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businessNOW for December 18, 2017

By kawarthaNOW -
You can now order food for delivery from La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in downtown Peterborough, one of several local restaurants partnering with online food ordering and delivery service SkipTheDishes. (Photo: Montserrat)

This week, we feature food ordering and delivery service SkipTheDishes now operating in Peterborough, an update on the three businesses closed by the November fire in downtown Peterborough, the City of Peterborough’s $4 million investment in the new Canadian Canoe Museum, a provincial investment in Trade Tech Industries in Port Hope, the City of Peterborough’s upgraded credit rating, the selection of Peterborough and Lindsay as locations for provincial retail cannabis stores, and upcoming business events.

SkipTheDishes food ordering and delivery service now in Peterborough

SkipTheDishes, a third-party food ordering and delivery service, is now operating in Peterborough. Participating restaurants so far include La Hacienda, Papa John’s, Reggie’s Hot Grill, The Food Forest, Freshii, and Wendy’s.

The company connects customers with local restaurants that don’t have their own delivery service by leveraging the gig economy. Delivery is done through local contract drivers, which the company calls “food couriers”. If they prefer, customers can also drive to a restaurant themselves to pick up their order.

SkipTheDishes operates in 20 cities, including Peterborough, in eight Canadian provinces and four U.S. states. (Photo: SkipTheDishes)
SkipTheDishes operates in 20 cities, including Peterborough, in eight Canadian provinces and four U.S. states. (Photo: SkipTheDishes)

SkipTheDishes was founded in 2012 and currently operates in 20 cities in eight Canadian provinces and four U.S. states.

Its major competitor in the United States is GrubHub, founded in 2004. GrubHub, which partners with more than 50,000 restaurants in more than 1,100 cities in the United States and the United Kingdom, does not currently operate in Canada.

SkipTheDishes’s delivery hours are currently between 4 to 9:30 p.m., with lunchtime delivery hours coming soon.

For more information and to download the app (available for iOS and Android), visit www.skipthedishes.com.

 

Update on three businesses affected by November fire in downtown Peterborough

A November 16th fire on George Street in downtown Peterborough closed three businesses: Simple, Ash Nayler Photography, and Natas Cafe. (Photo: Laurel Paluck)
A November 16th fire on George Street in downtown Peterborough closed three businesses: Simple, Ash Nayler Photography, and Natas Cafe. (Photo: Laurel Paluck)

Three businesses closed by the November 16th fire on George Street in downtown Peterborough are bouncing back.

The fire began in a heating unit on the roof of 370-374 George Street North, the building that housed soap shop Simple, Ash Nayler Photography, and an empty unit (the former location of Charm Tree Toys).

Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, the fire was contained to the single building. However, Natas Café in an adjacent building also suffered extensive water and smoke damage related to the fire and was forced to close.

Simple owner Alex Fitzgerald has opened a temporary kiosk just inside the entrance to Peterborough Square to sell her popular fizzing bath bombs. (Photo: Simple / Facebook)

Simple owner Alex Fitzgerald has opened a temporary kiosk just inside the entrance to Peterborough Square to sell her popular fizzing bath bombs. (Photo: Simple / Facebook)

Simple owner Alex Fitzgerald has since opened a temporary kiosk just inside the entrance to Peterborough Square. As most of her stock was destroyed in the fire, Fitzgerald is selling only one item at the kiosk — her popular fizzing bath bombs — but holiday business has been brisk.

The owners of Natas Café began repairs at their location last week and hope to re-open before Christmas.

Ash Nayler, whose photography studio was located on the second floor of the building, is also now operating in a new location. She hasn’t been allowed back into the George Street building so she doesn’t know whether anything is salvageable from her studio.

 

City of Peterborough invests $4 million in new Canadian Canoe Museum

The design concept of the new Canadian Canoe Museum by heneghan peng architects of Dublin in Ireland with Kearns Mancini Architects of Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)
The design concept of the new Canadian Canoe Museum by heneghan peng architects of Dublin in Ireland with Kearns Mancini Architects of Toronto. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Last Monday (December 11), Peterborough City Council voted in favour of investing $4 million over eight years in the new Canadian Canoe Museum to be located adjacent to the Peterborough Lift Lock.

In addition to the municipal funds, the Province of Ontario has invested $9 million and the Government of Canada has invested $1.4 million in the redevelopment project The museum has also made another funding application to the federal government for $13.6 million.

Over the next five years, the museum estimates the economic impact of the redevelopment project will be $71.6 million, resulting in 682 jobs. In addition, the museum’s operations will generate $14.4 million for the economy and 138 jobs.

Once the new facility is open, the museum is estimating visitors will spend around $5.6 million every year in the city.

 

Ontario invests in Trade Tech Industries in Port Hope

The Province of Ontario is investing $173,900 from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund in Trade Tech Industries in Port Hope to support the company’s expansion.

Trade Tech Industries custom designs and manufactures structural steel, aluminum and stainless steel products for the construction industry. The company moved from Bowmanville to Port Hope in 201 and currently employs 33 people.

The company is investing almost $1.2 million in the expansion project, which will invest in a new production line and equipment for aluminum fabrication. The expansion is expected to be completed by 2022 and will create 10 new jobs.

 

City of Peterborough’s credit rating upgraded

Last Thursday (December 14), financial services company Standard & Poor’s upgraded the City of Peterborough’s credit rating from “AA-” to “AA”.

Standard & Poor’s upgraded the long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating based on improved fiscal policies and a stable economic outlook.

“The stable outlook reflects our view that, in the next two years, the city will maintain operating surpluses above 10% of operating revenues while deficits after capital expenditures will average 6.5% of total revenue,” the company writes in a rating sheet.

“Tax-supported debt will represent less than 50% of consolidated operating revenues; and Peterborough will maintain liquidity levels that comfortably meet its financial obligations.”

