COMMUNITY LISTINGS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

MUSEUM: Northern Owls exhibit, on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, on display until April 8. Features 11 mounted owl specimens in small settings. The Ontario Falconr Centre will have live birds of prey demonstrations Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 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: 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 Sunday, when there is a closing reception from 1 to 4 p.m., when you can meet the artists and see additional artworks on display for sale that day. Free.

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. Continues until Jan. 21. 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. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY:

1 p.m. at the Douro Community Centre. $5 includes a light lunch, coffee/tea and a Share the Wealth Ticket! Sponsored by Douro Seniors' Group. For further info call Dianne 705-652-7092. Everyone welcome. 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. SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has bid euchre and darts at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2. DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Mount, Monaghan Rd. Annual fees are $110 for adults,

$45 for students, or $60/$25 for semi-annual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.-May), Call 705-748-5255 for more information. EUCHRE: Lakefield Golden Years Centre, 275 Queen St. 7 p.m., $5 includes snacks and prizes. MCDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE:

serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. For more information, please call 705-874-1301.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m.. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion s in-house cook. $7.

LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.

EUCHRE: Progressive euchre in

St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. New players are welcome. OSM FOOD CUPBOARD: Noon-2 p.m., 4 6 p.m., at Keene United Church

KNITTING: 7-8:30 p.m. Knit and

Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156. COMPUTER LESSONS: Computer Lessons every Thursday at the Keene Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Each lesson is $10. Please call ahead to reserve your spot 705-295-6814.

KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts - Douro - Dummer Public Library -10:30 a.m. till noon. The library has lots of knitting and craft books. STORY AND SONG: Douro-Dummer Public Library from 9:30 until 11 am on Thursdays Sign up and Registration fee $2 per month.

OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-324-5085. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Thursday 9:30 a.m - Linedancing, 1 p.m 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.

WALKING: Friends of Ferris Weekly Guided Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Suspension Bridge in Ferris Park. Call Carol at 705-6320724.

BID EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 includes snacks and prizes.

MEN: The Omemee Men's group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. For information call 705-799-2098.

SENIORS: Omemee's Age Friendly Committee meets at Coronation Hall, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

TAI CHI: 10 a.m.-noon there will Tai Chi at the Buckhorn Community Centre.

SENIORS: Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes holds an Adult Day programme each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The programme is offered to frail seniors, and those residents with memory impairment and/or physical disabilities. If you'd like further information about the service contact the office at 705-324-7323. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 SNOFEST: Children, ages 1014, are invited to Snofest Youth Night, 7 to 9 p.m. at the YMCA, 123 Aylmer St. The evening includes a variety of supervised games and activities. Admission is a $5 donation to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. For more information, please call 705-748-9622.

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. 705-7456361. 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). LEGION: Branch 77 The will Lakefield host its Fabulous Legion Friday featuring Night roast Dinner beef this with Friday, all the trimmings. Tickets are $15 in advance (by Wednesday) or $18 at the door. Reserve your advance tickets by calling (705) 652-7988. 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, JANUARY 13 SNOFEST: Planetarium Day: Kenner Collegiate: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2. Explore the universe with nationally renowned astronomy guide Olivia Longo

SNOFEST: Youth Rocks and Rings: Kenner Collegiate: 1 to 4 p.m.: Free. An interactive program for youth (ages 5 to 14) who're interested in curling. There will be drills, relays and team building activities using indoor curling equipment. MINI-BUCKS BID EUCHRE TOURNAMENT: Saturday at Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m.; start time is 12:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Barbecue hamburgers available in the canteen. Sorry, no beginners. DINNER: 19th Grace Scouting is pleased to prepare a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 13, seating starting at 5:30. Adults (15 and up) $10; child 5 - 14 $5; Under 5 - FREE; Family $25. Please support our youth, tickets available at Grace United Church, 705-742-5846, 581 Howden Ave.

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 705874-2949, 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, JANUARY 14

SNOFEST: Discovery Day: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Guthrie Dr.: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Free. Take a tour of the wildlife displays or watch Planet Earth on the big screen. HUGE BINGO: Mapleridge, 1 p.m. Jackpot is $250. $15 for 11 games, including light refreshments. MUSIC: Peterborough Snofest presents a Jamboree, 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the McDonnel St. Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St. Country music by Don Tandy and Just Plain Country, and an open mic session. Cost is $7 per person or $5 for entertainers. Sandwiches and desserts are available for purchase. For more info, please call 705-874-1301. 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15

NEUROPATHY SUPPORT: Neuropathy Support Group meets, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Banting Legacy Hall, lower level of Westmount Pharmacy, 1293 Clonsilla Ave. Please park in the rear lot of Westmount Pharmacy. TRENT TALK: Leanne Simpson, Michi Saagiig Scholar, activist and writer will introduce her new book As We Have Always Done, 7 until 9 p.m. in the Benedict Gathering Space, at Gzowski College, Trent University. This presentation, a Pine Tree Talk, is sponsored by the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies.