Brighton Barn Theatre presents
Over the River and through the Woods, a comedy about inter-generational family relationships opening April 17th for ten performances to May 2nd. Call 613-475-2144 or visit www dot Brighton Barn Theatre dot ca for more information. Tickets are fifteen dollars.
The Youth for Youth Variety Show
is put on by St. Peter’s SS and Holy Cross SS in support of the Youth Emergency Shelter. This is a significant fund raising activity for the shelter.
What: Youth for Youth Variety Show for the Youth Emergency Shelter
When and Where: Friday, May 1, 2009
7:00 pm
Cost: $8.00
Market Hall on George St
Peterborough
The Peterborough Social Planning Council
will host an International Feast with dishes from around the world donated by local restaurants, as well as live entertainment and raffles, on Saturday, May 2 at Trinity United Church
(Simcoe Street entrance) 6-9pm. The dinner is in support of the Council’s
ongoing community work. Tickets, at $15, are available at Titles
Bookstore or PSPC - 187 Simcoe Street.
The Peterborough Children's Chorus
presents their annual "Voices of Spring" concert on Saturday, May 2 at 7pm at George St. United Church in Peterborough. Tickets are available at Titles Bookstore in Peterborough or by calling 705-740-6110.
THE LIBRARY NEEDS YOU!!
Come help clear out, organize and filter through the goods of the library. Make room for growth!
Saturday May 2nd 10 AM- 1 PM -- Clean, have fun and eat too!
Please call to let us know you're coming 639-2228
CEO/Librarian
Asphodel-Norwood Public Library
705-639-2228
St. Andrew's United Church
at Rubidge & Brock Sts. is participating in the 6th Annual Abraham Festival on Sun. April 26 at 11 am. This is a regular service providing an opportunity for a spiritual encounter with another faith. Please come and join us at our Sunday morning service.
The Rt. Rev. David Giuliano, moderator of the United Church of Canada will be at St. Andrew's, Monday, April 27 at 1:30 pm. for a brief service of worship in which he will speak and answer questions.
Reception afterwards.
The Putting Your Affairs in Order Workshop Series final presentation is April 29 at 7 pm. The topic is Healthy Grieving & Funeral Planning:
What Helps. The speakers are Rev. Joanna MacQuarrie minister of St.
Andrew's UC and Rev. Lyle Horne, representing Hospice Peterborough.
WHISKY NOSING EVENT – PETERBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mark Friday, May 1st, 2009 on your calendar for the Peterborough Historical Society’s Whisky Nosing event to raise funds for its Hutchison House. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Hutchison House to meet and greet. Following that our piper will lead the parade of kilts to the Knights of Columbus Hall where the fun will begin.
The Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers will be performing some demonstration dances (you too can join in), followed by our Whisky Nosing experts, presenting three unique and distinct whiskys for your appreciation. For those that are not whisky fans, wine will be available. The evening will finish off with delicious Scottish fare.
Tickets are $40.00 for PHS members and $45.00 for others and can be purchased at Hutchison House or by calling Peterborough Historical Society at 740-2600
Get your tickets early as there are limited numbers available and you don’t want to miss this great event.
2009 YWCA Freedom Walk
The walk, which will be held at Nicholl’s Oval Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 2nd, is a family-friendly activity with food and refreshments, entertainment, prizes—and most importantly, the chance to raise funds for a very important cause: helping women and children in our community escape domestic violence!
Participants can take a 2 km stroll, or a 5 or 10 km walk along the Rotary Greenway Trail. Registration starts at 10:00am, and the walk begins at 10:30. There will be a lunch for the walkers from 11:30 to 1:30 pm with draw prizes and closing ceremonies as well. There will be face painting, a children’s Fun Walk and for participants who raise over $100, the can choose either a Freedom Walk tote bag or another gift.
Visit www.ywcapeterborough.org and click on the Freedom Walk button to register today or for more information, call Penny at 705-743-3526 ext. 118!
Members of the Kawartha Region Arts and Heritage Society
are invited to attend the Annual Meeting at Henderson House in Kawartha Settlers' Village, 85 Dunn St. Bobcaygeon, On on May 3, 2009 at 2:00pm to elect directors, receive the financial statements and elect auditors.
International Feast Saturday
May 2nd $15.00 tickets available at 187 Simcoe Street or
Titles Bookstore 379 George Street North or by phoning 743-5915.
Delicious dishes from around the world, live entertainment, music and raffles from 6-9pm. This is a fundraiser for the Peterborough Social Planning Council's ongoing community and anti-poverty work.
For more info call 868-3739 or the above E-mail address jack.goemans@hotmail.com.
Canada-Wide Science Fair 2010 Public Information Session
Call for volunteers, send off of local winners to 2009 Canada-Wide Science Fair in Winnipeg
Who: Mayor Paul Ayotte or designate, Trent University President Bonnie Patterson, the CWSF organizing committee and several other community leaders will be presenting.
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Evinrude Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
This event is open to the community and media are especially encouraged to attend.
For further information, please visit www.cwsf2010.ca
Baskin Robbins Canada Hosts 31 Cent Scoop Night
To Help Firefighters Build Permanent Memorial
Save the date: April 29th is 31 Cent Scoop Night at all Baskin Robbins across Canada! Local firefighters are teaming up with Baskin Robbins stores across the country to raise money to build a national memorial. From 5-10pm a Junior Scoop of any flavour in the store or the new Soft Serve cone will cost only 31 cents. This is a great chance to get out with friends and family and enjoy spring in your community with firefighters taking part in the celebration. While enjoying your favourite ice cream explore the fire truck and chat with firefighters about the role they play in Canada and their hopes for an Ottawa monument.
Peterborough Coin Club Annual Show
At Portage Place from 9-4pm with dealers buying and selling… Flor more info call 742-0114.
Prenatal Health Fair
At the Holiday Inn, Monday May 4, from 6:45pm-9pm. It’s a hands on event with displays and demonstrations on a wide variety of topics including the empathy belly and Fathering Displays… It’s a free event hosted by the Peterborough county-City Health Unit… For more info call 743-1000.
Central Hastings O.P.P. Auxiliary Unit presents
The first annual “Cram the Cruiser Food Drive” in support of the Madoc Food Bank. It will take place at the Madoc Food Land from 9-4 May 2nd.
Come celebrate the International Year of Astronomy
with the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA), the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Buckhorn Observatory on Saturday evening May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd.
Saturday, May 2nd (8:00 to 11:00 p.m.) Weather permitting, public observing session at Armour Hill Memorial Park
Regardless of weather;
Fines Portable – washrooms
- Public displays and exhibits
- Planetarium talk/show
- Astronomy slide show “Welcome to the Stars”
- Trash Scope Blues (What makes a good telescope?) - talk
Sunday, May 3rd (1:00 to 5:00 p.m.) Weather permitting, public solar viewing outside PMA
Outdoor Kids program (2:00 p.m.)
Regardless of weather;
Face painting for the kids!
Inflatable Planetarium – under outdoor pavilion (5 shows between 1:30 and 4:30) Light Pollution Talk (1:30 p.m.) Indoor Kids program (2:00 p.m.)
Astronomy Internet Resources/Freeware Astronomy Software Talk (2:30 p.m.). Fine Portable & Sir Sandford Portable – displays and exhibits (Light Pollution; Out of This World Stamps; Astro Photo Exhibit/continuous slide show) Draws (13) for the Astronomy Day Raffle (5:00 p.m.)