Local calendar

SATURDAY, March 3

PETERBOROUGH GEM AND MINERAL SHOW: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Evinrude Centre. Vendors, activities, kids’ area and more. $4, kids 12 and under free. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets at 10:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, corner of Water and Murray streets. Use the entrance on Water St. 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 1-888-425-2666, 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 705-741-0900. 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. 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.

SUNDAY, March 4

PETERBOROUGH GEM AND MINERAL SHOW: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Evinrude Centre. Vendors, activities, kids’ area and more. $4, kids 12 and under free. 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, March 5

MUSIC: Learn to play a concert band instrument in the Green Band (for beginners), Peterborough New Horizons Bands, in rehearsals at 9-11 a.m. on at Living Hope Church, I Consumers Place off Lansdowne East, across from the Independent store. Contact Lynn Dragomir, 705-7400844 or lynndrags@hotmail.com. SKATING: Free senior skating, 1-3 p.m., Ennismore Community Centre. For 55+, sponsored by The Gardens of Peterborough. COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for a choir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many of music. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Park St. S. on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. BID EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 includes snacks and prizes. MUSIC: Aces of Harmony celebrates its 50th anniversary of their Barbershop chorus in Peterborough, by welcoming a new director and continuing its tradition of a cappella singing. All men are welcome to join us any Monday evening, 7:30 p.m. at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Come and discover the joy and challenge of barbershop singing! phone 705-748-4969 Email: max.vandervoet@sympatico.ca 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. SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has cribbage and euchre is played at 1 p.m. For those unfamiliar with bid euchre, lessons will be offered on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. until June 27. Lunch is served every Monday at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2 ENNISMORE SENIORS: Monday 9:30 a.m. – Balance and Strength, 1 p.m. — Knitting, 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. OUTREACH: The Omemee Outreach is held every Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Coronation Hall. There is a dinner, music and guest speaker. For further details call Harry at 705799-7338. OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme is held Mondays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-3245085. TAI CHI: St. Thomas Anglican Church hall, Millbrook, 3-4:30 p.m. All welcome KIDS: Boys and Girls Club, 6 p.m., Lakehurst Hall. 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. 705-324-7323. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY): is a weight loss group that meets Monday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. James Church, located at 221 Romaine St. at the corner of Aylmer St. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Donna at 705-9314758