Meeting May 14, 6:30 pm
Wellwise, 516 Exmouth St
We are thrilled to announce the completion of a very special project: Reflections on Old Victoria County: In Tribute to R.B. Fleming.
A rock on the shores of Sturgeon Lake said to be a meeting place between Samuel de Champlain and the First Peoples. A Black barber who made his home in Lindsay for a few years in the 1860s. Swedish furniture-makers who took up residence in Fenelon Falls half a century ago. Strawberry, ham, and salad suppers in Valentia. Italian railway builders who were viewed with suspicion by the local press. An internationally infamous swindler who made his home in Bobcaygeon. An area choir that entertained a vice-regal audience.
These are but some of the stories covered in this book. Reflections on Old Victoria County: In Tribute to R.B. Fleming is a compilation of tales and anecdotes about the region now known as Kawartha Lakes. Originating as a project of the late Dr. Rae Fleming (1944-2022), this volume serves as a tribute to his legacy as a distinguished historian, writer, and friend.
You are cordially invited to attend the launch of Reflections on Old Victoria County on Saturday May 18th, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Church, Lindsay, ON, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with remarks at 3:00 p.m. Stay awhile and mingle with friends over light refreshments — including some of the heirloom recipes from our community that have been published in the book.
Come out to Gerald Ball Memorial Park at 3364 Moreland Dixon Rd, Inverary for a vendor market with food trucks and lots of different local vendors.
Lambton Shrine Club will be selling Vidalia Onions again this year under the bluewater bridge from the 15th of May until we're sold out . For more information call 519 344 3282 or email redsox@cogeco.ca
A representative from Service Canada will be at the library for an information session about the Federal Canadian Dental Care Program. Learn about eligibility, coverage, and how to apply.
To register for this free information session, call 613-968-6731 x 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca.
On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk, a free festival of volunteer-led walks take place in hundreds of cities around the world including Kingston. These walks encourage us to discover more about our city and to connect with our neighbours
In Kingston this year, there will be 19 uniquely different walks; 7 of them deal with new subjects or areas of the city. The walks will include various aspects of human life and wildlife, past and present. They will lead us through greenspaces and historic neighbourhoods and a couple will take us to final resting places.
Details of the walks, times, leaders and meeting place maybe found here https://janeswalkkingston.wordpress.com/
Lawn Bowling Open House
Monday May 13 - Friday May 17th
1:00pm - 3:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
All ages welcome, please wear flat soled shoes eg. running shoes, no need to register, we supply all the equipment and instruction
Give lawn bowls a try a great sport for all ages, easy to learn and fun to master. Get some fresh air, gentle exercise, meet new friends and bring old ones. We are a fully licensed not for profit organization, run entirely by volunteers.
The Niagara Children’s Festival is an exciting explosion of arts and culture for the whole family! Happening in St. Catharines, Welland, and Ridgeway This festival is bringing theatre and storytelling to Niagara’s earliest audiences with plays and cultural activities just for kids. Don’t miss indoor and outdoor performances, crafts and games, live music and fun interactive installations. Let your imagination and creativity shine and discover the joy of live theatre for young audiences!
