Community

Do you remember when the lights went out – along with the refrigerators and AC units and much else besides – for more than… Continue reading “The blackout of 2003: A 20th anniversary retrospective”

The Kawartha Lakes Public Library and Kawartha Art Gallery are excited to announce the launch of the new Community Art… Continue reading “Introducing the Community Art Program at the Bobcaygeon Library Branch”

When one is having lunch with Erica Ehm, one needs a memorable opening question. (Or at least this one does.)… Continue reading “Erica Ehm on the importance of values, the charm of Kawartha Lakes, and surviving on an alien planet”

Three local philanthropists, Chris Handley, Mike Perry, and Phong Tan have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to ensuring access to quality… Continue reading “Deserving local students receive generous family legacy scholarship awards”

Effective fundraising is about building strong community relationships. On July 1, 2022, A Place Called Home’s (APCH) emergency shelter was… Continue reading “OTF grant opens new doors at A Place Called Home”

Mark Fevang decided to participate in a little hiking fundraiser back in 2001 for the local homeless shelter, A Place… Continue reading “Mark-a-thon returns in support of A Place Called Home”

Bee City Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Action Committee (KLEAC) are excited to launch the fourth annual Bee… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes’ fourth annual Bee A Hero Garden Challenge open for submissions”