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Kiwanis Club has opened a chapter in Huntsville. The official grand opening was in Partners Hall on Oct. 13. It is the first new service club in Ontario in nearly 35 years. Kiwanis Club of Huntsville Muskoka's aim is to serve the youth across Muskoka. For more information on Kiwanis Club click here. 

Lyle Cathcart has been an avid member and volunteer of the Bracebridge community for over 70 years. Lyle's love for Bracebridge is what he says inspires him to continue volunteering. 

Cathcart has been part of several groups including the Muskoka Shrine Club and Bracebridge Lions Club. He's received several awards and honours including 65 years of perfect attendance with The Lions. Cathcart is an example of what making a difference is all about. 

Deerhurst Resort hosted a charity golf tournament to raise money for the Dara Howell Fund. The Muskoka Community Foundation oversees the fund that helps local young women excel in sports. The tournament raised $4,500 and Deerhurst is looking forward to hosting again on Aug. 19, 2018. For more information on the Muskoka Community Foundation and Dara's Fund, click here. 

Gravenhurst Fire Department wrapped up Fire Prevention Week with a interactive demonstrations and tips for the whole family.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department conducted fire inspections on Oct. 11. Fire Prevention Officer Mike Vadlja took us on a tour of Muskoka Landing to show us the importance of having a fire safety plan. Fire Prevention Week ran Oct. 8-14. For more on Fire Prevention Week and fire safety, click here.

Mary Jane Gomes is a filmmaker and photographer in Parry Sound. In this episode, Gomes talks about her history, why she came to Parry Sound and the film industry.

Huntsville Public School is closer to their dream of building a fully accessible playground. They are currently looking for your vote to potentially get up to $50,000 through the Aviva Community Fund. You need to register on the Aviva Community Fund website first before you can vote for the project. You can vote up to 18 times. Click here to go to the project page. The deadline to vote is on Oct. 19. The finalists will be announced on Nov.1 and winners on Dec. 5. 

The Muskoka Oldtimers in partnership with the Manna Food Bank recently held their annual food drive raising over 15 thousand pounds of food and over $4000 dollars in cash donations.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) and Muskoka Fire Prevention conducted a side-by-side control burn at Deerhurst Resort on Oct. 3. The purpose was to compare the damage between two structures, one of which was fire sprinkler protected. 

Muskoka Founder's Circle group wants to hear about your business idea's for Muskoka area and give some money away through the Founder's Choice Award.

The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) has launched PrescribeIT. It's the first e-prescription in Ontario and Remedy’s Rx Muskoka Medical Pharmacy in Huntsville was chosen to launch it. For more information, you can go to Canada Health Infoway or read the OPA Bulletin. 

YWCA Muskoka and the Women of Distinction Awards Committee hosted a nominee reception for this year's nominees. The reception was held at the Gravenhurst Opera House on Oct. 6. Maya Roy, CEO of YWCA Canada was there to congratulate the nominees. The list for this year's nominees can be found here. The Women of Distinction Awards Gala will be held on Wednesday, October 25 at the Mark O’Meara Clubhouse, Grandview in Huntsville. Click here for more details.