Community Updates

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2025

December 5, 2025 – Quilts of Valour Celebration, Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade Coverage, Press Release, Food Drive Blitz and a BIG Thank You To Site Sponsors!
November 28, 2025 – Local Christmas Shop & Hop and Pop-Up Market Happening Now, Lyndhurst Legion Award, 11th Annual Truffle Shuffle: A Sweet Success, UNDO Press Release. Thank you to KC Spencer & Associates Ltd. for being our November Community Update Sponsor!
November 21, 2025 – 25 New Veteran Banners in Westport, Local Santa Claus Parades and Visits, Remembrance Road Ceremony, Community Moments shared, Press Release and a big thank you to our November Community Sponsor KC Spencer & Associates.
November 14, 2025 – Learn about Birdbone Theatre and How LTIPL Celebrated Ontario Public Library Week. Make time for Morton Makers Market, see photos from area events and more. Thank you to our November Community Update Sponsor, KCSpencer & Associates!
November 7, 2025 – Area Clay Artist Sarah Hamelin Wins 2025 Craft Award! New Memorial Banners Installed in Lyndhurst in Time for Remembrance Day, United Way Ultimate Burger Battle in Leeds and Grenville, Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade and Holiday in The Park, Area Parades and a BIG THANK YOU to our November Community Update Sponsor, Kevin Spencer of KC Spencer & Associates Ltd.
October 31, 2025 – Read about a fun experience at Rideau Lakes Public Library, Leeds & Thousand Island Public Library needs your help, Discover area Halloween events, Welcome New Farm Friend Sponsor – Melissa from United Way and Thank you to our October Community Update Sponsor, Leave the Books to Me.
October 24, 2025 – Enjoy coverage from The Agricultural Showcase in Mallorytown, Newboro’s Fibre Festival and the First Shoot for The Park Basketball Tournament. Thank you to Leave the Books to Me for choosing to be our Community Update Sponsor for October.
October 17, 2025 – Learning to Grow Winter Bulbs with Brenda Visser and RLHS; LTIPL is Full of Surprises; Tree Canada Community Tree Grants Applications Open; Two Million Strong: Agriculture in the Classroom Canada Builds National Leadership for the Next Chapter; Mexico and Canada’s agri-food sectors strengthen bilateral cooperation. Thank you to our October Community Update Sponsor, Leave The Books To Me.
October 10, 2025 – Discover Fall Décor, Farm Fresh Food & Funky Antiques While Exploring Off the Beaten Path, Learn about George Morton Park, Welcome back Rideau Roots, Read area press releases. Thank you to our October Sponsor – Leave The Books To Me.
October 3, 2025 – Lyndhurst Turkey Fair Story and Photos, Front of Yonge Oak Ridge Trail and Outdoor Basketball Court Opening Ceremony, Youth Climate Action Summit Coming to Cornwall, Upcoming Events, Socktober, and more! Thank you to Nicola Craggs of Leave The Books To Me for choosing to be our October Community Update Sponsor!
September 26, 2025 – First Ever Pumpkin Smashing & Corn Maze Coming up at Forman Farms, Exploring Perth, Agricultural Showcase Event in Mallorytown Happening Soon, Food Drive, Socktober, Truffle Shuffle, Morton Dance, and so much more! Thanks to the September Community Update Sponsor, Athens Hardware and Gift Shop.
September 19, 2025 – Enjoy Nature This Fall, Morton Hall Activities, Upcoming Lyndhurst Turkey Fair Info., Forman Farms Event Poster, Mallorytown Ag. Event Announcement. Thank you to Athens Hardware and Gift Shop for being our September Community Update Sponsor.
September 11, 2025 – Save the Date for the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair, September 20th. What’s Sew Special About September? Take the Community Gardening Survey. Forman Farms Event Poster, Press Releases and More. Thank you to Athens Hardware Store and Gift Shop for stepping up to be our September Sponsor for our Community Updates.
September 5, 2025 – 2nd Annual LAS Closet Sale Sept 6th, Big Thrift Event in Smith’s Falls A Big Success, Lansdowne Car Show N’Shine Results, Welcome Lyndhurst Events Arts and Fairs Inc. (L.E.A.F). Press Releases – Rideau Lakes selected to host Economic Developers Council of Ontario, Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run Sept. 13, 2025 with Exciting Prizes.
August 29, 2025 – Flower Business Bellamy Blooms, Blossoms in Toledo, 18th Annual Lyndhurst Kids Fishing Derby photos, Welcome C & M Ranch, Local Event Posters for the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair and Forman Farms Pumpkin Smashing & Corn Maze Event. Press Release – Ontario Investing $3.2M in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. Thank you to Clearly Auto Glass for being our August Sponsor.
