Peterborough Singers seeking voices

Aces of Harmony looking for men who like to sing

The Aces of Harmony invite new singers to join them. If you are looking for a fun way to spend an evening, why not drop by and try a Cappella singing, a relaxing hobby where you can blend your voice with other singers around you. The male chorus and quartets of all ages sing songs from many eras.

“The sounds of four-part harmony will make you smile and forget your troubles,” says Fred Rapson, a member of the chorus.

Join the Aces Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Northminster Church, 300 Sunset Blvd. Parking and entrance are at the back of the church.

For further information visit www.acesofharmony.com

Sad Fest II

Sad Fest II takes place Friday from 4 p.m. until midnight at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., featuring music, art and an open house. This year, the day of music is also part of OPIRG Peterborough’s DisOrientation Week and Peterborough Pride.

Musicians scheduled to perform include Little Rapids and Evangeline Gentle from Peterborough, Kashka from Toronto, King Kimbit and Sparklesaurus from Ottawa, Russell Louder from P.E.I., and BBQT from Montreal.

This is an all ages event; alcohol will be sold. Earplugs will be provided by donation. Parts of Sadleir House are unfortunately not fully accessible.

The cost for a full day of performances is $13.

Naturalist outings

The Peterborough Field Naturalists’ (PFN) annual outing to Presqu’ile Provincial Park to view migrating shorebirds and monarchs takes place Saturday.

The leaders for this outing are PFN members Martin Parker and Matthew Tobey. There is an early departure to increase the opportunities of seeing shorebirds prior to them being disturbed by falcons and people.

The group will visit viewing locations in the southern end of the beach to see gathered migrating shorebirds who are making their migration from their Arctic breeding grounds to their wintering areas, primarily in the southern hemisphere.

As fall migrations of Monarch butterflies are also commencing, park staff will conduct a demonstration on Monarch banding. Time will also be spent looking for other fall butterflies.

Meet at Tim Hortons in Sobeys Plaza, Lansdowne St.W. at 7 a.m. The outing will return to Peterborough midafternoon. Bring a packed lunch, binoculars, camera, and telescope (if you have one).

Also, the regular PFN weekly wildlife walk takes place Sunday. It will be led by PFN member Martin Parker and last about three hours. Meet at the Riverview Park and Zoo at 8 a.m. to carpool. Bring binoculars, gas money, dress for the weather.

Mom and Baby

A mom and baby group, for parents with babies from newborn to pre-crawling, starts Wednesday from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at the Play Café, Brookdale Plaza, Chemong Rd.

Get to know other moms, do the occasional craft and listen to quest speakers on a variety of topics such as Infant Massage, Intro to Solids, Self Care, Mama Nutrition/Wellness, Baby Sign Language, and Infant Sleep.

The group is facilitated by Sarah Susnar, Play Cafè owner/ operator, birth and postpartum doula and early childhood educator.

The cost is $65 plus HST and includes a café beverage each week.

Already done this group? There’s now a follow-up, Mom and Baby Group 2.0 starting Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This four-week program includes guest speakers, sensory/play activities, discussions about daycare, making a natural first aid kit, and more.

The cost is $45 plus HST. Pre-register for either group by emailing playcafeptbo@gmail.com or calling 705-874-3517.