Help the city’s humane society with Owen’s Ruff’le
The Peterborough Humane Society has launched its inaugural 50/ 50 lottery, as well as Owen’s Ruff ’le, a raffle in honour of Owen, a local dog made famous on Instagram, who during his lifetime helped fundraise for the society. Owen’s Ruff’le will see two patio chairs raffled, with an estimated value of over $1,700, donated by Loll Designs & Stony Lake Furniture Co.
Funds raised will help the animals in the care of the Peterborough Humane Society at the new Animal Care Centre.
Ticket sales close April 17 with the draw occurring at 1 p.m. The 50/50 tickets cost $2 each, $5 for three, $10 for 10, or $20 for 25. Owen’s Ruff’le tickets cost $20 for one, $50 for three or $100 for seven.
Get your tickets now by visiting phs5050.ca.
Ruff’le tickets and 50/50 tickets can be purchased separately.
Dragon Boat Festival
Registration is open for the 23rd edition of Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival, set to take place Saturday, June 8, at Del Crary Park. The festival is hosted by the Survivors Abreast dragon boat team and is a vital fundraiser for the PRHC Foundation.
“We’ve always focused on breast cancer awareness and raising funds for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC),” said Ann Stabler, president of the Survivors Abreast team, first created in 1999.
“We know firsthand the importance of the work the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation does, and their continuing mission to bring the best cancer care the world has to offer, right here to our hospital.”
Proceeds from the 2024 festival will allow PRHC to invest in new state-of-the-art equipment and technology to serve more cancer patients, support earlier cancer diagnosis and provide safer, more effective treatments close to home.
Last year was a record-breaking one for the festival when $290,000 was donated to PRHC, making a total of $4 million in donations over the past 22 years.
“It is estimated that two out of five Canadians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime, and one in eight women will develop breast cancer,” said Michelle Thornton, Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival chair. “Our goal of $251,825.18 reflects these statistics and the importance of screening equipment and early detection.”
Kawartha Credit Union is the event’s presenting sponsor, marking its 23rd year in this role.
The day will feature the dragon boat races, artisan and food vendors, a family fun zone, a beer garden and more.
For information and to register visit ptbodragonboat.ca.
B!KE donations
B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is looking for donations of used kids’ bicycles.
The bikes will be refurbished as part of B!KE’s Kids Bike Build that happens April 14. These refurbished bikes will then be donated to local families who need them, through partner organizations such as YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation, new Canadians Centre Peterborough, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre and BGC Kawarthas.
The deadline to donate is April 10. Donations can be made at the shop, located at 293 George St. during the open hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The shop is closed Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
For information, call 705-7757227 or email info@communitybikeshop.org.
Buckhorn Dinner Theatre
Activity Haven has planned a bus trip to the Buckhorn Dinner Theatre, to see the comedy “The Odd Couple” with a choice of two Fridays, April 19 or 26. The bus leaves Activity Haven at 4:30 p.m. Community members are welcome to purchase tickets.
The play sees a carefree divorcee, Olive Madison, sharing her apartment with her persnickety friend, Florence Unger, putting years of friendship to the test.
Tickets cost $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. To register, call the AH office at 705-876-1670.
Free market
An Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) free market will be held at Trent University at the Trent University Student Centre, 1680 West Bank Dr., on Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.
Free clothing, shoes, small home goods and more will be available. Clean donations are welcome.