By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

By Patricia Dawson Are you stiff, sore, and stressed? Five fun natural ways to reclaim your health. Wellness Workshop fundraiser, Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, in Bobcaygeon. Cost is $40 per person; register on the sign-up sheet at the church. The Eating Well for Seniors program will take place Thursday, October 8th, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., at 100 Head Street, in Bobcaygeon. This class will introduce nutrition

By Patricia Dawson Bring the family for fun bingo at the Bobcaygeon Lions Club on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:15 to 8 p.m., at 55 Main Street. We are air-conditioned. Come out for an evening of fun, bingo included. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go back to our community. Please remember to bring donations to our food bank. Thank you. The Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is open Saturday, September 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an am

by Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family out for a weekend of fun to the Lindsay exhibition Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, September 27th. There will be agricultural displays, Truck and Tractor pulls, heavy horse show, horse pulls, antique farm equipment, demonstrations, demolition derbies, livestock competitions, midway, games, a marketplace, live music, and much more! The exhibition kicks off with the horsepower weekend on September 19th and 20th. The cost is $15

By Patricia Dawson Friends of the Lindsay Branch will hold a book sale at the Kawartha Lakes Library in Lindsay on Tuesday, September 15th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Tuesday, come out to St Paul's Anglican Church, 383 Osborne Street, in Beaverton, for drumming for health on September 8th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is completely free; it's a free community wellness program. All drums, world percussion instruments, and

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Residents can celebrate Kawartha Lakes’ 25th anniversary by displaying the municipality’s official flag, at their homes, cottages, businesses and community spaces. A new supply of City flags are now available for purchase, at Municipal Service Centres, in Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Lindsay and Omemee. The 36-by-72-inch flags cost $45, plus HST, and are made in Barrie, Ontario. Kawartha Lakes adopted its official flag in 2007, following a

By Patricia Dawson The 5th annual cruise and classic car and truck show takes place on Saturday, August 15th, from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Sunflower Farm located at Highway 48 and Side Road 17 in Beaverton. This event features vintage vehicles set against golden sunflower fields, accompanied by music from the second shift food trucks and local brews. Visitors and vehicle information: Vehicle check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. General admission tickets and separate vehicle registratio

By Patricia Dawson It's going to be so much fun! Bring the family out to Boatapalooza on August 8th, in Bobcaygeon. It is going to have the best-decorated boat contest. Get creative and have fun. This is a fundraising event; proceeds go to support the Bobcaygeon Legion's emergency program. There will also be a barbecue, raffle draws, and a 50/50 draw. There will be lots of vendors. This is an annual event, part of the Water Music Festival, held at the marina on Pigeon Lake, j

By Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family out to the Uxbridge Scottish Festival! For 30 years, Scottish culture has been celebrated in Elgin Park, bringing together tradition, music, and community. Join us Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th, as the Uxbridge Scottish Festival continues this proud tradition with a multi-day event of Scottish Heritage for all ages. Visitors can experience the excitement of the Highland dance competition and the sound of bagpipe performan

by Patricia Dawson The annual beloved Kite Day returns to Uxbridge Historical Center this July 18th! Bring your own kite, purchase or make one at this exciting event on Quaker Hill while enjoying the best view of Uxbridge. Saturday, July 18th, from noon to 4 p.m., at 7239 Concession 6, in Uxbridge. This is a free event. For more information, call 905-852-5854. Concerts in the park in Bobcaygeon are back. Catch open-air live music at the locks on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 6 t

By Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to Carissa Settlers Village, where they will be showing movies on July 5th and July 22nd. Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m., beginning July 8th, for a fun evening under the beams of the barn. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, or anything else you need to create the perfect cozy movie spot. Admission is by donation, and our Snack Shack will be open with your favourite movie-theatre treats: popcorn, candy, and drinks. We can't wait to see y

By Patricia Dawson Free board game day in Bobcaygeon invites you to have fun and challenge your brain. Come to the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, 123 East Street South, Bobcaygeon, for free board gaming and a chance to meet new people and make friends. This will take place Saturday, June 27th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This family-friendly drop-in is geared towards adults. Bring your own games, or learn from others. Now that the kids are out of school, why not enroll them

By Patricia Dawson Families in Lindsay have several free, ongoing activities to enjoy during the week of June 11th. There will be a story walk at Ken Reid Conservation Area, located at Ken Reid Conservation Area on the pond Loop near the main parking lot. Enjoy a healthy, active outdoor experience. Families can walk the trail while reading pages of a featured children's book, Over in the Forest by Marianne Berkes. Lindsay's Farmers Market will be Saturday, June 13th, from 7 a

By Patricia Dawson In honour of International Trails Day, the Township of Uxbridge and local Trail partners are hosting a free community celebration of a world-class Trail Network and great things happening, showing guided walks, exhibits, and local experts for a day of nature learning and community. The event features live entertainment, games, and activities for kids. At this event, you can join guided hikes, learn essential Trail safety tips, pick up trail maps, meet group

KAWARTHA LAKES: In an effort to mitigate fire hazards, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service has issued its annual April burn ban. The burn ban will be in effect as of 12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st. During this period, all Regular Annual Burn Permits will be temporarily suspended, in adherence to both April's annual burn ban and any municipal-wide burn bans in effect. Exceptions to the burn ban may include Agricultural or Special Burn Permits, though strict adherence to safet

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A midpoint review of the municipality’s four-year strategic plan shows significant progress, with more initiatives now moving from planning into delivery and completion. At a council meeting, on Tuesday, March 10th, Josh Dunsworth, Manager of Strategy and Innovation for the City of Kawartha Lakes, presented the 2025 annual update and midpoint review of the 2024–2027 Strategic Plan. The repor

By Patricia Dawson A number of engaging programs are coming up at local branches of the Kawartha Lakes and Brock Township Public Library systems. Bobcaygeon Book Club Readers are invited to join the Bobcaygeon branch for its monthly book club on Tuesday, February 24th, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 123 East Street South, in Bobcaygeon. Registration is required; please contact the Bobcaygeon branch to sign up. The club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and explores a different n

By Patricia Dawson Christmas open mic and sing-along. Come out to the Bobcaygeon Legion on December 20th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the carol singing with free admission. Looking for something to do over the Christmas break that is fun? The Beaverton Lions Club is so happy to be sponsoring two free public skating dates! The days are December 22nd and 29th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Foster Hewitt Memorial Center in Beaverton. As always, complimentary hot chocolate and trea

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Efforts to protect fish habitats and improve water quality, near the Bobcaygeon Dam, are taking another step forward, as Kawartha Conservation continues its detailed study of how dam operations affect the surrounding aquatic ecosystem. The conservation authority shared its latest findings and future plans, with Kawartha Lakes councillors, during a Committee of the Whole meeting, held on Tuesda

By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun weekend in Bobcageon for the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees from November 14th to 16th. There will be fun for all ages: the family can visit the candy shop, the children can see Santa, and there will be a silent auction. The address is 85 Dunn Street, in Bobcaygeon. Some exciting activities and attractions include a horse-and-wagon ride, children's activities, and a general store selling unique gift ideas. The festival pass is 15 per per