The difference between weather and climate is that you can’t weather a tree but you can climate. And the weather lately has been positively spring-like! Other than that one ice storm, of course. A typical Manitoulin spring after all!
Look out, gobbling ninjas… there’s a new bird in town! Meriwether the woodpecker is taking advantage of Kagawong’s many woodpecker amenities (that is, trees and treats from Phyllis C) and appears to be taking up permanent residence in our lovely village. If you are a birder or general nature lover, why not join the Manitoulin Nature Club? Check them out at www.FB.com/ManitoulinNatureClub or contact them via manitoulinnatureclub@gmail.com
Don’t miss out on the chance to work in the loveliest community on the island! The township is still looking to fill three student summer positions. Applications are still being accepted for positions at the marina and with Public Works. Send your resume to tmills@billingstwp.ca as soon as possible.
It’s a trio of celebrations! Many happy returns to three wonderful women this week: Marilyn P, Jean W, Kristy C all turn 29 next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, respectively. They say you should take every birthday with a grain of salt. We say be sure to add some sugar, flour, butter, eggs and vanilla, then bake at 350 for 35 minutes!
This weekend! Join the Billings Climate Action Committee in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. From 10am - noon they’ll be hosting a circular economy sale (community yard sale) at the Kagawong outdoor rink. Book a table at the rink with Tina Beckerton (tbeckerton@billingstwp.ca), or if you prefer to host your own on your property, let Tina know and the location of your sale will be added to a community list. There will also be a community clean-up that day.
Compost - it can be more than a pile in the yard! A new addition to the aforementioned Earth Day activities, members of the Climate Action Committee will have an alternative composting demonstration set up at the Park Centre. Bring along some compostable material if you’d to see it in action! Looking to learn more about how our township is working to become greener? Check out https://billingscac.blogspot.com/
It’s just around the corner! Billings Volunteer Fairs is happening April 26th. Stop in at the Park Center from 2-8pm to meet the many organizations that work to make our community so special. Learn about their efforts and events, and you are sure to find a comfortable fit for you.There will be refreshments as well as prizes to be won.
Mark your calendar! Treat Mom this Mother’s Day and bring her out to the Anglican Church Mother’s Day Lunch. Saturday May 16th, the church is offering delicate sandwiches and delectable desserts from 11-2pm. The cost is $20 per person.
Don’t forget - the landfill is now operating on summer hours. The Billings landfill will be open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2pm-6pm, and Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-4pm.
Bulk water users can access the new quick-fill station at the water treatment plant (75 Beach Street). It has options for 2” and 3/4" fill spigots. Remember to bring your clean Cam-lock female fitting to connect to the 2” option. Contact Tiana Mills at the town office for more information (tmills@billingstwp.ca)
What do you call a snowman in April? A puddle! Have a great week!
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