New disc golf course is open and free to play in Fenelon Falls
Wild Country Disc Golf recently launched in Fenelon Falls.
Owners Kelly and Yvonne McShane and Denis Michaud are in their first year of operation, offering a full 18-basket disc golf course at 1157 County Rd. 121. It is free to play, although they do accept donations to help pay for gas to cut the grass and maintain the course.
The business also has the Wild Country Pro Shop on site, selling discs, disc golf bags and accessories. Just google Wild Country Disc Golf for details.
Plant Goals
With the ability to travel returning, Désirée Kretschmar decided to launch her new vacation plant care services business. With Plant Goals, Kretschmar offers plant-sitting services in Peterborough to help people keep their houseplants happy and healthy while they are away.
The service works equally well for businesses for workplace plant care, and Kretschmar also operates a retail and online store where you can purchase plants, arrange for a gift and more.
Stop in to 387 Water St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or check out plantgoals.ca.
Starting a business
Peterborough and the Kawartha
Economic Development has a lot of resources for new businesses, or those hoping to start one, including workshops and webinars on everything from how to get started to writing a business plan, to clarifying your business idea to establishing your target market. Available through the Business Advisory Centre, just get in touch with Madeleine Hurrell or Hillary Manion. Just follow the links at investptbo.ca.
Rotary auction
The Rotary Club of Peterborough’s annual online auction in support of Camp Kawartha’s new environmentally safe medical centre takes place April 613. The auction features 120 items including gift cards, vacation rentals, one-of-a-kind experiences, and more! The auction is hosted by Rusland Auctions’ Bid From Home platform, which you can find at ruslands.hibid.com.
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