Thunder From Down Under Returns To Memorial Centre Stage

Thunder From Down Under returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre stage on Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Thunder is a fully interactive experience. The performers make their way through the crowd and select a few crowd members to join in the fun on stage.

Critics, celebrities and fans from around the world rave that Thunder From Down Under is the best male revue show on the Vegas Strip.

Tickets are $45 & $55 (plus applicable fees) and are on-sale beginning Friday at 10 a.m. online at www.memorialcentre.ca by phone at 705 743 3561 or in person at the PMC Box Office.

An exclusive PMC SCOOP members presale runs Thursday at 10 a.m., people can sign up for the PMC SCOOP at www.memorialcentre.ca

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Lakefield Nursery School Hopes To Bring The Community Together With Community Carnival

The Lakefield Cooperative Nursery School (LCNS) is hosting a Community Carnival on Saturday at Isabel Morris Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Lakefield Cooperative Nursery School.

Visitors can enjoy a barbeque lunch, bouncy castles, face paint, popcorn, games, prizes, crafts, cotton candy and children entertainment beginning at 11 a.m.

Proceeds will go to the LCNS.

LCNS is a parent co-operative, which means that families are actively involved in the preschool experience. Families work together to run the school as assistant teachers, administrators, fundraisers and maintenance crew.

LCNS has been operating for over 48 years.

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The Boro Is Calling All Budding Or Seasoned Gardeners To Help Beautify Downtown With Planters

The Boro has put a call out for anyone, experienced or not, that would like to volunteer to plant patio planters on Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Volunteers do not need any gardening experience, or equipment. Kids are welcome though they must be accompanied by an adult.

A complimentary, local lunch provided for the morning shift and dinner for the afternoon shift.

Volunteers are to meet at the Peterborough Square Mall courtyard at Water Street and Charlotte Street. Washrooms will be available at the mall all day.

Both sessions will include a brief introduction to gardening.

Those interested in volunteering should email dawn@ptbodbia.ca to sign up and to share any allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Trent-Severn Waterway Will Open In Time For Long Weekend

The Trent-Severn Waterway will open on Friday, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.

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For the last two years, the opening of the Trent-Severn Waterway has been delayed due to COVID-19.

Lockstations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Friday to Monday.

After Monday, until June 19, lockstations will be open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday - Thursday. From Friday - Sunday they will be open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

From June 20 to September 5 they will be open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

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Lang Pioneer Village Set To Open For Its 55th Season

Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be opening for its 55th season on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.

Following two years of altered programming due to COVID, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be resuming regular programming as the 2022 season launches.

The Village will once again be filled with costumed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades and pastimes of local settlers and First Nations in the 1800s, and farm animals will return to pastures and pens.

The Museum’s 2022 season will also see the return of many popular special events including the Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show, the Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show, Village by Lanternlight, Applefest, Historic All Hallows’ Eve and Christmas by Candlelight.

The launch of a new event, “Tying the Knot” – Early Wedding Traditions, which has been delayed due to COVID, will take place this August. This event will focus on 19th-century wedding traditions and how they have shaped practices of today.

Also launching this season is the Museum’s new permanent exhibit, Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come From. This exhibit serves as an orientation for visitors upon arrival to contextualize the settlement story and the major impacts that settlement had on the local Indigenous population.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming our visitors back,” said Museum Operations Manager, Elizabeth King. “It is exciting to return to living history programming – with live demonstrations, hands-on activities and people moving about in our buildings and roadways.”

Visitors may still purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-villagemuseum.myshopify.com/, though it is not required. Purchasing admission in advance for special events is strongly recommended to allow for faster processing upon arrival.

The Village is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays from May 24 to June 17, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday from Father’s Day to Labour Day weekend.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (60+), $5 for youths (ages 5-14), free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $30 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 5-14. Special event pricing varies. For more information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.

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City To Distribute Trees For Canopy Conservation On Saturday

The City of Peterborough will host “Trees for Canopy Conservation” on Saturday at Beavermead Park.

