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Smile Cookie Campaign Raises $50,713 for Five Counties Children’s Centre
/The Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) did not frown as it received $50,713 from the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign in Cobourg and Colborne.
Five Counties Children’s Centre CEO Scott Pepin gets help from volunteers to serve up smiles during the recent Smile Cookie Campaign at Tim Hortons in Cobourg and Colborne.. Tim Hortons has been raising funds for local charities for over 25 years. In total since its inception in 1996, the Smile Cookie Campaign at Tim Hortons has raised more than $111 million for charities and community groups. Photo courtesy of FCCC.
The campaign ran from April 29 to May 2. The proceeds of each Smile Cookie sold helped FCCC’s high-demand treatment services such as speech therapy and occupational therapy, reduce wait times for kids and their families in Northumberland County.
“Smile Cookie really lived up to its name, as the funds raised from their sales will put smiles on the faces of many children and their families in our community who can get the care they need when they need it,” said Scott Pepin, FCCC CEO. “We want to say a huge thank you to the Northumberland community for showing their support through the purchase of Smile Cookies and their donations during the campaign.”
Five Counties was among hundreds of charities and community groups in Canada and the U.S. to benefit from the Smile Cookie campaign his year. Nearly $18.8 million was raised in total in 2024 according to a Tim Hortons news release.
"We'd like to extend a huge thank you to every Tims guest who supported our annual Smile Cookie campaign this year,” said Axel Schwan, Tim Hortons president. “Through your generosity and support, we're collectively making a big impact for more than 600 charities and community groups.”
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Kawartha Food Share's 'Porch Pirates For Good' Food Drive Is Back to Plunder Peterborough On June 1
/Kawartha Food Share's (KFS) ‘Porch Pirates For Good’ food drive is back in Peterborough to restock empty shelves for June 1.
For the past four years, the food drive has yielded over 140,000 pounds of food and over $12,000 in monetary donations. Photo courtesy of
Households are asked to leave a bag(s) of non-perishable food items on their front porch for the Porch Pirates to collect starting at 9 a.m.
Food bank clients have reached an all-time high throughout Canada as rising costs of food and supply chain shortages have affected their clients, donors and purchasing power, according to KFS.
The following is a list of items requested for donation:
Peanut Butter
Canned tuna
Canned vegetables and canned fruit
Individually wrapped school snacks
Pasta and pasta sauce
Alpha-getti, Kraft Dinner and Chef Boyardee
Breakfast cereal
Gluten free items – like pasta, cookies, oats etc.
Canned soup/stew
Feminine hygiene products
Diaper
Monetary Donations (can be made online or during item collection)
For every $1 donated, $3 worth of food can be purchased, according to KFS. Volunteers can collect cheques or cash during their pickups.
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Rotary Club of Peterborough Introduces New Fundraiser to Help Those Live "Brighter Futures"
/The Rotary Club of Peterborough has introduced a new fundraiser called Bright Futures. It support of local and international Rotary Projects that help individuals and families to live Brighter Futures, announced on Monday.
The Rotary Club of Peterborough was established in 1921 and currently has just over 70 members. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The fundraiser is a raffle ticket fundraiser with more than $7,500 in prizes available. The winning tickets will be drawn live at a dance party at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre on June 8.
“Organizers aimed to offer prizes that would appeal to a broad number of adventure-minded people including a $5,000 travel voucher from Blowes & Stewart Travel, a five-night cottage rental on Catchacoma Lake and a Palusky Kayak and Paddle,” said Amy Simpson, Bright Futures committee co-chair.
The dance is a casual celebration with snacks, a cash bar, silent auction and live music from local band The Patio Stones. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the draw itself will take place at 9 p.m.
The owners of the winning tickets do not need to be present to win the draw prizes but is preferred for more dramatic effect according to Susan Sharp, co-chair.
“It would certainly add to the excitement to have the winners on site when the big prizes are given away,” she said.
Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 each or three for $20. Dance tickets are $50. For raffle tickets, dance tickets or auction donations please email contact@peterboroughrotary.ca.
Tickets can also be purchased in person at Grady’s Feet Essentials, 231 King St..
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Five Counties Children's Centre Chosen As Smile Cookie Campaign Recipients
/Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) has been selected as the local charity that benefits from the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, announced on Monday.
Five Counties volunteers will be at local Tim Hortons locations in Cobourg and Colborne next week to assist with the Smile Cookies Campaign. The annual fundraising campaign returns, with proceeds supporting Five Counties kids. Photo courtesy of FCCC.
The campaign runs from April 29 until May 5 at locations in Cobourg and Colborne.
“We are very grateful to Tim Hortons locations in Cobourg and Colborne for selecting Five Counties to be the beneficiary of the annual Smile Cookie Campaign,” says Scott Pepin, FCCC CEO. “Fundraising efforts like this help reduce wait times and ensure more children and families get the access to care they need when they need it.”
Residents are encouraged to visit a Cobourg or Colborne Tim Hortons to support Five Counties to purchase a Smile Cookie. Bulk orders are also available and can be ordered by completing this form. During the campaign, Five Counties staff, volunteers, families, and supporters will be at Tim Hortons locations to collect donations and thank visitors for dropping by.
All money raised from Smile Cookie for Five Counties will go towards its Building Abilities for Life Campaign. This campaign funds priority, high-demand services like speech therapy and occupational therapy to reduce long waiting times for these critical services.
