St. Peter’s Secondary School
is presenting the musical "Annie Get Your Gun" at Showplace Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm for four performances, Wed., Feb.24 until Sat., Feb. 27. It is being directed and choreographed by Paul Crough, with music direction by James Wright and orchestra conducted by Glenn Bailey.
There are over 60 of our students appearing on stage and another 25 students in the Pit band, with an additional 20-30 students and many staff members helping out with costumes, set construction and painting, props and stage crew.
We would appreciate any promotional support you can give us, including on-air interviews close to show dates, if possible. You can contact me here at St. Peter’s (745-1358 ext.296) or director Paul Crough (745-1358 ext.178) for further information.
BABYSITTING COURSES FROM ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Students in grade 5 and up interested in taking a one day babysitting course with St. John Ambulance can take a course:
Sunday February 21 at the Sherbrooke St firehall 8 30 – 330 bring a lunch call St. John @ 745-0331
Thursday March 18 at SUPER 8 hotel on Lansdowne W 8 30 – 330 bring a lunch call St. John @ 745-0331
Friday March 19 at SUPER 8 hotel on Lansdowne W 8 30 – 330 bring a lunch call St. John @ 745-0331
Adam Scott Musical Theatre Presents…
Thoroughly Modern Millie is coming to the Adam Scott Auditorium on Thursday February 18th at 7pm, Friday the 19th at 7pm and Saturday the 20th at 2pm & 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the Adam Scott Main Office, the Adam Scott Foyer at lunch, Titles Bookstore, Bushel Basket in Brookdale Plaza and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with valid identification. Please go to www.adamscott.ca for more information!
Come Together! The Music of the Beatles
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 2 pm
Calvary Church, Lansdowne Road
Tickets: $28 Students: $10
Groups of 10 or more: $25/ticket
705-745-1820
singers@peterboroughsingers.com
www.peterboroughsingers.com
Millbrook International 3-Minute Film Festival
Youth Filmmaking Workshop with Jared Raab Sat. Feb. 13 9-4pm, at the Millbrook Library,
free admission. Must register on line www.millbrookfilmfestival.com, Or phone for details
313-4139.
United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada Kawartha Branch
Kawartha Branch, UELAC will be meeting on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 2:00 pm, corner of Murray and Water Streets, Peterborough. Our Guest speaker will be Professor Elwood Jones of Peterborough, who will speak on the Mohawk Indian Princess, Paulene Johnson who sang at the Peterborough Concert Hall in the mid-1800's as well as some of the Mohawk skirmishes in the Mohawk Valley.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday February 17th at 7 PM. We meet at Applewood Manor, in the chapel… For more info call 705-944-5505
It’s About Water Fundraiser
& Dance with Rockin’ Blues by the Baxter Creek Band. February 27, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. at the Millbrook Legion. $10.00/ticket. Tickets available at Pearly Whites 4 You, 19 King Street Millbrook or call Dave Picco at 932-2165. This crisis affects all of us. Water is not an infinite resource. Show Your Support & have a great time.
www.baxtercreekband.com
FUNSPIEL TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY LIVING
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
Hosted at LINDSAY CURLING CLUB, START TIME 9:30 AM. New curlers arrive early for instruction 2 SIX END GAMES, LUNCH INCLUDED With Prizes at the end of the day..
THEME DRESS IN 50/60’S CLOTHING, Prize for best dressed team. $ 120 PER TEAM
ANY LEVEL OF PLAYER WELCOME, PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED
BRING A CLEAN PAIR OF SHOES… (Other equipment is available for use from the club)
For more information, please contact 324-432.
