For ongoing St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR courses held at the Victoria Park Armoury, new courses for all levels. call the office in Lindsay for times, dates and to register, at 324-9894.
St. John Ambulance in Lindsay is now offering training that meets workplace requirements for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It’s a ½ day program. Call 324-9894 to find out more.
The Canadian Red Cross in Lindsay is in need of donations of wool for their Winter Warmth Mitts For Kids program. Drop wool off at 37 Cambridge St. N in Lindsay or call 324-8960.
There are still openings for Canadian Red Cross First Aid courses in August, and Pleasure Craft Operators Testing on Tuesday and Thursdays. Call 324-8960
Home health care equipment available at the Lindsay Red Cross…wheelchairs, crutches, walkers etc. Call for more info at 324-8960.
Women’s Resources provides shelter, support, and referral for abused women and their children in the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding area. All are services are free and confidential. For immediate help, call our 24 hour crisis/support line at (705) 878-3662. And for further information about their programs call the Resource Centre at (705) 878-4285, or go to www.womensresources.ca
Concerts in the Park this summer at the Gazebo in Victoria Park, Lindsay. These free concerts run throughout July and August, every Wednesday evening 7-9pm and Sunday afternoons 2-4pm with both new and returning bands for this year’s series. Come out, bring your lawn chair and enjoy the shows! Go to www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca for a full schedule of concerts. For more information call (705) 324-9411 ext. 364 or 306.
Last Sunday of each month (June – Sept), Show and Shine at the Canadian Tire parking lot in Lindsay, weather permitting. Great Music and Door prizes, from noon-5pm
With the Clothesline® ‘Spring into Action’ here, the Canadian Diabetes Association needs your help to reach a goal of collecting 2 million kilograms of clothing across the country. Donors in the area can call Clothesline® at 1-800-505-5525 to schedule a free household pick-up; donate clothing and linens at any one of the programs red drop boxes nationwide or donate items by visiting their nearest Donation Centre or Attended Donation Station. All proceeds support diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
August fun for kids at the Lindsay Library, Jest for the fun of it!! For children age 4 – 7 years, Mondays Aug. 18 and 25 at 2pm. Enjoy stories, activities and crafts. Registration is not required. Tickle Your Funny Bone, for children up to age 3 years, Tuesdays at 10:30 August 19, and 26. This program features stories, songs, puppets and crafts. Registration is not required – drop in any Tuesday. Each week “Laugh Out Loud” Special Events on Wednesdays at 2 pm. These programs require advance registration. Kids can improve their reading skills and make a new friend with “Read to the Dogs” on Saturday, August 23 from 10 till noon by reading aloud to St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog “Harley”. Advance registration is required for a 15 minute reading session. And a different activity each week at the Super Duper Craft Club Thursdays Aug. 21, and 28 at 2pm. Boys and girls aged 7 years and up should register in advance, as space is limited. For more information or to register call 324-9411 ext. 332. Pick up the Summer Calendar with a full listing of children’s programs at all Library branches.
A free public training clinic for C-P-R will be held Wed. Aug. 20 in Sturgeon Point. CPR and Automated External Defibrillators can make the difference between life and death. To register for the clinic, please call 705-328-1976
Bethany Park is celebrating 100 years, August 22nd and 23rd at the Bethany Park. August 22nd - BBQ, Beer Garden, Kids Games, Fireworks at Dusk. August 23rd - Antique Tractor Show, Lawn Tractor Pull, Pancake Breakfast, Free Pony Rides and Face Painting, Kids Games, Smoked Beef Dinner and Adult Dance with Live Band "Borrowed Tunes". Call 277-9553 for more information.
Blackstock Fair & Demolition Derby, Fri. Aug. 22 at 7;30 pm (Demo derby) and a wide variety of events for all ages on Fair day Saturday August 23 - all events are free with the price of admission. To wrap up the day there will be an age of majority fair dance held at the Recreation Center, tickets available for $10.00.
The Learning Disabilities Association is hosting their first annual fundraiser/ yard sale. To take place Saturday August 23, from 7:00-1:00 in the Lindsay Monument parking lot, 206 Lindsay St South.
3rd Annual Antique Tractor Show and 2nd Annual Lawn Tractor Pull, Aug. 23rd at Bethany Park. Registration begins at 8:00 am and opening ceremonies at 1:00 pm. Events include Tractor Slow Race, Antique Tractor Barrel Race, Lawn Tractor Pull, Pancake breakfast at 8:00 am.
Free Pony rides, Face Painting, Kids games, Smoked Beef Dinner at 4:30. Adult dance with live Band 8:30 pm. For more information about Lawn Tractor Pull contact Dan @705-277-9963 For more information about Antique Tractor Show contact Mike Clark at 705-277-3077
The Dodge Rodeo Tour 2008 is coming back to Valentia, for two performances (one each day) on Sat. and Sun. Aug. 23rd and 24th. Proceeds will support of the Valentia Equine Retraining Center for abused or unwanted horses. The Lions club will host the rodeo dance on the Saturday night. Information on the Valentia Dodge Rodeo and the old time Harvest Days can be found on the website www.valentiaequestrian.com.
