls
When mothering meets texting, watch out for new heights of meddling! Films by the Falls’ October movie is the comedy-drama “The Meddler”, starring Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne as a mother and daughter struggling to find peace in a relationship that’s gone technical. “I’m an unapologetic meddler,” says Sarandon, whose ability to relate to her character shows in her masterful performance as Marnie, the new owner of an iPhone who moves to L.A. to be closer to her single daughter.
“The Meddler” was written and directed by Lorene Scafaria and closely mirrors her own experience. “Of course, it’s about a mom that can drive you crazy sometimes by caring too much, but it’s also about what she’s doing when you’re not calling her back” Scafaria says. All of mom’s caring energy needs to go somewhere, and audiences will be delighted to see what new paths are forged by Marnie’s redirected meddling.
Tickets for ‘The Meddler’ cost $10 each and will be available at the door on October 25, 2016 or in advance starting October 11th at Sweet Bottoms Coffee – 19 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. Season Passes are $25 for 3 movies available at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the feature presentation beginning at 7:30 PM. Fenelon Falls Secondary School is located at 66 Lindsay St. Films by the Falls screens movies on the last Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding December). For more information please visit www.filmsbythefalls.com.
About Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit & TIFF Film Circuit: Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit was formed in 2013 and is a group of volunteers living in and near Fenelon Falls who want to share their passion for movies by bringing local residents the opportunity to experience the world through film. Films by the Falls is a film series located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
Founded in 1989, TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Film Circuit (http://tiff.net/filmcircuit) is a successful outreach programme, bringing the best of Canadian and international films and artists to communities across the country.
Fenelon’s Own Harvest Happenings (Sept. 2016)
September 20, 2016back for another fantastic year
Harvest Happenings
Saturday, October 8th, 2016
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Town of Fenelon Falls
Headquarters: Slices N’ Scoops – 10 Water Street, Fenelon Falls
A great fun filled day for families to enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving and the fall harvest. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in some or all of the fantastic Harvest Festivities on offer.
There will be balloon twisters, a popcorn shop and harvest treats & tarts. Make sure you enjoy famous Horse drawn wagon rides! Keep your eyes open for the Scarecrow displays, brought to you by our local businesses, and drop in for deals, draws and shopping. Lots more – be sure to check out this free event on Saturday October 8th!
Like us on facebook to find out more information and updates. www.facebook.com/FenelonFallsEvents
We look forward to seeing you there!
Films by the Falls is Back (Sept. 2016)
September 5, 2016
Films by the Falls is back for its 3rd season on September 27, 2016 with ‘Dark Horse’, a stirring documentary based on the true story of a race horse and his unlikely owners. A former mining village in Wales is the home of a group of working class friends who decide to take on the elite ‘sport of kings’ and breed themselves a racehorse. Success on the track takes a devastating turn when the horse suffers a near fatal accident. Willed back to health by the love of his owners, the ‘Dark Horse’ becomes a source of inspiration as he once again takes his place on the track for a heart-stopping comeback.
Calling All Art Buffs – Kawartha Art Festival Is Here (Aug 2016)
July 29, 2016
The Kawartha Arts Festival is known in the art circles as the ‘Art in the Country’. It was first held in 1989 making this the 27th year for this landmark event. It started off as a small collection of artists gathering together to give something back to the local arts community. It has since grown into one of the largest art festivals in Southern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The festival will be held September 3 & September 4, 2016, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm at the Fenelon Fair Grounds. There is free admission but there will be door prizes with donation at the gate. This year they will have Artist Demonstrations held throughout the weekend, a ‘Young At Art’ display, refreshments, free parking and the event is wheelchair accessible.
Kawartha Art Festival is a non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers. It is kept going by the generous donations given each year by the show’s patrons, and we would like to thank each and every one of you to keep the Art Festival growing more unique each year.
Visit the Kawartha Arts Festival website here.
Fenelon Show and Flea Market (Jul. 2016)
July 4, 2016
It is that time of year again when Fenelon Falls becomes the place to come to see the Cars, Trucks, Bikes, and Snowmachines at the 34th annual Fenelon Show. The weekend of July 30th and July 31st, 2016, the Fairgrounds in Fenelon Falls will be filled with those who like to build them, like to drive them and some who just like to look at them. This event attracts gear-heads and car enthusiasts from across the province to the village for the weekend long event.
The event is run by the Lions Club in Fenelon Falls, with the support of the Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts, who both provide volunteers.
The Show and Shine and Flea Market are held on both days. The Burnout Competition is held on Saturday. REV competition is on Sunday hosted by the Runaway’s Car Club.
