COMMUNITY LISTINGS
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
BOOK SALE: Gigantic Book Sale at Trent Valley Literacy Association runs Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 825 Chemong Rd. in Brookdale Plaza. 705-749-0777. PETERBOROUGH GARDEN SHOW: Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8 per day, $12 for a weekend pass, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. For more information or e-tickets, please visit www. peterboroughgardenshow.com.
ASTRONOMY: The Peterborough Astronomical Association monthly meeting, which takes place on the first Friday of the month, on April 7th. The meeting location is the Rotary Education Centre/Guest Services Building, Riverview Park Zoo. Free Getting Started in Astronomy classes from 6:-6:45 p.m., regular meeting at 7 p.m. On Star Charts - Print & Digital” by club members Ken Sunderland and Paul Ward.
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. 705-7412817. www.kawarthaartists.org.
PHOTOGRAPHY: The Kawartha Arts Network presents its annual Photography Show running until April 18 at its Art on Kent Studio, 41 Kent St. W. 2nd Floor. Studio hours are: Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 705344-9934. kawarthaarts.ca. CANADIAN AUTHORS ASSOCIATION: Monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Empress Gardens, Charlotte and Water streets. Use the rear entrance. Open to all. Information: steve.thompson@sympatico.ca
MAPLERIDGE: Friday night meals, 4:30 p.m., $7. Main course, dessert, coffee, tea or coffee and games, including bid euchre, bingo, Mexican train or horseracing.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
PIG’S EAR: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre presents 152 Years of Scandalous Pig’s Ear Stories – End of an Ear-A, Saturday at 8 p.m. The evening features speakers John Punter and Elwood Jones, tories, music and more. Tickets are $25 per person, $10 per person after 10 p.m. and $35 for VIP Cabaret table seats. www.markethall.org.
PETERBOROUGH GARDEN SHOW: Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 per day, $12 for a weekend pass, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. For more information or e-tickets, please visit www.peterboroughgardenshow.com.
FREE MARKET GIVEAWAY: OPIRG Peterborough annual Free Market Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sadleir House. Clothes, books, toys, glassware, homewares will be available for grab at no cost – all of the items are donated from members of the community. 705-741-1208.