Fishing Wiith Grandpa Fish Tale : Luke - How Did That Fish Get Away?

Greatest Fish Tale Contest Welcomes Participants!

Luke shares his Fish Tale at 41 King Street East Omemee. Vote for Luke's story each day, by clicking 'like' on his YouTube entry, at bit.ly/MnHe1X

About the Omemee Summer Family Fishing Fish Tales Contest

Just How Big was that Fish that got away?
Let us video you telling your best Fish Tale, and place it on YouTube,then get your friends to vote , vote, VOTE! Winner will be determined by a combination of the tale with the most likes and judging criteria. Up to 3 top Storytellers in each category will be invited back to share their tale as VIPs during the Omemee August Bass Kayak Fishing Festival, and be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer eZine. Location- 41 King St E, Omemee. Drop in between 11 am and 7 pm and enter or Record yourself telling your Fish Tale, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link.
This contest is a Fundraiser for Five Counties Children's Centre to help Children facing challenges, reach their full potential.
Adult Entries 1 Doubloon (aka Twonie),Teens - 25 cents, kids FREE.

Fish Photography -Take Memorable Photos!

Fish Photography - Make Lasting Impressions!

How do you take a great fish photo? Whether it is your grandchild's first fish,or a prize winner in a catch and release tourney,you want a picture that truly says a thousand words.

"While the subject of this workshop is fish photography,many of the concepts are the same for other subjects' shared Walter adding,'this workshop will be of interest to many people.'

 
Walter Cracknell of WalPeg Studios will be holding a 'How to Photograph Your Fish' Workshop, Saturday, July 14 th at 2 pm at 41 King Street East,Omemee.  Come learn how to make that shot a truly memorable picture. Bring YOUR fish photo for optional individual critiquing and entry into our First Annual Summer Family Fishing Festival Photo Competitition. Entry fee per Photo: $5.

While this is a FREE workshop, seatingE is limited,so a  fully refundable $10 seating reservation is requested. Seating fee will be fully refunded when you arrive at the workshop. Any seating reservation fees not picked up at the beginning of the workshop will be donated to Five Counties Children's Centre to help children who face challenges in life, realize their true potential. Please reserve your ticket for this event at 41 King Street E between the hours of 11am and 7 pm , or call 705-799-2857.

About WalPeg Studio: Walter and Peggy Cracknell have been producing quality photography for over 40 years. Both Walter and Peggy are photographers involved in the Giclée process.Walter taught photography at Flemimg College Frost Campus, and has been a guest speaker at many Photographic and Horticultural Societies. Visit their website www.walpegstudio.com to enjoy their beautiful photography.

Arts Jam Celebrates Water!

Omemee Welcome Centre Welcomes Artists!

Thursday, July 12, 2012 Artists will share artwork of all genres at Omemee Welcome Centre in a unique multimedia Arts Jam as part of the Omemee Family Fishing Festival.

Representations of Some Arts Currently Displayed at Omemee Welcome Centre

Singers, visual artists, writers, performers, culinary artists, actors, storytellers, dancers and more will be welcomed to share their talents with others Thursday evening from 6 to 9 pm at 41 King Street East, Omemee. Following the Arts Jam, artists will also have the opportunity to select a space for displaying their work and business cards. All participating artists will also have the opportunity be featured in the Omemee Pigeon eFlyer. Refreshments provided.

The theme for this Mixed Media Arts Jam is 'Water'. Artists are encouraged to bring up to four 2-3 minute selections to share.  Since seating is limited, audience and artists alike are encouraged to pre-register by dropping off a fully refundable $8 deposit. Deposits will be refunded at the door. Deposits not picked up will be donated to the Five Counties Children's Centre to help children facing challenges realize their full potential. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted. Proceeds to the Five Counties Children's Centre.

Pictured above: Representations of some of the artists work currently at the Welcome Centre including:Photography -WalPeg Studio, Earth Works Jewellry -Omemee Rocks, Writing: Marg Buller and J.Alexander, Stained Glass -F. Chatten, Origami - E.Sholer

Omemee Family Fishing Festival Welcomes Dr. Crayfish!

Dr. Premek Hamr specializes in Crayfish. Dr. Hamr popped into Omemee Famiky Fushing headquarters at 41 King Street East to share som very important information about Crayfish.
Did you know that most crayfish caught in local waters are not native to this aeprea? Rusty Crayfish were some how moved from their USA homes to Ontario lakes and streams,so it can be very difficult to find our own local species.

Did you know that moving crayfish from one body of water to another is illegal. To try to prevent future expansion of species from one area to another, it is important to not move cray fish from place to place.

Did you know crayfish are an excellent indicator of the health of our water? Crayfish are an integral part of water habitats,and food chains.

Did you know crayfish are no longer allowed to be used as bait? Here is a YouTube Interview with Dr.Premek Hamr. If you are lucky ,you might catch a glimpse of his car in the Omemee area -just watch for his lisence plate: Ontario CRAYFISH Yours to duscover!