August 30, 2010

The Peterborough Folk Festival Was a Hit!

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There were lots of shady spots to throw a towel down and listen to Kate LeDeuce After a sold-out show at a special opening night event on Friday night, Peterborough Folk Festival had a fantastic turnout on Saturday during their full day of events.

The 'learning to drum' stage turned into quite a gathering

There were numerous vendors, including a Hula-hooping workshop

And here's The McFlies covering "Sunglasses at Night" at PFF:

For more excellent photos, check out the PFF's Flickr Stream.

[Peterborough Folk Festival Performers 2010; PtboCanada Interview: Candace Shaw, Artistic Director of Peterborough Folk Festival; McFlies - Sunglasses at Night]

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August 27, 2010

PtboPic: Hoop Dreams

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If you build it, they will come: New courts at the corner of Simcoe and Bethune streets.

[Related: 'Slam Dunk' Opens]

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August 26, 2010

PtboPic: The Christmas (Summer) Parade in the Patch!

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August 25, 2010

PtboPic: A Little Christmas in the Summer in East City

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[photo submitted by Julie Morris, @cupcakeJu]

[Tim Hortons commercial being shot]

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August 23, 2010

PtboPics: Streetfest in Downtown Peterborough

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The purpose of Streetfest on Saturday was to bring people downtown that would not have normally visited through a number of exhibits for all ages.

New to the festival: Skatefest

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August 20, 2010

Before they were famous: Dean Del Mastro Yearbook Pics

August 20, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

[Source: Adam Scott 1990 Yearbook]

[Dean Del Mastro, MP, website]

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August 19, 2010

Peterborough's Trent Valley Literacy Association

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TVLA Executive Director Teresa Kerr (on right) with fellow employee Jessica Easton

The Trent Valley Literacy Association (TVLA), which has been in Peterborough for more than 30 years, is a non-profit organization. It was formed to help adults in the Patch gain reading, writing, basic math and computer skills needed to live and work successfully in the community. The TVLA offers many programs, ranging from one-to-one to classroom learning.

TVLA held a yard sale fundraiser last weekend as they rely on donations to keep the project running. They are also always looking for volunteers who can share some time to tutor others. TVLA is located at 139 Douro Street, next to reBOOT.

[Trent Valley Literacy Association]

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August 19, 2010

The Peterborough Top Talent Search Winner Is...

August 19, 2010/ PTBOCANADA

Ten thousand online votes whittled down the field from 60 competitors to 12 contestants for the 2nd Annual Top Talent Search. The final 12 performed for a large crowd at the Little Lake Musicfest last night. The three judges (David Goyette, Michael Bell, and Shannon Stanlick) picked the final three: Amanda Middleton, Kassy Gray and Clayton Middleton.

Amanda MiddletonKassy Gray

Clayton Middleton

Then the winner was chosen: Congratulations Amanda Middleton! Her performance started with a mellow "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood, but then transitioned into the lively "Last Name".

Amanda receives $1,000 for her high energy winning performance, as well as other sponsor prize packages such as a studio recording of her act from Cogeco. Kassy Gray finished second place and Clayton Middleton received third.

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