September 21, 2011

Movies For Boobies At Mustang Drive-In Raises Money For Breast Cancer Research

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Movies for Boobies returns again this year to the Mustang Drive-In this Saturday, September 24th, with screenings of Sex and the City and Pretty in Pink.

Proceeds raised go to Breast Cancer Research. There will be a prize for Best Decorated Pink Car, and everyone is encouraged to wear pink. Tickets are $12 per person, and gates open at 5:45 p.m.

For more information, call 705-742-3823.

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September 12, 2011

The Terry Fox Run Takes Place This Sunday At Nicholls Oval

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The annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research takes place on Sunday, September 18th, with our local one beginning that day at 8 a.m. at Nicholls Oval. The route is also bicycle, rollerblade, and wheelchair friendly.

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September 07, 2011

Nourish Peterborough Documentary Raises Awareness About Need For Food In Community

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Nourish Peterborough has a documentary to raise awareness around the need for food for so many in our community, and the organizations and food programs that are available to help out. The doc brings focus to ten of the organizations and community groups who advocate for food security within Peterborough, and addresses the need for healthy food for those living in poverty. You can rent the film free of charge at Have You Seen. I highly recommend it as it opened my eyes to how many are in need of assistance within our community and how many are here to offer help—including the likes of Our Space, Food Not Bombs, Collective Kitchens, YWCA and The Peterborough Gleaning Program. Watch the trailer below:

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September 06, 2011

Revenge Of The Turtles Night Is This Thursday At The Venue

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More info here on this event Facebook page.

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September 02, 2011

This Isn't Just A Long Weekend, It's Also A Reusable Exchange Weekend

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A nice collection of dressers on Princess Street

It is another Reusable Exchange weekend this weekend here in Peterborough. Set items you want to give away at the curb and if they aren't gone by Monday, don't forget to bring them back inside. There is expected to be a fair bit of rain this weekend, so start hunting early!

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August 30, 2011

The Habitat For Humanity Build On Jane Street Is Starting to Take Shape

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Here is the background story on the Jane Street build.

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August 24, 2011

900 Backpacks Stuffed With Supplies Will Be Distributed By United Way To Kids From Low Income Families

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19 percent of youth in Peterborough are living in poverty. The United Way of Peterborough is doing their part to help out with programs like this backpack one, but funding has been a challenge. Watch this segment below for more on the program and how you can help:

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August 12, 2011

There Is A Mixed Reaction To The Peterborough Care Meters Installed Downtown

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August 07, 2011

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.