The 19th annual Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. Community, junior, competitive, and breast cancer survivor teams will join together for a fun and exciting day of dragon boat racing on Little Lake to raise funds for state-of-the-art cancer technology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)
The weather is going to be wonderful for Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday (June 8) at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough.
Sunny skies and a high of 24° C will make for perfect conditions for both paddlers and spectators.
Here’s the schedule for the day (all times are approximate):
07:45 a.m. – Team Captains’ meeting
08:15 a.m. – “Awakening the Dragon” (opening ceremony)
09:00 a.m. – Morning races begin
10:00 a.m. – Vendors Village Market opens
10:00 a.m. – Family Funzone opens
11:15 a.m. – Flower Ceremony (featuring the Peterborough Pop Ensemble and Breast Cancer survivor teams)
12:15 p.m. – Afternoon races begin
01:00 p.m. – The Thirsty Dragon beer garden opens featuring Cameron’s Brewing Company craft selections, and a non-alcoholic craft beer option by Partake Brewery
02:15 p.m. – Semi-finals and division finals begin
03:15 p.m. – Live entertainment featuring JUNO Award nominee Jeremy Fisher, with opening acts from local artists Evangeline Gentle and Hillary Dumoulin
03:35 p.m. – Final race of the day (community mixed final presented by platinum sponsor Kawartha Credit Union)
If you’re driving to the festival, be aware that parking is limited at Del Crary Park and that Crescent Street will be temporarily closed.
However, you can also park at the municipal lots at 190 Simcoe Street, 202 King Street, 210 Wolfe Street, and the Evinrude Centre at 911 Monaghan Road, with Coach Canada providing free shuttle buses every 30 minutes that stop at these locations (the Simcoe Street shuttle stop is at the bus terminal) on their way to Del Crary Park.
If you are pedalling to the festival, supervised bike parking will be available at Del Crary Park courtesy of Peterborough Moves and B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub.
With one day to go until the festival, paddler teams and individuals have raised 65 per cent of this year’s fundraising goal of $191,000. This year, the festival is fundraising for a laboratory technology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre known as CellaVision, which performs automated digital cell mapping of blood work, allowing doctors to determine and confirm cancer diagnoses and make treatment decisions with minimal delays.
There’s still time to help the festival reach its fundraising goal by donating to teams or individual paddlers at ptbodragonboat.ca.
AVIT Manufacturing, the new name and brand of Steelworks Design, is unveiled during an open house and media conference at the company's facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough on June 6, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Mega Experience)
Steelworks Design, a design-build custom machinery company in Peterborough, is now AVIT Manufacturing.
Founders Don and Rhonda Barnet announced the new brand during a media conference and open house on Thursday (June 6) at the company’s facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough, where it provides integrated technology for the automotive, wood processing, and energy industries.
The rebranding includes a new corporate name and logo, and the company’s website will be redesigned to reflect the new brand.
The logo of Peterborough custom machinery company AVIT Manufacturing, formerly Steelworks Design, was developed with marketing agency Mega Experience. (Logo courtesy of AVIT Manufacturing)
“It’s important that Steelworks Design retains its established values but at the same time develops a new and modern identity,” saud president and chief technical officer Don Barnet.
“Our new brand is part of our plan, targeted to emphasize the strength of our capabilities, our growth, our position in the marketplace, and our commitment to always produce stellar products for our customers.”
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The company worked with marketing agency Mega Experience over the past year to develop the new branding.
“Taking on the AVIT Manufacturing name is just the start as we continue to focus on our own product and service innovation,” said president and chief operating officer Rhonda Barnet. “AVIT will continue to incorporate modern technology in all aspects of our business to carry out our high-quality operations.”
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien speaks at AVIT Manufacturing’s facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough during a rebranding announcement on June 6, 2019 as company founders Rhonda and Don Barnet look on. Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monef also made remarks via video. (Photo courtesy of Mega Experience)
One of the reasons for the rebranding was that the former name of the company, Don Barnet explained, “pigeonholed us as a steel structures company, which is only a small part of our product and service offering.”
The new brand also better positions the company to expand further into the global automation marketplace.
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The rebranding follows the company’s move last year to its larger state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough’s Major Bennett Industrial Park. The move consolidated the company’s five lines of business — automated fastening systems, automated assembly systems, lifting systems, engineering services, and product service and maintenance — in one location, improving its production capabilities and allowing for further innovation.
AVIT Manufacturing was founded in 2002 by Don and Rhonda Barnet as Steelworks Design. The company currently employs 23 skilled trades and engineers — with a focus on advancing women in manufacturing and skilled trades — and plans to double its operations in the next three years. Some of its clients include General Electric, BWXT, Siemens, Honda, NEFAB, MasterBrand, Peterborough Utilities, Andritz Hydro, and Coca-Cola.
AVIT Manufacturing was founded in 2002 by Don and Rhonda Barnet as Steelworks Design. In 2018, the company consolidated its operations into a larger state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough’s Major Bennett Industrial Park. (Photo courtesy of AVIT Manufacturing)
In the F.O. Theatrics production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" directed by Liam Parker, Conner Clarkin gives an outstanding performance as the flamboyant and charismatic Hedwig, with Brayden McGregor, Tanner Pare, Calvin Bakelaar, and Sam Quinn as members of the band The Angry Inch. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
F.O. Theatrics presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch
When: Thursday, June 6 & Friday, June 7, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. & 11 p.m. Where: The Theatre on King (171 King St., Peterborough) How much: $20
Book by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Direction by Liam Parker with musical direction by Brayden McGregor. Starring Conner Clarkin and Caitlin Currie with Brayden McGregor, Tanner Pare, Calvin Bakelaar, and Sam Quinn. Advance tickets available at You’re Welcome and Dreams of Beans in downtown Peterborough and online at ticketscene.ca.
This weekend, Peterborough’s newest theatre company F.O. Theatrics, under the direction of Liam Parker, helps you put some pride in your Pride when they bring the cult glam-rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch back to Peterborough.
Running for four performances at The Theatre on King (TTOK) in downtown Peterborough from Thursday, June 6th to Saturday, June 8th, Hedwig and the Angry Inch brings the passion and pain of everyone’s favourite transgender Easter German singer as they tell their story of Cold War and gender politics in a search for belonging and love.
The result is one of the best shows that I have seen in the Kawarthas thus far in 2019.
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Originally produced in 1998, Hedwig and the Angry Inch was written by Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell and became a massive off-Broadway sensation during its original run.
