Lakefield Foodland Giving Free Turkeys To Those In Need For Dec. 14

Lakefield Foodland is getting in the holiday giving spirit by giving away free turkeys to local families in need will be brightening Christmas for local families on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sarah Blestoe at Lakefield Foodland and Ross gave away turkeys last year to those in need on Dec. 15 PHOTO COURTESY OF LAKEFIELD FOODLAND.

“A lot of people can use a helping hand at this time of year. We want to offer our assistance to the people in Lakefield and area,” said Ross Bletsoe, Lakefield Foodland owner We have purchased frozen turkeys to give away to those in need. We support a lot of local charities, non-profit organizations, and sports groups, but this turkey giveaway lets us put our assistance ‘right on the table’ for those who need it most.”

Turkeys are limited to one per family while supplies last.

Recipients are asked to provide an address and identification prior to receiving a turkey.

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Kawartha Contractors Dream Big Campaign Fundraises For SickKids Foundation

Cutting Edge Landscaping and Excavating and Harrison Truck Centre are raising money for the SickKids Foundation through the second annual ‘Kawartha Contractors Dream Big Campaign,’ raising over $17,000 so far.

This is the second year of this campaign which is fundraising to ‘(build) a new SickKids that’s even safer for every child in our community,’ according to the campaign page.

The Kawartha Contractor Dream Big Campaign has raised 89 per cent of their $20,000 goal with $17,700.

Recognized donations include Lakeside Mobile Tire Inc., Monaghan Lumber Specialties and more.

“… last year we spent many weeks at SickKids Children’s Hospital following an accident with our daughter Kacie. I can’t begin to describe what an amazing place SickKids is and how lucky we are to have it available to us when in the time of need. With that said I am happy to be able to donate to such a great cause through this campaign,” said Ryan Kelly (RK Designs), thanking both Cutting Edge and Fawcett Excavating LTD.

Donations can be made to the Kawartha Contractor Dream Big Campaign here.

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Christmas Magic Returns to Hawley Street with The Hawley Jolly Christmas Light Show

The Hawley Jolly Christmas Light Show is back for its third season at 645 Hawley St. in Peterborough starting Nov. 25.

Photo courtesy of The Hawley jolly Christmas light show, Facebook.

Homeowner Jordan Downer says the pandemic project stemmed from his love of Christmas growing up.

“I started the show during COVID because I’ve always been obsessed with Christmas lights since I was a kid. I always wanted to put on a show timed to music but never took the jump,” said Downer. “I figured COVID was a perfect excuse to go for it, with lots of extra time on my hands during lockdown.”

With over 10,000 lights, props and six new songs (plus returning favourites from 2020 and 2021), Downer says the display even responds to music, lighting up and blinking to the beat. Synching with a broadcast on FM radio, visitors can tune into the musical experience of the light show as they drive onto the street.

“Simply drive onto the street and tune your radio to 88.3 FM. You’ll hear the music and skits from anywhere within the block so even while you’re waiting in line for a better spot as it gets busier closer to Christmas, you can still enjoy the songs,” he said.

The light show is accepting donations for The Peterborough Salvation Army and is asking those coming to enjoy the lights to bring along a non-perishable food item, a new unwrapped toy or a monetary donation to be placed in the driveway bin. Donations will be brought to The Salvation Army at the end of December.

Those interested in visiting the third annual lights display can do so from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night until Dec. 25.

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Hometown PTBO: 102-Year-Old Guy Aiello On Celebrating His Birthday and Keys To Living A Long Life

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks to 102-year-old Guy Aiello about his secrets for living a long life, some of his favourite eats in Peterborough and his philanthropy work.

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East Peterborough Lions Club Great Turkey Exchange To Help Families in Need This Christmas

The East Peterborough Lions Club is seeking community donations of turkeys and hams through their ‘Great Turkey Exchange’ this Christmas; collecting and distributing them for families in need announced Wednesday.

The Great Turkey Exchange operated from 2009 until 2020, taking a hiatus in 2021 after supply chain shortages made it difficult to get donations.

Over its history, the program has delivered the main course for 17,000 Christmas dinners in the Peterborough area.

“Our club has helped out by delivering turkeys to groups and we saw how grateful people are to have strangers help feed their families,” says Frank Hewitt, East Peterborough Lions Club service chair. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to resuscitate the program and fill such a great need in our community.”

The Lions say turkey and hams donated to the program typically come from individuals and businesses who recognize both the sentimental and nutritional value of a traditional Christmas meal. The community can help by donating turkeys and hams, or cash donations to purchase these items.

Donations can be dropped off at Kawartha Food Share located at 665 Neal Dr. or picked up by emailing your address to greatturkeyexchange@gmail.com.

For families who are unable to afford a turkey or a ham this holiday season, email greatturkeyexchange@gmail.com and ask to be put on the donation list.

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The Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade Returns to Peterborough

After two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade will return to Peterborough on Dec. 3.

File photo.

The theme for the 47th Kinsmen parade will be ‘Christmas Around the World.’

The parade will begin at 4:45 p.m. at Peterborough City Hall, making its way down George Street and ending on Prince Street. Typically the parade route ends at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, but as the Peterborough Petes have an OHL game that night, they will end on Prince Street instead.

Those who are interested in being apart of this year’s celebration are asked to complete and return the application to the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough. Registration deadline is Nov. 25.

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‘Indoor-Outdoor’ Public Art for Public Facilities Project Seeking Art Submissions

The City of Peterborough Public Art Program is inviting artists to submit two-dimensional artworks for consideration as new public art installations at municipal facilities and community spaces across the City announced on Monday.

File Photo.

Indoor-Outdoor is a two-stage public art project that will integrate artwork created by local artists into City spaces such as parks, recreation facilities and downtown City Hall. Stage one (Indoor) will be completed early next year and stage two (Outdoor) will be completed later in the year.

The project is being administered through the City of Peterborough Public Art Program, in accordance with a resolution of Council in November 2021 on the funding of public art and is open to professional artists and cultural practitioners living in the City and County of Peterborough, Hiawatha First Nation or Curve Lake First Nation. The commission value for each artwork is $4,500.   

The program seeks new, recent or past original works for indoor facilities. A selection committee will discuss each application and select four artworks; considering artistic merit, relevance and feasibility.

The City’s intentions with this project is to “enrich these spaces and people’s exposure to art by bringing art to places where people frequent,” and allow the art pieces to “speak to the spirit of sport and consider the inherent relationship between beauty and skill,” according to a press release.

The four selected artworks will be installed and displayed for twelve to eighteen months at either City Hall, Kinsmen Civic Centre, Healthy Planet Arena or the Sport and Wellness Centre, rotating the works between sites at the end of each term.

The Indoor artworks will be mounted on the main foyers of each facility.

Submissions for the Indoor-Outdoor project close on Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. All submissions must be completed online. More information about the project can be found on the City’s Public Art webpage.

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Capra Toro Giving Away 72 Free Meals On Sunday To Those Needing a Helping Hand On Third Anniversary

UPDATED: 4:35 p.m. on 18/11/2022

Capra Toro is continuing their annual tradition of giving away 72 meals to those needing a helping hand in celebration of its third anniversary this Sunday.

Last year, the restaurant gave 24 meals for its second anniversary. Auto Connect Sales and J&L Services footed the bill for an extra 24 meals each respectively totalling 72. The latter has matched Capra Toro’s 24 meals as well as Mike's Tattoo & Piercing totalling 72 meals.

The restaurant is encouraging anyone to contact them through Facebook or Instagram to write a brief message to anyone deserving of a meal.

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