August 21, 2025 – Horse-A-Rama in Athens a Huge Success, Discover Charleston Lake Provincial Park, UNDO Launches Kingston Wollastonite Rebate, United Way 3M Harvest Lunch Press Release, Save the date for the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair! Thank you Clearly Auto Glass for being our August Community Update Sponsor!
August 14, 2025 – Highland Cattle Show, A Highlight at Lombardy Fair, LCFA Hosts Meeting with MPP Ted Hsu, TLTI Fire Service Dock to Door Program, St Luke’s Press Release and More! Thank you to Clearly Auto Glass for being our sponsor this month.
August 7, 2025 – Gardening: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Opening Day at Delta Fair, Liz Priebe, Delta Citizen of the Year, Learn about Food Day Canada, Plus Press Releases and More!
July 31, 2025 – A Look Behind the Scenes at Lansdowne Fair Home Crafts, Do you have what it Takes to be a Flower Judge, Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run Sept. 13th. Reminder about the Lombardy Fair this weekend and the 18th Annual Lyndhurst Kids Fishing Derby on August 9th. A big thank you once again to Forman Farms for choosing to be our July Community Update Sponsor.
July 24, 2025 – Celebrate the 195th Anniversary Edition of the Delta Fair, Fun With Flowers and Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society, Canadian Federation of Agriculture Press Release and new Pilot Project from the Lyndhurst, Seeley’s Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Forman Farms, for being our Community Update Sponsor for July!
July 17, 2025 – Berry Homestead Farm in Lyndhurst – A Delightful Destination This Summer, United Way Leeds and Grenville: Providing Positive Impact In Your Community, Welcome The Green Gecko, and Stone Bridge Farm. Learn about Doors Open in Rideau Lakes and more. Thank you to Forman Farms for being our July Sponsor for our Community Updates.
July 10, 2025 – Gananoque’s Got It Going On with an Annual Boat Show, Beach Grand Opening, 10th Bark Bash and 4th Annual Le FestivILES. Check out the Youth Nature Club by Gather and Go Adventures. Diane Haskins of Rideau Lakes receives the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. Thank you to Forman Farms for sponsoring our July Community Updates.
July 3, 2025 – What’s A Kid To Do? A round-up of fun summer camps, painting & more. Lyn-Athens 4-H Gardening and Community Involvement Clubs Make a Difference, Meaningful Mural Unveiled in Lansdowne, Special Thanks to Forman Farms for being our July Sponsor for our Community Update. Welcome, Ashwood Building Services Ltd. Press Releases and more.
June 26, 2025 – Kiwi Gardens Art & Garden Tour Wows Visitors, Special “Trash To Treasure” Note, Save the date for Spencerville Fair and Athens Cornfest, Press Releases and much more! Thanks to Athens Hardware for being our June Sponsor for our Community Update.
June 19, 2025 – Experience Whispering Pines Equine Farm, A look at Local Food Week, Welcome Delta Agricultural Society, Download the 2025 Fair Exhibitor Package, Multiple Area Press Releases, Events and More included. Thanks to Athens Hardware and Country Gift Shop for being the sponsor of our Community Updates this June.
June 12, 2025 – Gather & Go Adventures Grand Opening June 14 in Lyndhurst, Much to Do in Mallorytown, A Trek 4 Vets, Welcome Hidden Meadows Alpacas, Thank you Athens Hardware, Press Release – Canada Day in Seeley’s Bay!
June 5, 2025 – Interview with Glass Artist Janet Panabaker, Seeley’s Bay Red Canoefest Saturday, June 7th, Try a Rhubarb Cookie Recipe and Welcome Horse Effects! Press Releases, Local Food Week Celebration – OFA Agriculture at a Glance Snapshot.
May 29, 2025 – Fashion Show Fundraiser in Delta June 13, Discover Shimmer Alterations: Seamstress & Studio Intro., Welcome Travel 1000 Islands, Grand opening Fire Station #2 for TLTI, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Celebrates Paramedic Services Week and Honours Julie McCarthy for National Mental Health Award, and Fundraising Team for the new G. Tackaberry and Family Home Reaches 82% of Goal Thanks to Community Donors.
May 22, 2025 – Rideau Lakes Radio Interview, Welcome Lyndhurst Community Organization, Gananoque Events, Kid’s Painting Class and a big thank you to Athens Hardware.
May 15, 2025 – Boomerangs are Making a Comeback! Community Gardens Make a Difference. Welcome to the Directory, Rideau Lakes Radio. Press releases and a plant sale reminder!