Janetville United Church is hosting a Beef BBQ. Saturday August 23 from 5pm. Adult admission is $12 in advance. $14 at the door. Children 6-12, $6. Children 5 and under, free! For tickets call 324-9284 or 277-3614.
The Royal Canadian Legion in Fenelon Falls is hosting a Benefit Dance and Potluck fundraiser. Saturday August 23rd, 8pm till midnight. Come and have some fun and help raise money for Al Newf's cancer treatments. Tickets available at the Legion.
Carden Old Tyme Fiddle Contest at the Carden Recreation Centre, Lake Dalymple on Sun. Aug.24, Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m. with special guest Madison Kozak. Contest begins at 12:30 p.m. Further info contact Ray Lamarche 705-454-9644
Coboconk Horticultural Society in House Flower Show, Mon. Aug. 25th 7:30pm at Knox Church on Water. St. Visitors welcome.
It’s the 19th Annual Kawartha Arts Festival Labour Day weekend at the Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds. August 30th, 10 till 6. August 31st, 10 till 5. Buy direct from over 100 artists. Original paintings, ceramics, silversmith, tin ware, wood and stone carvings, jewellery, stained glass and more! Admission by donation. More info at www.kawarthaartsfestival.com .
Doors Open Kawartha Lakes, Sun. Sept. 7th from 10-4pm. Visit and explore the history of 10 heritage Sites in Burn River, Kinmount and Norland. It’s a free self guided tour. Drop by the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce for a list of sites and a map, or call 324-2393.
E-Waste Unplugged day is Tuesday, September 9, 11AM to 6PM, at the Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 377 Kent Street West, Lindsay. Items accepted for FREE recycling: computers, computer accessories (including mice, keyboards, cables), printers and fax machines, as well as small household appliances such as toasters, microwaves, telephones, etc (Note: no large items such as refrigerators, stoves, freezers, etc.) Cell phones and ink cartridges will also be accepted in support of the Kawartha Lakes Food Source. Items accepted at a cost: monitors and TVs will be accepted at a $10.00 shipping cost.
Christ Church Anglican, 43 Sherwood St. in Bobcaygeon, is holding a Chocolate Lovers Tea, Fri., Sept. 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. $5.00 for a plate of various chocolate desserts.
It’s the 2nd Annual Lindsay Muskies Golf Tournament. Saturday Sept. 13th at OLIVER’S NEST. 1:00 pm Shotgun start. Registration includes Roast Beef Dinner, Golf & Cart. $100.00 per person. Plus a Silent Auction, Putting Contest and Longest Drive (men’s and women’s). To Register Your Foursome call the Lindsay Muskies Office at 324-1010.
The Peterborough Terry Fox Run for cancer research will take place Sun., Sept. 14th at Nicholl's Oval Park. Registration will be open from 8 til noon, with an official start at 9am. Local cancer survivors will be participating as part of Terry's Team. Participants may walk, run, cycle, wheel, or rollerblade any distance from 1k-10k. More info call 740-2380 or 799-6141.
1st Annual Pontypool Golf Tournament Sat, Sept. 20th at Black Diamond Golf Club, 1pm sharp. $80pp includes 18holes, cart, door prizes and roast beef dinner. Green fee’s due by Aug. 16th. Call Carol at 277-2302 or 277-2771.
Lindsay Collegiate High School Reunion – 120th Anniversary, Sat, Oct.11th, 2008 at the Rugby Club 67 Greenway Road, The Old Wagon Wheel. Doors Open @ 5:00 p.m. School tour 2 til 4 p.m. $25.00 In Advance, $30.00 At Door, (includes buffet from 6:30-10:30) Looking for a band consisting of former students/teachers. Tickets at LCVI or Eastside Mario's (Kent St.). Pub night Fri., Oct.10th @ Eastside Mario's and breakfast special Sun. Oct 12th also at Eastside Mario’s. For more info call Linda/Gail (905) 486-9945, or email gekd2@hotmail.com. Tickets also available at the door.
Sir Sanford Fleming College Reunion for all years, Oct. 25th at Aux's Lodge (on campus). Outdoors/Indoors (705) 324-1983. Doors Open @ 4:00 til 1:00 a.m. $20.00 In Advance, $25.00 At Door which includes Outdoor Barbecue/Salads, etc. They’re looking or a band that consists of former students/teachers. Pub night Fri. Oct. 24th at East Side Mario's. Tickets available at Eastside Mario's (705) 878-0033 or contact thomasgayle@hotmail.com Katherine/Gayle 1-905-486-9945. Tickets also at the door.
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