Peterborough GreenUp Hosting 'Let's Bike!' Around The County To Encourage Bike Safety And Fun

Peterborough GreenUp is inviting residents to join them for ‘Active School Travel Peterborough’ (AST Ptbo). This event will help teach bike skills, play games and celebrate bike safety.

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This event invited families to bring their bicycles to various locations around Peterborough County for an evening of fun and education.

The evening will feature face painting, ABC bike checks, bike decorating and a draw for a prize.

There are a range of activities suitable for many ages and abilities. Helmets are required, and can be provided if participants do not have one. Parent permission will be required for all children and youth.

On August 9 AST Peterborough will be at the Peterborough Lion’s Centre (347 Burnham St.) from 5 - 7 p.m.

On August 23 they will be at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (20 Concession St.) from 5 - 7 p.m.

On August 30 they will be at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Rd.) from 5 - 7 p.m.

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Peterborough Century 21 Lakers Hosting Fan Appreciation Day Ahead Of Game 3 On Thursday

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers will host Fan Appreciation Day before Game 3 at The Memorial Centre on Thursday.

BROOKLIN’S MIKE BYRNE (LEFT) SHOVING OFF LAKERS’ CORY VITARELLI (RIGHT) AS PETERBOROUGH GETS IN THE OFFENSIVE ZONE. VITERELLI SCORED THREE GOALS AND TWO ASSISTS, LEADING THE LAKERS IN POINTS IN THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA TAYLOR AND PETERBOROUGH LAKERS.

Thursday at 8 p.m. the Lakers will host Brooklin Lacrosse Club for game three of the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) Semi-final series.

The Lakers and Brooklin are currently tied at one game apiece in their best-of-seven series.

Before the game begins, fans are invited to the Memorial Centre for a variety of activities.

All merchandise is $5 off courtesy of Imprinted Apparel. There will be multiple draws for game worn jerseys and gift certificates.

Ed Arnold’s lacrosse book Peterborough’s Perfect Season with Benny and his Jets will be on sale for $20.

Player will be available after the game for photos and autographs. There will also be opportunities for fans to catch a warmup shirt or game shorts and many other giveaways throughout the night.

Tickets for game three can be purchased at the Memorial Centre box office.

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Lakefield Homecoming To Celebrate The Past And Present Of The Village

Lakefield Homecoming, a weekend to celebrate the Village of Lakefield and bring the past and present together, is taking place from Aug. 5 - 7.

Photo courtesy of Lakefield Homecoming.

Friday:

The opening reception will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Lakefield from 5 - 9 p.m. on Aug. 5.

The evening will feature live music from the Bob Taylor Band and BBQ.

Saturday:

Sidewalk sale featuring local vendors will begin at 9 a.m.

The opening ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. outside the Chamber of Commerce Office.

Golf Tournament, Shotgun Start, will begin at 10 a.m. at Katchiwano Golf & Country Club. All ages and skill levels welcome to attend.

At 11 a.m. a memorial bench and stone will be revealed at Hague Point, honouring Moses and Nellie Marsden, Lakefield’s first full-time indigenous family, and the Michi Saagiig People who occupied the land prior to European settlers. Representatives from Curve Lake First Nation, and descendants of Moses and Nellie Marsden to be in attendance.

From 12:30-4:30 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 will host a BBQ and patio party featuring music by Harley Payne and the Original General Delivery Band.

A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lakefield will begin at 2 p.m. Those interested should meet at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 37 Bridge Street. Those that can’t make the tour can pick up a map at the Opening Reception or Sidewalk Sale for a self-guided, or self-driven tour.

The 50th Anniversary of the Preston Auto Wreckers Midget Lacrosse Team’s All Ontario Championship will be celebrated from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Curling Club.

The Vintage Lakefield Facebook Group will host a meet and greet at Isabel Moris Park from 7 - 8 p.m.

