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Highway 407 East Phase 1 To Open on Monday!

Posted in Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , on June 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »

The Province of Ontario is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Highway 407 East Project will be open to traffic for morning commuters on Monday, June 20th, 2016. The sections that will be open include Highway 407 from Brock Road in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa, and Highway 412, which connects Highways 407 and 401.  In total, approximately 148 new lane kilometres will be opening, which includes 11 interchanges, 31 water-crossing structures, and 16 municipal road crossings.

Both highways will operate toll-free until the new year, allowing drivers to travel free of charge and to get used to the roads.  Tolls and fees will remain in effect on 407 ETR, west of the Brock Road Interchange.  When tolling is implemented, the new highways will be integrated seamlessly with 407 ETR. Drivers will use one transponder, receive one bill, and have access to one point of customer service for all the tolled highways.

For more details: Click Here!

 

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Have You Seen the BIG Red Muskoka Chair on Hwy 7A Near Bethany?

Posted in Businesses in Bethany, tagged , , , , , , on June 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Chances are if you have travelled along Hwy 7A just east of Hwy 35 and west of Bethany you have seen a large red Muskoka chair – fitting for a giant sized character out of your children’s fairy tale books!

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The Big Red Chair located West of Bethany!

 

Just beyond the big red chair is a virtual rainbow of more standard sized chairs in such shades as Bright Red, Lemon Yellow, Kiwi Green, Aruba Blue, Orange,  Pacific Blue, Weatherwood, Cedar, Forest Green, Navy Blue, Slate Grey, Dove Grey, Cherry, Chocolate Brown, Black, Teak, Mahogany, Sandstone  and of course White.

These are ‘Cottage Chairs’, manufactured by Willow Green Ltd. – a family run business located in Bethany, Ontario on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Cottage chairs are perfect for your dock, your cottage or in your back yard in the city.

The concept is simple. Cottage chairs are made from a new eco-friendly option to traditional wood – recycled plastic. In fact, they are made from ground up milk jugs, creating a high density polyethylene (HDPE) product. There are a number of advantages of using HDPE besides being good for the environment:

  • A wide selection of colours
  • HDPE includes UV protection to help resist fading
  • Eliminates the need to paint
  • Does not peel, split, crack, absorb water, or support bacterial growth so it is ideal for cottage and patio use
  • Stainless fasteners and hardware eliminates rust and maintenance
  • Reduces the need to manufacture new plastic which helps to conserve the world’s oil supply while diverting valuable plastic from our landfills

…And the company is 100% Canadian!

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Although they started out manufacturing 1 style of chair and a few accessories, they now carry 100 different items and 13 styles of Muskoka chairs offering Ontario’s largest selection of recycled plastic outdoor furniture. In addition to chairs you can purchase:

  • End tables
  • Benches
  • Swings
  • Rockers
  • Picnic tables
  • Outdoor bars and dining tables.

If you would like to know more or see the array of products for yourself, take a drive to 990 Hwy 7A in Bethany, L0A 1A0.

Website: www.cottagechairs.ca

Email: info@cottagechairs.ca .

Toll free 1-855-577-2269.

They are open 7 days a week during cottage season. Drop in and say hello to Darryl Irwin and his wife Tammy.

Cottage chairs delivers to your dock or house within the Kawarthas, Durham, Muskokas and much of the GTA. Product can also be shipped any where in the world. In fact, some cottage chairs have found their way to Germany and the Netherlands!

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Enjoy The Theatre Near Bethany!

Posted in Businesses in Bethany, Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , , , on June 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Celebrating the 25 Year Anniversary of the 4TH LINE THEATRE!

4th Line Theatre is a Canadian theatre group specializing in outdoor productions of original plays with historic and cultural significance.

The Theatre company was created and founded by Robert Winslow in 1992. Mr. Winslow explains, “4th Line has a mandate to tell stories about our history that are not well known but are interesting, especially untold stories about a rural area.” He is still surprised at the public’s appetite for historical plays.

