Peterborough's Music Class Of 2015 Photo

A Peteborough Class of 2015 Facebook page has been set up inviting anyone involved in the Peterborough music industry/community together for a group photo to celebrate this city's amazing music scene.

Other communities have done similar group photos to celebrate their success and showcase their talent to the world.

A date has not been set yet but organizers are looking at doing this possibly later this month, to get everyone in one spot at one time. The event is 100 percent inclusive and anyone who was worked in any capacity in the music community here from bands to sound engineers to graphic designers to PR folk are invited. 

Learn more on the Facebook page, and spread the word!

Great idea!!

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Look At These Perseid Meteor Shower Pictures Over The Otonabee River

Niki Allday captured these stunning pics Sunday night (August 9th) of the Perseid Meteor Shower. They were taken in Lakefield with the Otonabee River as a perfect backdrop...

photo courtesy Niki Allday

photo courtesy Niki Allday

photo courtesy Niki Allday

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Lakefield Free Movies In The Park

Thre are Free Movies in the Park for families taking place in Lakefield at The Cenotaph Park across from Canoe & Paddle and Foodland every Thursday night in August and September.

There will be plenty of vendors activities there for families and kids—including face painting—music entertainment (like the awesome Nathan Jackson), and much more. Movies playing include the likes of Nemo, Shrek, The Lion King, Peter Pan and more.

More deets in the poster below...

For more info on Free Movies in the Park nights, contact organizer Mary McGillis of Lakefield's Celtic Connection at 705.651.2012.

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Clothesline Is Opening a Retail Location In Peterborough

The Canadian Diabetes Association operates the Clothesline campaign—which asks Canadians to consider donating gently used clothing, electronics and small household items to them that they're getting rid of.

"One hundred percent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world-leading diabetes research, education and advocacy."

 

There are currently 13 red donation bins around the city to collect used clothing, but sometimes people use them as a dumping ground for everything they are trying to part with.

Instead of dropping large article items at the bins (which isn't their purpose), you will now be able to take them to the retail location at 638B The Kingsway (just West of the Parkway), where they will sell mostly large article items and other goods.

The Grand Opening will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7th, and to kick off the retail location, they are having a themed sale "Christmas in August" where you can purchase an artificial Christmas tree for $5.

Clothesline will be open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 pm. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is cash-only during the initial opening until a debit machine is installed. Clothesline will hold items if prepaid, and will charge a $50 flat rate to deliver items within city limits. You can drop off items—which must be in good condition and sellable—or call Clothesline for pickup (see what Clothesline will pick up here). For futher info, call them at 705.741.2155.

You can follow Clothesline on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about the program here.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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It Was All Bull At City Hall Today

photo via @kjpoling

The Peterborough Ex's 170th season runs this Thursday through Sunday, and a bull showed up at City Hall to mark the occasion on Tuesday (August 4th).

It definitely got attention...

There is literally a bull at City Hall! @ptboex pic.twitter.com/itS1L87dOI

— EXTRA 90.5 FM (@ExtraPtbo) August 4, 2015

@PtboCounty #DeputyWardenJoeTaylor launch of the #170th @ptboex Open this weekend http://t.co/Crip791m5g pic.twitter.com/DAkwY8pG0y

— Karen Jopling (@KJopling) August 4, 2015

There's a lot of Bull talk @CityPtbo City Hall today w 170th @ptboex Thurs through Sunday @MayorBennett @JeffLeal_MPP pic.twitter.com/W3tI4K2YQQ

— Brendan Wedley (@BrendanWedley) August 4, 2015

@MayorBennett is also comfortable with a #littlebull launch of @PtboEx this wkend http://t.co/Crip791m5g #Simmental pic.twitter.com/xAblSaOmPV

— Karen Jopling (@KJopling) August 4, 2015

Congrats @RyanMoore4Cavan & @PtboEx team #history today a #simmentalbull on the steps of @Ptbo_Canada #CityHall #1st pic.twitter.com/YrvXXSf5cQ

— Karen Jopling (@KJopling) August 4, 2015

The best Bull I've seen at @CityPtbo celebrating @ptboex @Milkabot @MayorBennett pic.twitter.com/bi1qgUDmpM

— Michelle Ferreri (@MF2Sense) August 4, 2015

#MinisterofAgRural @JeffLeal_MPP not afraid to handle #bull @PtboEX launch #cityhall of #170th yr in @PtboCounty pic.twitter.com/hGj17qjvtJ

— Karen Jopling (@KJopling) August 4, 2015

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Eerie Ashburnham Walks Running All Month In East City

Each Friday this month, the Trent Valley Archives are hosting the Eerie Ashburnham Walks in East City. Learn a little history and some spooky tales about famous Peterborough landmarks. Each walk runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and costs $15 (Call 705-745-4404 to reserve a spot). Meet your guide at the corner of Hunter St./Driscoll Terrace.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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The Power Went Out During The National Anthem At Lakers Game And Peterborough Took Over

Photo via @eileenkimmett

The power went out at the Memorial Centre during the singing of O Canada by Missy Knott and her little brother Josh at Sunday night's Peterborough Lakers game, and the crowd stepped in. Amazing.

Watch some videos captured on Twitter below, as well as other tweets describing the fan reaction... 

Power went out mid anthem here at the Mem. Good job, fans! #OCanada pic.twitter.com/L0CYM0XTiE

— Century 21 Lakers (@PtboLakersLax) August 2, 2015

What happens when the storm knocks power out during #OCanada? The @PtboMemCentre crowd takes over! @ExtraPtbo pic.twitter.com/4smCfKOZTy

— David Foot (@dfoot905) August 2, 2015

Beautiful voice @missyknottmusic @PtboLakersLax ! #poweroutage pic.twitter.com/WfFPzd8zWF

— Eileen Kimmett (@EileenKimmett) August 2, 2015

Then we started to sing the anthem and the power went OUT. Thank you to the #LakersFans for helping… https://t.co/sehb1oMCq9

— Missy Knott (@missyknottmusic) August 2, 2015

Power just went out at the Memorial Centre during O'Canada and without skipping a beat the entire audience continues singing. @Ptbo_Canada

— JJ Johnson (@JJ_Johnson9) August 2, 2015

Oh, and the power did kick back on before the anthem ended—and the Lakers went on to power their way to a 7-5 victory over Oakville to take a 1-0 lead in the Best of 7 playoff series.

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Canadian Canoe Museum Now Running Voyageur Canoe Tours

Amazing opportunity, as the Canadian Canoe Museum is now running Voyageur Canoe Tours from now until Labour Day!

Their experienced staff guide will lead you on a fun, informative paddling experience on the Trent-Severn Waterway and through the Lift Lock.

Get out and take advantage of these amazing tours right here in your own city. For more info on when these tours run, click here.

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