Part drag show and part love letter to the 1970s music scene of Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie, Hedwig and the Angry Inch was inspired by real events and real people in Mitchell’s life, which struck a chord with audiences of all genders and orientations across the world.
The musical tells the story of Hedwig (Conner Clarkin), a faded wannabe rock star who plays small clubs and dive bars while living in the shadow of their former lover, megastar rock musician Tommy Gnosis.
Accompanied by their band The Angry Inch and their husband Yitzhak (Caitlin Currie), Hedwig tells their unlikely journey from East Berlin to America, beginning with their days as a young boy listening to ’70s pop radio behind the Berlin Wall, to their botched sex change operation, to their life in a Kansas trailer park and their doomed relationship with Tommy.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” follows the journey of Hedwig (Conner Clarkin) from East Berlin to America, beginning with their days as a young boy listening to ’70s pop radio behind the Berlin Wall, to their botched sex change operation, to their life in a Kansas trailer park and their doomed relationship with megastar rock musician Tommy Gnosis. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
It’s a story filled with laughter and tears, which begins as an irrelevant parody, but finishes with a fist full of emotion and a potent spectacle of gender politics and identity.
Just like the wall that divided Berlin, Hedwig is a person living in an in-between world, where they are not male nor female, and as a result constantly searches for validation, love, and their “other half.” Colourful, vibrant, and funny, Hedwig’s story is also filled with sadness, loneliness, and pathos.
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Working through themes as diverse as sexual identity, abandonment, ego, ambition, religion, love, and the crumbling American dream, the result is a character study of a complicated three-dimensional character surviving on the edge of society who reveals their dreams and sorrows to a captivated audience.
kawarthaNOW Theatre reviewer Sam Tweedle says Conner Clarkin’s performance as Hedwig is “unforgettable and will leave you breathless”. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Fresh off his command performance as the Emcee in The Anne Shirley Theatre Company’s production of Cabaret (which was also directed by Liam Parker), Conner Clarkin soars to new heights as the flamboyant and charismatic Hedwig. With a powerful stage presence, Conner brings Hedwig to life in all of their mirth and magic.
What’s especially interesting about Conner’s performance is how he underplays many of the punchlines of the show, throwing them away as if they are afterthoughts, which the audience picks up moments later. Conner’s comedic delivery creates a strange subtlety to a character who is anything but subtle.
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The result is that the audience begins to think they know what to expect from Conner’s portrayal of the character, letting their guard down for things to come.
But the true power of Conner’s performance is in the emotional finale of the show, which had the audience crying real tears. I’ve watched Conner on stage many times, but in his last two shows he has levelled up as one of Peterborough’s best musical theatre performers. Magnetic, powerful, and courageous, Conner’s performance as Hedwig is unforgettable and will leave you breathless.
Although Hedwig and the Angry Inch is primarily a one-person show, Conner is accompanied by a fantastic group of performers on stage, including the band made up of musical director Brayden McGregor, Tanner Pare, Calvin Bakelaar, and Sam Quinn. Together the musicians become the pulse of the show, creating the electricity that makes it work while still fading into the background despite being in plain sight as Hedwig tells their tale.
Caitlin Currie performs as Hedwig’s companion Yitzhak, with a solo performance near the end of the show giving her centre stage. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Conner is also accompanied by Caitlin Currie as Hedwig’s companion Yitzhak. In other productions, Yitzhak also fades into the shadows but Caitlin has an on-stage presence that does not allow her to do that. This actually works in her favour and she creates a new unique spin on the character.
Giving a hilariously dour performance, Caitlin primarily backs Conner up during the musical numbers, but a solo performance near the end of the show gives her centre stage, where she takes a powerful emotional jab at the audience in her own unforgettable performance.
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It’s been five years since I first saw Hedwig and the Angry Inch on stage. Thinking about the show afterwards, it occurred to me that — while the show is more relevant than ever in today’s society where many transgender people are battling for their rights — the knowledge and understanding of fluid sexuality and gender politics have come a long way since the show first premiered in the late 1990s.
However, Hedwig’s journey is still an important one and needs to be experienced by audiences so they can achieve a greater understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
kawarthaNOW Theatre reviewer Sam Tweedle gets up close and personal with Hedwig (Conner Clarkin) during a preview performance. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
F.O. Theatrics production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is not only a strong start for this new company, it’s one of the most important shows that you can see this month — which of course is Pride Month.
The show is filled with comedy and tragedy and is an emotional bombshell that will keep you up at night. This brave and relevant production is beautifully executed with passion, power, and conviction.
Liam Parker and his company have put together something truly memorable, and their production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a show that should not be missed. This is a show that people will be talking about for a very long time.
“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” runs for four performances from June 6 to 8, 2019 at The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of F.0. Theatrics)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch runs from Thursday, June 6th to Saturday, June 8th at The Theatre on King (171 King St., Peterborough). Thursday and Friday shows start at 8 p.m., and there are two Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at You’re Welcome and Dreams of Beans in downtown Peterborough and online at ticketscene.ca, or at the door.
