Class offers tips on preserving your harvest
Nourish presents Sow, Grow and Stow workshops
It’s harvest time and Nourish presents Sow, Grow and Stow canning workshops. This is an opportunity to learn how to safely can and preserve seasonal produce. Participants will work through a different recipe each week putting up fresh produce purchased from local growers at the Peterborough Downtown Farmer’s Market.
Workshop Series 1 runs Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and is already underway. This Thursday the workshop focuses on Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes and Aug. 30 features The Pressure is on! Basic Pressure Canning Techniques. Workshop Series 2 takes place Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and begins September 13 with a workshop on Relishes. Sept. 20 is Apples and Pear Oh My! and Sept. 27 is a repeat of the workshop Pressure is on! Basic Pressure Canning Techniques.
All workshops are held in Myrtle’s Kitchen, located on the second floor of Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St. Workshops are free, but registration is required. Please note that workshop spaces are reserved for those who have not yet taken a Nourish canning workshop. For more information, or to register, please visit www.nurishproject.ca or call 705-743-3526 ext.115
Peterborough Musicfest
The last two concerts in the Peterborough Musicfest 2018 line-up take place this week. Canadian folk and soul singersongwriter Bobby Bazini takes the stage on Wednesday. Saturday is Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chronicle Vol. 1, a classic rock tribute. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. in Del Crary Park; admission is free. Don’t forget a chair or blanket. For more information, please visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca.
Summer Family Film
Ben Van Veen Century 21 presents a free, outdoor screening of the movie Jumanji, this Friday at 8 p.m. in Millennium Park. This is the final film in the 2018 Summer Family Film Series. Millennium Park is located at King and Water Streets. For more information, please visit the Summer Family Film Series Facebook page.
Save the Date: Artsweek
Artsweek, Peterborough’s 10-day festival of the arts, is just around the corner running September 21 to 30. This year, more than 100 artists and 40 events will be showcased. The festival includes music, poetry, dance, theatre, singers, clowns, flying canoes, wailing whales, public acts of print making, giant films, neighbourhood concerts, aerial artists and much more.
Events will be taking place at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, Market Hall, the Peterborough Public Library, Peterborough Square and other locations throughout the city.
Volunteers are needed for the festival. This is an opportunity to work with local artists and be a part of the arts community. For more information on Artsweek or to volunteer, please visit www.artsweekptbo.ca or call 249-353-2787. Artsweek is produced by the Electric City Culture Council (EC3).