The Peterborough Examiner

Spring sale set for Activity Haven

- CAROLYN MCCONNELL Northcrest_column@yahoo.ca

The Ready, Set, Spring Sale happens April 7 at Activity Haven and there are still a few spots left for vendors looking to participat­e. Vendor booths cost $25, but the event, which runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., is free for shoppers.

“Our vendors will be presenting an array of items from water fountains and jewelry to wood carvings and bird houses, also silver, handmade greeting cards, finger puppets, knitting and crocheting, preserves and jams, and so much more,” reports Thomas Whitby, Activity Haven’s volunteer and marketing c-oordinator.

During the event, the canteen will serve peameal with egg and cheese on an English muffin, carrot cake with cream cheese icing, pop and water. Barbecue burgers will be available after 11 a.m.

For further informatio­n or to book a vendor booth, contact the Activity Haven office at 705-8761670.

Music

The Peterborou­gh Pop Ensemble presents Hip to the Groove, a ’60s and ’70s Tribute Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. As part of the Peterborou­gh Pop Ensemble Charity Program, a portion of the proceeds go to support the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation.

The concert will include music from the 60s and 70s, songs from early rock and roll to funk, folk to disco, featuring songs from KC and the Sunshine Band, Bread, The Carpenters, ABBA, Aretha Franklin and more

Tickets cost $23 or $13 for students and are available at tickets.markethall.org. or by calling the box office at 705-749-1146 Monday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

Mobile Water

Planning a summer fundraisin­g event? Here’s a great idea to help keep everyone hydrated.

The Peterborou­gh Utilities Group now has a mobile drinking water station that can be rented for a nominal cost and since it is on wheels, it can be brought right to your site to provide clean cold tap water.

The mobile station has eight water fountains and eight water bottle refill stations. It can be hooked up directly to a municipal water supply or for those events not near a water source, it can be filled to a capacity of 1,400 litres. It runs on solar power and if all 1,400 litres of water are consumed from the unit, that means 2,800 plastic water bottles weren’t used.

The Water Station is available from May through August. Requests should be submitted three weeks prior to the event, but other requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For further informatio­n or rates email ptboh2o@peterborou­ghutilitie­s. ca, call 705-7489301, ext.1258, or visit peterborou­ghutilitie­s.ca and check under the water tab.

Bingo

If you enjoy playing bingo, come on out to Delta Bingo and Gaming, 1019 Clonsilla Ave Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Games played at that time help to support Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave.

Gala

Peterborou­gh Pregnancy Support Services is holding their annual fundraisin­g gala All About Love, Sat. April 14 from 6 until 11 p.m. at The Venue, 286 George St. N.

The Next Generation Leahy will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m. Dress code is formal.

Peterborou­gh Pregnancy Support Services help women and men facing unplanned pregnancy and encourage healthy relationsh­ips in a safe and loving place.

Tickets for the gala cost $125. For more informatio­n visit the event page on Facebook. For tickets visit eventbrite.ca

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