American alt-folk singer-songwriter This Frontier Needs Heroes (the stage name of Brad Lauretti) performs at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, June 12th. (Photo: Silja Lomakka)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, June 6 to Wednesday, June 12.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
6:30pm - Thursday Night Jazz with the Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, June 8
9pm - The Polyesters
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 9pm - Reckless
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 7
9pm - Jacob Daniel
Saturday, June 8
9pm - Bruce Longman & Penny Skolski
Sunday, June 9
4:30-8pm - Celtic music w/ Tom & Ric
Monday, June 10
7pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, June 11
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13 8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 14 9pm - Two for the Show
Saturday, June 15 9pm - Mark Hanson & Shawn Savoy
Sunday, June 16 4:30-8pm - Celtic music
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, July 19 9pm - Sara and Filthy Rich
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 6
7:30-10:30pm - Devin Patten Trio
Friday, June 7
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Courtney Bowles Band
Saturday, June 8
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Cadillacs
Sunday, June 9
3-6pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Monday, June 10
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, June 11
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Ty Wilson
Wednesday, June 12
7-10pm - Drew Phillips
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13 7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, June 14 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Lindsay Barr
Saturday, June 15 1-4pm - Harry Vetro's Northern Ranger; 5-8pm - Strangemakers; 8:30pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, June 9 3-6pm - Deep Dark River; 6:30-9:30pm - Sawyer Dundas
Boathouse Cafe
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, June 12
6pm - Joe & Josh
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 19 6pm - Tyler Wilson
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, June 7
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14 7-9pm - Looking for Heather
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 11 8-11pm - Kane Miller with Lauryn Macfarlane
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2 9pm - Two for the Show
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, June 7
8pm - Madman's Window
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, June 6
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, June 7
6-10pm - Donny Woods Band (patio)
Saturday, June 8
5-9pm - Peterborough Youth Performers (patio)
Sunday, June 9
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, June 12
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14 6-10pm - Terry Finn and Alec Mitchell (patio)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, June 8
9pm - 13th Step
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 9pm - 13th Step
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, June 7
8:30-10:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 5-8pm - Carrie Cooper with Albert Saxby
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Wednesday, June 12
7-10pm - Fundraiser for Cuddles for Cancer Youth Council UK Trip ft Gunslingerss
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 12-6pm - 6th Annual Phil Marshall Brithday Bash ft Water Street Slim & the Unlikely Heroes, Max Mouse and the Gorillas, Backbeat, Bridget Foley Band, Fabulous Tonemasters, Al Black & the Steady Band ($10, all proceeds to Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Friday, June 7
8-11pm - Shane Eyers w/ The Coveralls ($5 at door or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 6 9:30pm - Garbageface w/ piloting the animal, Jaysic, Nevada Proving Grounds ($8 at door or PWYC)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720
Friday, June 7
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, June 8
8:30pm - Dayz Gone Bad; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, June 12
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 8 8:30pm - Carla & The Latintrain Trio; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 7:30-9:30pm - One Year Anniversary Celebration ft Dave Mowat Band ($20)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Garrett Mason w/ guest poet J.G. Lutes ($15 at Zap Records, Long & McQuade, Ganarascals, The Ganny)
Friday, June 7
8pm - After The Gold Rush - A Tribute to Neil Young ($20)
Saturday, June 8
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
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The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, June 6
9pm - Road Waves w/ St Home and ALLO ($10 at door)
Friday, June 7
5-7pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Mr. Not Much Fun; 9pm - Sweetdreams w/ Paper Shakers, Peaks, and Oberge ($10 at door)
Saturday, June 8
9pm - Gray Area, Badgermilk, I Am Made Of Fire ($5)
Sunday, June 9
7-10pm - Logan McKillop ($10 at door)
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - This Frontier Needs Heroes ($10 at door or PWYC)
VIDEO: "Mountain Laurel Lightning" - This Frontier Needs Heroes
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14 9pm - I, The Mountain, Last Men on Earth
Saturday, June 15 7pm - Craig Robertson ($10); 10pm - The Bombed Solid
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, June 12
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15 8:30pm - Camp sTIC fundraiser w/ live band, silent auction ($10)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, June 7
8:30pm - Back to the '80s Retro Party fundraiser for Kristal Jones ft Haus of Accounting Drag Show & Dance and DJ Pete Thibault ($10)
There are cycling-related events happening every day in Peterborough from June 6 to 9, 2019. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
We’re finally in for a stretch of summer-like weather, with sunny days and temperatures in the mid-to-high twenties from Thursday (June 6) to Sunday (June 9). It’s a perfect time to take in some upcoming cycling events in Peterborough.
First up is a family-friendly bike ride along city trails, taking place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6th starting at Rogers Cover Park (131 Maria St., Peterborough).
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Hosted by Peterborough Moves and B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub, the event will be led by Susan Sauvé, the award-winning transportation demand management planner for the City of Peterborough, who will share information about the city’s bike trails and what the city has in store for the future.
Bring your bicycle and wear a bike helmet (you will also have to sign a waiver at the beginning of the ride).
The official opening of new cycling lanes in downtown Peterborough takes place in the early afternoon of June 7, 2019. (Photo: Peterborough Moves)
On Friday, June 7th, the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Moves, and B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub will host the official opening of the new cycling lanes on George and Water Streets, which run 2.5 kilometres between Hunter and Lake Street. Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien will be there along with project staff.
Gather on the sidewalk in front of the Investors Group building on the east side of George Street just north of Sherbrooke Street. The ceremony begins at 12:15 p.m. and will followed by infrastructure tours, one on foot and one by bicycle. If you want to participate in the cycling tour, bring your bicycle and wear a helmet.
Kids on Bikes on June 8, 2019 is a free fun event for families. Grab your bikes and head to Millennium Park for bike decorating, skills prating, bike games, and the bike playground. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)
On Saturday, June 8th, take the entire family to Millennium Park (130 King St., Peterborough) for Kids on Bikes, a free event running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hosted by Active & Safe Routes to School Peterborough, B!KE, GreenUP, the City of Peterborough, and the Silver Bean Cafe, this is a fun event for cyclists all ages and abilities.
There will be bike decorating, rides through the bike playground, and tips and tricks for people of all ages on learning to ride a bike.
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B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub is hosting a bicycle mechanic workshop on June 9, 2019. (Photo: B!KE)
On Sunday, June 9th, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub is hosting The Drive Train, the fifth of its home bike mechanic workshop series. The Sunday session takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the B!KE workshop (293 George St., Peterborough).
The cost is $15, with attendance limited to six to eight participants. To register, email Tegan at tegan@communitybikeshop.org. The final workshop in the series, “Bottom Brackets and Beyond”, takes place next Sunday.
Shifting Gears is Peterborough’s annual transportation challenge in May. An awards presentation and celebration for this year’s Shifting Gears takes place on June 12, 2019. (Photo: GreenUP)
Next Wednesday (June 12), Mayor Diane Therrien will announce the 2019 Travel Wise Award Winners for Shifting Gears, Peterborough’s transportation challenge that takes place every May.
Shifting Gears coordinator Lindsay Stroud of GreenUP and transportation demand management planner Susan Sauvé of the City of Peterborough will report on program highlights and impacts from the 2019 community challenge, and the celebration will include door prizes, refreshments, and fresh smoothies made on a blender bike.
The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Millennium Park Display Room beside the Silver Bean Café in Millennium Park (130 King St., Peterborough), with the awards presentation at 12:15 p.m.
B!KE-A-THON on July 13, 2019 is a fundraiser for B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub. (Graphic: B!KE)
Finally, save the date for B!KE-A-THON, a new fundraiser on Saturday, July 13th.
B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub is a well-established non-profit with a diverse funding model, raising revenues from sales of reclaimed and refurbished bicycles and parts, shop memberships, workshop fees, grants, fee-for-service programs, and a Trent undergraduate student levy.
However, due to changes in provincial funding sources, the organization is anticipating financial hardship in the coming year.
