Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; April 28 - 30
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Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the super group of all super groups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.
Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman is coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre Friday, April 28th as part of The Dinosaur Tour. The night will feature special guest Saint Asonia.
Trent Valley Archives Presents the Cathedral Precinct Architectural Tour
/Trent Valley Archives (TVA) announces the ‘Cathedral Precinct Tour’ on Thursday, May 11 and June 1– with a focus on the area bounded by Park & Stewart Streets and Murray & Hunter Streets.
photo courtesy of trent valley archives.
At 1:30 p.m. on both Thursdays, the block between Rubidge and Reid will receive special consideration because of its three churches and the intertwined history of the nearby buildings for the first and brand-new walking tour of the 2023 season.
There are numerous area houses which will be profiled on the tour. Fine vintage stone dwellings such as Hutchison House, the Eastland House and the Ridley House will be described as are the Queen Anne-style house on Stewart St. and the Second Empire duplex with its mansard roof which sits across the street. Of particular interest will be the Strickland House on Hunter and Downie Streets.
The ‘Cathedral Precinct’ tour will begin and end at the Eastland House, at Hunter and Stewart. Elwood Jones, TVA’s archivist will lead the tour assisted by Don Willcock, noted historian and raconteur.
TVA takes the safety of attendees and volunteer guides very seriously by adhering to appropriate physical distancing throughout the tour. While everyone is welcome, they encourage those interested to enjoy the tours with members of your circle. This tour runs rain or shine.
Tickets for $20/person are available on the website by reserving with Heather at 705-745-4404, or by emailing admin@trentvalleyarchives.com. Registration and payment in advance is required.
Council for Persons with Disabilities Launches Second-Annual Capable Con For June 3
/Disability awareness and equality are coming back in a family-friendly event as the Council for Persons With Disabilities (CPD) has launched its second-annual Capable Con set for June 3, announced at the Venture North Building on Wednesday.
(FrOm left to right) Rachel Quilty, CPD event facilitator; Jason King; Zaun, King’s seeing-eye dog; Leslie Yee, CPD vice chair and Akira, Yee’s guide dog. The Capable Crew was created and illustrated by local artist Mariah Yee. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millennium Park, taking place during the last day of National AccessAbility Week. It is a free, educational convention and designed to create open, healthy dialogues about disabilities and accessibility according to Leslie Yee, CPD vice chair.
“Disability is all around us and interconnected to everything,” she said. “Every person deserves a fair and equal chance, be it access to services they need, accessible sidewalks, or home and job opportunities.”
Fictional characters known as ‘The Capable Crew’, are returning to the con as a group of everyday superheroes with disabilities. They will circulate around schools and other business locations to celebrate the differences in our community to create safe spaces to learn, share and promote inclusivity according to a press release. Anyone is encouraged to take photos with the Crew and post them to social media using the hashtag #CapableCon2023.
The convention consists of scavenger hunt missions, arts and crafts, giant board games, educational activities, sports demonstrations stage entertainment, interactive and inclusive games, draw prizes and more. Irish Millie was announced as one of the live music acts performing at the event.
A virtual relation simulation is being featured called the CPD’s Time in My Shoes Program. It is an experiential learning program that simulates the daily challenges while having a disability.
“At CPD, we recognize that disabilities can be a person’s superpower and we hope that we can create an inclusive and celebratory environment bringing the community together,” said Rachel Quilty, CPD event facilitator. “I encourage all residents to plan on joining us on June 3 from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. for a day of fun, education and celebration!”
For more information, visit the Capable Con website.
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Nominations Open for United Way Peterborough & District's Volunteer Award of Community Distinction
/The United Way Peterborough & District is accepting nominations for the annual Scholfield Award of Community Distinction; recognizing a local volunteer who has enacted positive change in the community.
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Since 2004, United Way Peterborough & District has celebrated and recognized outstanding volunteer contributions to the City and County of Peterborough through the annual Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. The award was established to recognize an individual or organization who, through their excellent leadership or outstanding contribution has demonstrated the ability to mobilize positive change within our community.
