Trent-Severn Waterway Will Open In Time For Long Weekend
/The Trent-Severn Waterway will open on Friday, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.
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Lang Pioneer Village Set To Open For Its 55th Season
/Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be opening for its 55th season on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
Following two years of altered programming due to COVID, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be resuming regular programming as the 2022 season launches.
The Village will once again be filled with costumed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades and pastimes of local settlers and First Nations in the 1800s, and farm animals will return to pastures and pens.
The Museum’s 2022 season will also see the return of many popular special events including the Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show, the Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show, Village by Lanternlight, Applefest, Historic All Hallows’ Eve and Christmas by Candlelight.
The launch of a new event, “Tying the Knot” – Early Wedding Traditions, which has been delayed due to COVID, will take place this August. This event will focus on 19th-century wedding traditions and how they have shaped practices of today.
Also launching this season is the Museum’s new permanent exhibit, Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come From. This exhibit serves as an orientation for visitors upon arrival to contextualize the settlement story and the major impacts that settlement had on the local Indigenous population.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming our visitors back,” said Museum Operations Manager, Elizabeth King. “It is exciting to return to living history programming – with live demonstrations, hands-on activities and people moving about in our buildings and roadways.”
Visitors may still purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-villagemuseum.myshopify.com/, though it is not required. Purchasing admission in advance for special events is strongly recommended to allow for faster processing upon arrival.
The Village is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays from May 24 to June 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday from Father’s Day to Labour Day weekend.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+), $5 for youths (ages 5-14), free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $30 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 5-14. Special event pricing varies. For more information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
City To Distribute Trees For Canopy Conservation On Saturday
/The City of Peterborough will host “Trees for Canopy Conservation” on Saturday at Beavermead Park.
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The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will feature information and activities that focus on the importance of trees and their role in mitigating climate change:
GreenUP’s Ecology Park will deliver presentations on how to plant trees and provide them ongoing care and maintenance;
4RG will present information on the value of trees and how they help with climate change with interactive tables, as well as a ribbon tree display to learn more about different types of trees;
Children’s activities include Glen Caradus’s Paddling Puppeteer show and a craft table with tree-themed activities;
Camp Kawartha will have an interactive table; and
The Sacred Water Circle will provide a First Nations perspective and drumming.
As part of the event, the City will be distributing 300 trees to property owners who previously registered for the free tree giveaway on April 21.
Registered residents are reminded to arrive at their scheduled time and have their registration confirmation with them in either electronic or printed format. Please note that all the trees were spoken for on the opening day of registration, and trees will only be given to residents who are registered.
The trees are intended to offset the loss of healthy trees that are removed each year, and help grow the urban canopy
“We’re excited to launch the City’s first Trees for Canopy Conservation,” said Councillor Kim Zippel, Chair of the City’s Environment and Climate Change portfolio. “Urban forest renewal helps to mitigate many of the societal challenges faced by cities, and is key to conserving and improving biodiversity, sequestering carbon, cooling and filtering our air, and reducing flood risk. Plus, a healthy urban canopy provides an environment that is good for our mental and physical wellbeing.”
Peterborough Fire Services Reminds Residents Open Air Burning Not Permitted
/Peterborough Fire Services reminds residents that open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code.
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Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not approved appliances for open air fires.
Fire bowls, fire-pit tables and barbeques that burn propane or natural gas are examples of permitted appliances, as long as they are TSSA approved.
“Open-air burning poses a significant risk of fire spreading as well as related health concerns from the smoke,” said Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger. “Even the smell of smoke can cause breathing difficulties in adults and children.”
Splash Pads Are Open In The City Of Peterborough As It Warms Up For Summer
/Splash pads in City parks are open for the season.
Rogers Cove Splash Pad. Photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.
The splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. They are located at:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard
The splash pad at Nicholls Oval park is temporarily closed for maintenance, and expected to open later this spring.
“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way. The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families during the warmer weather. Play safe and have fun,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, the Chair of Council’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation portfolio.
Residents are reminded to follow Peterborough Public Health’s recommendations based on the local COVID-19 Risk Index.
Wading pools in City parks will be opened later in June when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until the City’s lifeguard program starts on June 25.
