In Case You Missed 'Em: Some of the Local Artist Profiles We've Run on PtboCanada

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Jay Scotland and Lois Tuffin Make Quite a Splash

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PtboCanada snapped these shots on the weekend of CHEX Newswatch weather anchor Jay Scotland and Peterborough This Week editor-in-chief Lois Tuffin on their way into the dunk tank as part of a fundraiser for Our Space.

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PtboPic: Australia's Jetty Road Performing At Lockside Today

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[photo submitted by Avery Morton]

[Jetty Road; Lockside's Sunday Summer Concert Series]

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PtboPic: There's Nothing Like a Night at the Peterborough Ex

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The Treasure Hunters Roadshow Is In the Patch Looking for Antiques

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The Treasure Hunters Roadshow has been set up this week at the Best Western Otonabee Inn and they're looking to purchase your antiques. These include precious metals, jewellery, antiques and toys from before 1965, and other rare finds. There has been tremendous interest from Peterborough citizens, and the lineups have kept them past their 6 p.m. close-up time. Today, rare finds were a Beatles tray and a Martin guitar. The Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. —words and pictures by Evan Holt


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Peterborough Astronomical Association Invites You to Armour Hill For Special Viewing

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Tonight (August 12th), the skies will light up as the Perseids meteor shower dances through the night sky. To help view this celestial show, the Peterborough Astronomical Association—a group of people who love space and viewing the night sky—is inviting folks up to Armour Hill (Asburnham Memorial Park) starting at 8 p.m. for a peek at this year's shower (let's hope there aren't any clouds, which will obscure the meteors). Although not necessary, there will be telescopes available to be able to see all the other wonders the night sky has to offer. The event is free. For more information on this event and about PAA, click here.  —Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor 

[photo via Peterborough Astronomical Association website]

[Peterborough Astronomical Association]

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Screening of "The Clean Bin Project" a Success

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Nearly every seat was occupied at the screening of The Clean Bin Project last night in the auditorium of The Peterborough Public Library. People sat attentive as they watched the journey of Jen and Grant over the 365 days of their project.

Laughter was heard throughout as the duo brought a great deal of wit and humour to their adventure as they worked through new and innovative ways to do the most simplest day-to-day tasks in a more environmentally, garbage-free approach. Shock was also seen on the faces of many as statistics on garbage and waste poured onto the screen that were just too heartbreaking to believe.

After the screening, the couple welcomed questions, comments and feedback from the audience. I would like to thank Jen and Grant for choosing Peterborough as one of their stops along their cycling journey across the country to get the word out, opening our eyes and reminding us of all the little things we could change in our day to day lives to make a little bit of a difference in the well-being and future of our planet.

For more information on the project, go to The Clean Bin Project Blog. And for local resources and advice, visit Peterborough Green-Up.  —Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor 

[Related: Must Watch: Peterborough Green-Up Presents "The Clean Bin Project"; The Clean Bin Project; Peterborough Green-Up]

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160th Anniversary of Little Lake Cemetery

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Despite the rain, it wasn't enough to keep the ghosts away at the 160th Anniversary of Little Lake Cemetery on the weekend. The well attended celebration, put on by the Trent Valley Archives and the Little Lake Cemetery Company, had actors portraying famous citizens at their own grave sites. Each "ghost" had a story to share of the life and times of those buried at the various sites.

At the chapel, there was also a ceremony to commemorate the occasion with speeches from the likes of Mayor Paul Ayotte (playing Peterborough's first Mayor, Thomas Benson).

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Peterborough Riverview Park & Zoo Holding Gala Celebration for its 75th Anniversary (And They Need Your Support!)

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Our fantastic zoo is holding a Gala celebration for its 75th Anniversary on the evening of Saturday, August 14th, which will include the opening of a new Butterfly Garden, a delicious selection of finger foods and refreshments, music and entertainment, and a silent auction featuring amazing artwork done by the zoo's own animals! Tickets for the Gala can be purchased at the Riverview Park & Zoo office and at the Zoo Snackbar.

The Gala will also be the kickoff for a fundraising Campaign to raise money for the construction of a Zoo Animal Healthcare Centre, which will provide a greatly needed facility for the treatment of sick or injured zoo animals. Proceeds from the Gala will help provide the necessary funds.

Our zoo is free of charge for the enjoyment of all, and contributes so much to the Peterborough and area community—and now the zoo needs the community's help and support. The Campaign Committee is hoping for a generous response from the public to help build this essential Zoo Animal Healthcare Centre.

For those who have questions about the Gala and/or wish to support the fundraising campaign, further information is available at the Park & Zoo office (705-748-9300).

[Riverview Park & Zoo; Riverview Park & Zoo 75th Anniversary Gala]

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Local Author Julie Kirkpatrick at Chapters for Book Signing of "The Camino Letters"

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Julie Kirkpatrick was at Chapters Friday night in Peterborough to autograph copies of her new book, The Camino Letters: 26 Tasks on the Way to Finisterre.

Julie is a local lawyer, practicing in Millbrook. In need of a break from law, she scheduled time off work while trying to make the best use of her daughter's unexpected spare time while in France. They decided to spend a month walking an old historic pilgrimage route through Spain called the Camino de Santiago. To satisfy Julie's thirst for knowledge, she decided to liven up the walk by mailing 26 of her friends asking them to provide her a daily task to complete. This whole adventure impacted her far more than she ever expected.

The book is a snapshot of her life, but is relatable to all as it is based on universal themes such as life, death, love and fear. Readers have conveyed to her that despite how it being such a personal story, they were able to make strong unique connections to it.

Julie will be at Chapters again today for signings (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), and her book launch is this evening in Millbrook. You can also read more about The Camino Letters on her blog.  —words and pictures by Evan Holt

[The Camino Letters]

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