Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink Opening This Saturday
/The ice skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square is opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
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Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink to Open This Week
/The City of Peterborough has announced that the public ice skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square is scheduled to open later this week.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This week’s snowfall may affect ice-making at the Square, potentially delaying the opening of the outdoor rink according to the City.
Skating at Quaker Foods City Square is free. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A portable washroom is located on site, and heated washrooms are located nearby at the Peterborough Public Library during its regular operating hours.
Rink users are asked to follow all posted skating rink rules. Skates must be worn at all times. Speed and figure skating, organized hockey and the use of sticks and pucks are not permitted. CSA-approved helmets are required for children six years and under and children under 10 must be actively supervised by a person 16 years or older. No food or drink is permitted on the ice.
Mobility Aids, sledge devices and approved skating aids are permitted. The City urges those in need of assistance to contact on-site staff.
Parking is available at the King Street Parking Garage, 202 King St., and along King and Charlotte streets. Free two-hour holiday parking is available at all municipal parking spaces, including municipal parking lots and garages, until Dec. 31. Free two-hour parking is sponsored by Wolfe Lawyers. Any parking fees paid during the holidays will be donated to Kawartha Food Share.
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Quaker Foods City Square to Hold Third-Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony This Friday Evening
/Quaker Foods City Square is getting a little brighter as the community is invited to the third-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square on Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photo courtesy ofthe Peterborough DBIA.
Put on by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and the City of Peterborough, the event features family-friendly activities, festive entertainment and local vendors.
Attendees can browse goods from local makers, enjoy hot chocolate and BeaverTails pastries, and celebrate with live DJ entertainment throughout the evening.
“The tree lighting has become a cherished gathering point for our community to kick off the holiday season,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. “There is something very special about gathering together downtown on a December evening to enjoy local treats and warm drinks, discover unique gifts from our businesses, take in the music and watch the tree light up downtown with your neighbours.”
Mayor Jeff Leal will light the tree at 5:30 p.m. The event will also feature the return of the illuminated ‘Peterborough’ sign.
“The tree lighting ceremony is a wonderful reminder of the warmth, connection and generosity that define our City,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I invite everyone to join us at Quaker Foods City Square as we come together to share in the holiday spirit, celebrate one another and welcome a season filled with light and hope.”
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Toronto Blue Jays Watch Parties To Be Held at Quaker Foods City Square Starting Saturday
/The City of Peterborough is cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays with a World Series watch party at the Quaker Foods City Square starting on Saturday and for the duration of the postseason.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Events on Saturday will take place rain or shine with a live stream of the game beginning at 8 p.m., following Halloween in the Booro festivities already planned throughout downtown Peterborough. The World Series Watch Party is being organized by the Peterborough DBIA, with the City of Peterborough providing financial support for the screen, sound and servicing to the Park.
“Downtown Peterborough is at its best when people come together to celebrate and connect,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. “We're thrilled to partner with the City of Peterborough to host these community watch parties for the Toronto Blue Jays as they advance to the World Series. This is a wonderful example of how downtown can serve as a place where people come together to share in special moments of excitement, pride and celebration.”
The public square on Charlotte Street will feature a mega screen live-streaming the game as the Toronto Blue Jays compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the World Series Championship. Snacks, vendors, and a ‘The Boro’ merchandise booth will be available. Free parking is available after 6 p.m. along the street and in the adjacent King Street Parkade.
“We’re looking forward to joining communities across Canada in cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays in a proudly Peterborough way – surrounded by community in downtown’s Quaker Foods City Square,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “I encourage community members and visitors to don their blue and white and mark this historic sports moment as we watch the Jays compete to become World Series Champions.”
Fans are asked to bring their own chairs, blankets and dress for the weather. All attendees are encouraged to wear their blue and white and/or or Blue Jays apparel while cheering for the team.
World Series Watch Parties are planned at the Quaker Foods City Square for Game 3 on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. Additional watch parties are scheduled for games five to seven, depending on the results of the first four games.
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Quaker Foods City Square Has Mobile Water Station Available During Extreme Heat
/The City of Peterborough’s PTBO H2O mobile drinking water station is available at Quaker Foods City Square for people to access water during the current heat event, announced on Tuesday.
File photo.
It is available from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. this week, Tuesday through Thursday and next week, Monday through Thursday.
It is equipped with eight drinking fountains and eight water bottle refill stations. The unit is filled daily with 1,400 litres of municipal tap water.
The Water Services Division of the City of Peterborough operates the mobile drinking water station. It is regularly rented out for community events and can be deployed for public access to drinking water.
Water Refill Stations
Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at City facilities in the following locations:
Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St.
Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr.
Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.
Beavermead Park washroom facilities, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.
Rogers Cove washroom facilities, 131 Maria St.
Water bottles can also be refilled inside the following City facilities during hours of operation:
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.
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Film Selected For Canada Day Movie Night
/The City of Peterborough’s poll for the free Canada Day Movie Night has selected Fly Away Home as the feature film, held at Quaker Foods City Square on June 30.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
A total of 500 votes were cast to select the film for the City of Peterborough’s Canada Day Outdoor Movie Night. Fly Away Home was the winner with 217 votes.
Other options included The Legend of Sarila, Kayak to Klemtu and Cheaper by the Dozen. Each movie has a Canadian connection through cast and crew, filming location, or theme. The poll was open from June 9 to June 13.
