by Janet Van Camp I hope some of you tried out the cornhole night on January 28th at the Recreation Centre, hosted by the Lions Club. If there is enough interest, perhaps another evening will be offered, or even a league started. If you would like to become a member of the Blackstock Lions Club, or would simply like more information about the club, please contact Lion Lynne Gallant at lynnegallant711@gmail.com . They are always open to new ideas to support our community. The

by Faye Ashton The brightness of this February 1st full moon, named the Snowy moon or Hungry moon by the native people, illuminates the very white, snow-covered earth. This makes Groundhog Day on the 2nd very hard for Mr. Groundhog to avoid seeing his shadow if he were up in the early hours of the morning. Of course, that means six more weeks of winter weather, but we’ve managed so far. Just a piece of cake. I do think of the many road-weary travellers as I watch the traffic

By Patricia Dawson Come out and beat the winter blahs with the “Mood Boosting, Pot Decorating, and Planning — Beat the Winter Blahs” Workshop pm February 4th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 18 Brock Street West, U xbridge. Gathering with friends are proven method to increase serotonin, a happy hormone, and don't we need as much as possible in February! Let's kick the winter blues by joining Bounty from the boonies shop owner Carly McDougall for a mental health boosting Works

by Pat Asling It seems a lot has happened over the week, but nothing earth-shattering. Oh, but there was an earthquake which shook and cracked and was heard and felt over a great deal of southern Ontario. Apparently, I slept through it while others were truly frightened. I think they said it occurred 5 miles underground, so I wonder how it would feel if you were in a mine or some other deeply dug space? There have also been some spectacular photos on Facebook of what are comm

By Patricia Dawson Winter fun is coming to Kawartha Lakes! The inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival takes place Sunday, February 1st, at Eganridge Golf Course, starting at 10 a.m. This inclusive, family-friendly event invites people of all ages and abilities to enjoy outdoor activity, fresh air, and community spirit. The morning features endurance runs on snow-covered trails, while the afternoon, 1:30 to 4 p.m., is packed with family fun activities. Highlights include sno

by Pat Asling For many folk, the news of the week was the weather, which affected much of North America! Of course, along with other things Canada got the blame for, that came out of the Arctic, a location much in the news lately for other political reasons. Thankfully, we are more used to this cold than many of the parts of the US to our south. The only thing hot there is the politics, which leaves me colder! I must apologize for no news last week due to a computer glitch. I

By Patricia Dawson This is a reminder to get your tickets for a fun night at the Robbie Burns dinner on January 31st. featuring music, dancing, and a traditional meal. Doors will open at 5 pm. Dinner is at 6 pm. To be held at the Beaverton Legion Branch 135, 517 Mara Road, Beaverton. Tickets are $50; cash purchases can be made at Jack's place for kids or by calling Jennifer at 705-426-7960. Beaverton Story time for ages one to Junior Kindergarten (JK) will take place on Frida

by Janet Van Camp On Wednesday, January 28th, the Blackstock Lions Club is hosting a fun and free Cornhole evening with light refreshments at the Blackstock Recreation Centre, 7-9:30 p.m. The Lions Club is hoping to form a league, so this could be a weekly/monthly outing where people come out and have some fun while meeting others in the community. Sounds like a fun evening! The Blackstock Agricultural Society's AGM was postponed due to the weather last Thursday. They are hop

By Pat Asling Now that 2026 is underway, things seem to have slowed down a little, but this is likely just a brief pause. After the holiday rush and a bit of overindulgence, people are catching their breath. Before long, lunches, meetings, and events will be back in full swing, and life will feel busy once again. I hope everyone is carrying good memories from the 2025 Christmas season and the start of the new year. Sadly, the world has entered 2026 in a time of great turmoil.