Fireworks Display in Peterborough And Omemee On New Years Eve
/Peterborough and Omemee will ring in the new year with a fireworks display on Friday night.
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Get in the Christmas Spirit With a List of Holiday Markets in the Area
/Updated: 1:58 p.m. Nov. 26, 2021.
With Christmas just around the corner holiday craft markets are happening all over Peterborough.
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Modern Makers Holiday Market
Nov. 27, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Modern Makers Market (651 Chamberlain St.)
Indoor and outdoor market with vendors, food, Christmas trees and lights.
Holiday Market Open House
Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 617 Golf Course Rd, Douro-Dummer
With artists Thomas Aitken and Kate Hyde (Pottery), Coral Door Studio (Fibre Arts), Christy Haldane (Glass) and Bea Quarrie (Painting)
Pre Christmas Artisan Market
Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 23 Adelaide St. South, Lindsay
Featured artists include:
Clay Rituals - Sharon Robbins beautiful pottery, including mugs, garlic keepers, bowls and other items.
English Rose Photography - gorgeous greeting cards featuring Julie Walmsley's photography.
Battersbees - Sue Inkersell's honey and bee products
The Sweet Kitchen - Jen Arnold's baking and seasonal treats
Christmas Market and Snowflake Tea
Nov. 27 and 28. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St.)
The Hutchison House volunteers will host their annual Christmas market and Snowflake Tea. The market runs from 10 AM to 12 PM. Please note that there will be no Attic Treasures this year. There is a limit of four people in the sale room at one time.
Winter Creators Market
Nov. 28 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Douro Arena (2893, HWY 28, Douro)
Free admission, advent calendars and hot chocolate with over 30 local vendors.
Peterborough Museum & Archive Pop-Up Gift Shop
Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (270, George St. N)
Shop a unique selection of locally made gifts, as well as accessories and treasures. Free Festive gift wrap available. Cash and credit/debit accepted.
The Havelock Winter Market
Nov. 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (1 Ottawa St. E.)
A winter farmer and artisan market run by the Havelock Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Market
Dec. 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All Saints' Anglican Church (235 Rubidge St.)
Highlights include:
Lunchroom*, Bake Table, and Artisan Vendors
*those eating in the Lunchroom will need proof of full vaccination
Also, don't miss the Kids Corner, including a free gift table for children to select a gift for parents or caregivers.
To volunteer or sign up as vendor, email christmasmarket@allsaintspeterborough.org
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Buckhorn Festival of Trees Brings the Christmas Spirit to the Community Centre
/The Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting their annual Festival of Trees, starting on Sunday and invites visitors to get in the Christmas spirit in multiple ways.
The annual festival beginning on Sunday features 35 - 40 trees displayed inside the community centre. Trees have been sponsored by local families and businesses.
Tea and Tree days invite guests to admire the display while enjoying some tea and treats. These days will happen on Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Seating is limited to four people per table. This event requires pre registration and costs $10 per person.
Wine and Tree days are on Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
This event allows eight people per table and costs $18 per person. Charcuterie snacks will be served, drinks will be extra.
Tickets to both events must be purchased in advance by calling the BCC at 705-657-8833.
Tree Days are on Sunday , Nov. 28 and Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no admission fee.
At all three events gusts can purchase tickets for a chance to win Christmas décor.
The draw for the décor will take place on Dec. 13 with refreshments served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The draw will take place at 1:30 p.m.
In the spirit of Christmas the BCC is also hosting a wreath making workshop.
Participants will join professionals in making unique Christmas wreaths out of recycled window frames. Workshops are Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Cost is $15 and covers all materials. Space is limited. To register call 705-657-8833.
The BCC is also hosting an outdoor Country Christmas Party Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Register by Dec 1. 705-657-8833
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Remembrance Day Services in Peterborough County and Surrounding Areas
/Remembrance Day is on Thursday and the City of Peterborough, surrounding communities and townships are hosting both in person and online services to remember and honour veterans for their courage and service.
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The Royal Canadian Legion - Peterborough Branch 52 will hold a service at the Cenotaph in Confederation Square, with a moment of silence at 11 a.m. The service will be shorter due to the pandemic, but people are welcome to attend following public health guidelines including physical distancing.
Remembrance Day services will also be broadcast on YourTV Cogeco.
Douro-Dummer
To observe the complete Remembrance Day ceremony, as well as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Warsaw Cenotaph, view a pre-recorded video of the ceremony on the Township’s YouTube channel. The video will start at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. A link to the video on the Township YouTube channel will be provided ahead of Nov. 11.
