Town of Marathon July – Things to do and note…
Summerfest: Summerfest will take place from Friday, June 29 until Monday, July 2. Check out the Summerfest website (www.marathonsummerfest.com) regularly as the calendar is updated daily with new information, events and contacts or call 229-8216 for more information. Hope to see you out there!
Canada Day: Canada Day Activities will be held at Penn Lake Park on Sunday, July 1 starting at noon – there will be inflatable castles, music, cake and so much more. Come out to celebrate Canada’s Birthday! There will be a bonfire beginning at 8 p.m. and fireworks will go off at dusk (approximately 10 p.m.). More information about this event can also be found on the Summerfest website at http://www.marathonsummerfest.com/index_012.htm
Lake Superior Day: Lake Superior Day is a special day that encourages people to appreciate living next to one of the world’s biggest freshwater lakes. On the third Sunday of July each year, residents around Lake Superior take time to celebrate what it means to live on the shores of one of the world’s largest lakes.
Payment Options: The Town does not accept American Express as a form of payment except for fuel sales at the airport. Cash, cheque and debit are accepted for all payments and purchases; Visa and Mastercard are accepted for all payments except for taxes.
Utility (Water) Billing: The Town is gradually updating its financial software and residents will notice their second quarterly water bill looking different. The important change is that the new system does not allow for letters in the account number. All accounts will have 3 zeros at the beginning of the account, then the account number, followed by 3 more zero (000-account number-000). For residents who pay their account on-line or by telephone banking, the account number will have to be changed with the zeros before the bank can process the payment.
Council Meeting Schedule: The July Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 16. Municipal Matters starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Regular Meeting starting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Visitor Information Centre (VIC): The VIC is open daily and starting Sunday, July 1, the hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open to provide visitors with information about our community, they may also be able to help residents with travel information on other destinations. To contact the VIC, call (807)229-0480, toll-free 1-800-621-1029 for out-of-town callers or e-mailtourism@marathon.ca.
Penn Lake Park: To reserve a camping spot at the Park, contact the Town Office, 229-1340 x2221 or email info@marathon.ca. Television and wireless internet services are available at the Park. For more information regarding Penn Lake Park, visit our website at http://www.marathon.ca/article/penn-lake-park-251.asp.
Golf Course: Memberships, trail permits, and locker rentals can be purchased on-site at the pro shop – check our website at http://www.marathon.ca/article/peninsula-golf-course-252.asp for the summer tournament schedule and fees.
Rain Barrels: Rain Barrels are available at Town Hall. Install a rain barrel and you will be giving your plants non-chlorinated soft rainwater at just the right temperature. Cost is $50 per barrel plus HST.
Zumba: For the summer, Zumba classes are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Lakeview Community Hall at 7 p.m. Passes are $7.50 per drop-in or $48.50 for a book of 10 passes and must be purchased prior to the beginning of class at the Community Services office at the Recreation Complex during regular business hours. Active Living Membership holders get in free, simply show your membership card to the instructor and enjoy! For more information please contact the Community Services office at 229-9943. Have fun with Zumba – come party yourself into shape!
Waste Transfer Station (WTS): Residents can dispose of their yard waste (brush, grass, leaves) for free at the WTS until the end of October – construction/demolition materials and garbage are not accepted and any garbage bags brought to this area will be opened or removed. The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is also open until the end of October during regular WTS hours where residents can drop off the following items for free: fluorescent light bulbs, antifreeze, driveway sealer, paint and varnish, all types of batteries, cleaning solutions, aerosol cans, bleach and fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town Hall at 229-1340 x2229.
Yoga: Join Leanne Wierzbicki of Breathe Live Believe Green Yoga & Spiritual Studio for the practice of Yoga. All classes are multi-leveled and no previous experience is required. Please visit the website www.breathelivebelieve.com for information on class descriptions, investment options and more or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BreatheLiveBelieve for lots of useful information on living a green, holistic, spiritual, and yogic lifestyle as well as updates on classes and events. Classes are held at St. John’s United Church as follows: Restorative Yoga Chikitsa, Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Yoga, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Kirtan/Mantra Yoga the last Sunday of the month from 7-9 p.m. (Karma event – free, by donation) Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes before class begins to settle in, and relax in shavasana. Bring a mat, water in a reusable bottle, blanket, eye pillow, Yoga strap/block or meditation cushion or any other props you wish to take your Yoga practice to a deeper level. For Kirtan, bring a blanket, pillow or meditation cushion to sit on, water, and any instruments you might like to join in with (hand drums, guitar, tambourine, shakers etc.). There is a variety of investment options to choose from – please visit the website for full details.
