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This summer, Kawartha Potters' Guild is offering a Clay and Play camp program for youth, a fun-filled week of clay and exercise activities. Every day, campers will spend some or all of the day creating with clay, guided step-by-step by qualified instructors through the process. (Photo: Kawartha Potters' Guild)

Get the kids fired up this summer with Clay and Play at the Kawartha Potters’ Guild

Meditative and focused craft offers youth the opportunity to mold clay creations

Paula Kehoe - June 28, 2017

The Peterborough Humane Society is also seeking information about who shot Forrest. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society seeks donations for surgery for Forrest the cat

The public can view models of the design for the new UN Peacekeepers Monument, which consists of two 14-foot mirrored sculptures to be installed in the new urban park at Charlotte amd Louis Streets in downtown Peterborough in late 2018. (Photo: Studio F Minus)

Design for Peterborough’s new UN Peacekeepers Monument to be unveiled on Canada Day

Loch manufacturers stylish sunglases manufactured in the Peterborough area exclusively from 500-year-old wood reclaimed from the waters of the Great Lakes. (Photo: Loch)

Bears’ Lair winner Loch reaches first crowdfunding goal in just 12 days

During Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene, you can witness a re-enactment of Canadian militia repelling a Fenian raid among other historical activities. (Photo: Dawn Knudsen)

Experience a historic Canada Day at Lang Pioneer Village

Day-long Historic Dominion Day event set in the 1860s also celebrates First Nations contributions to Canada

kawarthaNOW - June 27, 2017

Lang Pioneer Village in Keene and Kawartha Settlers' Village in Bobcaygeon (pictured) are two of six heritage organizations that have receivied a donation of $25,000 each from Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group based in Lindsay. (Photo: Kawartha Settlers' Village)

Insurer donates $150,000 to local heritage organizations for Canada 150

Hannah Georgas will be performing at the Peterborough Folk Festival at Nicholls Oval Park on Saturday, August 20th.

Hannah Georgas, Hollerado, Jenn Grant, Donovan Woods, The Sadies and more at Peterborough Folk Festival

Due to a lack of stable funding, Seeds of Change Peterborough will no longer have paid staff after the end of June and will rely on volunteers to continue. The non-profit organization offers a location where groups and organizations can hold workshops, has a community garden, and offers community meals. (Photo: Seeds of Change)

Peterborough’s Seeds of Change loses paid staff at end of June

Joe Stable is one of several artists who rent living or studio space in the Commerce Building in downtown Peterborough. The new owner of the building, Paul Bennett of Ashburnham Realty, says he plans to renovate the building and hopes to maintain its role as a creative hub for the arts community. (Photo: Michael Morritt)

Resident artists of historic downtown Peterborough building reassured by new owner

Paul Bennett of Ashburnham Realty pledges to meet and work with residential and commercial tenants of the Commerce Building

Paul Rellinger - June 25, 2017

At Lock N' Paddle on June 24, 2017, one of the two chambers of the Peterborough Lift Lock is filled with more than 150 canoes and kayaks in celebration of Canada 150 and National Canoe Day. When both chambers were filled, a record number of 328 paddlecraft were in the Peterborough Lift Lock. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

328 canoes and kayaks fill the Peterborough Lift Lock for Canada 150

If you're looking for a summer camp that's a little less run-of-the-mill and a lot more interesting, here are some options offered at the Peterborough Multi-Sport Club and at the Art Gallery of Peterborough guaranteed to teach your child an impressive new skill this summer. Pictured is a young artist making art in the studio at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, which offers many opportunities for campers to have fun drawing, painting, and printing while at camp. (Photo: Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Unique summer camps offers kids the opportunity to try something new

The cover of Showplace Performance Centre's fall 2017 program. The fall schedule features concerts covering a wide range of genres, children's shows, theatrical events, and more. (Design: Amy Leclair)

Showplace Performance Centre unveils its fall performance lineup

News & Community

City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham (left) and Councillor Pat O'Reilly (right) at the partnership announcement with Carmine Nigro, President of Craft Development Corporation, and Ashley Mason, Vice President of Mason Homes. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

New commercial and residential development announced for Lindsay

kawarthaNOW - June 28, 2017

Plans include 100,000-square-foot retail space and up to 750 residential units.

The Peterborough Humane Society is also seeking information about who shot Forrest. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society seeks donations for surgery for Forrest the cat

June 27, 2017

The public can view models of the design for the new UN Peacekeepers Monument, which consists of two 14-foot mirrored sculptures to be installed in the new urban park at Charlotte amd Louis Streets in downtown Peterborough in late 2018. (Photo: Studio F Minus)

Design for Peterborough’s new UN Peacekeepers Monument to be unveiled on...

June 27, 2017

Lang Pioneer Village in Keene and Kawartha Settlers' Village in Bobcaygeon (pictured) are two of six heritage organizations that have receivied a donation of $25,000 each from Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group based in Lindsay. (Photo: Kawartha Settlers' Village)

Insurer donates $150,000 to local heritage organizations for Canada 150

June 27, 2017

Due to a lack of stable funding, Seeds of Change Peterborough will no longer have paid staff after the end of June and will rely on volunteers to continue. The non-profit organization offers a location where groups and organizations can hold workshops, has a community garden, and offers community meals. (Photo: Seeds of Change)

Peterborough’s Seeds of Change loses paid staff at end of June

June 26, 2017

Joe Stable is one of several artists who rent living or studio space in the Commerce Building in downtown Peterborough. The new owner of the building, Paul Bennett of Ashburnham Realty, says he plans to renovate the building and hopes to maintain its role as a creative hub for the arts community. (Photo: Michael Morritt)

Resident artists of historic downtown Peterborough building reassured by new owner

June 25, 2017

Arts & Entertainment

Hannah Georgas will be performing at the Peterborough Folk Festival at Nicholls Oval Park on Saturday, August 20th.

