September 21, 2018

A pun, a play on words, and a limerick walk into a bar. No joke.

Happy birthday to Barb E who turns 29 next week. We hope she celebrates in high style; perhaps with a nice foot massage after all the walking she’s been doing lately.

Looking for a reason to dance? Kagawong Folk Roots will be playing at the Old Church on the Hill on September 29 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door for $15, with proceeds going toward church renovations. According to local music aficionado Jamie Ward, “In order to repair the floors, we’re going to blow the roof off, yo!’

Looking for even more reason to dance? Zumba starts up again Thursday, September 27! Stop in at the Park Centre Thursday nights at 7pm to learn some new moves and boogie your way into shape.

They’re at it again! Kagawongians Mary Buie and Heather Theijsmeijer are donning pink and taking part in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Sudbury September 29 to raise money for breast cancer research. At time of writing, they’ve raised over $1300! Interested in pledging toward the cause? Go to cibcrunforthecure.com and click “Donate!”

Spoiler alert! The milk has been in the fridge for three weeks.

And another spoiler alert: “Harvest Glory Days” are on their way! Billings Township Rec Committee is once again planning to welcome fall by decorating the downtown, and any contribution would greatly be appreciated. Pumpkins, bales of hay/straw, colourful leaves, mums or any other decorations that could be used. Contributions can be left at the ‘podium’ by the millstone at the township office on or before Sept. 29th. On the 30th, come take part in decorating our corner of beautiful Manitoulin.

Kenjgewin Teg is hosting a Salmon Run event in Kagawong on September 26th. You can observe the salmon in the river and learn about the life cycle of the Salmon as well. Contact 705-377-4342 for more information.

Reminder that the library has returned to regular winter hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-7pm, and Saturday from 10am-1pm.

In a similar vein, the landfill will be changing to fall hours, but not until the end of October. Lots of time to practice our ‘I didn’t forget the dump has new hours, I left something at home and just happen to be turning around in the driveway of the closed landfill’ faces.

Regular Wednesday Euchre starts September 26 and will continue to November 14. You can BYOP (bring your own partner), or find that perfect partner when you get there.

Steve Burrow, author of the immensely popular Birder Murder Mystery series, is coming to Manitoulin! Manitoulin Nature Club is hosting a lighthearted evening with the author on September 28th at St. Francis of Assisi church in Mindemoya. Mr. Burrows will be sharing his journey from bird watcher and award-winning nature journalist to murder mystery writer. The talk begins at 7:30 with light refreshments to follow. Contact Marcel for more information (mbeneteau@usudbury.ca or 705-282-8513).

If you plant chocolate kisses this fall, will you grow tulips in the spring? We’ll let you know in April. Have a great week!