May 26, 2017

Have you done your spring cleaning yet? It’s cleaning day for Team Fergmeijer today! We’ve already polished off a bag of chips, cleaned out a carton of ice cream, and put away a pair of chocolate bars.

Opening to rave reviews last weekend, be sure to stop in to the Old Mill Heritage Centre this weekend to see the new exhibit on Lester B. Pearson! Staff and volunteers have done a phenomenal job, and it’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss.

Happy birthday to Casey B, who turns 29 today! Dance hard, my friend!

The next Billings Library movie night will be tomorrow (Saturday, May 27) at 7pm. Check out the library Facebook page for upcoming show dates, titles and trailers. And don’t forget that the library is also offering a variety of board games for all ages, available for playing in the library or checking out for a week of fun at home.

The Economic Development Committee has launched it’s newest initiative, the Story Trail writing challenge! Submit your short story (500 words max) about Kagawong or Manitoulin to Box 150, Kagawong, ON P0P1J0 for a chance to win a cash prize. In addition, submissions will be curated for display along the river trail as well as in shops around town. Submission date is coming soon: June 2nd! Check out the Story Trail page on Facebook, or contact Sharon (705-282-0193) or Diane (705-282-8346). Remember, being a writer is 3% talent, and 97% not getting distracted by the internet.

Homemade lasagna, AND homemade pie?! Stop by the Park Centre Friday, June 2 from 5pm-7pm for a meal out with friends, put on by St. John’s Anglican Church. Eat-in or take-out available; $15 for adults and $7 for children under 10.

Manitoulin Secondary is hosting a Relay for Life event June 2-3. It’s not too late to register! Teams of any size walk through the night to raise money that goes toward cancer research, prevention, and outreach. Check out http://relayforlife.ca/manitoulinss for information on registering a team or making a donation.

Set Saturday, June 10 aside to see Jay Aymar, “one of the hardest travelling singer-songwriters this country has to offer,” at the Main Street Café! Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. Contact the Café for more information.

Interested in learning more about the Western Manitoulin Community Garden? For more information, contact Todd Gordon, the Economic Development Officer for Billings.

Euchre continues to happen Wednesday evenings at the Park Centre. We’ve got results from the last week (May 10th): Ladies High Score - Kal; Mens High Score Dave; Ladies Loners Wilma; Mens Loners Lil; Low Score Deanna; Door Prize Jim

Meanwhile, in an alternate universe, someone is wondering where all these single socks are coming from.

May 19, 2017

The long weekend has arrived! Team Fergmeijer is looking for photo proof of intrepid Kagawongians kicking off deck and BBQ season with a dip in the lake. Who will be the first?? Or have you already been in?!

Stop in to the Old Mill Heritage Centre this weekend to see the new exhibit on Lester B Pearson! Staff and volunteers have done a phenomenal job, and it’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss.

Living in a small town, you would think we would know everyone’s birthdays, but some people are more private than others. Which means we need your help to embar… er… honour them here in the column! Drop us a line with a name and birthday to see your favourite people mentioned here.

The library continues to show pre-dvd release movies. Check out their Facebook page for upcoming show dates, titles and trailers. The next movie night will be Saturday, May 27 at 7pm - come on out and see The Shack (rated PG-13). And don’t forget that the library is also offering a variety of board games for all ages, available for playing in the library or checking out for a week of fun at home.

The Economic Development Committee has launched it’s newest initiative, the Story Trail writing challenge! Submit your short story (500 words max) about Kagawong or Manitoulin for a chance to win a cash prize. In addition, submissions will be curated for display along the river trail as well as in shops around town. Submission date is coming soon: May 30th! Check out the Story Trail page on Facebook, or contact Sharon (705-282-0193) or Diane (705-282-8346). Remember, being a writer is 3% talent, and 97% not getting distracted by the internet.

Set Saturday, June 10 aside to see Jay Aymar, “one of the hardest travelling singer-songwriters this country has to offer,” at the Main Street Café! Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. Contact the Café for more information.

Manitoulin Secondary is hosting a Relay for Life event June 2-3. It’s not too late to register! Teams of any size walk through the night to raise money that goes toward cancer research, prevention, and outreach. Check out http://relayforlife.ca/manitoulinss for information on registering a team or making a donation.

Mystery Euchre continues to happen Wednesday evenings at the Park Centre. If you know who won this past week, drop us a line!

Whatever you’re up to this weekend, be sure to get out and about in Kagawong. May your weekend be full of adventure and cheer, and may the start of next week be a long ways from here. Enjoy!

May 12, 2017

Although not everyone was happy to hear rain forecast this week and were grateful when it didn’t arrive, Team Fergmeijer was looking forward to the free carwash. This time of year our cars are almost constantly ‘dusty beige’ coloured.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Spring Wing Ding last weekend! The Park Centre was hoppin’ as dancers from a number of different decades strutted their stuff in a fundraiser for the Angel Bus.

