Shorelines Casino Peterborough, located at 1400 Crawford Drive in Peterborough, will officially open at 5 p.m. on October 15, 2018. (Illustration: Great Canadian Gaming Corporation)
Shorelines Casino Peterborough (1400 Crawford Dr., Peterborough) is scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 15th.
“As we get ready to open our doors and offer an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience to our guests, we want to recognize the efforts of all the local businesses and trades personnel who worked on this project,” says general manager Bryan Buchanan in a media release from Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, which operates the casino.
“Hiring local talent was very important to us and together we have constructed an exceptional facility.”
The new casino employs 300 people, including 180 new employees who were hired as a result of a job fair in May. The other positions have been filled by employees transferred from Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville.
The 50,000-square-foot casino will feature 500 slot machines, 22 live dealer table games such as blackjack, roulette, and baccarat, a racebook, and a live entertainment area.
The casino will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with tables open daily from noon until 4 a.m. The casino’s Windward Restaurant and Lounge offers casual dining with The Buffet offering a selection of daily themed buffets.
The grand opening celebration will begin on October 15th at 5 p.m. and include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live entertainment, and a special commemorative gift for the first 2,500 guests.
Shorelines Casino Peterborough is owned and operated by the Ontario Gaming East LP, in which Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is the majority shareholder and lead operator. It was selected at the successful proponent by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to operate gaming facilities in the East Gaming Bundle, including the new casino in Peterborough. The Peterborough casino is the second to open in Ontario since 2006.
The 30th Annual Crayola Sale, a fundraiser for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes, takes place on the morning of Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds and is open to the public. (Photo: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes)
The annual Crayola Sale, a fundraiser for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes, returns for its 30th year from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, October 13th in the main building at the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds.
The popular sale takes place every year on the weekend following Thanksgiving.
The sale is cash only, and people are asked to bring their own bags.
Crayola’s Canadian headquarters are located in Lindsay, and the team at Crayola Canada has donated more than $1,000,000 to the United Way from the past 29 years of the sale. Crayola employees also volunteer their time to help set up and run the sale, along with the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes and other community volunteers.
Many people come to the sale every year to purchase Crayola products, whether for holiday gifts or for classroom supplies. Some purchase the products for mission trips to Mexico and Cuba or even Zimbabwe.
“United Way offers support to such a wide variety of people in a wide variety of ways especially the most vulnerable within our community,” says one Crayola employee. “It’s good to know I contribute a tiny bit towards that.”
The sale is open to the public. All purchases at the sale must be made in cash, and please bring your own bag.
The United Way is grateful for their partnership with Crayola Canada and has recently launched a new project with Crayola and Fleming College. In 2019, 30,000 square feet of unused land on the lot adjacent to the Crayola building will be transformed into a community garden.
Some of the funds raised at this year’s Crayola Sale will go towards the community garden project, which will have the capacity to provide fresh produce to hundreds of people in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Tip the Crayon went on a tour of Lindsay last week, stopping off at various locations including the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, to promote the annual Crayola Sale fundraiser for the United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes)
The cast of "Evil Dead The Musical" during a preview performance. The gory musical comedy returns to the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough for four performances from October 11 to 13. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
C’mon, c’mon and do the Necronomicon … again!
After a successful sell-out run last October, Killer Tree Productions returns to the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough with another round of Evil Dead The Musical for four performances from Thursday, October 11th to Saturday, October 13th.
Directed by Caitlin O’Connor and produced by Barb Mills, Evil Dead The Musical is an audience favorite and a perfect way to kick off the Halloween season.
In 2003, George Reinblatt (pictured) wrote the book and lyrics for “Evil Dead The Musical” and co-wrote the music with Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, and Melissa Morris. Since then, the musical has been performed Off-Broadway and at 300 productions all over the world.
