July 7, 2017

Based on the number of cars parked illegally on the bridge by the falls, Team Fergmeijer figures it must be summer time! We plan to spend the majority of our summer enjoying the many beaches around the township. After all, B.E.A.C.H. = Best Escape Anyone Can Have!

4elements is hosting a special movie event on July 8th. Come out to Norm’s Park for a 7pm screening of 'Moose River Crossing' followed by a Circle Q&A and discussion with director, producer and writer, Shirley Cheechoo. Proudly sponsored by Kakekalanicks (https://www.kakekalanicks.org/) and co-presented by Billings Public Library.

Got some old paint or dead batteries lying around? Household Hazardous Waste Day is tomorrow (July 8) from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your hazardous waste to the Mindemoya Roads Building by Tann’s corner for a free dropoff, and help keep dangerous goods out of our landfill.

The Dutch attempted a land invasion of the Island last week. The covert operation involved copious amounts of fancy cheese, board games and more candy than a 10 year-old should probably be allowed at one time.

Honorary Haweater, Penny Little, asked us to include a small farewell notice - “I have sold up and left, and am grateful for the community welcoming me.” She has arrived back in the UK and looks forward to staying in touch with her Island friends.

The library would like to welcome back their summer student, Emily, and with her the return to summer hours. You can visit the library Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5pm (closed for lunch from 12-1).

The library would also like to thank everyone who came out to support the book and bake sale on Wednesday, as well as the slew of volunteers who helped to set up. It was a huge success, and they couldn't have done it without you.

The town council invites all community members to the second public Billings Strategic Planning Session on Monday, July 10th at 7pm at the Park Centre. If you are interested in the infrastructure and sustainability of our township, come on by.

This coming week, the Old Mill Heritage Centre kicks off their Historic Speaker Series with Steve Paikin presenting at the Kagawong Park Centre at 7:30 pm on July 12th.  Later in the summer, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Andrew Cohen will visit, as well as Patricia Pearson, granddaughter of former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Admission is free for all presentations, but seating is limited. For more information, contact the Old Mill Heritage Centre at 705-282-1442 or email oldmillheritage@billingstwp.ca

On top of everything else going on in the village, the farmer’s market it back up and running Wednesdays from 10am-4pm. Get out and enjoy it all - we’ll see you at the beach!