Hannah Georgas, Hollerado, Jenn Grant, Donovan Woods, The Sadies and more...

kawarthaNOW - June 27, 2017

Festival organizers announces 12 performers for free outdoor music festival on August 19 and 20 at Nicholls Oval.

The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is holding summer auditions for the 2017/18 concert season on June 29. Interested musicians must reserve a timeslot by contacting the PSO in advance. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra holding summer auditions

June 26, 2017

The cover of Showplace Performance Centre's fall 2017 program. The fall schedule features concerts covering a wide range of genres, children's shows, theatrical events, and more. (Design: Amy Leclair)

Showplace Performance Centre unveils its fall performance lineup

June 23, 2017

Three Peterborough natives are featured at this year's Toronto Film Festival: Adam Martignetti performs in "Pillow Talk", Erin Maxfield directs "Nourishment", and Wyatt Lamoureux directs "Algonquin Highway". You can catch all their productions in a single day on Friday, July 14th.

Three Peterborough natives at this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival

June 22, 2017

Actors Michael Cox and Shaina Silver-Baird, who portray heavy bomber pilot Peter Benton and his love interest Emma in the upcoming 4th Line Theatre premiere production of David S. Craig's "Bombers: Reaping the Whirlwind", pose at a media event at Winslow Farm in Millbrook on June 21. (Photo: Caitlin McGill / 4th Line Theatre)

‘A damn good story’ takes us to the WWII battleground over...

June 22, 2017

Marsala Lukianchuk sings jazz and blues every Thursday night supported by pianist Rob Phillips and more at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – June 22 to 28

June 22, 2017

Business & Technology

There are Canada Day festivities happening throughout the Kawarthas.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism –...

kawarthaNOW - June 28, 2017

Featuring Bill 148 public hearings, rental space in Lakefield, Canada Day events, and more.

Loch manufacturers stylish sunglases manufactured in the Peterborough area exclusively from 500-year-old wood reclaimed from the waters of the Great Lakes. (Photo: Loch)

Bears’ Lair winner Loch reaches first crowdfunding goal in just 12...

June 27, 2017

Sweet Spirits recently opened in downtown Peterborough.

The Business Beat for June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

Joshua and Natasha (Bandi) Clark, a couple who were once homeless teens, are about to move into their Habitat for Humanity home in Warsaw. You can visit the home on Tuesday, June 27th and welcome Josh and Tasha into home ownership.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism –...

June 21, 2017

The grant recipients for the first intake of Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurship program offered through the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre, at a showcase event at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough on June 7, 2017. The second intake of the program is now under way and closes at the end of June. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Starter Company Plus is a game changer for entrepreneurs

June 20, 2017

Towns & Leahy Mercantile and Deli, a specialty grocery store located in the former PG Towns General Store in Douro, is open for business. (Photo: Mike Towns / Facebook)

The Business Beat for June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

Lifestyle & Family

This summer, Kawartha Potters' Guild is offering a Clay and Play camp program for youth, a fun-filled week of clay and exercise activities. Every day, campers will spend some or all of the day creating with clay, guided step-by-step by qualified instructors through the process. (Photo: Kawartha Potters' Guild)

Get the kids fired up this summer with Clay and Play...

Paula Kehoe - June 28, 2017

Meditative and focused craft offers youth the opportunity to mold clay creations.

During Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene, you can witness a re-enactment of Canadian militia repelling a Fenian raid among other historical activities. (Photo: Dawn Knudsen)

Experience a historic Canada Day at Lang Pioneer Village

June 27, 2017

If you're looking for a summer camp that's a little less run-of-the-mill and a lot more interesting, here are some options offered at the Peterborough Multi-Sport Club and at the Art Gallery of Peterborough guaranteed to teach your child an impressive new skill this summer. Pictured is a young artist making art in the studio at the Art Gallery of Peterborough, which offers many opportunities for campers to have fun drawing, painting, and printing while at camp. (Photo: Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Unique summer camps offers kids the opportunity to try something new

June 25, 2017

One way to make your kids' parties greener this summer is to nix the loot bags and involve your little partiers in a take-home craft instead. There will be less waste from individually packaged treats, less cost, and a lot more fun. Here children make take-home lanterns at last year’s GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night. (Photo: GreenUP)

Top 10 tips for greening your summer parties

June 22, 2017

Summer is the time to let your child express themselves and try something new -- whether that be ceramic arts, stop motion animation, or horsemanship -- and there's no better place to nurture it than art and equine summer camps. The Art School of Peterborough allows children to experiment with painting, drawing, pottery, sculpting, mixed media, and crafts using a variety of art materials. (Photo: Art School of Peterborough)

Art and equine summer camps are guaranteed to transform your child

June 21, 2017

See more than 200 classic vehicles on display when the popular Millbrook Classic Car Show returns to downtown Millbrook on Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A vroom with a view in pretty downtown Millbrook

June 20, 2017

Peterborough 150 - Celebrate at Home #Ptbo150 Special Editorial Section

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