Happy Easter long weekend!

Despite the non-PC-ness of making a huge fuss over the Christian holiday, it’s still important to know what is happening in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend and beyond and what the weather will be like. scroll down and click the thumb nails for full size to find out What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands This Week!

Sunday, April 8 will reach a high temperature of about 55° F with a chance of showers later in the day, so bring an umbrella with your baskets and bonnets.

We rarely go anywhere on Easter Sunday but several things have changed the family dynamic landscape of late including the death of my father-in-law, our recent purchase of a car that could safely shuttle our entire family, including the dogs, all the way to grandma’s house (1 hour away) and not incidentally, the fact that grandma has a fenced-in yard and the dogs are invited! (I work from home so the two, who are Schipperke and Schip mix are not used to long periods alone–plus ‘she’ is really old and frail). So off to Wonder Lake, Illinois we’ll be on Sunday. No Reese’s PNB eggs for me this year. We are bringing a massively decadent devil’s food and fondant half ‘egg’ cake and braided (coloured) bread (both from the best bakery in the area) to dinner as well as a veggie tray. I’m hoping to cozy up to the veggie tray before doing too much damage otherwise.

Below: Check out the weekend weather:

HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS Weekend Weather

…as well as the Long Term HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS  Weather Weather Forecast:

Long Term HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS Weather Weather Forecast: April 7 - 12 2012

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Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada on 3.16.11

March break is in full swing in the Haliburton Highlands!:

I’ve got a big list of diverse activities to enjoy that including playing, creating, eating and more!:

Let’s start with activities that are scheduled for March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day).

Though some folks enjoy green beer on St. Paddy’s Day I’ve always been partial to a good hearty, Irish meal. If you enjoy eating, too here’s a great suggestion for where to enjoy such a meal on Thursday, March 17, 2011: Between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Minden United Church (scroll down for location info.) dig in to St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew and Biscuit Dinner.

St Patrick's Stew and Biscuits!

Earlier in the day on Thursday, March 17 there are several cool-sounding activities to take part in like:

Soapstone carving, wire sculpture, pillowcase sewing and design at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre through March 18 from 10:30 a.m. -  4 p.m. daily!

Culture Club in Minden

Also on March 17th, don’t miss ‘Bend It, Bead It’ at the Art Hive! This activity is open to ages 7+. See below for more details.

Art Hive

There are two March Break Children’s Concerts slated for March 17th.At 10:30 p.m. check out Rick & Terry at 10:30 a.m. at The Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton Public Library and at the Dysart Branch you can do the same at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Haliburton Public Library

Finally, on March 17 at the Art Hive is ‘Crafty Girls Playing with Paper’ in which you can learn to make paper beads and more. See below for all the deets!

The Art Hive

MUCH MORE after the jump including activities for March 18, 19 & 21!

At the Art Hive on Friday is ‘Captured Fairy/Troll‘ in which you make a specimen container for that “something” that lurks in your backyard.

Art Hive

Learn about ‘Pin Weaving – A Mini Tapestry’ at the Art Hive on Friday, March 18.  See below for more details!

Art Hive

Here’s one that I am extremely curious about–The annual ‘Wild Game Dinner’ on March 19 at the Haliburton Legion. Tickets are just $30 apiece or  $50 per couple. Get the details by reading below! Sounds delish and fun, too!

Wild Game Dinner

On March 21 (Monday) you’ll have  the opportunity to try Indoor Rock Climbing at the Climbing Club.  There’s activities for all ages. Read about all the details below!

The Climbing Club

Thanks to these fine folks for keeping  me up-to-date:

Kawagama Lake , Dorset 11.27.10 @ 1 p.m.

Sat November 27 Weather

24-Hour Weather Forecast - Haliburton Highlands - November 28, 2010

I read on Twitter yesterday that Haliburton got a foot of snow overnight on Friday. No snow was in the forecast for Saturday night but by Sunday, November 28, look for about another half-inch of the white stuff.

Temperatures on Sunday look to heat up a bit more than the snow-lovers like. Sunday’s high temperature should be about 37°F with scattered flurries. The low overnight on Sunday should be 24°F.

Monday through Friday’s Long Term Weather Forecast follows: (Click it a couple times for full-size)

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather 11.29 - 12.4.10

Have a great week!

Toronto Island Sunset - 8.28.10

Welcome to your weekend! I hope South Central Ontario is enjoying the lovely weather gracing the second to last official weekend of summer! Yes folks, it all comes to a screeching halt next Labour Day weekend! I kid, though not about next weekend being Labour Day weekend.

For many folks September can be one of the most beautiful times of the year in cottage country. The heat diminishes yet often is just perfect during the day for almost any outdoor activity. Nighttime can be very cool and it’s fun to snuggle up under some cozy quilts. It’s been many years since I have spent as late of a time at the cottage as I am this year. Many cottages will have closed up for the season.

We decided for a couple of reasons including my spouse’s weekend job that we’d go during the (work) week following Labour Day. My folks used to stay very late in the season, until October one year if I recall, and I often heard about the great weather at Maple Lake in the very late summer. I’m really looking forward to it and with any luck it will be blessedly quiet on the Lake.

Enough of that, lets talk about NOW.

Sat night and Sunday August 28.29.2010

Tonight, Saturday August 28, will be clear with a low of 57°F. You’ll wake to a bright, sunny day tomorrow with sun throughout the day and high temperatures reaching 81°F. Sunday evening will be clear and 68°F with a low overnight temperature of 57°F.  There is no precipitation in the forecast for this 24-hour span.

Long term weather forecast

Monday will be mainly sunny and 84°F. Overnight will drop to 55°F. No rain in sight.

Tuesday you’ll have cloudy periods, the temperature will be 82°F and the overnight low will be 64°F. Again, no rain.

Wednesday, September 1st, expect variable cloudiness, a high of 81°F and an overnight low of 68°F. There may be a trace amount of rain.

Thursday the 2nd, brings thundershowers, a high of 73°F and a low of 59°F. There may be up to 0.4 inches of precipitation.

Friday, the beginning of the end (j/k!), expect isolated showers, a high of only 66°F and an overnight low temp of 55°F. There could be a trace of precipitation.

Saturday will be mainly sunny with a high  of 63°F and an overnight low of 52°F.  Right now there is no rain in the Saturday, September 4th forecast.

Have a great week!

Southern Ontario Sunsets Webcam Photos 8.28.10

Noelia Marziali - 'Berries and Such'

On Saturday, December 5 through Sunday, December 6, The Art Hive and the Maple Lake Artisans Collective will host the Annual Holiday “Bee-Zar.”  I have heard that this event is quite a lot of fun. At the “Bee Zar” you’ll have the opportunity to discover completely unique gifts, holiday food delights, spirited, festive activities, winter seasonal decor –and more!

Please calll 705-754-2294 for more deets!

Visit The Hive Website: www.thearthive.com
The Art Hive, 10239 Hwy 118, Carnarvon
Phone: 705-754-2294

This post is a community service in support of the Haliburton Highlands area artisans.