Morrow Building Open As Temporary Shelter Until Friday

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Individuals experiencing homelessness can access a temporary shelter, open until Friday morning, at the Morrow Building. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The temporary shelter will be open nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. during its operational period. 

The temporary shelter will have 30 beds. It will supplement the traditional shelter network that includes 40 beds for men at Brock Mission, 12 beds for women at Cameron House, 30 beds for youth and families at YES emergency shelter as well as the homelessness services program that includes an overnight drop-in program for 45 people at Trinity Community Centre.

People experiencing homelessness who contact emergency shelters or Social Services to access shelter beds may be referred to the temporary shelter if beds are not available in the regular shelter network. 

Social Services assists people who are experiencing homelessness with accessing available services, including emergency shelter and housing programs. For assistance with emergency shelter, contact Social Services at 705-748-8830, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or after-hours emergency shelter services at 705-926-0096.

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The Flavour Festival Is April 28th At The Morrow Building

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The Flavour Festival is happening here in Peterborough on Sunday, April 28th at the Morrow Building.

From noon until 6 p.m., there will be Ontario and international wines, Ontario artisan beers, gourmet fares made locally, cooking demonstrations, seminars, art and music, and a butter tart taste off.

Tickets are $12, and can be purchased here in town at the Firehouse Gourmet and Colio Wines (at Sobeys), or on Eventbrite. And parking for the event is free.

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100 Mile Dinner To Support Local Farmers Held On July 22nd At Morrow Building

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The 2nd Community 100 Mile Dinner will be held on Sunday, July 22nd at 6 p.m. at the Morrow Building. Tickets sold out fast last year so be sure to pick yours up soon (see locations to purchase tickets on poster above) to guarantee a spot for this delicious dinner to support the Agricultural Society and our local farmers.

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So Now They Tell Us... The Flea Market At The Morrow Building Was Closed November 14, 2010

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There are still those that have been peeking into the Morrow Building on Saturday mornings wondering where the heck the Flea Market has gone. Well, we now finally have our answer as this notice is posted on the door:

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PtboPics: Saturday Farmer's Market Moves Outdoors For the Season

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[Peterborough and District Farmers Market]

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The 2010 Prosperity Trade Show is On Today in the Patch!

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From noon until 7:00 p.m. today, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is holding the 2010 Prosperity Trade Show. It is free to attend and is at the Morrow Building (map), just behind the Memorial Centre.

There will be booths from numerous local businesses, and door prizes throughout the day. This is a great chance to network with many biz owners.

The Chamber's Business After Hours will also be held today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the show.

Download the Trade Show .pdf to see all of the exhibitors.

[2010 Prosperity Trade Show]

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