Information on the City’s beaches, wading pools and splash pads is online at peterborough.ca/splash.
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Cross Cut Exhibit at Lang Pioneer Village Museum Celebrates Rural Ontario Folk Songs
/Lang Pioneer Village Museum is hosting a new exhibition entitled Cross Cut: Traditional Ontario Folk Songs Revisited from May 24 to June 4 in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (PCAHB).
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An opening reception launching a songbook, double CD and exhibition under the title “Cross Cut” will be taking place on May 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the PCAHB with artist Rob Niezen, Dr. Allan Kirby and a performance by traditional music group Backwoodsmen.
Musician and music historian Dr. Allan Kirby, visual artist Rob Niezen and traditional music group Backwoodsmen selected and revisited just shy of two dozen folk songs from rural Ontario. They created contemporary arrangements and adapted lyrics, resulting in a double CD and an illustrated songbook.
The songbook presents the songs with lyrics and chord progressions, an introduction by Dr. Allan Kirby, and Rob Niezen’s linocuts reflecting on the narrative of the songs with a contemporary perspective by applying the concept of ‘crosscutting’
As part of the exhibit, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be hosting “Artist on Site” days with Rob Niezen from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 30, May 24 and June 4. Neizen will be at Lang Pioneer Village Museum to discuss the Cross Cut exhibit and display his linocuts.
Doors Open Peterborough Is Back After Two Years Of Virtual Events
/After two years presenting virtually, Doors Open Peterborough is welcoming visitors into buildings once again, on May 7.
Inside PCVS. Photo courtesy of Doors Open Peterborough.
This annual, free event gives gives the community a chance to see inside buildings not normally open to the public.
On May 7, five buildings will open to the public and three walking tours will be offered. This year’s event is being sponsored by the Peterborough & Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR).
“PKAR is sponsoring Doors Open because we value the opportunity for our community to discover hidden architectural gems, be inspired by our heritage and to see behind some doors that are rarely open to the public,” said Kate Kidd, PKAR president.
The theme of this years event is “design and adaptive reuse”, buildings included will be Y Lofts, Peterborough Collegiate, Peterborough Theatre Guild, King George Public School and the Peterborough Museum and Archives.
Themes for the walking tours include the 1916 Quaker Oats fire and explosion; the repurposing of buildings in the block at the top of Hunter Street East; and the civic buildings surrounding Confederation Square.
Most sites will require visitors to wear masks while exploring the interiors.
For more information, visit the Doors Open Peterborough web page: www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/peterborough. An interactive map of the sites is also available: http://maps.peterborough.ca/DOP2022.
Things To Do This Easter Weekend
/As the long weekend approaches, businesses and organizations have fun planned for the whole family in Peterborough and surrounding areas.
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The Riverview Park and Zoo is open all weekend from 8:30 a.m. - dusk.
Saturday:
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
Peterborough Square
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sip & Shop at Downeyville Hall
340 St Luke’s Road, Lindsey
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$5 Admission
Shop local vendors while sipping a drink and snacking.
Easter Egg Hunt in the garden at the Keene Little Theatre
10 a.m.
$1 entry fee. Pre registration in encouraged.
Bring a basket
Hastings Easter Egg Hunt
97 Elgin St, Trent Hills
12 p.m. Sharp. Donations welcome.
Bring a basket.
Sunday:
All Saints Peterborough Giant Easter Egg Hunt
235 Rubidge Street
Easter Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
Egg Hunt: 11:30 a.m.
Peterborough Petes vs. Kingston Frontenacs
Peterborough Memorial Centre
3:05 p.m.
Urban Hike Peterborough
Begins at Silver Bean Café
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This standing weekly meeting is meant to give people the chance to safely meet new people outside.
Monday:
Keep the County Clean Challenge
Beginning of the week long clean up challenge hosted by Northumberland County.
Residents are asked to register online at https://arcg.is/1Xv8Lf to share where you plan to clean ahead of time, and then report back where you left your filled bags or sharp or bulky items.
City of Peterborough Discourages Use of Wet Sports Fields
/With the snow melting and warmer weather approaching, the City of Peterborough has asked users to stay off natural sports fields until further notice announced Tuesday.
A soccer field in Beavermead Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
