Photographs of the stars
The Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) meets Friday at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Education Centre Guest Services Building at Riverview Park and Zoo.
TheGettingStartedinAstronomy classes for beginners in astronomy, previously held before the regular meeting, are currently on hold for the remainder of this year.
The topic for this meeting is Getting Started in Astrophotography, presented by PAA member Sean Dunne, with assistance from members Rodger Forsyth and Rick Stankiewicz.
“This is an excellent opportunity to get a jump start on the techniques available to take your
Last month, the Peterborough Lions gave back to the community with donations totaling $6,000.
The service club presented cheques to local organizations at a dinner meeting held Sept. 25. Each group received $1,500.
Funds went to Kawartha Food Share, St. Monica’s House, P.R.H.C. and the YES Shelter for Youth and Families.
“These are groups we have donated to before,” said Lion Elaine Laliberte.
Money was raised by selling raffle tickets for a grocery store gift card. The tickets were sold by volunteers outside local grocery stores.
“There were many volunteers who helped with the program,” own photographs of astronomical objects and to explore the equipment (expensive and not so expensive) and software (free) to help you do that,” states a release for the meeting.
Come and check out the PAA and all it has to offer, at no cost. This is an all ages meeting and the venue is barrier free.
The PAA meets the first Friday of each month, from September to June. For further information contact Rick Stankiewicz, PAA Publicity Director at 705-295-6158 or stankiewiczr@nexicom.net, visit
www.peterboroughastronomy. com or follow the group on Twitter or Facebook.
Jazz
The Trent University Music Society presents Thelonious Monk: a Tribute, Saturday from 8 until11 p.m. at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. Monk, a pianist and said Laliberte.
Kawartha Food Share does a lot with the Lions’ donations. They have a six-to-one buying power, meaning for every dollar donated, they can buy six dollars’ in food and purchase what they need.
“The donation came at a very good time,” said spokesperson Ashlee Aitkin.
Food donations came from the Cram-A-Cruiser event, but there were a few items KFS still needed.
“We bought potatoes and vegetables,” she said.
The facility has a walk-in fridge to hold perishable items.
“We want clients to be able to have healthy options,” said Aitkin.
St. Monica’s house is a home for three developmentally challenged men in their 60’s.
The Lions’ support is key for them.
“It helps to keep us going,” composer, was born one century ago on October 17.
The concert will feature music by and for Monk by musicians from Trent and the Peterborough jazz community. Performers include The Trent University Jazz Band; Michael Morse and the New Dignity of Labour Ensemble; Poet Ian McLachlin who will join Morse’s ensemble for a poetrymusic fusion written specifically for this concert;
The Biff Hannon Trio, and the Biff Hannon Quartet.
Tickets cost $10 each, or $5 for students. There will be bar service.
Trent Open House
Find out if Trent University is right for you at the Trent Open House Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be an opportunity to tour the campus, residences, the Athletic Centre, and the new Student Centre. You will be able to said spokesperson Maureen McBain.
It contributes to the everyday running of the home, helps them get to their volunteer jobs and allows them to live independently.
Next year, St. Monica’s will mark meet faculty from each of the programs, coaches and athletes in the Athletic Centre, and ask current students about their experiences at Trent. You’ll also be able to attend mini lectures and information sessions and you’ll even get a discount in the Campus Bookstore.
If you would like to attend, register online at trent.ca
Spanish Cooking
The Seasoned Spoon Café at Trent University and the Trent Spanish club are teaming up teach a traditional Spanish cooking workshop Monday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $5 or pay what you can. For further information email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com
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LEARNING IN LEISURE: Tomorrow from 9:15 a.m. until noon at Northminster United 25 years in the community, and was started in 1993 by McBain’s parents and the men’s parents.
“It has been a dream come true,” she said.
The donation to PRHC is part of a bigger fundraising campaign spearheaded by Larry Franks and the Omemee Lions Club.
As the Lions organization turns 100, they wanted a big project to mark the milestone.
“Sight is the main focus of the Lions program,” said Franks.
“We will be replacing the equipment used to perform cataract surgeries,” said Larry Franks of the Omemee Lions.
The aging equipment needs to be replaced. The current fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 will wrap up in Feb. 2018.
“We are almost there,” Franks.
Donations also came from 22 local Lions clubs, all within the said Church with speakers Werner Bergen (Newfoundland); Robert Pressor (Travelling Australia). $5 or season membership. Lug-a-mug for the cookie and coffee break. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www. learninginleisure.com
ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: pasta bake, Caesar salad, Wednesday: caramel apple pork chops, roast potatoes, carrots. Cost is $6 and includes dessert, coffee, tea. Takeout available by calling ahead. 705-876-1670, 180 Barnardo Ave.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: Thursday from 1 until 2 p.m. at Play Café, Brookdale Plaza Chemong Rd. Free drop-in style meet up for parents with babies 0-12 months needing postpartum support. Facilitated by the Hello, Baby! Doulas and Play Café. PRHC catchment area.
The new equipment will be ordered Jan. 15 and be put into service.
The YES Shelter for Youth and Families serves both homeless youth aged 16 to 24 as well as homeless families.
“The building is getting to the point where there is some wear and tear,” said executive director Meagan La Plante.
This fall, the aging furnace began to fail and needed to be replaced.
“We are so grateful for this and that we are able to depend on these donations and make the best decisions for those we serve,” said La Plante.
And while the Lions cheque won’t cover the cost of a new furnace, it does go a long way.
“This donation will be keeping families warm all winter.”