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The B!KE-A-THON will feature a tag-team style 12-hour marathon of riding a stationary bike on the back patio of The Social (295 George St. N., Peterborough). People are encouraged to form five-person teams, pay a team registration fee of $200, and raise a minimum of $500 in pledges, with proceeds going to support B!KE.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th. Each team member will receive lunch, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks, a B!KE water bottle, and prizes for the longest distance pedalled, best team name and costume, and most funds raised. Teams will need to bring their own bike or B!KE can arrange one with advance notice.
As part of the NeighbourPLAN project for the Jackson Park-Brookdale neighbourhood in Peterborough, residents explored the neighbourhood on foot and shared their stories of living in the neighbourhood. Residents have now created "A Vision for the Jackson Park-Brookdale Neighbourhood", a document featuring innovative ideas that address residents' concerns and build upon existing assets. A celebration of the vision will take place on June 19, 2019 at Highland Heights Public School. (Photo: Karen Halley)
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Kortney Dunsby, GreenUP NeighbourPLAN Coordinator.
The goal of GreenUP’s NeighbourPLAN program is to support residents in reimagining public spaces in three Peterborough neighbourhoods. NeighbourPLAN brings residents together to connect, imagine, and design by hosting a wide range of engagement activities using a collaborative process called co-design.
After 18 months of working together, residents of Peterborough’s Jackson Park-Brookdale neighbourhood are ready to showcase their long-term visions for public spaces, streets, and sidewalks in their neighbourhood.
As part of NeighbourPLAN, residents of this unique community have created A Vision for the Jackson Park-Brookdale Neighbourhood, a document featuring design concepts that are the result of a co-design workshop in the neighbourhood.
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Residents and built environment and public health professionals came together in this workshop to create innovative ideas that address residents’ concerns, and build upon existing assets.
Grade 7 and 8 students at Highland Heights Public School share stories about their neighbourhood during a NeighbourPLAN Map Chat event at their school. Here, students point out areas of interest on a 3D model of their neighbourhood and share ideas about what works and where improvements could be made. (Photo: GreenUP)
If you’re curious to see what residents have been working on, join us to celebrate this new vision for the Jackson-Park Brookdale neighbourhood at a celebration from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19th at Highland Heights Public School (430 Highland Rd., Peterborough).
Come see the vision document, enjoy food together, and meet some neighbours.
Joan Corrigan has been involved in NeighbourPLAN for over a year and has enjoyed the learning process of the program, as well as the expertise of the NeighbourPLAN co-ordinators.
“They have an impressive store of knowledge and information about neighbourhoods in general,” Corrigan says. “I am retired, so this is a great way to keep informed and involved in my community.”
Corrigan is one of many residents who contributed their thoughts to the community’s vision.
Over the last 18 months, more than 300 residents contributed to the community vision document, both by guiding the project as members of a core committee and by speaking with the NeighbourPLAN team at pop-up locations.
“I love that my neighbourhood gives me direct access to all sorts of walking and bicycling trails,” says Corrigan, who has been a resident in the north end neighbourhood for 10 years. “Equally, I love having needed services and a good assortment of shops and eateries all within easy walking distance.”
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Overall, two overarching themes have emerged during the Jackson Park-Brookdale NeighbourPLAN process, forming the backbone of the vision document:
Residents want enhanced community connectedness. This would include a built environment that supports a strong social fabric through revitalized neighbourhood parks and gathering spaces.
Residents want safer and more accessible streets and sidewalks. This means a neighbourhood where residents are supported to travel safely and are able to choose diverse transportation options.
The vision document showcases how incremental changes to the public spaces in the Jackson Park-Brookdale neighbourhood can lead to a community that better addresses these two themes.
It suggests adding enhanced crossings, four-way stops, rain gardens, and placemaking initiatives such as a community mural. The vision document, along with the previously developed Portrait of the Neighbourhood, will be used as communication tools to help residents articulate and advocate for changes they would like in their neighbourhood’s public spaces.
The top image is a 3D rendering of Dominion Park in the Jackson Park Brookdale Neighbourhood featuring residents’ vision for enhancement such as more lighting, places to rest, shade, and accessible access to the park. The bottom image is a photo of the same area from Google Maps.
Are you interested in getting more involved in NeighbourPLAN but don’t live in the Jackson Park-Brookdale neighbourhood? NeighbourPLAN is also working in two other communities in Peterborough.
The Downtown Jackson Creek neighbourhood is working toward creating a vision for their neighbourhood, and we will be hosting a vision and design workshop for the neighbourhood e from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14th at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough).
The day will begin with a resident-led exploratory walk of the neighbourhood where you will learn about the top focus sites of concern. The walk will lead us to the McDonnel Street Activity Centre, where we will first enjoy a catered lunch from By the Bridge before diving into the workshop.
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The workshop will bring residents together with built environment and public health professionals to brainstorm creative enhancements to their community. If you are interested, please register for free online at DTJCworkshop.eventbrite.ca.
NeighbourPLAN is now also working in the Talwood neighbourhood, which is bordered by Sherbrooke, Clonsilla, and Greenhill Drive. If you live in the neighbourhood, reach out to us and share your thoughts — we want to hear from you.
Want to learn more about NeighbourPLAN and the work we are doing in all three neighbourhoods? Check out our website at www.greenup.on.ca/neighbourplan. For more information about NeighbourPLAN, contact Kortney Dunsby at kortney.dunsby@greenup.on.ca.
This project is a partnership with Active Neighbourhoods Canada and is funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation and supported by many local community partners.
Hosted by Cheryl Hickey, HGTV Canada's new feel-good home renovation series, tentatively called "Big Home Overhaul", will bring together HGTV's most talented designers and contractors to complete whole-home renovations for worthy homeowners. HGTV Canada has issued a casting call for the series, scheduled to premiere in spring 2020. (Photo: Richard Sibbald)
Do you know someone who deserves a major home makeover? Someone who is always giving to the community and asks for nothing in return, despite having gone through hard times?
HGTV Canada is looking for candidates for its new television series, tentatively called Big Home Overhaul, which will premiere in spring 2020.
Produced by Proper TV, the feel-good renovation show will see HGTV’s most talented contractors and designers work together to complete whole-home renovations for worthy homeowners.
The show will be hosted by Cheryl Hickey of ET Canada, who will bring together a different HGTV Canada celebrity contractor and designer in each episode to plan and execute the makeover, with the help of the homeowner’s family, friends, and members of the community.
Visit homerenohelp.com to nominate someone for the series (you can also nominate yourself).
You need to provide details about why the nominee deserves to be considered for the series, as well as information about the house to be renovated.
