AUGUST 2009

Burnt River Community Centre Update

You will be pleased when you next visit the Centre to see that the capital upgrading project at the front entrance has been completed. The new gabled roof was designed to better and more safely handle the snow fall-off from the main roof during our wonderful winters. All exposed metal on the existing under-structure has been steel cladded in white to eliminate on-going maintenance/painting concerns. Another capital upgrade being completed in 2009 is the replacement of the existing “very tired” old furnace with a new hopefully more energy efficient unit. On behalf of everyone in the community, the Volunteer Management Board of the BRCC sincerely thanks the City of the Kawartha Lakes and our local councilor, David Hodgson, for addressing and approving these significant capital upgrades in their 2009 Budget..

Sat., Sun., Mon., Aug 1st ,2nd and 3rd

Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament at Burnt River Ball Park. Snack Shack Breakfasts available from B.R. Firefighters, Barbecue and more from Burnt River Recreation Association and liquid refreshments from the B.R. Bullies. See you at the ball park. For more information contact Ruth at 454-8327 or Noni at 454-8007.

Saturday, Aug. 1st

Giant Book Sale at Village Square presented by Art Show Committee.
Proceeds used in the sponsorship of the annual ART/09 Show. 9:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 2nd

The Burnt River Cemetery Decoration Day Service will take place at 2:30 p.m.

Burnt River United Church Events

Saturday, Aug.1st Giant Garage/Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at United Church Hall

Saturday, Aug. 22nd

Summer Smorgasbord Supper at the Community Centre – both hot and cold entrees, and all kinds of home-made pies for dessert. Adults $12.50, Children 6-12 yrs. $3.50 Kindergarten and preschoolers free.
4-7 p.m.

Burnt River Library

Sat. Aug. 8th 10:30 “Super Sleuth” -story and craft time
Mon., August 17th 11 a.m. “A Pocketful of Tales” Be sure to mark your calendar for this special presentation with story teller Liz Gilmour.

Saturday, Aug. 22nd

Art/09 Show at the Community Centre in the Activity Room from 1-7 p.m. A show of local artists’ and artisans’ work plus a local snap-shot competition. (all entries to be entered at Post Office by noon on Friday, Aug. 21st.), plus local elementary school-children’s art. The snapshot categories are: animals, family & friends, historic landmarks, people and pets, reflections, scenery, special events, still-life, sunsets/sunrises, action shots.

The BRAG is entering the computer age.
Due to rising postal and printing costs it has been considered more economical for the BRAG to appear, in its original format, at a convenient Blog address www.brbrag.blogspot.com .

Those who already receive their monthly BRAG via email will continue to do so. If you wish to have your name added to the email list, email wendywat1@gmail.com or burntriverbrag@gmail.com

Remember that free access to the internet is available at the Burnt River Library as well as at the Burnt River Post Office.

A copy of the BRAG will be posted on the bulletin boards of the Community Centre and the Post Office.
If there are BRAG readers who do not use a computer, special arrangements can be made by calling Angela at 454-2656 or Wendy at 454-8878.

Thought for the Month: Summer is the time of year children slam the doors they left open all winter.

August Events

1st 2nd 3rd Mixed Lob Ball Tournament
1st Giant Book Sale
1st Giant Garage/Bake Sale
2nd Decoration Day Service
8th Super Sleuth at the Library
17th A Pocketful of Tales
21st deadline for photo contest entries
22nd Summer Smorgasbord Supper
22nd Art/09 Show

Weekly Activities at Community Centre

Shuffleboard Mon. 7-9 p.m.
Sewing and Crafts Tues. 12– 4p.m.
Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wed. 9a.m. – 4p.m.
Euchre Thurs. 12:30 p.m.
Darts Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact one of us by August 20th, 2009.

THIS ISSUE COURTESY OF BURNT RIVER BINGO.

July 2009

Saturday July 4th Burnt River Firefighters Annual Tailgate Sale & Car Wash
Tailgate sale starts at 8 a.m. and the car wash starts at 9 a.m. at the Fire Hall in Burnt River. Sale space is $20.00 each. The car wash is a $5.00 donation. Food will be available. It all winds up at 1 p.m. For more information or to purchase a spot for the sale, call John at 454-8577. Support your local Firefighters.