In 2004, Paul and Ina Scholfield were the first recipients of this award. The Scholfield’s have been long-time philanthropists and community builders– through their generosity and commitment, they lead by example, typifying the spirit of community building.
The 2022 recipients of this award, Jim and Katie Stewart, were chosen for their achievement, commitment and leadership in addressing community needs and issue, the impact of their efforts, their innovative approaches and success in mobilizing members of the community. They were put forth as candidates for this year’s award through an incredibly heartfelt nomination package, that was hand-delivered to the United Way Office by nominator Anne Marshall of Elmhirst’s Resort, containing 12 signed letters of support and further endorsements by 30 community leaders.
“Volunteers are a diverse group of people who create a ripple effect of inspiration and generosity. We are thrilled to honour those who go above and beyond in their contribution to building a strong, diverse and healthy community,” said Jim Russell, United Way Peterborough & District CEO.
The Scholfield Award is open to any resident or organization within the boundaries of the City and County of Peterborough. Nominees are evaluated based on their achievement, commitment and leadership in addressing community needs or issues; the impact of their efforts; their innovative, unique or exemplary approach; and their success in mobilizing members of our community.
Nominations close at 4 p.m. on June 8, and the award will be presented later in the year. Nomination forms can be found online.
For more information, visit the website.
Total Burn Ban Lifted for Selwyn Township
/On Monday, Selwyn Township Fire Department has lifted the Total Burn Ban which was issued April 11.
photo courtesy of selwyn township.
Burn barrels are not permitted in the Township and open air burning is not allowed in built-up areas. Burn permits are still required for any fire that is not a campfire or outdoor fireplace.
To purchase a burn permit visit the Bridgenorth Fire Hall (833 Ward Street).
For more information, contact the Township of Selwyn Fire Department at (705) 292-7282.
Peterborough GreenUp Shifting Gears Program Presents the May Challenge
/The GreenUp Shifting Gears Program presents the May Challenge from May 1 to June 2; helping the Peterborough community make shifts towards using more active and sustainable transportation.
Shifting Gears is for anyone in the Peterborough Region who wants to take less solo car trips, in favour of walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling and telecommuting.
What is included:
- Trip Tracking: participants are encouraged to track their sustainable trips online. You can follow overall community statistics via our email newsletter and also sign up for workplace leaderboards. Shifting Gears loves some friendly competition!
- Prizes: tracking trips leads to prizes! Each week participants who tracked their trips are eligible for multiple prize draws. The more weeks you track, the more chances to win.
- Resources and workshops: Shifting Gears runs exclusive workshops to support transportation shift, as well as, online resources for individuals and employers. Workshops run seasonally, but you can find resources available all- year round.
Sign up and gain access to community news, challenge reminders, workshops and program resources, as well as tracking your trips for the month of May and be entered into weekly prize draws.
To learn more and register, click the link.
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; April 21 - 23
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Here are nine things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from April 21 - 23!
Reel Rock 17 Film Tour
Don't miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year’s biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine’s West Bank to explore the power of climbing to change lives.
Burning the Flame
Big wall free climbing masters Babsi and Jacopo seek their greatest challenge yet: a free ascent of Eternal Flame, an elusive 3,000-ft. route up the legendary Nameless Tower in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Facing extreme conditions and 5.13 trad climbing at high altitude, a two-year quest comes down to one short weather window. Captured with drones and on-mountain cameras in one of the most stunning places on earth, Burning the Flame transports viewers to a place normally off-limits to all but the world’s best climbers.
DNA
29-year-old French sport climber Seb Bouin has been quietly working his way through the elite grades, culminating in his attempt to establish a long pitch out an overhanging cave in the Verdon Gorge of France. His proposed line is so futuristic, the moves so improbable, that if Seb can put it all together it may be the most difficult route ever climbed.