"We have such a great working relationship because we both view how we practice law the same way: it's about our clients." Lawyers Martha Sullivan and Scott McMichael of Sullivan Law Ptbo, a full-service law firm located at 195 Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Samantha Moss / MossWorks)
Whether you have questions about buying and selling your home, writing your will, administering a loved one’s estate, or have issues impacting your family, Martha Sullivan and Scott McMichael are strong and compassionate legal advocates on your side.
The lawyers of Sullivan Law Ptbo have one primary objective: to work with and for individuals and families to ensure that they feel at ease and empowered throughout the entire process, says Martha, the firm’s founding partner.
“When someone walks through our door, they can ask the big or little questions that will help them — it is about them after all,” Martha says. “We want to meet with a client whenever they are ready with their questions to ease their process. I’ve learned that this comfort is how you grow a loyal clientele.”
Martha Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Laws in 2009; her call to the bar was the following year. After working with some of Ottawa’s well-respected law firms, she returned to Peterborough and started Sullivan Law Ptbo in 2017. Her experience and talents litigating, negotiating, and finding creative solutions led to her being empanelled with both the Family Responsibility Office and the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. (Photo: Sullivan Law Ptbo)
To be trusted and welcomed into people’s lives during a vulnerable or exciting time, she explains, is a privilege that she doesn’t take for granted.
“I take what I do and my responsibility very seriously, but I never take myself seriously. There’s no ego here at Sullivan Law Ptbo.”
Knowledge is power, Martha adds, and “clients can make better decisions when they feel comfortable and confident having all of the information.”
To facilitate this client-centered approach, Sullivan Law Ptbo has created checklists to help their real estate clients when buying or selling their homes, as well as an online calculator where their clients can estimate the costs of moving to a new home. This year, the firm will add similar tools in other areas.
Technology has significantly changed the manner in which Sullivan Law Ptbo communicates with and serves their clients — a major disruptor that is driving huge change in the traditional legal services arena, says Martha.
“Our use of technology allows our clients to become more active and involved throughout their matter and confident in their legal decisions,” she explains. “We also have a paperless office which enables our clients to review and edit documents online. Clients can also schedule appointments online and can be continually kept up-to-date through our online portal system.”
Martha notes that people should feel comfortable enough asking questions that relate to a lawyer’s expertise, experience, fees, special knowledge, and management of a case.
“It’s wonderful to help a client get through a process that they may have felt overwhelmed or intimidated by,” she says. “So the first thing we ask them is, ‘What are your questions for us?’ Being flexible in our approach and our ability to tailor our services is how we help clients most. We treat them as people, not as a case file.”
“Our goal is to help make challenging times better. Our team truly believes it and follows through on this daily.”
Sullivan Law Ptbo’s founding partner Martha Sullivan (right) won the 2018 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards in the Micro Business category last October. Here she is pictured with Julie Kellett from Darling Insurance who was the award sponsor. (Photo: Miranda Studios Photography)
This approach for Sullivan Law Ptbo continues to prove successful. It has earned them a reputation as a team of talented lawyers prepared to go the extra mile for its clients. It also earned the firm the 2018 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards in the Micro Business category last October.
Martha says Sullivan Law Ptbo embodies the best qualities of the Peterborough region itself: adaptable, empathetic, tenacious, hard-working, and committed to its causes. Practicing those homegrown values has made the two-year-old law office into one of community-wide influence.
Martha returned to her family roots in Peterborough to open Sullivan Law Ptbo in 2017, after studying and working in Ottawa at well-respected law firms for almost 15 years. In 2018, law firm McMichael Davidson joined Sullivan Law Ptbo.
“I have a deep respect for the history and of the business from my predecessors,” says Martha.
McMichael Davidson began with Justice Richard Batten in the 1950s, followed by William and Lois Davidson, and then Scott McMichael.
“Scott is and will always be a mentor,” Martha says. “We have such a great working relationship because we both view how we practice law the same way: it’s about our clients.”
Yet it’s not just about the cases for Martha — it’s also about community.
She has led mock trials with elementary school students, led talks with seniors’ groups about estate planning, trained social service agencies about legal process for survivors of domestic violence, and spoken at marriage preparation courses about the legal significance of marriage.
The Sullivan Law Ptbo office is also a drop-off location for local charity PTBO Needs.
The Sullivan Law Ptbo team, from left to right: Martha Sullivan, Scott McMichael, Sarah Whalen, Ben Teeter, and Jenn Rowles. (Photo: Samantha Moss / MossWorks)
The future looks bright for Sullivan Law Ptbo. The team recently moved to a new location to 195 Sherbrooke Street in downtown Peterborough to accommodate its growth, and is working on many exciting projects and looks forward to helping even more clients in the coming years.
Along with staff and volunteers, Peterborough Business Downtown Improvement Area executive director Terry Guiel points at the promotional signage during the launch of the new 'Open Late 'Til Eight' initiative on June 4, 2019. The initiative will see 27 retail stores in downtown Peterborough staying open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays this summer, and parking will be free in the downtown after 6 p.m. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
One of the best ways to encourage people to shop local is to make it more convenient for them, and that’s why the Peterborough Business Downtown Improvement Area (DBIA) has launched “Open Late ‘Til Eight”.
The new initiative sees participating businesses in downtown Peterborough staying open until 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday evening this summer — with the added incentive of free downtown parking after 6 p.m.
DBIA executive director Terry Guiel announced the new initiative on Tuesday (June 4) in the popular Hunter Street West cafe district in downtown Peterborough.
“These are the sweet shopping hours, after work when people need the convenience,” Guiel says. “We know from statistics that younger people want to shop after work, and then enjoy dinner and the entertainment that we have to offer.”
A total of 27 retail stores are participating in “Open Late ‘Til Eight”, which runs from Thursday, June 13th until Friday, August 30th. They include everything from men’s and women’s wear, jewellery, music, games, toys, sports, adult novelties, and more.
“Our restaurants are hopping at 8 p.m. and downtown comes alive,” Guiel explains. “Having the convenient shopping hours just makes sense — it segues into people staying downtown.”
Aldana Casado, Kate Storen, and Chelsea Boyd of the Main Street Digital program (a DBIA initiative to help downtown businesses improve their online presence) at the launch of “Open Late ‘Til Eight”, a new shopping initiative that will see 27 retail stores in downtown Peterborough stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays this summer. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)
Guiel says research shows more than 70 per cent of downtown shoppers want the convenience of later hours.
“It’s a great idea,” agrees passerby Jay Adam, executive director of the ReFrame Film Festival. As a shopper, he says the later shopping hours would be more convenient for him.
