PtboPic: Sign That It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
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Yes, Egg Nog is already being sold down at Kawartha Dairy.
[Photo by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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COIN Hosting "The Mangy Moggy" Bicycle Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser For United Way
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On October 15th, Community Opportunity & Innovation Network (COIN) is hosting a United Way fundraiser in the form of a bicycle scavenger hunt.
The Mangy Moggy is for avid cyclists, commuters, Sunday-afternoon-cyclists, and families. Meet at Millenium Park at 2 p.m. that day, and the hunt starts at 3 p.m.
Sign up in teams of 4 for their Poker Run, or as an individual for the faster paced Alley Cat Race.
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Head Of The Trent Is This Weekend
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A sign that Fall is upon us is when it's time for Head of the Trent, which is held this weekend. This annual regatta was started by the founder of the Trent University Rowing Club, Chris Leach, back in 1971 and has been a much anticipated event each year since. Check out the schedule of events or visit their Facebook page.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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Bedouin Soundclash Rock The Venue This Friday, Sam Roberts Band Rock It November 11th
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Here's Video Of Sloan Performing At The Venue Last Week
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10th Annual Doors Open Peterborough Is This Weekend
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This weekend (September 24th and 25th), local venues will have their doors open especially for you to enjoy the 10th year of Doors Open Peterborough.
This year, they have chosen a theme of "Peterborough: The Participation City," which highlights our city's keen interest in sports by showcasing many of the venues where such activities take place.
Take a look at this year's featured sites and enjoy this unique opportunity to be able to go behind-the-scenes.
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PtboPics: Pride Parade 2011 In Downtown Peterborough
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Photo: Julie Morris
Photo: Evan Holt
Photo: Julie Morris
Photo: Evan Holt
Photo: Julie Morris
Photo: Evan Holt
Photo: Julie Morris
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And here is some video from the parade:
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PtboPics: A Day In The Life Of Jay Scotland at CHEX
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Peterborough Theatre Guild Kicks Off New Season Friday Night
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The Peterborough Theatre Guild opens their new season on Friday night with Storm Warning, a comedy/drama/mystery that takes place at a cottage on Pigeon Lake in 1953. For a full list of their 2011/2012 line-up, check out their Playbill. Tickets for all performances are $18/Adult, $16/Seniors and $10/Students.
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What To Do In The Patch This Weekend
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The signs of Fall are upon us: cooler temperatures, crisp air, and leaves starting to turn colour and fall. There is an abundance of happenings in the Patch this weekend so be sure to enjoy!
Friday:
The Attic presents Rue Guy, Levon, Roboteyes, 10 p.m., $5, 19+
Showplace Performance Centre presents International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce, 7 p.m.
Pirate Radio Showcase Night at Market Hall, Doors open at 7 p.m.
Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street
Saturday:
Peterborough Farmers' Market, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Morrow Park
Hutchison House Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 270 Brock Street
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, 9 a.m. - noon, Rogers' Cove
Green Eyewear celebrates 2nd year of business, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 374 George Street [Related Post]
Taste of Downtown presented by the DBIA, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charlotte Street between George & Aylmer
Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street
Trent Valley Archives Open House, noon - 2 p.m. 567 Carnegie Avenue
Peterborough Pride Parade, 2 p.m. Starting from City Hall - 500 George Street
Sunday:
Terry Fox Run, 8 a.m. - noon, Nicholls' Oval [Related Post]
Purina Walk for Dog Guides, noon, Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street
Do at the Zoo Two, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Riverview Park and Zoo [Related Post]
Also, be sure to check out many of the Artsweek Peterborough festivities offered over the weekend.
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