Killer Tree Productions presents Evil Dead The Musical
When: Thursday, October 11 – Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Octber 12, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) How much: $28 in advance ($18 for students, $38 for Splatter Zone) or $33 at the door
Book and lyrics by George Reinblatt. Music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblat. Directed by Caitlin O’Connor and produced by Barb Mills. Starring Andrew Little, Sophie Robinson, Brandon Humphery, Hilary Dumoulin, Megan O’Sullivan, Meisha Brown, Addison Wylie, Brendan Remmelgas, Taylor Beatty, Robyn Kruk, Caitlin O’Connor, and Adam Dusume. Advance tickets available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org. Parental advisory for explicit content.
An unlikely international hit originating from the Canadian stage, Evil Dead The Musical has created a strong fan following all its own, much like the films that inspired it. A musical comedy retelling of Sam Raimi’s classic horror films The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead II (1987), starring Bruce Campbell as anti-hero Ash Williams, the stage show was originally developed as a class project by four Queen’s University theatre students (Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblatt) who brought the show to Toronto’s Randolph Theatre (formerly the Bathurst Street Theatre) in 2003.
After a successful debut, the musical moved to the Montreal Comedy Festival where it became a festival favorite. Word of mouth brought Evil Dead to New York in 2006 where it opened Off Broadway, giving it international exposure. Today, the show’s popularity continues with theatre companies throughout the world producing this fan and furious show.
What makes Evil Dead The Musical resonate with fans of the films is the fact that, although it is a musical comedy, it stays absolutely true to the source material from the Evil Dead films.
Five college students — Ash Williams (Andrew Little), his girlfriend Linda (Sophie Robinson), best friend Scotty (Brandon Humphery), party girl Cheryl (Hilary Dumoulin), and Ash’s sister Shelly (Megan O’Sullivan) — go for a spring break trip to an isolated cabin in the wood where they discover a tape recorder owned by the cabin’s missing inhabitant, Professor Knosby (Adam Dusome). When they play the tape, they hear Knosby reciting passages from the fabled Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (a.k.a. “The Book of the Dead”).
Five college students on spring break (Hillary Dumoulin as Shelly, Sophie Robinson as Linda, Meg O’Sullivan as Cheryl, Andrew Little as Ash, and Brandon Humphrey as Scott) stay in an old cabin in the woods, where they awaken demons. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
The incantations open up a floodgate of evil and what was supposed to be a fun holiday filled with friendship, togetherness, and premarital sex turns into a fight for survival as Ash and his friends battle for their souls against a Deadite army of Kandarian demons.
Based on the Sam Raimi films, “Evil Dead The Musical” tells the story of a group of college students who inadvertently awaken people-possessing demons, with bloody results.
While this is all happening, on the other side of the woods the plotline from Evil Dead II is taking place. Professor Knosby’s daughter Annie (Meisha Brown) and her fiancé Ed (Addison Wylie) meet a wacky hillbilly named Jake (Brandon Remmelgas) who guides them through the evil forest filled with killer trees to the cursed cabin in search for Annie’s missing father — not knowing that a bloodbath is taking place at their destination.
Filled with big laughs and memorable musical numbers, Evil Dead The Musical also has romance, debauchery, good times, and demon killing. You’ll laugh, sing, and even get covered in Deadite blood!
What makes Evil Dead The Musical interesting is that it is both a parody of the films and the entire musical theatre genre itself. Audiences already know what they are getting into, and the show doesn’t try to be anything other than campy and over-the-top, filled with stupid puns and silly sight gags that poke fun at its own ridiculousness.
Although Evil Dead The Musical is a show that you can enjoy over and over again (this is my fifth time seeing it), I was interested to see where Killer Tree Productions would take the production a year after their first go around. While last year’s show was tons of fun and got a great reaction from the audience, in many ways the company was still in its infancy and trying to find its legs.
With Killer Tree having a year to live with the show, as well as some dynamic recasting featuring some familiar faces, I came looking for something familiar but also something completely new. What I found was a production better and bolder than last year’s. Killer Tree Productions is standing strong, and if you loved Evil Dead The Musical last year, you’ve seen nothing yet!