 

Peterborough and Lindsay selected as locations for Ontario retail cannabis sales

The Province of Ontario plans to operate retail cannabis stores in both Peterborough and Lindsay. The locations of the stores are yet to be determined. (Photo: LCBO / Ministry of Finance)
The Province of Ontario plans to operate retail cannabis stores in both Peterborough and Lindsay. The locations of the stores are yet to be determined. (Photo: LCBO / Ministry of Finance)

Last Tuesday (December 12), the Ontario Ministry of Finance and LCBO identified 15 more municipalities — including Peterborough and Lindsay — to join the list of 14 municipalities already identified in November as locations for retail cannabis stores.

The province will be consulting with municipalities to determine suitable sites for the stores, following guidelines that include making sure the stores are not located close to schools. As part of the process, when a specific store site is identified, a public notice will be posted online and, when possible, at the physical location.

The public can also visit the LCBO Cannabis Updates website at lcbocannabisupdates.com to submit anonymous comments to the LCBO and the province on the intended site before it is confirmed.

 

Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef to attend Camp Kawartha Annual General Meeting on December 19

Camp Kawartha's Annual General Meeting features a silent auction in support of the not-for-profit organization's capital campaign, with items including this print signed by famed hockey artist D.A. Laird and NHLers Mike Murphy, Jim Gregory, Colin Campbell, and Kris King. (Photo courtesy of Camp Kawartha)
Camp Kawartha’s Annual General Meeting features a silent auction in support of the not-for-profit organization’s capital campaign, with items including this print signed by famed hockey artist D.A. Laird and NHLers Mike Murphy, Jim Gregory, Colin Campbell, and Kris King. (Photo courtesy of Camp Kawartha)

Camp Kawartha, the not-for-profit organization that provides environmental and outdoor programs, is holding its annual general meeting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19th at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre (2505 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough).

Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef will be the special guest, with Peterborough GreenUP Executive Director Brianna Salmon the keynote speaker.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with mingling, refreshments, and entertainment by Glen Caradus and company, with the formal portion of the evening beginning at 6:45 p.m. and including annual reports, election of officers, and special presentations.

The organization will also provide an update on its upcoming capital campaign, and the meeting will include a silent auction in support of the campaign. Auction items include a signed copy of The Big Book of Nature Activities by local naturalist Drew Monkman and Camp Kawartha’s Jacob Rodenburg, pottery from local potter David Baker and Camp Kawartha board member Bob Burgis, and a print by famed hockey artist D.A. Laird (signed by the artist and NHLers Mike Murphy, Jim Gregory, Colin Campbell, and Kris King).

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Karen at admin@campkawartha.ca or call 705-652-3860.

 

Kawarthas Northumberland offers Ignite Experiential Training in Alonquin Park from January 22 to 25 – Register by December 15

Attendees at the last sold-out Ignite Experiential Training session in Algonquin Park, held in March this year. The training returns in January 2018 but you must register by December 15th. (Photo: RTO8)
Attendees at the last sold-out Ignite Experiential Training session in Algonquin Park, held in March this year. The training returns in January 2018 but you must register by December 15th. (Photo: RTO8)

Through Regional Tourism Organization 8, Kawarthas Northumberland is offering “Ignite”, an experiential training program, at Northern Edge Algonquin in Algonquin Park from January 22nd to 25th.

This isn’t the standard classroom or conference-type training. The program involves a combination of physical activity, cultural interaction, and engagement with companies that are well known and respected in the “Explorers’ Edge” region of Ontario.

This learning opportunity received rave reviews from those who attended the sold-out program last March. For $575, you’ll get three days of learning and networking while enjoying the off-the-grid splendor of award-winning Northern Edge Algonquin.

The cost includes transportation from and to Peterborough, farm-to-table meals, hands-on immersive experiences, and three nights’ accommodation. There are only 16 spaces available and applications are due by Friday, December 15th. To apply, visit rt08.com.

 

Nominations for Northumberland 2017 Business Achievement Awards open until January 5

Northumberland 2017 Business Achievement Awards

The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg are seeking nominations for outstanding business achievement in nine categories (Business & Consumer Services, Communications & Technology, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing & Agribusiness, Non-Profit Sector, Retail Trade Sector, Skilled Trades Sector, and New Start Up).

To qualify, a business must receive three independent nominations and operate within the Town of Cobourg, the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, or Hamilton Township. With the exception of the New Start Up category, a business must have been operating for at least two years.

Nominations close on Friday, January 5, 2018, with the Awards Presentation Ceremony taking place on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre.

For more information and to submit a nomination online, visit the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce at nccofc.ca/form/view/10851.

 

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough Annual Member Tradeshow and Workshops on January 10

The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) is hosting its annual member tradeshow and workshops at Highland Park Funeral Centre (2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough) on Wednesday, January 10th.

In addition to a showcase of businesses and organizations of WBN members, the event features two workshops related to human resources: “Diverse Hiring” by Lori McKee and “Developing High Performing Teams” by Colleen Carruthers.

Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. WBN members can register at www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.

Mississauga man charged after attempt to defraud elderly Peterborough woman

By kawarthaNOW -

A 27-year-old Mississauga man has been charged with fraud over $5,000 following a local lottery scam.

On July 19, 2017, a Peterborough woman in her 80s received a phone call from a man who told her she had won $4 million through a lottery as well as a luxury car.

The caller told the woman that to claim her prize and have the funds released to her, she had to deposit $15,000 into his bank account. The victim then went to her bank to proceed with the transfer.

The following day, a relative of the victim (who had access to her banking records) noticed suspicious transactions in the victim’s account, including two bank transfers totalling $927 along with the $15,000 bank transfer. The relative had the bank cancel the $15,000 transfer before any funds had been withdrawn.

Police were contacted and began an investigation. Through the investigation, the accused was identified and attended the Peterborough police station on December 16th where he was placed under arrest.

Darren Sinclair, 27, of Shelby Crescent in Mississauga, is charged with fraud over $5,000.

The accused appeared in weekend and statutory holiday court on December 16th, was remanded in custody, and is scheduled to appear again in court later today (December 18).

