PSO holding auditions
The Peterborough Symphony is looking for new players as it prepares for new season
The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites all interested area musicians to audition for the 2016/2017 concert season on Wednesday September 14, with PSO Music Director and Conductor, Michael Newnham.
This concert season, the PSO celebrates their 50th anniversary. The orchestra has been a cultural cornerstone of the Peterborough community and has a reputation as one of the finest community-based orchestras in Canada.
Auditions will be held at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St., beginning at 7:30 p.m. Musicians should be capable of performing at a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 7, be available to practice their individual part during the performance season, which runs from November 2016 to May 2017, and to attend weekly rehearsals with the orchestra. To reserve an audition timeslot, please call the PSO at 705-742-1992 or email info@thepso.rog. Further details about what to prepare for the auditions will be provided to musicians at the time of reservation.
Currently the PSO is comprised of 40 volunteer musicians and professional string section leaders. According to Sarah Lazure, production and marketing co-ordinator for the PSO, musicians, “enjoy the camaraderie of the group, the chance to develop their musical talents in an ensemble atmosphere, and the challenge and thrill of playing great music together on the Peterborough stage for a dedicated and supportive audience base”.
For more information on the PSO, please visit www.thepso.org.
Bonachords and Jubilaires
The Bonachords Men’s Chorus and the Jubilaires Women’s Chorus are looking forward to resuming their practices in September. Typically, rehearsals are held Mondays at Emmanuel East United Church, formerly George Street United Church, at 6:15 p.m. for the Jubilaires and at 7:15 p.m. for the Bonachords. The first rehearsal takes place Monday Sept. 12, and for this occasion only will be held at Emmanuel West United Church, formerly St. Andrew’s United Church, The first rehearsal will also include a joint potluck dinner. Both the Bonachords and the Jubilaires are led by Arlene Gray, long-standing director, and perform two concerts together during the year. New members are welcome. For more information, please contact Jane Darling at 705742-9957 or Dick Plant 705- 2925478.
B!KE Anniversary
The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub, B!KE, is celebrating their 10th anniversary. On Friday Sept. 9 and Saturday Sept. 10. All are invited to visit B!KE at 293 George on September 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. for a reception, remarks and a toast to ten years; and on September 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open house, draw prizes and the opportunity to tell your favourite B!KE story on film. For more information, please call 705-775-7227 or email director@communitybikeshop.org.
Can All You Can
The Nourish Project presents their second workshop on water bath canning, an excellent method to preserve the bounty from local gardens and farms. Can All You Can Part 2 takes place Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 at Myrtle’s Kitchen, 185 King St. and will focus on preserving fruits. YWCA Community Food Cultivator Jill Bishop will lead participants through canning recipes step-by-step. The workshop is $35 per person and space is limited. For more information, or to register, please call 705-743-3526 ext. 115. A third canning workshop focusing on tomatoes is also scheduled for September 15th.
Calendar
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: For the 7th consecutive year, Mayor Bennett and his wife Jewell are recruiting new donors and filling appointments for their annual blood drive, taking place at Canadian Blood Services, 55 George St., on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information or to book an appointment, please visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888236-6283. EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH: worships this Sunday and Sunday Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m., at their west location, 441 Rubidge St., the former St. Andrew’s United Church. Emmanuel United Church is an Affirming Ministry where all are welcome.
SCOTTISH TEA: at Hutchison House Museum, runs for just one more week, with the last tea scheduled on Sunday Sept. 4. Enjoy fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade, or ice tea. Served daily, except Mondays, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the terrace in the museum’s period garden. For more information, please call 705-743-9710 or visit www.hutchisonhouse.ca. Hutchison House is located at 270 Brock St.
PURLS OF WISDOM: a weekly intergenerational knitting circle by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, is looking for older women volunteers (ages 55+) who love to knit and mentor youth. Training for volunteers is scheduled for Friday September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Lindsay at 705748-5901 or ksacvolunterrs@nexicom.net.