Visit Lang Pioneer Village By Lantern Light This Fall
/Lang Pioneer Village will be illuminated by lantern light for the annual Village by Lantern Light event on Sept. 16 and 17.
Photo by Elizabeth King.
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Canadian Canoe Museum Will Hang Up It's Paddles After Labour Day In Preparation Of The Big Move To A New Location
/Labour Day weekend will be the publics last chance to visit the Canadian Canoe Museum at its Monaghan Road location, before they lock the doors on Tuesday in preparation for the Museum's upcoming move to their new waterfront museum.
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"It will be bittersweet to see visitors walk through our red doors one final time," said executive director Carolyn Hyslop. "This building holds more than 25 years' worth of memories and has served us well, allowing us to grow and evolve into the dynamic museum we are today. That said, closing our current location marks a significant milestone in our project timeline and brings us one step closer to the water's edge. We are all looking forward to moving into a purpose-built facility on the water, which will allow us to expand our offerings in ways that are not possible here at 910 Monaghan Road."
The CCM will reopen next summer at its new facility, designed by local Lett Architects Inc, on the shores of Little Lake, located at 2077 Ashburnham Drive.
The five-acre site of the new museum will provide stunning west-facing views of Little Lake, a connection to the Trans Canada Trail and is surrounded by public parks. It will become a vibrant community space for outdoor activities and the Museum's canoeing and outdoor programs and events.
The two-storey, 65,000 square foot building will feature an integrated Collection Hall that allows for 100 percent of the collection to be on display, a brand-new suite of exhibits, a lakefront events and education space, an artisan and canoe building studio for hands-on learning, a library and research room, and a café with a fireplace and outdoor terrace.
Supporting this move to the water's edge is a $40 million capital campaign, and financial support from governmental partners, including the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the City of Peterborough, and the County of Peterborough, alongside lead donor, The Weston Family Foundation. To learn more about the new museum or make a donation in support of the campaign, visit canoemuseum.ca/new-museum.
The CCM will be open for one final visit until Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Two-Day Music Festival Launching Downtown Peterborough Labour Day Weekend
/Labour Jam Weekend, a free, two-day music festival celebrating local talent in downtown Peterborough will take place on September 2 and 3.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.
Labour Jam Weekend will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.
The free outdoor concert series will be hosted at the Peterborough Square Courtyard from 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 - 9 p.m. on Saturday.
“We are thrilled to be presenting Labour Jam Weekend in our newly renovated courtyard at the Peterborough Square, '' said Cheryl McQueen, Property Manager of Peterborough Square. “We have always envisioned the courtyard as a bustling community space and outdoor concert venue. Labour Jam Weekend will be the first big music event at the courtyard, and we couldn’t be more excited to host.”
Festival goers are asked to bring their own chair or blanket to Labour Jam Weekend. The festival will run rain or shine except in the event of thunderstorms.
Weekend line-up:
September 2, from 2 -9 p.m.
· Washboard Hank & Pineapple Frank (Bluegrass)
· The Fabulous Tonemasters with Bridget Foley (Blues)
· The Hippy Chicks (Rock)
· Evangeline Gentle (Folk/Pop)
· Blue Hazel (Folk/Country/Alt Rock)
· Lindsay Barr (Pop/Rock)
September 3 from 3 - 9 p.m.
· The Griddle Pickers (Bluegrass)
· Carling Stephen (Jazz)
· Hillary Dumoulin (Folk)
· Dylan Ireland (Folk/Pop/Rock)
· Melissa Payne (Folk)
“The last two years have deepened my gratitude for every live performance that comes my way, especially opportunities such as this one that involve performing for my community,” said local musician Evangeline Gentle.
For more information check out the festival's Eventbrite page online for details or follow @TheBoroPtbo on Instagram for festival news and content.
City Of Peterborough Fall Fun Guide Now Available Online
/The City of Peterborough Fall Fun Guide, which features city-run programs, is now available online.
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Residents can browse the guide for City-run recreational and leisure programs and services available this fall for people of all ages and abilities online at www.peterborough.ca/FunGuide.
The online guide features City-run programs at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, community arenas, Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough Museum and Archives and community parks, as well as programs delivered in partnership with community organizations.
Registration for fall instructional swimming or skating lessons, martial arts, dance, adult fitness and sports opens on August 31 at 7 a.m. Members at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre can register starting August 30 at 7 a.m.
Registration can be completed by phone 705-742-0050 or in person at Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr., or online at www.peterborough.ca/register.
For more information, residents can contact Recreation Services staff at 705-742-0050.
Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park
/Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.
Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best
First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.
The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.
The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.
I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.
Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.
On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.
In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.
The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/
Backwoodsmen Are Bringing Traditional Folk Music To Lang Pioneer Village Next Week
/Lang Pioneer Village will host an evening of traditional Ontario folk songs revisited by the Backwoodsmen on August 26.
Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
The Backwoodsmen will be live in concert in the Jacquard Loom Interpretive Centre at Lang Pioneer Village Museum performing contemporary arrangements of some of the province’s traditional folk songs. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm.
According to Lang Pioneer Village, Peterborough County has one of North America's richest folk-song traditions. Between 1929 and 1959, internationally recognized scholars documented more than 3,000 orally-transmitted folk songs in the region.
In 1958, Folkways Records of New York City released the first of ten vinyl recordings featuring Trent Valley singers and musicians. This little-known piece of local history is presented by the Backwoodsmen, who met playing traditional music as volunteers at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The quartet focuses on folk songs documented in eastern Ontario in the 1950s by song collector/scholar Edith Fowke.
Backwoodsmen is composed of Al Kirby on dobro and guitar, John Bird on recorders, banjo-ukulele and washboard, Rob Cory on guitar and harmonica, and artist Rob Niezen on guitar and mandolin. The group 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 historian and musician Dr. Allan Kirby, and Rob Niezen’s linocuts.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance on the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-villagemuseum.myshopify.com/.
Wedding Bells Are Ringing At Lang Pioneer Village As They Present Tying The Knot: Early Wedding Traditions
/Lang Pioneer Village will take visitors back in time with Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions, as they explore wedding traditions of the 19th century and the origins of practices then and now, on August 14.
19th century wedding. Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
The Museum’s best and most fashionable costumes will be on display throughout the village. Visitors may spot a few brides getting ready for their big day.
While strolling through the village, visitors can find out what would be in a traditional trousseau and experience a shivaree in the Fitzpatrick House.
They can learn about courting traditions such as love spoons at the Carpenter Shop and courting candles in the Blacksmith Shop.
Those what kind of wedding gift might you receive in the 1800s can find out at the Milburn House. While there, they will see demonstrations of bobbin lace making.
The day will also feature wedding folklore and superstitions as well as 19th-century bachelor and hen parties in the Keene Hotel.
There will be various events like live music and a tea party happening throughout the day.
Visitors are encouraged to dress up for the occasion in their old wedding gown, bridesmaid frock, suits and suspenders.
Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions, will take place on August 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14).
Visitors may purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop, but advance purchase is not required. For more information visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
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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.
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.
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
