COMMUNITY LISTINGS
FRIDAY, FEB. 16
MUSEUM: Northern Owls exhibit, on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, on display until April 8. Features 11 mounted owl specimens in small settings. The Ontario Falconry Centre will have live birds of prey demonstration March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. At
300 Hunter St. E., Museum Drive, on top of Armour Hill. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays. Admission by donation.
ART: The Kawartha Artists’ Gallery and Studio presents The Beauty of Stillness – Still Life and Interiors, an art show and sale featuring works from KAGS’ members.
Feature piece: Mason Jars with
Beads 2 by Jane Armstrong. Runs until March 4. The gallery is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. At 420 O’Connell Rd. 705-741-2817. www. kawarthaartists.org.
THEATRE: Production of Beauty and the Beast by St. Peter Secondary School drama students continues from Friday and Saturday at Showplace Performance Centre, George St., with shows starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the Showplace box office or online at www.showplace.org. BINGO: Beat the Cold Bingo at Activity Haven. Doors open at
5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Ten games for $15. Barbecue hamburgers, nachos and cheese, pop, tea, coffee, chips and candy bars. Tickets are available in the office or at the door.
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
MARKET: Peterborough Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m at Morrow Park, Lansdowne Street and George Street. www. peterboroughfarmersmarket.com.
CONCERT: Michael Bell performs his Bowie Live tribute concert at 8 p.m. at Market Hall Performance Centre, George and Charlotte streets. With opening act Broken Harmony. Tickets $28 in advance or $33 at the door, available at the Market Hall box office, Moondance Records or online at www.markethall.org. There will be a second performance April 25. FRIENDS’ SPEAKER SERIES:
Douro-Dummer Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m., with historical re-enactor Heather Caldwell
discussing the Canadian Army Medical Corps, Nursing Sisters, 1914-1918. Seating is limited, call 705-652-8599. Donations for the library accepted. DARTS FOR HEARTS: Millbrook Legion. Register 9:30. Play at 11. Blind draw. $20.00 fee. All monies go to Heart and Stroke Fund. $600 in prizes. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS:
Meets at 10:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, corner of Water and Murray streets. Use the entrance on Water St.
MEAT DRAWS: Navy Club - Every Saturday at 2 p.m. All are welcome!
MEN’S CLUB: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd. All welcome for lively conversation followed by a meal.
VALENTINE’S DINNER: Emmanuel United Church West, 441 Rubidge St., 6 p.m. Four-course meal and entertainment with Bonnie Pegler and Mary Atwood performing Love Songs. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. Tickets are $25 per person; wine bar extra. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call Judy at 705-741-4271.
FAITH: Ruach Ha Emet Messianic Synagogue Shabbat service, 11 a.m., Activity Haven, with meal at 1 p.m. (please bring a dish if you
can). All welcome. Details at 705874-2949, www.ohrlgoyim.com/ peterborough AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? For more information about Al-Anon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705-745-6111 or 1-888-4252666, www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca for Peterborough/Bridgenorth Area. Newcomers welcome at all meetings. 8 p.m. Shamrock AFG, United Church, 832 Charles St., Bridgenorth (Front Door) NITAAWE CULTURE AND
LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Niijkiwendidaa 1097 Water St. N. For further information call 705741-0900.
DANCE: The Peterborough Dance Club holds Saturday night dances, with a disc jockey, for singles and couples age 45 and older at the Mapleridge Recreation Centre, 1085 Brealey Dr. Admission
$12. 289-927-1260. www. peterboroughdanceclub.com.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18
MILLBROOK LEGION: Marketplace, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 19 vendors. Light lunch available
CURLING: Junior curling has started at the Omemee Curling Centre, James St. every Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., $5 per game. There is no commitment, come as often as you wish. Bring a pair of clean running shoes and other equipment will be available for use.
QUAKERS: Religious Society of Friends meets, 11 a.m. Hobbes Library, Sadleir House.
EUCHRE: Progressive euchre every Sunday from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at Delta Bingo, 1019 Clonsilla Ave. $10 entry, $2 for lone hands. Cash prizes for first, second, third and lone hands. In support of the new Peterborough Hospice building Pediatric Room. Optional 50/50. Call Sandra at 705750-8137.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
FAMILY DAY: Some regularly scheduled events may not be happening today. Double-check with organizers.
FAMILY DAY: Douro Community Centre, 1-3 p.m. Free skating, hot chocolate, hot dogs, library book sale, Kawartha Food Share donations accepted. Hosted by
St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus and Friends of the Douro-Dummer Public Library.
FAMILY DAY: Public skating at the Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd. from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at a cost of $4 per person.
FAMILY DAY: The Athletics Centre at Trent University is celebrating Family Day with an Open House from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Free access to all facilities, including the pool and the rock climbing wall.
FAMILY DAY: Kawartha Potters Guild Family Clay Day, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., open to anyone over six years old, at a cost of $33.90 (incl. HST) per person at the Kawartha Potters Guild, 993 Talwood Dr. People are asked to register and pay 48 hours in advance to ensure spot. Parents are encouraged to register with their children to make things together (parents can make a different project than the children).
FAMILY DAY: Canadian Canoe Museum with camping-related activities from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 per family (up to 2 adults and 4 kids) or free with Family Membership, which will be available that day at the discounted price of $45. For more information, please call 705-748-9153 or visit www.canoemuseum.ca
FAMILY DAY: The Kawartha
Land Trust hosts Family Day celebration and activity day at the Gamiing Nature Centre, 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the celebration ceremony and remarks at 1 p.m. Activities that day include hiking, a campfire with warm food and drinks, wild teas, games, wildlife tracking, and more. For more information please call 705-743-5599 or visit www. kawarthalandtrust.org.
SKATING: Free senior skating,
1-3 p.m., Ennismore Community Centre. For 55+, sponsored by The Gardens of Peterborough.