Megan O’Sullivan as Cheryl with “the trees” (Taylor Beatty, Robyn Kruk, and Caitlin O’Connor) during a preview performance of “Evil Dead The Musical”. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
Over the past year, Andrew Little’s roles seem to veer towards the macabre. Beyond his performance in Evil Dead last year, he also played Dracula and Lurch in The Addams Family. So it’s great to see Andrew back on stage recreating the role of Ash Williams. Andrew embodies the spirit of Bruce Campbell’s Ash, bringing all of the good-natured bravado to the stage. Having known the part now for a year, Andrew’s performance is very tight this time around and he seems much more focused on stage. It’s a fun role for an excellent actor.
The performer I was most interested in seeing was Sophie Robinson, who takes over the role of Linda this year. I first noticed Sophie in The Anne Shirley Theatre Company’s 2015 production of Sweeney Todd, and she quickly became a favourite of mine. However, I didn’t see Sophie in very many leading roles after Sweeney Todd. Sophie makes the perfect romantic lead with her big voice and sweet demeanor.
“Housewares Employee”, her duet with Andrew, is not only one of the highlights of the show, but also showcases Sophie’s comedic side that I had never seen before. I hope that we’ll finally get to see more of Sophie on the local stage again. She is a star.
Meg O’Sullivan puts her own show-stopping spin on audience favourite Cheryl, the primarily foil to Andrew Little’s Ash Williams. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
I knew the most difficult recasting for the current production of Evil Dead The Musical would be that of Ash’s sister Cheryl. Last year, singer Lindsay Barr dominated the stage with her performance as Cheryl. This year, Meg O’Sullivan takes over the role in another long overdue return to the local stage. Meg doesn’t recreate Lindsay’s performance; instead, she finds her own take on Cheryl.
Cheryl is actually a fantastic role to showcase all the aspects of Meg’s talents. Not only is it a role that demands a great deal of comic timing, it allows Meg to showcase her talents as a singer, a dancer, and a leading player. It’s a big role for someone with big talent, and Meg once again makes Cheryl the audience favourite.
A special shout out goes to Brendan Remmelgas in the role of Jake. I’ve seen Brendan in a number of productions over the years, but Jake is possibly the greatest character he has ever taken on. He makes the character his own, and puts a completely different spin on him than the traditional Jake in other productions. Brendan is just hilarious with his foul-mouthed side remarks, and his performance of “Good Old Reliable Jake” is one of the biggest moments of the entire show.
Brandon Remmelgas takes centre stage to perform the song ‘Good Old Reliable Jake’ as Addison Wylie as Ed and Meisha Brown as Annie look on. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
The ensemble cast in this year’s Evil Dead The Musical is tight: Brandon Humphery’s off-colour jokes almost seem funny due to his perfectly delivered lines; Hillary Dumoulin creates her own personal spin on Shelly; Meisha Brown recreates a voluptuous Annie; and Addison Wylie says so much without saying anything at all in the role of Ed.
But Evil Dead The Musical is also fun for its unique production values. One of the favourite elements of the show are the ridiculous trees, this year played by Taylor Beatty, Robyn Kruk, and Caitlin O’Connor, who get much more stage time this year.
I’m also always a sucker for the singing macramé moose head, created by Sky Wylie and voiced by Addison Wylie. When that moose gets going I just can’t contain myself. I think its one of the funniest things ever.
Sophie Robinson and Andrew Little perform “Housewares Employee”. Also pictured is the demon-possessesd talking macrame moose created by Sky Wylie and performed by Addison Wylie. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
And that’s the joy of this show: it’s just very funny stuff. It’s the kind of humour that I can get behind, and I find myself laughing every time.
Most audience members going into Evil Dead The Musical know this going in, but be warned that there is a “splatter zone” where audience members sitting in the first dozen rows will be doused with stage blood. It’s one of the most popular features of the show. The company does encourage people to wear white to get the full effect of the blood bath.
Evil Dead The Musical is always a fun show, but this year Killer Tree Productions really has the show down pat. Filled with big performances, great songs, and lots of laughs, Evil Dead The Musical is a perfect Halloween tradition.
