15 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 23 - 25
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Photo by Luke Best
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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
Kawartha Lakes United Way Executive Director Retires After a 17-Year Tenure
/Penny Barton Dyke, executive director of the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes (UWCKL) has retired after 17 years of service announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of The United Way City of Kawartha Lakes.
Barton Dyke served the community through a number of projects, including Community Matters which encouraged deeper conversations in the community about development work.
She was also involved in Edwin Binney’s Community Garden (EBCG) which established an approach to food security and education through planning and growing crops in the community.
“It has been a privilege and honour to work with incredible community leaders, donors, volunteers and staff over the years,” said Barton Dyke. “I am looking forward to taking some time off and looking at new adventures.”
The United Way Board of Directors has hired Emily Beall and Shantal Ingram to be co-executive directors. Beall is currently the organization’s projects and communications coordinator while Ingram is a community investment coordinator with UWCKL.
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Pathway Of Fame Celebrates 25 Years With New Inductees
/The Pathway of Fame marks 25 years as an organization and celebrated their ‘Class of 2022’ inductees last Saturday.
photo courtesy of the Pathway of Fame.
This milestone celebration in the Nexicom Lounge at Showplace Theatre comes after the City of Peterborough City and Mayor Diane Therrien proclaimed Sept 10 as Pathway of Fame Day.
At the event a list of Pathway of Fame inductees took the stage for a series of performances and readings.
These nine new inductees were enshrined into The Pathway;
Dave Adams (d.), and John F. (Jack) Bardeau (d.) as Community Builders
Donald Glenn Forde, Lois Tuffin and Jacob Rodenburg in the category of Cultural Betterment
David Carley in the category of Dramatic Arts
Kate Suhr and The Weber Brothers in the category of Entertainment/ Musical
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
Lost Luggage Leaves Fleming Fire Combat Member With No Equipment At National Championships
/Liam Cole, a Fleming College graduate and member of the Fleming Fire Combat Team, arrived in Calgary on Wednesday for the National FireFit Championships, only to find that his luggage - with all of his equipment - had gone missing.
Photo courtesy of Linda Langlois.
“He has worked so hard to be in this,” said Linda Langlois, Cole’s grandmother. “This is his first time travelling by himself, he’s 19, it’s 2:30 in the morning in the airport, he’s scrambling.”
The competition began on Wednesday and will run until Sunday.
Cole qualified to compete in Calgary after crushing his personal best at the Oshawa Regionals in August.
To compete in these competitions competitors must wear full bunker gear which they supply themselves.
“He’s been borrowing gear from anyone who isn’t competing, which will cause issues when group races begin,” said Adam Cole, Liam’s father.
In addition to not having equipment for his competition, Cole is also missing all of his personal items and is now dealing with the stress of potentially losing thousands of dollars of equipment.
“Liam went into that first day of competition with five hours of sleep, no gear and no clothes.”
Adam says he has been back and fourth with Lynx Airlines since Liam landed in Calgary, trying to locate his luggage. He waited on hold for over an hour, spoke with a representative for two hours and has still received little to no help.
He has also has been in contact with the Calgary Airport, who he says has been helpful but unsuccessful in getting answers and has spoken with Toronto Pearson Airport with no success.
“It’s hard to understand that they can’t even give us an idea of where it was forgotten or the last time it was seen,” said Adam. “Luggage is tagged, it gets scanned, how does no one know where it is?”
Liam flew from Toronto Pearson to Calgary International Airport via Lynx Airlines.
Petes And Emterra Partner To Host Clean Community Cup Encouraging Minor Hockey Teams To Be Environmentally Conscious
/The Peterborough Petes have partnered with Emterra to host the 2022-23 Clean Community Cup to encourage local minor hockey teams to make a positive impact on the environmental well being of their community.
File photo.
