Peterborough Area Roller Derby Hits Track In Support Of Peterborough Humane Society

Peterborough Area Roller Derby's season opener—The Pivot of Oz—on Saturday, May 27th will put a little extra love in the lives of animals currently living at the Peterborough Humane Society shelter. Normal ticket prices for the double header are $15 per person at the door, with children under 10 free, but on May 27th fans can save $2 off their admission with a donation to the shelter.

The Peterborough Humane Society is looking for donations of non-clumping cat litter, unopened Royal Canin wet cat and kitten food, leashes, collars, gently used clean linens, dish soap, and kitten formula, among other items. Cash donations are also welcomed.

Photo by Heather Doughty Photography

The Pivot of Oz happens at the Douro Arena and Community Centre at 2893 Highway 28. Doors open at 4 p.m., with full contact games starting at 5 and 7 p.m. Games feature Toronto Mens Roller Derby’s “Toronto Outrage” versus a surprise rival team and PARD’s "Riverside Riot Squad" versus GTARollergirls’s “Derby Debutantes” in the later game.

There will be a variety of items from local vendors, league merchandise and snacks available for purchase and some fun family friendly games and entertainment at half-time. There is no ATM on site, so spectators are asked to bring cash.

For more information about Peterborough Area Roller Derby, click here.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Happy Gilmour! The Biggest Street Sale In Peterborough Is May 27th

It's the 27th Annual Gilmour Street Garage Sale this May—one of the can't miss community events of the year in the city.

As per tradition, the Gilmour Street Garage Sale falls on the Saturday after the long weekend. This year, it's Saturday, May 27th (with a Sunday rain-date) starting at 9 a.m.—although people have been known to show up much earlier than that in the hunt for a good bargain.

The biggest street sale in all of Peterborough—it extends out to many other streets in the neighbourhood, and there are also many sales for charitable organizations in town.

It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., don't miss it!! Share on your social media channels!!

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Lakefield's Hard Winter Bread Company Launches Custom Built Mobile, Wood-Fired Bagel Oven

The Lakefield-based sourdough bakery Hard Winter Bread Company has announced it will now be adding delicious Montreal-style bagels to their market tables this spring.

The company—which is run by couple Graham Thoem and Jessica Arsenault—prides itself on creating simple, healthy foods using quality ingredients. They will be baking the fresh bagels on-site at markets in the Kawarthas in their new custom built, mobile wood-fired oven.

“Our time living in Montreal is when we understood the makings of a perfect bagel," says co-owner Graham Thoem. “They need to be handmade, and they must be wood-fired. When it comes to the texture, flavour and authenticity, a live wood fire is the secret to a truly Montreal-style bagel.”

Co-owner Jessica Arsenault adds that the expansion will be part production, part performance. "Customers will find us rolling, boiling and baking bagels right on site at markets," she says.

For the expansion into mobile production, the couple enlisted the help of world-renowned mason and oven-builder, Alex Chernov, from Stovemaster in Orangeville.

Beginning Saturday, May 13th, customers can find Hard Winter Bagels at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market until October. They will also be available at the weekly Lakefield Farmers’ Market.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Girl Power: National Girls Learning Code Day Comes To Peterborough

The Innovation Cluster - Peterborough and the Kawarthas, will be hosting the Peterborough region of the 4th annual National Girls Learning Code Day at the downtown Cube. The workshop takes place Saturday, May 13th, and is for girls aged 8 to 13 and their parents.

Hosted by the Ladies Learning Code—a Canada-wide not-for-profit organization that provides resources for women and children to learn skills in technology in a social and collaborative way and develop digital literacy—it will be giving the opportunity for girls to learn coding in a welcoming environment.

During this event, the girls will work with mentors of the organization and will be introduced to basic coding technology. Using a program called Scratch, children can develop skills in graphic design, HTML, game development, programming, sound design and more by understanding code.

By participating in the workshop, it will help girls discover at an early age if they would like to pursue learning technology innovation further in their future education.

By the end of the workshop, the girls will have created from Scratch an animated, interactive story by learning basic code and design. They will each have a chance to showcase their work to the group to practice their presentation skills.

Those who participate should be at the Innovation Cluster at 1 p.m. for the three hour workshop. You can register here.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Winter Coat Collection For United Way Peterborough's Coats For Kids Program Starting May 8th

United Way of Peterborough & District’s Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too program strives to ensure that children and their families will be warm during the winter by providing clean, gently-used winter wear to children, youth, and adults in Peterborough City and County.

This program provides much needed relief to local families as one in six children in Peterborough lives in poverty. Families continue to deal with sharply rising costs of living and simply don’t have the means to purchase clothing to stay warm during the harsh winter months.