Peterborough English Country Dancers
host their monthly dance on Saturday, February 20 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.. St John's Anglican Church newly renovated Guildhall, 99 Brock St, Peterborough (please use Hunter St entrance). American contra and English country dance styles, all dances called, wonderful live music. All ages welcome. Adults $8, Students $5. 745-1630 or www.pecd.org
Fury Fight for the Troops
Feb. 20 at the Trent winds with proceeds from every ticket going to the Fallen Soldier Foundation. Best in local Kickboxing in the Area. For more info go to www.xtremekickboxing.ca or phone 931-4910
Back to the Future Parent Conference
and Dinner, held at Norwood District High School on Tuesday, February 23rd. Come for a FREE roast beef dinner, followed by your choice of 2 different workshops. Conference is open to all parents. Registration is free and childcare will be provided. Workshops include topics such as cyberbullying, the drugs of today, technology in the classroom, social connections, hand held technology and more. Please call Norwood District Secondary School at 639-5332 for further details. Need registration numbers by February 17th
To help the efforts of the Dominican Self Help
please join us for a festive evening of dancing and fundraising at the Junction, 251 George St. N, Peterborough, Ontario on February 19, 2010 at 8pm; a second chance to fulfill Valentine wishes! For further dance information please contact Lori Hayes at 775-0095 or email loriamhayes@gmail.com
A Night at the Oscars
Wednesday February 17th 2010 7-15—8-45 pm. There will be a Gala Reception at the Peterborough Square Atrium.Tickets $30 per person. Includes Entertainment by Gord Deck & Company, hors d’oeuvres, Colio Wines and Molson Beers.After the reception there will be movies at Galaxcy Cinema. Dress Formal Business
Newcomers' Club of Peterborough
welcomes men and women, individuals and couples recently new to the area. A social, non-denominational group, we meet on the third Tuesday of each month (Sept - June) to hear a local guest speaker, welcome new members and organize the next month of activities. Newcomers are welcome to learn about the community, find local resources and meet others with common interests. We are a very social group! Call or email for more info: 749-6727 or newcomersclubpeterborough@gmail.com. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 16th at 2 p.m. at Westdale United Church, 1509 Sherbrooke Street West. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
The Crystal Ball Gala!
Celebrating 20 Years of Caring and Beyond gets a monumental boost from the NFL.
This year's Gala auction will feature many extraordinary live and silent auction items including a Super Bowl MVP, Drew Brees NFL Autographed New Orleans jersey and a Jerry Rice, Hall of Fame inductee, NFL Autographed 49ers Helmet.
Come out and enjoy an evening of fine food, live music, dancing, auctions and fun.
Friday, February 26th, 2010
6:30 appetizers, 7:30 dinner, 9:00 dancing
Peterborough Golf and Country Club
Tickets: $100 per person includes a $40 tax receipt.
All money raised at Hospice Peterborough events stays in our community to provide programs and services to individuals and families living with life-threatening illness and grief.
Tickets available at Hospice Peterborough, 439 Rubidge Street, Peterborough or by calling 742.4042
DBIA Downtown Business Breakfast Network Meeting
The Downtown Business Improvement Area’s monthly breakfasts are open to the public. Admission is a minimum of $3 donation to cover the cost of the breakfast. PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
Sgt. Sean Wilson, Peterborough/Lakefield Community Police Service will be speaking on “Downtown Policing-Team One Report”. The February door prizes are courtesy of Titles Bookstore & Natas Café, February 17th, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
DBIA present the Blues Festival
Feb. 19 & 20 with live music and family fun activities booked in the Lounge of Showplace Saturday from 10-2 then at 8pm the Wolf and Kruz present Rick Fines and Jackson Delta. Tickets are $25, $18 with student ID. For more info go to www.godowntown.ca or www.showplace.org.
Maple Leaf Snow Skimmers Poker Run
Saturday Feb. 20 with registration at the Lake St. Peter Community Centre, North Baptiste Lake Rd. Fire Hall and Papineau Lake Road from 8-12noon. Cost is $10 with lunch at the Community Centre.
St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course
Will be Sunday Feb. 21st from 8:30-3:30pm for Students grade five and up at the Sherbrooke St. Fire Hall. Take a lunch and learn lifesaving skills including CPR, first aid, fire safety and caring for babies just in time for the March Break. For more info call 745-0331.