COMMUNITY LISTINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 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.
COATS FOR KIDS: Peterborough and District United Way holding annual Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too distribution from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peterborough Square mall, 340 George St. N., lower level. Donated used coats are being distributed on a first come, first served basis. There is no eligibility requirement.
CRAYOLA SALE: The 29th annual Crayola Canada United Way Sale takes place Saturday at the Lindsay Exhibition fairgrounds, 354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay. The warehouse-style sale is open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. There is also a sale for teachers only on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. It's a cash only sale; credit and debit cards are not accepted. Shoppers should bring their own bags. A benefit for the United Way of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
MILITARIA SALE: Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment holding annual Militaria Show and Sale at the Peterborough Armoury from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Lt. Col. Henry Clarke at 705-749-3149 hclarke@peterborough.ca.
OPEN HOUSE: Peterborough Curling Club inviting people of all ages to try curling for free at an open house. Instruction and equipment provided. No experience necessary. Bring a pair of clean running shoes. Stretchy pants recommended. From 10 a.m. to noon at 2195 Lansdowne St. W. 705-745-8252. www. peterboroughcurlingclub.ca.
PUMPKINFEST: The 10th annual Keene Pumpkin Festival and Car and Antique Tractor Show runs all day in Keene. Admission $2 per person. Kids and Pets Parade kicks off the festival at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pumpkin baking contest. There are horse and wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the great pumpkin weigh-off at noon and shows by the Hot Diggity Dog flydogs at noon and 2 p.m. All-day events include the antique car and tractor show, an artists showcase, a quilt raffle, a kids zone, a straw maze, pony rides, petting zoo, farmers and vendors market and a beer garden.
CLEANUP: Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up at Del Crary Park from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fleming College is teaming up with World Wildlife Federation and HP Canada to promote the Living Planet @ Campus for students and Living Planet @ Work for staff. Shoreline cleanup is being held to kick off both initiatives. 705-749-5530 ext. 1253. www.eventbrite.ca/e/great-canadianshoreline-cleanup-with-fleming-collegewwf-registration-37521482765
MUSEUM: Voices from the Engraver exhibit, featuring reproductions of original art, printing plates, tools, rare stamps and money, offering an enriching look into the beauty and intricacy of Canadian stamps and bank notes, on display until Dec. 10. This travelling exhibit comes from the Bank of Canada Museum and was produced in part by the Canadian Museum of History. 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 Out of My Head, a solo art show and sale featuring abstract works from local artist Carol Forbes. The feature piece is Crystal Clang. The show runs until Oct. 22. The opening reception will be held at the gallery on
Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. 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. MANN CUP: Peterborough Lakers holding Mann Cup parade, with ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, a parade down George St. to Del Crary Park starting at 2 p.m., followed by a photographs and autographs session in Del Crary Park starting around 2:30 p.m.
GALA: Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre holding 40th anniversary gale at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Guests include Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, singer Mary Kate Edwards and centre co-founder Sara Fernald. Casual dress; catering by Black Honey; cash bar. Tickets $25 (two for $40), $10 for students. 705-7485901. eventbrite.ca.
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
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 1-888425-2666, 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 705-741-0900. BID EUCHRE MINI BUCKS TOURNAMENT: Saturday at Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m., euchre starts at noon. $5. No beginners please. 705-876-1670 LEGION: Cocktail party, Omemee Legion, 4 - 7 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy snacks,music and friendship. 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. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
SERVICE: Finding Inner Peace ECK Light and Sound Service being held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sadleir House 751 George St. N, Second Floor, Dining Hall. 866-426-7685. www. eckankar-on.ca
HUGE BINGO: Mapleridge, 1 p.m. Jackpot $250. $15 for 11 games, light refreshments.
CURLING: Junior curling, 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. EUCHRE: Progressive euchre every Sunday from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at Delta Bingo, 1019 Clonsilla Ave. $10 entry, $2 for lone hands. Cash prizes for first, second, third and lone hands. In support of the new Peterborough Hospice building Pediatric Room. Optional 50/50. Call Sandra at 705-750-8137.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
TEA: Newcomer Women's Tea, 10 to 11:30 a.m., newcomer women and preschool children are invited to St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., to meet other women new to Peterborough. Volunteers from Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) and Amnesty International will be there to welcome newcomers and share tea and light refreshments. Contact Daphne at daphne.ingram650@gmail.com or call 705 656-3820.
NOURISH: Basic Income & the Human Right to Food, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St. Guest speaker Josephine Grey, a human rights activist and founder of Low Income Families of Toronto, will present a compelling case of how a basic income could help to secure a human right to food. COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for achoir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many differentkinds 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 705-748-4969 Email: max. vandervoet@sympatico.ca MCDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE: serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. 705-874-1301.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has cribbage and euchre is played at 1 p.m. For those unfamiliar with bid euchre, lessons will be offered on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. until June 27. Lunch is served every Monday at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2 ENNISMORE SENIORS: Monday 9:30 a.m – Balance and Strength, 1 p.m Knitting, Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in.705-2928101. Next to fire hall on Tara Rd.
OUTREACH: The Omemee Outreach is held every Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Coronation Hall. There is a dinner, music and guest speaker. For further details call Harry at 705799-7338.