Parkinson SuperWalk raises $50K
The Peterborough Parkinson Chapter held their 22nd annual Parkinson SuperWalk at Thomas A. Stewart Sept. 9. More than $50,000 was raised for Parkinson research, education and support services. The local chapter team, The Peterborough Movers and Shakers raised over $25,000 with more collected on Walk Day when the team was the top team in Canada.
And it’s not too late to make a donation. Anyone wishing to contribute can do so at
www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca until the end of September.
Library fundraiser
The Friends of the Douro Dummer Library and the Art Gallery Committee have joined together to host a fundraising event at the Town Hall in Warsaw on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Makers and Doers of the township will be exhibiting their skills and products along with live presentations by musicians and dancers.
There will also be a silent auction from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. including art pieces, local products, and gift certificates. Artists who have submitted pieces are Robert Doherty, Cynthia Fox, Helen Sheehan, Brian Ling, Roy Scott and others. Bidding ends at 1 p.m.
Also from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. there will be a BBQ with food sourced locally. The cost is $5 per grill meal.
All funds raised will go towards improvements to the art gallery space at the library. Volunteers Needed Canadian Cancer Society volunteers are needed for the Society’s Pink Ribbon fundraiser that takes place Thursday. Help by selling the ribbons at various locations throughout the city. Simply go to www.myccsschedule.ca to get registered or call Kendra at 705-7423823 for more information.
Cemetery Pageant
Trent Valley Archives (TVA) hosts their Cemetery Pageant at Little Lake Saturday and Sunday, recreating stories celebrating the lives of people who are buried there. This year, old favorites will return and a few new residents will come forward to tell their stories. The 90-minute guided tours run every 15 minutes from 6:30 until 7:15 p.m. on Sept 30 and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. on Oct 1.
During the Pageant, walk from site to site with your guide, meeting actors in period costumes who relate stories and enact interesting tales from the lives of those buried at that location.
“Some of the stories are poignant, some are macabre, others are funny, but all will give you some insight into the personality of the particular character. From strongman, Daniel McDonald, whose ability to lift large quantities earned him a wonderful reputation to Robert Henderson, the last man hanged at the Peterborough Jail to Jenny Hunter, whose sad history calls out for our compassion, each is unique,” states a press release for the event.
Good walking shoes and a flashlight are recommended. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be offered at the landmark cemetery chapel.
Participants meet at the Little Lake Cemetery main gates, located at the corner of Crescent and Haggart Streets. No cars are permitted in the cemetery during the tours. Parking is available outside the main gates on either Crescent or Haggart Streets.
The cost is $22, with pre-registration required. Book online at www. trentvalleyarachives.com under events or contact Heather at Trent Valley Archives, 705-745-4404 or admin@trentvalleyarchives.com.
Calendar
ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: Tuesday: cheeseburgers, coleslaw, dessert; Wednesday: lasagna, garlic bread, dessert. Cost is $6 and includes unlimited tea and coffee. 11:30 a.m. Takeout available by calling ahead. 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705-876-1670.
ACTIVITY HAVEN BINGO: Friday. Ten games, $500 prize board. 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. 705876-1670.
DENIM AND LACE COUNTRY DANCE: Saturday from 8 until 11 p.m. at Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave. Light lunch at 9:30 p.m. $10 per person; tickets available at the office. 705-876-1670.