Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration is hosting a photo contest in which you can send a maximum of three photos showcasing "Peterborough as a Welcoming Community." Photos can be sent up until May 15, 2011 to ppcii.ptbo@gmail.com.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student
Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors
Jane's Walk - Jackson Park Walking Tour, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
YWCA Freedom Walk, Nicholl's Oval, 10 a.m.
Peterborough Wellness Expo, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $5
Peterborough Memorial Centre presents Charley Pride, 3 p.m. Tickets $66.50-76.50
Jane's Walk - Downtown Brick Work, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student
Chasing Darkness at Market Hall, 8 p.m., $18 adult/$12 Students or Seniors
Peterborough Roller Derby Fundraiser - Raise Hell, The Red Dog, Tickets $10/in advance, $12/at the door [Related Link]
Jane's Walk - Peterborough: A River Runs Through It, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Our Space Benefit, Trentwinds International Centre, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets $10 or 2 for $15
Jane's Walk - A Walk Through the Auburn, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels presented by The Peterborough Theatre Guild, Showplace Performance Centre, 2 p.m. Tickets $25/Adults, $22/Senior, $15 Student
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Congrats to the Women's Business Network of Peterborough, which celebrated its 50th Anniversary last night at The Venue.
Hosts for the evening were WBN's Co-chairs Amy Simpson & Jocasta Boone
Jocasta gives us a walk through the decades and the rise of women's rights and influences
A look back at the beginning of the WBN
Jocasta Boone wins the Member of the Year award
Keynote speaker and fiddler Natalie MacMaster
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With approximately 135 fabulous art pieces up for grabs, Artspace must be the place to be on Saturday night. This annual fundraiser, with the support of members and artists from the area, is a great chance to grab something original and striking, while also benefiting this awesome space.
Billed as "What Happens At Artspace Stays At Artspace", this night is always a blast to the spring scene, and Saturday night should be no different. Contributing artists include prints by George Rabb and Peter Barron, mixed media by Shannon Taylor, works in glass by Paul Oldham, and paintings by the likes of John Climenhage, Micky Renders and Lyall Brownlee.
Musical variety is on the agenda, as well as a roulette wheel which will be raffling prizes throughout the evening. Tickets are $100 for individuals (includes one artwork) or $150 for couples (includes one artwork) and are available from the Artspace website, or from the gallery.
The event kicks off at 7 p.m. and goes into the wee hours of the morning. Artspace is located at 378 Aylmer Street North, Unit 3. For more information, contact Artspace at 705-748-3883 or via email at gallery@artspace-arc.org.
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Juke Box Mania 2011, Trentwinds International Centre, 6 p.m.
Canadian Canoe Museum hosts "How to Weave a Woodland Pack Basket", 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
Ducks Unlimited presents Peterborough Chapter's 24th Annual "World's Largest Greenwing Gathering", 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trent Severn Waterway underneath the Peterborough Liftlocks
Trent University presents Spring Thaw Open House, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8th Annual Green Expo, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., $7/Adults, $5/Seniors, Free/Children Under 12
Peterborough Speedway kicks off their 2011 season, gates open at noon, first race at 6 p.m.
Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents East Meets West, Showplace Performance Centre, 8 p.m.
2011 Walk for Kids Help Phone, Jacksons Park, Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Hike for Hospice, Millenium Park, Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Silver Bean Café NOW OPEN for the season
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Check out Peterborough native Sarah Loucks' most recent music video, "Be As It Should", which was filmed in nearby Cavan. You can follow her on Twitter for news and upcoming tour dates.
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Over the weekend, Springkle brought together many talented local folks to showcase their craft. I came away with quite a few new items for myself—and some very early Christmas shopping is now complete.
Jackson Creek Press
Two Dishes Catering
Needles and Nest Design
Needles and Nest Design
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Last night at Titles Bookstore, two authors—Natalee Caple and Jonathan Bennett—read from their recently released books. The excerpts of poetry that were read from Natalee's The Semiconducting Dictionary (Our Strindberg) and Jonathan's Civil and Civic were both enlightening and humorous.
Natalee Caple
Jonathan Bennett
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Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., $6
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Nature, Culture & Resilient Communities, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $6
14th Annual Earth Day Jackson Creek Clean Up, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at the Monaghan Road entrance of Jackson Park
Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day
Chapters presents author Bruce Gravel for a book signing, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Community Living Peterborough presents the 2nd Annual Spring Spectacular, Peterborough Square, 7 p .m. -11 p.m. Tickets $50
Folk Under the Clock presents Ron Sexsmith, Market Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets $35
Peterborough Field Naturalists presents Spring Wildlife Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at the Zoo for location details
Millenium Park Clean Up 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet at the Boat House next to the Silver Bean Cafe
2011 Peterborough MS Walk, Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:45 a.m. at St. Peter's Secondary School
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6
Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day
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Even though I just missed being born in the Seventies—I was born in 1980—I was delighted to check out the Bellbottom Days exhibit on at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (see the pics in this post from the exhibit). Did you know Peterborough Square opened its doors on May 1st, 1975? Did you know Pop Rocks were tested right here in Peterborough? Were you one of the teens "Scooping the Loop" around George and Water Streets, or could you be found at the Windsor Hotel, better known today as the Pig's Ear?
Photo courtesy Peterborough Museum & Archives
If you would like to learn more or take a '70s trip down memory lane, the Bellbottom Days display is a must-see. It is on until May 15th.
The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on weekend and holidays. The exhibit is free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
[Peterborough Museum & Archives]
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