The Lakefield Village Lions Club will host a dance at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre beginning at 8 p.m. Live Music by the Band “Gravy”, Display from Lakefield Historical Society Tickets $25, available in advance by calling 705-652-0639. Complimentary shuttle bus within Lakefield and surrounding area.

Sunday:

A Classic Car Show hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club will take place at Isabel Moris Park from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lions Food Truck and Live Music from John Boyko Band.

A free pancake breakfast hosted by MPP Dave Smith will take place from 8 - 10 a.m. at Lakefield Legion Branch 77.

Gospel and hymn music will take place at Isabel Moris Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free admission, all welcome. Please bring your lawn chair. In the case of rain, this event will be moved to Lakefield Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Weekend Long Events:

• Christ Church Community Museum, 62 Queen Street, Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.

• Story Walk & Scavenger Hunt, Hosted by Selwyn Public Library

• Beaver Tails, Behind Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, Supporting local Lions Clubs

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Remembering Peterborough's Gary Dalliday With Caring For Our Communities Golf Tournament

Community Care will host the Gary Dalliday Memorial Caring For Our Communities Golf Tournament on August 15 at The Quarry Golf Course in Ennismore.

Photo courtesy of The Quarry Golf Club.

Dalliday, who was affectionately known as ‘The Diller’, played for the Petes in the 1960-61 season. In 1976, he began an over 30 year career delivering sportscasts on CHEX-TV, retiring in 2009.

He focused on local sports, and had been a champion of the Peterborough and area sport scene for decades. Dalliday is a member of the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame and Peterborough Pathway of Fame.

Among his many charitable efforts in the Peterborough area, Dalliday served as a volunteer with Community Care Peterborough delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and adults with disabilities.

“Our family is proud and thankful of this opportunity,” said Pete, on behalf of the Dalliday Family.  “My dad would be very pleased with proceeds of this event helping Community Care.”

This fundraising event has a BBQ lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., putting dinner around 5:30 p.m. depending on the pace of play. Cost is $175 per player.

The proceeds of the event will support the Meals on Wheels program in Peterborough, Selwyn Township (Ennismore and Bridgenorth) and Buckhorn areas.

“The demand for this program is growing in these areas and throughout Peterborough County, so this fundraising event in Gary’s memory is so appreciated and attached to a program that he believed in too,” said Alicia Vandine, Donor Relations and Communication Lead at Community Care Peterborough.

Last year, Community Care Peterborough delivered 45,186 meals and 4,952 grocery orders within their Meals on Wheels program.

To participate or for more information about this event contact Alicia at Community Care Peterborough (705)775-3083, ext. 224 or visit https://www.commcareptbo.org/GaryDallidayMemorialGolf.

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GreenUp Celebrates 30 Years Of Environmental Activism With A Birthday Party In The Park

Peterborough GreenUp will be celebrating their 30th anniversary on August 11 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Ecology Park.

Photo courtesy of GreenUp.

GreenUP’s early roots in 1992 began in citizen-lead awareness-raising projects and in cooperation
between different community organizations.

As a non-profit organization, GreenUp offers hands-on environmental education programs, lead inspiring projects that showcase the potential for green, healthy, and active neighbourhoods, and coordinate events and campaigns that enable collaborative action and civic participation.

Their 30 year celebration will begin at 4 p.m. at Ecology Park and is welcome to the public.

Short remarks will be shared recognizing donors, supporters, and partners at 5:30 p.m.

Refreshments and light dinner will follow, and family-friendly programming will continue until 7p.m.

Those interested in attending should RSVP here.

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Annual Heritage Hunt Invites Peterborough To Test Architectural Knowledge

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) has launched their annual Heritage Hunt contest inviting residents to test their knowledge of Peterborough’s architectural heritage for the chance to win great local prizes.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The contest involves identifying 34 architectural details on buildings in a defined area of the city. All details are visible from the sidewalk and both sides of the street are in play.  

