Lindsay, Oakwood & Bobcaygeon News

By Patricia Dawson

Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour returns August 23rd to benefit Lindsay's homeless shelter. Starting in Oakwood this year, this fundraiser is for a place called home. Cyclists can choose from five routes: 20 km with Road or Trail options, 50 km, 70 km gravel, 100 km, or 160 km. The routes will have staggered start times from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., depending on length. The cycling tour takes place in Oakwood on August 23rd, with all proceeds supporting emergency shelter services for individuals and families in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County experiencing homelessness.

This year's fundraiser kicks off in Oakwood at the Oakwood Lions Mariposa Community Hall, located at 1008 Eldon Road. The goal is to raise over $ 50,000 so that we can continue to support as many people as possible who are experiencing the housing crisis. To help start the day off on a positive note, Western Entertainment will provide energizing music to get everyone excited to ride. Enjoy a post-ride lunch featuring pizza and Caesar salad from Boston's Pizza, as well as desserts from Kawartha Wholesale Bakery. The Oakwood and District Lions Club will offer a cash bar after the ride is over. Students pay $50 and youth pay $15 regardless of when they register. In-person registration will also be available on event day on-site at the Oakwood Lions Mariposa community hall. To make the event part of a full weekend, participating cyclists can also take advantage of a special combo package that includes 10 percent off accommodations at Days Inn and Suites in Lindsay, and two free tickets to a performance at the Grove Theater in Fenelon Falls. To learn more about the event and to register, visit Kawarthaclassic@apch.ca.

Bring the children out for a fun movie night! Movies in the barn happens on Wednesday, August 27^th, at Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn Street, in Bobcaygeon. There is a family film under the rafters every Wednesday evening in August, starting at 7 p.m. Bring your chairs or blankets. Popcorn, drinks, and treats are available at The Snack Shack. The movie this week is The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones.