PTBOCanada Preview & Pics: The Curious Savage At Peterborough Theatre Guild

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The Curious Savage is the latest production to take the stage at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Written by John Patrick and directed by Glen Walker, this is a must watch performance. You're whisked away to the year 1950, where we see Mrs. Savage (played by Linda Driscoll) join the other residents of the sanatorium known as "The Cloisters". After the passing of Mrs. Savage's husband, she inherits $10 million—but her stepchildren disagree with how she wishes to spend it so they have her committed into the home. From there, many stories unfold at the home throughout this touching production that is filled with mystery, humour, and cleverness. You will find yourself drawn to the stories of each character, wishing for them to find their right path. These characters are exceptionally portrayed by Linda Driscoll as Mrs. Ethel Savage, Rebekah Fallaise as Fairy May, Jessica Mauro as Florence, Josh Butcher as Hannibal, Frankie Black as Jeffrey, and Carole Jones as Mrs. Paddy. Here are some preview pictures below...

The Curious Savage runs until October 11th. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or by calling 705.745.4211.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Historic Moment: The First Ever Boeing 737 To Land At Peterborough Airport

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The first ever Boeing 737 to land at Peterborough Airport took place Wednesday evening (September 24th), as Canadian North airline came to visit the passengers who will be flying the charter leaving the airport October 2nd to New York City organized by travel agency Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Here's some pictures of history in the making at an airport where the sky is the limit...

[photos via Loomex Group Facebook page]

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Lakefield College School Open House October 18th

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With a longstanding history as one of Ontario’s leading private schools, Lakefield College School is not your typical independent school—it has a casual, unique atmosphere/setting yet is a top quality institution.

Offering a vibrant day school program to more than 100 local students, "The Grove" (as it is well known) currently attracts boarding students from over 29 countries. Founded in 1879, LCS is an independent, co-educational high school located just north of Peterborough (at 4391 County Road 29, Douro Dummer) right before you hit Clear Lake and cottage country.

LCS—located on a picturesque, stunning campus with Katchewanooka Lake as a backdrop—is holding its annual Open House on Saturday, October 18th at 10 a.m. to share with prospective students and their families what it firmly believes to be the best learning experience in the province!

LCS UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

LCS combines a rigorous academic curriculum with unique experiential learning opportunities that encourage a passion for lifelong learning and fosters leadership development, resiliency and confidence—key factors to achieving success. At LCS, you’ll find top quality teachers who have the freedom to be innovative; specialized settings to enhance learning styles; a personalized approach with smaller student to staff ratios (7:1); a high academic standard; and an incredible post-secondary success rate (100 percent acceptance to universities and the majority attend university of first choice).

Lakefield College School is committed to ensuring that outstanding students have the opportunity to attend. About $1.6 million in partial financial assistance is offered annually to one in four of their students. LCS is incredibly proud of the unprecedented level of support they are able to offer their students!

At LCS, individualized learning support is offered to best fit the personality and overall needs of each and every student. Having a chance to both live and learn with students from around the world enhances the learning experience for students and encourages global awareness.

LCS recently adopted a new schedule which reduces the number of classes from five to four in the typical day and at the same time increases the length of classes. Head of School Struan Robertson says, “With only four classes per day instead of five, students can organize their workload more effectively and have more time during class for meaningful learning with their teachers and peers.”

With 2/3 students living on campus, day students have the option of taking advantage of a program schedule that maximizes 24/7 learning opportunities. There are opportunities to sign up for nighttime classes during the school year and online classes (in the summer) to expand learning hours. This helps prepare students for university life just around the corner.

"GROVE TIME" FOR STUDENTS

Each day, students are allotted 90 minutes of “Grove Time”. This is flexible time offering enrichment activities such as specialized workshops, leadership development, guidance, clubs or extra help if needed. The school stresses the importance of leadership and character development at all times. Its leadership program—delivered through each grade level—explores concepts of identity and self-reflection, character, and becoming responsible citizens of the student’s local and global communities.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The school’s Senior-in-Charge Program offers graduating students the chance to assume positions of responsibility and put their leadership skills into practice as community leaders by filling positions such as Heads of School Life, Heads of Houses, Athletic Spokespersons and leading charitable funding initiatives. These roles not only assist the younger students on campus, but are a vital tool in the growth of the seniors before they venture off to post-secondary life.

While at LCS, students graduate to attend prestigious universities around the world. The core of all of its programming lies in the fundamental belief of value-based learning to develop strong leaders for our world’s future.

To learn more about LCS and its Open House on October 18th, visit:

Website: Lcs.on.ca
Facebook: LakefieldCollege   
Twitter: @LakefieldCS
YouTube: LakefieldCollege
Pinterest: LakefieldCS

You can pre-register for the LCS Open House here.

