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Thursday, November 17, 2011

22nd Annual “Autumn Treasures Fine Artisan Show”

Discover Unique Artistic Gifts!

Anne Young, a local potter just outside Omemee, encourages local artisans to exhibit their work each year at the “Autumn Treasures Fine Artisan Show”. Previously titled, 'AUTUMN TREASURES Fine Arts & Crafts Show' the name was changed to reflect the professional quality of the work the artisans produce. This year's show will be held at Trentwinds: 264 Lansdowne St. East Peterborough, November 18, 19, 20.

Yelverton United Church Blessing Cattle,Wild Animals,Pets Today!

Special Yelverton United Church Service!

Yelverton United Church Minister Rev.Mary-Margaret Boone will have a unique congregation at church this morning at 11:30 a.m. Today, in addition to congregations from Janetville United Church, and Mount Horeb United Church, people from near and far will be bringing their animal friends to the country church just west of Yelverton, a short jaunt south of Omemee.

Unique,Unusual Animals Welcome Too!

Omemee Students Host Car Wash Supporting Cops 4 Cancer Saturday

Good Clean Fun Benefits Cops 4 Cancer Tomorrow

Scott Young Public School Intermediate and Seniors Students want your dirty car! Tomorrow morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Scott Young Public School Students will be rolling up their sleeves and rubbing down cars in an effort to raise funds for the Cops 4 Cancer Campaign. A staff spokesperson from SYPS noted there may even be a teacher waving balloons on the corner of hwy 7 and Ski Hill Road to attract attention to the event.

See Omemee Venue Map with Scott Young Public School Here.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Omemee Events Wednesday May 4th

Omemee Today:

10 a.m. Omemee Early Years Outreach Van at Trinity United Church

Scott Young Jr. P.S. Run for Fun (a.m. Recess)

3:30 Omemee Public Library is open till 8:00 p.m.

5 p.m. Friends of Omemee Public Library March 4th ! :at Omemee Public Library.

6:15 CGIT at Bethel United Church

Youth activities at Scott Young Public School sponsored by Reaboro-Omemee Baptist Church

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Trinity United Church Omemee Celebrates 175 Years This Morning

From Log Cabin to Computerized Carillon Bicentennial of Changes

Trinity United Church, Omemee, Ontario, has come a long way from its early logcain services to its present day accoutrements which include a computerized Carillon ,and wheelchair lift. Although Trinity turns 175 May 14th, the congregation is celebrating its anniversary this morning in a combined service with Bethel United Church followed by a potluck luncheon.

Trinity United Church, at the crossroads of King, and Sturgeon Streets, occupies a unique location and benefits the whole community. Trinity United Church has been a meeting place for countless groups over its almost two centuries of service.The only church in the village with a wheelchair lift, Trinity United’s accessibility makes it an ideal location for the Community Care Seniors’ Day Program. Other groups which use meeting space at Trinity United include the Ontario Early Years Outreach Program, and the Omemee and District Horticultural Society.

Forbes McEwan, local resident, and member of Trinity United Church has written historical review of the church, in celebration of the Omemee church's 175th anniversary.Here are some notes on the review by Ben Clarke, which was featured in Kawartha Lakes This Week:

According to Mr. McEwan's review, prior to 1836, the Wesleyans in Omemee held preaching services in private homes before a log school house on Sturgeon St. South was used.
Work began on the rectangular, clapboard building which was set on cedar posts foundation with a square tower at the front doorway. A lofty eight-sided spire was added to the church tower in 1861.
A graveyard with many old fashioned marble headstones surrounded the church; but, the ground was full of underground springs and unsuitable for burials. It was not unusual at the time to have a coffin weighted with stones to keep it from floating, Mr. McEwan.
Burials in the church yard were discontinued with the opening of Emily Cemetery and most of the remains and tombstones were transferred there.
The cornerstone for the new church was as laid on July 13, 1876. The new building was constructed in five months and was opened on December 10 of that same year.
The new church had a stone foundation and included a basement Sunday school and a fifty-foot, eight-sided spire.
The original church bell was placed in the spacious chamber at the top of the tower, which had three large louvred openings. From this height the old bell could be heard for miles.
In the summer of 1905, Mr. McEwan's review notes, an alcove was built at the south end of the church for the accommodation of the choir and organ. Two years later, Mr. And Mrs. J.C. Eaton (later Sir John and Lady Eaton) donated a pipe organ. In 1953, the church was given 10 memorial stained glass windows based on the Life of Christ.
By the mid-1980s, the church needed upgrades, including improved kitchen facilities, and in 1992, rooms for a Sunday school, nursery and office. The additional improvements cost $370,000 with $60,000 in a grant from the United Church of Canada and a $25,000 Provincial grant for the elevator. The remaining debt took only eight years to pay off.
A new street clock was erected in 2009, which featured a computer operated Carillon System capable of playing 700 songs over the tower speaker. Funding was provided by church members, community support, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Omemee Hydro Trust Fund and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

.Omemee Pigeon eFlyer wishes to congratulate Trinity United Church on their 175th Anniversary. We hope to have the privilege of offering Mr.McEwan's historical review of Trinity United Church in its entirety in the near future. Trinity United Church 6 King Street West, Omemee, Ontario is located by the only set of traffic lights in the village of Omemee.