Evil Dead The Musical runs from Thursday October 11th to Saturday October 13th. Shows start at 8 pm, with a special midnight show on Friday October 12th. Tickets are $28 for regular admission, $38 for the Splatter Zone, $18 for students and $33 at the door the evening of the shows and are available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.
“There will be blood …”. Directed by Caitlin O’Connor and produced by Barb Mills, “Evil Dead The Musical” stars Andrew Little, Sophie Robinson, Brandon Humphery, Hilary Dumoulin, Megan O’Sullivan, Meisha Brown, Addison Wylie, Brendan Remmelgas, Taylor Beatty, Robyn Kruk, Caitlin O’Connor, and Adam Dusume. (Photo: Killer Tree Productions / Facebook)
The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents about a new scam circulating in the area that targets international post-secondary students into paying a fake “Welcome to Canada” tax.
In late September, an international student living in Peterborough received an automated phone call advising he needed to pay a “Welcome to Canada Tax.” A person then came onto the call and told the student there is a Canadian law saying he had to pay a $2,500 tax for coming into the county and, if he did not pay the tax, he would be arrested.
The student then received a second call from someone impersonating a Peterborough police officer who told the student he had two hours to pay the tax or be arrested. The student provided the fake officer with his Social Insurance Number.
The student then withdrew the $2,500 from his bank account and went to a local bitcoin machine in Peterborough where he entered the QR code he was given and transferred the money to the scammers.
The phony officer told the student he would call back, but the student did not receive any further phone calls.
Police are reminding international students that this phone call is a scam, and not to respond to the caller or transfer any money to persons they do not know.
It is also important not to provide any personal or banking information over the phone without first verifying the caller’s identity.
When in doubt, hang up and call a trusted family member, friend, staff at your school, or call the police.
The Peterborough Police Service continues to partner with both post-secondary institutions and local school boards in Peterborough, along with the New Canadians Centre, to provide education and awareness to students and new residents.
If you have been the victim of a scam (meaning you have handed over money), report the incident to the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or online at crimereporting.peterboroughpolice.ca.
Vern Bastable, Manager of GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough, helps a customer at the Ecology Park Garden Market select the right tree for her yard. Fall is the best time to plant a tree, when the soil conditions become perfect for tree routes to establish themselves. (Photo: Karen Halley)
When typical autumn conditions arrive, the weather turns cool and with lots of rain the soil conditions become perfect for tree roots to establish themselves; this makes Fall the best time to plant a tree.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.
These conditions are just in time for the GreenUP Ecology Park’s Annual Autumn Tree Sale. The sale will be one day only — on Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — with trees, shrubs, and plants that will be lowered to the lowest prices of the year. Now is the time to choose the right tree for your yard.
Trees are well known for improving air quality, providing wildlife habitat, growing food, and increasing property value. Their ability to combat climate change, reduce energy needs, and improve our physical and psychological health is clear.
Many of us have a favourite tree species that we’d like to see in our yard; however, it is best to understand the planting location before choosing a species to plant there. The more you know about your yard, the easier it will be to select a species that will thrive there.
Just like people, trees are particular about their living conditions. It is best to find a good match between the tree’s requirements and the conditions present in your yard. Soil type, moisture, sun, and exposure are all important factors that will affect tree growth.
You can start by understanding the soil so that you are are able to plant species that will grow healthy roots. Is the soil heavy and wet? Is it dry and gritty?
If you don’t know much about your soil, you can look for some clues about its consistency. For example, when you water plants in your yard, does the water soak in quickly? If so, it is likely to be a sandy or gravelly soil whereas, on clay, water will sit longer and soak in after some time.
VIDEO: How to properly plant a tree with Ecology Park’s Vern Bastable
You can gain more information by digging up a small sample. Clay feels lumpy and sticky when it is wet; sandy soil feels gritty; silty soil feels soapy; and loamy soil is spongy. A handful of soil with a high clay consistency will form a shape in your hand when you squeeze it in your fist, whereas sandier soil will break apart.