Quaker Foods will provide snacks and treats for the evening, and the City will offer free popcorn. Movie-goers are encouraged to arrive by 8 p.m. as supplies are limited.
The City reminds movie-watchers to bring an outdoor chair and water.
The movie night will kick off the Canada Day festivities on June 30 at dusk (around 9 p.m.). The City is asking residents to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to settle in. Free popcorn is handed out before the show.
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Public Asked to Select Film For Canada Day Movie Night
/The City of Peterborough asks the community to vote for a film for the free Canada Day Movie Night at Quaker Foods City Square.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The movie night will kick off the Canada Day festivities on June 30 at dusk (around 9 p.m.). The City is asking residents to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to settle in. Free popcorn is handed out before the show.
The following are the film choices:
The Legend of Sarila
An animated adventure set in the Arctic, this film follows three Inuit teens on a quest to find the legendary land of Sarila to save their starving clan.
Featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer and Geneviève Bujold, it's Canada's first 3D animated feature film.
Kayak to Klemtu
A heartfelt drama about 14-year-old Ella, who embarks on a 500-kilometre kayak journey to her ancestral home in British Columbia to take a stand against a proposed pipeline project.
A heartfelt Canadian production rooted in environmental justice and Indigenous resilience.
Cheaper by the Dozen
A comedy about Tom and Kate Baker, who juggle their careers and raising 12 children. Though not a Canadian film, the director Shawn Levy was born in Canada and is a citizen of both Canada and the United States.
Fly Away Home
After losing her mother, a young girl helps orphaned geese learn to migrate south. Filmed partly in Ontario and starring Canadian actress Anna Paquin, this inspiring story is based on real events.
The poll is available online, with voting closing on Friday at 4 p.m.
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City's Dance the Boro Project Selected For My Main Street Community Activator Initiative
/The City of Peterborough’s Dance the Boro project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator initiative and received support to make enhancements to Quaker Foods City Square and offer free community dance classes in downtown Peterborough.
File Photo.
Dance the Boro, held Friday evenings and Saturday mornings from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19 at Quaker Foods City Square, encouraged the community to come downtown for an hour of fun, dance and connection.
“Bringing people downtown for fun, interactive events like Dance the Boro transforms public spaces into shared spaces where residents of all ages can connect, move and celebrate community,” said Alex Bierk and Joy Lachica, Town Ward Councillors in a joint statement. “These experiences are what make our city thrive and our downtown shine.”
Support from My Main Street was used to make permanent enhancements at Quaker Foods City Square. Improvements included a portable stage, benches, planters, removable bollards, bike racks, and outdoor speakers, all designed to enrich the visitor experience while driving traffic to main streets and contributing to the community's economic vitality.
My Main Street is built on the principle of supporting community economic development and creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods that will enhance the overall quality of life for residents while promoting sustainable and inclusive community development.
"Dance the Boro demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives that breathe new life into our downtown spaces,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. “We're proud to support free events like these that provide opportunities for people of all ages to experience what makes our downtown a unique and inviting gathering place for all.”
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Quaker Foods City Square to Hold Tree Lighting Ceremony This Saturday
/Quaker Foods City Square is becoming a hub for the holidays and community as for a second straight year, they are hosting a tree-lighting ceremony and market event on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
The City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will partner to host this year's event.
“Quaker Foods City Square has become a winter downtown destination for locals and visitors alike where people can come together and enjoy getting active with a skate on the outdoor rink,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The return of the tree and the illuminated ‘PTBO’ sign creates a perfect backdrop for festive fun, and I look forward to celebrating the season with the community.”
“The tree lighting ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square is a great way to bring our community together to celebrate the season during one of the most exciting times of year in Downtown Peterborough,” said Nour Mazloum, Peterborough DBIA executive director. "We're excited to partner with the City of Peterborough to host this event with skating, music and festive treats, while showcasing all that downtown Peterborough has to offer.”
Tree lighting ceremony activities include:
Official opening of the outdoor rink (weather dependent) with Learn to Skate programming from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Open Skate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Live DJ playing upbeat and family-friendly music
Giant board games from the Boardwalk Board Game Lounge
Kids activities including colouring pages and photo opportunities with Peterborough Petes’ mascot Roger
Merchandise and gift cards for sale from The Boro, as well as Petes’ merchandise from downtown retailer Rawscoe’s Sports Collectibles
Downtown vendors with food and beverage items available for purchase including hot chocolate from The Vanilla Room, beverages from BOBO Tea, and cookies and treats from The Chill Desire and Em and Oms Cookies
Peterborough Regional Health Centre presents promoting “The Sharing Tree” holiday fundraising campaign
Free skate sharpening by Runner’s Life
The tree-lighting will take place at 6 p.m. when Mayor Leal will turn on the lights.
The event also kicks off the outdoor skating season in the Square. Depending on weather conditions, the refrigerated skating rink is anticipated to be open through the winter months.
City staff are currently preparing the site and monitoring conditions to ensure safe ice.
Parking is available on-street or at the King Street Parkade, which is adjacent to the square.
Free two-hour holiday parking is available at all downtown municipal parking spaces, including on-street parking, municipal parking lots, the King Street Parking Garage and the Simcoe Parking Garage until Dec.31.
Wolfe Personal Injury Lawyers sponsored the parking initiative with all voluntary parking fees going towards Kawartha Food Share.
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Quaker Foods City Square's Skating Rink has Opened For the Season
/The City of Peterborough has opened the skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