Police remind residents that:

  • Legitimate lotteries do not require you to pay a fee or tax to collect winnings.
  • Never send money to anybody you don’t know and trust.
  • Don’t provide personal banking details to anyone that you do not know and trust.
  • Examine all of the terms and conditions of any offer very carefully-claims of free or very cheap offers often have hidden costs. Calls to premium rate phone numbers or premium text messages can be very expensive.
  • Ask yourself “Did I enter this contest?” You cannot win money or a prize in a contest unless you have entered it yourself, or someone else has entered it on your behalf.

Serena Ryder warms hometown hearts at sold-out Showplace concert

By Bruce Head -
Serena Ryder's voice was in fine form for her 90-minute concert at Showplace Performance Centre on December 15, 2017. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Snowy conditions on Friday night (December 15) didn’t prevent an enthusiastic crowd from heading to Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough to see Serena Ryder.

The Millbrook native returned to Peterborough to perform a sold-out 90-minute concert to an appreciative hometown crowd.

Calgary indie band Reuben and the Dark opened the show shortly after 8 p.m. with a 45-minute set, which included the band’s best-known song “Heart in Two”.

Serena Ryder performed to an enthusiastic hometown crowd at the sold-out show. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)
Serena Ryder performed to an enthusiastic hometown crowd at the sold-out show. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

While the openers received a warm reception from the audience, the crowd — which included a large contingent from Millbrook — was clearly there to see Serena.

When she and her six band mates took to the stage at around 9:15 p.m., they did not disappoint, opening the set with Serena’s 2012 mega-hit “Stompa”.

Serena said it was “good to be home”, before launching into “Me & You”.

Serena and her band perform "Hands". (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)
Serena and her band perform “Hands”. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

For the next tune, “Hands”, Serena encouraged the audience to raise their hands during the song’s chorus.

This was followed by another one of Serena’s hits, “What I Wouldn’t Do.”

Serena then took a few minutes to dedicate the next song to her sister Tiffany, who was in the audience along with Serena’s parents. She told the story of Tiffany’s fight to recover from multiple sclerosis, to the point where she could attend Serena’s concert without any assistive devices.

“I love you,” Serena said, before launching into the next song “Ice Age”.

VIDEO: “Sisters of Mercy” by Leonard Cohen performed by Serena Ryder

Serena then performed the title song from her latest record Utopia.

This was followed by solo performances of “It’s No Mistake”, Leonard Cohen’s “Sister of Mercy”, and “Weak in the Knees”.

Throughout the show, Serena frequently walked to the front of the stage to give special attention to two young girls in the front row, even giving the older girl a few chances to sing into Serena’s mic.

Serena frequently visited the front row to give special attention to a couple of young fans. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Serena frequently visited the front row to give special attention to a couple of young fans. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Serena and the six members of her band put on a seemingly effortless show. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)
Serena and the six members of her band put on a seemingly effortless show. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

As might be expected, Serena made a lot of references during the show to her hometown (both Millbrook, where she was born and raised, and Peterborough, where she went to school and launched her music career).

A copy of the set list from the show.
A copy of the set list from the show.

At one point, Serena suggested she might perform a concert sometime in the future in Millbrook.

She also gave the audience a not-so-subtle hint they might want to head over to the Red Dog after the show to see local band Silverhearts.

The remaining songs in the set were “Sanctuary”, “Calling To Say”, “Wild & Free”, “Baby Come Back”, and “Got Your Number” — which just went gold, as Serena told the audience to a round of applause.

After a standing ovation and lengthy demand for an encore from the crowd, Serena and her band returned to play “Fall” and “Electric Love” as the audience remained on its feet.

kawarthaNOW was live on Facebook from the front row at Showplace to broadcast a few samples of Serena’s performance.

The video below is the end of the final tune in her set (“Got Your Number”) and the beginning of the first encore (“Fall”). Visit our Facebook page for more videos.

Serena Ryder Showplace Peterborough Dec 15 2017 Final + encore

Posted by kawarthaNOW.com on Friday, December 15, 2017

Following the Showplace concert, Serena made good on her earlier hint.

She dropped in at the Red Dog to perform with the Silverhearts.

Serena performing with the Silverhearts at the Red Dog Tavern following her Showplace concert. (Photo: Peterborough Folk Festival / Instagram)
Serena performing with the Silverhearts at the Red Dog Tavern following her Showplace concert. (Photo: Peterborough Folk Festival / Instagram)

Mary and Baby Jesus are missing in Bancroft

By kawarthaNOW -
Thieves removed the figures of Mary and Baby Jesus from this nativity scene at St. Paul's United Church in Bancroft last weekend. (Photo: Reverend Lynn Watson)

Somebody has stolen the figures of Mary and Baby Jesus from a nativity scene at St. Paul’s United Church in Bancroft.

Last Sunday (December 10), the Bancroft OPP responded to a theft complaint at the church, which is located at 1 Hasting St. South.

The previous evening, an unknown suspect or suspects removed the figures from the front lawn of the church.

The Bancroft OPP is investigating the theft and asks anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

‘Hellhound on My Trail’ is potently relevant in today’s post-Weinstein culture

By Sam Tweedle -
Kelsey Gordon Powell and Matt Gilbert perform in the titular third act of "Hellhound on my Trail", a dramedy consisting of three interconnected one-act plays at The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough until December 16. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

And the days keeps on worryin’ me / There’s a hellhound on my trail – Robert Johnson, 1937

The Theatre On King presents
Hellhound on my Trail

When: Thursday, December 14 to Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Theatre on King (159 King St., Suite 120, Peterborough)
How much: $10 at the door.

Written by Denis Johnson. Directed by Kelsey Gordon Powell and starring Naomi Duvall and Hilary Wear (Act 1), Dan Smith and Emily Eakins with Shannon McKenzie (Act 2), and Kelsey Gordon Powell and Matt Gilbert (Act 3).

It’s a crowded arts scene this season with plenty of options for family-friendly holiday fun. However, if you’ve already been oversaturated by Christmas cheer and those banal Hallmark Christmas movies, director Kelsey Gordon Powell has a theatre offering that couldn’t be further away from the abundance of yuletide festivities.

