Last night at Titles Bookstore, two authors—Natalee Caple and Jonathan Bennett—read from their recently released books. The excerpts of poetry that were read from Natalee's The Semiconducting Dictionary (Our Strindberg) and Jonathan's Civil and Civic were both enlightening and humorous.
Natalee Caple
Jonathan Bennett
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., $6
Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Nature, Culture & Resilient Communities, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $6
14th Annual Earth Day Jackson Creek Clean Up, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at the Monaghan Road entrance of Jackson Park
Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day
Chapters presents author Bruce Gravel for a book signing, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Community Living Peterborough presents the 2nd Annual Spring Spectacular, Peterborough Square, 7 p .m. -11 p.m. Tickets $50
Folk Under the Clock presents Ron Sexsmith, Market Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets $35
Peterborough Field Naturalists presents Spring Wildlife Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at the Zoo for location details
Millenium Park Clean Up 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet at the Boat House next to the Silver Bean Cafe
2011 Peterborough MS Walk, Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:45 a.m. at St. Peter's Secondary School
Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6
Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day
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Photo above & at right/Julie Morris
Even though I just missed being born in the Seventies—I was born in 1980—I was delighted to check out the Bellbottom Days exhibit on at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (see the pics in this post from the exhibit). Did you know Peterborough Square opened its doors on May 1st, 1975? Did you know Pop Rocks were tested right here in Peterborough? Were you one of the teens "Scooping the Loop" around George and Water Streets, or could you be found at the Windsor Hotel, better known today as the Pig's Ear?
Photo courtesy Peterborough Museum & Archives
If you would like to learn more or take a '70s trip down memory lane, the Bellbottom Days display is a must-see. It is on until May 15th.
The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on weekend and holidays. The exhibit is free of charge, but donations are appreciated.
[Peterborough Museum & Archives]
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]
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I dropped in to Dreams of Beans Café when I heard that Peterborough has its own "Go" club to see what it was all about. Go, an ancient board game that originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, is played with black and white stones on a 19 X 19 grid. It has very simple rules, but when I asked about its complexity compared to chess, one of the weekly players, Steven, answered that "Chess is simple in comparison."
The Peterborough Go Club members gave me a walk-through of the basics of the game. The object of the game is to surround a larger portion of the board than your opponent. Placing stones close together helps them support each other and avoid capture.
Visit the Peterborough Go Club's website to learn more, or go on Thursday nights to Dreams of Beans Café from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and give it a try. All newcomers are welcome, from seasoned veterans to rookies! Email the club's organizer, Dennis, if you would like further information.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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The crowd at Live and Uncorked This Thursday (April 14th), from 4 to 6 p.m., Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is opening its doors to the public for a tour of the new theatre, including guided backstage access.
This represents the first opportunity for the general public to experience all of the upgrades and renovations the new Hall has to offer, including all new acoustical engineering, retractable stage, sprung dance floor in the main hall and lobby, new seating and balconies, and $9 million dollars in improvements.
"It is this community that has made the wonderful changes to Market Hall possible," says Karen August, Market Hall General Manager. "And we want the community to see what they have helped bring about."
PtboCanada live blogged the "Live and Uncorked" event there recently and got a chance to see inside this world-class facility. Check it out for yourself this Thursday.
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[photo courtesy Chris Smith]
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Starting this Wednesday (April 13th), Glow Maternity will be hosting a casual weekly meet-up facilitated by two moms—Desiree, a labour doula, and Kim, a holistic nutritionist specializing in moms and babies.
If you’re a new mom looking to connect with other local mothers, pregnant and full of questions, or an experienced mama with knowledge to share, then this is the place for you!
"Moms Helping Moms" is all about connecting with other mothers in a relaxed environment, supporting each other and enjoying your babies! Join Desiree (pictured at left) and Kim (pictured below) every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss whatever may be on your mind—from breastfeeding to babywearing, starting solids, sleep, cloth diapering, health and nutrition, taking care of mom and beyond.
Babies and tots welcome, and snacks and tea are provided! Call Glow Maternity at 705.775.4569 to register for this FREE group, or visit in person at 382 George Street North, just south of Hunter Street. Drop-ins welcome!
You can also join the new Moms Helping Moms on Facebook!
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Desiree Fawn]
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The Easter Seals Telethon today in Peterborough raised more than $117,000. It took place from CHEX-TV Studios and Lansdowne Place. Here's some pictures from this amazing day when our community once again stepped up and provided great support...
Co-host Stuart Harrison with Allison Currie, Senior Development Officer with Easter Seals
CHEX TV's Graham Hart, running through the phone donors
KRUZ FM's Mike Melnik accepting a donation
Mitchell McColl, ambassador of this year's Peterborough Easter Seals
Stuart Harrison and Mitchell McColl, drawing guns
Co-host Teresa Kaszuba and Ryan Cornish (at right) accept a donation
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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The Riverview Park and Zoo still needs your votes in the Pepsi Refresh Project campaign. With the April 30th deadline fast approaching for the first round—only the Top 6 make it to the next (final) round—the Zoo's entry is currently in the No. 7 position in the $100,000 contest category that they are in. If our Zoo wins the $100,000 prize, they can build and equip their greatly needed Animal Healthcare Centre.
Click here to vote—and vote every day! And spread the word to friends, family and colleagues to cast their vote as well. The Zoo still has time to move up to No. 6—or higher.
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