Stop pollution before it has a chance to start
The old way to prevent pollution was to capture pollutants before they left the factory or chemical plant, which of course costs money.
A new approach is Green Chemistry, which involves designing the process so that pollutants aren’t made in the first place, which reduces the environmental impact and makes industries more economically competitive. Green Chemistry is the topic of this year’s Stairs Lecture in Chemistry, with guest speaker Dr. Phillip Jessop, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St. Jessop is the Canada Research Chair of Green Chemistry at Queen’s University in Kingston.
The lecture is presented by Trent University and was established by Dr. Roberts Stairs, a professor emeritus at Trent University, and his wife Sibyl. Admission is free and all are welcome. A reception will follow the lecture. For more information, please visit www.mycommunity. trentu.ca/stairs
Trent Film Society
A public screening of Death at a Funeral (2007, rated R) directed Frank Oz, presented by the Trent Film Society, takes place Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Artspace, 378 Aylmer St. For more information, visit the Trent Film Society Facebook page. This is event is free and all are welcome.
Christmas Bazaar
St. James United Church, located at the corner of Aylmer and Romaine Streets, hosts their annual Christmas Cafe and Bazaar, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A cafe-style lunch will be served in the Tea Room: tea or coffee and cookies is $2; a bowl of soup, half a sandwich, tea or coffee and cookies is $5; and a bowl of soup, a whole sandwich, tea or coffee and cookies is $7. The bazaar features various vendors including a Bake Table and the church’s famous meat pies. Admission is free. St. James is wheel chair accessible and has an elevator. For more information, please call 705-742-2222.
Harvest Dinner
Nourish is hosting is 4th annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday to celebrate another year of nourishing healthy, inclusive communities through food. Enjoy a feast of local food with friends, family, farmers and neighbours to celebrate the harvest season. The dinner takes place at Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St. Doors open at 5p.m.and dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. All are invited, but registration is required. Register online at www.nourish.caor call705-7433526.
Neuropathy Support
The next meeting of the Neuropathy Support Group is Monday Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Banting Legacy Hall, lower level of Westmount Pharmacy, 1293 Clonsilla Ave. People who suffer from neuropathy and their families and friends, are welcome. The Support Group provides companionship, morale support and advice on living with peripheral neuropathy. Please park in the rear lot of Westmount Pharmacy.
Quiz Night
Back by popular demand, Saturday Nov. 18 is the fourth annual Mystery Quiz Night at Emmanuel United Church West Campus, located at 441 Rubidge St. In addition to trivia, the evening also includes a wine bar, and an Italian Dinner Buffet. Questions are wide ranging and answered in teams of six; Mensa membership not required! Dinner is served at 6 p.m. with vegetarian and gluten free options available. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. Call Wendy or Nancy at 705-742-4162 to purchase tickets or for more information.