When choosing a planting location, you will want to consider the tree from its roots, all the way up to the canopy. If the planting location is in a low lying area that remains moist, you will want to plant a species that will thrive with ‘wet feet’ as it’s roots will be moist for extended periods of time. Up to the canopy: how much sun will the tree receive? Some trees are tolerant of shady conditions while others are not and need full sun to prosper.
Backyards are ideal areas for planting a tree. They are often are isolated from streets, have greater space for the canopy to grow, and have deep soils to grow into. There are a variety of trees that will grow well in these tree-friendly sites; Dogwoods, Pines, and Tamarack are species to consider.
The stresses of city life on urban trees can lead to shorter lifespans. The average life expectancy of an urban tree is only ten to fifteen years but with attentive planning and ongoing care, trees can live longer.
GreenUP Ecology Park’s annual Autumn Tree Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
Trees planted in the city are subject to built features: overhead wires, pavement, underground wires, and fences. Your planting location should consider all these factors, which can reduce the growing-space both above and below ground and can affect the long term health of the tree.
Avoid planting larger trees below wires, plant as far away from the road and sidewalks as possible, leave at least twenty feet between other trees, and be sure to request locates for underground services well in advance of planting.
With all these considerations, perhaps you’re now picturing your yard and wondering how a tree will ever grow there! If you wish to plant near a road, have limited space near a sidewalk, or live in a new subdivision with only compacted soil to work with, you can choose a hearty species that is more likely to grow under difficult conditions.
If this is the case, Honeylocust, Ironwood, or Bur Oak may be species to add to your shortlist.
Consider choosing a species that is native to our region. They have developed complex evolutionary relationships with other native species, grow well in local soil conditions, and have adapted to the area’s unique climate.
It is always beneficial to plant a diverse range of species. With a changing climate, we are able to consider planting a broader range of trees and shrubs that are now able to thrive in the Peterborough area. For example, planting Carolinian forest species, which typically thrive in more southern regions, allows even greater biodiversity of our urban forest; Hoptree, Kentucky Coffee Tree, and Tulip Tree are unique trees that are able to grow in sites that are protected from bitter winter winds.
A water bag allows a newly planted tree to receive a slow release of water, providing it with a continuous supply so that roots can establish themselves. Without a tree bag, a newly planted tree should be watered thoroughly twice per week for the first year.
A newly planted tree needs a good thorough watering twice per week. Thanks to funding from the Peterborough Utilities Group, when you spend $100 on trees, you will receive a complimentary water bag to get your tree started right! A water bag allows the tree to receive a slow release of water and provides a continuous supply for a new tree while it establishes itself. Limited numbers are available at Ecology Park.
Whether you are planting a tree to increase shade, attract birds, beautify your yard, grow food, or reduce flooding, there is a lot to consider. Mark you calendar and visit GreenUP Ecology Park’s Autumn Tree Sale on Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to choose the right tree for the job.
Sale species and prices will be available at Ecology Park (1899 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough) on sale day only. Staff will be on hand to help and answer your questions. Parking is available in the Beavermead Park parking lot accessible via Marsdale Drive.
Anwen O'Driscoll as Catherine Llewellyn, Anthony Jackson as Robert Llewellyn, and David Draper as Harold Dobbs in Lindsay Little Theatre's production of David Auburn's award-winning drama "Proof". Directed by Altaire Gural, the play also starts Ellen Giddings as Claire Llewellyn. It runs October 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Lindsay Little Theatre in Lindsay. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
On October 12th, Lindsay Little Theatre opens its 2018-2019 season with a production of David Auburn’s award-winning drama Proof. Directed by Altaire Gurai and featuring a powerhouse cast consisting of Anwen O’Driscoll, Anthony Jackson, David Draper, and Ellen Giddings, Proof is also Lindsay Little Theatre’s entry into the Eastern Ontario Drama League festival.
