Watch for farm vehicles on area highways

Haying is in full swing in this area so be prepared for farm vehicles on the roads. Slowing down makes life safer for you and the farmer.

Farm vehicles can drive on the roadways and will display the familiar triangular sign. If you’ve never driven a tractor and wagon, you may not understand why farmers do not tend to move over onto the shoulder. Shoulders can be unstable and it is difficult to get back onto the road in location. Be patient and enjoy the countryside.

Cruise Nights

The Fowlers Corners’ Club holds Cruise Nights at the Barn every Thursday from 5 p.m. – dusk, 124 Lindsay Rd., Fowlers Corners.

Come out and enjoy viewing the classic and antique vehicles. There is a 50/50 draw as well as a free draw for a trip to Las Vegas every week.

Everyone is invited to “Help us Put the Brakes on Diabetes”, July 19, 4 pm until dusk featuring Rye Street band.

There will be the regular 50/50 draw as well as multiple raffles on merchandise and services, activities for the children and great food. Funds raised will help support the Juvenile Diabetes Clinic at PRHC and the Summer Diabetes Camp for Kids at Camp Huronda. Rain date is July 26.

For information call 705-740-6904 or email fcadlionclub@gmail.com

Garden tour

The Downeyville Hall Renovation Committee will host a Summer Garden Tour, July 28, 10-4 p.m. Passports are $20 and include a ballot for the door prize. Passports are available at Williams Design Studio, Bethany or from Mary at 705-793-2013.

The self guided tour will allow you to explore themed gardens in Downeyville, Omemee and Bethany areas. You can stop at the Downeyville Hall where lunch will be available for purchase as well as homemade jams and crafts.

Community Care

The Community Care of City of Kawartha Lakes offers many invaluable services to the residents of our area. The office number is 705-324-7323.

Footcare is available to seniors and residents with special needs. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 705-8794100 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The clinic is held at Remedy RX, 108 Kent St.W., Lindsay. Upcoming clinics are July 17, 24 and 31.

Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville.

A Caregiver Support Group will be held at 2 Kent St.W., July 11, 10-11:30 am and July 25, 2-3:30 pm. Call ext 503 for information.

For those living with illness a support group will be held at 2 Kent St. W., July 23 at 2 p.m. Call 705-879-4123 for details or to register.

Melissa Payne

The Coronation Hall Concert Series will kick off July 28, 8-11 pm with Melissa Payne and guests. Tickets are available at Coronation Hall during regular business hours or you can email doug@greenservices.ca

This event is an Omemee Downtown Revitalization Group Initiative.

VIBE Summer Camp will be held at Trinity United Church, 6 King St.W., Aug. 6-10, 1:30-4 p.m. for children 6-12 yrs. There is limited enrolment so register early. Forms are available at Coronation Hall or by calling Johanna 705-799-2763.

If you have items to be included in future columns feel free to send them to me at cowsandcranio@gmail.com or call 705799-7064.