Snofest Idol winner to perform June 8 in Lakefield
Amy Sarginson will perform on June 8 at Christ Church Community Museum in Lakefield. Amy was the winner of Peterborough Snofest Idol and will be singing and playing the keyboard, guitar and ukulele. Tickets are $15 and are available at Happenstance in Lakefield. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 705-652-7535.
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is now open for the season. The market will be every Thursday until Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot of the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, located at 20 Concession St. in Lakefield. For more information, phone 705-652-6062, or email info@lakefieldfarmersmarket.net or visit www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net.
This year’s vendors will include Mclean Berry Farm, The Lakefield Pantry, OtonoBEE Apiary, Hard Winter Bread, the Nourish Project, Kawartha Winery, and many more local artisans and farmers.
Turtle conservation
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre will present at the Marshland Centre in Lakefield at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Learn to identify Ontario’s eight turtle species and about the threats to turtle populations and what the “species at risk” designation in Ontario means. This is a partnership with Imagine the Marsh, second generation.
Lakefield United Church
There will be an indoor yard sale on June 1 from 1 to 8 p.m. and June 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakefield United Church, located at 47 Regent Street. There will be yard sale items, baking, books and much more. All proceeds support the United Church general fund.
Community Care
On May 24, Lakefield Legion Branch 77 President Jim Marsden presented the annual Poppy Fund Donation to Community Care Buckhorn, Chemung and Lakefield. The entire Community Care County Services Team gratefully received $4,500 to enhance home support services; helping local individuals and caregivers maintain their independence and dignity.
Indian River Band
The Indian River Band will perform at the Lakefield Legion at 7:30 p.m. on June 16. The Legion is located at 10 Nicholls St. and tickets will cost $15 each. There will be a raffle, cash bar, and snacks. This is a fundraiser to support medical expenses for Maureen Boyes and her family. Tickets are available by phoning 705-875-7990.
Lakefield Historical Society
The Lakefield Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Lakefield Legion Branch #77. The guest speaker will be former Judge Ted Collins who will speak about the life and memories of Bill Grant, a County Lawyer and Reeve of Lakefield for 13 years. All are welcome.
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