Peterborough Public Library Launches Strategic Plan Community Survey
/The Peterborough Public Library has launched a Community Survey as part of its 2023-2026 Strategic Planning process.
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City Releases Video of 2021 Peterborough Civic Awards Ceremony
/A video of the 2021 City of Peterborough Civic Awards presentation that recognized local volunteers and their contributions to the community was released on Monday.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Nominations for the annual civic awards were received this year for achievements in 2021.
“Congratulations to the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2021. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the recipients of the Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. "The tireless work and dedication of this year’s award winners continue to make our community proud."
The winners were announced via video presentation to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The 2021 Civic Awards recognize the following nine award recipients:
Community Betterment:
East Peterborough Lions Club
Mapleridge Recreation Centre volunteers
Helen Falls
Liz Roberts
Carol Grant
Jane Northey
Jane Owles
Dennis Healey (posthumous)
Volunteer of the Year:
Suzanne McMillan
Lifetime Achievement:
Dr. Ramesh Makhija
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15 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 23 - 25
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Photo by Luke Best
Happy Pride Weekend!
Whether you are heading out to some of the PTBO Pride activities this weekend or not, there sure are a lot of events going on in Peterborough and the surrounding areas!
Grab A Pre-Pride-Parade Brunch At The Emmanuel United Church
Pflag Peterborough is hosting a Pre-Parade Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome – bring a friend! Donations are kindly accepted.
When: Sat., Sept 24. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3S2
Listen To A Story, Told By Local Drag Queen, Betty Baker!
Betty Baker will be at the Peterborough Public Library sharing some of her favourite stories that explore diversity, inclusion, and respect.
When: Sat., Sept. 24 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library, 45 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7
Rally For The Trans Day Of Resiliency
Friday is the Trans Day of Resiliency; show your support by meeting at the King St Pavilion in Millennium Park and march along the preplanned route.
A free, all-ages community meal and social will be held back at the King St. Pavilion afterwards.
When: Fri., Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
Where: Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON K9J 0A5
Join the Pride Parade! Or grab a seat and watch it go past!
Bring a friend, the family, yourself and most of all your pride! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be out and proud in your own community!
🏳️🌈Reading of the Pride Proclamation will be followed by the annual Pride Parade.
after the parade join everyone at Millennium Park for entertainment, food, information and vendor booths.
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N. Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9
See Some Queens And Win Some Prizes
Gather your friends for an unforgettable night out with hilarious entertainment and great prizes! Ms. Madge Enthat and Miss. DivaLicious take the stage once again at Delta Bingo Peterborough to host Drag Bingo & Comedy Show! LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE.
Tickets: Tickets on sale now
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Delta Bingo and Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2
Dance The Night Away, At The Offical Pride Afterparty
Pride After Dark is the one and only Pride Week Afterparty! Hosted at The Venue
Tickets: $20 Advance or $25/pay what you can at the door.
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 9 p.m. - Late
Where: The Venue, 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Learn To Make Your Own Walking/Hiking Stick
Join artist Lori Richard in creating your own hiking/walking stick.
This free workshop runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is for people 12 and up.
Limited space:
Please register for this workshop by emailing creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Square, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8
Get Crafty At The Fall CraftShow
Come to the Peterborough Morrow Building this Sunday and you will take in the WONDEROUS SIGHT OF 110+ VENDORS waiting to share their AMAZING CREATIONS with you!
When: Sun., Sept 25. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Morrow Building, 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6
Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
When: Sat. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: PTBO Square Courtyard, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 7E8
Check Out Against The Wind
Against The Wind: The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience is back!
Tickets: Available Here
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Head To Millenium Park To See Heirloom’s Mixed Arts Performance!
Come gather in the vibrant and scenic city of Peterborough for a site-specific celebration of dance, music and physical storytelling grounded in the rhythms of percussive dance and drumming. Gaze up at the open sky and breathe in the fresh autumn air. Let the pulse of the performance absorb you. Artists of Heirloom unite us in a landscape of movement and invite us to renew our relationship with the natural environment.
