LOCAL CALENDAR
SATURDAY, JULY 21
PETERBOROUGH PULSE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Peterborough. Roads are closed to traffic for a day of live music, food, vendors, displays and more.
DISCOVERY DAYS: Warsaw Caves. 1-2 p.m. Snakes of Ontario demonstration, 3-4 p.m. Birds of Prey live demonstratino, 8:45-9:45 p.m. Bat Walk. Free with admission to the park, no registration required. Presented by Otonabee Conservation, 289 Caves Rd., Warsaw. MUSICFEST: Indie rockers Wintersleep headline Musicfest at Del Crary Park. Admission is free. 8 p.m.
SHAMROCK FESTIVAL: Ennismore Community Centre Family Fun Day is Saturday, 8 a.m. onward, with no charge for admission. There's a Mom to Mom Sale, a barbecue, soccer tournament, ball hockey, petting zoo, bouncy rides and more. PETERBOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne Street and George Street. PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL FARMERS’ MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Citi Centre Courtyard, Charlotte St. MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club — Every Saturday at 2 p.m. All are welcome!
MEN’S CLUB: 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 705-8742949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/peterborough
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 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 705-7410900.
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.
EUCHRE: Lakehurst Hall, 7 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
HORSESHOES: Peterborough Ladies Horseshoes Club holds its 25th anniversary get-together, 1-4 p.m., Peterborough Naval Association clubhouse, Whitlaw Dr. Refreshments served.
ENNISMORE SHAMROCK FESTIVAL: Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for a day of truck and tractor pulls (starting at noon), along with the Cottage Country Craft Show inside the Ennismore arena. Admission to the show is $2 per person, free for children under 12. Admission to the pulls is $10 per person.
QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.
MONDAY, JULY 23
COVENTRY SINGERS: Are you looking for achoir to join? Ladies singing group who sing many differentkinds of music. St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Park St. S. on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
BID EUCHRE: At Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3 includes snacks and prizes. ENNISMORE SENIORS: Needlework, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705292-8101 for more information. 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 pm at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Come and discover the joy and challenge of barbershop singing! phone 705748-4969
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 705874-1301.
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 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 705-799-7338. 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 705-324-5085.
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. 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 705324-7323. 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 705931-4758.
KAWARTHA MUSIC COMPANY CHORUS: Women of all ages are welcome to join us in singing fourpart harmony every Monday evening from 6:45- 9:30 PM at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid St. For more information, please contact kmc.ptbo@gmail.com. It’s fun! MUSIC: Bonachords and Jubilaires Mens and Women Choruses. Newcomers of all ages are welcome to join us every Monday evening from 6:15-9:15 pm. at the Emmanuel United Church East, formerly George Street United Church. New members are welcome. 705-7429957 or 705- 292-5478.