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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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Today In Your Local Crime Report: One Man Busted For Graffiti Spraying, Another For Bear Spraying
/From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...
Male charged with mischief.
On the 8th of August at approximately 930 pm a security guard working at the construction zone for the Hunter Street bridge observed a suspicious male inside the fenced compound under the bridge. Further investigation revealed the male was spray painting graffiti on the concrete under the bridge. The male was arrested and police were notified. Charged with mischief under $5,000 and trespassing is Drew Glenn, 23 years old of Aylmer St. He was released with a court date of the 25th of August 2011.
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Male arrested for robbery.
On the 7th of August a group of individuals known to each were at a residence on Bethune Street. For reasons unknown, one of the males produced a can of bear spray and confronted the others for money. Some money was obtained and one of the individuals was sprayed with the bear spray. Police were notified and attended, but the suspect had left the residence. On the 9th of August the suspect turned himself in to police. Kenneth Ryan Vilneff, 21 years old of Stewart Street, has been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and assault. He attended court on the 9th of August for a bail hearing.
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TVOKids "Don't Sit Still" Tour In Peterborough This Saturday At Lansdowne Place
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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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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"
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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
/[via @jacksoncreek]
[Related: Video for Tin Vespers' "Snow"]
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