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“We Lend a Hand The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes”

October 19, 2025 @ 1:30 am EDT
$30.00

Spark Muskoka is excited to share that we will be screening, for the first time in Muskoka, the Documentary Film “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.

This documentary film tells the extraordinary story of the 40,000 young women who volunteered on Canadian farms and helped to win the Second World War. This was an initiative of the Farm Service Force of Ontario.

Following the screening there will be a Q&A with our guests, Colin T Fields, who directed and produced the documentary, along with Bonnie Sitter, historical producer and the Author of the book “Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz” which the documentary is closely tied to as well as the research behind the book.

“After 2 years in the making, the film is ready to be experienced”!

Tickets for the October 19th screenings of We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes are $30.00  and can be purchased by e-transfer to [email protected] or cash at the door. If you wish to pay at the door, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] Group rates are available

Details

  • Date: October 19, 2025
  • Time:
    1:30 am EDT
  • Cost: $30.00

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