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A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Rotary Club of North Muskoka's first PerogyFest a reality on Sept. 28! The nearly sold-out event at the Active Living Centre in Huntsville saw about 190 supporters attend for some homemade perogies, dancing, fellowship and fundraising. And a special thank you to our generous event sponsors Canvas Brewing Co., Bullock's Your Independent Grocer, Soul Sistas Cafe and Restaurant, Portage Promo and Hunters Bay Radio. The event raised ...

Sometimes volunteers need a moment to relax, connect and have fun. And in true Rotary Club of North Muskoka-style, we embraced our inner child was a summer camp-themed social at Rotarian Rob A. and Lynn's place! There were ...

Hats off to Rotarian Rob A. (left), who accepted the Rotarian of the Year Award from President Cara in September. The decision came after a club vote. Was it Rob's legendary baked goods? His tireless sense of humour? Being one of the first to volunteer for every club project, activity or event? His work spearheading Rotary Foundation fundraisers, community book sales, social events and more? Or taking on a leadership role within the club as membership chair? We're guessing probably all of the above, and then some. Plus, he's a pretty nice guy. Oh, and he can play the piano. Congratulations, Rob A.!

What do Rotarians do when the temperature drops and it gets dark too soon? Grab some friends, snowshoes and food for some outdoor fun and fellowship, of course! The Rotary Club of ...

President-elect Cara (right) thanks Jeff Osler, case manager for community engagement and social enterprise at the District of Muskoka, for sharing information with the club about the regional government's community services department SEED (socialize, engage, educate and develop) program. What's a SEED program?

Rotary Club of North Muskoka members and volunteers kicked off the start of the new school year with an evening in the kitchen! Here's a look at our first Helping Hungry Students monthly prep night at the Table Community Kitchen of the 2018-19 academic year, which resulted in roughly 300 meals for students in need of a warm meal:

When the summer sun is shining in Muskoka, what better club social idea than an evening hike on the new Hunters Bay Trail floating dock extension in Huntsville? Rotary Club of North Muskoka (and a four-legged friend!) spend an evening in the Great Outdoors before enjoying a potluck picnic at the Avery Beach Pavilion. Summer memories made!

How can horses help with anxiety, confidence, leadership and more? Rotary Club of North Muskoka members welcomed Sue Dixon (right) of Partnering Horses with Humans, a new Huntsville business dedicated to introducing people to the power of interacting and connecting with equines, in August. And President Steve thanked her on the club's behalf. Learn more about Partnering Horses with Humans on the company's Facebook page.

Muskoka has an attainable housing shortage caused by, among other factors, high market prices, limited stock and low incomes, but there are innovators creating solutions. Rotary Club of North Muskoka president Steve (right) welcomed Muskoka Founders Circle representatives, including Sawdust City Brewing Co.'s Rob Engman (left), Morley Accounting Services' Theresa Morley (third from right) and Stuart Morley (second from right) in June, as they introduced 2018 Muskoka Founders Circle award winner Kim Aitken, whose innovative design would allow new-build homes possible on less-desirable rocky land in Muskoka, Parry Sound and Almaguin for attainable prices. Learn more about Muskoka Founders Circle at muskokafounderscircle.com 

On April 12 we welcomed Dennis, Adele and Catherine from One Kids Place.  One Kids Place provides children from ages 0 -18 with speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and more, from Muskoka, Parry Sound and Nipissing.  For some of our group, this was the first time we had been introduced to One Kids Place, and we left with a new appreciation for the work they do!

Club members spent a weekend peeling potatoes, rolling dough and pinching pockets!  Over 370 dozen perogies were made during our third annual fundraiser.  Here are some photos of the perogie-making action!

Gord Durnan, vice-chair and founding director for Muskoka Community Foundation, joined us in March to share the foundation's story of philanthropy in Muskoka and building a smart and caring community. 

Rotarians and volunteers get busy with chop night, a massive once-a-month meal prep for our Helping Hungry Students program that feeds students in need of a warm lunch at Huntsville High School, in January. And you better believe this bunch is a blast in the kitchen. How many students do we support?