Lions Club hosting Chuckwagon Dinner in Omemee
The Omemee Lions Club Chuckwagon dinner will be held at Coronation Hall on Saturday.
There will be a silent auction, entertainment by the Mitchell family and a family pumpkin carving competition. To participate in the competition, bring your carved pumpkin to the hall for judging by the diners.
Cost of the dinner is $15; children 10 yrs and under, $8. Proceeds of the evening will benefit paediatric cancer programs in the area.
Trestle bridge closed
If you are a hiker, walker or biker who enjoys using the Kawartha Trans Canada trail you should be aware that the trestle bridge near Orange Corners will be undergoing major refurbishment. The wooden deck of the bridge is rotting and will be replaced with composite materials. To complete the renovations, the bridge will be closed to all traffic from Oct. 15-Nov.30.
Fall events
There will be a Fall Vendors Market at the Centre, 15 James
St. N., Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring Younlove, Chocoholic Delights, Thirty One, Olive Cedar, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, The Omemee Antique Shop and doTerra. Cost is $2 or a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Food bank.
The arrival of fall means Omemee Lioness apple pies are back on the menu. Order your pies from Lioness Barb 705-799-5911 at a cost of only $8.
Bethel United Church will hold its annual turkey buffet dinner, Oct. 27, 4-7 p.m. in the accessible church, 90 Bethel Rd., north of Hwy 7. Cost is $18 for adults; children, 6-12 yrs, $6; 5 yrs and under free, no advance tickets, purchase at the door. Takeout dinners are also available. For information call 705-740-1156.
Janetville United Church will be holding a pumpkin carving evening, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. No cost to participate. There will be a Hallowe’en Open House and Candy giveaway, Oct. 31, 5-7:30 pm
The Joyfull Noise group will be at Janetville United, 712 Janetville Rd., Saturday. The choir who performs lively music of the ’50s – ’80s will be presenting a two-hour concert beginning at 7 p.m. Adults, $15; children under 12, free.
Light refreshments and fellowship to follow the concert. Tickets are available from church members or by calling the office at 705-324-2006.
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.
The Seniors’ Diners’ Club will be held Nov. 1, noon at Christ Church Anglican, 62 King St. E. in conjunction with the Omemee Lioness. Call the office if you would like to reserve a seat.
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. Clinics are Mondays and Tuesdays.
Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville.
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