Mr. Winslow had an established career in the more usual theatrical venues. However, he created 4TH Line Theatre on a farm – 25 years ago which was almost in the middle of nowhere. He had inherited his family’s 150-year-old farm, wasn’t sure how to keep it going, and was finding traditional indoor theatre “depressing.” So he arrived at a solution that would see him through to 25 seasons.

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He embraced the challenge to create theatre out in the country in southeastern Ontario.  The setting is idyllic, rural and oh so very Canadian! The company present plays written by and about Canadians, including small town stories and broad national sagas – all written to touch a nerve with the audience.

And the weather may touch a nerve as well! The natural setting includes chipmunks, the chatter of birds and of course the sun and rain. “There’s no controlling the environment. You are in it. You are a part of it.”

The season will open with the highly anticipated world premiere of Maja Ardal’s The Hero of Hunter Street playing June 28 to July 23, 2016. In August, 4th Line will remount Alex Poch-Goldin’s wildly popular The Bad Luck Bank Robbers, inspired by Grace Barker’s book of the same name, and running from August 2 to 27, 2016. Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell Blackwell will direct both productions.

The theatre is located in Millbrook – a great place to spend a summer afternoon. The village is centrally located – 15 minutes from Bethany, a half hour north of Port Hope, 20 minutes west of Peterborough, or just over an hour from Toronto.

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Millbrook was settled in 1816 and prospered for decades before losing many inhabitants to new settlements out west, riding the rail lines that had bypassed Millbrook. Today the village offers a glimpse back into those earlier times. Many of the downtown buildings look much the same as when they were erected following the Great Fire of 1875.

Enjoy the day in Millbrook and the evening at the 4TH Line Theatre. A variety of ticket prices and packages are available including dining or picnic options. For ticket information visit: 4th Line Theatre Ticket Info.

And for more information on the Theatre go to http://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/4thlinetheatre.

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TREETOP TREKKING Near Bethany!

Posted in Businesses in Bethany, tagged , , , , , , on May 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »

The ‘Story’ of how Treetop Trekking came to be will warm any entrepreneur’s heart. In 2001 Jean-Marie Bévillard arrived in Quebec from France and enrolled in an entrepreneurial course. One of the assignments was to prepare a business plan for a dream business that the student would one day love to own. Jean-Marie modeled her plan on a successful treetop adventure park from her hometown in Grenoble France.
The assignment was a success! Jean-Marie partnered with the instructor, Stéphane Vachon, and the rest is history!
The company is now over 10 years old and is a leader in treetop aerial game and zip line adventures in Eastern Canada. And there is not only one location – there are 5 in Ontario alone, in addition to the original parks in Quebec. The park near Bethany is in the  Ganaraska Forest located just a bit east of Kirby along Durham Road 9.
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Zip Line Aerial Game Treks – yes, trek from tree to tree on suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, cable traverses and zip lines. You have to be at least 9 years old and 4 ft. 7 inches to join the fun. After your safety orientation, you’ll have up to 3 hours of thrills. 

Night Treks – yes, that means trekking under the stars! You must be at least 14 years old and with a group of at least 8 people. 

Team Building Exercises – there are lots of options – including the Survival Challenge – to build a customized team building program for your group.

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Check out the website at http://treetoptrekking.com/ for rates, seasonal schedule, packages, information for groups and even fundraising ideas.

And for some great photos and a video, check out the action at http://treetoptrekking.com/en/ganaraska/about-us/photos-videos/.

Now if you’re a teacher or a lover of the great outdoors, you have to visit the trekking location at the Ganaraska Forest Centre.

The Ganaraska Forest Centre is a multi-use facility located in the heart of the 11,000-acre Ganaraska Forest.

It features:

  • Overnight accommodations for over 80 people,
  • A large Great Hall, with four break-out classrooms, a commercial kitchen and expert culinary staff to look after any group’s dietary needs.
  • Certified teachers who offer over 25 Ontario curriculum-linked outdoor educational opportunities to students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 through day-use programming and residential stay options of 2 to 5 days.
  • Outdoor education programs that meet or exceed the criteria of the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association’s (OPHEA) Safety Guidelines.
  • Options for private and corporate events and community and non-profit groups.

