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Trent University’s ‘Trent Talks’ interactive video series returns Wednesday

The Little Lake Cemetery walking tours presented by Trent Valley Archives (TVA) are back! Two different tours, led by knowledgeable guides, will take place on various dates during Fridays and Saturdays in July.

“This is TVA’s first venture back offering our award-winning tours, so come out and experience the pleasure of walking in the beautiful Little Lake Cemetery where you can learn some of Peterborough’s history while enjoying the natural beauty of an iconic setting,” states a release for the tours.

The Tragic Tales tour takes place July 3 and 10 from 7 until 8:30 p.m.

Learn about Col. Alexander McDonell, who although turned away at another cemetery’s gates, was buried in Little Lake cemetery in a prominent place near the chapel, thanks to the efforts of his friend William Conger who facilitated the burial. You will hear other true stories of those buried in the cemetery including one about the escapades of strongman Daniel McDonald, whose acts of strength were his undoing.

The Ladies of the Lake tour happens July 4 and 11 from 2:30 until 4 p.m.

This tour will celebrate some of Peterborough’s prominent women including sculptress Katherine Wallis and Lovina Tennyson Weir, beloved wife of farmer John Graham Weir. Excerpt from his diaries are featured in the Examiner’s Keene community column (above) written by Pat Marchen.

“We take the safety of our attendees and volunteer guides very seriously. Screening prior to each tour will be done and we will adhere to appropriate physical distancing throughout the tour. While everyone is welcome, we encourage you to enjoy the tours with members of your circle,” states the release.

There is a limit of10 people per tour, including the guide. The wearing of face masks is strongly encouraged.

The cost is $20 per person. Tickets are available on the TVA website, trentvalleyarchives.com/events, by reserving with Heather at 705-7454404, or by emailing admin@trentvalleyarchives.com. Registration and payment in advance is required.

Trent Talks

Trent University’s Trent Talks interactive video series is now going to a bi-weekly format. This week’s instalment, “Making the Most of Opportunities in the Pandemic” takes place Wednesday at noon.

This episode, with Ray Dart ’82, associate professor in the school of business, and Asaf, director of the masters of sustainability studies program, will look at opportunities for small business and nonprofits through the pandemic as Ontario moves into the next phase of opening.

Trent Talks, a weekly interactive video series hosted by Stephen Stohn, Trent chancellor, features a 10-minute minilecture by faculty experts, and a Q&A with viewer submitted questions. Episodes include “timely, reliable and thoughtprovoking information about COVID-19, as well as other topics related to our rapidly changing world.”

Previous episodes have included; Hacking the Pandemic, Emotional Wellness in Uncertain Times, COVID and the Environment, and Racism,” to name but a few. If you missed any talks, they are all available for viewing on the Trent Talks website.

To register for this week’s Trent Talks, to submit a question for the talk, or view previous episodes visit trentu.ca/ trenttalks. There is no charge for this webinar series, but you can make an optional donation to the Trent Student Relief Fund if you would like, when you register.

The next Trent Talks episode on July 8 will be a conversation about prisons and the criminal justice system.

Disc Golf

The disc golf course at Riverview Park and Zoo is now open to local residents. New rules and social distancing measures are in place and signage produced by the Peterborough Disc Golf Club indicating these guidelines, has been erected.

Play is limited to groups of five players. Washrooms at the zoo remain closed, and all trash is carry in, carry out.