Peterborough's Annual Swap and Seed Sale, 16th-Annual Seedy Sunday Hits Peterborough Square March 10

Those with green thumbs can get an early start on spring as Peterborough’s 16th Annual Seedy Sunday hits Peterborough Square on March 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Urban Tomato.

This popular seed sale and swap event allows those in attendance to learn, get the tools and resources needed to grow this season.

The free-admission event will have a diverse range of locally grown heirloom vegetables, flower and herb seeds, vermicomposting supplies and bulbs available for perusing and purchase from local vendors. These locally grown seeds are adapted to our unique climate and grown to thrive on your farms and gardens according to a press release.

Community groups will display information about their work and provide visitors opportunities to get involved with local food, farming, water, and environmental programs and to answer questions about gardening, seed saving and growing this season.

Attendees can expand their gardens at the Seed Exchange Area to swap seeds with other growers, pick up some new and unique seed varieties and chat with other seed savers.

Educational, hands-on activities will be offered throughout the afternoon.

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A Crafter’s Dream: ARTISANity Show and Sale Hits Peterborough Square

Spring is in the air, and with it the return of Spring ARTISANity 2023 from April 28 to 29.

photo courtesy of the ARTISAN centre.

ARTISANity will be taking place Friday, April 28 from noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the lower level of Peterborough Square (across from the Artisans Centre.)

The show and sale will feature the beautiful, hand-crafted works of local artisans. fibre arts, gourd arts, woodturning, pottery and jewelry will all be available.

One hour free parking is available on April 28 and all day free parking on April 29.

For more information, visit the website.

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Ukrainian Christmas Celebration Held at Peterborough Square This Saturday

The Ukrainian Community of Peterborough and the Kawarthas (UCPK) is holding a free Ukrainian Christmas celebration at Peterborough Square this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

City Hall was lit in yellow and blue as a symbol of unity and support for Ukraine on March 1. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The celebration also known as Rizdvo falls every Jan. 7 every year according to the Julian Calendar and Orthodox Church.

The free family-friendly event features authentic Ukrainian food, music, carolling, colouring books for children and traditional craft workshops.

Performing at the event is a joy string quartet playing music with children and adult volunteers singing carols throughout. ‘Carol of the Bells’ is one of the featured songs and is based on the famous Ukrainian Christmas Carol ‘Shedryk’ by Nikolai Leontovich.

A fundraiser is being held to support UCPK during the event. Vendors are selling items such as fresh baked goods by Ukrainian community members, candles and Ukrainian-themed goods. Donations can also be made online by emailing ucpk.ca@gmail.com.

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40-Year-Old Man Taken To Hospital After Falling Over Second-Floor Railing at Peterborough Square

A 40-year-old man was taken to a Toronto hospital after falling over a second-floor railing at Peterborough Square on Monday afternoon.

Just before 5:00 p.m, Peterborough Police were called to the mall in the George Street and Simcoe Street area after the man fell.

Polic determined that the incident is not considered criminal in nature.

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Fall for Dance North Sparks Magic with Return of Stunning Outdoor Performance Series: Heirloom

Fall for Dance North is back at the end of September to the Peterborough Square Courtyard with their performance series Heirloom.

Photo by Bruce Zinger.

In partnership with Public Energy Performing Arts, Fall for Dance North (FFDN) brings Toronto’s premier international dance festival to Peterborough.

Featuring performances from Montreal artists Zack Martel and Santiago Rivera, the show is set to include dance, juggling and musical performances from The Royal Conservatory musicians.

“What was born out of creative necessity in 2021, due to indoor gathering restrictions dictated by the global pandemic, grew into an inspirational and acclaimed outdoor performance series that we are all incredibly proud to be a part of,” said Fall for Dance North artistic director Ilter Ibrahimof. “We are overjoyed to return with a new highly imaginative, full-length performance that promises to delight the senses in a beautiful new outdoor space in downtown Peterborough.”

Attendees can experience this pay-what-you-can contemporary art experience at the Peterborough Square Courtyard at 340 George St. N. on Sept. 25 at 4 p.m.

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New Two-Day Music Festival Launching Downtown Peterborough Labour Day Weekend

Labour Jam Weekend, a free, two-day music festival celebrating local talent in downtown Peterborough will take place on September 2 and 3.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.

Labour Jam Weekend will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.

The free outdoor concert series will be hosted at the Peterborough Square Courtyard from 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 - 9 p.m. on Saturday.