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T-Elle Boutique Is Moving From George To Charlotte

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Update: November 6th, 2014 - T-Elle is open in their new location at the corner of 131 Charlotte Street.

Downtown clothing shop T-Elle Boutique (located at 351 George Street) is having a moving sale. Items are up to 70% off as they prepare to move to their new location at 131 Charlotte Street.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Parkhill On Hunter Closing After 25 Years In Business

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After 25 years in business, Parkhill on Hunter will be closing the doors of the landmark Peterborough restaurant on Monday, September 29th. “It is with both sadness and excitement that I make this decision,” owner Emma Cox says in a press release. “After 12 years of working at the restaurant, four of which as owner, the time has come for the next phase.” Cox will be transitioning her focus, skill and experience to her new catering and event planning business, EC Catering. “I am so excited about this change. Although we won’t be in a brick and mortar restaurant, our food and event planning services will still be available."

NOTE: EC Catering says they will honour all Parkhill on Hunter gift certificates for one year from closing date.

Share your memories of Parkhill on Hunter over the years on our Facebook page.

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The Iconic Bud's Music Centre Purchased By Long & McQuade

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Bud's Music Centre on Alymer St., which first opened in town in 1968, has been purchased by Long & McQuade as the owners are retiring.

As of October 6th, Bud's Music will be no more, and the well wishes and memories from loyal customers over the years are coming in on the Facebook announcement (see below) posted by Bud's. There will be no job losses, as the employees will now be Long & McQuade employees.

[h/t Beth McClelland]

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Best News Ever: 4 Year Old Peterborough Girl Maci Millen Beats Cancer

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Maci

Maci

After two years of chemotherapy, 4-year-old Peterborough girl Maci Millen is now cancer free—completing her chemotheraphy treatments at PRHC, and celebrating with her family, nurses and doctors (aka "Team Maci").

Maci has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Now that she's cancer-free, her mom Katie Baptie tells Extra Peterborough radio this is the best day of her family's life.

Little Maci has just started JK at Chemong Public School, and early next year is off to Disney World. This courageous girl is now looking forward to living a "normal" childhood. What an inspiration she is to others.

Watch more in this CHEX Newswatch report from Mark Guinta.

[Screengrabs/Photo via Chex Newswatch and Extra Peterborough]

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PTBOCanada Pics & Preview: Rock Musical Hedwig And The Angry Inch So Rocks

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Rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch fills the tiny Gordon Best Theatre stage, spills out into the crowd for audience interaction, and rocks the entire place. Filled with numerous jokes, Peterborough references (nice touch) and androgynous '70s glam rock, this play by Peterborough theatre collective Art For Awareness will have you toe tapping as Hedwig and his "begrudging" band The Angry Inch (played by Ian Jack, Sean Veecock, Geoff Bemrose and Kyle Nurse) belts out numerous tunes. The story is told as a type of monologue by Hedwig (played by Jeff Schissler) who takes you through the main character's life highs and lows, and is supplemented through great music and a fantastic range of emotion.

  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch is another powerful production by Art for Awareness.
  • Producer: Geoff Bemrose
  • Director: Shannon Oliver
  • Musical Direction: Ian Jack

The show runs September 24th to the 27th, each night at 8 p.m. at Gordon Best Theatre, with an additional 11:30 p.m. performance on the 26th. Tickets are available online and at the door with partial proceeds going to CMHA's Gender Journeys program and Peterborough Pride. Follow Art for Awareness on Facebook and Twitter.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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This Is A Showdown: Watch The Video Oshawa Generals Directed At Peterborough Petes

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So that longstanding rivalry between our Peterborough Petes and Oshawa Generals just got even more real folks.

Watch the video below the Gens made taking aim at the Petes. We can't wait to see the response from our hometown Petes! In the meantime, maybe send No. 19 in our list here to the Gens—with no roses.

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Peterborough Fashion Week Video Starring 79-Year-Old Betty Derry Is Awesome

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Peterborough Fashion Week is this week, and it includes a Never Too Old To Strutt show at Princess Gardens at 2 pm on September 24th featuring a group of models aged 65 and over.

The show pays respect to the vibrancy, wisdom, grace and beauty of our elders. In a society where youth is worshipped, PFW want to "shed light and bring to the surface the divine beauty of aging gracefully, with integrity, strength and confidence."

Watch this promo video below filmed on Hunter Street starring one of the models, 79-year-old Betty Derry...

Our premiere show never to old to STRUTT pays respect to the vibrancy, wisdom, grace and beauty of our elders. In a society where youth is worshiped, we want to shed light and bring to the surface the divine beauty of aging gracefully, with integrity strength and confidence.

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