15 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 23 - 25
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Photos: High School Students Stage Protest For Climate Action
/Students from Peterborough Alternative & Continuing Education (PACE) staged a walkout from school and protested to spread awareness about climate change as part of a movement named “Fridays for Future” at Confederation Park on Friday.
Photo by Luke Best.
The students were part of the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program held in partnership with Trent University.
Aisling MacQuarrie,16, is a Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School student who is taking Youth Leadership in Sustainability. A program that prepares grade 11 and 12 students for leadership roles in sustainability initiatives at the local and global levels. Photo by Luke Best.
“In 2019, the city announced a climate crisis and they also committed to reducing greenhouse gases by 40 per cent by 2031. We're here to remind them of that promise and make sure they're upholding and making actions to get there,” said Aisling MacQuarrie, grade 11 student. “We wanted to try to make more of a difference in our community.”
Fridays for Future is a youth-led global climate strike movement that started in August 2018 when then 15-year-old Greta Thunberg began a school strike for the climate.
For three weeks leading up to the election, she sat outside Swedish Parliament every school day, demanding action on the climate crisis.
Mayor Diane Therrien encouraged the students in their protest and movement before heading to the Peterborough Environmental and Climate Action Expo (EnviroX). Photo by Luke Best.
12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 16 - 18
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Photo by Luke Best
Welcome to the weekend!
Looking to stay indoors? Looking to spend time outside? There is a lot happening in the Peterborough area; check out our list below!
Head To The Lake Show And See The PTBO Lakers Play In The Mann Cup
The Lakers play against Langley Thunder at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the Mann Cup!
Tickets: Available through the Grant Thornton Box Office
When: Fri., Sept 16. 8 p.m. (and if needed Sat., Sept. 17th, 7 p.m.)
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4
See The Historic Lang Pioneer Village By Lantern Light!
Tour the village by the soft glow of lantern light during this family-friendly event and learn how settler families spent their time after dark.
Tickets: Online
When: Fri., Sept 16. & Sat., Sept. 17th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd.
Keene, Ont. K0L 2G0
Listen To The Canadian Rocker, Bif Naked!
Bif Naked will be playing at the Venue with Cassie Noble & Burning Bridges.
Tickets: Available through Eventbrite
When: Fri., Sept. 16th, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Venue, 286 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9J 3H2
Go See The Bowie Lives!
It’s been over two years since the pandemic and The Bowie Lives sold out the Market Hall performance on Jan. 10, last year and they are excited to resume touring and return to Market Hall on Sept. 17!
The Bowie Lives, pre-show includes the Bowie Bazaar; collectibles bought and sold, put on Bowie make-up and costume props to help you get your Bowie on plus photo opportunities and so much more!
Come in costume dressed as your favourite David Bowie persona! Fun for all ages.
Tickets: Here
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2T8
See Some Queens At Spanky’s Angels
The Angels are coming back to Peterborough and the Spanky's patio to bring you a night of fun and festivities!
Hosted by Van Goth and headlined by Canada's Drag Race star Jada Shada Hudson!
This show also includes Betty Baker, Sahira Q, Nicki Nastasia, and Madeleine.
Tickets: Pre Sales are available online, or at the door.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Spankys Pub and Patio, 201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
Head To Jethro’s For The Sad Boi Variety Hour
Caitlin Currie, VanCamp and Gamekeeper will play some songs at Jethro’s Bar + Stage, for what they’re calling the Sad Boi Variety Hour.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Jethro’s Bar + Stage, 137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2K7
Find Some Treasures In East City!
Residents of East City have come together to host a multi-household yard sale throughout their neighbourhood.
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.
Where: Various Locations
Get Some Ink And Some Bubble Tea!
The artists from North York Ink will be bringing a little taste of Toronto, featuring custom flashes, giveaways, merchandise and not to mention an exclusive (limited time only) MILK + TEA x North York Ink collaborative bubble tea!
More info here.
When: Fri., Sept. 16 - Sun., Sept 18. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day
Where: MILK + TEA, 360 George St. N. #57, Peterborough, Ont. K9H 2H6
Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.