From December 14th to 16th, The Theatre On King presents Denis Johnson’s thriller Hellhound on my Trail. A salacious dramaedy, Hellhound On My Trail is a stark look at corporate power struggles filled with sex scandals, victims, losers, and religious cults.

It’s a look at the modern American cesspool where people in power play fast and loose with human lives, through a surreal presentation that unfolds out like the lovechild of David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino.

To say the least, this story is everything White Christmas isn’t.

Written in 2000 by award-winning American writer Denis Johnson (who died this past May at the age of 67), Hellhound on My Trail: A Drama in Three Parts was his first play in what proved to be a long and varied literary career.

Receiving early notoriety for his novel Angels and his short-story collection Jesus’ Son, Johnson’s novels from the 1990s (Tree of Smoke and Train Dreams) were Pulitzer Prize finalists.

"Hellhound on my Trail" playwright and author Denis Johnson during a 2016 reading at Cornell University. Known for writing about desperate, down-on-their-luck characters, Johnson himself battled with alcohol and drug addiction as a young man. He died of cancer in May 2017 at the age of 67. (Photo: Cornell University)
“Hellhound on my Trail” playwright and author Denis Johnson during a 2016 reading at Cornell University. Known for writing about desperate, down-on-their-luck characters, Johnson himself battled with alcohol and drug addiction as a young man. He died of cancer in May 2017 at the age of 67. (Photo: Cornell University)

Hellhound on my Trail is an extremely cerebral and often poetic production with shards of Johnson’s own troubled life poking through the subtext. The play consists of three different one-act plays brought together under one umbrella.

While each of the three stories is a separate entity, they all link together revealing a larger interconnected plot. However, the plot doesn’t seem to be the true point of the show at all, and often the details become muddled and obscured. Instead, the point of each part is the intense power play between individuals battling for their own self-preservation.

Kelsey brings together a company of many of my favourite local performers who create a powerful and intelligent piece of theatre. But if you try too hard to understand the awkward plot, you may be in danger of missing the brilliant on-stage performances by this outstanding cast. For those searching for the story, I’ll give a few details, but it’s better to allow the story to unfold as you watch the cat-and-mouse games played by the different characters.

In an unlikely plot, something insidious has gone on within the American Ministry of Agriculture and an obscure sex scandal at a jam factory has people being thrown under buses and looking over their shoulders.

Naomi DuVall and Hilary Wear in 'An Exploration on the Colorado River'. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Naomi DuVall and Hilary Wear in ‘An Exploration on the Colorado River’. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

In the first act, “An Exploration of the Colorado River”, Naomi Duvall plays Marigold Cassandra, who is being interrogated by investigator Mrs. May (Hilary Wear) over a sexual harassment charge.

In the battle of wits between the two women, a sexual battle between predator and victim begins to play out in the office — potently relevant in today’s post-Weinstein culture. The audience watches a woman in power sexually manipulate and paw at another woman in a scene that grows more uncomfortable as it continues.

The obvious trust that Naomi and Hilary have in each another as they perform becomes obvious, and this first act not only sets up the story for the rest of the play, but the mood for the rest of the night. “An Exploration of the Colorado River” is uncomfortable to watch, but has many layers of surprises which creates more questions than answers as it continues. It’s a powerful piece performed by two of Peterborough’s best actresses.

The second act ,”Heads Rolling and Rolling”, features Dan Smith and newcomer Emily Eakins in what is very much a sister act to the first act. Emily’s character Kate Wendall, who has been referred to constantly in the first act, converses with shifty federal operative named Jack Toast, played by Dan.

Emily Eakins and Dan Smith in 'Heads Rolling and Rolling'. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Emily Eakins and Dan Smith in ‘Heads Rolling and Rolling’. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

As the pair engages in intense banter, more details of the sex scandal — and the secrets within the Ministry of Agriculture — begin to come forth. This time the power struggle seems to be for information, although there is also an unsubtle flirtation between the two characters that creates some delicious sexual tension.

For her first foray into theatre, Emily Eakins is quite good in a difficult scene filled with wordy double talk, and she finds a giving partner in Dan Smith who delivers his usual brand of solid performance. “Heads Rolling and Rolling” also features stage manager Shannon McKenzie in a small walk-on part which, in its own weird way, lends even more claustrophobic tension to the piece.

But the stand-out portion of the show is the final act, which is actually titled “Hellhound on my Trail”.

About the same length as the first two acts put together, the third act centers around a down-and-out loser named Cass (Kelsey Gordon Powell) who wakes up in a scummy hotel room with a bullet wound, a gun, a bag of cocaine, and no memories of the night before. While still trying to get his bearings, he is visited by the mysterious Salzar (Matt Gilbert) who, claiming to be an FBI agent, soon reveals that he is something completely different.

Kelsey Gordon Powell and Matt Gilbert in 'Hellhound on my Trail'. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Kelsey Gordon Powell and Matt Gilbert in ‘Hellhound on my Trail’. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

Soon the pair engages in an often-hilarious discussion that comes out of left field, but oddly fits into the confines of the show. Matt Gilbert becomes the audience favourite with a character who is both the straight man and the kook, much to the on-stage amusement of Kelsey’s completely unstable character.

So is Salzarr friend or foe? What happened to Cass? How does all of this connect to the first two acts? I’m not going to reveal the answers, and in the end I’m not sure if all the questions are answered. Audience members will have to fill in the blanks. But once again, the point doesn’t seem to be the plot as much as the interplay between Kelsey and Matt’s characters.

With the plot being a secondary function to this show, the intrigue is built through character dynamics, as well as the plot points that are not revealed rather than those that are. Part of what makes the show compelling is trying to complete the puzzle, only to find that there are still a few missing pieces once it’s finished. I’m reluctant to reveal more of the plot to avoid spoiling the experience of discovering these characters for yourself and coming to your own conclusion to the meaning of the show.