There is on-site rough camping available at the fair grounds as well as motels available in the area. Food vendors will be on site and local restaurants are always happy to welcome you for a meal. Lots of shopping vendors will be at the show and everyone is welcome to take a stroll into the downtown to visit the many stores that Fenelon has to offer too.
Some of the extra special popular attractions are Outdoor Family Movie Night held on the Friday evening and the Video Dance for Age of Majority held on the Saturday evening. Come on down to the Fenelon Falls Show and Flea Market. Everyone is welcome to join the fun. Visit the Website Here for more information.
Come One Come All to the Fenelon Fair (2016)
June 29, 2016
It is time to start planning for your weekend at the Fenelon Fair. August 5th, 6th and 7th, 2016 marks the 128th annual Agricultural Fair in Fenelon Falls.
“The Fenelon Fair has a great board of dedicated directors and some absolutely fantastic volunteers who are helping to make this years fair as good as it can be – once again. The efforts of everyone involved will make it another great year!” says Fair President Mike Sims. “Our agricultural events prove that we have something for everyone! We feature livestock shows including cattle, sheep and horses.”
The Fenelon 4-H Club will hold its annual Achievement Day at the Fair and lots of activities are planned for the kids to do. They will have Field Crop Competitions and Junior Exhibits. The popular HomeCraft exhibits will be on display, including a spectacular show of quilts and some exciting demonstrations!
This year they have added a new feature, the “TEAM CHALLENGE”. Utilizing recycle materials…build it BIG! Build it BOLD! Psst! They are aiming for an outdoor exhibit! Learn more on their website.
The Midway will be on site for the thrill seekers and the kiddies that like to take a ride. Don’t forget the Truck and Tractor Pulls as well as the Demolition Derby!
If your preference is to spectate, plan to just walk around the grounds and check out the vendors, exhibits and displays. This is a great place for family and friends to come and take part in a wonderful community event.
No matter what your favourite event or activity is, everyone hopes you will come out and Join us at the fair!
Midnight Madness Returns (Jun. 2016)
June 20, 2016
Fenelon Falls – Events Committee is happy to host the annual Midnight Madness, Saturday July 2nd, 2016 from 7pm – Midnight.
The Fenelon Falls Events Committee is proud to celebrate our annual Midnight Madness in Fenelon Falls. Grab your friends and families and head on into the “Jewel of the Kawarthas” for a great evening of local shopping and entertainment!
Fenelon Falls will be featuring the local band “Trade School”. They will be located on Water Street next to Slice’s N’ Scoops! Head on by to enjoy the talent and dance a little jig. Check out all of our local shops for great shopping while enjoying music by our Live DJ. Enjoy tasty snacks and it does not stop there… Are you bringing your children? Check out Summer our local Balloon Artist for a special Balloon creation.
The Fenelon Falls Events Committee, a division of the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce, is a volunteer committee combined of 8 local business owners and residents of Fenelon Falls. With the sponsorship of over 70 local businesses this committee provides a festive community atmosphere all year round while also helping to promote Fenelon Falls as a tourist destination. The 7 events hosted by the committee could not be possible without the generous participation and sponsorship of local businesses.
For the latest news and information, follow Fenelon Falls Events on facebook
Plan to Celebrate Canada Day in Fenelon Falls (Jun. 2016)
June 6, 2016
Everyone is invited to come down to the Garnet Graham Park in beautiful Fenelon Falls to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, 2016. Festivities are happening all day long.
Music in the park, vendors, snacks, games, swimming, fun for everyone is planned. The day will conclude with an amazing fireworks display over the water. Come and join your friends, family, neighbours at this popular community event.
Diva Afternoon and Evening Returns to Fenelon Falls (May 2016)
May 9, 2016
Calling all Divas to Fenelon Falls on Saturday May 28th from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Participating stores are open until 9:00pm for all Divas young and old to shop and enjoy the afternoon and evening of fun and laughter. Our Splash into Summer Fashion Show will be at the Chamber of Commerce building corner of Oak Street and May Street at 6:00pm.
Come downtown to the headquarters at the CIBC Bank corner to fill out ballots for our draws. The first 200 ladies will receive free flowers. Music will entertain everyone at the CIBC corner. The draws will be at 3:00pm and 8:00pm. Ladies have to be present for all the draws and don’t miss the last special draw at 8:45pm.
Restaurants will be pleased to serve you Fabulous Food and Exotic Drinks.
Strap on your comfortable shoes, grab the ladies and come to Fenelon Falls for Diva Afternoon and Evening. You and your friends will have a great time!
See you there!