Visit the Centre’s website at http://www.ganaraskaforestcentre.ca/ for full details and lots of great photos!

 

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Did Your Kids Want to Play Baseball This Summer in Bethany? Then Register them NOW!

Posted in Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , , , , on May 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »

That’s right. Registering the kids for baseball has been on your mind. But it’s time for action! The deadline is fast approaching but you can still register online for Bethany Minor Softball.

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“Whether you want to learn to play softball, have fun, compete, or just enjoy a fun game with some new friends, our Bethany minor softball program is a great way to spend some quality summer time, in the great outdoors.” 

T-Ball Mixed is for boys and girls who are 4 to 6 as of January 1st. The Teams play on Tuesday evenings and registration is $60.

Mites Mixed is for boys and girls aged 7 to 9 as of January 1st. Oops, the Mites Mixed is now full.

Squirts Mixed is for boys and girls aged 10 to 12 as of January 1. They play on Thursdays and registration is $70.

Peewee Mixed is for boys and girls aged 13 to 15 as of January 1st. they play on Wednesdays and Registration is $75.

Bantam Mixed is for boys and girls aged 16 to 18 as of January 1 and Registration is $80.

Are you a Mom or Dad, community member or teen who enjoys getting involved and has a little time to spare? If so, Bethany Minor Softball is always on the lookout for volunteers to help out. They are looking for coaches, coach assistants, umpires and score keepers just to name a few.

Do you own or work at a local business? Although the Bethany Park has a lot of great community support, there is always room for more!

For more information and the upcoming softball schedule visit the website at http://www.bethanypark.ca/softball.html.

 

KidSport 

Did you know that 1 in 3 Ontario families cannot afford to register their children in a sports program? Over 300,000 Ontario children under the age of 14 live in low income families. A not for profit group called KidSport has distributed over $3 Million in grants since 2000 to over 16,500 boys and girls. If you know a child who wants to play softball but cannot afford the fees, KidSport is there to help.

KidSport believes that no child should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. Visit the website and find out how to apply at  http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/.

 

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Victoria Day Long Weekend in Bethany!

Posted in Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »

There is lots happening in Bethany on the Victoria Day Long Weekend – May 20th – 23rd, 2016.

Bethany Park May Long Weekend Details – Click Here!

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ATV Near Bethany!

Posted in Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , , , on April 28, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Kawartha ATV Association – Get Ready to Ride!

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Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) is a community advocate for safe and responsible use of ATVs and trails by all users.

KATVA members enjoy dense forest tracts, natural vistas, historic stops, wildlife viewing, and majestic outlooks. A network of scenic routes, on natural trails throughout the Kawartha region offers trail riders more than they generally expect.

The Club’s roots go back to the spring of 1998 when three Kawartha Lakes residents were discussing their recent ATV rides. During the course of that conversation the idea for a club was born. Over the past 18 years KATVA has evolved. They promote safe riding practices, trail maintenance, and tourism promotion. The club is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization.

The Victoria Rail Trail Corridor (VRTC) is an 85 km rail trail, linking Kinmount to Bethany, through Fenelon Falls and Lindsay.

The annual clean up day was last weekend.

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Now that the trails are clean, the 2016 Ride Schedule will be launched.

  • May 7, 14 and 21st.
  • June 4, 11 and 18th.
  • July 11-17 for the Madawaska Camping and Ride.
  • August 6 and 20th.
  • September 10th.
  • October 1st and 15th.

Want to join the club? Membership benefits include:

  • KATVA Trail Permit
  • KATVA Trail Map
  • Entry to all KATVA Rides and Events
  • Access to all KATVA and HATVA Sanctioned Trails
  • Road Access through Fenelon Falls
  • Municipal Road Access in Galway and Cavendish Township
  • Access to Municipal Roads North of Pigeon Lake in Harvey Township

 

Check out the Clubs website for more details and great photos!

http://katva.ca

Kawartha ATV Association PO Box 21, Lindsay, ON  K9V 4R8705-328-0931   info@katva.ca

 

 

 

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Durham Home Show This Weekend! April 22nd – 24th, 2016.

