TVOKids "Don't Sit Still" Tour In Peterborough This Saturday At Lansdowne Place

TVOKids is currently on tour with their "Don't Sit Still" show, and will be making a stop this Saturday (August 13th) at Lansdowne Place. The presentation is to encourage young people to live active lifestyles and to eat healthy. Presented by EatRight Ontario, the event will be filled with plenty of energetic dance moves and catchy tunes. The show begins at 4 p.m. and is free of charge.  

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Here Are Great Videos Of Peterborough's Electric City Rollers In Action On The Weekend

[Peterborough Roller Derby]

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Canadian Blood Services Educating Public About Need To Donate

During the busy summer season, Canadian Blood Services are continuously encouraging donations of any blood type. Only 3.5 percent of the population give blood. In Peterborough, we have a permanent clinic located at 55 George Street, as well as various mobile clinics located throughout the city. Please call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.

On Labour Day weekend, "The Mayor Daryl Bennett Blood Drive" will be taking place as he campaigns for Peterborough to "Rally Together to Save Lives."

More here on Canadian Blood Services in this CHEX Newswatch report from last night:

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Sneak Peek Of Layout For Hootenanny Festival On Hunter Street Saturday

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Here's Video Of Burton Glasspool Overdrive At The Pig's Ear Tavern On Saturday

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Peterborough Public Library Celebrates 100 Years With Writing Contest "Telling Our Stories"

Peterborough Public Library, in celebration of their 100th Anniversary, is hosting a writing contest titled "Telling Our Stories." The deadline for submissions is September 23rd.  The focus of the entry must be based upon how the library has influenced, affected, or inspired you in some way. For those that may need help with their writers' block, there will be a workshop held on Monday, September 12th from 10 a.m. to noon.

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New Video "Evermor" By Peterborough Indie Band Tin Vespers

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[Related: Video for Tin Vespers' "Snow"]

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PtboPics: Another Habitat For Humanity Build Gets Underway

The official groundbreaking ceremony for Habitat for Humanity's upcoming builds on Jane Street in Peterborough took place Friday afternoon. These two homes will be built in part by Kenner Collegiate's new Senior Youth Build Program, and Habitat will also be offering many Women Build days in the fall due to the huge success of the program from their most recent build on Towerhill Road.  If you are interested in volunteering, click here for info.

 

Sandra and her three daughters Estefany, Michelle and Nicole are ready to begin the build for their home

Eager to be homeowners, Nyssa and Dennis with their children Madalyn and Caleb

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Here Are Pictures From The First Annual Peterborough Celtic Festival At Morrow Park

Despite the rain, that didn't stop folks from celebrating our Irish history at the Peterborough Celtic Festival in Morrow Park. Pipe bands, highland dancers, Sheepdog demonstrations and heavy weight events were all on tap throughout the day.  

 

 

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