Resistance Climbing
In the strife-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse crew of Bedouins, dirtbags and urban professionals embraces climbing as a much-needed respite from the burdens of the Israeli occupation. American writer & climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives.
When: Apr 22, 6 p.m.
Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
League 1 Ontario Men's Home Game - Electric City FC vs North Toronto Nitros
The Electric City Football Club men’s team is hosting their second home game of the season against the North Toronto Nitros.
When: Apr 22, 2 p.m.
Where: Fleming College
Tickets: $15 - $30
Peterborough Pop Ensemble Presents “A Century of Song”
The Peterborough Pop Ensemble is excited to announce that our 2023 spring concert, A Century of Song, will take place at Market Hall on Saturday at 7 p.m.!
Featuring music starting from the 1920s and hitting every decade since, this concert will highlight some of the best of the Ensemble’s repertoire including jazz standards, gospel, pop, songs of WWII, Motown and so much more! With a little something for everyone, this concert will surely have you tapping your toes, dancing, and singing along. Save the date now; we can’t wait to see you there!
When: Apr 22, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: $15 - $30
Brisk Recharge @ The Legion
Brisk Recharge takes the Legion stage for some more acoustic renditions of your favourite hits from the 1960s-2000s.
Come on out for a great night of sing-alongs and some of the cheapest drinks in town!
When: April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Legion
Tickets: $5 non-members, free for members
Nitetime Drive w/ Lowery Mills & Far From Infamy
Erben presents Lowery Mills with special guests Nitetime Drive and Far From Infamy. Lowery Mills is bringing their high energy southern rock show to Peterborough at the Erben. Expect a high voltage night that will keep you moving all night long with special guests Nitetime Drive and Far From Infamy.
When: April 22, 9 p.m.
Where: Erben
Tickets: $10
Peterborough Saturday Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: April 22, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Square
Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: April 22, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)
Roots & Blues: Po'Boy & Calamity Return to Black Horse!
Join Torontonian Po'Boy Jeffreys & Calamity Jane as they hit the road to bring their old-time Country, Blues, Ragtime and Jugband songs to Urban Angus Steak and Wine in Arnprior!
When: April 23, 4 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub
Tickets: Free
Jazz Month feat. Noah Abrahamse
Noah Abrahamse performs at The Black Horse as we celebrate Jazz Month!
When: April 22, 5 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub
Tickets: Free
OLG Issues Fourth Quarter Gaming Revenue Payment to Peterborough and Cavan Monaghan
/Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has made a fourth quarter (Jan. 1 to Mar. 31) payment totalling $716,378 to the City of Peterborough and $78,447 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Casino/Slots.
Photo by Keegan Beekers.
During OLG’s fiscal year (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023), Peterborough has received $2,934,300, while Cavan Monaghan has received $385,974. Since the gaming site opened in October 2018 Peterborough has received $9,404,365 and Cavan Monaghan has received $61,373,837 since they opened in November 1999.
These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently applied across all gaming sites in Ontario using a graduated scale of gaming revenue at the hosted site.
“OLG’s Municipal Contribution Agreement payments are building strong communities where people and families can enjoy a high quality of life,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “These revenues help support local program and critical infrastructure, making a real difference for gaming host municipalities.”
Since 1994, host communities have received nearly $2 billion in non-tax gaming revenue.
OLG says they are proud to share proceeds of casino gaming with local communities, contributing to economic recovery, infrastructure development and job creation. Payments to host communities are part of OLG’s commitment to Ontario, and 100 per cent of OLG’s profits are reinvested in the Province.
Over the past seven years, service providers have invested approximately $2 billion in private sector capital investment across the province. Since 2017, these investments have led to the development and opening of seven new casinos, one planned development and additional gaming expansions and non-gaming amenities.
Total Fire Ban Remains in Effect for Selwyn Township
/A total fire ban from April 11 remains in effect for the Township of Selwyn.
photo courtesy of selwyn township, facebook.