First performed by the Manhattan Theater Club, Proof made its Broadway debut in 2000 where it was an instant hit, winning three Tony Awards and featuring high profile performers such as Mary-Louise Parker, Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Anne Hesche among its cast. Considered a modern classic by critics, Proof won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001 and was turned into a 2005 film starring Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Lindsay Little Theatre presents Proof
When: Friday, October 12 & Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Lindsay Little Theatre (55 George St., Lindsay) How much: $20
Written by David Auburn. Directed by Altaire Gural. Starring Anwen O’Driscoll, Ellen Giddings, Anthony Jackson, and David Draper. Tickets available in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at academytheatre.ca, or at the door the night of each performance.
Proof is an unlikely drama that crosses mathematics with grief, genius, and madness. It tells the story of Catherine Llewellyn (Anwen O’Driscoll), who is mourning the death of her father Robert (Anthony Jackson), a celebrated mathematics professor at the University of Chicago.
Having taken care of her father for years after he succumbed to an unnamed mental disorder, Catherine is left at a crossroads in her life upon his death, feeling she has watched herself crumble under the isolation of tending to her father’s well-being.
Considered a legend among the sub-culture of mathematicians, Robert’s death prompts one overzealous professor, Harold Dobbs (David Draper), to start scouring the dead mathematician’s notes for the “proof” of an unpublished theorem.
As Catherine deals with her own depression, her older sister Claire (Ellen Giddings) arrives from New York to try to take care of matters and make the hard decisions Catherine seems to be unable or unwilling to make. While Catherine’s resentment towards Claire grows, Harold uncovers a notebook that will turn the world of mathematics on its head. Just what does it mean for Catherine and Claire, what does it prove, and who was responsible for it?
When director Altaire Guari told me last summer that she was putting on Proof, I initially questioned her about her choice in show. Up to this point, my experience with the play had been underwhelming. Altaire told me that my perception of Proof as a “dull math play” was wrong and that she would change my mind. As someone whose knowledge in everything theatre I completely respect, Altaire’s challenge intrigued me. If she says that Proof has more to it than I previously believed, then I was will to give it another chance.
Director Altraire Gurai (centre) breaks down a scene with Anwen O’Driscoll and David Draper in the award-winning drama “Proof”. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
An intense director with a no-compromise ability to push her performers to the dramatic heights that she wants, Altaire has assembled an exciting cast of individuals to bring Proof to the Lindsay Little Theatre stage. If I didn’t believe in the show before, Altaire and her company have shown me that the secret to creating a great show is the combination of an experienced director and a fantastic cast.
It’s a great treat to see Anwen O’Driscoll again on the local stage. One of the most impressive young actresses that has crossed my radar in the past year, Anwen just finished wrapping up filming on the second season of CBC Television’s hit series Burden of Truth where she plays Taylor Matheson.
Anwen puts an interesting spin on Catherine by giving her a sense of poise despite dealing with her own remorse and devastating grief. An exciting actress to watch, Anwen is a stand-out on stage, and this is a chance to see a rising young actress before local stages become too small for her.
What makes Anwen such a good actress is the way she takes a role and gives a fully believable performance by becoming that character. As Catherine, Anwen becomes a vessel of emotions overflowing to the point that she cannot contain herself. When she explodes, she screams with true fury; when she hurts, she cries genuine tears. Her emotional performances are raw and real, making her a dynamic actress to watch. I can in full confidence say that Anwen O’Driscoll is a very big deal.
David Auburn’s “Proof” debuted on Broadway in 2000. It won three Tony Awards, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was made into a 2005 film starring Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jake Gyllenhaal. The Lindsay Little Theatre production runs October 12, 13, 19 and 20 and is also the theatre company’s entry into the Eastern Ontario Drama League festival.
In the role of Harold Dobbs, Altaire has cast another exciting young actor, David Draper. Winning the Best Actor Award last year for the Easter Ontario Drama League Festival, David is another performer who has big potential in moving far beyond the local stage.
