For Five Counties

Lions’ past president vowed to help raise $10K during year at the helm, and surpassed it

Past District President Lioness Pat Aitken recently presented a cheque for $13,251.75 to Dave Adams, executive director of Five Counties Children’s Centre Foundation. Aitken’s goal was to raise $10,000 during her year as the district president, from 201617. Thanks to the support of the Lioness and Lions in her district, family and friends, she was able to exceed her goal by 33%!

In order to raise the money, she sold raffle tickets on a framed picture of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, a stuffed Lorax, a copy of the book and The Lorax video. She also made and sold Lorax bookmarks.

Each year more than 5,000 children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs in the counties of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton receive life changing therapy at Five Counties Children’s Centre. Of these children, more than 400 count 100% on funds raised in these communities. Funded primarily by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, a shortfall in funding for Five Counties has resulted in a waiting list of over 850 children. Community donations are key to maintaining services.

Aitken’s generous donation will mean that a number of those children on that waiting list will start their therapy sooner.

If you would like to help by making a donation contact Dave Adams at 705-748-2337, ext. 380.

Artisanity

The Artisanity show and sale, a fundraiser for the Artisans Centre Peterborough, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall at Hunter and Rubidge Streets. The sale will include items from the Kawartha Woodturners’ Guild, Kawartha Potters’ Guild, the Peterborough Handweavers and Spinners and the Kawartha Gourd Artists presented mixed together in a boutique style. There will also be items made by individual members such as candles, jewelry, teddy bears, quilting, recycled and knitted purses, hats, mitts and scarfs, paintings and wire sculpture.

“Members of the Artisans Centre bring together exquisite work, providing an excellent opportunity to see and purchase the finest quality handmade gifts for the holiday season, or to just treat yourself. The artisans have honed their skills over many years, putting a touch of themselves in each unique piece, displayed with immense pride,” states a press release for the event.

“You will find smooth, rich-looking wood-turned bowls, platters, vases, candle holders and serving utensils; a variety of clay items from mugs, bowls and plates to vases, jewelry, clocks and garden ornaments; woven items so finely made you can’t help but feel them, felted purses, scarves, ornaments, tea towels, baby blankets, mats, jackets, and more, all in rich, marvelous colours; and beautiful, original art, created using a variety of products and techniques and found on gourds made into bowls, vases, boxes, drums, jewelry, ornaments and sculptures.”

Admission is free. Sale hours are Friday from 4 until 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come on out and discover that one-of-a-kind item for yourself, or someone on your gift list.

Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Society needs your help! Have you been touched by cancer? Join them in fighting back by getting involved and becoming a committee member for their upcoming 2018 events in Peterborough. There are many committee roles available for both the Peterborough Relay for Life and Mudmoiselle.

Call 705-742-3823 for more information.