United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Kicks Off 2025-2026 Campaign with Community Event at The Barder Shop

Lindsay, ON – United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County is excited to launch its 2025-2026 Community Campaign with a special evening event on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Barder Shop, 5 Cambridge Street South, Lindsay.

The event begins at 5:00 PM and will bring together community members, partners, and supporters to celebrate the impact of United Way’s recent work and unveil goals for the upcoming campaign season.

Tickets are $20 per person (limited availability) and include light refreshments and fresh pizza. A custom United Way-themed Italian soda will also be available for purchase.

The evening will feature the introduction of this year’s Campaign Chair, Barbara Doyle, Managing Director of the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives. Barbara brings extensive experience in community engagement and advocacy and will speak on the campaign's focus for the year.

“This event is more than just a launch—it’s a celebration of the incredible work happening in our community,” said Shantal Ingram, Co-Executive Director of United Way HKL. “We’re excited to welcome Barbara Doyle and share our vision for the year ahead.”

Reserve your spot early—tickets are expected to sell quickly.

For tickets or more information, contact Michael Giese at (705) 878-5081 or mike@ckl.unitedway.ca. Or purchase directly: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/united-way-for-the-city-of-kawartha-lakes/events/united-way-hkl-annual-campaign-launch

About United Way HKL
United Way Haliburton Kawartha Lakes brings people and resources together to reduce poverty and strengthen community well-being by supporting local organizations and initiatives

Five Counties is excited to host its second annual Couture for Kids fashion show fundraiser. The fashion show will feature clothing from local clothing stores, including: Brittany N Bros, Bonita Clothing & Co, Cathy Allan Ladieswear, John G’s, Homethreads Boutique, The Lingerie Loft, Lizzy’s by Cathy Allan, and Nisbett’s Clothiers. Come out for a night filled with fashion, raffles and fun! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from any of the participating stores, online. 

The Beaver Club by Barb Sheffler

A wildly funny tale of four women, who form an unlikely friendship, setting off on a road trip from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. Along the way, they confront their pasts, navigate their present, and embrace the future. Through skinny dipping, scrapbooking, shared secrets, and fresh starts, the members of The Beaver Club form a bond, and discover life is better when you can face the world together.

A riotous cross country road trip that is a love letter to Canada!

Showtimes:
September 24 - 8pm
September 25 - 8pm
September 26 - 8pm
September 27 - 2pm and 8pm
October 1 - 8pm
October 2 - 2pm and 8pm
October 3 - 8pm
October 4 - 8pm

Ticket Prices:
Theatre $50 +HST
Dinner and Theatre $100 +HST

Book tickets by calling our box office 705 738 2037 or online at globustheatre.com

Thank you to our show sponsor Days Inn and Suites - Lindsay