Fundraising continues for the flood-ravaged Minden Hills area with several activities on tap for this weekend.
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Weekend Weather Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Highlands Weather May 24 and May 25
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Minden Flood Relief Fundraisers
Two daytime outdoor Minden Hills events, which include a motorcycle ride and a yard sale/charity barbecue, both run on Saturday. But, if you budget your time, you should have no trouble enjoying both of them. If you don’t happen to be a biker, be sure to tell any motorcycle-riding friends about helping this vital cause.
The Haliburton Hootennanny, also benefiting Minden Flood Relief, goes down on on Saturday night. Besides loads of great entertainment you can have your fill–literally–of an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Buffet between 5-8 pm for only $15.99!
The weather for the Haliburton Highlands both Saturday and Sunday looks beautiful with sunny skies and mild temperatures–perfect for getting out and enjoying all that cottage country has to offer.
Enjoy!
Whitewater Slalom National Team Trials
Purina Walk For Dog Guides
Haliburton Hootenanny
In the non-fundraising arena, you’ll want to head to the Gull River on both Saturday and Sunday for the Whitewater Slalom Team Trials. Racing starts at 9:30 a.m. on both days. Don’t miss the excitement of Canada’s top slalom kayakers competing in the National Whitewater Team selection races!
IMMEDIATE NEED TO HELP people who have been displaced by the Minden Flood: We need items like hand soap, tooth paste, deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo.
Though last week’s good weather helped to dry things up, the fallout from the 2013 Minden Hills flooding is far from over.
In an effort to bring you up-to-the-minute, I’m devoting this post to the Minden Hills area in hopes that you will reach out and support them in any way you possibly can. Over 150 families are homeless and many will permanently lose their homes as they do not have the option to purchase flood insurance coverage since they live on a flood plain.
Please read above “Flood related Community Information” about the latest, streamlined way that anyone, anywhere can donate to the flood relief fund. This makes me so happy as I’m 700 miles away right now and want to help and now can do so on payday using PayPal. Since I’m spending a month and-a-half in the Algonquin Highlands this summer, I intend to do as much of my shopping at local Minden businesses as possible and I hope other folks follow suit this year.
The sun coming out also brought this snap of the Minden Bridge opening this week past:
Minden Bridge reopens (May 2013)
Coach’s Corner Minden Hills Flood Relief May 8th 2013
A huge thank you to Ron Maclean and Don Cherry for giving our town such needed national exposure as we work to raise donations for our devastated town. Over 150 families are homeless and many will permanently lose their homes as they do not have the option to purchase flood insurance coverage as they are in a flood plain. Please visit www.pinestone-resort.com and click on the “Donate Now” button to donate to the “Township of Minden Hills Flood Relief” Trust account or visit any CIBC Branch – All Donations so VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!
EVERY DOLLAR RAISED IS MATCHED WITH A $2 DONATION FROM THE PROVINCIAL GOVT, ESSENTIALLY TRIPLING THE FUNDS
CBC news report
More damage from high water in Minden Hills.
Fund raising efforts for the Minden Community After the Jump:
Get the details on the fun times awaiting you in the Haliburton Highlands!
Kincardine Channel leading to Lake (Cr: Weather Network)
Happy spring and Hi to all from the back of my car which is parked next to a Mickey D’s in Frederick, MD! Gotta love that free wifi.(Of course I had to have a cheeseburger and orange drink, too–I’m not a mooch!) Been here all week without <gulp> high speed Internet but I’m determined to not miss my weekly report of what’s happening in the highlands as well as some gorgeous Ontario photos and the 14 – Day Weather Outlook for the Haliburton Highlands. This post will be a bit quick and dirty as they say, but just the same it is all activities–many fundraising this week–that I think think you’ll glad to know about.
The weather this first full week of spring is going to be almost completely seasonal, mostly a tad warmer than normal highs and notable lows that will be higher than normal. Be sure to check it out below.
Haliburton Highlands 14-Day Weather Outlook – March 23 – April 5 (Cr: Weather Network)
Winterdance Dogsled Tours (Credit: Haliburton County Tourism)
Chapleau River Mulligan’s Bay Sunset Ontario (March 14 2013)
I would love to visit this spot on Mulligan’s Bay and see one of it’s sunsets live and in person. Unless it is raining. They have a beautiful sunset every night of the week on this area of the Chapleau River.
14-Day Weather Trend West Guilford Haliburton Highlands
I can’t think of a single thing to say about the 14-Day Weather Trend for West Guilford/ the Haliburton Highlands. It looks yucky.
Maple Syrup Harvest
A funny thing I just realized –and it’s not that there is nothing yummier than pancakes with fresh maple syrup (see above). No, what I realized is that I taught my son to pronounce the word syrup, the way I way I was taught. Despite him being 100% Midwest American he pronounces it “seer-up.’ Here in the Chicago area (and maybe the rest of the country–not sure), it is pronounced ‘sir-up’. As I said, it is indisputable that no matter what you call it, genuine maple syrup is one of the yummiest taste sensations you’ll experience!
Duntroon Highlands Nordic
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
St Patrick’s Beef Stew & Biscuit Dinner
McKeck’s
Boler Mtn. London March 14 2013
Kawagama Lake Dorset
Toronto Islands March 14
Kincardine – Penetangore River to Lake Huron Ontario
Kincardine Harbour March 14 2013
14-Day Weather Trend West Guilford Haliburton Highlands
Though there is no snow expected in the Haliburton Highlands from Friday evening to Saturday evening, you can look forward to close to an inch of snow on Sunday and 2-3 inches on Monday. Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, sledders & tobogganers–Enjoy!
Haliburton Ontario – Winter 2012 -2013
What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands This Week!
Winter Fun Day
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Highlands’ Male Chorus
50 things to do and see in the Haliburton Highlands
Polar Bear Challenge
Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast February 9- Feb 14