This year’s hunt will take place downtown. Many of the highlighted properties are designated heritage sites and are recipients of the City’s Façade Improvement Grant. It’s a great chance to explore the downtown, which is currently being studied as a potential Heritage Conservation District.

“PKAR is proud to sponsor the 2022 Heritage Hunt in the City of Peterborough. Heritage features add character and beauty to our city, fostering a sense of identity and community; they serve as a reminder to each of us that our city’s history belongs to us all, newcomers and long-time residents alike.”

Prizes will be awarded in both individual and group categories for the correct identification of the most architectural elements on the clue sheet. Prizes were generously donated by the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and feature great offerings from local downtown businesses.

The Heritage Hunt contest closes Aug. 1.

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Peterborough Public Library Hosting Weekly Story Time In The Park

The Peterborough Public Library will be hosting their ‘Story Time in the Park’ weekly beginning on Tuesday.

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Every Tuesday Peterborough Library will be at a new park in the city singing songs and telling stories.

• July 5: Barnardo Park - 955 Barnardo Ave.

• July 12: Rogers Cove - 131 Maria St.

• July 19: Knights of Columbus Park - 5 Park St.

• July 26: Kinsmen Park - 1 Kinsmen Way

• Aug. 2: Kiwanis Park - 234 Middlefield Rd.

• August 9: Nicholls Oval - 725 Armour Rd.

• August 16: Millennium Park -130 King St.

• August 23: Riverview Park & Zoo Gazebo - 1300 Water St.

In the event of inclement weather there will be Drop-in Story Time Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the FOL Community Room. 

Children under five must be with a caregiver.

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The Spoons To Kick Off Peterborough Musicfest On Canada Day

Peterborough Musicfest presents Canadian New Wave band The Spoons on Friday at Del Crary Park.

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This is the first of 16 free admission performances presented this July and August as part of the concert series’ milestone 35th season.

Since The Spoons last headlined Musicfest in August 2016, the quartet has released a new studio album, New Day New World, as well as two compilation albums – Repeatable 1980-2020 and Echoes.

Friday’s concert will begin at 8 p.m. This event is completely free, with first come first served seating. it is suggested that concert goers bring a lawn chair, chairs will be available to rent at the venue.

If a storm occurs during a concert, a cancellation announcement will be made from the stage. Peterborough Musicfest will not issue a cancellation call until 7:45 p.m. a fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of 8 p.m. Rescheduling of weathera cancelled concerts is not guaranteed.

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Canada Day Events In Peterborough And Surrounding Areas

Canada Day is Friday and The City of Peterborough as well as the townships surrounding it have big plans to celebrate.

Photo courtesy of Trent Hills.

The City of Peterborough:

Pre-parade ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a piece of cake, free entertainment, activities for the kids in the park and enter the bike decorating contest. Prizes for the best use of the theme (Back Together) for ages 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. Register for the bike decorating contest at 11 a.m. at Confederation Square Park across from City Hall.

Parade will begin at noon and head south on George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.

Lessons from the Land:

Nimkii Osawamick, founder of Dedicated Native Awareness, will be leading a beading circle and sharing teachings. "Lessons from the Land" from 1:00 to 3:30pm at Beavermead Pavilion to make a friendship bracelet that can be given to an Indigenous friend to build new bridges. All materials will be supplied.

Douro-Dummer:

This years parade theme is ‘Reunited’.

Parade to begin at 2:30 p.m. at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 will run south towards the village.

Those interested in entering a float, bicycle or walking should meet at 4th Line at Cty Rd 4 at 2 p.m.

