A film screening of A Sense of Wonder
Thursday July 16th is a documentary-style film depicting Rachel Carson, a fundamental figure in the beginning of the environmental movement. The screening will take place at the Peterborough Public Library at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30. Admission is free. Visit www.asenseofwonderfilm.com for more information.
Hutchison House
will be offering cute and cuddly homemade teddybears on Thursday July 16th. Hutchison House Museum is located at 270 Brock Street, Peterborough. These fun filled exciting workshops are from 9:30- 12, and suitable for children 6-12. The cost is $15 per attendant and pre-registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own snacks. For more information contact us at www.HutchisonHouse.ca or phone 705-743-9710.
Wolf and Kruz welcomes
Great Big Sea, Wednesday Sept. 23 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Tickets are $42.50 and $52.50 and available on line at www.memorialcentre.ca or by calling the Memorial Centre ticket office at 705-743-3561.
Swinging for the Cure Golf Tournament
At Liftlock Golf Course on Sept. 13 with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. Cost is only $50 which included golf and steak dinner. For more info call 741-2248 or 653-4103.
It’s the first annual “Rockin’ the Park”
weekend, July 18th at Trudeau Park in Tweed! Featuring … Ill Scarlett, Counterfit Fifty, My Darkest Days and Finger Eleven! Go for the show or go for the weekend, Three days of camping and fun … one incredible rock event! … details and ticket info at www.rocknthepark.com … or call 613-478-55-11.
3rd Annual Freedom 55 Financial Charity Golf Tournament
For the PRHC, Thursday July 23rd. Entry is $200 which includes Green Fees, Cart, BBQ lunch, Prime Rib Buffet Dinner, Silent and Live Auction, Player gift, and a chance to win a trip for 2 from Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel. For more info go to www.f55durhampeterborough.com or call 705-745-1324 ext, 234.
Port Hope Festival Theatre presents Rock n' Roll Drive-In?
Remember Annette and Frankie in the 'Beach Party' films? the dance crazes like the 'twist', and 'mashed potato'? How about Elvis singing his way through a dozen films? It's all happening at the Rock n' Roll Drive-In where you can relive the hits and dances of the 50s and 60s. Proudly sponsored by Cameco Corporation and 980 Kruz
Mini E-S-P Psychic Fair,
this Friday to Sunday at the Rock Haven Motel and Convention Centre. Meet psychics, tarot readers, healers, clairvoyants and Canada’s leading handwriting expert Elie George. Admission is just 3 dollars per person. The Mini E-S-P Psychic Fair … at the Rock Haven Motel and Convention Centre, Lansdowne West, Peterborough, Friday from 4 to 10 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
Vermicomposting Workshop
Back by popular demand, on July 23rd and 24th, Peterborough Green-Up’s Paula Anderson will be hosting two workshops covering the basics of vermicomposting-- composting indoors with worms.
The cost of the workshops is $50, which will provide those in attendance with all that they need to get started including a half-pound of red worms, a specialized bin to allow proper air circulation, and the knowledge to get started successfully in vermicomposting.
Pre-registration and a $20 deposit is required by the end of the day on Friday, July 17th, 2009. The deposit can be dropped off at the Peterborough Green-Up offices at 378 Aylmer Street. Spaces are limited.
Those interested in registering can contact Paula Anderson by calling 745.3238 ext 205.