Resources Accessed May 1st, 2011

Omemee church celebrates 175 years of history by By Ben Clarke, Special to This Week

Trinity United Church Hosts Monthly Potlucks Omemee Pigeon eFlyer

Friday, April 29, 2011

Running Special Kawartha Lakes Events? Funding Application Deadline Monday!

Could Your Event Qualify? Find Out!

The Economic Development Office, of the City of Kawartha Lakes, has a “Special Events Economic Development Partnership Fund” to help groups in their promote special events, in the community.
Eligible 2011 special events should target attendance from outside the boundaries of Kawartha Lakes, encourage overnight stays, and increased spending across all business sectors.
Deadline for the Special Events Economic Development Partnership Fund is Monday, May 2^nd, 2011. Funds awarded will be based on the event’s merits as outlined in the application. Submit your completed application before 4:30 pm to the City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development Office at 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay.
The aim of this special events fund is to help increase tourism from outside Kawartha Lakes and encourage cross promotion with other events, attractions and services. Ultimately, the goal is to present Kawartha Lakes as the travel destination of choice, through the appeal of unique events showcasing the best in entertainment, culture, heritage, and authentic rural fun.
Application forms are available at the Economic Development Office at 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay or online at www.explorekawarthalakes.com. For more information on this funding partnership opportunity, call the Economic Development office at 705-324-9411 ext. 1232 or email tourism (at) city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.
See the full Special Events Economic Development Partnership Fund Second Intake article ob the City of Kawartha Lakes website.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ontario Dual Sport Club Annual Bethany Dual Sport Ride Saturday

FREE Ride Register Today!

Ontario Dual Sport Club is holding their annual Bethany Dual Sport Ride Saturday April 30. This off road motorcycle Trail ride is free and open to everyone.

Easter Sunday Services Omemee

Local Worship Services Welcome You!

The following information has been gleaned from the internet. We are looking forward to receiving posts directly from local places of worship in the near future:

Special Easter Services

(See map below for locations)
8 a.m. Riverside Sonrise Service Trinity United Church followed by FREE Easter Breakfast at Trinity United Church 6 King Street West, Omemee Free Will offering and Foodbank Donations welcome.Come join in the fun, and camaraderie of this joyous occasion.Trinity United Church is wheelchair accessible with a lift for those who have a tricky time navigating stairs

Regular Worship Services

Other Church services offered in the Omemee area are most likely to have special music and celebrations as well and include:

St. Luke’s Parish Downeyville Mass 9:00 a.m.
Bethel United Church 9:45 a.m. (Bethel is known for its choir)
Reaboro-Omemee Baptist Church 10:00 a.m.(known for upbeat modern Christian music)
St. Luke’s Parish Downeyville Mass 10:00 a.m.
Christ Anglican Church 11:15 a.m.
Trinity United Church 11:15 a.m. Sunday school during the service for the younger set up to age 14. Nursery provided as well for tiny ones. .

Omemee and Area Worship Services Map

View Omemee Area Church Services in a larger map
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter,
Suzanne Sholer
editor,
Omemee Pigeon eFlyer

Friday, April 22, 2011

Galloping Goodies Easter Bunny Horse Treats

Homemade Horse Easter Goodies

Yes ! You can pick these up in Omemee as well!

Local horse fan “Clyde Lover” makes fabulous treats for four legged friends.

Galloping-Goodies-Horse-Treats

.For Easter “Clyde Lover” created these adorable Easter Bunnies and lovely Easter Baskets suitable for gift giving to your Horse or Horse loving friends.

The Easter Bunnies are $2 each, baskets are available at request starting at $15

Here’s a fantastic deal!

Galloping Goodies has some extra Easter bunnies due to a non pick up of a very large Easter basket!

Get this beautifully wrapped basket of 40 bunnies for only $50 (That’s $40 off!)

They will split basket up to denominations of your choice.

Delivery Available Tomorrow

Note:Regular Mini-muffin Horse treats available year-round are priced at 12pk/$5, 60pk/$15, 120pk/$25

Contact clydelover (at) rogers.com or call 705-313-1119 to arrange pick up.