Asphodel Norwood:

Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre (88 Alma St., Norwood)
Rain or Shine*
* Bring a lawn chair

Schedule of events

• 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Lions Club BBQ

• 3:00 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies:

  • O' Canada

  • Introductions & Greetings

• 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Family Events:

  • Canada Day Crafts

  • Bouncy Castle and Obstacle Course

  • Cupcake Decorating

  • Lawn Games

  • Freezies courtesy of Norwood Swans

• 3:30 p.m. | Bicycle Parade

• 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Face Painting

• 3:30 p.m. | Live Music

• 4:00 p.m. | Dunk Tank

• 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Pick-Up Ball Hockey (Basketball court)

• 5:00 p.m. | Fire Truck pull

• Dusk | Fireworks

Cavan - Monaghan:

Cavan Monaghan Community Centre 986 County Rd 10, Millbrook. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The day will include bouncy castles, BBQ, cake, crafts, DJ, bike raffle and other prizes.

Havelock - Belmont - Methuen:

Parade starts on Oak st at 11 a.m. heading east on George St., Victoria, King and to the park for a BBQ.

Live music in the park by Kevin Whitney. Outdoor games for adults and kids beginning at 12:30. Roller Skating at The Havelock Community Centre from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction with all proceeds going to the families that lost their home to a fire in June.

Otonabee - South - Monaghan:

Parade begins at 10 a.m. at North Shore Public School and ends at OSM Fire Station 1. Refreshments and celebration will follow at the fire station.

Trent Hills:

Campbellford:

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. : Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Members of the Campbellford Rotary Club serve a pancake breakfast complete with pancakes, sausages and Watson's Maple Syrup to enjoy on them. $8 for adults 12 and over. $4 for children under 12. Special rate for a family of 4 is $20.

9 a.m. - Entertainment by Phoxy Music. Phil & Roxy are a husband and wife duo who call themselves Phoxy Music. Their warm harmonies are featured in a vast catalogue of music including original compositions and songs from the 1960’s on up.

Park Activities: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy children's activities in the park. Games, crafts, face painting, food booth, Blades of Glory demonstrations, bicycle obstacle course, Trent Hills Fire Department displays and more!

10 a.m. : Teddy Bear Parade led by Sparky the Fire Dog! Dress up your teddy bears and Celebrate Canada Day with a parade through Old Mill Park. New for 2022: Bike Parade- Decorate your bike for Canada Day! Following the parade stop by the Bike Action Trent Hills Booth for a bike check-up and try out the bicycle obstacle course.

10:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents Challenge the Knight. "Challenge a Knight" pits very brave and very young wanna-be sword fighters vs our amazing and Battle hardened Knights in an ultimate showdown.

11:30 a.m. : Blades of Glory presents the Knight Duel. Cheer for your favourite warriors as they fight toward victory in this blood-pumping medieval combat.

12 p.m. : Official Ceremonies with greetings from dignitaries; Singing of O’Canada and Serving of Canada Day cupcakes.

Warkworth:

Warkworth's Canada Celebration starts July 1 at 11 a.m. Lots of great performers playing lots of great tunes for you, and as always the Trent Hills Firefighters will be cooking up delicious hot dogs for you and the Warkworth Community Service Club will have all kinds of delicious snacks for everyone, and a Jumpy Castle for the kids! ALL of this is free. Hope to see you in the patch and in Warkworth at the Old Mill Park this week! The festivities start at 11 a.m.

Hastings:

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Hastings Fire Station Open House. Stop by Station 2 in Hastings for an open house. BBQ, hot dogs and drinks. See the trucks, and talk with firefighters.

1 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 BBQ

4 p.m. - Canada Day Parade: Celebrate Canada Day with the annual parade. Decorated bikes & wagons, old cars and floats are welcome to participate. Route along Front Street to begin at the Pavilion.

Following the Parade - The Singing of O Canada will be led by Adrianna Hopman at the Gazebo. Hopman is a 15 yr old Country Singer, Recording Artist and Songwriter.

6 p.m. - Live Entertainment at the Gazebo.

8:30 p.m. - Hastings Legion Branch 106 Dance (upstairs). Watch the fireworks from the patio.

Dusk - Award-winning Fireworks Display brought to you by the Trent Hills Firefighters. Please be generous when you see Firefighters and volunteers passing the boot for donations to support the fireworks display.

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