“Open Late ‘Til Eight” is a coordinated effort with the goal of increasing access to shopping in downtown Peterborough.
“The later shopping hours are very important,” Guiel says. “We need to collectively meet the desires of shoppers.”
To help promote the later shopping hours, participating shops will have an “Open Late ‘Til Eight” sticker in their windows.
“We know it’s important to be open when our customers are wanting to shop,” says Holly Butler, manager at Iceman Video Games, one of the participating stores. “Staying open late keeps people shopping local.”
This summer, look for the “Open Late ‘Til Eight” in the windows of retail stores in downtown Peterborough, indicating the store will stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. (Graphic: Peterborough DBIA)
Parking being free after 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays will also encourage shoppers to spend more time downtown this summer.
“As Canadians, we need to take advantage of the warm, daylight hours when we get them,” says artist Christy Haldane, who works at META4 Gallery, which is also participating in the initiative.
Here’s the complete list of downtown Peterborough stores participating in “Open Late ‘Til Eight” (we’ve also included a location map below, with addresses, telephone numbers, and links for more information about each store):
Innovation Cluster president and CEO John Gillis shares the highlights of the economic development organization over the past year during the Innovation Cluster's annual general meeting on May 30, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Every week, our managing editor collects business-related news and events from across the Kawarthas. If you’d like us to promote your business news or event in businessNOW, please email business@kawarthanow.com.
This week’s round-up of regional business news includes the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas surpassing its economic impact target of $14 million, Peterborough bio-tech startup Noblegen securing $25 million in Series B financing, the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announcing the nominees for its 2019 Awards of Excellence, the closure of ARIA in downtown Peterborough, and Gerti’s in downtown Peterborough officially reopening under new ownership.
Also featured this week are the Tora Bistro restaurant opening in downtown Peterborough, 7&46 Shop in Oakwood celebrating its fifth anniversary, Community Care Peterborough receiving its first FOCUS accreditation award, and ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery celebrating its 20th season.
New regional events added this week include Otonabee Conservation hosting its 60th anniversary celebration in Selwyn on June 6th, Peterborough DBIA’s next breakfast network with Stacey Brandon and Nicholas Brandon in Peterborough on June 19th, Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation holding its annual general meeting in Lindsay on June 19th, and peer lending for women information sessions in Peterborough and Buckhorn on June 19th and 20th.
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas surpasses its economic impact target of $14 million
Innovation Cluster client Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical, who was a winner in the the 2019 Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition, speaks about the role of the economic development organization in his successful startup at the Innovation Cluster’s annual general meeting on May 30, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
At the Innovation Cluster’s annual general meeting, held last Thursday (May 30) at The Cube in downtown Peterborough, president and CEO John Gillis shared some highlights from the economic organization over the past year.
In his address, he noted the organization has surpassed all provincially set targeted goals by Ontario Centres of Excellence significantly, including companies built (91 companies supported against a target of five), startup jobs created (238 against a target of 10), and economic impact ($14.3 million against a target of $1 million).
Originally founded in 2004 as the DNA Cluster (focusing on DNA, forensics, and life sciences to help entrepreneurs develop their practical applications), the organization has expanded over the years to also support digital technology, agriculture technology, and clean technology.
Other speakers at the meeting included: Dr. Neil Emery. vice president of research and innovation at Trent University; Dr. Tom Phillips of Fleming College; Innovation Cluster board chair John Desbiens; and Grant Seabrooke, on behalf of the Peterborough Region Angel Network.
Innovation Cluster client Dylan Trepanier of Alexander Optical also spoke at the annual general meeting. Trepanier, who recently won the 2019 Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition along with Cheryl Gould of Electric Juice Factory, spoke about the benefits of being a client of the organization and the role it has played in supporting his startup.
Peterborough bio-tech startup Noblegen secures $25 million in Series B financing
The team at Peterborough bio-tech startup Noblegen, which has secured $25 million in Series B financing led by Richardson Ventures Inc. and BDC. Noblegen co-founder, CEO, and chairman Adam Noble is pictured in the front row at the far left. (Photo: Noblegen)
Last Thursday (May 30), Peterborough bio-tech startup Noblegen announced that it has secured $25 million in private investment financing.
The Series B financing, led by Richardson Ventures Inc. and BDC’s Cleantech Practice, follows a successful Series A funding round in 2016 and brings Noblegen’s total funding to date to $42.5 million.
Noblegen makes nutritious and functional proteins, carbohydrates, and oils from a single microorganism called Euglena gracilis. The company’s proprietary fermentation technology enables it to produce these ingredients with minimal water and land use as well as a reduced carbon footprint compared to the manufacturing of traditional ingredients.
With this most recent round of financing, Noblegen plans to scale its production capabilities as well as to bring its ingredients to market in the U.S. in 2019.
Kawartha Chamber announces nominees for 2019 Awards of Excellence
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has announced the nominees for its 20th annual Awards of Excellence.
The Chamber received over 100 nominations, with several businesses and organizations receiving more than one nomination.
The nominees are:
Baled Storage Solutions
BALL Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
Bartender & Co
Beachwood Resort
Bell’s Garage
BEL Rotary Club
Birch Bend Cottage Resort
The Bridgenorth Deli
Buckhorn Community Centre
By the Bridge
The Canadian Canoe Museum
Camp Kawartha
Central Smith Creamery
The Chocolate Rabbit
Christopher Z. Tworkowski Architect
Clearview Cottage Resort
Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine
Cottage Toys
Coyle’s Tire and Auto
The Cozy Home
Craftworks at the Barn
Crawford Building Consultants Inc.
Cuddles for Cancer
Curve Lake Cultural Centre
Dsouza Farm Systems
Emily Mae’s Cookies and Sweets
Entomo Farms
Free Flo Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic
Gastles – Registered Patent Agents
Giant Tiger Lakefield
Griffin’s Greenhouses
Hard Winter Bread Company
Home Suite Home Transitions
ISL Insurance Brokers
Kawartha Buttertart Factory
Kawartha Lakes Construction
Kingdon Timber Mart
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Lakefield Agricultural Society
Lakefield Bakery on Queen
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
Lakefield Literary Festival
Lakefield Village Lions Club
The Land Canadian Adventures
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Lock Stop Cafe
Mallory Graham – Marketing Strategist
Nateure’s Plate
Netmechanics
Nexicom
Nightingale Nursing
Niteowl Creative
Old Bridge Inn
Overstock Liquidation
Paris Marine
Peterborough Agricultural Society
Peterborough Golf and Country Club
Peterborough Humane Society
PKA Softtouch Inc.