Omemee Easter Notes

Making Weekend Plans? Hop into Omemee!

Omemee Churches and Businesses both have a number of things in the works for Easter. This list is still growing if you know of another event please add it in the comments.

Giveaways

Donate a purchase from Mac’s Mil to the Food Bank drive and get an entry into their Easter Basket Draw –Details in Store

Ruby;s Roost Cafe and Pastry Shop is having an Easter Basket Draw- See Details Here.

Special Handmade Goodies

Trinity United Church Women are selling their delicious Handmade Easter Eggs See Details Here

Easter Horse Treats are available for pick up in Omemee. See Details Here.

Giving back

Donate a purchase from Mac’s Milk to the Food Bank drive and get an entry into their Easter Basket Draw –Details in Store

Omemee Events

Good Friday (and Earth Day)

Reaboro-Omemee Baptist Church Invites you to Good Friday Service with Refreshments 10 a.m.See details Here

Bethel United Church invites you to join them for a Good Friday Cantata and Communion at 10 a.m. See Map here

Plant a Forest Festival- Green Side Farms is welcoming everyone to a fun filled Reforestation Bee Come and join in the fun! See details HERE!

Saturday April 23

Easter Egg Hunt

GAMIING NATURE CENTRE is hosting its Annual Easter Eco Egg Hunt See Details Here

Plant a Forest Festival (Day 2) -

Green Side Farms is welcoming everyone to a fun filled Reforestation Bee Come and join in the fun! See details HERE!

Sunday April 24th

Annual Free Easter Breakfast Trinity United Church is inviting you to its annual Free Easter Breakfast. See Details here

Easter Church Services (Incomplete list watch for updates)

8 a.m Trinity United Church Riverside Sonrise Service followed by Free Easter Breakfast See Details here

9:45 a.m. Bethel United Church Easter Service

11:15 a.m. Trinity United Church Easter Service

Happy Earth Day! Omemee

Earth Day Events

Plant a Forest Festival- Green Side Farms is welcoming everyone to a fun filled Reforestation Bee Come and join in the fun! See details about this event and Green Side Up Environmental Services HERE!

Gamiing Nature Centre Fundraising Yard Sale and Native Plant Nursery Open House See more details about Gamiing Nature Centre HERE!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Easter Basket Giveaway!

Local Pastry Shop Hosts Easter Basket Giveaway

Hop into Ruby's Roost Cafe and Pastry Shop for some delicious Goodies
and get an entry into their Easter Basket Giveaway!

Pastry Chef Sherrie Gattenby even prepares goodies for special diets: Gluten Free, diabetic , and more.

Ruby's Roost Cafe and Pastry Shop,is conveniently located at 16 King Street East in the heart of Omemee, a stone's throw from the Omemee Countryside Pharmacy, with FREE ample parking in the west side lot, on the west side of Ruby's Roost and Free on-street as too!

Find our more about Ruby’s Roost Cafe and Pastry Shop Here.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Earth Day Celebrations Green Side Farm Omemee Reforesting Fields

Earth Day Celebration Fun!

FREE Event
RSVP on Facebook or call the number below

Stay the day or spend the night (Bring a tent or air mattress as there is plenty of room indoors).
Fifteen hundred trees need planting.

Plant a field into a forest.

Bring your family and plant a tree....or two....or three! Tell your friends, everyone is welcome.

Activities Include:

Omemee Women Make Delicious Handmade Easter Eggs

Order Your Handmade Easter Eggs Now!

Annual tradition! Trinity United Church Women have made their delicious Handmade Easter Eggs once again.The eggs are available for purchase at: the Omemee Municipal Service Centre, Roadside Diner,Fresh Country, Trinity Church Office, and by telephone order. Several flavours are very popular, so avoid disappointment and order yours today!

Vanilla, Chocolate,Peanut butter, Maple and Cherry. $2.50 ea.

Call Trinity United Church Office 705-799-7886 Mon.Wed.Fri. 9 a.m. till noon or

Bev McEwen 705-799-5401

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Gamiing Nature Centre Omemee

Freewill Donations Benefit EcoGuardian Programs

Saturday April 23 , GAMIING NATURE CENTRE hosts their annual Easter Eco-Egg Hunt. The event is rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather and to have fun! Activities include egg hunt, forest bingo, ( a popular game to play with the family while you take in the sights and sounds of the forest, meadows and wetland). yummy refreshments and even a bake sale .Information booths will be located in the Discovery Shack and in their new Straw bale Hut.

As always, admission is by donation. The proceeds will support their EcoGuardian programs

This event takes place on April 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm. Gamiing Nature Centre is located at 1884 Pigeon Lake Road Click Here to see the map. For further information, please contact 705-799-7083 or See details at www.gamiing.org.

