June 3, 2026

Though as singers, they are not very strong,

Local turkeys tried their hand at sweet birdsong,

They clucked and they squawked,

The tourists all gawked!

But it was just another day in fair Kagawong.

Well Hull-o there! Can you Beliveau it? The hockey exhibit at The Old Mill Heritage Centre is finally here! You might think we’re being Bossy, but you really should go and see it. Howe, you ask? Stop in from 10am to 5pm on Saturdays Orr Sundays for starters. You’ll be Fuhr-ious if you miss it!

This weekend! 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.

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 on Thursday, June 18th. 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 

Thinking of burning brush as you tidy up your yard? Don’t forget that burn permits are required in Billings! Stop by the township office to get your free permit, which is valid for one week. Burn permits are not required for a small bonfire.

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. 

Tennis, anyone? The Manitoulin Tennis Club is back to meeting Sunday mornings at 10am at the Manitoulin Secondary School courts. Players of all abilities are welcome, with lessons available in the near future.

How many books can fit in the Kagawong PickleDome? Stop by the Billings Library used book sale Saturday, July 25th and find out! 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 29th birthday to Alison O, Trish T. and to a certain pair of sassy (oh-so young) Kagawongians. This feels like a good time to mention that technically, if you don’t cut a cake and eat the whole thing, you’ve only had one piece. 

And we have to make a birthday-related correction. Despite his youthful appearance, as of last week, David H has in fact passed the big 29 milestone (contrary to our reporting in last week’s paper). 

Did you know that the swordfish has few predators in the wild? Except, of course, for the rare penfish,which is said to be mightier. Have a great week!