It’s time to fill YWCA Empty Bowls
Annual event benefits JustFood and Nourish programs in the area
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Empty Bowls fundraiser is happening March 1 at noon at The Venue. All proceeds directly support YWCA JustFood and Nourish, food programs that look at the root causes of poverty, promote equity and provide connection through food.
At the event, guests enjoy a delicious lunch prepared and donated by local restaurants and businesses, and have a choice of selecting either a handcrafted bowl or a charitable tax receipt. There is the option of dining in at The Venue, 286 George St. N., or new this year, pre-ordering and having lunch delivered (within Peterborough). There is also a limited number of early bird tickets which allow the purchaser early access at 11:30 a.m. for the best selection of lunch options and bowls.
All bowls for the event are created and donated by local artisans from the Artisans Centre Peterborough, the Kawartha Potters Guild, and the Kawartha Wood Turners Guild. Participating restaurants include Amandala’s, Ashburnham Ale House, B.E. Catering, Black Honey Dessert and Coffeehouse, By The Bridge, Fresh Dreams, Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Pastry Peddler, Rare Grill House, Sam’s Place, Stickling’s Bakery and Bistro, The Cheese Shop, The Old Smoke House, and The Pin.
Tickets cost $40 for dining in, and $50 for early bird tickets or the lunch-to-go (delivery option).
For further information and to purchase tickets visit Easymarketplace.ca. Tickets are also available at the YWCA office, 216 Simcoe St. (cash, cheque or credit card) or by contacting Ria Nicholson at 705-743-3526, extension 113 or rnicholson@ywcapeterborough.org.
Youth Unlimited
You are invited to kitchen shower for Youth Unlimited Peterborough at the Bridge Youth Centre, 256 Brock St. on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Help them celebrate their new kitchen with a donation of a new or gently used item, or a gift card from Canadian Tire or Home Depot. Monetary donations would also be gratefully accepted.
The event will include games and garden tea party delicacies.
A registry of suggested items to donate has been created. There are a variety of things at different price points. You can purchase the requested item or substitute it for a similar item.
Youth Unlimited in Peterborough offers programs for youth between the ages of 8 to 24. at The Bridge Youth Centre, as well as offsite in schools. They also run day trips and camps in the summer.
To attend the shower,
RSVP by Feb. 20 to peterborough@youthunlimitedkaw.com or 416-799-3579. For further information or to view the gift registry visit youthunlimitedkaw.com/ peterborough/kitchen-shower/.
Can’t make the shower, but would like to drop off a gift? The Youth Unlimited office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday.
Activity Haven
Activity Haven is hosting monthly bingo Feb. 22. The prize board of $500 must go, with the grand prize being $200. The canteen, which opens at 5:30 p.m., will be serving chili with a dinner roll, as well as snacks and beverages. Enjoy 10 games of bingo for $15. Get your tickets in advance at the Activity Haven office, or at the door. Doors open at 5:50 p.m. The bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
Activity Haven is located at 180 Barnardo Ave. Call 705876-1670 for further information.