Film: Bobcaygeon film enthusiasts present the Bobcaygeon Short Film Festival beginning at 7 p.m. at Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre (51 Mansfield Dr., Bobcaygeon, K9V 5R8). The festival will feature eight to 10 productions from two minutes to 40 minutes in length. A variety of films will be shown, ranging from environmental themes to the outdoors and comedy. The festival is in support of Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes health and support services programs offered in the Bobcaygeon region and will also feature information displays by many local groups and agencies, who will be on hand to answer questions about the work they do in the community, and to provide local residents with opportunities to get involved and to help others. Tickets are $10. For more information call (705) 731-0323 .

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Festival: St. Joseph's Parish of Douro presents the 82nd Annual Douro Doings from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Douro Park (205 Douro 2nd Line, Douro, K0L 1S0). At Douro Park: baseball tournaments (all weekend), antique and classic car show (9 a.m.), 10K run (10 a.m.), women's horseshoe tournament (11 a.m.), men's horseshoe tournament (12:30 p.m.), children's events and frog jump (noon), local musical entertainment (1 p.m.), tug of war (1 p.m.). At Parish Hall: roast beef supper (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.), famouse quilt raffle and bazaar (6 p.m.). Supper is $12 per adult, $5 per child. For more information call (705) 652-3231.

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Launch: United Way of Peterborough and District presents the 69th Annual United Way Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast from 7 - 8:30 a.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6). Come and participate in the launch of the 2010 United Way campaign. This year's slogan is "The Way to Help the Most." Last year, the United Way and its 33 member agencies provided 36,000 nutritious meals to 736 seniors, served 7,900 hungry local people with food monthly through 40 food banks and distribution projects, provided 1,200 coats for children in need, and gave over 3,400 families, youth and individuals emergency housing supports or shelter. Tickets are $15 (call to reserve tickets). For more information call (705) 742-8839.

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Charity: The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB), Kawartha Food Share and RBC present Buy Local Share Local from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Peterborough Wednesday Farmers' Market (Louis Street Parking Lot, Charlotte St. & Louis St, Peterborough, K9J 2S1). The Buy Local Share Local tour is travelling to 18 farmers? markets in 15 different cities across Ontario between August and October with a goal to raise 25,000 pounds of fresh, local food for food banks across Ontario. Peterborough residents can support the campaign by coming to the Wednesday Farmers? Market and dropping off their donation of fresh, local produce to the Buy Local Share Local booth. RBC will make a $5,000 donation to Kawartha Food Share at the Peterborough Farmers? Market. . For more information call (705) 745-5377 x3 or email chris@kawarthafoodshare.com .

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Quilt Show: Burkhorn Area Quilters' Guild presents Qulting at the Lakes - Autumn Splendour beginning at 10 a.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre (1801 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0). More than 200 quilts by Guild members will be displayed. Featured Quilter Helen Fujiki will do demonstrations and answer questions. Quilt Appraiser Rosalie Tennison will appraise quilts brought by attendees. The event will also include Hoffman Challenge Quilts as well as a vendors' village. Some show proceeds will be donated to the Rural Outreach Committee. The show will be open Friday until 5 p.m., Saturday until 4 p.m., and Sunday until 3 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information call (705) 292-6086 or email info@buckhornquilters.ca.

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Charity Golf Tournament: Epilepsy Peterborough & Area Golf Fore Epilepsy Charity Golf Tournament from 1 - 6 p.m. at Tamarac Golf & Country Club (155 Ennis Rd., Ennismore, K0L 1T0). Charity golf tournament, 4 person best ball scramble format Golf, Cart, prizes, lunch and more included. Tickets are $80 per person. For more information call (705) 876-0311.

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Golf Tournament: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority presents the 3rd Annual Building for Change Golf Tournament beginning at 1 p.m. at Dalewood Golf & Curling Club (7465 Dale Road, Cobourg, K9A 4J7). The third annual fundraiser in support of the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Gun shot start at 1 p.m. Call Amy at (905) 885-8173 x235 for more information and to register. Tickets are $150/person or $600/team.

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Magic: Showplace presents 2010 Grand Illusion Show beginning at 7 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). The show features Ryan Royce, one of Canada's top illusionists. He presents one of the country's largest and most spectacular grand illusion shows. Hundreds of thousands of spectators travel to packed theatres and auditoriums in over 80 cities nationwide. Ryan is a highly-skilled International Award Winning Magician and Showman who successfully uses his charming style to capture the hearts and minds of every member of his audience. A benefit show in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. For tickets and more Information, call toll-free 1-800-516-5810.

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Concert: Showplace presents The Legendary Downchild Blues Band beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). During the past 40 years, the Downchild Blues Band have won countless music industry awards, including a Juno for "Best Roots and Traditional Album" in 1991. They also received a Juno Award nomination in 2005 for "Blues Album of The Year" for their album "Come On In." This concert is a fundraiser for the Veterans Wall of Honour. . Tickets are $40. For more information call (705) 740-7469 or visit showplace.org.