When: Sat. from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: PTBO Square Courtyard, 340 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 7E8
Check Out Field Blur And Van The Man
Field Blur is performing at Sadleir house with some special guests!
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., Peterborough, Ont. K9H 3T2
Head To Millenium Park for PTBO VegFest 2022
Peterborough's annual celebration of all things VEG is back!
Peterborough VegFest is a local expression of a global movement, celebrating the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of a delicious plant-based lifestyle.
Peterborough VegFest is a family-friendly festival, all are welcome to come and enjoy delicious vegan food and goods in beautiful downtown Peterborough.
No animals were harmed in the making of this festival!
When: Sun., Sept. 18, 11 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Millenium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 0A5
Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market
A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.
When: Sat., 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough, Ont. K9J 1Y6
Hometown PTBO: Judy Doughty on Becoming a Fitness and Figure Competitor at age 40
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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with 60-year-old fitness and figure competitor, Judy Doughty about her accomplishments at the 2022 NPC North American Championships in Pittsburgh, earning her pro cards and how she started training with Jason Green at TEAM GREEN Physiques to enter her first competition at age 40.
Peterborough Women Takes Home New Car in PTBO Crime Stoppers Annual Car Raffle Fundraiser
/Barb Erskine of Peterborough drove away in a brand new Nissan Maxima on Thursday, which she had won in this year's Crime Stoppers car raffle fundraiser.
Barb Erskine takes the wheel for the first time of her 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Edition. Photo by Luke Best
The 2022 Nissan Maxima Platinum Edition purchased at Trans Canada Nissan was donated to Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers by Steve Daynes, the general manager of The Staffing Connection and Level A Professional Group.
"I think it's important because I live in Peterborough and I want to support my community and make sure that it's safe,” said Daynes in a previous interview with PTBOCanada. “We have locations throughout the area of Peterborough and in Cobourg as a business and I want to make sure we give back to the communities that we serve."
Steve Daynes (Left) shakes hands with Erskine. Photo by Luke Best
With a value of roughly $50,000, Erskine never expected to win the car and saw the ticket purchase as more of a donation.
"Honestly, I was doing it for the cause. I'm very, very supportive of Crimestoppers. I really am," says Erskine.
Erskine was ticket #1347 of the 3110 sold. Because of Daynes' generous donation, Crime Stoppers raised just over $48,000 to fund their program.
Coming from driving a Toyota Corolla previously, Erskine was feeling a little nervous about the 300 horsepower.
Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization that relies on donations and fundraising efforts to keep the program running.
(L-R) Daynes, Detective Constable Keith Calderwood and Provincial Constable Greg Stokes congratulate Erskine on her win. Photo by Luke Best
10 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; September 9th to September 11th
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With the first week back to school we’ve been hard at work!
Now the weekend is coming and it’s time to have fun! There is a lot happening in the Peterborough area!
Check out the rides at Volksfest in the Kawarthas
Volksfest in the Kawarthas has returned to 500 Towerhill Road. Join Peterborough Volkswagon for a classic VW cruise through the Kawarthas with Music, Food, Fun!
Free Admission
The cruise leaves Peterborough Volkswagen at 10, returning for a BBQ, music and of course a classic VW Car Show.
For more information, confirmation of attendance or vendor inquiry please contact Josh.Bagshaw@Peterboroughvw.ca
When: Saturday, Sept 10th, starting at 10am!
Where: Peterborough Volkswagon, 500 Towerhill Road Peterborough, ON, Canada K9H 7R8
Cheer on the Lakers at the Mann Cup!
The Petes play against Langley Thunder at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for the Mann Cup!
Tickets: Available through the Grant Thornton Box Office
When: Saturday, Sept 10th, at 7 pm!
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4
Learn About Monarch Butterflies at The Zitacuaro Summit
An opportunity to learn more about how the community is protecting monarch butterflies, and how the monarch butterfly influences Zitacuaro Indigenous culture, including clothing, music, and traditions like the Day of the Dead. Zitacuaro is located at the foothills of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, and the community has already planted 200,000 trees in the forest sanctuaries to help protect this species at risk.
When: Saturday, Sept 10, 6 pm - 9 pm
Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8
Watch a Pete’s Pre-Season Game!
