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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
MUSEUM: Made in Canada – Really!, a look at the industries and businesses of the past in Peterborough and those that remain, exhibit runs until Oct. 1. Made possible by the Community Fund for Canada's 150th, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough, Community Foundations of Canada and the federal government. 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.
BLOOD DRIVE: Second annual Dr. Andrew Chan memorial blood drive clinic continues from 8 a.m. to noon at the Canadian Blood Services permanent clinic at 55 George St. N.
ART: The Kawarthas Artists' Gallery and Studio presents Faces and Figures, an all-member art show and sale featuring portraits and figurative works. Runs until Sept. 10. 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.
ART: The Douro-Dummer Art Gallery, located in the DouroDummer Public Library at 435 Douro 4th Line, will feature photographer Tom McKeiver until Oct. 11. The art show opening will be on Friday at 7 p.m. at the gallery. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. ACTIVITY HAVEN ANNIVERSARY BINGO: $500 prize board, 10 games. Canteen opens at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. $15
per person, Tickets available at the office, 180 Barnardo Ave. 705-8761670. 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. Everyone welcome.
MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m. 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, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance. 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, SEPTEMBER 9
BLOOD DRIVE: The cast of the Peterborough Theatre Guild production of Dracula will be on hand for a blood drive clinic from 8 a.m. to noon at the Canadian Blood Services permanent clinic at 55 George St. N. Anyone attending at the clinic will be given an invitation to the show's Sept. 21 preview night at the theatre guild hall on Rogers Street in East City.
MARKET: Peterborough Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne Street and George Street. www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.
GARAGE SALE: Kiwanis Club Garage and Yard Sale starts at 8 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. at 110 Maria St., across from Rogers Cove parking lot. All items by donation in support of Kiwanis Club of Scotts Plains Community Service. 705-7450705. www.facebook.com/scotts. plains/?fref=ts
SUPERWALK: Parkinson Canada holding its annual Parkinson SuperWalk to raise money for those affected by Parkinson's. At 9:30 a.m. at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, 1009 Armour Rd. 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3339. www. parkinsonsuperwalk.ca.
PRAIRIE DAY: Alderville Black Oak Savanna 10th annual Prairie Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8467 County Road 18, Roseneath. Alderville First Nation and the Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative invites people to explore Alderville First Nation's Black Oak Savanna Ecology Centre and to learn about the rare and significant Savanna and Tallgrass Prairie ecosystems amid the Rice Lake Plains region.
Prairie Day has guided tours, displays, music and activities for everyone. Admission is free. 905352-1008. www.facebook.com/ Prairie Day Celebration /.
OPEN HOUSE: Trent Valley Archives holding an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at 567 Carnegie Ave. to celebrate its recent accomplishments. View digitized scans of bygone Lakefield newspapers, various film collections and the recently donated Peterborough Rotary Club collection. Refreshments available. 705-745-4404. www. trentvalleyarchives.com. MINI BUCKS BID EUCHRE
TOURNAMENT: At Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave. Saturday. Doors open at 11 a.m.; euchre starts at 12:30 p.m. $5 per person. Hamburgers and pie will be sold. No Beginners please. 705-876-1670
FAITH: Ruach Ha Emet Messianic Synagogue Shabbat service, 11 a.m., Activity Haven, with meal at 1 p.m. (bring a dish if you can). All welcome. Details at 705-8742949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/ peterborough
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 1-888-4252666, 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. Call 705-741-0900.
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 children.
EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m. 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. 289-927-1260. www. peterboroughdanceclub.com.