City Of Peterborough Fall Fun Guide Now Available Online
/The City of Peterborough Fall Fun Guide, which features city-run programs, is now available online.
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Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park
/Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.
Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best
First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.
The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.
The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.
I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.
Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.
On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.
In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.
The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/
Backwoodsmen Are Bringing Traditional Folk Music To Lang Pioneer Village Next Week
/Lang Pioneer Village will host an evening of traditional Ontario folk songs revisited by the Backwoodsmen on August 26.
Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
The Backwoodsmen will be live in concert in the Jacquard Loom Interpretive Centre at Lang Pioneer Village Museum performing contemporary arrangements of some of the province’s traditional folk songs. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm.
According to Lang Pioneer Village, Peterborough County has one of North America's richest folk-song traditions. Between 1929 and 1959, internationally recognized scholars documented more than 3,000 orally-transmitted folk songs in the region.
In 1958, Folkways Records of New York City released the first of ten vinyl recordings featuring Trent Valley singers and musicians. This little-known piece of local history is presented by the Backwoodsmen, who met playing traditional music as volunteers at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The quartet focuses on folk songs documented in eastern Ontario in the 1950s by song collector/scholar Edith Fowke.
Backwoodsmen is composed of Al Kirby on dobro and guitar, John Bird on recorders, banjo-ukulele and washboard, Rob Cory on guitar and harmonica, and artist Rob Niezen on guitar and mandolin. The group 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 historian and musician Dr. Allan Kirby, and Rob Niezen’s linocuts.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance on the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-villagemuseum.myshopify.com/.
Wedding Bells Are Ringing At Lang Pioneer Village As They Present Tying The Knot: Early Wedding Traditions
/Lang Pioneer Village will take visitors back in time with Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions, as they explore wedding traditions of the 19th century and the origins of practices then and now, on August 14.
19th century wedding. Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village.
The Museum’s best and most fashionable costumes will be on display throughout the village. Visitors may spot a few brides getting ready for their big day.
While strolling through the village, visitors can find out what would be in a traditional trousseau and experience a shivaree in the Fitzpatrick House.
They can learn about courting traditions such as love spoons at the Carpenter Shop and courting candles in the Blacksmith Shop.
Those what kind of wedding gift might you receive in the 1800s can find out at the Milburn House. While there, they will see demonstrations of bobbin lace making.
The day will also feature wedding folklore and superstitions as well as 19th-century bachelor and hen parties in the Keene Hotel.
There will be various events like live music and a tea party happening throughout the day.
Visitors are encouraged to dress up for the occasion in their old wedding gown, bridesmaid frock, suits and suspenders.
Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions, will take place on August 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14).
Visitors may purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop, but advance purchase is not required. For more information visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
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Peterborough GreenUp Hosting 'Let's Bike!' Around The County To Encourage Bike Safety And Fun
/Peterborough GreenUp is inviting residents to join them for ‘Active School Travel Peterborough’ (AST Ptbo). This event will help teach bike skills, play games and celebrate bike safety.
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This event invited families to bring their bicycles to various locations around Peterborough County for an evening of fun and education.
The evening will feature face painting, ABC bike checks, bike decorating and a draw for a prize.
There are a range of activities suitable for many ages and abilities. Helmets are required, and can be provided if participants do not have one. Parent permission will be required for all children and youth.
On August 9 AST Peterborough will be at the Peterborough Lion’s Centre (347 Burnham St.) from 5 - 7 p.m.
On August 23 they will be at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (20 Concession St.) from 5 - 7 p.m.
On August 30 they will be at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Rd.) from 5 - 7 p.m.
Peterborough Century 21 Lakers Hosting Fan Appreciation Day Ahead Of Game 3 On Thursday
/The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers will host Fan Appreciation Day before Game 3 at The Memorial Centre on Thursday.
BROOKLIN’S MIKE BYRNE (LEFT) SHOVING OFF LAKERS’ CORY VITARELLI (RIGHT) AS PETERBOROUGH GETS IN THE OFFENSIVE ZONE. VITERELLI SCORED THREE GOALS AND TWO ASSISTS, LEADING THE LAKERS IN POINTS IN THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA TAYLOR AND PETERBOROUGH LAKERS.
Thursday at 8 p.m. the Lakers will host Brooklin Lacrosse Club for game three of the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) Semi-final series.
The Lakers and Brooklin are currently tied at one game apiece in their best-of-seven series.
Before the game begins, fans are invited to the Memorial Centre for a variety of activities.
All merchandise is $5 off courtesy of Imprinted Apparel. There will be multiple draws for game worn jerseys and gift certificates.
Ed Arnold’s lacrosse book Peterborough’s Perfect Season with Benny and his Jets will be on sale for $20.
Player will be available after the game for photos and autographs. There will also be opportunities for fans to catch a warmup shirt or game shorts and many other giveaways throughout the night.
Tickets for game three can be purchased at the Memorial Centre box office.
Lakefield Homecoming To Celebrate The Past And Present Of The Village
/Lakefield Homecoming, a weekend to celebrate the Village of Lakefield and bring the past and present together, is taking place from Aug. 5 - 7.
