May 09, 2012

PTBOPics: Peterborough Jane's Walk At Mark S. Burnham Park

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Last weekend, there was a Jane's Walk in Mark S. Burnham Park (Map). Originally a woodlot on the Burnham estate, the park was donated to the province, and is now an Ontario Park.

Mike McMurtry and Roger Jones of the Peterborough Field Naturalists were our guides and both were chock-full of interesting tidbits about the park.

Head over to outdoors blog Trail Swag for the full account of the walk.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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May 09, 2012

Rock-A-Mile Fundraiser For YWCA At Historic Red Dog This Saturday

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May 09, 2012

Recycling Event Being Held This Saturday At Evinrude Centre Parking Lot

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This Saturday, May 12th, Environment Day is taking place in the parking lot of the Evinrude Centre from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the City of Peterborough, it's a great opportunity to recycle those big items you just weren't sure where to take, such as used electronics, large plastic and scrap metal items.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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May 08, 2012

Blue Sky Event For National Youth Week Takes Place This Afternoon At Nicholls Oval

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In celebration of National Youth Week, there will be activities taking place at Nicholls Oval this afternoon (Tuesday) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a full list of events, check out their Facebook page as well as Peterborough Youth.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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May 08, 2012

Queen Mary Online Auction Wraps Up This Wednesday

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Queen Mary Public School is running an online auction that wraps up tomorrow. Put your bid in for some awesome items for Mother's Day and help the school and its food program.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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May 07, 2012

PtboPics & Coverage: Women's Only Event At Wild Rock

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On Sunday evening, Wild Rock hosted a special Women's Only event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first 50 women who had RSVP-ed for the event were welcomed with a bag of goodies as they arrived, including a travel mug from Marmot, a 3-visit pass to Goodlife and an assortment of other items. There were also door prizes and contests to enter for some fabulous prize packs. The place was bustling as women networked and chatted as they sipped wine and sampled horderves. It was a great evening, and one that I'm sure will become an annual event.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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May 07, 2012

Take A Look At These Beauty Supermoon Images Shot Just North Of Peterborough

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The Supermoon happened Saturday night. Here's some great images...

[images via Barry Mortin on Twitter]

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May 05, 2012

PtboPic: Don't forget to gaze upwards tonight

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Don't forget to have a peek at the moon tonight, which is closer to Earth than normal due to its elliptical orbit.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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May 05, 2012

Empty Bowls Project Today At The Silver Bean Café

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Kawartha Montessori School presents the Empty Bowls Project today at the Silver Bean Café running until 2 p.m. this afternoon. Grade 6 students have handmade pottery bowls to sell for $25, $20, and $10 and then you can fill your bowl with a yummy hot lunch served up by the students and volunteers. All proceeds go to Kawartha Food Share.