The 6th Annual National Youth Week 2013 In #Ptbo Includes Dodgeball Tourney

The 6th Annual National Youth Week takes place the first week of May to improve the lives of young people in Peterborough.

"These initiatives are aimed towards uniting all youth from across the City of Peterborough and showing them the value of youth's empowerment within the community and the voice that represents them," says Ricky McDougall, Chair of the Peterborough Youth Council. 

• May 1st: The Bridge Youth Centre - 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Drop in for Games, Art and a Free Snack
• May 2nd: Free Movie night at the Peterborough Library - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free Resume Workshop - 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Employment Planning and Counseling on Simcoe Street
• May 3rd: Twoonie Swim - 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Peterborough Sports and Wellness Centre - $2.00 for youth ages 10 to 21
• May 5th: FREE Youth Bike Repair Workshop at Community B!KE - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in to their shop at 336 Rubidge St. New parts will have a cost.
• May 6th: Free Dodgeball Tournament - From 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the PCVS Gym
• May 7th: Blue Sky - FREE - 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Nicholl's Oval Park

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Man Punches Another Man In Head In Lobby Of Police Station, Man Quickly Gets Arrested

From Peterborough Lakefield Police Release today...

Assault

On the 13^th of April, 2013 at approximately 2:30 PM a person involved in a domestic dispute was in the lobby of the police station waiting to speak with officers. Another male who was in the lobby on an unrelated matter and had nothing to do with the domestic then punched the male waiting in the lobby in the head. Officers immediately grabbed the male who delivered the punch and arrested him. Charged with assault and breach of probation is Gerson Amarildo Ramos-Avila, age 42 of Aberdeen Ave, Peterborough. He was held in custody and will appear in court on the 14^th of April, 2013.

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PTBOPics & Preview: Next To Normal Rock Opera Looks At Family & Mental Health Issues

AFA (Art for Awareness) is a newly formed theatre collective in Peterborough looking to raise awareness of important social issues through theatre, dance and performance. Their first performance certainly isn't pulling any punches, and will leave you quite emotional.

They are performing the rock opera Next to Normal, based on the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical.

Filled with adult themes, language and believable situations, you catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a family being torn apart by mental issues.

The rippling effect of drugs (both poorly prescribed, and recreational), broken communication and the stresses of life are shown throughout the family—which are beautifully portrayed by Marsala Lukianchuk (as the wife, Diana Goodman), Geoff Bemrose (as the husband, Dan Goodman), Mike Rodin (as the son, Gabriel "Gabe" Goodman), Kristyn Russelle (as the daughter, Natalie Goodman), Lucas Deluca (as the boyfriend Henry) and Beau Dixon (as Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden).

Next To Normal shares with us the turmoil in this family's life through song, and Marsala's portrayal of the wife was outstanding. She genuinely portrays the "lost" feeling that someone in that position must sense. Some musical numbers include the entire cast, with a powerhouse of song, backed up by live music.

Great use of digital projection (by Sarah Tye) helped transport the characters between the locals of home, work, doctor's office and school, all the while making use of the multi-platform stage (designed by Ian Burns and constructed by Justin Boyd). Stage direction (by Lindsay Unterlander) was smooth as multiple groups were acting simultaneously, drawing similarities between the two age groups.

Next to Normal is directed by Brian MacDonald, choreographed by Rachel Bemrose and musical direction by Justin Hiscox. Follow Art for Awareness on Facebook and Twitter. Tickets for their shows are $20 for adults and $15 for children, and are available at Maar's Music, Black Honey, Antoinette's Bridal Shop and at the door. Next to Normal will be performed at Adam Scott CVI Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on April 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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#RandomActsofGreen: CFGP's 7 Days Of Green (#7daysofGreen) Creates Exciting Social Media Initiative

Roll up your sleeves, Peterborough! The community is about to get its green on. The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough have announced an exciting new community initiative,  7 Days of Green (hashtag #7daysofgreen on Twitter). Why? To increase Peterborough’s creative dialogue about local green activities while building awareness around green living and giving. 

7 Days of Green kicks off April 16^th with Random Acts of Green, a day when community members throughout the City and County are challenged to incorporate green activities into their lives—and each day forward—and share them on social media. Wondering what you could do? A few simple ideas to greenify your life a little more include:

• Think before you buy: Purchase environmentally sustainable cleaning products and help keep our waterways toxin-free by using eco-friendly products (handy tip: you can get these products at the GreenUP Store!)
• Compost your food waste: One-third of what we throw away at home could be easily diverted from landfills. The bonus is you get nutrient-rich compost for your garden.
• Be water smart: Install aerators in your sink faucet and showerheads and reduce your water consumption by 30%—all without affecting the performance of your water system!

Starting April 16th, spread the word about Random Acts of Green. Why? Because every green act matters. Tweet your Random Acts of Green and pictures to @cfgp_ and use the hashtag #randomactsofgreen, or email your info and pictures to info@cfgp.ca and you’ll become a part of history.

Yep, history.

The Community Foundation is creating a community art installation from the images that you tweet and email that will be displayed over the next year throughout the community—starting at Lansdowne Place! 

For more information and a full schedule of 7 Days of Green activities, visit www.cfgp.ca/green (we're a proud sponsor of this). All events are open to the public.

To learn more about the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough, go to their Facebook page or website. And if you're on Twitter, use the #7daysofgreen and #randomactsofgreen hashtags.

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Help Peterborough Police Solve This Unsolved Robbery At A Mac's Milk

On December 2, 2012, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown male suspect brandishing two knives robbed the Mac's Milk on McDonnel Street in Peterborough. Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or has any information related to this robbery is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Here's a video they just posted on YouTube of the robbery...

[YouTube]

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Watch: FireHouse Gourmet Celebrating 7 Years in Peterborough

FireHouse Gourmet will be celebrating their 7th anniversary in East City on April 18th. Be sure to drop into the store that day for some festivities (and to sample their vast selection of hotsauces). And watch our interview with owners David and Anna below...

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Watch The New Bandwagon With The Weber Brothers

The latest episode in the excellent Bandwagon series is now live, featuring The Weber Brothers performing "Jesus Jesus".

[YouTube]

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The Bargain Shop Closes Up Shop At Brookdale Plaza

The Bargain Shop retail outlet in Brookdale Plaza is closing its doors. As CHEX TV reported last week, 64 Bargain Shop stores are closing over the next few months. Drop in now for liquidation prices on remaining stock.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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A Big Brawl Inside Whistle Stop Cafe Has Resulted In Several Arrests

From a Peterborough Lakefield Police release Saturday...

Cause Disturbance by fighting

On the 06April13 at approx. 1:21 AM foot patrol officers observed a large disturbance inside the Whistle Stop Cafe located at George and Charlotte. Officers observed 10 to 12 people involved in the fight and another 40 to 50 watching the fight. Two parties were separated by officers and when the officers went to separate the other parties these two individuals began to fight again.

Officers again separated these two individuals and learned they were the instigators of the disturbance. These two individuals were arrested. Charged with causing a disturbance by fighting are Gregory Trotter, 21 of Stratford Ont. and Michael Redpath, 21 of Cedar Terrace Peterborough. Both parties were released when sober on the 6^th of April. Redpath will appear in court on the 2^nd of May. Trotter will appear in court on the 25^th of April.

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Watch This MyPtbo Segment On Dogs & The Future Dog Park

Peterborough has gone to the dogs...

[My Peterborough]

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