Look At Fall In Peterborough From The Sky

These pictures via Drew Van Parys of Fleming College are stunning... 

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Smashing Pumpkins: The Art School of Peterborough Pumpkin Contest

The Art School of Peterborough is hosting a Pumpkin carving contest. Post a photo of your carved pumpkin (this year or prior) on The Art School of Peterborough's Facebook page, and every "Like" that it gets will be counted as a vote. Voting ends October 30th at 11 p.m. and the "Pumpkin King" will be announced on Hallowe'en Day.

The Rules:

• All photos submitted must be carved by the person or family entering.
• The pumpkin does not have to be created this year, it could be a photograph of last year’s pumpkin.
• Allow your creativity to soar, there are no limits as to what mediums you wish to add to your pumpkin.
• You can vote for more than one pumpkin on their Facebook page.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Peterborough’s Red Pashmina Campaign Kicks Off Its 4th Year

A social networking hour on Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:00 a.m at the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce will mark the launch of the fourth year of the wonderful local initiative Red Pashmina supporting the women and girls of Afghanistan. Local media, Red Pashmina Women of Impact, volunteers, distributors, charitable partners and others interested in the campaign—and where it's going—are invited to the social hour (see invite below). Light refreshments will be provided by Ariyana Middle Eastern Restaurant. The Red Pashmina Campaign works with people from all walks of life to make a lasting impact in the lives of women and girls in Afghanistan.

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These Peterborough Minion Pumpkins Are Awesome

It's like they jumped right out of Despicable Me as pumpkins!  Great stuff Sally Halliday.

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The Elk In Douro Is Becoming Famous

A farmer in Douro township is puzzled why an elk has decided to make his farm his homebase. People have tweeted us spottings over the past couple weeks, and the elk (see screengrabs below from this CHEX Newswatch story) is getting famous—people have been sneaking onto the property to try and spot it according to Newswatch, and stopping their cars along the busy Highway 28 to sneak a peek. 

Elk watchers  

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Column No. 3: Dating In The City With Match Me Peterborough's Rebecca Cooper

COLUMN 3 TOPIC: 5 Essential Tips for Men on a First Date

1. Compliment Her. The first few minutes are crucial on a first date. It’s important to check out your date in a subtle fashion, and take notice of the efforts she has put towards meeting you. Often, women will go to huge lengths to prepare for their date. Simply stating “You look great!” will absolutely make her day and give her a wonderful first impression of you.

2. Ask Questions. Getting to know someone can be easier than you think. When you are meeting someone for a first time, it’s important to take control of your nerves and put your best foot forward. Asking your date questions about travel, family and activities they are interested in is a great way to break the ice. Remember: You are not in a job interview so don’t treat it like one!

How to control first date nerves? Our matchmakers often suggest treating the meeting as if you are reconnecting with an old friend. You will want to learn more about “who they are today”, and your anxieties will naturally subside.

3. Listen. She’s telling you information that you will want to catch so lean in to hear her, maintain eye contact and let her know you are paying attention. First dates can have that awkward silence, but if you are listening then you can create another question based on information she is touching on.

4. Pick up the cheque. Making the first move when the bill comes gives your date the impression that you are a gentleman and responsible. If she fights you to contribute, you can decline once, but if she insists then agree to split it.

5. Graciously end the date. Thank her for making the time to meet with you and let her know you had a wonderful time. Suggest swapping contact info (if you haven’t already), and let her know you will be in touch relatively soon. If you are into her, then make sure to plan a second date within a week’s time—providing she's interested. If you are not interested in seeing her again, then contact her and let her know you are not interested in moving forward.

Rebecca Cooper's dating column appears bi-weekly on PTBOCanada.com. 

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LOOK: 2013 KRUZ Radio Staff Channels The Eighties

It's 2013 but the Kruz radio team went 1980s—1982 to be exact—for this picture. Send us your old staff photos—or re-enactments—to tips@ptbocanada.com.   

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Some Classic Staff Pics: Queen Elizabeth Public School To Celebrate 75th Anniversary

On Saturday, October 26th, Queen Elizabeth Public School (located at 830 Barnardo Avenue) will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary. To honour this occasion, they'll be hosting an Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Current and former staff and students are of course invited, as well as the community. Come by and check out the classrooms and memorabilia on display from decades past. 

If you have any items you think that would make a great addition to the festivities to showcase that day from your time at Queen Elizabeth Public School, call 705.742.6331. 

To learn more about this upcoming event and check out classic student/teacher photos from the past (see a few below), check out their Facebook page. 

Staff 1972-1973

Staff 1985-1986

Staff 1980-1981

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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DBIA Featured Post: Sarge's Army Surplus

When Ian Kyle retired as a soldier in 2008 after 34 years of active service, he still had the military on his mind. That’s why on January 22, 2009 he and his wife, Janet, opened Sarge's Army Surplus at 291 George St N, located directly across the street from Showplace in downtown Peterborough.

As you can imagine, Sarge's forte is in offering military surplus gear from around the world. This includes all sorts from small accessories and all aspects of military clothing to outdoor camping gear ranging from tents and sleeping bags to extreme weather gear graded for arctic and even jungle use! What Ian and Janet also offer at the store—and what has really taken off for them—is paintball and air-soft gear. The hobbies for both are popular now and Sarge's is the top supplier in the area for high end equipment.

When you enter the store, you are immediately met with product from floor to ceiling. People are often enamoured with how much is available and the overall display of things they could never imagine would be available in our city. Ian uses the saying that “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it” which you can tell his store operates by! 

Along with his knowledgeable staff including Dave and Ryan, Sarge's offer rentals and are also qualified to do repairs of much of the gear that they offer. One of the most interesting parts of the shop is the collectibles and memorabilia section that is offered. Here you will find items from all around the world ranging from old military medals to badges and even pre-worn uniforms.

Ian and Janet are still very much involved in the local military scene and often attend and set up booths at military themed shows. They are proud to support our local Veterans, celebrate Veterans Awareness Day, and happily offer discounts to armed forces, scouts, and the cadets.

If you’re interested in military history, camping, survival equipment, or hobby sports like paintball, we suggest you check Sarge's Army Surplus out. There truly is no other place like it around, and we’re happy they’re located in the heart of Downtown Peterborough!

For more on Sarge's Army Plus (291 George St N), go to:

Website: Sargesarmysurplus.com
Facebook: SargesArmySurplus
Phone: 705.741.0811

For more on Downtown Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), click here.

—By Aaron Elliott

Riverview Zoo Holding Sloth Mania Fundraiser For Calgary Zoo

Riverview Park and Zoo is proud to announce a fundraising event in support of the Calgary Zoo’s 2 By 2 Rebuild the Zoo campaign. In June, Calgary Zoo suffered an estimated $50 million in damage due to a devastating flood when the Bow River overflowed its banks. The flood caused severe damage to most of the zoo and forced 34 animals out of their permanent exhibits. Within days after the flood, a call for help to CAZA (Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) went out. Riverview Park and Zoo was selected to take Calgary’s two-toed sloths, Porsche and Ferrari.

“Sloth Mania” will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm and will feature an afternoon schedule of special "Meet the Keeper" activities (including two sessions with the sloths), a barbeque, face painting, etc. There will also be raffles that  include opportunities to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Park and Zoo as well as an up close and personal feeding encounter with Porsche and Ferrari. Donate online at here.

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