Swimming Lessons and Aquafit
Burnt River – Four Mile Lake Hillside Dr. at Boat Launch July 6th to July 31st.
Lessons cost $25.00 per week (Mon. to Fri.) per child with the 4th wk/child free.
Aqua fitness classes available Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:30 for four weeks. Classes cost $8.00 per day or $64.00 for the full four weeks. Classes will run if minimum of 5 individuals sign up. Inquire below to register or any questions. Questions can be emailed to : mharper @city.kawarthalakes.on.ca

Registration starts June 1st by:
Mail - Acquatic Co-ordinator , City of Kawartha Lakes C/O Lindsay Service Centre
180 Kent Street W. Lindsay, On. K9V 2Y6
Phone - 705-324-9411 Ext. 1558 toll free 1-888-822-2225
In Person - Lindsay Rec Complex , Forbert Pool,
Fenelon Falls Garnet Graham Park July 1st 1-3 p.m.
Or at the boat launch (beach) July 6th 9-10 a.m.
Burnt River Recreation Centre at the 4 Mile Lake Association Meeting June 28th
9 – 11:30 a.m.

Monday, July 6th
Vacation Bible School (the VIBE), sponsored by the United Church in Burnt River and St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Burnt River, begins at 1 p.m. at the Burnt River Centre. For registration contact Audrey at 705-454-3887. This school is organized by the Lindsay United Church Presbytery, and is run by qualified personnel using an approved United Church program.

Children’s Summer Reading Program is running again at Burnt River Library as well as all other Libraries in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Come in and sign up now. Children are encouraged to read books and participate in special events. Events being held at Burnt River Library include
Sat. July 11th at 10:30 “Calling all B.R. Detectives” -story and craft time
Sat. Aug. 8th at 10:30 “Super Sleuth” -story and craft time
Mon., August 17th at 11 a.m. “A Pocketful of Tales” with story teller Liz Gilmour


Saturday July 18th 9:00 a.m. St. Luke’s Pie Sale at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Burnt River.

Sunday July 19th at 9:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Annual Outdoor Church service. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a lawn chair.

Monday July 20th BRASS (Burnt River Area Social Society) is hosting its annual General Meeting 11 a.m. and Pot Luck Barbecue 12 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs are compliments of BRASS. Bring your lawn chairs. Memberships available. For more information call Noni at 887-8007 or Helen at 454-8330.

Sat., Sun., Mon., Aug 1st ,2nd and 3rd Burnt River Bullies Annual Mixed Lob Ball Tournament at Burnt River Ball Park. Snack Shack Breakfasts available from B.R. Firefighters, Barbecue and more from Burnt River Recreation Association and liquid refreshments from the B.R. Bullies. See you at the ball park. For more information contact Ruth at 454-8327 or Noni at 454-8007.

A special thank you to the B.R. Bullies for the purchase and installation of the new Canada flags on the poles along the main street in Burnt River. They look terrific!

Sunday, August 2nd
The Burnt River Cemetery Decoration Day Service will take place at 2:30 p.m.

Thought for the Month: Some folks just don’t seem to realize when they’re moaning about not getting prayers answered, that NO is the answer.

July Events
4th Tailgate Sale and Car Wash
6th Start of Swimming Lessons 9 a.m.
6th VIBE Vacation School 1 p.m.
11th Story & Craft at the Library
18th St. Luke’s Pie Sale
19th St. Luke’s Outdoor Church Service

August Events
1st 2nd 3rd Burnt River Bullies Lob Ball Tournament
2nd BR Cemetery Decoration Day Service

Weekly Activities at Community Centre
Shuffleboard Mon. 7-9 p.m.
Sewing and Crafts Tues. 12– 4p.m.
Bingo Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
Adult Day Care Program Wed. 9a.m. – 4p.m.
Euchre Thurs. 12:30 p.m.
Darts Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Saturday 8:45 a.m.

The B.R.A.G. staff welcomes your submissions and suggestions. For the next month’s issue, please contact one of us by July 20th, 2009.

To make a sponsorship donation toward publication of the B.R.A.G.
call Angela Gorman 454-2656 Sandy Blackmore 454-8577

THIS ISSUE COURTESY OF GLORIA AND DICK HUTCHISON.