LOCAL CALENDAR
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
PETERBOROUGH EXHIBITION: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. General admission
$10, children under 5 free. Free parking (enter off Park St.). Midway opens at 11 a.m. Pay one price rides: $30 in advance (online at worldsfinestshows.com, PTBO Escape in the Lansdowne Place mall, Craftworks at the Barn, Starfra Feeds, Sunderland Co-Op, Memorial Centre box office, Morello’s Independent Grocer, Ag Society Office), $38 at the fairgrounds. Does not include admission. MUSICFEST: Against The Wind (Bob Seger tribute) performs at Del Crary Park, 8 p.m. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
MUSIC: Hootenanny on Hunter, noon-11 p.m., Hunter St. between George and Aylmer (closed to traffic). Free event with vendors, food and live music from Missy Knot, Charmie, Gene Hardy & Sparkjiver, Lindsey Barr, Band of People, Blue Sky Miners, Secret Broadcast, Yuka and headliner Sloan. The emcees for this year’s Hoot are Laura Crann and Ashley Vititoe.
WINE TOUR: Millbrook Legion Wine Tour: Big Apple for cider tasting, Sandbanks Winery, Wellington Legion for lunch (not included in price), Karlo Estate Winery and Barley Days. Price per person $110. Call 705 932 2695 for info and to register.
ASTRONOMY: Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) and the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA), for a viewing of the sun and the stars, 8-10 p.m. at the Harold Town Conservation Area, west of Peterborough on the Old Norwood Road. Suitable for all ages, all equipment provided. Weather dependant – clear skies required.
PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKET: 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Citi Centre Courtyard, Charlotte St.
PETERBOROUGH FARMERS' MARKET: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne St. and George St..
MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m.
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. 7 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, AUGUST 12
PETERBOROUGH EXHIBITION: 10
a.m.-6 p.m. General admission $10, children under 5 free. Free parking (enter off Park St.). Midway opens at 11 a.m. Pay one price rides: $30 in advance (online at worldsfinestshows.com, PTBO Escape in the Lansdowne Place mall, Craftworks at the Barn, Starfra Feeds, Sunderland Co-Op, Memorial Centre box office, Morello’s Independent Grocer, Ag Society Office), $38 at the fairgrounds. Does not include admission.
LANG PIONEER VILLAGE: Fibrelicious: A Food and Fibre Arts Celebration, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 104 Lang Rd., Keene. Featuring local chefs and artisans. Adults $15, students and seniors $10, Youths (5-14) $7, children under 5 free. Family pass (two adults, up to four youths) $40. ASTRONOMY: Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) watches the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, 8:30-11:45 p.m., Armour Hill. Suitable for all ages, all equipment provided. Weather dependant – clear skies required. No parking on the top of the hill.
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
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 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 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 Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Coronation Hall.