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Plant Sale: Hutchison House Museum presents a Fall Plant Sale from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9). This is always a popular event so be sure to come early for the best choices. Anyone wishing to donate plants, roots, tubers, etc. for this sale is asked to please bring them to Hutchison House the week of September 14-17. For more information call (705) 743-9710.

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Blade Sharpening: Hutchison House Museum presents Scissors and Blade Sharpening from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9). Drop by Hutchison House Museum on the morning of Saturday, September 18, to have your scissors and blades professionally sharpened. If unable to attend on Saturday, anyone wishing to have their items sharpened may drop them off in advance at the museum office. For more information call (705) 743-9710.

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Book Sale: Peterborough Historical Society presents a Book Sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Hutchison House Museum (270 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P9). The Peterborough Historical Society will be hosting its first book sale at Hutchison House Museum. Donations for the sale can be dropped off at Hutchison House during museum hours. All genres of books welcome. For more information call (705) 743-9710.

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Golf: Gamiing Nature Centre presents Second Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Tamarac Golf & Country Club (155 Ennis Rd., Ennismore, K0L 1T0). Held at the environmentally friendly Tamarac Golf and Country Club, this event includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart and dinner. It also includes two longest-drive contests and a closest-to-the-pin challenge. The awards presentation will be during dinner. Golf attire is required (collared shirts and slacks). No steel spikes are allowed on the course. The event will support Gamiing Nature Centre's Eco-Educational and Lake Stewardship Programs. Tickets are $100. For more information call (705) 799-7083 or email marketingandpromotion@gamiing.org.

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Run: The Terry Fox Foundation presents the Terry Fox Run beginning at 9 a.m. at Nicholls Oval (725 Armour Road, Peterborough, K9H 1Z8). This annual run raises money for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation, in memory of the young man who aimed to run across Canada in 1980 and died in 1981. Walk, run or roller-blade any distance from one to 10 kilometres. Registration cost is $10per person. For more information call (705) 740-2380 or (705) 799-6141.

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Mountain Biking: Wild Rock Outfitters and others present Paul's Dirty Enduro from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ganaraska Forest Centre (10585 Cold Springs Camp Road, Campbellcroft, L0A 1B0). Paul's Dirty Enduro is a mountain bike event for the entire family held annually in the Ganaraska Forest. There are four loops to choose from: 100k, 60k, 30k or 15k. There is also a kids' race too. This event is a suicide-prevention fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association, in memory of Paul Rush, a mountain biker who knew and loved the Ganaraska Forest and all its wonderful trails and who took his own life in 1996. For more information, visit http://www.torontocyclist.com/bbc/pauls/ or email bbc@bloomfieldbicycle.ca.

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Social: New Canadians Centre (NCC) Peterborough presents a NCC Social Event and Fundraiser for Pakistan from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at The Silver Bean Cafe (1 King St., Peterborough, K9J). As many as 20 million people have been affected by the floods in the regions of North-West Frontier Province, Punjab and Sindh. To raise funds for the relief efforts, the NCC is organizing a social event and fundraiser. Light refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome as there will be face-painting and henna. We will be collecting cash donations for the Canadian Red Cross Society. . For more information call (705) 743-0882.

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Theatre: Trent Valley Archives presents Haunted Horse and Carriage Tours from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Confederation Park (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H). Take a ride into Peterborough's haunted history for an unforgettable evening tour. Listen to ghostly tales from our city's sinister past while riding our dark streets in a horse-drawn carriage. Dates: Sept 24, 25, 29, 30. Oct 1, 2, 8, 9, 10. Tours run rain or shine. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information call (705) 745-4404.

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Golf: Kairos Non-Profit Housing of Peterborough presents the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. at Heron Landing Golf Club (2361 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 6X4). Kairos is a non-profit organization and United Way member agency that supports single parents and their children, some of whom have fled abusive situations. For this fundraiser event, you get 18 holes of golf (scramble/best ball format), power cart, and steak lunch. Also includes practice green, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest, hole-in-one shootouts, and silent auction. Registration begins at 8 a.m., Shot Gun Start at 9 a.m. Tickets are $125 per player ($50 tax receipt). For more information call (705) 741-6287 or (705) 742-5667.

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Exhibition: Tracy Leigh presents Home Based Business Expo from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6). Interested in a Home Based Business? Over 30 companies represented. Come out and see what opportunities await you. Admission by donation of non-perishable food item for the local food bank. For more information call (705) 742-6229.

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Cycling: Wild Rock Outfitters and Elmhirst Resort present the Kawartha Fall Colours Cycle Tour. Enjoy two days of fantastic cycling featuring rolling hills, scenic views and the beauty of the Kawartha Fall Colours. Suit your own energy and interest levels each day by riding the full route of 100 km or the shorter option of approximately 50 km. Maps, food stations and support vehicles are provided along the way. Comfortable lakeside cottages featuring a wood-burning fireplace await you at Elmhirst's Resort on Rice Lake. The proceeds raised from the tour will be donated to the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (KNSC) to assist with trail improvements and grooming expenses. Tickets are $125 - $350 (depending on package chosen). For more information call (705) 745-9133 (Wild Rock Outfitters) or (705) 295-4591 (Elmhirst Resort).

