March 12, 2025

It was a sad and disappointing day when we found out that our universal remote did not, in fact, control the Universe. Not even remotely. 

To make ourselves feel better, we are going bowling. You can come too! Friday March 14th Noojmowin-Teg is offering transportation from Manitoulin to Venture Lanes in Espanola for a free 2SLGBTQIA+ family and youth bowling day. On Thursday, March 20th there is a 2SLGBTQIA (18+) bowling night. Pizza and drinks provided! Contact nicole.jol@noojmowin-teg.ca for more information or to register. 

Manitoulin Streams Youth Rangers are at it again! On Friday, March 14th (from 11am-2pm) kids in grades 1-8 are invited to take part in a ‘Maple Syrup Event’ at the Kagawong Park Centre. Cost is $10/child and a pizza lunch is provided. Contact getinvolved.manitolinstreams@gmail.com for more information and to register. 

As part of the township's commitment to a senior-friendly community, they have a new job posting for an Active Living Program Coordinator. Full details of the posting can be found on the town website (www.billingstwp.ca/townhall/careers). Applications should be submitted by email to Veronique Dion, CAO/Clerk, by email at cao@billingstwp.ca or by regular mail to 15 Old Mill Road Kagawong, ON, P0P 1J0. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 28th at 12pm

FREE senior’s exercise classes continue this month at the Park Centre. New participants are still able to join the remaining classes including tomorrow’s! Come out at 9:30am on March 13th and 20th. No registration necessary. 

Planning on going for a skate? With the variable temperatures lately, the rink at the Kagawong River Complex sometimes closes to protect the ice surface. Check the Facebook page for updates, and please do not skate on the ice when the CLOSED sign is posted. 

Also due to the warmer weather, the half load restrictions are currently in effect for the Township of Billings. Wild turkey flocks (also known as “rafters”) are limited to groups of no more than 7 on a road at any given time. We do not have the statistics on allowable numbers of Sandhill Cranes at this time, but we will report back when we have updated information from the township. 

Spring dance season is just around the corner! Classes with Candice Irwin of Body Stories Dance Education & Performance are starting up again the week of March 17th. Kagawong classes at the Park Centre Monday evenings include “Creative Movement” (ages 3-6), “Contemporary” (ages 6 and up), and “Mindful Movement” (adults and teens). Check out bodystoriesdance.com for more information. 

Two Kagawongians are turning 29 this week: happy birthday wishes go out to Kim N and Mike M who have both figured out that the only way to worm out of turning older each year is to live in Billings!

If you are looking for a project to keep you busy this spring and summer, the back room at the Aus Hunt Marina is available to rent. You can find more complete details and the application form on the township’s website (billingstwp.ca). 

To close out the column, we were going to share a bowling joke, but we will spare you. Have a great week!