May 7, 2025 – Mentoring Matters – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville, Plants, Plants and More Plants, Press Releases, Our May Sponsor Athens Hardware!
April 30, 2025 – Spring Cleaning at Home and on the Farm, Shop Local Bookstores and Local Authors, Welcome Beyond The Arbour, Press Releases, Event Posters and More!
April 24, 2025 – Discover A 1000 Ways! Read local Press Releases, Welcome Wellness Businesses to the Directory, Community Event Posters and More!
April 16, 2025 – Gananoque Farmers’ Market, Two Farm Directory Feature Stories – Flowers of the Field – And – Happy Little Farmstead, and A Seeley’s Bay Shop Expands!
April 9, 2025 – Working with Clay for Gifts, for Skill and for Fun! Creating Barn Quilts. Canadian and Village Pride on Display in Seeley’s Bay and much more!
April 2, 2025 – Gardening Workshops Growing in Popularity, Tree Talk, Thank You to Healthily Ever After, Discover new business listings and more!
March 28, 2025 – Find Tea & Style at Lansdowne Fashion Show March 30th, March is Canadian Agricultural Literacy Month, Welcome Gipson Electric and Thompson’s Plumbing.
March 20, 2025 – StoryFest – “The Accidental Canadian” in Seeley’s Bay March 30th, Leeds County 2025 Seed & Forage Show Grand Champion & Timely Tax & Bookkeeping Tips.
March 13, 2025 – Sweet Treats, Tasty Goods and Local Gifts Delivered to Your Door – Antoine Maple Syrup, Rideau Power Greens, Ridgway Confections and The Green Gecko!
March 6, 2025 – Discover Mossy Hollow Homestead, Celebrate International Women’s Day and Learn about Twice is Nice Thrift Store and more!
February 27, 2025 – Source Local Seeds, Think of Your Someone when you cast your vote today, Exploring Indoors with kids and Welcome Berry Homestead Farm and Forman Farms.
February 20, 2025 – Sweet’s Corners Grade 5-6 Class Donates to the Alzheimer Society, February Fundraisers, Rideau Lakes Fortunate to have Local Feed & Farm Supply Stores.
February 12, 2025 – Family Day Events, Kids Expo, Comfort in Nature, Nature’s Cool Farm & Forest School, Horticultural Society Round-Up , Press Releases and much more!
February 3, 2025 – Take a short drive and do some exploring of the retail kind, learn about Sponsor-A-Senior-Carnation Campaign, and read local press releases and more.
January 24, 2025 – Begin the new year by creating a Garden Vision Board, see the Famous Abrams Brothers live on stage in Seeley’s Bay, enjoy winter festivals and more!

2024

December 17, 2024 – Lots inside – Sweet’s Stop & Go Open to the public, Stepping Back in Time Part 2, Shop N Hop Treasures Found and Crafting Together Creates Memories!
December 11, 2024 -The 50th Annual Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade was celebrated in style. New series – Stepping Back in Time Part 1.
November 25, 2024 – This community update is ALWAYS about SUPPORTING LOCAL! Check out the article featuring 17 businesses in the upcoming Shop and Hop and so much more!
June 25, 2024 – Ten local summer tours and art shows not to be missed, Sweet’s Stop and Go shop, Lyndhurst Community Garden, 16 Area Asset Builders Recognized & more!
May 24, 2024 – Ten Time Capsules Discovered at Sweet’s Corners Elementary School, Local Greenhouse Car Rally a Success for All Involved, Weekend Events & More!
May 15, 2024 – Plant a Tree for Today, Tomorrow and Years to Come! Welcome Hidden Meadows Alpacas/The Paca Shack back to the Farm Directory.
May 8, 2024 – Seeley’s Bay Red Canoefest Set for June 1st, local media releases, events and more!
May 1, 2024 – The Lyndhurst Turkey Fair Committee gives back to the community, The Lyndhurst Community Organization is making a difference, media releases and more!
April 16, 2024 – The Great Gardening Adventure of 2024 Awaits plus local press releases and more!
April 5, 2024 – Notes from the Farmer’s Daughter includes conversations about stress, business and beauty as well as a new Weekend Market Coming to Elgin and more!
March 22, 2024 – Businesses, People, Organizations & Fundraisers and Maple Madness Make March Interesting.
March 14, 2024 – Notes from the Farmer’s Daughter talks about Everything Old is New Again. Lots of local business intro’s, Rideau Lakes Business Awards Program & More!