Quirk’s Garage and Towing
Rosey’s Trading Post
Salon Sorella and Day Spa
Scotsman Point Resort
Steve’s Auto Repair
Style Boutique
Swanky Events
Sweet Competition
Treewell
Vanier Plumbing
The Village Inn
Village Pet Food & Supply
Voltage Tech Electrical Services
Westwind Inn on the Lake
Whelan’s Flooring Centre
Whetung Ojibwe Center
Windover Plumbing
The Wine Connection
Young’s Point Personal Training & Fitness
The Awards of Excellence will be presented on Thursday, October 10th in the Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School.
ARIA in downtown Peterborough has closed
The ARIA nightclub in downtown Peterborough has closed. (Photo: Google Maps)
The ARIA nightclub at 31 George Street North in downtown Peterborough closed its doors in May.
The venue, which opened in 2012, was frequented primarily by college and university students.
Owners Lang Freeman and Sammy Shehadeh of Sammy & Sons real estate management plan to renovate the space and open a new venue at the location later this year.
The pair, along with business partner Franz Roessi, also own The Social (previously 70h5 and Sin City) and 180 Hunter.
Gerti’s in downtown Peterborough officially reopens under new ownership
Gerti’s staff celebrate the official reopening of the downtown Peterborough restaurant under new ownership. (Photo: Gerti’s / Facebook)
Gerti’s in downtown Peterborough held its official re-opening last Saturday (June 1) under new ownership.
Former owners Gerti and Alban Sina sold their business, located at 225 Hunter Street West, in April to Diana and Sean Hunter and Cole McCall.
The new owners have renovated the interior of the restaurant and have launched a new menu with more vegetarian options as well as new drinks.
Gerti’s is also now open for lunch. Regular hours are 11:30 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.
Tora Bistro opens in downtown Peterborough
Tora Bistro in downtown Peterborough specializes in Korean and Japanese cuisine. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)
Tora Bistro, a new Asian fusion restaurant in downtown Peterborough, is now open.
The restaurant, located at 172 Charlotte Street, specializes in Korean and Japanese cuisine.
It’s open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days a week.
7&46 Shop in Oakwood celebrates its fifth anniversary
Chef Ted Reader with 7&46 Shop’s resident mascot Corneilius the Bear. Known as “Godfather of the Grill”, Reader will be grilling at 7&46 Shop on June 14, 2019 as part of the Kawartha Lakes eatery and giftware destination’s fifth anniversary celebrations. (Supplied photo)
7&46 Shop, a popular eatery and giftware destination in Kawartha Lakes, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Located just west of Oakwood on Highway 7, 7&46 Shop first opened its doors in May 2014.
“From the beginning we wanted to create a special destination for people and families,” say co-founder Donna Corneil in a media release. “7&46 Shop is more than just a store. 7&46 Shop is a family-favourite destination, a place where families look forward to visiting on their way to and from the cottage.”
The shop features food, unique giftware, candles, collectibles, and other specialty items. It also has fairy gardens and games for children. New this year is “Twist on 46”, a new food truck experience.
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, 7&46 Shop will be bringing Chef Ted Reader to grill from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Known as “Godfather of the Grill”, Reader is an award-winning chef, author, food and product innovation entertainer and a professor of Modern Culinary Applications Innovations at the Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College.
Community Care Peterborough receives its first FOCUS accreditation award
Community Care Peterborough has received a its first accreditation award from FOCUS, a non-profit accreditation agency for community service organizations in Ontario.
Through its volunteers and staff, Community Care Peterborough supports the health and well-being of individuals, caregivers, and communities through a network of eight offices throughout the city and county of Peterborough.
FOCUS accreditation looks at all aspects of how an organization provides services, from how people are supported to the effectiveness of the operations. They sent a team to Community Care Peterborough for four days in April to observe how services were provided, to review data, and collect input from various people with a stake in the services being provided.
In particular, the FOCUS validators noted the instrumental role played by volunteers at Community Care Peterborough. More than 800 volunteers donate a total of 100,000 hours each year, equivalent to 58 full-time staff.
“We are most proud of getting this designation,” says Community Care Peterborough executive director Danielle Belair. “We achieved 98.85 per cent of all standards, an outstanding achievement for our first attempt. This was truly a team effort. We are proud of our staff and the dedication and commitment they have demonstrated in providing the best possible care to our clients.”
The FOCUS accreditation remains in effect for four years, until May 2023.
ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery celebrates its 20th season
ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery is celebrating its 20th season in 2019. (Supplied image)
ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery is celebrating its 20th season of being Canada’s only permanent outdoor gallery of hand-carved Zimbabwean sculpture.
The gallery, which was founded in 2000, opened for the 2019 season last Saturday (June 1).
Owner and curator Fran Fearnley, who has travelled to Zimbabwe 18 times over the past two decades, selects the work directly from the more than 50 artists she represents.
Each year, Fearnley has invited an artist from Zimbabwe for the season. This year’s artist-in-residence is Wimbai Ngoma, who will be leading beginner and advanced stone sculpting workshops at the gallery.
Ngoma has taught in Germany for the past seven years but this is his first time in North America. His body of his work will be featured in the August exhibition.
For more information about ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery and upcoming events, visit zimart.ca.
Applications open for new Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee positions
Applications are open for residents of the City of Peterborough who would like to serve on the city’s new Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to consider environmental matters related to larger city projects and initiatives identified by city council or staff. The committee will also work to encourage activities in environmental matters, sustainability and climate change.
Participation on the committee is open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Mayor Diane Therrien is encouraging both young people and indigenous people to become involved. The committee will meet at City Hall monthly or as needed.
The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14th. Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N., Peterborough) or online at www.peterborough.ca/en/city-hall/committees.aspx.
Applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre presents Business Plan Builder Workshop Series in Lindsay from June 4 to 25
Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre is presenting its Business Plan Builder Workshop Series every week from Tuesday, June 4th to Tuesday, June 24th at the Lindsay branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay).
The four-part workshop series is designed to help new and existing small business owners gain an understanding of the key components of an effective business plan, as well as provide insights into what is needed to grow and succeed.
The June 4th workshop will cover business planning, the June 11th workshop will cover marketing and sales, the June 18th workshop will cover financial and operations, and the June 25th workshop will cover building a marketing and sales plans.
Each workshop, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., will be facilitated by Sandy Greenberg, a serial entrepreneur, established business coach, and former business advisor at Centennial College Centre of Entrepreneurship. Wi-fi access will be available, but you need to bring your own laptop.