Posted in Businesses in Bethany, tagged , , , , on April 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Join Bethany Village at the Durham Home Show this weekend – April 22nd – 24th, 2016.

Full details and 2 for 1 tickets can be found at:

Durham Home Show Info – Click Here!

Located at the McKinney Centre, 222 McKinney Drive, Whitby.

 

 

 

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Start Your Engines and Plan Your Summer Weekends Near Bethany!

Posted in Day to Day Life, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on April 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport Park and Mosport International Raceway) is a multi-track motorsport venue located north of  Bowmanville. They have been presenting major league entertainment to fans since 1961.

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The facility features a 2.459-mile (3.957 km), 10-turn road course, a Driver Development Centre and a 1.5 km kart track called Mosport Kartways.

The Driver Development Centre is a 2.88 kilometer advanced driver and race driver training facility, with the Bridgestone Racing Academy as its primary tenant. The Academy is regarded as one of North America’s top race schools, where students learn behind the wheel of a Reynard F2000 open-wheel race car. Several of Canada’s current crop of international racers have graduated from Bridgestone Racing Academy.

Did you know that the average person can get into road racing? The Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs (CASC) sanctions and organizes regional road racing events in Ontario. Some of these events require the completion of a racing license program and others do not. You can get more information on the various licenses available online at www.casc.on.ca

If you are thinking about your summer weekends and vacation plans, you will want to know there are five action-packed major event weekends in 2016 featuring the most varied and exciting racing line-up in Canada. In fact, events will be highlighted by the only Canadian appearances for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Mark your calendars now and make plans to come out for the country’s best racing at Canada’s Home of Motorsports.

Why not get involved by training to be a Marshal or a volunteer? Motorsport Marshalling Services, a member club of Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs – Ontario Region (CASC) has been training and organizing marshalling services for amateur and professional motorsport events since 1978. They also organize marshals for each summer’s Toronto Grand Prix street race in Toronto.

Things happen fast with race traffic approaching 200 and even 300 Km per hour. Members are trained to promote the safety of competitors, spectators, and their fellow marshals by instinctively reacting and making the right decisions under pressure, even while racing continues at their feet.

You can also take Apex Driving Training – it doesn’t matter if you are first-timer or a seasoned veteran. The Apex organization offers a safe and highly comprehensive single day of advanced driver training, delivered through one-on-one experiences on a closed professional track. Driving a high performance car can be exhilarating and Apex aims to give the driver a better understanding of the potential of their vehicle, in a manner that emphasizes safety.

Mark Your Calendar! 

  • Castrol presents Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend – May 20-22, 2016 
  • Canadian Historic Grand Prix – June 17, 18 & 19, 2016  
  • Mobil 1 Sportscar Grand Prix – July 7-10, 2016
  • Canadian Superbike Double Header Weekend August 19-21, 2016
  • Chevrolet Silverado 250 September 2-4, 2016  

Visit the website for more details and directions to get to all of the excitement.   

http://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com/#section-home

 

 

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Is Harrison Ford Moving To the Bethany Area?

Posted in People in Bethany, tagged , , , , on April 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Daily News 11 is reporting that Harrison Ford is moving to the Kawartha Lakes area:

http://www.dailynews11.com/kawartha-lakes/harrison-ford-explains-why-hes-moving-to-kawartha-lakes-ontario/

The story reports that Harrison Ford is looking for a change of lifestyle and has visited Kawartha Lakes a couple times and is impressed with the people.

Keep in mind that “Daily News 11 is a fantasy news site.  Most articles on dailynews11.com are satire or pure fantasy.”

Regardless of the accuracy of the story, its exciting to think there is a chance that the man who played Han Solo, Indiana Jones and Jack Ryan might be moving into the area!

 

 

 

 

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