COMMUNITY LISTINGS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
BLOOD CLINIC: The second day of a blood donor clinic in honour of little Eliza Grace of Ennismore runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Canadian Blood Services permanent blood donor clinic on George Street.
MUSEUM: Arresting Images, exhibit of mug shots from the Ontario Provincial Police Museum in Orillia, continues until March 26. The museum is located on Hunter St. E. atop Armour Hill. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Admission by donation.
ART: The Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents Petals and Pitchers, a floral and still life art show and sale. Runs until March 12 at 420 O'Connell Rd. Opening reception Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., with refreshments served. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. 705-741-2817. www.kawarthaartists.org.
ART: The Kawartha Arts Network's presents Eastern Art Through Western I's, an exhibit of Chinese brush painting by local artists Richard Sauve and Bruce Young. Both have been practioners, in this medium, for a substantial period of time, yet each one offers his own perspective; their pieces are unique. Opening reception Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Runs
Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until March 11 at 41 Kent Street W., 2nd floor, Lindsay. Free. kawarthaarts.ca. BOOK AND ZINE FEST: Artspace second annual Book and Zine Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artist-made zines, comics and graphic novels, letterpress prints and cards, the work of small presses, woodcuts, screen prints, handmade books and other types of book and paper arts. All proceeds of sales will go to the artists. 378 Aylmer St. 705748-3883 or email jon@srtspacearc.org.
ANNUAL MEETING: Kawartha Ancestral Research Association holding annual general meeting, with a report on 2016 activities, a financial report, election of officers and plans for 2017 events. All welcome, light refreshments served. Starts at 2:30 p.m. at 730 The Kingsway, Unit 3, Peterborough. 705-743-7668. www. kararoot.kawarthagenealogy.ca.
WALKATHON: Entrants needed for the seventh annual Coldest Night of the Year Walkathon, hosted by Brock Mission and Cameron House. Registration opens at 4 p.m. at 217 Murray St. A warm, light meal will be provided when the walkers return. Pledge forms and the information needed to register can be found at Coldest Night of the Year website at canada.cnoy.org/ home. 705-748-4766.
FILM: Seeds of Change presents a screening of the film A Mindful Choice, S1 to 3 p.m. See www.choicethefilm.com/en/trailer. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, please call 705-874-3553 or visit www. seedsofchangeptbo.org. Seeds of Change is located at 534 George St. FAITH: Ruach Ha Emet Messianic Synagogue Shabbat service, 11 a.m., Activity Haven, with meal at 1 p.m. (please bring a dish if you can). All welcome. Details at 705874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/ peterborough
MEN’S CLUB: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd. All welcome for lively conversation followed by a meal.
AA: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Shamrock AFG, United Church,, 832 Charles St., Bridgenorth (Front Door) NITAAWE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. For further information call 705-741-0900.
MARKET: Peterborough Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Morrow Building at Roger Neilson Way, just south of the intersection of Lansdowne Street and George Street. For more information, please visit www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
WORKSHOP: Canadian Authors Association, Peterborough branch hosts a creative writing workshop. All welcome. 1-4 p.m., Empress Gardens Retirement Residence, 131 Charlotte St. Guest presenter: Richard A. Dominco…enjoying narrative both as a newspaper printer, and later as a teacher of English he has been crafting his own stories ever since he first began teaching the writer's craft. Richard will help those in attendance better understand what they knowingly or unknowingly have not understood in writing. Information contact: (Marie) thefunnyfarm@sympatico.ca MINI BUCKS BID EUCHRE: Mapleridge. Doors open 11 a.m., cards start at 12:30 a.m. $5 per person. No beginners. Homemade sandwiches and pies available to purchase QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for a choir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many different kinds of music. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Park St. S. on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
HULA HOOP WITH BASIA:
Recreational fitness hooping classes led by Basia Baklinski, the Hoop Lady from the Farmers' Market. Classes held at the Jewish Community Centre, 775 Weller St. every Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm. No experience required, equipment provided. For inquiries and registration contact Basia at 705-927-4576 or basiabaklinski@hotmail.com.