“We are thrilled to be presenting Labour Jam Weekend in our newly renovated courtyard at the Peterborough Square, '' said Cheryl McQueen, Property Manager of Peterborough Square. “We have always envisioned the courtyard as a bustling community space and outdoor concert venue. Labour Jam Weekend will be the first big music event at the courtyard, and we couldn’t be more excited to host.”

Festival goers are asked to bring their own chair or blanket to Labour Jam Weekend. The festival will run rain or shine except in the event of thunderstorms.

Weekend line-up:

September 2, from 2 -9 p.m.

·         Washboard Hank & Pineapple Frank (Bluegrass)

·         The Fabulous Tonemasters with Bridget Foley (Blues)

·         The Hippy Chicks (Rock)

·         Evangeline Gentle (Folk/Pop)

·         Blue Hazel (Folk/Country/Alt Rock)

·         Lindsay Barr (Pop/Rock)

September 3 from 3 - 9 p.m.

·         The Griddle Pickers (Bluegrass)

·         Carling Stephen (Jazz)

·         Hillary Dumoulin (Folk)

·         Dylan Ireland (Folk/Pop/Rock)

·         Melissa Payne (Folk)

“The last two years have deepened my gratitude for every live performance that comes my way, especially opportunities such as this one that involve performing for my community,” said local musician Evangeline Gentle.

For more information check out the festival's Eventbrite page online for details or follow @TheBoroPtbo on Instagram for festival news and content.

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Fleming College Has New Learning Facility In Peterborough Square

Fleming College’s Skills on Demand Work and Academic Upgrading program and Language Instruction for Newcomers program (LINC), have moved to the lower level of Peterborough Square announced Wednesday.

Peterborough Square opened on May 1, 1975. Construction of the mall ran two years prior to its opening. Photo by Luke Best.

This move places these programs with the already established Fleming College Employment Hub office which manages employment services in the region.

“Moving these offices together puts essential services for job seekers all in one place,” said Maureen Adamson Fleming president. “These are fundamental services, and placing them together in the heart of our community better serves our community.”

The downtown mall is also home to the Fleming College Muskoka-Kawarthas Service System Manager (SSM) which manages employment services in the region.

The Peterborough location of Fleming CREW Employment Centre previously closed on March 31 to better align employment services in one area according to the press release.

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Winter Farmers’ Market Returns To Peterborough Square

The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market is returning to Peterborough Square for the 2019/2020 indoor market season starting this Saturday (November 2nd) and running through April.

The winter market is located at Peterborough Square’s lower level near Princess Gardens. Signage will direct you from all mall entrances to the market location, which is in a newly renovated space this year.

“The location is perfect for a market,” says Julie Fleming from Circle Organic Community Farm. “It’s central, accessible and familiar to everyone. It’s also a warm and welcoming space for families and is fully accessible.”

Parking is free in the mall’s underground parking. Take the blue Galaxy Cinema doors upstairs from the parking garage, exit at the first level doors and you’re right there at the Farmers’ Market.

There is also a Kids’ Zone at the market which has been a huge hit for families. It has toys and other activities happening there while parents enjoy a hot beverage. You can’t go wrong with that.

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PTBO Regional Farmers Market Announces Winter Location In Peterborough Square

The Peterborough Regional Farmers Market, which launched at the outdoor Citi Centre, has found a winter home within Peterborough Square. The community can follow their favourite local farmers and market vendors inside for the winter months, from November to April, as the space is transformed into a vibrant and abundant farmers’ market.

“The owners of the mall are totally committed to welcoming the Farmers’ Market to their building," says Cheryl McQueen, Peterborough Square Manager. "They see it as a return to the roots of the Farmers’ Market in Peterborough.” (The original Farmers’ Market in Peterborough was held onsite in the Market Hall.) 

Photo courtesy DBIA

“The location is perfect for a market,” says Julie Fleming from Circle Organic Community Farm. “It’s central, accessible and familiar to everyone. I have taken my kids to movies at Galaxy Cinema and you use the same parking lot. Take the blue Galaxy Cinema doors upstairs from the parking garage, exit at the first level doors, and you’re right at the new Farmers’ Market."

“Parking is free on the weekends and because the parking lot is heated you can leave your winter coat in your car after you park to make your market experience even easier,” adds Fleming. 

The Peterborough Regional Farmers Market will continue at its summer home at Citi Centre until the end of October and then move to Peterborough Square for its winter location.

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Peterborough Square Garage Is Under Renovation

The Peterborough Square parking garage is going through some renovations and you won't be able to enter using the South Charlotte Street entrance. Instead, use the East Simcoe Street for the time being.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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