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Pink In The Rink 2020 Announces Goal Of $72,000, Honourary Chairs Are Ian Armstrong & Mike Martone
/The Pink in the Rink 2020 media kickoff took place Tuesday (September 10th) at Kelsey’s Restaurant, and the revenue goal was announced at $72,000.
The Honourary Chairs for the 11th Annual Pink in the Rink are Mike Martone and Ian Armstrong. The event takes place February 1st as the Peterborough Petes take on the Oshawa Generals at the Memorial Centre.
Honourary Co-Chairs Mike Martone (at left) & Ian Armstrong (photo by Neil Morton, PTBOCanada)
As Peterborough Petes GM Mike Oke said it best at the media launch, the goal is to take down Oshawa in the Pink in the Rink game—and take down cancer.
Since its inception in 2010, Pink in the Rink has raised an incredible $701,249.04 for women’s cancer research.
Watch footage we captured at the launch below…
The Strumbellas To Rock Peterborough February 7th
/The Strumbellas have announced their Rattlesnake Canadian Tour, and it includes at stop at the Memorial Centre in Peterborough on February 7th.
The Strumbellas released their highly anticipated fourth album, Rattlesnake, on March 29th. It was recorded on the band’s home turf, at the legendary Bathouse Recording Studio outside of Kingston and at Revolution Recording in Toronto.
Strumbellas photo via their Facebook page
Tickets for The Strumbellas show at PMC—Halifax’s Neon Dreams are joining them as their special guests—go on sale Friday, September 13th at 10 a.m. in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office inside the PMC, by phone at 705.743.3561 or online here.
Watch the Strumbellas perform a beautiful rendition of “Run” at The Mount Chapel in Peterborough from 2015…
Reindeers Shed Their Velvet At Riverview Park & Zoo
/The Peterborough Riverview Park & Zoo recently shared some amazing photos on their Facebook page of reindeers shedding their velvet.
Here is the velvet falling off the antlers…
Photo courtesy Riverview Park & Zoo
It almost looks like it’s melting off the antlers…
“Velvet is a furry covering over antlers that actually helps them develop,” Zookeeper Cherese explains.
“Velvet is made up of skin, blood vessels and soft fur. As it dries up, reindeer rub it off on trees and rocks to reveal the bone that makes up their antlers.”
Photo courtesy Riverview Park & Zoo
Watch some video the zoo sent us below of a reindeer removing her velvet…
Old Dominion To Play Memorial Centre February 25th
/Acclaimed CMA Group of the Year and 2-time ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion are making a stop in Peterborough as part of their “We Are Old Dominion Tour” in Canada in 2020.
Old Dominion, who recently announced their self-titled 3rd studio album set for release on October 25th, will play the Memorial Centre February 25th.
Tickets go on sale Friday September 13th starting at 10:00 a.m. online, by phone at 705.743.3561 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office located inside the PMC. Box Office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Vinnies, Savage Arms, Sweat Pea Tea Party & More!
/PTBOCanada is delighted to to be running StooNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…
Savage Arms, located in Lakefield and Westfield Massachusetts, has new ownership. An investor group which includes Savage President and CEO, Al Kasper, purchased the company from Vista Outdoor. Vice President and General Manager Terry McCullough says the transition will be very stable, with no changes anticipated. Savage Arms is celebrating two anniversaries this year, 125 years since Arthur Savage founded the company in Utica New York, and 50 years manufacturing rifles in Lakefield. And two of their employees recently marked milestones, Dave Myles with 40 years at the company, and Ernie Barrage with 47 years. Congratulations to all.
Savage Arms
Sweet Pea Tea Party is Megan Martin’s new business. Megan offers the ultimate tea party experience, catering to all ages in any location, including your home. Teaming up with some of the best small businesses in Peterborough, Megan’s tea parties come with food, drinks, cake, cookies, invitations, a sweetie jar and a special gift for the party host. Megan can customize your party for children, adults, bridal showers, baby showers—pretty much any event! You’ll find details on the Sweet Pea Tea Party on Facebook.