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Tomlin Inspires First Starring Role in 27 Years (May 2016)
May 9, 2016
into focus. Says Weitz “After meeting Lily, the voice and the character really clicked… I had a lot of it worked out in my head, and then I just went to a coffee shop and wrote it longhand.” Collaboration between the two didn’t stop there; Tomlin’s own 1955 Dodge Royal was used in the film as her character’s car.
Brazilian Movie Translates Family Dynamics (Apr. 2016)
April 11, 2016‘The Second Mother’ screens April 26, 2016 in Fenelon Falls
Having worked as a nanny and being a mother herself, writer and director Anna Muylaert knew she had an intimate story worth bringing to the silver screen. Muylaert waited until she was mature enough to tackle the heavy social issues contained in The Second Mother, screening April 26th at the Fenelon Falls Secondary School, with humour and levity. Four drafts and a decade later production began and lasted about 9 months, a fitting incubation period for a cinematic tome about transplanted parenting. Centering around the dynamics of two families, The Second Mother focuses primarily on Val, a nanny and mother figure to the only child of her employers and the birth mother to another child she left behind in order to find work in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“Muylaert’s film is an effervescent comic drama that delights in the disruption of traditional upstairs/downstairs dynamics” says Julian Carrington of the Globe and Mail. When Val’s daughter Jessica comes to the big Brazilian city to live with her Mother for the first time in 13 years social order is flipped on its head. Jessica’s frankness and candor is not easily ignored and lasting changes are waiting around the corner for everyone in the house.
Tickets for ‘The Second Mother’ cost $10 each and will be available at the door on April 26, 2016 or in advance starting April 12th at Sweet Bottoms Coffee – 19 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. Season Passes are $25 for 3 movies – available at the door on April 26, 2016. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the feature presentation beginning at 7:30 PM. Fenelon Falls Secondary School is located at 66 Lindsay St. Films by the Falls screens movies on the last Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding December). For more information please visit www.filmsbythefalls.com.
About Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit & TIFF Film Circuit: Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit was formed in 2013 and is a group of volunteers living in and near Fenelon Falls who want to share their passion for movies by bringing local residents the opportunity to experience the world through film. Films by the Falls is a film series located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
Founded in 1989, TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Film Circuit (http://tiff.net/filmcircuit) is a successful outreach programme, bringing the best of Canadian and international films and artists to communities across the country.
Blacklist This Drama At Your Own Risk (Mar. 2016)
February 29, 2016‘Trumbo’ screens March 29, 2016 in Fenelon Falls
Films by the Falls (www.filmsbythefalls.com) is screening Trumbo this month, a feature starring Bryan Cranston, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor whose performance in this movie garnered him a Best Actor nomination at this years Academy Awards. Titled after Cranston’s character, Trumbo will show at 7:30 pm on March 29, 2016 at Fenelon Falls Secondary School. A stellar cast, including Diane Lane and Helen Mirren, round out this true story based on the blacklisting of communist sympathizers in a pointed quest by the US government to rid American movies of communist influences in Hollywood in the 1940s. Cameron Bailey of TIFF says Trumbo is “a gripping drama that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in Hollywood history”.
Dalton Trumbo was a screen writer with popular movies under his belt but unpopular views in a post-WWII America. He and 9 other men, dubbed the Hollywood Ten, were subpoenaed to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947 and eventually, with about 300 others, were barred from working in Hollywood altogether. Not to be stopped, Trumbo turned subversive and wrote thirty scripts under borrowed names while exiled with his family in Mexico. Two of those scripts, Roman Holiday (1953) and The Brave One (1956) won oscars for Best Screenwriting, although they were not credited to Trumbo until many decades later. In the 1960s Kirk Douglas outed Trumbo as the true author of Spartacus which is cited as the beginning of the end of the blacklist era in Hollywood.
Tickets for Trumbo cost $10 each and will be available at the door on March 29, 2016 or in advance starting March 9th at Sweet Bottoms Coffee – 19 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls. The season pass is back! Each pass is $25 for 3 movies – available only at the door on March 29, 2016. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the feature presentation beginning at 7:30 PM. Fenelon Falls Secondary School is located at 66 Lindsay St. Films by the Falls screens movies on the last Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding December). For more information please visit www.filmsbythefalls.com.
About Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit & TIFF Film Circuit: Kawartha Lakes Film Circuit was formed in 2013 and is a group of volunteers living in and near Fenelon Falls who want to share their passion for movies by bringing local residents the opportunity to experience the world through film. Films by the Falls is a film series located in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.
Founded in 1989, TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Film Circuit (http://tiff.net/filmcircuit) is a successful outreach programme, bringing the best of Canadian and international films and artists to communities across the country.