Tim Hortons has been raising funds for local charities for over 25 years. Last year, Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada raised a record-breaking $19.7 million for over 600 local charities and community groups. The Smile Cookie Campaign has raised over $90 million since the program’s inception.
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Temporary Road Closure In Effect for Peterborough Butterfly Run on April 28
/A temporary road closure will be in effect for the Peterborough Butterfly Run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 28.
The Peterborough Butterfly Run supports families and individuals who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a child or are unable to conceive. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PETERBOROUGH BUTTERFLY RUN.
Affected streets will be:
Engleburn Avenue from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street
Birdsall Street from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street
Streets will be made available for local traffic. The public is advised that runners will come through this area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the day of the event.
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100 Women Peterborough Raises Over $10,000 For YWCA At First Meeting
/100 Women Peterborough in their first meeting, raised $10,000 for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton following a majority vote from the membership at the Venu on Monday.
100 Women Peterborough has supported local charities since 2018 donating over $190,000 to support local community causes. Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough.
“I’d like to extend our utmost gratitude to 100 Women Peterborough for selecting us as the beneficiary for their first event of the year,” said Tina Thornton, YWCA director of philanthropy. “It was truly an honour to share our mission with some of our community’s most dynamic women, and we are so proud to be part of a city and region that clearly demonstrates its caring and commitment toward helping people in need.”
The funding supports YWCA's core programs and services that are meant to provide crucial assistance to thousands of women and children every year, where they offer support, shelter, counselling and crisis intervention for those dealing with the impacts of gender-prejudiced violence and abuse according to a press release.
“The generous donations from 100 Women Peterborough will support the YWCA’s core programs and services through our Journey of Care which helps thousands of women and children each year as they deal with the impacts of gender-based violence and abuse,” said Thornton. “Last year that included over 6,000 nights spent at Crossroads Shelter; almost 1,300 client contacts for the Court Support program; about 350 clients in our Outreach Support program; and more than 3,000 support and crisis calls by phone and text. Our key services also include the START program, which gives women access to over a dozen community support agencies through a centralized meeting; our Women’s Well-Being counseling and peer support program; and providing basic necessities and food for women and children staying in our safe spaces.”
“It’s incredibly moving to witness the collective effort of women in our community rallying together to support the vital cause of the YWCA,” said Rosalea Terry, 100 Women Peterborough founding member. “Our membership’s unified support is not only powerful but also a testament to the strength of our community’s solidarity.”
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Jack’s 37th Annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament to Tee Off On May 23
/There will be 240 linksmen participating in the Jack’s 37th Annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame (PDSHOF) Golf Tournament set for May 23 at the Quarry Golf Club, announced on Thursday afternoon.
Doug Gibson, Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament chairperson (left) and Kevin Carter, Quarry Golf Club general manager (right) holding the Bob McGillan Scramble trophy to be presented to the top team of the event. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The sold-out tournament fundraiser's proceeds will go towards the Hall of Fame’s operating fund and to support its bursary for exemplary high school student-athletes.
“You can see by the support that we get that it was a matter of calling all of our groups that played last year and everyone re-upped,” Doug Gibson, PDSHOF Golf Tournament chairperson. They wanted to play a game and it just shows the support.”
The tournament is in honour of Hall of Famer Jack Gibson, who was inducted in 1986 — Doug’s father — and had several roles and stints in the lacrosse and hockey world.
He managed the senior lacrosse team to a Mann Cup in 1966 and 1973. Jack helped organize a semi-pro league in 1968-69 and managed the team that won the championship in 1969.
He also managed Maryland Arrows of the Pro Lacrosse League in 1974-75. The Hall of Famer also managed Canada’s Field Lacrosse team in the 1967 World Championships.
Doug agreed that, “without a doubt,” this tournament was a way to help continue his father's legacy alongside the Hall of Fame.
“He was extremely proud when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame and he's been down here as one of the supporters before he passed away (in 2000),” explained Doug. “He really enjoyed his time here at the Hall of Fame and it has been good for the family.”
While the tournament is full, prospective golfers can join a waitlist to be accepted, pending any cancellations.
YWCA 'Walk a Mile In Their Shoes' Fundraiser Returns to Peterborough On May 24
/YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes returns on May 24 to raise funds for YWCA programs and services helping women and children recover from gender-based violence.
Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough.
The YWCA is asking everyone to dig out your red shoes, grab your friends, family or colleagues and join them at Confederation Park for a walk around downtown Peterborough. Check-in for participants will open at 11 a.m. and the walk will begin at noon.
Participants can sign up as solo walkers or with a team. Local groups and businesses are encouraged to join and challenge others to a fundraising contest.
Registration for the event is $40 for a limited-time Early Bird rate. The fee includes lunch at the event, a custom water bottle and a t-shirt.
Proceeds support the YWCA's Journey of Care, which encompasses each of the signature programs and services offered to the women, children and gender-diverse people it serves.
Registrants can go online to create their personal fundraising page or sponsor someone with a donation.
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CMHA HKPR Launches Second-Annual 'Change the Cycle' to Raise $25,000 For Mental Health Initiatives
/The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) has launched the second-annual 'Change the Cycle' fundraising event at Nicholls Oval on June 15.
Jack Veitch, CMHA HKPR manager of community engagement and education (left) and Ryan Waudby, Tom’s Heating & Cooling president (right) after the latter kickstarted the fundraiser with a $7,000 donation. Photo by dAVID tUAN bUI.