Hellhound on My Trail is a smart and surreal look into the lies that people in power tell and the secrets that they strive to keep. It’s a beautifully written show with an amazing cast of actors. For people looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare, taking in Hellhound on my Trail is the thing to do this weekend. You will be not be disappointed with this strange thriller — it’s a perfect show to cap off the theatre year.

Hellhound on my Trail runs from December 14th to 16th at The Theatre On King. The show starts at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) and admission is $10.

nightlifeNOW – December 14 to 20

By kawarthaNOW -
Legendary folk rocker Joe Hall, pictured here in 2014 at JP Hovercraft's 60th birthday celebration, performs a matinee show on Saturday, December 16 at the first-ever live music event at Moody's Bar & Grill in Millbrook. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

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, December 14 to Wednesday, December 20.

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.

ARIA
Arlington Pub
Arthur's Pub
Black Horse Pub
Canoe & Paddle
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
Catalina's
Chemong Lodge
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
Coach & Horses Pub
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
Dominion Hotel
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
Frank's Pasta and Grill
Ganaraska Hotel
The Garnet
Golden Wheel Restaurant
Gordon Best Theatre
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
Hot Belly Mama's
Junction Nightclub
McThirsty's Pint
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
Moody's Bar & Grill
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
Oasis Bar & Grill
Pappas Billiards
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
Red Dog Tavern
Riley's
Shots
The Social
Southside Pizzeria
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
The Venue
White House Hotel

ARIA

331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333

Friday, December 15

10pm - Frosted

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 31
10pm - Playboy Mansion NYE 2018 ft DJ Muddler and DJ RitheM ($10 early bird, $15 general admission, $20 all access)

Saturday, January 20
10pm - Two Friends (Matt Halper and Eli Sones)

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Friday, December 15

7pm - Caroloke (Warm Caroling)

Saturday, December 16

9pm - The Weber Brothers Patches CD release ($10)

Arthur's Pub

930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105

Thursdays

Karaoke Night

Sundays

4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Madman's Window

Monday, December 18

6pm - Rob Phillips

Tuesday, December 19

7:30pm - Don Owen & Bruce Longman

Wednesday, December 20

Christmas Sing-A-Long w/ Don Owen & Tom Leighton

Coming Soon

Friday, December 22
8pm - Shawn Nelson

Saturday, December 23
8pm - Shawn Nelson

Sunday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve Party with Madman's Window ($15)

Black Horse Pub

452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633

Thursday, December 14

7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio

Friday, December 15

5pm - Brian McDonald; 8:30pm - Pop Machine

Saturday, December 16

4:30-7:30pm - Marsala Lukianchuck, Steafan Hannigan, Saskia Tomkins; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide

Sunday, December 17

3pm - Odd Man Rush

Monday, December 18

7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Gailie & Friends

Tuesday, December 19

7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill

Wednesday, December 20

7pm - Student jazz bands

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 21
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio

Friday, December 22
5pm - Mike Longergan; 8:30pm - Rob Phillips Band

Saturday, December 23
5pm - Tyler Koke; 8:30pm - Classic Collectives

Sunday, December 24
4-8 - 4/Front w/ Terry Finn

Canoe & Paddle

18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve Party with live music by Gunslingers at 9 p.m. ($85, includes 3-course meal, one drink and champagne at midnight)

Thursday, March 6
7pm - Shred Kelly

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029

Friday, December 15

8pm - Cheryl Casselman Band

Catalina's

131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972

Friday, December 15

5-7pm - The Last Cocktail w/ Chester Babcock Trio

Saturday, December 16

7:30pm - Heartless Romantics w/ Rhys Climenhage, Television Rd, Mary-Kate Edwards, Niall Jensen ($5 or PWYC at door)

Sunday, December 17

3-6pm - Closing part w/ Pays d'en Haut ($15)

Chemong Lodge

764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435

Thursdays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

Fridays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001

Thursday, December 14

7pm - Euchre; 8pm - Ray on the Radio

Friday, December 15

5pm - Andrew Queen & Son; 9pm - Culgin and Bell

Saturday, December 16

9pm - Jane Archer and the Reactionaries "Great Atomic Power" CD Release

Monday, December 18

Trivial Pursuit

Tuesday, December 19

OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport

Wednesday, December 20

8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard

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

Dobro Restaurant & Bar

287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645

Thursday, December 14

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Friday, December 15

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Saturday, December 16

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Wednesday, December 20

Open stage

Dominion Hotel

113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954

Saturday, December 16

7:30pm - Blues Christmas Dance ft the Full Count Blues Band ($20-25)

Wednesday, December 20

7:30pm - Poets in the Pub

Coming Soon

Friday, December 22
4-7pm - Customer Appreciation Event ft music by Jeff Moulton

Sunday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve with music by Movin' On ($10)

Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717

Saturday, December 16

2-5pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Water St. Slim & The Unlikely Heroes (by donation)

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 23
2-5pm - Doug Horner

Frank's Pasta and Grill

426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727

Fridays

9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ

Saturday, December 16

8:30pm - Little Lake; 11:30pm - DJ

Sundays

7-10pm - Underground Sundays ft 3 bands

Tuesdays

7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)

Wednesdays

8-11pm - Open Mic

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 31
9:30pm - New Year's Eve Party with The Spirits & DJ Double J at 12:30am ($20)

Ganaraska Hotel

30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254

Friday, December 15

10pm - Dave Mowat Band

Saturday, December 16

2pm & 10pm - Blueprint

Wednesday, December 20

8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates

Coming Soon

Friday, December 22
10pm - Quickshifters

Saturday, December 23
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters

The Garnet

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107

Thursday, December 14

5-7pm - Pints 'N' Politics

Friday, December 15

8pm - Nailheads, Beta 58s, Corporate Life, Deviants and The Odd Man Out, Basement Dweller ($5 or PWYC)

Saturday, December 16

9pm - Nick Ferrio, Tough Age, Belly Flop ($10 or PWYC)

Sunday, December 17

Construction and Deconstruction

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 21
5-7pm - Pints 'N' Politics

Friday, December 22
5pm - Lotus Wight

Saturday, December 23
Tipsy Eve

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Thursdays

7-9pm - Intermediate Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke ($7 per person,)

