Trent Lakes Public Library was excited to have Woolley Wonderland Farms visit for their story time program. The children were able to interact with a pot belly pig, bunnies, goats, chickens, ducks, and even an alpaca. Pictured above is Angus the pony with Aspen Irwin and Ellora Pavy. Story Time is held every Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Buckhorn branch of Trent Lakes Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cathy Abraham returns as President of OPSBA

House Wren – Troglodytes aedon

Black’s Distillery served up beverages at the Jazz Festival

The Electric City Swing Band kicked off the entertainment at the Lakefield Jazz & Art Festival on Saturday morning. The band was well received by a local audience.

The Ethan Ardelli Quartet took to the stage at the Lakefield Jazz Festival on Saturday afternoon. The festival took place at Isabel Morris Park on the shores of the Otonabee River.

Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger entertained the crowds with their unique twist on Jazz music blending folk and classical to create a personal statement.

Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger entertained the crowds with their unique twist on Jazz music blending folk and classical to create a personal statement.

Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger entertained the crowds with their unique twist on Jazz music blending folk and classical to create a personal statement.

You don’t just see Jen Mackenzie and her baking at the Lakefield Market on Thursdays. Jen also set up a booth at the Jazz Festival on Saturday.

Logan's Tree Experts took part in the Lakefield Jazz & Art Festival on Saturday

Publican House was a popular spot as patrons of the Jazz Festival sought cool beverages to relieve the heat

Peterborough County Director of Infrastructure and Jazz Fetival volunteer Grant Murphy is pictured above with Selwyn Deputy Mayor Sherry Senis. The Jazz Art & Craft Festival took place in Isabel Morris Park on Saturday.

Lakefield Trail volunteers were selling raffle tickets at the Jazz Festival on Saturday

Rick Schuett of Wisperwood showed the art of custom paddle making at the Jazz Festival on Saturday

Zing was one of the bands that appeared at the Jazz Art & Craft Festival that took place in Isabel Morris Park on Saturday.

The Lakefield Beach was crowded on Saturday afternoon as people tried to beat the heat

The Township of Selwyn held the first of three town hall meetings in Lakefield on Monday evening. Approximately ten people attended the meeting at the Lakefield arena.  Ennismore held the town hall meeting on Wednesday at the Ennismore arena and Smith Ward residents looking to have their voice heard can attend a town hall meeting at the Selwyn municiplal building Saturday, July 13 from 10am to noon.

Leora Berman Receives The Roland Michener Award

Selwyn council made a special presentation in hounour of Dr. Hugh Gastle on Tuesday evening. A certificate was presented to Jim Gastle marking 65 years since Dr. Gastle perfomed clinical trials on the Polio vaccine right here in Lakefield.  Gastle noted that it was Gord Young that brought the anniversary to light. Pictured above are Anita Locke, Sherry Senis, Donna Ballantyne, Andy Mitchell, Jim Gastle, Gord Young and Gerry Herron.

Selwyn council made a special presentation to Arnold Graham on Tuesday evening honouring 75 years with the Royal Canadian Legion. Arnold served in the Air Force during the second World War and completed 18 missions over Germany. Pictured above are Donna Ballantyne, Sherry Senis, , Andy Mitchell, Arnold Graham, Anita Locke and Gerry Herron.