COMMUNITY LISTINGS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

ART: The Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio presents The Winter Show, an art show and sale featuring works from KAGS' members. Feature piece: Out in the Canoe by Daniel Marlatt. Runs until Dec. 22 and continues from Jan. 3 to 21. The opening reception will be held 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.

ART: Reverence for Life fine art exhibit at The Mount Community Centre, 1545 Monaghan Rd., featuring Anne Cavanagh's and Ellen Cowie's fine art. The Heritage Room is new gallery space in Peterborough, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continues until Jan. 14. Closing reception is Jan.14 from 1 to 4 p.m., when you can meet the artists and see additional artworks on display for sale that day. Free.

CONCERT: A Next Generation Leahy Christmas perform starting at 7 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. All under the age of 16, The Next Generation Leahy are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with the high-energy, infectious Celtic-based music associated with their Leahy heritage, including fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano and French-Canadian step-dancing. Tickets $50.50/adult, $46.50/ senior, $26.75/student. www. showplace.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

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. 705-750-0827. Murray Street Baptist Church is located at 175 Murray St. Participants should use the back entrance.

FREE SENIOR SKATING: Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, sponsored by the Regency Retirement Home in Lakefield. 9 to 11 a.m. for everyone aged 55 and over from now until mid-March.

For more information, visit www. selwyntownship.ca.

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 1-888-4252666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m. All are welcome!

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.

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

AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone's drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, 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 705741-0900.

PETERBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne Street and George Street. For more information, please visit www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.

COFFEE: The 4C Coffee Club will be held every Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican in

Omemee. All are welcome.

STORYTIME: Youngsters can enjoy story time at the Norwood branch of the Asphodel Norwood Library, 2363 County Rd. 45, every Friday starting at 10 a.m. No appointment or registration needed. Parents or guardians must stay with their children.

ENNISMORE SENIORS: Friday 8:30 a.m - Carving & Mens Pool League, 1 p.m. bid euchre (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. EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m.

LEGION: Cocktail party, Omemee Legion, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy snacks, music and friendship.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24

CURLING: Junior curling has started at the 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.