COMMUNITY LISTINGS

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

ART: The Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio presents Spark at KAGS, a photography show also featuring related works of art inspired by photography in participation with the SPARK Photo Festival. Runs until May 4. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m.. Admission is free. At 420 O'Connell Rd. 705-741-2817. www.kawarthaartists.org.

INCOME TAX: Volunteers doing free income tax results from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 785 Park St. S. Individuals with $30,000 or less income or families with $40,000 or less income qualify. Bring all T4, T5, RC62 and T2202 slips plus rent or property tax info.

BOATING: A free seminar on how to get your boat ready to launch and basic maintenance tips, presented by Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron and Paris Marine. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Paris Marine, 2980 Lakefield Rd. 705-652-1206. www. peterboroughsafeboating.org.

WOODTURNERS: The KWG meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Peterborough Curling Club, 2195 Lansdowne St. W. New members and curious visitors to Guild meetings and demonstrations are welcome. kawarthawoodturners.ca.

LEARNING IN LEISURE: From 9:15 a.m. until noon at Northminster United Church with speakers Dr. Wayne Paget (Nunavut Baffin Island as Wayne Saw It); Jane Groome (The Mysterious World of the Speech Language Pathologist). Memberships are available for whole season for $25 or pay $5 per session. Lug-a-mug for the cookie and coffee break. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www. learninginleisure.com.

TAXES: Students in Fleming College's Business Administration - Accounting program are hosting free tax preparation clinics for those with incomes of $30,000 or less for an individual, $40,000 or less for a couple or family, and $35,000 for those with a dependent. Individuals must be in a simple tax situation, and not be self-employed or have capital gains or losses. To view full eligibility requirements, visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ tx/ndvdls/vlntr/nd-eng.html. Noon-4 p.m., the Galleria, Sutherland Campus, 599 Brealey.

MUSIC: Learn a brass or woodwind instrument or percussion at Long and McQuade on Tuesday mornings, 10:15 to noon. Exceptional instruction sponsored by LIFTLOCK Bands. DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 235 Rubidge St. Annual fees are $110 for adults, $45 for students, or $60/$25 for semi-annual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.-May), Call 705-748-5255 for more information.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, at Murray Street Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. (use back entrance). Classes for beginner students take place Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 705-750-0827.

MAPLERIDGE: Tuesday lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $7. Everyone is welcome. Menu information www. mapleridgerecreationcentre.com.

SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has shuffleboard session at 10 a.m. Cards are also played on Tuesdays, with bridge at 1 p.m. and bid euchre and regular euchre at 7 p.m. For those unfamiliar with bid euchre, lessons will be offered on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. until June 27. New this season, on Tuesdays, the Centre will also be offering Chair Yoga at 9 a.m. and Regular Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga is $30 for ten one-hour sessions and Regular Yoga is $45 for ten one-and-ahalf-hour sessions.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of the in-house chefs homemade dishes. $6.50. WOMEN’S HAND DRUMMING DROP IN: Every Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. Open to all women of any experience level.

AA: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 1 p.m. Beginners' Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Courage to Change AFG. St. Luke's Anglican, 566 Armour Rd.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

INCOME TAX: Volunteers doing free income tax results from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis at Activity Haven Centre, 180 Barnardo Ave. Individuals with $30,000 or less income or families with

$40,000 or less income qualify. Bring all T4, T5, RC62 and T2202 slips plus rent or property tax info.

SPEAKER: How to Be a Yes Woman Without Saying Yes to Everything talk by presenter Karen Schulman Dupuis - a business designer, digital media expert and curator of dialogue - on how a purposeful and planned approach in both thought and action will lead to stronger professional networks, improved career mindedness and effective personal branding so that you can make it happen for yourself. Presented by the Women's Business Network of Peterborough. $40 for non-memb ers. From 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 150 George St. www. womensbusinessnetwork.net/ program/.

MUSIC: For brass and woodwind players, and drummers. Liflock Encore Band for intermediate level players meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Liftlock Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church between Crestwood and the water tower.

QUIET ZONE: At Murray St. Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. Sanctuary is open from noon to 1 p.m. for a time of quiet. Eat your lunch or meditate away from the hustle and bustle.

ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $6.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try one of the in-house chefs homemade dishes. $6.50.

INTRO TO IMPROV: Wednesdays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., (Hobbs Library). Drop in class. Adults $10, Students $5. Wheelchair accessible.

YOGA: Float and Flow Yoga, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. Registered yoga teacher Melissa Nagy who is also the museum's retail and visitor services manager, lead participants in a class that is suitable for all levels. 705-7489153 or visit www.canoemuseum.ca.

SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/or line dancing at 1 p.m.

AA: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area

Newcomers8 p.m. Stone welcomeSchool AFG,at all St. meetings. Barnabas Church,p.m. 12 and Hilliard12 StudySt. & AFG, Marina WestmountBlvd.; 8 Bible Chapel, 1150 Clonsilla at Ford St.

GRANDMOTHER’S LUNCHEON: Lunch and talking circle every Wednesday at Niijkiwendidaa, 1097 Water St. N. For further information contact head grandmother Linda Richardson at 705743-7963. MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11:00 - 12:30 pm, $7. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www. mapleridgeseniors.com

YOGA: Canadian Canoe Museum Float and Flow Yoga series, which is a drop-in, by-donation class held every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., led by Melissa Nagy, Registered Yoga teacher and the museum's Retail and Visitor Services Manager. Classes take place on the ‘Grand Portage' and are suitable for those of all levels. MCDONNEL STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE: Euchre and cribbage Mondays at 1 p.m., shuffleboard Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., bridge Tuesdays at 1 p.m., bid euchre Tuesdays at 7 pm., darts Wednesdays at 1 .pm., darts and bid euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. All. at McDonnel Street Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St.

EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 includes snacks and prizes. STORY TIME: Family friendly story time, Wednesdays at the Trent Lakes Public Library in Buckhorn from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Information can be obtained at 705-657-3695.

ENNISMORE SENIORS: Wednesday 10 a.m - Clogging, 2 p.m - Darts Mixed, Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in. For more info just drop in to any activity or call 705-292-8101. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd.

KNITTING: Knitters Circle & Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library - Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The library has lots of knitting and craft books. TAI CHI CLASSES: every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, Omemee. No experience is necessary, all are welcome. 705-750-0827.

BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Otonabee-South Monaghan Community Centre, 7 p.m., smoke-free environment, sponsored by the Keene Lions Club. 705-295-6664.

BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Keene Lions Club holds bingo in the Gold Room of the Keene Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m. COMPUTER CLASSES: The Trent Lakes Main Branch Library in Buckhorn is offering computer classes for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

TAI CHI: Ennismore library, lower level, 10 a.m.-noon.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

SPRING POTLUCK: The New Canadians Centre, 6 p.m. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. All are welcome. The New Canadians Centre is located at 221 Romaine St. For more information, please phone 705-743-0882 or email info@nccpeterborough.ca.

MUSIC: Friends in Music, a Community Band for all ages, ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.

GLACIER LECTURE: Trent University. Melting Ice, Melting Records: Glaciers and the Amplification of Climate Change, 7:30 to 9 p.m with Rafico Ruiz, who is the Roberta Bondar Postdoctoral Fellow in Northern and Polar Studies at Trent. Room 105, Scott House in Traill College, 310 London St. All are welcome to this free event. For more information please visit www.trentu.ca/events