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Theatre: C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions presents A Haunted Hallowe'en from 7 - 11 p.m. at C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions (950 Listowel Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0). Enter the new home of the Mastermind, Woodlands Manor, out on C?ooks Lane to experience the horrors that he has in store for you! Admissions will open at 6:30 p.m. on show nights Advance tickets will be on sale early October. Proceeds will help support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough, the Ennismore Optimist Club and Little Lake MusicFest. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information call (705) 748-8687, tollfree (800) 234-6758 or email info@cookslane.ca.

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Fundraiser : Market Hall presents The Sixth Annual Winery & Cheese Tour of Prince Edward County from 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Market Hall (336 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 6Y8). Join us for a fun and educational Market Hall fundraiser. Tickets includes transportation (round trip from Peterborough), a hosted tour, and lunch. Expert hosts are Rayce Manger (Brio Gusto wine manager) and Julie Austin (owner of Chasing the Cheese). Ask about the "More the Merrier" group rate. Tickets are $100. For more information call (705) 749-1146.

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Theatre: Trent Valley Archives presents Haunted Halloween Ghost Walk from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Confederation Park (500 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H). Come walk with us at the spookiest time of the year. Hear stories about the town's first burial ground, the hangings at the old jail and other ghostly happenings downtown. Tours run rain or shine. Tickets are $15 per person, $10 for kids under 12. For more information call (705) 745-4404.

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Theatre: C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions presents A Haunted Hallowe'en from 7 - 11 p.m. at C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions (950 Listowel Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0). Enter the new home of the Mastermind, Woodlands Manor, out on C?ooks Lane to experience the horrors that he has in store for you! Admissions will open at 6:30 p.m. on show nights Advance tickets will be on sale early October. Proceeds will help support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough, the Ennismore Optimist Club and Little Lake MusicFest. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information call (705) 748-8687, tollfree (800) 234-6758 or email info@cookslane.ca.

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Theatre: Trent Valley Archives presents Little Lake Cemetery Twilight Pageant from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Little Lake Cemetery (Haggart St., Peterborough, K9J). A night-time cemetery pageant. Introduce yourself to some of Peterborough's most famous celebrities and hear them tell their fascinating stories at their own grave sites! Refreshments to follow at the chapel as well as an opportunity to buy Elwood Jone's souvenir book on the cemetery. Please bring a flashlight. Tours run rain or shine. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information call (705) 745-4404.

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Theatre: C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions presents A Haunted Hallowe'en from 7 - 11 p.m. at C'ooks Lane Haunted Attractions (950 Listowel Line, Ennismore, K0L 1T0). Enter the new home of the Mastermind, Woodlands Manor, out on C?ooks Lane to experience the horrors that he has in store for you! Admissions will open at 6:30 p.m. on show nights Advance tickets will be on sale early October. Proceeds will help support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough, the Ennismore Optimist Club and Little Lake MusicFest. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information call (705) 748-8687, tollfree (800) 234-6758 or email info@cookslane.ca.

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Fundraiser: Market Hall presents "Steel Toes & Stilettos" beginning at 7 p.m. at Market Hall (336 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 6Y8). Your chance to experience and exclusive hard tour of the new Market Hall, special entertainment and delectable march?ining! Ticket prices to be determined. Note: Date has changed from October 23rd. For more information call (705) 749-1146.

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Auction: The Art Gallery of Peterborough presents It's ALL about ART! Weekend pARTy at the Art Gallery of Peterborough (250 Crescent St., Peterborough, K9H 3M6). A weekend fundraising extravaganza sure to capture the imaginations of serious art collectors and budget-conscious holiday gift-givers alike. It?s ALL About ART kicks off with a Preview Day on Thursday November 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (free admission). On Friday November 5 at 7:30 p.m., the Gallery unveils an EPICurian Party of grand proportions: a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, an intimate number of guests will sup on exquisite Canadiana cuisine and sip vintage wines while participating in live and silent auction bidding. Tickets are $100 and include a $50 tax receipt as well as admission to the weekend party grand finale: the 2nd Annual Mystery Art Grab. At the Mystery Art Grab on Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m., bidding will continue on the silent auction, plus some 100 original art works will be up for grabs at just $50 each. The $35 admission fee includes live entertainment, food, wine and beer bar, and guaranteed fun. Tickets are (705) 743-9179.

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Auction: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority presents the 22nd Annual OFAH/GFC Conservation Dinner from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Cobourg Lions Community Centre (157 Elgin St. East, Cobourg, K9A 4K2). Come out and support the Ganaraska Forest Centre outdoor education program at this annual fundraiser. Enjoy an excellent meal, exciting silent and live auctions, great raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $65. For more information call (905) 885-8173.

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Yard Sale: Lakefield Animal Welfare Society presents the Giant Labour Day Weekend Yard Sale beginning at 8 a.m. at Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (2887 Lakefield Highway, Lakefield). Don't miss the Labour Day Weekend Sale, lots of bargains. Friday is Drop N' Shop (drop some things off, buy some more). On Saturday and Sunday, the sale begins at 8:00 a.m. Refreshments are available. For more information call (705) 652-0588.

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