Friday, December 15

7pm - Fundraiser Cavan Millbrook Community Centre with dinner and live music by Peter Graham & Kendal Thompson ($40)

Wednesdays

7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)

Gordon Best Theatre

216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884

Thursday, December 14

9pm - Fond Farewell to Fruitcake the Fender with Em Glasspool

Saturday, December 16

7pm - Tacky Christmas Sweater Party 'N Food Drive

Hastings House Restaurant & Bar

27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301

Friday, December 15

9pm - Jane Archer and the Reactionaries "Great Atomic Power" CD Release

Coming Soon

Friday, December 29
8pm - Live Band and Open Mic

Hot Belly Mama's

378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544

Thursdays

8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)

Junction Nightclub

253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550

Friday, December 15

10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)

Saturday, December 16

10pm - Santa's Workshop Party (ugly sweaters and Christmas outfits encouraged, free photo with Santa plus gift, $1 from every drink to Energy 99.7 toy drive)

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 31
New Year's Eve ft DJ Bill Porter ($10 in advance at www.junctionptbo.com/nye)

McThirsty's Pint

166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220

Thursdays

9pm - Live music

Fridays

10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey

Saturdays

10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey

Mondays

10pm - Trivia Night

Tuesdays

9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper

Wednesdays

9pm - Live music

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177

Thursday, December 14

7pm - Down Beat

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 21
7pm - Rob Vance

Moody's Bar & Grill

3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663

Saturday, December 16

2-5:30pm - Joe Hall

VIDEO: "The New Frontier" by Joe Hall with Pat Walsh and Trevor Davis

Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio

3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100

Coming Soon

Thursday, January 18
7:30-10pm - North Country Express

Oasis Bar & Grill

31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634

Thursdays

6:30pm - Live music

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Wednesdays

6:30pm - Live music

Pappas Billiards

407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010

Thursdays

7-10pm - Open Mic

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078

Friday, December 15

9pm - Andy McDonald and friends

Saturday, December 16

9pm - Karaoke

Coming Soon

Friday, December 22
9pm - Andy McDonald and friends

Saturday, December 23
9pm - High Waters Band

Red Dog Tavern

189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400

Thursday, December 14

Kirkland

Friday, December 15

Silverhearts

Saturday, December 16

9pm - Ireland Brothers w/ Washboard Hank

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 21
8pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents The Kents Holiday Homecoming w/ Lost Cousins, Hutch, Cleopatrick, Mary-Kate Edwards ($10 with non-perishable food item)

Friday, December 22
9pm - Tribute Audio Xmas

Sunday, December 31
10pm - The Weber Brothers Patches CD Release ($20)

Riley's

257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

Shots

379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315

Wednesdays

10pm - Wednesday House Party

The Social

295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724

Friday, December 15

Kris Barclay

Saturday, December 16

Hippe Crippler

Wednesday, December 20

Cale Crow

Coming Soon

Thursday, December 21
8pm - The Blues Brothers tribute (Stan and Bob Hammond) w/ Shane Philips and Mississauga Delta Blues Band ($20)

Friday, December 22
Jesse Slack

Saturday, December 23
Man on The Wall

Southside Pizzeria

25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120

Fridays

9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200

Saturday, December 16

9pm - Daniel Greer w/ The Social Drinkers

The Venue

286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008

Sunday, December 17

7-10pm - 3rd Annual Warming Room Christmas Party ft Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne, Kate Brioux, Silver Lining, Paper Shakers, Eric Brandon (PWYC)

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 31
6pm - 2018 NYE Dinner and Dance (at 9pm) with live music by 4 Front (19+, $30 for dance only, $65 for dance and dinner)

Thursday, January 18
7pm - Big Wreck w/ Attica Riots ($35-47 at http://www1.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000535FB5AB36FA)

White House Hotel

173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444

Friday, December 15

4-8pm - Washboard Hank

Saturday, December 16

4-8pm - Washboard Hank

Coming Soon

Friday, December 22
4-8pm - Tonemasters

Saturday, December 23
4-8pm - Tonemasters

Downtown Peterborough to lose another live music venue with closing of Catalina’s

By kawarthaNOW -
Catalina's at 131 Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough is closing this month. The combination hair salon, vintage store, bar and live performance space is known for hosting arts, music, and social events. (Photo: kitnotmarlowe / Instagram)

This past April, The Pig’s Ear Tavern closed. In October, The Spill closed.

Now downtown Peterborough is about to lose another venue for live music and other arts events. Catalina Motta is closing her namesake business on Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough.

Motta is selling off the vintage items in the store until the end of December. (Photo: Catalina Motta / Facebook)
Motta is selling off the vintage items in the store until the end of December. (Photo: Catalina Motta / Facebook)

A combination hair salon, vintage store, and intimate live performance space with a licenced bar, Catalina’s is located at 131 Hunter Street West, near the corner of Hunter and Water Street,

Catalina’s is known for hosting art exhibits (most recently the annual Focus Fair), poetry readings, film, and local musicians, and also offers a safe place for social events for the local LGBTQ+ community.

Motta is selling off the vintage items in the store until the end of December.

Motta originally opened her hair salon on George Street in 1998, after moving to Peterborough from Vancouver. She later relocated the business to Hunter Street West. In 2013, she received a liquor licence and renamed the business to Barbeside Salon, and later renamed it as Catalina’s.

In 2015, she and her business were mentioned in GQ India as one of the “best barbershops around the world” by the magazine’s deputy editor, Peterborough native Dave Besseling.

In 2015, GQ India declared Catalina's as one of the "best barbershops around the world". (Photo: GQ India)
In 2015, GQ India declared Catalina’s as one of the “best barbershops around the world”. (Photo: GQ India)

“The Barbeside … has an advantage most other salons don’t: There really is a bar in there. I would have done well to take advantage of that fact when I visited, since my stylist Rebecca would be cutting my shoulder-length hair, grown out over several years, down to the wood to better adapt to life in humid, sultry Bombay. Good for not-so-traumatic haircuts, too. Ask for the amaretto in your coffee.”

