Election Day Itinerary for Mayoralty Candidate Daryl Bennett

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Monday 25, 2010

1 PM:
Attendance at Gentry Apparel in Peterborough Square at 360 George Street North. In a municipal adaptation of a Federal or Provincial Finance Minister purchasing new shoes prior to delivering a budget, Mr. Bennett will be purchasing a new tie.

1.30 to 2 PM:
Voting at City Hall.

8 PM:
Attendance at the Bennett Election Night event at the Trentwinds International Centre, 264 Lansdowne Street East.

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Deets on Market Hall Fundraiser "Steel Toes & Stilettos"

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Tickets for the Market Hall fundraiser "Steel Toes and Stilettos" on October 30th are selling out quickly. This is your chance to preview the renovations on this historic theatre with guided tours (steel toes and hard hats will be provided to guests) by the Market Hall staff. As well, the event includes great food and lively entertainment.

The fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 7 p.m. at The Favourite Greek, 360 George Street North, which is located right below Market Hall. Tickets are $75 per person.

For more information, go to their website, call the Market Hall Administration (705) 749-1146 or email events@markethall.org. For info on making a donation to the Market Hall fundraising campaign, click here.

[The Market Hall; Jian Ghomeshi Takes Us Through A Virtual Tour of Peterborough's Market Hall]

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Habitat for Humanity Ceremony This Friday To Mark Completion of Three New Homes For Peterborough Families

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Peterborough's Habitat for Humanity chapter started here back in 2002 and since then, with the help of many volunteers and the community's help, this non-profit organization has given many families a secure and safe home to be proud of and to know they were part of building their very own home. Just recently, Habitat has completed three homes on Towerhill Road with the help of Fleming's Sustainable Building Program, the Peterborough Professional Firefighters Association and community volunteers.
 


This Friday (October 22nd), there will be a dedication and celebration ceremony at 1 p.m. at 288 Towerhill Road to honour the accomplishment and the completion of these homes. It's an opportunity to meet the families and people of the community that in some way contributed to this wonderful cause.

If you are interested in becoming involved with Habitat, click here for more info. —Julie Morris, PtboCanada contributor


[Habitat for Humanity Peterborough; Habitat for Humanity ReStore Peterborough]

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"Rink of Ribbons" Petes Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society

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As the Examiner reports, for a second straight year our Peterborough Petes and the Canadian Cancer Society have teamed up for a great cause. Last year, "Pink the Rink" raised more than $55,000; this year's event is called "Rink of Ribbons" (to include raising money for all types of cancer research), and takes place Saturday, Feb. 5, when the Petes host the Sudbury Wolves.

Former Pete (and NHL player) Doug Evans and Petes assistant coach Wayne Clark were named honourary chairmen of the event. See more from them in the video below.

[Rink of Ribbons YouTube video; The Peterborough Examiner]

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Remember: It's Waste Reduction Week

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It is Waste Reduction Week, with the idea being to encourage waste reduction within organizations and communities. There are resources online to distribute throughout your workplace or school.

On Saturday, bring scrap metal, batteries and electronic equipment to the City Hall Parking Lot (from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m) for safe disposal.

[Waste Reduction Week]

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Charles Pachter Sculpture Gets Loaded Up For Move to Art Gallery of Peterborough

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PtboPics: The Sadies, Andy Maize of Skydiggers and Devin Cuddy (Jim's son) at Gordon Best Theatre

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Last night, Gordon Best Theatre (above the Only Café) was closed down for a private party and PtboCanada was there. Among the bands performing to the packed crowd were Peterborough's Magpie, The Sadies (first pic below) and Andy Maize of Skydiggers (second pic below, standing, far left on mic), who performed a stripped down set of songs, including "I Will Give You Everything". Alongside Andy on guitar was none other than Devin Cuddy (second and third pic below), the son of Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy. It was quite a night.
 

 

 



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"The Wonderful Ones" Who Rallied Behind YWCA

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Local YWCA executive director Lynn Zimmer calls them "the wonderful ones" (see video above)—those who rallied behind YWCA Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign so that the organization's dream of constructing a brand new shelter for women and children could come true.
 
During a recent Community Thank You Celebration held at Showplace, Zimmer veered from her notes in her speech to express how much each and every gift meant to the campaign and what a difference those gifts will continue to make for many years to come.
 
"Capital campaigns are designed to attract very large donations and recognize those donations by naming rooms and buildings in honour of those who have given very large gifts," she says. "Yet we are always aware that every gift to the Crossroads Safe Haven Campaign was heartfelt and many donors of smaller amounts have had to sacrifice more to give that gift than perhaps someone else who was able to give more. Everyone who gives to Crossroads is giving a gift of safety and healing. Every donor brings passion and compassion to their giving. Every gift is important and represents the love and caring of the people in our community."

—Ann Douglas, PtboCanada contributor

[Photos of new YWCA shelter; Domestic violence statistics; YWCA Wonderful Ones]

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New Local Entrepreneurial Competition Bears' Lair Starts Up

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The Bears’ Lair is an entrepreneurial competition in the style of CBC’s The Dragons’ Den, developed by the Peterborough-based Workforce Development Board. It was created to encourage entrepreneurship in the Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and Kawartha Lakes regions. The winner gets an interest-free business loan of up to $50,000. To learn more, click here.

[Bears' Lair website; Bears' Lair Entrepreneurial Competition YouTube video]

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The "Daryl Bennett for Mayor" Commercial That Will Begin Airing Tonight On CHEX TV

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