St. James Anglican Church, located north of Fowlers Corners, recognized our area had many needs. Through prayer, conversation and careful discernment, the newly formed Outreach Team came up with a plan to give meaningful support where it is urgently needed. The goal was to help a wide range of ages and needs in the City and County of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes. To that end, donations were made to the following causes:

Scott Young Public School playground fund.

A Place Called Home in Lindsay to support families experiencing homelessness.

Alongside Hope supporting clean water access for Indigenous communities.

Community Care Peterborough for programming.

BGC Lindsay, Warehouse Youth Centre, to support the drop in programming for youth grades 6 to 12.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes for programming.

Congratulations to the congregation of St. James for their hard work and generosity.

Condolences to the Hawman family

Longtime resident Ethel Hawman died recently. The Hawman family owned and ran a registered Holstein farm for many years on Emily Park Road and Cottingham Road. Ethel was involved with the Bethel United Church for many years.

The Happy Wanderers Free Tax Clinic is returning to Trinity United Church, Omemee on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tax returns will be completed at no cost for singles with an income of $40,000 and under or couples, $55,000.

Bring any tax papers and identification with you.

New Omemee Legion Members

More than 50 new members were installed at the Omemee Legion recently. The Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026 and memberships for new members is free for the year.

There are many activities planned for March at the legion including:

Karaoke with Redneck Rick, March 13 and 27, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., $5 per person

St. Patrick’s Music with Pint of Blarney, March 16, 1 to 5 p.m., $5

St. Patrick’s Music with Still Picking Country Band, March 17. 1 to 5 p.m., $5

Trivia, March 21, 7 to 10 p.m., $5

Acreman Memorial Dart Tournament, March 22. $15/player for teams and $5/player for doubles. You must register by March 16 by calling Karen 705-740-3620

Dance with Cartwright Boundary Band with guest Steven Waters, March 29, 7 to 11 p.m. Call the Legion 705-799-5095 for tickets.

The Omemee Seniors Group is open to anyone 50 years or older. An annual membership is only $15. For information or to join call Lynda at 705-799-6493.

The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month for a meal and entertainment. Senior exercise sessions are held at the Legion every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 10 a.m.

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