Yours truly adore the summer months (suns out, puns out as far as we are concerned), but September holds a special place in our hearts, too. The excitement of back to school (for kids AND for parents) is in the air, though it can be intimidating for some. Just remember to keep an ion the chemistry teacher, but the geometry teacher usually has acute sense of humour. All joking aside, drivers are reminded to watch for little ones getting on and off buses around the Island this week.
We want to wish a hearty happy birthday to Diane L and to our Manitoulin Mom who both turned 29 recently. These Kagawong stalwarts aren’t getting older; like any good antique, they are just increasing in value!
Pinkies up! The Township of Billings is hosting a Senior’s Tea, Friday September 6th, at 10am at the Park Centre. Stop in and share ideas for senior-focused events and activities in the community.
NorthWords and 4e’s Elemental Festival are partnering to bring an amazing weekend of fun for the whole family! Friday, September 20th starts with workshops in the afternoon for adults and kids, and in the evening is the popular ‘Book & Brew’ at SplitRail brewery. Enjoy complimentary small bites, purchase a drink (including non-alcoholic options), and get up close and personal with featured authors Coltrane Seesequasis, Mike Strobel, and returning favourite, poet Vera Constantineau. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at Billings Library or at the door.
Carol Pasternak, the “Monarch Crusader”, is this year’s keynote speaker (Saturday 1pm). She has authored multiple books on the iconic local pollinators. Saturday also has workshops galore with family-friendly sessions in the morning (including children’s author Sahar Golshan), and author-led writing workshops for adults in the afternoon. Saturday evening come out to experience Melody Johnson’s dramatic reading of her fantastic show, “Person of Interest” (admission by donation). Check out the festival ad in this edition of the Expositor for full details of all events, as well as online (Fb.com/NorthWordsFest & Fb.com/4eelementalfestival), or you can email NorthWordsFest@gmail.com for more information. Pre-registration for workshops is recommended.
The Manitoulin Tennis Club would like to thank everyone who came out for the end-of-the-summer tennis tournament last Saturday. Drop-in tennis continues 6pm on Wednesdays and 10am on Sundays at the Manitoulin Secondary School courts. All are welcome!
The new bridge span rolled through the village this past week, and rumour has it the new bridge will be completed by the end of September. We’re not sure yet just how smooth or bumpy it will be when finished. We’ll just have to cross that bridge when we get to it.
Today is your last chance to explore Kagawong’s Wednesday market! Browse vendors galore and pick up a little something special at the rink and surrounding area from 10am until 3pm.
The township has posted an Administrative Assistant – Finance position and is accepting resumes via e-mail or snail mail to Véronique Dion, CAO/Clerk Township of Billings 15 Old Mill Road, Kagawong ON P0P 1J0 or cao@billingstwp.ca until 12:00 pm. Friday, September 6th is the deadline for applications. Get full details on the township Facebook or web page.
The library has officially returned to its regular ‘winter’ hours (Tues & Thurs 4-7pm; Sat 10-1pm). The board would like to thank summer librarian Rock for the fantastic job they did again this year and wish them good luck at school this fall!
Team Fergmeijer’s back to school advice is: the best way to get straight As is with a ruler. Have a great week!
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