Our Local ROYAL CANADIAN Legion News

For hall rentals or more information about ongoing activities, please call the individual Legion Branch. We welcome submissions to editor@thepromoter.ca. Deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Shuffleboard – 1pm

• Thursdays – Darts – 7pm

• Fridays – Snooker – 1pm

• Fridays – Shuffleboard – 7pm

• Saturdays – Weekly Meat Draws – 4pm

• Call 705-652-7988 for current events

Branch 238 Fenelon Falls (705) 887-3041

• Thursdays – Hot Lunch – 11:30am to 1pm - $10 includes coffee or tea (except Turkey Day – add $2). Takeout is an extra

$1. Call 705-887-3041 to order takeout.

• • Hall rental available – Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

• May 27 - Loonie Auction - Doors open at 5pm, Tickets are $6 available at the bar. Fabulous items to be auctioned including 65” Large Flat Screen TV, digital wine cooler, bar refrigerator. Scratch tickets are available.

• Wednesday - Drop in darts - 7p.m.

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462

• Fridays - Bingo - $500 Progressive jackpot; $300 must go each week

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095

• May 29 – Wooden Clock Workshop –7pm – Register early for this fun event. You can create your own wooden clock and there are plenty to choose from, with options like 18” or 24” size, and shiplap or flat background. The price is

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127

• May 20 – Elimination Draw – 2pm –Tickets are !0 with a grand prize of $600. Tickets on sale in the Canteen. BBQ & Entertainment, Meat Roll at 3pm.

• May 26 - Lunch & Music - Pork Loin or Liver & Onions $13 from 11:30am to 1pm - Followed by Country Music Jam 1 to 4 pm - Open mic & local talent. Food

$5 per person

• Thursday - Drop in shuffleboard - 6:30 pm. Cost is $5pp per week

• Tuesday Night Doubles Dart League –Competitive league – 8pm - $5pp per night – Limited to 40 players, please call the Branch to register

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

$85 per clock and you can register at www.welcometoourporch.com.

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Mixed Darts – 7:30pm

• Fridays – Drop-in Coffee Time – 8am to 10:30am

Bank donations would be appreciated. Tuesdays – 1pm – Euchre

Tuesdays – 7pm – Open Darts 1st Wednesday – 10am – Big Buck Euchre - $15 per person

• Saturdays – Music & Meat Roll – Music at 2pm – Meat roll at 3pm

• For more information contact Legion 705-454-8127

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397

• 3rd Sunday of each month –Country Music Jam.

• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613

• June 17 – Ladies Auxiliary BR. 67 Fundraiser Dance – 7pm t 11pm – come to the Legion for a fun evening of good friends. An age of majority event and great entertainment. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the office or canteen.

4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397.

• Mondays – Progressive Euchre – 7pm - $5 per person

• For information about upcoming events and regular activities, call the Legion Branch at 705-324-2613 or follow us on Facebook framework for the $200,000 fund Council committed in the 2023 Budget. This one-year operating grant funding program is for Arts and Culture Organizations and Chambers of Commerce. The fund will support the pandemic recovery efforts of these organizations, recognizing them as valuable resources to our community. The report provides a program framework for disbursing the funds, including eligibility criteria, funding structure, and program criteria/administration. Support for Cannabis Act Review

Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer for Agriculture, asked Council to support the Huron County resolution regarding the Cannabis Act Review. The correspondence raises concern around odour impacts on local communities from cannabis production facilities, and asks for a system of setbacks between cannabis production facilities and surrounding homes and public facilities.

Council will return for a Regular Council Meeting at 1pm in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 23.

Communities Receive Funding For Canada Day

City of Kawartha Lakes will provide a total of $10,000 in Canada Day funding to support eight communities in Kawartha Lakes celebrating Canada Day. The funding is in addition to the $33,000. in support received from the Federal government through the Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.

The following communities will receive funding for their 2023 Canada Day celebrations:

• Lindsay Canada Day Committee

• Bobcaygeon Canada Day Committee

• Fenelon Falls Museum/Maryboro Lodge Museum

• Kinmount Community Centre Volunteer Management Committee

• Omemee and District Lions Club

• Kawartha Lakes Fire Station 17 – Norland

• Kawartha Lakes Civitan Club – Coboconk

• Little Britain Community Association

The funding will be applied towards the cost of various aspects of these events including fireworks, entertainment, promotional and logistic event related expenses.

The Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada program provides funding to community-based activities celebrating and promoting Canada Day on July 1. These celebrations enable Canadians to appreciate Canada’s cultural, ethnic, linguistic and geographic diversity and create opportunities for Canadians to participate in celebrations that create a sense of pride and belonging to Canada.

These wonderful community events would not be possible without the generous support of the Celebrate Canada program, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the numerous community members and volunteers who work so hard to provide these events in our communities.

Environmental Heroes

Each year, the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee (KLEAC) recognizes individuals and businesses living in Kawartha Lakes who have shown a commitment to improving the wellness of the environment.

The Environmental Hero Awards are a chance for residents to nominate environmental change-makers in Kawartha Lakes and bring attention to the amazing work they’re doing to help the environment in our community.

This year there were two winners of the Environmental Business Hero award and four winners of the Environmental Hero award. Please join us in congratulating our 2022 Environmental Heroes:

Environmental Business Hero

Country Cupboard in Fenelon Falls is a health and bulk food store in Fenelon Falls that is committed to the environment, waste free shopping and healthy living. Country Cupboard strives to make leading a healthy lifestyle and having a positive environmental impact easy for their community. Julia Taylor, the owner, is a Fenelon Falls native and she’s been heavily involved in environmental initiatives in Kawartha Lakes for the past 15 years.

Environmental Business Hero

Rockwood Forest Nurseries in Cameron has been growing trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, annuals and supplying other ‘green’ products such as mulch, soil and aggregates/gravel to residents of Kawartha Lakes and across the country for over 30 years. In 2022, Rockwood Forest Nurseries eliminated all pesticides linked to weed management, improved the health of their soil by using worm casting, and reduced the nurseries water usage, all while providing residents and out of town customers with green products grown in an environmentally friendly way.

Environmental Hero

Ann Adare received multiple nominations for all of the great work she’s done over the past year. Ann moved to the area full time in 2015. Since then she’s been actively involved in the volunteer community. She’s been responsible for several initiatives that have helped protect our environment over the years. In 2022, Ann spearheaded and managed several initiatives including the installation of kayak racks at