United Way Peterborough file photo

Coats for Kids is possible due to the generous support of Peterborough residents, community organizations, and program partners.

Since 1986, individuals and families have donated gently worn winter wear which is then cleaned at no cost to the program by local dry cleaning providers. Grainger Cleaners, Kent Cleaners, Lakefield Cleaners, and Windsor’s Dry Cleaning Centre have been active and committed program partners since the program began 29 years ago.

United Way Peterborough file photo

This year, winter coat collection will take place Monday, May 8th to Saturday, May 13th at the following locations:

-> Kent Cleaners – 183 Lansdowne St E
-> Grainger Cleaners – 885 Lansdowne Street W
-> LakefieldCleaners – Moody Plaza, Lakefield
-> Windsor’s Cleaners – Parkhill Plaza, Monaghan Rd
-> Windsor’s Cleaners – Kawartha Hts Plaza,1600 Lansdowne St
-> Windsor’s Cleaners – Riverview Plaza, Water St & Marina Blvd

United Way Peterborough file photo

Other community partners such as Global Point Logistics and McWilliams Moving & Storage have ensured that cleaned coats can be stored.

United Way Peterborough & District invests in a network of essential services to help children and families in need, seniors, and individuals struggling with life’s challenges. The Coats for Kids program is just one of many ways UW helps those in need in the community.

To learn more about the United Way, follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Riverview Park & Zoo Train To Open May Long Weekend

Barring any issues with their spring inspection, the Riverview Park & Zoo's train will open on the May long weekend. "We haven't missed it yet so I hope there's no issues," the zoo's Jim Moloney tells PTBOCanada.

The train has been a big hit at the zoo since first opening in the early '70s. Here are some pictures of the construction and train from those early days...

The splash pad is more weather dependant but should be open by mid-June, Moloney tells PTBOCanada.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Peterborough Comedy Web Series Jobless Releases New Episode

Jobless—a Peterborough comedy web series produced by Mike Moring and Adam Martignetti—released their latest episode in front of a sold-out screening last weekend when they double-billed with Crime City at The Theatre On King.

This episode has special guests including Ray Henderson of The Citiots, Will Lamond and Lindsay Unterlander.

"The show came about from discussions between Mike Moring and myself about various jobs we've had over the years, and the stories that everyone seems to have from their jobs," Adam Martignetti tells PTBOCanada.

"The show includes so many stories of ours that have been put together into an overarching narrative that a lot of people can connect with, whether living in a small or big town, just starting out with a new job, having been in the working world for a long time, or even being jobless themselves."

Watch the brand new episode below...

(For Mobile viewers having difficulties watching: https://vimeo.com/214274761) "Distracted Dating" - After a lengthy power nap, a new job opportunity inspires Adam to become mobile, while desperate measures inspire Mike to become Adam. Mike's plans change, however, when an old friend moseys back into his life.

You can catch the previous episodes of Jobless on their YouTube channel here.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Dramatic Lightning Pictures Over Peterborough Last Night

There was quite a lighting show Thursday night (April 27th) in Peterborough, and local weather photographer Jay Callaghan captured stunning pictures that he posted to his Facebook page CaltekDesign.

"All the shots were taken from Whittington Drive overlooking the airport." Callaghan tellls PTBOCanada. "The close strike was at the airport, the other three were in the direction of Kawartha Downs."

Look at them below...

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.

Watch The Latest Trailer For The Peterborough Music Documentary "The Radius Project"

The long awaited documentary The Radius Project on how Peterborough's music scene has created so many international stars is getting closer to completion, its producers Michael Hurcomb and Ryan Lalonde tell PTBOCanada.

"We don't have a release date in mind yet, but we're planning on finishing shooting this summer," Lalonde tells PTBOCanada.

Lonely Parade

The Radius Project was born out of a simple question: “So which famous people would I know from your hometown?” The hometown in question was Peterborough and the answer was endless.

The Radius Project looks at the wealth of musicians that came from the radius around Peterborough and went on to national and international acclaim. A short list of people that grew up or relocated to the area are Serena Ryder, Royal Wood, Three Days Grace, Thousand Foot Krutch, The Silver Hearts, Ronnie Hawkins, The Leahys, producers Greg and Rob Wells, The Burning Hell and many more.

Three Days Grace

The documentary features an interview with Strombo, and a snippet of that is included in the trailer below...

Every famous musician started somewhere. This is a story about somewhere. The Radius Project was born out of a simple question: "So which famous people would I know from your hometown?" The hometown in question was Peterborough, Ontario and the answer was endless.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for PTBOBuzz newsletter here. Watch our PTBOCanada Love video here.