In 2016, Motta opened a second location, a vintage store at 383 Water Street called “Catalina’s on Water”.

Hosting live music, art, poetry readings, film, social events, and more, Catalina's has been a popular destination with the local arts community as well as a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo: Catalina Motta / Facebook)
Hosting live music, art, poetry readings, film, social events, and more, Catalina’s has been a popular destination with the local arts community as well as a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo: Catalina Motta / Facebook)
Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor with Catalina Motta and his purchases from Catalina's on Water in September 2016.. Keelor has also bought vintage items in the past from Motta's Hunter Street location. (Photo: Megan Walker)
Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor with Catalina Motta and his purchases from Catalina’s on Water in September 2016.. Keelor has also bought vintage items in the past from Motta’s Hunter Street location. (Photo: Megan Walker)

You’ll have three more chances this weekend to experience live music at Catalina’s and to say goodbye.

On Friday (December 15) from 5 to 7 p.m., the venue is hosting “The Last Cocktail” with regular performers the Chester Babcock Trio.

On Saturday (December 16), Heartless Romantics will be performing at 7:30 p.m. (Kurtis Watson will be shooting the final parts of the band’s new music video), along with special guests Rhys Climenhage, Television Rd, Mary-Kate Edwards, Niall Jensen. Cover is $5 at the door or pay what you can.

The final musical performance at Catalina’s takes place during the closing party on Sunday (December 17) from 3 to 6 p.m., when Pays d’en Haut will be performing. The cost is $15.

VIDEO: Mayhemingways perform “End Up” at Catalina’s

Reduce holiday waste by wrapping your gifts the green way

By GreenUP -
For quick and easy solutions to reducing holiday wrapping waste, visit the GreenUP Store. Many of GreenUP's green wrapping options include fabric and craft paper bags, gift envelopes and bows made from magazine and book pages, and many zero-waste wrapping options such as totes, pouches, and bags also make great gifts by themselves. (Photo: GreenUP)

It’s holiday shopping season and according to statistics, Canadian shoppers are planning to spend an average of $1,507 each this year. When it comes to giving, 46 percent of shoppers will be buying tangible gifts and topping the trend lists this year are apparel, toys, and personal electronics.

Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.

All those gifts — given traditionally each year while celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid, and Kwanzaa — are usually hidden behind wrappings, ribbons, and bows that are not able to be recycled. That’s right: in Peterborough and many other municipalities, plastic and foil wrapping paper, bubble wrap, ribbons, and gift bows must all go into the garbage and are trucked off to our landfill.

The majority of nearly half-a-million tonnes of holiday waste that goes to landfills each year is made up of discarded gift-wrapping and shopping bags. But isn’t the experience of watching a loved one tear back the paper to reveal their holiday gift all part of the fun? And doesn’t everyone love the excitement of finally opening the greatly anticipated present that’s been sitting under the tree?

Rethinking gift-wrapping does not mean you have to forgo the excitement, anticipation, and surprises. In fact, it’s actually an opportunity to personalize your gift, to have some fun, and be creative in the process.

In the spirit of The Sound of Music, go simple and wrap up your gifts into brown paper packages tied up with string! This is likely the most recyclable option. Rolls of brown craft paper are available at postal outlets and many department stores. Personalize the paper with seasonal stamps, or set the kids up with markers and paint to add some artwork to your wrappings.

VIDEO: DIY Holiday Gift Bow

Old books can be repurposed into decorative envelopes for smaller gifts. Simply pull out some of the pages from a book you might otherwise donate, or pick up some large-paged coffee table books from the thrift store. Fold and glue pulled-out page edges, punch a hole in the top, thread a ribbon through, and you have a lovely envelope for a card, or a piece of jewellery. An added bonus: it can be hung on a Christmas tree.

One very convenient way to wrap gifts is with pre-decorated reusable holiday boxes and tote bins. A few years back, I ran out of wrapping paper on Christmas Eve. With no time to purchase more, I grabbed the decorative boxes used for storing my ornaments throughout the year, added some tissue, and placed them under the tree. Now I do this every year. Once the ornaments are hung, the boxes are empty so I use them to wrap up some gifts.

Fabric gift bags are another great reusable option. They are perhaps the simplest sewing project for the beginner sewist, and a great way to practice sewing straight lines. Make them from old sheets, t-shirts, or fabric scraps. If sewing is not an option for you, you can pick up homemade fabric bags in a variety of sizes at the GreenUP Store.

Reusable paper gift bags are plentiful for purchase in most stores. Some stores will actually provide you with a gift bag upon checkout. Depending on what bags are made from, they may have to be discarded in the garbage, but don’t toss them out — you can reuse them too! For years, my sister and I have passed our holiday gifts back and forth using the same gift bag. Our family gets a good laugh at this each year.

Once your gifts are wrapped, you may want to add some final touches. Try making your own bows from newsprint, comics, or recyclables. Coloured string and fabric ribbons look lovely tied around gifts; they can be reused many times, whereas plastic ribbons are more difficult to repurpose and will need to be placed in the garbage.

Add a tag made from a card you saved from last year, or write decoratively directly onto the package with coloured pens. Make some additions from nature! Adorn your gifts with pinecones, sprigs of evergreen and Sumac berries, or small sheets of birchbark, which simply decompose after their use.

Wrap it up the green way this year and you’ll be doing your part to reduce excessive waste that Canadians generate during the holidays.

For quick and easy solutions, visit the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough where you can put together an entire eco-friendly gift along with a card and green wrapping, all in one stop. Visit greenup.on.ca/greenup-store for more green gift ideas.

Peterborough Public Health issues first frostbite alert of the season

By kawarthaNOW -

Peterborough Public Health has issued the first frostbite alert of the season because of forecasted windchill values of -28°C or lower from today (December 13) until Thursday, December 14th.

Temperatures are expected to rise above frostbite alert conditions during the late evening of Thursday.

Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk and can have a severe impact on the health of vulnerable populations including infants, elderly people, people with circulatory problems, and people with marginal housing. Local social service agencies rely on Peterborough Public Health frostbite alerts to determine if services should be extended or enhanced.

Peterborough Public Health advises local residents to take the following precautions:

  • Check face and extremities frequently for signs of frostbite. Exposed skin can freeze in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
  • Consider re-scheduling outdoor recreational activities, especially during the evening. There is a serious risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outdoors for long periods.
  • Use caution when shoveling snow especially for those that have heart, respiratory (breathing) problems or other medical conditions. Snow shoveling is strenuous and can cause an onset of heart or respiratory problems.
  • Check on the elderly or people with disabilities living alone.

Always wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Synthetic and wool fabrics provide better insulation. Some synthetic fabrics are designed to keep perspiration away from your body which keep you dry and further reduce your risk.

Dress in layers with a wind resistant outer layer. You can remove layers if you get too warm (before you start sweating) or add a layer if you get cold. Wear warm socks, gloves, a hat and scarf in cold weather. Be sure to cover your nose to protect it.

If you get wet, change into dry clothing as soon as possible. You lose heat faster when you’re wet.

For more information about extreme cold weather, visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – December 13, 2017

By kawarthaNOW -
The Nutty Bean Cafe in Lakefield is celebrating 12 Days of Christmas beginning December 13th and running until December 24th. Enjoy a different holiday treat or initiative each day. On December 14th, receive a free coffee with donation to the toy drive and, on December 15th, all tips will be donated to a local charity.

December Business After Hours and Christmas Drop In – December 13

The final Business After Hours of 2017 is being held in conjunction with Kawartha Lakes Construction’s annual Christmas Drop In today (December 13).

Join other Chamber members at KLC’s location at 3359 Lakefield Road. Contributions to the Lakefield Lioness toy drive, and Lakefield Food Bank are welcomed.

Register here.

 

Save the Date: January BAH Lakefield Hop

Salon Sorella & Day Spa is one of the Lakefield businesses participating in the Business After Hours Lakefield Hop on January 23. (Photo: Salon Sorella & Day Spa)
Salon Sorella & Day Spa is one of the Lakefield businesses participating in the Business After Hours Lakefield Hop on January 23. (Photo: Salon Sorella & Day Spa)
New year, new you! Register for the January Business After Hours, Lakefield Hop. Join the Chamber for a visit to Lakefield businesses on Tuesday, January 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m.

Participating businesses include Salon Sorella & Day Spa, Robyn’s Nest Photography & Beauty, and Cuddles for Cancer. Most details to come.

Register now.

 

Join a Chamber Committee or the Board of Directors

Join the Chamber's board of directors or volunteer for a committee.
Join the Chamber’s board of directors or volunteer for a committee.

The Kawartha Chamber relies on the expertise and dedication of volunteers that make up its various committees and Board of Directors.

Chamber Committees

Join a committee to support your Chamber, the business community, and enhance your professional development. Committees include Finance, Human Resources/Governance, Marketing, Membership & Programs, Awards Gala, Nominating, and Public Policy. Complete the Volunteer Form here.

Board of Directors

The Chamber’s Nominating Committee is also seeking nominations from Members to let their name stand for election to the Board of Directors for 2018/19. Positions are for a two-year term. All positions are confirmed annually by the membership present at the Annual General Meeting in February. Chamber members in good standing (annual dues and other purchases are paid) are eligible to submit their name, or a current employee who would represent that member.

The Nominating Committee wishes to have representation from a broad cross section of the Chamber’s membership so do not hesitate to confirm your interest. Download the application form. The deadline for applications is Monday, January 8th, 2018 at noon.

For more information, contact Garry Douglas at 705-656-3757 or Chamber Staff at 705-652-6963.

 

Peterborough County Sign By-Law – Public Comment Period Extended

Peterborough County Council has extended the public consultation period for review of the Sign By-Law 2007-55 and are seeking input into the new sign by-law for the County.

Please direct written submissions to pwinfo@ptbocounty.ca or via regular mail to: Bush Country Sign Consultation, County of Peterborough, County Court House, 470 Water Street, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3M3. Submissions are due by Friday, January 5, 2018, at 2 p.m.

The Chamber would like to hear from any businesses impacted by the proposed change to the County Sign By-Law. Please send your thoughts to generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca.

 

Welcome New Chamber Member – Thirteen Moons

Thirteen Moons
499 6th Line Road, Norwood, www.thirteenmoons.ca, 705-652-9329

Retreat space, events, products, and services for women ready to make their self-care a priority and small groups seeking unique venue for gatherings.

 

The Nutty Bean Celebrates 12 Days of Christmas

The Nutty Bean Cafe will be offering shortbread cookies on Tuesday, December 19th as part of their 12 Days of Christmas promotion. (Photo: Nutty Bean Cafe)

The Nutty Bean Cafe will be offering shortbread cookies on Tuesday, December 19th as part of their 12 Days of Christmas promotion. (Photo: Nutty Bean Cafe)

The Nutty Bean Cafe (33 Queen St., Lakefield, 705-652-9721) is celebrating 12 Days of Christmas beginning December 13th and running until December 24th.

Enjoy a different holiday treat or initiative each day. On December 14th, receive a free coffee with donation to the toy drive and, on December 15th, all tips will be donated to a local charity.

Learn more on Facebook.

 

EODP Information Session at Community Futures Ptbo

Community Futures Peterborough is hosting an Eastern Ontario Development Program Information Session at their office at 351 Charlotte Street in Peterborough.

Sessions are taking place at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 15th and Friday, January 12th. Workshops are free but spaces are limited. Sign up.

 

Economic Development Survey for Residents & Business Owners

The Township of Selwyn is on a mission to ensure local businesses thrive to increase employment opportunities and wants to hear what you have to say about the local economy.

As a thank you, each person who completes the survey before December 15th will be entered to win a $250 gift card to be used at a Selwyn business. Click here to take the survey.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Camp Kawartha Annual General Meeting – December 19th

 

For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.

All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.

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