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Apsley Lions Club
Now is the time to pick up your tickets for the Lions Annual Meat Draw. This is a chance to win a quarter of beef, a half a side of pork or a turkey. Tickets are available from the Lions members for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Proceeds will help to maintain and add needed equipment to the Lions Community Park Playground. Don’t miss the fabulous Valentine dinner & dance for everyone at the Apsley Centre on Saturday, February 12th. Seating is limited and tickets are $25.00 a couple or $15.00 single. This is a fundraiser for the North Kawartha Medical Centre. Thank you for your continued support of the Lions projects. 
Storm the Trent in North Kawartha On the weekend of Oct 2/3, the final "Storm the Trent" 
adventure race was held in Apsley/Jack Lake. This highly successful
race (returning next year Oct 1/2) featured the TREK-10 km paddle, 35 km
mountain bike, 9 km run--on the Saturday. During the first 20 km stage
and being a road biker, I felt like a Kamikaze rider, battling the rocks,
hills and mud. At a remote check point, the bikes were dropped and
the downpour and the run began. Returning to the bike, Can. Shield
and impossible sand were faced. Finally the marina was reached.
Because of the high winds, my kayak/water section was shortened
to 3 km, followed by 5 more km on the bike. Thank goodness for a hot
shower at the cottage. The next day, I paired with my 13 year old son,
Ryan, to compete in the shorter HIKE course--8 km paddle, 24 km bike, 5 km
run. The canoe portion started first, followed by 10 km on the bike
to the run section. Back on the bike, I was glad this was a tamer version
of the TREK. By the time we reached the road, there was only 6 km left and
the adrenalin was flowing. Out of 45 Pairs, no distinction was made
for age, or sex, we finished 11th. Not bad for the youngest competitor
and his not so young Mom!!!by Elizabeth Campbell Jack Lake cottager/wanabe adventure racer Visit them at www.stormthetrent.com or contact them at info@stormthetrent.com |
North Kawartha Public Library and
Lifelong Learning Centre
Your Library & Learning Centre are a Winter Wonderland of Fun! Rain...snow ... rain ... freezing rain ... -20 ... +10 ... snow ... At least you can count on the Library & Learning Centre to provide you with consistent programs, events and resources all winter long! Attention Kids Blue Spruce and Silver Birch reading programs will begin in March. Blue Spruce is for grades K-3 and will take place at Apsley Central School. Silver Birch is for grades 4-6 and will take place at the Library. Watch out for posters for more Information. Travel the world without leaving Apsley at the Library’s March Break program “Globe Trotters” Learn about cultures around 
the globe through music, stories, crafts, multimedia, and computers.
The program is for ages 6-12 and will run mornings 10:00-11:30, March 15,
16 and 18. Cost is $4.00 per child per visit—family rate is available.
Pre-register at the Library (limited space). Volunteers Recognized at Annual Luncheon 30 volunteers attended a volunteer appreciation luncheon on Nov. 29th. The Library and Learning Centre appreciate the 1000+ hours logged by all of our wonderful volunteers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Changing of the Guard at the Lifelong Learning Centre Management Board After many years of dedicated service Sandy Zimmerman has passed on the chairperson torch to Jim Dudley. “Thank you” does not suffice for the time and energy Sandy has put into the Learning Centre—and she has agreed to be secretary/treasurer until spring! The Learning Centre’s loss is the Canoe Museum’s gain as Janice Griffith resigns from the board. Janice was instrumental in bringing Internet access to our community and has worked tirelessly in support of the Library and Learning Centre—she has generously promised to continue her support when possible. We also welcomed two new board members in December of 2004: Shannon Harper and Caroline Elder. Lecture/Film Series Join us Sat., Feb. 19th 2:00 pm to watch some of cinema’s finest “Silent” moments. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Lillian Gish and others will make appearances on our silver screen. The art of scrap booking comes alive with instructor Catherine Bray on Thurs., March 17th at 7:00 pm. Call the library for more details. Hours Tues. 10-4, Wed. 10-2, Fri. 10-4, Sat. 10-2 For more information of our resources, programs, or services:
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