Sweet Pea Tea Party
There are only a few booths left for the annual Chamber of Commerce Love Local Business Expo, the largest business showcase in the area. The event runs October 3rd at the Evinrude Centre, and it’s your chance to chat with hundreds of potential customers in one afternoon. For details, click here.
Congratulations to Vinnies on the opening of their third location, this one at 539 George Street. Vinnies are thrift and consignment stores operated by Saint Vincent DePaul and the proceeds help more than 20,000 families per year.
Congratulations to Kevin and Lisa Isaac, who have decided to close King’s Crossing Tap and Grill. The couple previously owned Copperfields and Zeke’s Thunder, so they’ve had a good run in the local restaurant scene. Enjoy your retirement!
Photos From 50 Years Of Bata Library At Trent U
/Trent’s Bata Library, which Chatelaine included in a list of “The 15 Coolest Libraries in Canada”, turned 50 years old on September 6th.
Since the library opened its doors in 1969—just weeks after Woodstock—it has been a great many things to different people: a gathering place to exchange ideas, a quiet and comfortable study spot, and a landmark location to connect with friends.
In 2018, Trent unveiled the Bata Library Transformation, and the building was modernized into a state-of-the-art facility equipped to support the needs of the future, while also preserving an important piece of Trent’s past. View photos from past and present below (photos via Trent’s Facebook page)…
New Downtown Public Space Library Commons Opens
/Library Commons, the new downtown public space located at the southwest corner of Simcoe and Aylmer streets outside Peterborough Public Library, was officially opened on Thursday (September 5th).
The public gathering space, named “Library Commons” through a community vote that took place, features benches, plantings and a public art sculpture.
Entitled “Your Story,” the public art sculpture by artist/architect Patrick Li (pictured below) is the latest project from the City of Peterborough Public Art Program. Li designed the sculpture to evoke a book cover twisting in the wind and create a sense of movement that makes the sculpture feel alive.
Photo courtesy City of Peterborough
“Library Commons provides a welcoming space for the community to enjoy,” says Jennifer Jones, CEO of the Peterborough Public Library. “It’s a great place sit and visit with a friend or relax with a book. Library staff are excited to use the space to offer events and programming.”
Photo courtesy City of Peterborough
“Library Commons has transformed the corner of Simcoe and Aylmer streets,” says Scott Elliott, the City’s Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator.
“This project is an excellent example of the positive impact sponsorship has in a community. LLF Lawyer’s sponsorship of Library Commons and the development of the public art helps to make this space so special.”
Photo courtesy City of Peterborough
Undefeated Canadian Super Welterweight Cody Crowley Headlines “Homecoming V: Going Global”
/Undefeated, world-rated super welterweight Cody “The Crippler” Crowley will headline “Homecoming V: Going Global,” presented by CCC Promotions, on Saturday, October 19th at Peterborough Memorial Centre.
The 26-year-old Crowley (17-0, 9 KOs), who is also co-founder of CCC Promotions, is rated No. 8 in the world by the World Boxing Association. Crowley is the reigning Canada Professional Boxing Council (CPBC) Nation super welterweight champion.
In his most recent fight this past February, Crowley made his first CPBC title defense, winning a 12-round unanimous ecision over Stuart McLellan (25-2-3).
“I left the town of Peterborough with nothing but a work ethic, hope and a dream—hope that I would find the right skill set to make my dream of becoming a world champion come true,” says Peterborough hero Crowley, who is now training in Las Vegas. “At 17-0, I know that my skill set is heading in the right direction. I am super excited to see what the future holds.”
Priced at $62.15, $39.,55 and $28.25, tickets go on sale Friday, September 6th, and will be available to purchase by going online at memorialcentre.ca. VIP packages are also available by texting/calling CCC Promotions at 705.927.3265.
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Maintenance Is Beginning On Victoria Park, Expected To Take Several Weeks
/With the encampment at Victoria Park gone, Peterborough County has announced they have begun planned maintenance in the park.
Barriers have been installed at all entrances to Victoria Park and signs posted at those locations. The park remains closed and compliance with the trespassing notice is required until the rehabilitation plan is completed and the park is re-opened.
Photo by Neil Morton, PTBOCanada
