February 16, 2018

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Perhaps you heard about the two antennae who met on a roof, fell in love and got engaged? Their wedding ceremony wasn’t fancy, however their reception was excellent.

WINTERFEST was HERE and it was GREAT! Kids were squealing, sled dogs were howling, fire sirens were screaming, sausages were sizzling - the sounds of a great winter afternoon. The recreation committee and all the volunteers did a fabulous job again this year!

For some of the more cold-averse, there was a Euchre tournament during Winterfest, too! In first place were Tom Howard and Flow Pedlar. Graham and Sheila Fogal tied for second place with Dorothy Allard and Ted Debassige. Graham and Sheila Fogal also had the most loners. Low score went to Diane Larouque and Phyllis Cacciotti, and the door prize went home with Dorothy Allard.  

Team Fergmeijer found an old lamp at the Kagawong Mall last week. Upon rubbing it, a genie popped out! He explained that genies don’t give three wishes anymore. Instead, he offered us a choice between two wishes: a bottomless bag of chocolate, or a better memory. But we can’t remember which one we chose…

Did you miss Opening Night last night? There are still two chances left to see The Sound of Music at MSS! On Friday Feb. 16 and Saturday Feb. 17, the curtain opens at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door, but plan to get there early to make sure you get a seat!

Happy 29th birthday to honorary Kagawongian trombonist Chris T in Ottawa, who celebrates today! There are a couple of Valentine’s babies who celebrated this week: Neil L  turned 29 on Wednesday, and although his nephew Chase C shares the same birthday, he isn’t quite at the 29 mark yet.

Were you unable to attend the beginner computer classes at the library last month? Did you attend them, but feel you could use more help and practice? You are in luck - the library is offering their popular Computer Basics course again! Sessions are each Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 starting February 27th until March 8th. Bring your own laptop, or use one of the library computers. Advanced sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint start March 13th. Spaces for all sessions are limited, so contact Bob at bobcat100@gmail.com or 705-662-8215 to pre-register.

In the spirit of romance, here are Team Fergmeijer’s top pick up lines for Valentine’s Day:

1) If you were a triangle, you’d be acute one.

2) In a zombie apocalypse I’d eat you last.

3) Is your name Google, cause you’ve got everything I’m searching for.

4) If you were words on a page, you’d be the fine print.

The Kagawong Folk Roots Collective presents an evening of music March 3 at the Lyons Memorial United Church in Gore Bay. Stay tuned for more details!

Tired of looking out the window and seeing nothing but white? Time to think GREEN! The Billings Go Green Committee invites everyone to take part in the Plastic Purge Challenge! Check out their blog (https://gogreenkagawong.wordpress.com/) for more information.

Green Economy North is working with municipalities on the Island to better understand changing energy needs. Public information session on community energy needs. Join them Wednesday, February 21st, from 11:30am - 12:30pm at the Park Centre (lower level) to learn more and join in the conversation.

And for those who aren’t thrilled with the whole Valentine’s Day thing (for whatever reason), don’t forget the best part of the whole thing. The discounted chocolate from Feb. 15th on! Have a great week!