Canoe museum curator to speak to historical society
The Peterborough Historical Society presents their monthly lecture, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., featuring Jeremy Ward, curator for the Canadian Canoe Museum. Ward’s talk, titled Artisan and Industry: Canoe Making in the Industrial Age, will be an illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of a few of the remarkable stories, themes and artifacts featured in the museum’s upcoming and newest exhibition. With origins rooted in Peterborough’s manufacturing heritage 150 years ago, innovations to canoe making would transform an ancient tradition for the industrial era and reach an enthusiastic market found around the world, making the name Peterborough synonymous with these little boats. During his two decades at the museum, Ward has curated or produced over ten major exhibitions, contributed to documentaries on the Discovery Channel, the BBC and CBC’s The Nature of Things, and led many other projects and programs. This lecture takes place at
Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St., in the Parlor. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, please phone the Historical Society at 705-740-2600 or email info@peterboroughhistoricalsociety.ca.
Nourish Project
On Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Nourish Project present a free public workshop titled Can we continue to ‘meat’ like this? Speaker Dr. Barbara Seed will explore the idea of promoting a healthy ecosystem while improving our own health and why a shift towards a more sustainable diet is urgently needed. This workshop takes place at Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St. For more information, please visit www.nourishproject.ca.
Ride of Silence
B!KE, the Peterborough Community Cycling Hub, is hosting a Ride of Silence on Wednesday. This international ride is held annually to honour bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road and provide awareness of bicycling safety. The ride begins at 7 p.m. at B!KE, 293 George St., and opens with a statement on behalf of Ride of Silence. Participants are invited to speak the names of those who have died while riding. The 8 km ride will be a short loop, ridden at a pace of no more than 20 km/ hour. All riders must wear a helmet and hold silence for the duration of the ride. For more information, please visit www.communitybikeshop.org.
Victoria Day
Celebrate Victoria Day with fireworks and free family activities this Saturday at Del Crary Park, from 6 to 11 p.m. The annual event, presented by the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough and Peterborough Kawartha, includes bouncy castles, face painting, balloons and free popcorn and ice cream for children. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. Rain date is Sunday. For more information, please phone 705-749-9229.
Rhubarb Spring Fling
Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock St., is hosting a Rhubarb Spring Fling on Wednesday May 24. Enjoy a taste of spring with a delicious rhubarb dessert, topped with a dollop of ice cream, and served with tea, iced tea, or lemonade. Tickets may be purchased in advance for a reduced rate of $7 or at the door for $9 per person. Sittings are 1pm and 2pm. For more information, or to reserve your tickets, please call the museum office at 705-743-9710 or visit www. hutchisonhouse.ca.