Asphodel-Norwood
Norwood Cenotaph Service begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Cenotaph located at 42 Ridge Street, Norwood.
Westwood Remembrance Day Cenotaph Service begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Cenotaph in Westwood (beside the Library).
Keene
Thursday, 11 a.m. Keene Cenotaph (northwest corner of Heritage Line and County Road #2).
Due to COVID-19 the formal Remembrance Day Service will not be taking place this year. Council Members will be laying wreaths at the Keene Cenotaph. Residents, and Dignitaries are more than welcome to attend. Physical Distancing Guidelines will be adhered to – maintain 6ft apart, as well as the use of face coverings.
Lakefield
The Lakefield Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony will be live streamed on their Facebook Page. The Ceremony will start at 10:55.
Buckhorn
The Buckhorn Community Centre is hosting an in-person service on Wednesday (1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn). Service will be outside and begin at 1 p.m. Light lunch will be served after the ceremony with a limit of 75 people max. Those entering the BCC must adhere to the PPH guidelines.
Curve Lake
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph (872 Mississauga St, Wollaston)
National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa
The Ceremony will be live at the National War Memorial. Watch the ceremony live on The Royal Canadian Legion's Facebook page.
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The Hometown Hockey Roadshow is Coming to Lindsay
/Rogers Hometown Hockey is hitting center ice at the Lindsay Recreation Complex this Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets to this event are free and can be reserved here.
Attendees can expect COVID-friendly events like hockey-related activities, NHL Alumni appearances, local vendors and music.
Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will be live on site on Monday at 6 p.m.
The Sportsnet hosts will share stories that celebrate the hockey history and culture that puts Lindsay on Canada’s hockey map.
The event will end with a live stream of the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the Carolina Hurricanes.
This year marks the eighth annual Hometown Hockey Roadshow.
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Hit the Road and Celebrate the Harvest Season with Norwood's Scarecrow Roadshow
/The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is celebrating Thanksgiving with their third annual Scarecrow Roadshow, from Friday - Tuesday.
One of many displays on the Scarecrow Roadshow. Photo courtesy of Barry Walsh.
About 25 community members in Norwood and surrounding areas have decorated their lawns and properties with scarecrows to celebrate Thanksgiving.
“It’s been very well received, people have had a lot of fun creating their displays,” said Prudence Cameron-Jordan. “There’s lots of people that are eager to get out on the road and see all of the displays.”
The township has compiled an interactive map that invites those interested to tour the town and enjoy the 2021 Scarecrow Roadshow.
There is also a virtual version of the Scarecrow Roadshow, where visitors can click on each location and view the display.
The Scarecrow show was started in 2019 by the Asphodel Cultural and Heritage Committee, but the interactive map charting locations of displays was introduced in 2020, after the Norwood Fair was cancelled due to COVID-19.
“Having at least something fall-themed for residents to take part in was very very important to us,” said Asphodel-Norwood CAO Candice White.
Photo courtesy of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
The Norwood Fair has been in operation for over 150 years, and draws in tens of thousands of visitors each year, according to White.
The only other time the Norwood Fair was cancelled was in 1939, when World War II began— it returned eight years later in 1947.
Those that have a registered display in the 2021 Scarecrow Roadshow will be entered win a Thanksgiving themed goodie platter and gift card from Sweetheart's Bakery, a new bakery located in Norwood. The draw will take place on Tuesday.
For more information and to view the map click here.
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Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre Hosts Truth and Reconciliation Day Sacred Fire
/The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre (NFC) invited the community to join them in a sacred fire and book reading to honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday.
The Lovesick Lake Native Women’s Association offers and Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program, a Program for Children, and Long Term Care. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
This marked the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
In association with Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle and Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association, Phyllis Webstad’s book ‘Orange Shirt Day’ was read around a sacred fire in the NFC wigwam while individuals made tobacco offerings.
“This isn’t a holiday. It’s a day of remembrance and a day of learning,” said Rebekah Rego, NFC Community Wellness Worker. “Learn about not just the past but about the 94 Calls to Action, understanding what that means, then move forward with that knowledge and use it every day.”
The Calls To Action were released in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). They are meant to address the ongoing impact of residential schools on survivors and their families and to advance the process of reconciliation in Canada.
As of Sept. 30, 2021, only 14 of the 94 Calls to Action have been completed.
“That just shows you how long this will take,” said Kim Lamothe, NFC Cultural Resource Coordinator. “Reconciliation is a work in progress and it might take years.”
