Learn All About Trees By Taking Tree Identification Workshop At Ecology Park This Sunday

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Educating yourself about the many aspects of nature that exist around us can allow full appreciation of the important role nature plays in our daily lives. With this in mind, Peterborough Green-Up is giving the community the opportunity to learn more about our local trees through a Tree Identification Workshop to be held this Sunday (August 14th), from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ecology Park.

Park coordinator and gardening expert Cathy Dueck will lead the workshop, and help participants identify local trees and discuss their importance in our gardens and urban forest. The workshop is free of charge, and runs rain or shine. For more info on the Tree Identification Workshop, or Ecology Park, ring Cathy Dueck at 705.745.3238 ext. 212.


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TVOKids "Don't Sit Still" Tour In Peterborough This Saturday At Lansdowne Place

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TVOKids is currently on tour with their "Don't Sit Still" show, and will be making a stop this Saturday (August 13th) at Lansdowne Place. The presentation is to encourage young people to live active lifestyles and to eat healthy. Presented by EatRight Ontario, the event will be filled with plenty of energetic dance moves and catchy tunes. The show begins at 4 p.m. and is free of charge.  

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Canadian Blood Services Educating Public About Need To Donate

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During the busy summer season, Canadian Blood Services are continuously encouraging donations of any blood type. Only 3.5 percent of the population give blood. In Peterborough, we have a permanent clinic located at 55 George Street, as well as various mobile clinics located throughout the city. Please call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.

On Labour Day weekend, "The Mayor Daryl Bennett Blood Drive" will be taking place as he campaigns for Peterborough to "Rally Together to Save Lives."

More here on Canadian Blood Services in this CHEX Newswatch report from last night:

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Peterborough Public Library Celebrates 100 Years With Writing Contest "Telling Our Stories"

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Peterborough Public Library, in celebration of their 100th Anniversary, is hosting a writing contest titled "Telling Our Stories." The deadline for submissions is September 23rd.  The focus of the entry must be based upon how the library has influenced, affected, or inspired you in some way. For those that may need help with their writers' block, there will be a workshop held on Monday, September 12th from 10 a.m. to noon.

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PtboPics: Another Habitat For Humanity Build Gets Underway

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The official groundbreaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity's upcoming builds on Jane Street in Peterborough took place Friday afternoon. These two homes will be built in part by Kenner Collegiate's new Senior Youth Build Program, and Habitat will also be offering many Women Build days in the fall due to the huge success of the program from their most recent build on Towerhill Road.  If you are interested in volunteering, click here for info.

 

Sandra and her three daughters Estefany, Michelle and Nicole are ready to begin the build for their home

Eager to be homeowners, Nyssa and Dennis with their children Madalyn and Caleb

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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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Feel-Good Story Of Week: 11-Year-Old Peterborough Girl Ashley Stinson Gets A New Heart

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Peterborough's 3 Loonies Will Live On With One Of The 3 To Be Replaced

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You Can Help Shape Peterborough's Cultural Map By Taking Survey

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From now until August 15th, you have been invited to help plan the City's Cultural Map. Visit the city's website to find the "Culture Lives Here" survey. For print versions of the survey, you can stop by City Hall's reception desk. For further information, visit the "Culture Lives Here" Facebook page or contact the Arts, Culture, and Heritage division at 705-742-7777, Ext. 1442.

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Video: These Two Peterborough Men Played Tennis For 24 Hours Straight

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