COIN Hosting "The Mangy Moggy" Bicycle Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser For United Way

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On October 15th, Community Opportunity & Innovation Network (COIN) is hosting a United Way fundraiser in the form of a bicycle scavenger hunt.

The Mangy Moggy is for avid cyclists, commuters, Sunday-afternoon-cyclists, and families. Meet at Millenium Park at 2 p.m. that day, and the hunt starts at 3 p.m. 

Sign up in teams of 4 for their Poker Run, or as an individual for the faster paced Alley Cat Race.

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Peterborough Green-Up Presents Doc "Powerful Energy For Everyone"

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This Thursday (September 22nd), Peterborough Green-Up will be presenting a documentary by David Chernushenko titled Powerful Energy For Everyone.  Admission is by donation, and the doc starts at 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library.

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Calling All Artists: Ecofest Is Looking For Applicants For Their Trashfusion Design Awards

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Ecofest Peterborough wants applicants for their Trashfusion event taking place October 22nd. Submissions are due in by October 1st, and first prize wins $500. Apply here. More deets in the poster below.

 

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Here's A Video Of The Sunset & Moon From A Recent Night On Armour Hill

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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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Check Out This Awesome New Community Biking Poster

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Jeffrey Macklin, a regular contributor to PtboCanada and talented artist, just released this new letterpress poster "Get To Know Your Community—Ride A Bike". Very cool. And so true. You can order it here.

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There Is A Neighbourhood Shifting Gears Heritage Home & Tree Walk Tonight & Thursday

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Here Are Some Amazing Pictures Of Lightning From Last Night's Storm In Peterborough

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To view more pictures from the storm, click on Jay Callaghan's Facebook album (the first 18 pictures are from last night).

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Learn All About Trees By Taking Tree Identification Workshop At Ecology Park This Sunday

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Educating yourself about the many aspects of nature that exist around us can allow full appreciation of the important role nature plays in our daily lives. With this in mind, Peterborough Green-Up is giving the community the opportunity to learn more about our local trees through a Tree Identification Workshop to be held this Sunday (August 14th), from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ecology Park.

Park coordinator and gardening expert Cathy Dueck will lead the workshop, and help participants identify local trees and discuss their importance in our gardens and urban forest. The workshop is free of charge, and runs rain or shine. For more info on the Tree Identification Workshop, or Ecology Park, ring Cathy Dueck at 705.745.3238 ext. 212.


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PtboPics: View From The Liftlock River Boat Cruise

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What a beautiful day it was to take in the Liftlock River Boat Cruise on Saturday. Here's a glimpse of their lovely two hour sightseeing cruise.


 

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