Hoodies boost The Theatre on King
Local company Nish Tees offering ‘royal’ new sweatshirts
Support The Theatre on King (TTOK) by ordering a cosy hooded sweatshirt. Created by Nish Tees, a local company, and available on their website, the distinctive hoodies come in red with a crown printed on the front and TTOK on the edge of the top of the hood. Proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to TTOK.
The sweatshirts are made from 13-oz 50/50 cotton polyester fleece and compacted yarns to minimize shrinkage. They have a double-lined hood with drawstring and come in sizes SM to 4XL. The cost is $45.
Nish Tees’ vision is to focus on feeling good about what you wear. Whenever possible, they use Canadian products to reduce their footprint on Mother Earth.
To order your TTOK hoodie, visit nishtees.ca and click on the “Shop” tab. You’ll see the fundraiser on the right.
The Theatre on King is an intimate 50-seat black box theatre located at 171 King St. Since opening in early 2013, they have hosted hundreds of performances and presentations.
Want to make a donation to TTOK to help them keep their doors open? Visit ttok.ca where you will be directed to the Public Energy site and an available charitable tax receipt.
You might also want to check out the Creepy Doll Museum No. 2, happening at TTOK Thursday and Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. These dolls from a private collection contain “excellent examples of creepy dolls, including specimens that are cursed, possessed and capable of astral projection.”
Eight people will be allowed entrance at one time for 30 minutes. Masks must be worn. The cost is $10 or pay-whatyou-can at the door. Book your time ahead by emailing creepydollmuseum@gmail.com.
Hike for Hospice
The 18th annual Hike for Hospice Fundraiser, held recently, exceeded its goal of $35,000 by raising more than $56,538. Funds raised will go to support the 26 programs and services Hospice Peterborough offers, that support individuals and families at the end of life or who are grieving. These include grief groups, day hospice, groups for children and teens, and a 10-bed end-of-life residence.
The event was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. Originally planned for May 3, the event was delayed to September in the hope it could still be an in-person event. This was not possible, so participants took part virtually by hiking, walking, running and cycling at a location and time of their choosing any time throughout the weeklong event.
The event was also a meaningful way to remember and honour lost loved ones, with memories and photos shared on the Hike for Hospice Facebook page.
“We thank the community for continuing to generously support Hospice throughout this unique and challenging year,” says Hajni Hos, Hospice Peterborough’s executive director. “Our programs and services are all offered free of charge to the recipient and their family and we depend on the generosity of the community, and events like Hike for Hospice, to help us continue to do so.”
Friends of the Library
If you miss the used book sales at the Peterborough Public Library held pre-pandemic by the Friends of the Library, you are in luck. Books usually sold at the spring and fall book sales are now being sold from the shelves located at the Aylmer Street branch, on the upper level just left of the main doors.
The selection includes a wide variety of books, including fiction, nonfiction and bestsellers from 2017 and 2018. Come out Tuesdays and Thursdays for the best selection.
Pick a book and make a donation. Please be generous.