Living in a small town, you would think we would know everyone’s birthdays, but some people are more private than others. Which means we need your help to embar… er… honour them here in the column! Drop us a line with a name and birthday to see your favourite people mentioned here.

The library continues to show pre-dvd release movies. Check out their Facebook page for upcoming show dates, titles and trailers. The next movie night will be Saturday (tomorrow) at 7pm. Bring the kids out to see the animated feature Ballerina (aka Leap!). And don’t forget that the library is also offering a variety of board games for all ages, available for playing in the library or checking out for a week of fun at home.

With the warmer weather on the horizon, the next sign of spring will be the arrival of the black flies. Perhaps that’s not something to celebrate, but that also heralds the arrival of the Black Fly Doubles Tennis Tournament on Saturday May 20 at the MSS courts! No partner necessary - contact Chris at 705 968 0404 for more information or to register.

The Economic Development Committee has launched it’s newest initiative, the Story Trail writing challenge! Submit your short story (500 words max) about Kagawong or Manitoulin for a chance to win a cash prize. In addition, submissions will be curated for display along the river trail as well as in shops around town. Submission date is May 30th. Check out the Story Trail page on Facebook, or contact Sharon (705-282-0193) or Diane (705-282-8346). Remember, being a writer is 3% talent, and 97% not getting distracted by the internet.

Celebrate Canada 150 with The Island Singers! Concerts featuring all-Canadian music will be Sunday, May 14 at 4pm at the United Church in Little Current, and Monday, May 15 at 7:30pm at the Mindemoya Missionary Church.

Manitoulin Secondary is hosting a Relay for Life event June 2-3. Teams of any size walk through the night to raise money that goes toward cancer research, prevention, and outreach. Check out http://relayforlife.ca/manitoulinss for information on registering a team or making a donation.

With summer swiftly approaching, there are more and more activities going on in town and in the surrounding areas. Stay tuned here and on the Kagawong Facebook page to stay up to date on all the happenings. Team Fergmeijer is quite looking forward to being legitimately busy. Usually we just walk around with a piece of paper and a clipboard to make it look like we’re busy.

May 5, 2017

Yesterday was Star Wars day, where geeks everywhere greeted one another with the phrase “May the 4th be with you.” Today is the slightly less well known, but no less geeky, “Revenge of the 5th.” Read on to discover more Star Wars facts! If you are a Star Wars fan, these ARE the jokes you are looking for.

Dust off your dancing shoes and come on out to the Spring Wing Ding tomorrow night! Bring your swing and be the king of the fling! 8pm until midnight at the Park Centre. Tickets: $15 per person; all funds raised go to support the Angel Bus. Don’t forget to check out the impressive list of door prizes on the Kagawong Facebook page, too!

We don’t seem to have any birthdays to announce this week, but if you have a friend or family member you would like to embarrass… uh… honour, with a mention in this column, send us a name and date via email.

Why did Star Wars episodes 4, 5, 6 come before episodes 1, 2, 3? Because in charge of planning, Yoda was.

The library continues to show pre-dvd release movies. Check out their Facebook page for upcoming show dates, titles and trailers. The next movie night will be Saturday, May 13th - bring the kids out to see the animated feature Ballerina (aka Leap!); show starts at 7pm and admission is free. And don’t forget that the library is also offering a variety of board games for all ages, available for playing in the library or checking out for a week of fun at home.

What is the interior temperature of a Tauntaun? Not too hot, not too cold; it’s Luke warm.

The Economic Development Committee has launched it’s newest initiative, the Story Trail writing challenge! Submit your short story (500 words max) about Kagawong or Manitoulin for a chance to win a cash prize. In addition, submissions will be curated for display along the river trail as well as in shops around town. Submission date is May 30th. Check out the Story Trail page on Facebook, or contact Sharon (705-282-0193) or Diane (705-282-8346).

If you are in a relationship with someone who doesn’t like Star Wars, then you are looking for love in Alderaan places.

Manitoulin Secondary is hosting a Relay for Life event June 2-3. Teams of any size walk through the night to raise money that goes toward cancer research, prevention, and outreach. Check out http://relayforlife.ca/manitoulinss for information on registering a team or making a donation.

What is a Jedi’s favourite toy? A yo-yo, duh.

Team Fergmeijer is deeply grateful for the many shops and businesses in town that remained open over the long, cold winter. Now that spring is here, we are very excited to see some of the seasonal businesses getting ready to re-open this month. Chocolate, and paddle boards, and African art, oh my!

Finally, local Star Wars cosplayer Jamie Ward wrote to us saying “This is my favourite: Why did Darth Vader go to the music store? To find the hidden rebel bass, yo.”