Peterborough Chamber PBX at Habitat For Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region in Peterborough on June 4
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is holding its next Peterborough Business Exchange (PBX) from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th at Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (300 Milroy Dr., Peterborough).
The event takes place at Habitat’s new ReStore location, which also now houses Habitat’s administrative offices.
All are invited to attend the free networking event.
Otonabee Conservation hosts 60th anniversary celebration in Selwyn on June 6
The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority is celebrating its 60th anniversary of providing environmental services to area municipalities and residents since 1959.
Members of the community are invited to attend the 60th anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6th in the reception venue at Northview Gardens (994 County Road 19, Selwyn).
Naturalist and writer Drew Monkman will deliver the keynote address, and special excellence Awards will be presented to Camp Kawartha executive director Jacob Rodenburg, The Friends of Hope Mill. and the Otonabee Region Conservation Foundation.
There will also be a silent auction featuring unique items that reflect the individual municipalities that form the watershed region of Otonabee Conservation. The funds raised will help establish a new education grant intended to support the environmental aspirations of youth pursuing post-secondary education.
Light refreshments and musical entertainment will be provided. For more information, call Otonabee Conservation at 705-745-5791.
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce hosts Evening of Excellence Awards Celebration in Bobcaygeon on June 7
The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Evening of Excellence Awards Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 7th at Lakeview Arts Barn (2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon).
The evening will feature networking, a silent auction, a gourmet dinner, and award presentations. Gourmet catering will be provided by Lakeview Arts Barn with photography by Laura Elizabeth Photography.
Trent Hills Chamber presents sales workshop in Campbellford on June 10
Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is presenting a sales workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 10th at the Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E., Campbellford).
Led by David Cohen, the workshop will detail the sales process and how to approach each step from customer attraction and lead generation to closing the sale. Each participant will take away steps to access a more effective way to sell and work with a prospective client in a way that is easy to manage.
Peterborough Chamber hosts Chamber AM breakfast meeting in Peterborough on June 11
The next Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Chamber AM breakfast meeting takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11th at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The guest speaker has yet to be announced.
Networking begins at 7 a.m., with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. (when you can make your best 30-second elevator speech to the room), followed by the speaker at 8 a.m.
There is no cost for the event (order what you like and pay for what you order).
Business Advisory Centre presents new venture session in Peterborough on June 11
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre is presenting “New Venture Session” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th in the lower-level boardroom at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The session will cover the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs available to entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, how to work with the Business Advisory Centre, building a plan of action for your business, and completing the start-up checklist.
Kawarthas Northumberland Tourism hosts annual partner meeting in Keene on June 18
Dr. Nancy Arsenault, co-founder of the Tourism Cafe in British Columbia and an expert on experiential travel, is the guest speaker at the Kawarthas Northumberland Tourism partner meeting on June 18, 2019. (Promotional photo)
Kawarthas Northumberland Tourism is hosting its annual partner meeting from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18th at Elmhirst’s Resort (1045 Settlers Line, Keene).
Open to active Kawarthas Northumberland Tourism partners whose tourism businesses reside within the region, the meeting provides the opportunity to meet board members, staff, ministry representatives and advisors, and to network with other tourism operators.
Dr. Nancy Arsenault, co-founder of the Tourism Cafe in British Columbia and an expert on experiential travel, will be the guest speaker.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre holds annual general meeting in Cobourg on June 18
Northumberland’s Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is holding its annual general meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18th in the Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library (200 Ontario St., Cobourg).
Among other business, Dr. Mavis Morton of the University of Guelph will be presenting a final report on prevention best practices that she can her fourth-year Violence and Society class have prepared for Cornerstone.
Refreshments are at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP by emailing ghuth@cornerstonenorthumberland.ca by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th.
Artspace holds its annual general meeting in Peterborough on June 18
Artspace’s annual general meeting takes place on June 18, 2019. (Photo: Matthew Hayes)
Artspace is holding its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18th in the main gallery at Artspace (378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough).
The agenda will include a review of the previous year’s operations, including highlights from exhibitions and programming, as well as a presentation of the centre’s audited financial statements.
Artspace will also seek nominations for new members for its board of directors. While Artspace encourages all members of the public to attend, only members in good standing are eligible to participate in voting and run for a position on the board.
The meeting will be held in a physically accessible space.
Peterborough DBIA breakfast network with Stacey Brandon and Nicholas Brandon in Peterborough on June 19
Stacey Brandon and Nicholas Brandon of RBC are the guest speakers at the Peterborough DBIA’s Breakfast Network on June 19, 2019. (Supplied photos)
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is hosting its next breakfast network meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19th at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Guest speakers Stacey Brandon and Nicholas Brandon of RBC will talk about succession planning for small businesses.
Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. with the guest speakers at 8 a.m.
The event is open to everyone. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation holds its annual general meeting in Lindsay on June 19
Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 19th.
The meeting takes place at 4 p.m. in the Victoria Room at City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall (26 Francis St., Lindsay).
Peer lending for women information sessions in Peterborough and Buckhorn on June 19 and 20
Paro Centre For Women’s Enterprise, a not-for-profit social enterprise, is hosting two information sessions in June on its peer lending circles, a micro-finance program for women.
Peer lending circles are small groups of like-minded women who meet regularly to share their experiences, offer advice to each other, and expand their individual and shared contact networks. Members also provide peer loans between $500 and $1,000.
The sessions take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19th at Tiny Greens (431 George St. N., Peterborough) and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Lock Stop Cafe (1919 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn).
For more information, contact Pat at Community Futures Peterborough at pat@cfpeterborough.ca or 705-745-5434.
Kawartha Chamber hosts a Stoney Lake boat cruise on June 20
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s next Business After Hours event features boat cruise on Stoney Lake from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22nd at Stoney Lake Cruises (610 Mount Julian – Viamede Rd., Woodview).
Participants will board at 4:30 p.m. and the cruise will happen from 5 to 7 p.m. (rain or shine).
Appetizers will be provided by Burleigh Falls Inn (email info@kawarthachamber.ca if you have any dietary restrictions).
United Way Peterborough holds annual general meeting in Peterborough on June 24
The United Way Peterborough is holding its annual general meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough).
The meeting will showcase the recipients of the 2019 Neighbourhood Fund, which provides small one-time grants to support informal groups of people who are working together to improve their neighbourhood or demographic community within the city and county of Peterborough.
Peterborough DBIA holds its 2019 annual general meeting in Peterborough on June 26
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is holding its 2019 annual general meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough).
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, although only DBIA members can vote.
For more business-related events in the Kawarthas, check out our Business Events column.
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