Hey Kincardinites! Welcome to this issue of Kincardine Spotlight – where you can find all of the area’s events in ONE place!

Well it seems Mother Nature is shaking her snow globe again - get ready for another blustery day! Seriously, how many more days till Spring?

Lot of events are starting to happen in the area so that is a sure sign of Spring, isn’t it? So put your tuque on and get out there!

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OK Tire Celebrates 40 Years in Business

I'm feeling nostalgic this week. This Sunday, March 1st will be the 40th anniversary of Kinfarm Tire ltd. (OK Tire in Bervie). The business began on March 1st, 1986 when I was 5 years old. I can't even fathom the changes that have happened in that time, but I do want to celebrate that milestone and have some pictures of the early days of the business, so I thought that, throughout this week I will share them with the people who have made us what we are today. Thank you for all of the support through the years, and here's to 40 more! #40yearsstrong #OKTire #40years #kincardine #KincardineOntario #ripleyontario #brucecounty #brucecountyontario #greycounty #walkertonontario #paisleyontario #lucknowontario

Well, day 2 of our nostalgic pictures. As I mentioned in a post yesterday, Sunday March 1st is the 40th anniversary of Kinfarm Tire (OK Tire), so I thought that I would share a couple picutres of the man who started it all, my dad Larry Kraemer. He's featured in both of these pictures, driving the Massey 44 and showing off the new golf club he won in a golf tournament. The parade picture is downtown Kincardine in front of what is now Sleepers bed gallery (around 1990), and the other picture is in the parking lot of the Bervie shop around 1993. Fun fact, the 2 cars pictured in the Bervie picture belonged to the fathers of current staff members. The Cordoba belonged to Chris' dad John Cortan, and the Crown Victoria belonged to my dad. My uncle also still has the Massey 44. #kincardine #walkertonontario #KincardineOntario #brucecountyontario #brucecounty #40years #40yearsstrong

(copied with permission from fb posts)

The Polar Plunge is BACK – are you ready to get #FreezinForAReason?

Welcome to the Second Annual Kincardine Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario!

We’re thrilled to be back for another year of Freezin’ for a Reason in support of our incredible local athletes. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors - NPX Innovation, UBC Local 2222, Elliott Construction, and the South Bruce OPP - this community event continues to grow and make a real difference. 

Join us on Friday, March 6th, as we take the plunge at the UBC Local 2222 Union Hall on the south side of Queen Street. Once again, plungers will be braving the icy waters inside a roll-off waste bin supplied by Elliott Construction, with the union hall open for warming up and changing after your jump.

This year’s theme is Superheroes & Villains!

Whether you’re suiting up as your favourite hero or unleashing your inner mischief as a classic villain, costumes are highly encouraged - because nothing makes a frigid plunge more fun than doing it in character!

Registration: 6:00 PM

Theme: Superheroes & Villains

Location: UBC Local 2222 Union Hall, Queen Street South Side

Refreshments: Available on-site

For more information and to read the full article click here: https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/127872

 REAL ESTATE LISTING OF THE WEEK

We are in need of people willing to join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a positive impact in our community. We need people who are able to commit to 3 hours per week,year round. Shifts we are looking to fill are:

1. Every other Thursday, 1-4.

2. Three Fridays per month, 1-4. That could be one person willing to do all three, or 3 individual people one Friday per month.

3. People willing to be on our spare list. Calls for those on our spare list are sometimes …

The Bridge Drop‑In — Donations Needed by March 10

We’re getting ready to brighten up The Bridge for the Easter season, and we’d love your help. 

Your donated crafts and decorations help create a warm, welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors.

💛 Let’s Make This Happen Together

Thank you for working together as a community — your generosity truly makes a difference.

WE ARE ACCEPTING:

- Easter‑themed table décor  & tablecloth

- Spring garlands, banners, or wall hangings 

- Plastic eggs 

- Craft supplies (glue sticks, markers, stickers, foam shapes, pipe cleaners) 

- Pastel napkins, tablecloths, or placemats , glitter,paint supplies etc...

- Small centerpieces 

- Bunny or spring figurines

-jars and lights

- Gently used Easter decorations 

- Any kid‑friendly craft items for drop‑in activities  or dollarama gift card to get items

📍 DROP‑OFF LOCATION:

The Bridge — during regular Drop‑In/food store hours  or contact myself

📅 DEADLINE: March 10

EVENTS

 Kincardine Library:

Wednesday, Feb. 25^th, 1pm – 3pm: Needle Arts Connect & share with other crafters while working on your project. For more information click here: https://library.brucecounty.on.ca/your-library/locations/kincardine

Thursday, Feb. 26^th, 10:30 – 111am Story Time (Pre-school) Build early literacy skills with your child while reading, singing and playing together. For more information click here: https://library.brucecounty.on.ca/your-library/locations/kincardine

HURON LAKESHORE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Point Clark Community Centre We are a social club for anyone 50+

If you’re interested in joining the Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club or would like more information, please contact Bob Gallant, President 519-441-7559

Join me this weekend for a comprehensive prenatal class at Verity (downtown Kincardine)! I am a certified childbirth educator and certified lactation counsellor. Plus some of you may know me from teaching kiddos around town! We will cover all the info you need to feel informed and prepared for birth. We’ll also cover early breastfeeding and postpartum.

 Partners are welcome to join (for free)! Sign up via Verity’s online booking system: https://www.veritymovementwellness.com/book-a-class

Joke of the Day

I gave my handyman a to-do list, but he only did jobs 1,3, and 5. Turns out he only does odd jobs.

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--Harvey & Maryanne, your Kincardine Spotlight Team