November 6, 2024

Always keen to increase community spirit, as well as bring more people to town, Team Fergmeijer is putting together a proposal for a new event for the council’s consideration. We figure the salmon run has real potential to be the central feature of a fall festival. People are practically swooning at the sight of them jumping up the falls each year. Along with education around these amazing fish, we could incorporate music and art, bonfires and dancing; kind of like a smaller version of Coachella. We could call it Salmon-ella! It’s work in progress but we’ll keep you updated on our progress. 

If you have lived in or visited Kagawong over the past 20 years, you have likely seen the impact of the 4elements living arts organization. Over the years, 4e has shared art, writing and poetry, fibre arts, music, workshops, festivals, film screenings, and even a River School along the Kagawong River, with many events taking place within the township. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that have made 4elements the amazing organization that it is. 

We are pleased to have our Manitoulin Mom back after her extended stay in the big smoke. We hear the staff at her hotel were lovely, but the room could have used an upgrade. She is now home and enjoying being in her own space again. 

On Monday, November 11, at 11am, all are welcome to a Remembrance Day service at the Kagawong Park Centre. Sponsored by the Kagawong Cenotaph Board, there will be a silver collection, and a potluck lunch following the service. Before or after the service, be sure to take some time to see the banners around Kagawong honouring local veterans. Lest we forget.

MPP Mike Mantha will be holding constituency clinics at a variety of locations across Manitoulin this month. On Tuesday, November 12th you can book an appointment to offer your thoughts and ask questions of our local representative at the Kagawong Park Centre from 1 - 2pm. Contact the constituency office to make an appointment or for more information (1-800-831-1899 /  mmantha-co@ola.org )

Many happy returns go out to Jody K and Connie F who are celebrating their 29th birthdays. We just think it’s so cool that you were born in the 1900s!

Get your lists and start checking them twice - Christmas in Kagawong is coming up on November 15th & 16th! On Friday, November 15th,vendors will be set up from 4-8pm at the Park Centre, and the Gore Bay Legion will be hosting supper. On the Saturday, vendors will be back from 10am-4pm. Rumour has it St. Nick himself will be putting in an appearance that day from 11am-2pm at the ice rink, where you can also pick up lunch hosted by the Billings Museum Board. Round out the day with a visit to the Anglican Church for their annual meat pie fundraiser, bake sale, craft table and gift bags. 

The Billings Library will be holding their annual online silent auction starting on Thursday November 21st. All bidding is done via facebook.com/groups/libraryauction. Contact the library for more information. 

Did you know? You can tune a guitar, but you can’t tuna fish. Unless of course you play bass. Have a great week!