PtboPic: The 115 Is A Royal Mess

And pretty much down to one lane. Avoid it.

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Places To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree (But Don't Pull A Griswold)

Looking to cut your own perfect Christmas tree? There are no local tree farmers, but here's some below that are near the Patch (don't forget to call in advance for hours/availability):

KOL Tree Farms (905-987-2263 or 1-800-350-7293) - Newcastle, Ontario - $40

Cut your own: Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Douglas Fir
Pre-cut: Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir

[***UPDATE November 27, 2011 -- Mackenzie Tree Farm tells us "they won't be open this year (and possibly for the next couple years) as they have had an abundance of customers the past few years and their little trees need to grow."] Mackenzie Tree Farm (705-295-6391) - 1962 Settlers Line, Indian River - $40

Cut Your Own: Spruce or Scotch Pine

-Hay wagon rides and hot chocolate

Murray Tree Farm - Updated Dec, 2015

Phone: 705-656-4912  Apsley- 8 km South of Apsley, on Hwy. 28 (8786) at Long Lake Road. Farm grown, hand pruned, harvest your own, White Spruce, and Scotch Pine. Premium pre-harvested, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir. Saws are provided. Free shaking and baling. Complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider and candies, in the warm up building. Maple Syrup available, for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or for a special teacher. Open Saturday and Sunday. Starting Saturday December 5, until Sunday, December 20, 2015. From 10:00 to 5:00

[***UPDATE December 9, 2014 -- Bethany Hills Tree Farm is no longer in business] Bethany Hills Tree Farm (705-277-1868) - 1823 Dranoel Road Northy, Bethany - $35

Cut Your Own: Blue spruce

Barrett's Tree Farm (905-342-2622 or 905-342-2188) - 3141 Williamson Rd, near Cobourg - $30, up to 8 ft

Pine and Spruce

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Today Is The Last Day Of Green Waste Pickup In The Patch

Reminder: Today is the last day of Green Waste pickup for the season.

So depending on your pickup schedule in your hood, you might still have time to get your bags curbside!

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Explore Peterborough's Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre

Peterborough is home to the Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre, which opened in April 2010. With free admission until the end of this year, now is the time to pop in and explore the building.

There are wildlife galleries with actual size animals on display (the polar bear is quite intimidating), an amphitheatre with nature films, an aquarium and touch screen systems to give you more info.

The centre is located at 4601 Guthrie Drive beside the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters building. They are open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

[Words & pictures by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Stuff To Do In The Patch This Weekend

It's a busy weekend folks... enjoy the beginning of the festive season!

Less than a month until Christmas!
Friday: 

Kawartha Potters Guild Christmas Sale 2010 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Peterborough Festival of Trees (General Admission $5, Seniors $3, 2-12yrs $2 - 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

Showplace Performance Centre presents An Evening with Michael Burgess (Tickets $43 - 8 p.m.)

Saturday:

Peterborough Festival of Trees - Teddy Bear Breakfast (Tickets $10, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)

Peterborough Festival of Trees (General Admission $5, Seniors $3, 2-12yrs $2 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Holiday Sampling Day at Firehouse Gourmet (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Kawartha Potters Guild Christmas Sale 2010 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Peterborough Green-Up Store's 1st Anniversary (Starts at 11 a.m.)

Peterborough Singers presents Carols of Brass (Tickets $30 - 7:30 p.m.)

Peterborough Festival Of Trees - Auction Night (Tickets $25, 7 p.m. - Midnight)

Showplace Performance Centre presents Showtime by Aces of Harmony (Tickets $25 - 8 p.m.)

Sunday:

Peterborough Festival of Trees (General Admission $5, Seniors $3, 2-12yrs $2 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Kawartha Potters Guild Christmas Sale 2010 (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Have a great weekend Peterborough! Stay happy!!

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Video: Dude On Bike Is Asked By Firefighter To Put His Cigarette Out Near Gas Leak

Another video from near the scene. The smoking dude footage starts around 2:18 mark.

[YouTube]

[Related: Video: Here Is What The Gas Leak Looks Like In Peterborough]

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Peterborough Green-Up Store Celebrating 1st Anniversary

The Peterborough Green-Up Store (378 Aylmer Street North) is celebrating its 1st anniversary on Saturday, November 27th.

Drop by between 11:00 and 12:00 to meet some of their local producers and take advantage of special promotional prices on some items. See more deets on the day's celebrations on poster at left.

[Peterborough Green-Up; Green-Up Store Blog]

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre 

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

Royal Wood with Hannah Georgas (7:30 - Sold Out) Gordon Best Theater

Saturday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre

A Century of Toys (Noon to 5 p.m.) Peterborough Museum & Archives

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

Our Space Fall Gala (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. - $25) Adam Scott CVI

Peterborough Lions Club & Peterborough Theatre Guild present a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre (Tickets $20, Proceeds towards the James Fund) Peterborough Lions Centre

 

Peterborough Petes vs Ottawa 67's (7 p.m. - Ticket Prices) Memorial Centre

 

Sunday:

Peterborough Fall Psychic Fair (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - $5) Evinrude Centre

21st Annual Autumn Treasures Fine Art & Craft Show (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $3.50) Trentwinds International Centre 

A Century of Toys (Noon to 5 p.m.) Peterborough Museum & Archives

 
Looking for a quick bite between each event? Try the new hotspot El Camino's on George Street!

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday

- Corb Lund and The Hurtin' Albertans (8 p.m - $35) Showplace

- Little Lake Cemetery Twilight Pageant (Tours run every 15 mins starting at 6:30 p.m. - $20) Little Lake Cemetery

Saturday

- Breakfast with Dean Del Mastro (8 a.m. to 10 a.m) Peterborough Naval Association (Map)

- Winter Gear Swap (10 a.m to 4 p.m.) Wild Rock

- Daytime Pumpkin Festival (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5, Kids under 3 are Free) Buckhorn Berry Farm (Map)

- Haunted Halloween (1 p.m. to 4 p.m - $3) The Hutchinson House

- Zombie Walk 2010 (6 p.m. - Free) Have You Seen (Map) 

- Little Lake Cemetery Twilight Pageant (Tours run every 15mins starting at 6:30 p.m. - $20) Little Lake Cemetery

- Ottawa vs. Peterborough Petes (7 p.m. - Ticket Prices) Memorial Centre

- Steel Toes and Stilettos (7 p.m - $75) Market Hall

- Could You Wait? A Wartime Musical (8 p.m - $43 adult, $38 senior) Showplace

Sunday

- Daytime Pumpkin Festival (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $5, Kids under 3 are Free) Buckhorn Berry Farm (Map) 

**Have fun trick-or-treating on Sunday night and remember to follow these safety tips.

 
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