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The free, family-friendly event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature information and activities that focus on the importance of trees and their role in mitigating climate change:

• GreenUP’s Ecology Park will deliver presentations on how to plant trees and provide them ongoing care and maintenance;

• 4RG will present information on the value of trees and how they help with climate change with interactive tables, as well as a ribbon tree display to learn more about different types of trees;

• Children’s activities include Glen Caradus’s Paddling Puppeteer show and a craft table with tree-themed activities;

• Camp Kawartha will have an interactive table; and

• The Sacred Water Circle will provide a First Nations perspective and drumming.

As part of the event, the City will be distributing 300 trees to property owners who previously registered for the free tree giveaway on April 21.

Registered residents are reminded to arrive at their scheduled time and have their registration confirmation with them in either electronic or printed format. Please note that all the trees were spoken for on the opening day of registration, and trees will only be given to residents who are registered.

The trees are intended to offset the loss of healthy trees that are removed each year, and help grow the urban canopy

“We’re excited to launch the City’s first Trees for Canopy Conservation,” said Councillor Kim Zippel, Chair of the City’s Environment and Climate Change portfolio. “Urban forest renewal helps to mitigate many of the societal challenges faced by cities, and is key to conserving and improving biodiversity, sequestering carbon, cooling and filtering our air, and reducing flood risk. Plus, a healthy urban canopy provides an environment that is good for our mental and physical wellbeing.”

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Peterborough Fire Services Reminds Residents Open Air Burning Not Permitted

Peterborough Fire Services reminds residents that open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Peterborough in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code.

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Chimineas and other wood-burning devices are not approved appliances for open air fires.

Fire bowls, fire-pit tables and barbeques that burn propane or natural gas are examples of permitted appliances, as long as they are TSSA approved.

“Open-air burning poses a significant risk of fire spreading as well as related health concerns from the smoke,” said Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger. “Even the smell of smoke can cause breathing difficulties in adults and children.”

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Splash Pads Are Open In The City Of Peterborough As It Warms Up For Summer

Splash pads in City parks are open for the season.

Rogers Cove Splash Pad. Photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.

The splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. They are located at:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

The splash pad at Nicholls Oval park is temporarily closed for maintenance, and expected to open later this spring.

“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way. The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families during the warmer weather. Play safe and have fun,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, the Chair of Council’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation portfolio.

Residents are reminded to follow Peterborough Public Health’s recommendations based on the local COVID-19 Risk Index.

Wading pools in City parks will be opened later in June when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until the City’s lifeguard program starts on June 25.

Information on the City’s beaches, wading pools and splash pads is online at peterborough.ca/splash.

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Cross Cut Exhibit at Lang Pioneer Village Museum Celebrates Rural Ontario Folk Songs

Lang Pioneer Village Museum is hosting a new exhibition entitled Cross Cut: Traditional Ontario Folk Songs Revisited from May 24 to June 4 in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (PCAHB).

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An opening reception launching a songbook, double CD and exhibition under the title “Cross Cut” will be taking place on May 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the PCAHB with artist Rob Niezen, Dr. Allan Kirby and a performance by traditional music group Backwoodsmen.

Musician and music historian Dr. Allan Kirby, visual artist Rob Niezen and traditional music group Backwoodsmen selected and revisited just shy of two dozen folk songs from rural Ontario. They created contemporary arrangements and adapted lyrics, resulting in a double CD and an illustrated songbook.

The songbook presents the songs with lyrics and chord progressions, an introduction by Dr. Allan Kirby, and Rob Niezen’s linocuts reflecting on the narrative of the songs with a contemporary perspective by applying the concept of ‘crosscutting’

As part of the exhibit, Lang Pioneer Village Museum will be hosting “Artist on Site” days with Rob Niezen from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 30, May 24 and June 4. Neizen will be at Lang Pioneer Village Museum to discuss the Cross Cut exhibit and display his linocuts.

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