Lynn Gehl to speak at library event

Lynn Gehl, an Algonquin Anishinaabe advocate, artist and writer will be giving a talk on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. The event, titled When Canada Targeted Indigenous Children/Mothers,

Lynn Stood Up!, also features an opening and teaching by Alice Olsen Williams.

Gehl, who holds a PhD in Indigenous Studies, will be discussing her 32-year journey challenging sex discrimination in the Indian Act and insights she has learned about oppressive power, Canada’s Parliament, and the Department of Justice.

This event is presented by the Peterborough Famous Six Committee. Tickets are $15 per person and $5 for students, refreshments will be provided. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.eventbrite.ca or www.lynngehl.com

Election meetings

There are two election meetings taking place in the Town Ward this week. Both events are free, and all are welcome. Tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 150 George St., the Peterborough Sales and Ad Club presents an election debate between the local NDP, Liberal and Conservative party candidates, and moderated by Vince Bierworth of Country 105 & Energy 99.7.

On Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., an All-Candidates Meeting, sponsored by the Trent University Faculty Association, CUPE 3908 and the Peterborough District Labour Council, is scheduled at McDonnel Street Activity Centre, 577 McDonnel St.

Taste of Downtown

The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) presents Taste of Downtown, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event takes place on Charlotte Street, between Aylmer and George Streets, and features samples from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, sidewalk sales, live music, local art and activities for the whole family. For more information, please visit www.downtownptbo.ca.

Glow Ride

Join B!KE, the Peterborough Community Cycling Hub, for a Glow Ride on Saturday evening. This event celebrates 100In1Day and International Trails Day. Decorate your bike with glow sticks and battery powered LEDs and join in a community ride.

A white front light and red tail light is required for all riders; helmets are strongly encouraged. The ride leaves the alley behind B!KE, 293 George St., at 9 p.m. and will loop into Jackson Park, along the Parkway Trail, and back downtown along the Rotary Trail. For more information, please visit www.communitybikeshop.org.

All Saints’ Church

All Saints’ Anglican Church Choir will be singing Vivaldi’s Gloria, Sunday at 10:30 a.m., during the Eucharist service. All are invited. Gloria is one of the best loved choral works of the Italian Baroque period and was written for Vivaldi’s choir at the orphanage Pio Ospedale della Pieta.

The choir is under the direction of Syd Birrell, who is the director of music and organist at the church. All Saints’ Anglican Church is located at 235 Rubidge St. For more information, please call 705-876-1501 or visit www.allsaintspeterborough.org.