Camp Katonim welcomes new campers for its 92nd year
By Michelle Poirier Camp Katonim, a summer day camp for kids, is opening again for its 92nd year. Although it has a long history in Georgina, the camp may be one of Lake Simcoe's best-kept secrets. Located at 92 Pine Post Road in Roches Point, it was founded in 1932 by philanthropist Rose Dunkelman and the Balfour Beach Association to serve...
Georgina shows its PRIDE
By Angie Sullivan June is Pride Month, and Georgina celebrated our LGBTQ+2 community with an inclusive day of activities and a parade. The fifth annual Pride Day event took place on June 8 at Sutton Fairgrounds. Leah Sheridan, one of the original founders said, “It was a wonderful family friendly event that showed how much love exists in our community. We had...
Optimist Club of Keswick celebrates its 75th anniversary
By Mike Anderson You could feel the love in the room as the Optimist Club of Keswick celebrated 75 years of community service at the Link on Saturday, June 8. Residents packed the main hall to express their appreciation for the club, which has enriched the lives of thousands of children over the years with its many programs, toy drives, and...
Supercharge your soul at Georgina’s Free Spirit Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Mental health affects everyone. Within our families, among our friends, and in every corner of our community, there is a growing call for spiritual healing and supporting our mental health. According to festival organizer Jennifer Aves, the 2nd annual Free Spirit Festival, on Saturday, June 22 at ClearWater Farm, will help meet that need. “I have been in...
Lucy’s Diner opens in Pefferlaw
By Angie Sullivan Lucy's Diner opened its 1950s-themed doors on June 1 to a crowd hungry for eggs and bacon. The decor is bright and cheery, with pop culture pin-ups as decor and a colour theme of red, white, and black. Owner Shannon Lafromboise is thrilled with the community's reception to her reinvented greasy spoon. "We sold out of everything on the first...
Behind the hedges at St. George’s
Daryl Urquhart (Series Editor) Perched on a shoreline bluff where Jackson's Point meets Sibbald Point at the eastern terminus of Hedge Road in the Town of Georgina, the sacred and historic site of St. George's stands as a testament to our rich heritage. Its unique location overlooking Lake Simcoe and the century-old cedar hedges that surround it make it a...
Georgina Farmers’ Market opens for its ninth season
By Mike Anderson The Georgina Farmers' Market, which opened for its ninth season on Sunday, May 19, keeps getting bigger and better, with new vendors, kids' activities, live music, and more good food. This year's market features nearly 40 vendors, including a new artisanal sourdough baker, an Italian cafe, and a cider-tasting bar. Natalia Zammitti, a local realtor who started the market...
Photo exhibit features iconic portraits of rock stars from the 1960s
By Mike Anderson If you are a fan of fine art photography, then don't miss the current exhibit at the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture (GCAC). Artistic Director Charlotte Hale has put together an eclectic selection of vintage and contemporary photographs under the theme: Faces, Places & Music, from six celebrated photographers: Baron Wolman, Vitas Luckus, Jerry Riley, Jeremy Taylor,...
Georgina Spring Fling Marathon continues to grow in popularity
By Mike Anderson A record number of runners took part in what is fast becoming the unofficial kick-off to summer in Georgina. The Georgina Spring Fling Marathon & Half Marathon, with 10k and 5k run/walk events, drew nearly 1,100 registered participants on Sunday, May 5, up from 700 last year. Cindy Lewis-Caballero, co-race director, says the event continues to gain traction with...
Sutton Legion benefits from Ontario Trillium Grant
By Mike Anderson MPP Caroline Mulroney visited the Sutton Legion on April 26 to view improvements made possible by a recent capital grant from the province's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Awarded in 2022, the $47,900 grant paid for various upgrades, including a new patio and storage shed, doors and locks, and an accessible washroom. "Local organizations, like Legions, are essential to communities...