March 5, 2024 – A jam packed update including highlights from Leeds County 4-H, fun March events, a school fundraiser, Leeds Grenville County Media Release and more!
February 22, 2024 – In this week’s Notes from The Farmer’s Daughter we talk about seeds. As always, we include press releases, upcoming events, and more! Also learn about an upcoming farm documentary coming to Delta.
February 13, 2024 – Notes from the Farmer’s Daughter includes a sentimental note about saving Ontario Barns and info. on an upcoming presentation. Local events and more! February 13th is Canada’s Agricultural Day, a day to raise your fork in celebration of farms and food, forever!
January 26, 2024 – Family fun is coming up in February featuring Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest, Pancake Supper in Lombardy and Family Day at Furnace Falls Farm. Read recent press releases to stay up to date. Mallorytown still fighting to bring a Nurse Practitioner back – see letter from Front of Younge Township Mayor Roger Haley.

2023

December 22, 2023 – Stories of Festive Cheer including an open house and workshop at Stone Manor Studio, a concert at Sweet’s Corners, Makers’ Market, special holiday message, press releases and more!
December 1, 2023 – Leeds Pharmacy Announces Good Doctors Clinic. Interesting things I learned at the Royal Agricultural Fair, Going Green this Holiday, local press releases and more!
November 24, 2023 – Sneak peek at shop & hop route, Lyndhurst Santa Claus Parade and Maker’s Market in Morton in pictures and more!
November 17, 2023 – See where Santa is visiting next! Also learn about Future Firefighter Training in TLTI and discover local places to gather. Media press releases and more!
November 8, 2023 – Read about neighbours helping neighbours and what’s up in Morton. Discover a new Lyndhurst Community group and see a heartfelt display in Elgin.
October 28, 2023 – Bountiful Harvest Stirs Up Memories (recipes included), Farmers Working For Farmers, Ag Education, A Place to Call Home, Small Business Series & More!
October 13, 2023 – Agriculture Event in Mallorytown “Beyond the Business of Farming”, Delta Delights Crowds, and small business month special series & upcoming events.
October 6, 2023 – Leeds County 4-H Team Heading to Toronto Royal Winter Fair, Hit the trails and win with LCFA, Gift Certificate Winner Announced, Press Releases & More!
September 29, 2023 – A fun recap of the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair, an interview with a firefighter and key organizer of Women of Fire LG, a press release from Morton & more.
September 22, 2023 – Discover Fall Workshops and read a report on the RTO9 Annual Tourism Summit. Enjoy a homemade granola recipe, get links to local events and more.
September 15, 2023 – Sunflowers take a final bow while fall festivities take centre stage.
September 8, 2023 – Introducing a sweet new patio in Seeley’s Bay and a new “Community News Box” for residents and visitors in Lyndhurst. Upcoming workshops and events.
September 1, 2023 – Discover a new B & B and Seamstress in Delta, learn about award opportunities in Ag., local press release, and upcoming events.
August 25, 2023 – More barn quilts for the village of Lyndhurst, business resource connections, county press release, and upcoming events.
August 18, 2023 – Learn about a Lyndhurst resident who received her 20-year service medal, try an easy pickle recipe & discover a new B&B and Seamstress in Delta.
August 11, 2023 – In this issue – Notes From the Farmer’s Daughter is about Haying with Help. Also included are local event links, a business shout out and more!
August 3, 2023 – Notes from the Farmer’s Daughter this week talks about fighting crimes in the garden. Included is a cucumber lunch recipe, recipe links and more!
July 27, 2023 – Morton, from a paddlers view, paramedic response unit in Westport, new directory category and member, local events and more!
July 20, 2023 – Read about a new Eco-Friendly refill depot at Newboro Soap Company, important farm safety awareness reminders and resources and local press releases.
July 12, 2023 – Learn about the wonders of Wollastonite. Read recent press releases from the Leeds and the Thousand Island Public Library and TLTI. See new Listings!
July 6, 2023 – This week’s E-News topics include: Connecting in Gananoque and Local flowers now in Lyndhurst. Discover local businesses, events & more!
June 28, 2023 – Read Notes from the Farmer’s Daughter – Plant herbs now for tea time later. Learn about some great local events and Canada Day Celebrations coming up.
June 21, 2023 – Fields of Yellow from the Farmer’s Daughter, Feast of Fields at Furnace Falls Farm, and Leeds County Federation of Agriculture Contest Announcement.
June 13, 2023 – Sunday, Smiling Happy Faces in Seeley’s Bay & Lyndhurst at the Musical Retirement Home and the Rural Community Expo. Winner of our draw announced!