February 05, 2012

Here's Pictures From The Rotary Polar Plunge In Ennismore Today

February 05, 2012/ PTBOCANADA

This afternoon at Rotary Park in Ennismore, folks braved the chilly waters to take a dip in Chemong Lake for a good cause—the 32nd Annual BEL Rotary Polar Plunge. Creative costumes and brave smiles faced the crowd as the fans cheered on their bravery. Each team or individual were plunging to help raise funds for a local organization or charity of their choice. Check out the pictures...

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January 27, 2012

There Were Hundreds Of Goddesses At Peterborough Square For United Way Fundraiser

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December 19, 2011

PtboPics: 1,700 Hampers Given Out Across The City On Saturday

December 19, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

It was overwhelming to see the amount of volunteers that were up bright and early Saturday morning at the Salvation Army to help with the delivery of 1,700 hampers to those in the city that need a little extra support this holiday season.

Above: Volunteers ready to lend helping hand

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December 14, 2011

Thursday Is Water Day For United Way In Peterborough

December 14, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

On Thursday, December 15th, when you order water at any of the participating local restaurants listed below, you will get Rocky Ridge water with a minimum $1 donation. Eat out, order water and help support the United Way.

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December 13, 2011

Here's Musician Grainne Ryan Covering "Zombie" By The Cranberries At Historic Red Dog

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This was filmed at the Chicks For Charity show on the weekend to help out the Peterborough YWCA and Kawartha Food Share.

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December 12, 2011

3 Truckloads Of Toys Collected This Weekend For Toy Drive

December 12, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

An overwhelming amount of toys took over the hallway of Lansdowne Place on the weekend for the annual Christmas toy drive in support of Salvation Army. Well done Peterborough!

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December 09, 2011

Miracle Broadcast Christmas Toy Drive Takes Place Today

December 09, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

There are many Christmas Toy Drive Drop-off locations throughout the city again this year. Each one that I've spotted has been over-flowing with toys that will bring smiles to the faces of many children this holiday season. A donation of a new, unwrapped toy is truly appreciated to help support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Brought to you by Energy 99.7 and Country 105, the Annual Miracle Broadcast will take place at Lansdowne Place this Saturday, December 10th.

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December 05, 2011

Kawartha Rotary Club Book Drive Runs Till The End Of The Month

December 05, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Until December 31st, the Kawartha Rotary Club is hosting a book drive to help fill the Salvation Army hampers.

Your donation of a new book can be dropped off at in Peterborough at Titles Bookstore (379 George Street North), Chapters (873 Lansdowne Street West), SmithBooks (1145 Chemong Road), and the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer Street), as well as Happenstance (44 Queen Street) in Lakefield.

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December 02, 2011

Peterborough Fills Hundreds Of Shoeboxes Again This Year

December 02, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

The Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child Program wrapped up last week after another successful year of donations throughout the community. Once again this year, I filled a shoebox up with items that will brighten a child's Christmas. Such simple day-to-day items that we take for granted, but will help a child have a Christmas they won't soon forget. There were various collection locations throughout the city; I dropped mine off at Kawartha Lakes Bible College where there were an overwhelming amount of boxes ready to be shipped off for distribution. Peterborough continues to show their giving and helpful nature in so many ways, even more so at this time of year.