Lamothe says that Truth and Reconciliation Day is about getting people to educate themselves on the history of Canada and Indigenous people.
“We need to work together because we walk this path together and we live on this earth together,” said Lamothe. ”Elders and survivors and families are telling those stories and we need to listen, and know that they’re telling the truth.”
Visitors were invited to write on canvas leaves and add them to the canvas. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
At the Truth and Reconciliation Day event at NFC visitors were invited to sign a canvas in commemoration of Indigenous relatives or community members.
The canvas will also be presented at the NFC on Oct. 4, the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
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Community Care Kicks Off October with Annual Kms for Care Fundraiser
/October is Community Support Month and Community Care Peterborough is launching their annual month-long fundraising event, ‘Kms for Care’.
Staff at Community Care Peterborough celebrating pride week in September. Photo courtesy of Community Care Peterborough
In the past, ‘Kms for Care’ was a formalized run, but due to COVID-19, it has become a way for participants to raise money and be active on their own time.
“Just like last year, we are asking participants to do any activity that they love to do, sometime in the month of October and inspire their friends to donate in support of their challenge or get involved too,” said Alicia Vandine, Donor Relations and Communications Lead.
Participants must pay a registration fee of $30 and are invited to gather pledges to contribute to the fundraiser. They can do an activity on their own or they can create a team.
Community Care will provide each participant with a $20 tax receipt and a Community Care toque so that they can show the community their support.
“You can walk, jog, exercise, bike, golf, yoga, or whatever activity you love to do,” said Vandine. “You can choose a day, do it for a week or do a challenge throughout the month. I am personally doing a walking challenge. We also know a group that is organizing a golf day and clocking some kilometres for us playing golf. The challenge can be anything in support of Community Care.”
Pledges can be gathered using paper pledge forms or by setting up a fundraising page online using Community Care’s secure Canada Helps account.
Creating a fundraising page will allow teams to send a link via email or through social media. Donations received online can be directed to the community of the participants choosing.
Last year Community Care Peterborough served over 6,700 individuals, delivered over 43,000 meals and employed 45 community members.
For more information or to register for ‘Kms for Care’, visit commcareptbo.org or email - kmsforcare@commcareptbo.org.
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Virtual Homecoming and Head of the Trent Rowing Regatta Return
/Trent University’s annual Homecoming will be virtual for the second year in a row, with the annual Head of the Trent Rowing Regatta being open to athletes and coaches only.
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‘Homecoming from Home’ will include virtual coffee houses, a virtual scavenger hunt and live streams of varsity games from Monday - Friday.
“While we are delighted to have our Trent University students back on campus for in-person learning, health and safety remains of paramount importance,” said Julie Davis, vice-president of External Relations & Development, Trent University. “We are looking forward to connecting with alumni virtually for Homecoming celebrations and to cheering on our Trent Excalibur student-athletes safely from home.”
To view the full virtual homecoming schedule click here.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Head of the Trent Regatta, due to last years event being cancelled.
The Head of the Trent Regatta, hosted by the Peterborough Rowing Club, will be open to athletes and coaches only.
The regatta beer garden will not take place and no social events will be held on campus or at the Rowing Club.
Visit the Regatta Central website for full details.
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Peterborough Gets First-Ever Month-Long Mac and Cheese Festival
/A childhood favourite meal is turning into a celebration as Peterborough is getting their first Mac and Cheese Festival announced on Tuesday.
Judges from the Pasta Shop, the Food Shop and the Toy Shop with participants in Tuesdays competition from the Peterborough Petes, Kawartha Food Share and Trent University. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
Starting on Oct. 1, the self-guided festival will invite participants to dine in or order take-out from 18 local restaurants.
During the festival, restaurants will be competing for local votes to become the ‘Mac + Cheese Champion.’ Participants can vote online for their favourite mac and cheese dishes until Oct. 30.
The winning restaurant will receive bragging rights for the year, a cheesy hand-crafted trophy and a donation to Kawartha Food Share in the victor’s name.
“Yes, it’s a competition and of course some folks are in it for the glory- but for the most part, our 18 restaurant partners are just happy to help bring a little comfort back into the community,” said Hillary Flood Communications Manager, Peterborough DBIA. “I don’t think it gets any more comforting than mac and cheese.”
Leo Grourke, Trent University President, Sarah Khaki and Michael Khan, vice-president academic at Trent with their mac and cheese at the Silver Bean Cafe. Photo by Angela O’Grady.
