Team Fergmeijer loves nothing more than a spring wedding. A close friend is getting married in Paris (Oh là là!) in a couple of weeks, and we have the honour of being part of it. We are quite nervous about the speech we have to make, though. So far, we have, “Eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, bread, maple syrup, and butter…” it’s a French toast.
Thinking of running for municipal council in October? Start organizing now! Nominations for mayor, councillors, and school board trustee are officially open and the deadline to register is August 20th. Visit https://www.billingstwp.ca/townhall/elections for more information.
The township is holding a public meeting at the Park Centre on Tuesday (June 2nd) at 6:30pm for residents to have their say about the proposed changes to zoning by-laws in regards to shipping containers. The actual by-law and other supporting materials can be accessed at the township office and on the township’s website. If you can’t make the public meeting, you can still submit your feedback via the township office.
What a beauty! The Old Mill Heritage Centre’s hockey exhibit had rave reviews at their opening this past weekend. One attendee said it was over-the-glove, top shelf, “where momma keeps the peanut butter.” You can score a visit to this new exhibit weekends from 10am-5pm.
We’d like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Paul Darlaston who passed away last week. He lived a colourful life, was passionate in his convictions, and was always up for a quick (or not so quick!) chat.
The Island Singers are hosting their spring concert on Saturday, June 6th at 7pm at Manitoulin Secondary School. Don’t miss this special choral presentation, as the choir welcomes guest conductor Lynn Janes, composer Stephanie Martin, and members of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra for “Ambe: All Are Welcome” - a celebration of Canadian music. Tickets are $20, with children 12 and under free, and are available at the door.
Upcoming Seniors Active Living events at the Park Centre: Yoga, Mondays at 9am; indoor walking, Tuesdays at 2pm; Yoga with Sam, Wednesdays at 11am; and Fitness with Kelly, Thursdays at 9am. Contact Mary at 705 348-2285 for more information on any of the SAL activities.
SAL is also offering a fun summer “Grands Day Camp” in July and August for some cross-generational fun, crafts, and skill-building! If you have grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or neighbours aged 5-12, sign up for day camps “Wilderness Ways & S’Mores” and “Creative Alley”. Contact Mary (705-348-2285) for more information or to book a spot.
Seniors can get valuable financial, legal, and safety information at Wise Futures: Sharing Safety, Estates, and Financial Knowledge, an all-day community event held at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre. Presented by the Manitoulin Legal Clinic, you can learn from experts on elder safety, estates & financial planning, advocacy supports, and community resources, visit information booths, be entered for door prizes and give-aways, and enjoy breakfast and snacks as well! Register by phone: 705-368-3333 or email: info@mlc.clcj.ca
If there are any aspiring digital entrepreneurs out there, may we humbly suggest developing a camera filter that makes the house look clean when we take pictures of our pets? We’re pretty sure it would make a killing.
Summer days are not so far away and the Billings Public Library has plans for those warmer months! Their used book sale will be held on Saturday, July 25th. Mark your calendar for this annual must-see. And that’s not all: dig out your favourite floatie - the library will also be bringing back the beach movie on Saturday August 8th. We can hardly wait!
Happy birthday to Billings councillor David H who is turning 29 this week. Not to alarm anyone, but you know you are getting old when the radio stations and bars play music you can’t stand, but the grocery store is dropping hit after hit.
Driving home last night we decided to go the long way so we could stop in to see our friend Nicholas. That’s right; we took the see Nick route. Have a great week!
