CIBC PROVIDING $10K, 20 VOLUNTEERS FOR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
MUSEUM: A Matter of Ownership: First Nations Objects in the PMA Collections exhibition runs until June 25. The exhibition examines the role and responsibilities of the PMA as a steward of First Nations collections and questions whether these objects should remain in the collection. This exhibition features objects from the PMA's permanent collection - many of which were originally collected and donated to Peterborough's Victoria Museum (which opened in 1897). At 300 Hunter St. E., Museum Drive, on top of 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 Daydreaming, Paintings from My Mind's Eye, a solo show featuring works by local artist Mary Derrick. Runs until June 18. 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.
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. Everyone welcome. ACTIVITY HAVEN: A Father's Day Bingo, with ten games and a $500 prize board, 6:30 p.m. $15. The canteen, selling barbecue hamburgers, hotdogs and more opens at 5:30 p.m. Barnardo Ave. EUCHRE: 12:15 there is Bid Euchre in the Legion banquet hall. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361. CRIBBAGE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, 275 Queen St., 1:30 p.m. $20 annual membership. New players welcome. 705-652-0202 for more information (leave a message). TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, at Murray Street Baptist
Church, 175 Murray St. (use back entrance). Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705-7500827.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
YOGA FESTIVAL: The third annual Peterborough Yoga Festival at Del Crary Park. Tickets are $20 in person at pre-event locations, $22 online and $25 at the entrance; children are free. For more information, including class and workshop schedules, visit www. peterboroughyogafestival.com.
MUSIC: FYD-L-STYX's concert at St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St. Admission is by cash donation at the door. For further information, please call 705-741-2389 or email mugargenpho7785@gmail.com.
IRWINS’ FAREWELL: Good-bye party for Wes and Trudy Irwin, Villiers Community Centre, 2 to 4 p.m. The Irwins are moving to Ottawa to be near family, after a lifetime of dairy farming and teaching in local schools.
DINNER: Grace United Church, 581 Howden St., Chicken Dinner featuring strawberry short cake for dessert, 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the church office. Proceeds go to November's Honduras building project, which is a kindergarten school room. For more information, please call 705-7437150. 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 705-874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/peterborough.
DANCE: The Peterborough Dance Club holds Saturday night dances, with a disc jockey, for singles and couples age 45 and older at the Mapleridge Recreation Centre, 1085 Brealey Dr. Admission $12. 289-9271260. www.peterboroughdanceclub.com.
MAPLERIDGE: Mini Bucks Euchre, 11 a.m. doors open, cards start at 12:30 p.m. No beginners please. Homemade sandwiches and pies available to purchase.
ACTIVITY HAVEN: A Yard Sale takes place Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Barnardo Ave.
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.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 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 705-7410900. PETERBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne Street and George Street. For more information, please visit www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.
COFFEE: The 4C Coffee Club will be held every Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican in Omemee. All are welcome.
STORYTIME: Youngsters can enjoy story time at the Norwood branch of the Asphodel Norwood Library, 2363 County Rd. 45, every Friday starting at 10 a.m. No appointment or registration needed. Parents or guardians must stay with their children. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Friday 8:30 a.m - Carving & Mens Pool League, 1 p.m. bid euchre (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. EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m. LEGION: Cocktail party, Omemee Legion, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy snacks, music and friendship.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
MAPLERIDGE: Lee's Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Presented by Lee Cridland and her kitchen crew.
FATHER’S DAY: Lang Pioneer Village Smoke and Steam Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Antique tractors and power equipment, tractor games at noon, lawn tractor races and more. Tractor parade at 3:15 p.m. $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $6 for youth 5-14. Family pass (2 adults, 4 youths) $30. www. langpioneervillage.ca.
CURLING: Junior curling has started at the Omemee Curling Centre, James St. every Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., $5 per game. There is no commitment, come as often as you wish. Bring a pair of clean running shoes and other equipment will be available for use.
QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
FINDING SERENITY AVENUE: Author and inspirational speaker Murray C. Watson presents the first Murray's Makeover Monday with a discussion about anxiety, pain and the path back to a healthy life. Havelock Town Hall, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Speaking to Inspire is a non-profit organization. www.speakingtoinspire.com, 705-778-1203, e-mail: murray@ speakingtoinspire.com
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.
MUSIC: Aces of Harmony celebrates its 50th anniversary of their Barbershop chorus in Peterborough, by welcoming a new director and continuing its tradition of a cappella singing. All men are welcome to join us any Monday evening, 7:30 pm at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Come and discover the joy and challenge of barbershop singing! phone 705748-4969 Email: max.vandervoet@ sympatico.ca