Tickets: Here
When: Sun., Sept. 25, 4 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Square Courtyard, 140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8
Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market
A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.
When: Sat., 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, ON. K9J 1Y6
Feel The Thunder From Down Under!
Direct from Vegas – the PERFECT Girl’s Night Outback! Australia’s HOTTEST Export – Thunder From Down Under – hits the stage showing off chiselled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humour and boy-next-door charm that you won’t be able to resist!
Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these Aussie hunks! Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the best male revue show on the Vegas Strip! This show is the ultimate bachelorette party, divorce party and girl’s night out destination!
Tickets: More info and tickets are available here.
When: Fri., Sept 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4
Listen To Blues, Drink Bourbon, & Eat BBQ
Head to Chemong Lodge for a day filled with incredible music, mouth-watering bbq and beverage stations, a bouncy castle for the kids, and all in support of a great cause!
Tickets are $65 and include 2 premium beverage tickets and a choice of a Brisket, Ribs, Pulled Pork or Chicken Meal, complete with maple molasses beans and southern slaw.
Children 12 and under are free to enter!
A portion of proceeds in support of PATH: Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes, aiming to house 15 people this winter with a vision of 50-home community.
Tickets: Available Here
When: Sat., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0
Listen to Elliot Brood At The Red Dog
Elliott Brood performs live at the Red Dog with support from Jerry Leger.
Tickets: Through Ticketscene
When: Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Historic Red Dog, 189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 16 - 18
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Photo by Luke Best
Welcome to the weekend!
Looking to stay indoors? Looking to spend time outside? There is a lot happening in the Peterborough area; check out our list below!
Head To The Lake Show And See The PTBO Lakers Play In The Mann Cup
The Lakers play against Langley Thunder at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the Mann Cup!
Tickets: Available through the Grant Thornton Box Office
When: Fri., Sept 16. 8 p.m. (and if needed Sat., Sept. 17th, 7 p.m.)
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4
See The Historic Lang Pioneer Village By Lantern Light!
Tour the village by the soft glow of lantern light during this family-friendly event and learn how settler families spent their time after dark.
Tickets: Online
When: Fri., Sept 16. & Sat., Sept. 17th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd.
Keene, Ont. K0L 2G0
Listen To The Canadian Rocker, Bif Naked!
Bif Naked will be playing at the Venue with Cassie Noble & Burning Bridges.
Tickets: Available through Eventbrite
When: Fri., Sept. 16th, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Venue, 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Go See The Bowie Lives!
It’s been over two years since the pandemic and The Bowie Lives sold out the Market Hall performance on Jan. 10, last year and they are excited to resume touring and return to Market Hall on Sept. 17!
The Bowie Lives, pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, put on Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your Bowie on plus photo opportunities and so much more!
Come in costume dressed as your favourite David Bowie persona! Fun for all ages.
Tickets: Here
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2T8
See Some Queens At Spanky’s Angels
The Angels are coming back to Peterborough and the Spanky's patio to bring you a night of fun and festivities!
Hosted by Van Goth and headlined by Canada's Drag Race star Jada Shada Hudson!
This show also includes Betty Baker, Sahira Q, Nicki Nastasia, and Madeleine.
Tickets: Pre Sales are available online, or at the door.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Spankys Pub and Patio, 201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
Head To Jethro’s For The Sad Boi Variety Hour
Caitlin Currie, VanCamp and Gamekeeper will play some songs at Jethro’s Bar + Stage, for what they’re calling the Sad Boi Variety Hour.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Jethro’s Bar + Stage, 137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2K7
Find Some Treasures In East City!
Residents of East City have come together to host a multi-household yard sale throughout their neighbourhood.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.
Where: Various Locations
Get Some Ink And Some Bubble Tea!
The artists from North York Ink will be bringing a little taste of Toronto, featuring custom flashes, giveaways, merchandise and not to mention an exclusive (limited time only) MILK + TEA x North York Ink collaborative bubble tea!
More info here.
