Curling centre is getting a new roof
The Omemee Curling Centre is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. At the celebrations for Curling Day in Canada on Saturday, MPP Laurie Scott and MP Jamie Schmale were in attendance to present an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant of more than $137,000 to replace the roof on the aging building.
The curling centre is a busy location during the curling season with a variety of leagues for all levels of curling.
It is also the site of the regional high school curling championships.
During the off-season, pickleball comes to the centre with more than 260 pickleballers competing each day.
Royal Canadian Legion
World Day of Prayer will be held at St. James Anglican Church, north of Fowler’s Corners, Friday at 1 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 497 will host a number of bands for dances.
The following is a list of performances:
Montana Sky, March 16
■ Eddy and the Stingrays, March 23
■ Stockdale Central, April 13
■ Gunslingers, April 27
■ The Mudmen, May 18
■ All shows begin at 7 p.m. excepts The Mudmen, who will hit the stage at 8 p.m.
Tickets for all events are available at the legion.
In addition, Mark Edwards will present a gospel concert at the legion this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 draw, door prize and food available for purchase. Tickets are $5 per person at the door.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer will be held at St. James Anglican Church, north of Fowler’s Corners, Friday at 1 p.m. The service was written by the Christian Palestinian women. There will be a light lunch and fellowship time following the service.
Free skates
PD Realty Inc. is sponsoring free skates at the Emily- Omemee Community Centre, March 11, from 4-5 p.m., and March 13 and 14, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
You must preregister at kawarthalakes.ca/skate
Midwives of Lindsay and the Lakes
The Midwives of Lindsay and the Lakes will hold two cervical screening (PAP) clinics at 41 Russell St. W., Lindsay for women who do not have a doctor or nurse practitioner.
It is recommended that women have a PAP test every three years. Clinic will be held March 12. Appointments can be made by calling 705-324-4664.
St. Patrick’s Day concert
A St. Patrick’s Day concert will be held at Downeyville Hall, March 15 and 16.
A bake table and bingo will be held March 22 and Apr. 19 beginning at 7 p.m.
Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Awareness Committee
The City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Awareness Committee is seeking nominations for the 2024 Accessibility Awards.
Nominations can be made through kawarthalakes.ca/accessibility. Nominees can be individuals, businesses or organizations making a difference to residents with disabilities.
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