Petes take on Sudbury Wolves at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre
When: Saturday, Sept 10, 4:05pm
Where: 986 Peterborough County Rd 10, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
See Some Local Talent!
Borderless Music & Arts Festival is turning 5 years old on Sept. 9. Come celebrate with us! Music for your heart, soul, and spirit.
Featuring: The Colton Sisters, Little Fire, Effigy Girl, and Shahrazi
Tickets: $15 in advance: www.eventbrite.ca/e/borderless-little-fire-the-colton-sisters-effigy-girl-shahrazi-tickets-407452339917
or $20 at the door
When: Friday, Sept. 9. Doors at 7pm
Where: Gordon Best Theatre, 216 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
Check out the Modern Makers Market
The Modern Makers Market returns to the Morrow Building with over 80 small businesses! Tickets are $5 that includes a ballot to win an incredible door prize! 85 vendors have donated an item with a minimum retail value of $15 and you get a chance to win this!
When: Sunday, Sept 11, 11am - 4pm
Where: Morrow Building, 151 Lansdowne Street Peterborough ON K9J 0A4
Make the Trip to Norwood to see the Hot Rods for Hospice
Join Norwood Hospice at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre for an Antique Car Show, Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Vendor Booths!
They are pleased to collect any items you would like to donate to the yard sale. If you love to bake, they would also appreciate any baked goods!
Also looking for volunteers to assist at the event.
When: Sunday, Sept 11, 10am to 4pm
Where: 88 Alma St, Norwood, ON K0L 2V0
Pick up some produce at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m - 1 p.m.
Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8
Head To Millbrook for the Zucchini Festival!
After two years the Millbrook Zucchini Festival is back!!
All events and activities are free! Please bring your own zucchinis if you have them!
Along with the undeniably exciting Zucchini Boat Races in Baxter Creek, we will be offering prizes for the best Zuperhero Zucchini Decorating, and a host of Zuperhero themed activities, utilizing the other-worldly powers of the Great Green One itself!
When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Click here for the full schedule
Where: Needler's Mill, 1 Needlers Ln, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market
A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.
When: Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 136 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6
Hometown PTBO: Ted Higgins On Becoming Mr. Lacrosse
/This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks to Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame member, Ted Higgins about growing up in Peterborough through the decades and his ongoing love of lacrosse.
Y Drive Kicks Off New Charitable Foundation With Dunk Tank On Saturday
/Y Drive launched the Y Drive Foundation by hosting a dunk tank in Peterborough Square on Saturday.
Colin Streeter (Right) throws a ball towards the target in hopes of sending David Bui (left) into the water. Photo by Luke best
“The foundation was created in memory of Dani Sinacori who passed away in August. As a mother of 3 and teacher to many, her life was sports, teaching and family,” said Y Drive in a Facebook post. “The foundation will be geared towards school breakfast programs, youth sports and helping our neighbours when they need it.”
Participants had the chance to dunk the likes of:
Adam Brown (Chemong Lodge)
David Bui (PTBO Canada)
Diane Therrien (Mayor of Peterborough)
Jessie Primeau (Bowes & Cocks)
Rob & Erica (Y Drive)
According to Erica Young of Y Drive, $1160 was raised from the event and additional donations.
Couture Candy PTBO Celebrates Grand Opening on Saturday
/Couture Candy PTBO’s second location on Lansdowne Place hosted its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Lisa Couture and Family cut ribbon in opening ceremony of their new location. Photo by Luke Best
The new storefront is located between Journeys and Claire’s at the bottom of the escalator. Couture Candy PTBO has been donated the space from the mall until Oct. 3 to aid in their ‘Cancer Care is Sweet’ fundraiser.
$1 from select products will go towards the Peterborough Regional Health Center Foundation for cancer care with a goal of $10,000.
Before the new location opened on saturday, they had already raised $8,500 according to Couture. Photo By Luke Best
“We're gonna crush it. I know we will,“ said owner Lisa Couture. “We actually have some fun challenges for the community to get more donations. There's a cool hair-cutting challenge that's will be coming up.”
Donations can also be made at both stores or online.
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12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; August 25th to September 5th
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