Gamiing (gaa-minj) Ojibwe, meaning “at the shore“, operates from a 100-acre property with a natural shoreline, surrounded by wetlands, forests and meadows. A Conservation Easement has been placed upon the land and put in Trust with the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy to preserve it in perpetuity as a dynamic natural venue to where the public is invited to relax, reflect and participate in interactive low-impact and zero-impact activities.

See the Map Here.

Annual Easter Breakfast Trinity United Church Omemee

Call Now! Reserve Your Free Tickets!

Sunday, April 24, 2011 , Trinity United Church 6 King St. W. ,Omemee, ON is hosting their annual Easter Breakfast following the 8:00AM riverside Sonrise Service.Trinity United Church is fully wheelchair accessible.

Following breakfast, all are invited to stay and celebrate Easter at the 11:15 a.m. Easter service, Reverend Bobby W.Filler attending. Sunday school and nursery are available for children during the service.

Please call Beverly McEwen 705-799-7886 or the Church Office 705-799-7886 to reserve your free tickets for this event. Freewill donations or Food bank donations gratefully accepted.

See the Map.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Join My Camino Author Walking Kawartha Trans Canada Trail

Sue Kenney- Author My Camino Walking Trail Through Omemee April 14 & 15th!

Join Sue as she walks the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail from Peterborough to Lindsay and you can get free admission to the Lifestyle Show in Lindsay. Ms Kenney will be stopping at 5 pm tomorrow evening at the Omemee bridge, and start her walk the following morning at 9 a.m. While you’re walking keep your eyes peeled for Ruth Tait who be taking photos of the event. Remember to smile for the camera!
Here are some of the details from the Silver Connections Lifestyle Show site:
For centuries, people have traveled the Camino of Santiago de Compostela a famous pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in northwest Spain.This route even inspired the very first travel guide, written in 1140. Since that time, people seeking fulfillment, inner peace, and enlightenment have undertaken this journey.

Join Canadian Sue Kenney on her Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Walk and learn about her two lengthy pilgrimages on the Camino.inspired her Books: My Camino: A True Story About the Spiritual Journey of a Woman Confronting Her Deepest Fear and Confessions of a Pilgrim. Kenney's walk starts in Peterborough at Jackson Park at 9 a.m.and ends at 5 p.m. at the Omemee Pigeon River Bridge. On Friday, Apr. 15, Kenney resumes her walk at 8 a.m at the Omemee Pigeon River Bridge, ending at the Lindsay fairgrounds at 4:30 pm. where she will give a book talk at the Silver Connections Lifestyle Show on Saturday Apr.16 at 1 p.m.
Check out the Kawartha Public Library site links for more information about Life Style Show events on this weekend. Click Here.
Here are some helpful links from the Silver Connections Website:

Creating Amazing Container Gardens

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents :Victoria Whitney (Griffins, Lakefield)

April 18- Creating Amazing Containers - with Victoria Whitney (Griffins, Lakefield)
Vikki is no stranger to us in Omemee. Her presentation last June, at the nursery, is just the beginning of her talent! Vikki is going to demonstrate how to make your containers eye-stoppingly amazing! She will also give us tips on fertilizing and caring for containers for all season appeal. She will probably have some new plants to show as well. Bring your "plant money" because she is going to sell her demonstration samples at cost, rather than take them home! Her demonstration container will be one of the door prizes for the evening!
Monday , April 18 Trinity United Church lower hall Refreshments: 7pm Meeting:7:30

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Bethel United Church Supper Omemee

Great Eats! Fun Auction!

Bethel United Church just outside Omemee is renowned for it’s fantastic dinners with all the trimmings. The pies those ladies make! Delicious! Tonight's Beef/Pork Dinner also features a fun auction, so come prepared to join in!

Bethel United Church is One kilometre west of Fowler's Corners on Highway 7, then half a kilometre north on Bethel Road.. See our Map of Local Venues Click Here

Tickets may be available at the door. Enter the upper level using the ramp or stairs. Dinner is held in the lower level which can be accessed from the inside staircase or via the outside south side door (about 2 steps).

Tickets for tonight’s dinner are $14 Dinner starts at 7 pm!

More Details:Call Ron Fox 705-799-2067

Omemee Historical Society Writing Contest Award Winners Honoured Today

Omemee and District Historical Society Annual Book Fair Coronation Hall

Trevor Kennedy, a Grade 4 student at Lady Eaton Elementary School in Omemee. and runner up Alanna Laskovich, Grade 9 I.E. Weldon student will be guests of honour today at the Historical Society’s annual Book Fair.