Photography Show 2016 Opening Reception
What: Kawartha Arts Network presents the opening reception for Photography Show 2016. This exhibition features photography and photo-based work
When: Saturday, August 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (The show runs until Saturday, August 27)
Where: Kawartha Arts Network, 41 Kent Street in Lindsay For details, please visit www.kawarthaarts.ca
Beauty and the Beast
What: Dufflebag Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast
When: Saturday, August 6, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon
More about the Show: Dufflebag Theatre delivers their delightful twist on this classic fairy tale. The show promises fun-filled entertainment for kids of all ages For details, please call 705-738-2037
Kinmount Family Funfest
What: Kinmount holds its Family Funfest
When: Saturday, August 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Austin Sawmill Heritage Park, 4072 Haliburton County Road 121 in Kinmount
More about the Family Funfest: Enjoy free family fun. The street party will feature live entertainment with Gord Kidd and Friends and Lenny Graf from Treehouse TV. There will be a classic car show, a model railway, fortune telling, a Kid's Zone, an artisans’ market, vendors, displays, wagon rides, a pizza-eating contest, Chicken Poop Bingo, a photo booth, and a barbecue For details, please visit www.kinmount.ca
Knights of Columbus Recreational Cycling Ride and Barbecue
What: The Knights of Columbus will hold a recreational cycling ride and barbecue. (This is a cycling experience, not a race.) Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit local needs through the Knights of Columbus
When: On Saturday, August 6, registration opens at 9:00 a.m., the 25-km ride starts at 10:00 a.m. and the 13-km ride begins at 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Mary's Church parking lot, 40 Russell Street East, Lindsay. The St. Mary’s Church car park is the registration, start, and finish point For details, please call 705-324-0225, contact wylie.suggitt@sympatico.ca or visit http://stmaryslindsay.ca/organizations/kinghts-of-columbus/knights-of-columbus-recreational-cycling-ride-bbq-2016/
A Place Called Home’s 13th Annual Mark-a-thon Walk for the Homeless
What: A fundraiser walk for A Place Called Home, a residence in Lindsay. Join a 5-km walk and help raise funds for the homeless of this community
When: On Saturday, August 6, the 10-km walk begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Lindsay Farmers’ Market on Victoria Avenue North. The 5-km walk leaves the A&W on Kent Street West at 10:45 a.m. (Those on the 10-km walk will arrive at the A&W, the half-way point, at about 10:30 a.m.)
Where: Victoria Avenue North and Kent Street West in Lindsay
Admission: $30.00 to register or raise a minimum of $25.00 in donations
More about the Walk: This will be the thirteenth year Mark Fevang has walked for the homeless of the community. He has raised over $60,000 in the past 12 years for A Place Called Home. Mark's goal is to raise $10,000 during this walk-a-thon. Everyone will meet at the Coach and Horses for a barbecue lunch after the walk. You can pick up a pledge sheet at A Place Called Home’s administration office at 64 Lindsay Street South For details, please call 705-328-0905 ext. 221 or visit www.lindsaymarkathon.com
The Fenelon Fair
What: The Fenelon Agricultural Society presents the Fenelon Fair
When: Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7, 2016
Where: Fenelon Fairgrounds, 27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls For details, please visit www.fenelonfair.ca. You will find the events program at http://www.fenelonfair.ca/media/program_of_events.pdf. If you have questions, please call 705-887-9403 or e-mail fenelonfair@gmail.com
More about the Fenelon Fair: There will be a midway, outdoor concessions, a demolition derby, a truck and tractor pull, a horse pull, saddle horse and miniature horse shows, cattle shows, home crafts, demonstrations, and live entertainment
Concerts in the Park Lindsay- Featuring Gary Peters
What: Gary Peters will play in a free outdoor concert as part of Lindsay’s 25th annual Concerts in the Park series
When: Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Concerts take place Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. during July and August. You can also enjoy concerts on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
Where: Victoria Park, Lindsay, 210 Kent Street West. Grab your lawn chair and head to Victoria Park for some free live music in a beautiful outdoor setting
More about the Concert Series: For a complete series schedule and band bios, please visit http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca For details, please email cboyd@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca or phone 705-324-9411
