The Peterborough Examiner

Fun at Play Cafe

Brookdale Plaza business offers a safe, cozy environmen­t for kids to learn and play

- STUART HARRISON THE BUSINESS BEAT putting on an event or celebratio­n. Stuart Harrison is general manager of the Peterborou­gh Chamber of Commerce. To submit your business news, send an email to stoosnews@nexicom.net or call 705-748-9771 ext 202. Please not

The Play Cafe is a new business in the Brookdale Plaza. Owner Sarah Susnar is a registered early childhood educator and describes the Play Cafe as a cozy, warm environmen­t for children and their caregivers to create, explore, play and connect with new friends.

The play area and craft areas include developmen­tally appropriat­e toys, puzzles, books, and gross motor equipment. There are lots of classes and activities such as paint night, and birthday party and event packages.

Located at 809 Chemong Rd. in the Brookdale Plaza, visit www.playcafepe­terborough.com

Co-Operators

The Co- Operators Insurance Agency recently moved out of the Promenade Building to 139 George Street North, Unit 6, which is right across the street from the Holiday Inn.

Advisor Shannon Neely and his team offer a complete service including home, auto, life, group, farm and travel insurance, plus investment­s. Stop in or call 705-876-1155.

Sweet Spirits

Sweet Spirits recently opened in Downtown Peterborou­gh. Owner Hannah Howey offers cakes, crepes and decadent desserts, featuring locally sourced spirits, beers and wines, boozy desserts and alcoholinf­used ice cream.

Sweet Spirits also offers brunch, with a menu including crepes and waffles and they’ll cater your special event. Stop in to 261 George St., just North of Riley’s and The Junction, online at www.sweetspiri­tsptbo.com or find them on facebook.

Canada 150

There is so much going on this weekend… Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday there are Canada Day, Canada 150, and indigenous festivals, concerts, parades, picnics, art exhibits, pancake breakfasts, fireworks and more. There is a complete calendar of events at www.peterborou­gh.ca /ptbo150 or just hashtag ptbo150, and be sure to find all of the activities in the county as well, with most towns and villages

 ?? CLIFFORD SKARSTEDT/EXAMINER ?? Eloise Harvey, 10, attends the annual Strawberry Fair with strawberri­es, cake and ice cream on the menu Saturday at St. John's Anglican Church in Peterborou­gh. St John's Bellringer­s and the Peterborou­gh Concert Band provided the entertainm­ent. Visitors...
CLIFFORD SKARSTEDT/EXAMINER Eloise Harvey, 10, attends the annual Strawberry Fair with strawberri­es, cake and ice cream on the menu Saturday at St. John's Anglican Church in Peterborou­gh. St John's Bellringer­s and the Peterborou­gh Concert Band provided the entertainm­ent. Visitors...
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