WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
BREAKFAST: The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) hosts Julie Kwiecinski, director of provincial affairs for Ontario with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Empress Gardens, 131 Charlotte St. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. with the guest speaker at 8 a.m. Tickets are $5 at the door and all are welcome.
MARKET: Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louis Street parking lot.
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. 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 150 Years of Canada's History, Featuring Works of Peterborough County, an art show and sale featuring works from KAGS' artists celebrating Canada's 150th birthday. The show runs until Oct. 8. 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.
PRIDE: You can play - athletes panel discussion: Trent University gym - 3 to 5 p.m.
PRIDE: Drag bingo fundraiser: Delta Bingo - 6 p.m.
PRIDE: PFLAG sharing meeting: Emmanuel United Church (East) 7 p.m. PRIDE: Spoken word spectacular: Catalina's - 7 p.m.
PRIDE: Queer art journalling for all: Sadleir House - 7 to 9 p.m.
MUSIC: for brass and woodwind players, and drummers. Liftlock Encore Band for intermediate level players meets, 9:30 a.m. Liftlock Wind Ensemble for experienced players meets at 1:30 p.m. Sherbrooke Heights Alliance Church. between Crestwood and water tower, www.liftlockbands.ca
QUIET ZONE: At Murray St. Baptist Church, 175 Murray St. Sanctuary is open from noon to 1 p.m. for a time of quiet. Eat your lunch or meditate away from the hustle and bustle. MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m.
LEGION WEEK: Mini Putt Golf, register at 9 a.m., play at 10 a.m. and lunch at a cost of $7
ACTIVITY HAVEN: Lunches are held every Wednesday, $6.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
INTRO TO IMPROV: Wednesdays from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., (Hobbs Library). Drop in class. Adults $10, Students $5. Wheelchair accessible.
YOGA: Float and Flow Yoga, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd. Registered yoga teacher Melissa Nagy who is also the museum's retail and visitor services manager, lead participants in a class that is suitable for all levels. 705-748-9153 or visit www.canoemuseum.ca.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/ or line dancing at 1 p.m.
MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11:00 - 12:30 pm, $7. 1085 Brealey Drive, 705-742-1481, www. mapleridgeseniors.com MCDONNEL STREET ACTIVITY
CENTRE: Euchre and cribbage Mondays at 1 p.m., shuffleboard Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., bridge Tuesdays at 1 p.m., bid euchre Tuesdays at 7 pm., darts Wednesdays at 1 .pm., darts and bid euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. All. at McDonnel Street Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St.
EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen Street, Lakefield. Starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 includes snacks and prizes.
KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library - Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m..
TAI CHI CLASSES: every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, Omemee. No experience is necessary, all are welcome. 705-750-0827.
BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Otonabee-South Monaghan Community Centre, 7 p.m., smokefree environment, sponsored by the Keene Lions Club. 705-295-6664. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
MARKET: The Lakefield Farmers' Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 5 in the parking lot beside the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre.
PRIDE: Such a drama queen interactive queer theatre workshop: The Theatre on King: 1 to 3 p.m.
PRIDE: Rainbow youth open dropin: The Spill - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
PRIDE: Take Back the Night rally and walk: Various locations - 7 p.m.
SHOPIFY: Peterborough Shopify Meetup. Learn about the e-commerce platform. Get free oneon-one help with a developer. Meet and network with people. Free. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monocle Arts Centre. 140 Simcoe St., Upper Unit. 705-201-1663 CANNING WORKSHOP: Nourish is hosting a canning workshop on Preserving Tomatoes. Learn safe water bath canning techniques while canning salsa together. Learn both safe water bath canning techniques and review how to easily freeze and store tomatoes and other produce. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 185 King St.. Free. Call Jill Bishop at 705-743-3526 ext. 115.
LEGION WEEK: Wing night at $10 per person.