When: Fri., Sept. 16 - Sun., Sept 18. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day
Where: MILK + TEA, 360 George St. N. #57, Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2H6
Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.
When: Sat. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: PTBO Square Courtyard, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 7E8
Check Out Field Blur And Van The Man
Field Blur is performing at Sadleir house with some special guests!
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 3T2
Head To Millenium Park for PTBO VegFest 2022
Peterborough's annual celebration of all things VEG is back!
Peterborough VegFest is a local expression of a global movement, celebrating the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of a delicious plant-based lifestyle.
Peterborough VegFest is a family-friendly festival, all are welcome to come and enjoy delicious vegan food and goods in beautiful downtown Peterborough.
No animals were harmed in the making of this festival!
When: Sun., Sept. 18, 11 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Millenium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 0A5
Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market
A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.
When: Sat., 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 1Y6
Kawartha Lakes United Way Executive Director Retires After a 17-Year Tenure
/Penny Barton Dyke, executive director of the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has retired after 17 years of service announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of The United Way City of Kawartha Lakes.
Barton Dyke served the community through a number of projects, including Community Matters which encouraged deeper conversations in the community about development work.
She was also involved in Edwin Binney’s Community Garden (EBCG) which established an approach to food security and education through planning and growing crops in the community.
“It has been a privilege and honour to work with incredible community leaders, donors, volunteers and staff over the years,” said Barton Dyke. “I am looking forward to taking some time off and looking at new adventures.”
The United Way Board of Directors has hired Emily Beall and Shantal Ingram to be co-executive directors. Beall is currently the organization’s projects and communications coordinator while Ingram is a community investment coordinator with UWCKL.
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Pathway Of Fame Celebrates 25 Years With New Inductees
/The Pathway of Fame marks 25 years as an organization and celebrated their ‘Class of 2022’ inductees last Saturday.
photo courtesy of the Pathway of Fame.
This milestone celebration in the Nexicom Lounge at Showplace Theatre comes after the City of Peterborough City and Mayor Diane Therrien proclaimed Sept 10 as Pathway of Fame Day.
At the event a list of Pathway of Fame inductees took the stage for a series of performances and readings.
These nine new inductees were enshrined into The Pathway;
Dave Adams (d.), and John F. (Jack) Bardeau (d.) as Community Builders
Donald Glenn Forde, Lois Tuffin and Jacob Rodenburg in the category of Cultural Betterment
David Carley in the category of Dramatic Arts
Kate Suhr and The Weber Brothers in the category of Entertainment/ Musical
Peterborough Women Takes Home New Car in PTBO Crime Stoppers Annual Car Raffle Fundraiser
/Barb Erskine of Peterborough drove away in a brand new Nissan Maxima on Thursday, which she had won in this year's Crime Stoppers car raffle fundraiser.
Barb Erskine takes the wheel for the first time of her 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Edition. Photo by Luke Best
The 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Edition purchased at Trans Canada Nissan was donated to Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers by Steve Daynes, the general manager of The Staffing Connection and Level A Professional Group.
"I think it's important because I live in Peterborough and I want to support my community and make sure that it's safe,” said Daynes in a previous interview with PTBOCanada. “We have locations throughout the area of Peterborough and in Cobourg as a business and I want to make sure we give back to the communities that we serve."
Steve Daynes (Left) shakes hands with Erskine. Photo by Luke Best
With a value of roughly $50,000, Erskine never expected to win the car and saw the ticket purchase as more of a donation.
"Honestly, I was doing it for the cause. I'm very, very supportive of Crimestoppers. I really am," says Erskine.
Erskine was ticket #1347 of the 3110 sold. Because of Daynes' generous donation, Crime Stoppers raised just over $48,000 to fund their program.
Coming from driving a Toyota Corolla previously, Erskine was feeling a little nervous about the 300 horsepower.
Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization that relies on donations and fundraising efforts to keep the program running.
(L-R) Daynes, Detective Constable Keith Calderwood and Provincial Constable Greg Stokes congratulate Erskine on her win. Photo by Luke Best
10 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; September 9th to September 11th
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