FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
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 Stretch Marks,an exhibition and sale featuring works from artist Donna Bolam, her daughter-in-law Dawn Bolam, and her granddaughter
Emma Bolam. Runs until Nov. 26.
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. 705-7412817. www.kawarthaartists.org.
JOB FAIR: VCCS holding three days of job fairs and providing information on short term training opportunities, wrapping up Friday between 9 a.m. and noon or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Employment counsellors will be available to speak with and
employers will be on site. 705-3280180. careerservices.org/
POP-UP SHOP: Ten Thousand Villages Pop Up Shop at Trent University in the Gathering Space in Gzowski College on the East Bank. A fair-trade shop that ensures that artisans are paid fair and stable incomes. Featuring artisan-created gifts such as Christmas ornaments, chocolate, coffee, jewelry, bags, notebooks and other nicknacks. Continues Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: Navy Club House. Chicken with Stuffing, $12 per person. Make your reservation by Wednesday the week of the dinner by calling 705-743-6115.
MAPLERIDGE: Friday night meals, 4:30 p.m., $7. Main course, dessert, coffee, tea or coffee and games, including bid euchre, bingo, Mexican train or horseracing. Everyone welcome. MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m. EUCHRE: 12:15 there is Bid Euchre in the Legion banquet hall. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361.
CRIBBAGE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, 275 Queen St., 1:30 p.m. $20 annual membership. New players welcome. 705-652-0202 for more information (leave a message).
TAI CHI: Tai Chi, taught by George Kerr, has moved to Murray Street Baptist Church. Classes for beginner students Fridays at 10 a.m. 705750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.
LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings.
BETHLEHEM WALK: recreates the experience of the journey to the stable that is at the heart of the Christmas Story in a guided tour that begins at the Cold Springs Memorial Hall (3844 Burnham St., Hamilton Township). The outdoor event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and admission is free (do dress appropriately).
HIKE: Adventure Club Flashlight
Hike with games, Adventure Club trail nix and Glow in the Dark Bubbles. For children of all ages. $10 per child, adults free. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Park Fairbairn St. entrance.
Dress for the weather. Bring a flashlight. 705-977-0123. adventureclubkids.com.