Photo courtesy of Lakefield Homecoming.
Friday:
The opening reception will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Lakefield from 5 - 9 p.m. on Aug. 5.
The evening will feature live music from the Bob Taylor Band and BBQ.
Saturday:
Sidewalk sale featuring local vendors will begin at 9 a.m.
The opening ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. outside the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Golf Tournament, Shotgun Start, will begin at 10 a.m. at Katchiwano Golf & Country Club. All ages and skill levels welcome to attend.
At 11 a.m. a memorial bench and stone will be revealed at Hague Point, honouring Moses and Nellie Marsden, Lakefield’s first full-time indigenous family, and the Michi Saagiig People who occupied the land prior to European settlers. Representatives from Curve Lake First Nation, and descendants of Moses and Nellie Marsden to be in attendance.
From 12:30-4:30 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 will host a BBQ and patio party featuring music by Harley Payne and the Original General Delivery Band.
A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lakefield will begin at 2 p.m. Those interested should meet at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 37 Bridge Street. Those that can’t make the tour can pick up a map at the Opening Reception or Sidewalk Sale for a self-guided, or self-driven tour.
The 50th Anniversary of the Preston Auto Wreckers Midget Lacrosse Team’s All Ontario Championship will be celebrated from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Curling Club.
The Vintage Lakefield Facebook Group will host a meet and greet at Isabel Moris Park from 7 - 8 p.m.
The Lakefield Village Lions Club will host a dance at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre beginning at 8 p.m. Live Music by the Band “Gravy”, Display from Lakefield Historical Society Tickets $25, available in advance by calling 705-652-0639. Complimentary shuttle bus within Lakefield and surrounding area.
Sunday:
A Classic Car Show hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club will take place at Isabel Moris Park from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lions Food Truck and Live Music from John Boyko Band.
A free pancake breakfast hosted by MPP Dave Smith will take place from 8 - 10 a.m. at Lakefield Legion Branch 77.
Gospel and hymn music will take place at Isabel Moris Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free admission, all welcome. Please bring your lawn chair. In the case of rain, this event will be moved to Lakefield Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
Weekend Long Events:
Christ Church Community Museum, 62 Queen Street, Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.
Story Walk & Scavenger Hunt, Hosted by Selwyn Public Library
Beaver Tails, Behind Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, Supporting local Lions Clubs
Remembering Peterborough's Gary Dalliday With Caring For Our Communities Golf Tournament
/Community Care will host the Gary Dalliday Memorial Caring For Our Communities Golf Tournament on August 15 at The Quarry Golf Course in Ennismore.
Photo courtesy of The Quarry Golf Club.
Dalliday, who was affectionately known as ‘The Diller’, played for the Petes in the 1960-61 season. In 1976, he began an over 30 year career delivering sportscasts on CHEX-TV, retiring in 2009.
He focused on local sports, and had been a champion of the Peterborough and area sport scene for decades. Dalliday is a member of the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame and Peterborough Pathway of Fame.
Among his many charitable efforts in the Peterborough area, Dalliday served as a volunteer with Community Care Peterborough delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and adults with disabilities.
“Our family is proud and thankful of this opportunity,” said Pete, on behalf of the Dalliday Family. “My dad would be very pleased with proceeds of this event helping Community Care.”
This fundraising event has a BBQ lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., putting dinner around 5:30 p.m. depending on the pace of play. Cost is $175 per player.
The proceeds of the event will support the Meals on Wheels program in Peterborough, Selwyn Township (Ennismore and Bridgenorth) and Buckhorn areas.
“The demand for this program is growing in these areas and throughout Peterborough County, so this fundraising event in Gary’s memory is so appreciated and attached to a program that he believed in too,” said Alicia Vandine, Donor Relations and Communication Lead at Community Care Peterborough.
Last year, Community Care Peterborough delivered 45,186 meals and 4,952 grocery orders within their Meals on Wheels program.
To participate or for more information about this event contact Alicia at Community Care Peterborough (705)775-3083, ext. 224 or visit https://www.commcareptbo.org/GaryDallidayMemorialGolf.
GreenUp Celebrates 30 Years Of Environmental Activism With A Birthday Party In The Park
/Peterborough GreenUp will be celebrating their 30th anniversary on August 11 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Ecology Park.
Photo courtesy of GreenUp.
GreenUP’s early roots in 1992 began in citizen-lead awareness-raising projects and in cooperation
between different community organizations.
As a non-profit organization, GreenUp offers hands-on environmental education programs, lead inspiring projects that showcase the potential for green, healthy, and active neighbourhoods, and coordinate events and campaigns that enable collaborative action and civic participation.
Their 30 year celebration will begin at 4 p.m. at Ecology Park and is welcome to the public.
Short remarks will be shared recognizing donors, supporters, and partners at 5:30 p.m.
Refreshments and light dinner will follow, and family-friendly programming will continue until 7p.m.
Those interested in attending should RSVP here.
Annual Heritage Hunt Invites Peterborough To Test Architectural Knowledge
/The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) has launched their annual Heritage Hunt contest inviting residents to test their knowledge of Peterborough’s architectural heritage for the chance to win great local prizes.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
