Jugglers, acrobats and more as circus comes to town
The Peterborough Variety Spectacular, featuring performers of comedy, juggling, circus and trampoline acrobatics takes place Friday from 7 until 9:30 at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School, 1009 Armour Rd. The show is a fundraiser for Crime Stoppers.
Featuring Craig Douglas, Aristov Family Circus and Spring Action, this show promises fun, lots of laughs, and audience participation. It is suitable for all ages.
“Craig Douglas is Canada’s top comedic juggler. Aristov Family Circus is a family of classically trained circus performers that present incredible hula hoop, balancing and contortion routines. Spring Action Trampoline Show is high-flying family fun, so prepare to laugh, groan and be amazed! (It is) action-packed from start to finale with stunning trampoline skill and awesome acrobatics,” states publicity for the show.
Crime Stoppers, whose mandate is to assist the Police in solving crimes to make communities and schools safer, has been serving the community since 1987. The program encourages members of the community to call anonymously with information that assists in solving or preventing crimes. For this information, cash rewards are offered to the caller when their information assists the police in recovering stolen property, seizing illegal drugs or when an arrest is made.
Tickets cost $33.90 per person, which includes HST. Discounts are offered for multiple ticket purchases. For further information or to purchase tickets call 1-888-7779793 or visit www.benefitshow.net. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Axe Throwing
Enjoy an evening of ax throwing and support The Art School of Peterborough during their The Art of Axe Throwing fundraiser at the Peterborough Axe Club on Feb. 23 from 7 until 10 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 1 until 4 p.m.
Enjoy three hours of fun, learning the technique, throwing and for the team champion, a final showdown for the ultimate overall championship. The Axe Club is located at 280 Perry St., Unit 1.
The cost is $35 per person with teams of ten. Register a team or sign up on your own. Full payment is needed to confirm registration. To register contact the Art School by dropping in at 174A Charlotte St., calling 705-742-3221, or emailing info@artschoolptbo.org.
Spa Day
Activity Haven is offering a Spa Day Feb. 9. Take this opportunity to indulge yourself by getting your nails or hair done or having a complimentary massage. You can also talk to a nutritionist or find out about aromatherapy. There will also be scented candles and health and wellness vendors.
Tickets cost $10 and are available at the Activity Haven office, 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705-8761670 for further information.
Calendar
ACTIVITY HAVEN LUNCHES: Tuesday: loaded potato soup with ham salad sandwiches. Wednesday: special Robbie Burns meal including Scotch pies, mushy peas, chips, sticky taffy pudding and bagpiping. $6, includes dessert and coffee or tea.
Take out available by calling ahead. 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705-876-1670.
BINGO: To support Activity Haven, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Delta Bingo and Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave.
SNOFEST TURTLE FLAKES AND FACTS: Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC), 1434 Chemong Rd., unit 4. Ambassador turtles and hatchlings, crafts, and Snofest Pete. Gift shop open. Admission free, donations welcome. 705-741-5000.