WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
MARKET: Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louis Street parking lot until the end of the month.
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.
PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meeting, 7 p.m., Applewood Retirement Residence, 1500 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough. Speaker: Dr. Jimmy Mui, MD, FRCPC, Radiation Oncologist, Lakeridge Health (Oshawa, Peterborough). Topic: The Prostate Cancer Journey. For further information contact Doug 705748-2274 or John 705-740-1008. No admission fee. TRENT FILM SOCIETY: A public screening of Trick 'r Treat (2007, rated R) directed by Michael Dougherty, 8 p.m. at Artspace, 378 Aylmer St. For details, visit the Trent Film Society Facebook page. This is event is free and all are welcome.
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 the 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. ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Oven baked chicken, wedgies, coleslaw. Cost is $6 and includes dessert, coffee, tea. Takeout available. 705876-1670, 180 Barnardo Ave.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come out and try 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 suitable for all levels. 705748-9153 or visit canoemuseum.ca.
SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has darts and/ or line dancing at 1 p.m.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Stone School AFG, St. Barnabas Church, Hilliard St. & Marina Blvd.; 8 p.m. 12 and 12 Study AFG, Westmount Bible Chapel, 1150 Clonsilla at Ford St. GRANDMOTHER’S LUNCHEON: Lunch and talking circle every Wednesday at Niijkiwendidaa 1097 Water St. N. For further information contact head grandmother Linda Richardson at 705-743-7963.
MAPLERIDGE: Wednesday lunches, 11 a.m. to 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. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Wednesday 10 a.m - Clogging, 2 p.m - Darts Mixed, Memberships are only $15 per year with a $1 user fee for each activity you participate in. For more info just drop in to any activity or call 705-292-8101. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd.
SELWYN LIBRARY: 10:30 a.m.: Concert for young children with local artist Melissa Payne. Children six and under will enjoy songs and music performed by a gifted local musician. Location: Bridgenorth Library Community Hall. Register in advance at www.mypubliclibrary.ca. 7 p.m.: First movie night of the season at the Bridgenorth Library. The film will be Maudie, which is the story of Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins. Register by phoning
the Bridgenorth Library at 705292-5065 KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library - Wednesdays 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.
COMPUTER CLASSES: The Trent Lakes Main Branch Library in Buckhorn is offering computer classes for seniors on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
MEETUP: Peterborough Shopify Meetup topic this month will be product photography. Guest speaker Vicki Paradisis will give tips aon how to shoot your own photography for web. Learn about the e-commerce Shopify platform. Get free one on one help with a developer. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monocle Centre for the Arts, 140 Simcoe St. Upper. Free. 705201-1663. acorn30.com/shopify/
HAM DINNER: Thursday at Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Sittings at 4:30,5:30, and 6:30 p.m. $15. Call 705748-4881 to reserve your ticket. Wheelchair accessible.
MUSIC: Friends in Music, a Community Band for all ages, ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.