With a likeable personality and marquee idol good looks, David has the perfect amount of charm and modesty to make Harold a likeable foil to Anwen’s Catherine. But David keeps Harold interesting by allowing other aspects of the character come through in the piece, including an awkward goofiness as well as a good deal of intellectual elitism.
As the senior member of the cast, Anthony Jackson gives a commanding performance as Robert by creating a character who is warm, brilliant, endearing, and imposing. Seen in a series of flashbacks, with the exception of one key scene where he is possibly a “pink elephant”, Anthony is put in the position of creating a character who already has a mythology early on in the show.
Although it is quickly established in the play how difficult life became with him, Robert must have qualities that allowed Catherine to stay loyal to him, and to have his students worship him. In every version of his mental state, Anthony is able to give a performance that showcases his greatness, but has moments of sensitivity that allow the audience to understand why the people who cared about him loved him so much.
But while the seasoned cast of Proof each gives remarkable performances, it is Ellen Giddings as Claire who made the biggest impression on me. I was astonished to learn that Proof is Claire’s first acting experience. Filled with a strong sense of assurance and a misdirected emotional maturity, Claire is a well-meaning character, but not necessarily a nice person. With perfectly timed delivery and tons of real emotion, Ellen can deliver lines with a sugar sweetness, or with so much toxin that the audience can choke on her words.
Anwen O’Driscoll, who stars in CBC Television’s hit series “Burden of Truth”, performs as Catherine Llewellyn with newcomer Ellen Giddings, as Catherine’s sister Claire, delivering a tremendous debut performance. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW.com)
Ellen and Anwen’s chemistry together on stage is explosive, and they play off each other in scenes so real you forget you’re watching a stage show and at times feel that you are observing a real-life awkward reunion between two sisters who can barely stay in a room together.
Ellen is an extremely talented young actress and one that I hope to see again and again on stage. I am completely spellbound to know that she has never acted before, prompting me to ask just where she has been hiding. You are not going to want to miss this wonderful actresses’ acting debut. Ellen Gidding’s performance is going to blow your mind.
Although I have seen Proof before, while watching the Little Lindsay Theatre’s production of the show I began to understand just what makes the show so special. With the combination of the dynamic cast and passionate direction, I realized that Proof isn’t really about mathematics at all. Filled with humanity, it’s a show about finding dignity in mental illness, and how family dynamics are more complicated than the most complex math theorem. In the hands of the right people, Proof is a beautiful show.
Over the next two weekends, you should be putting the Lindsay Little Theatre on your map. Proof is a show worth seeing, if not for the story then for the incredible performers featured in this show. These are actors that you need to see.
Proof will be performed at 8 p.m. on October 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at the Lindsay Little Theatre. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance in person or by phone at the Academy Theatre box office (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, 705-324-911), online at academytheatre.ca, or at the door the night of each performance.
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy is one of the first three businesses in Ontario to become a Hallmark Gold Crown store in a store location. (Photo: Lakefield IDA Pharmacy / Facebook)
The Chamber’s All-Candidates Meetings for Selwyn Township and Douro-Dummer Township are taking place this week.
Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting
Wednesday, October 10th at Bridgenorth United Church (new location)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Bridgenorth Business Association, Lakefield Herald, and the Kawartha Chamber.
Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting
Thursday, October 11th at Douro-Dummer Community Centre (2893 Hwy. 28, Douro-Dummer)
The program begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by Dummer News and the Kawartha Chamber.
All-Candidates Meetings are a great way for voters to meet and get to know the candidates.
Awards Of Excellence & Social Gala One Month Away
The Chamber’s 19th Annual Awards of Excellence and Social Gala is officially one month away. Join the Chamber in celebrating local businesses in the area.
This year’s event is taking place on Thursday, November 8th at Lakefield College School, and is a hor d’oeuvres-style social event.
Tickets this year are only $40 so bring along your staff to celebrate.
There will be silent and live auctions, a cash bar, and music from Rhythm & Grace. Please note: if you plan to purchase from the cash bar, there is not an ATM on site.
There will be time to socialize and network before the Awards of Excellence are presented.
The Chamber held its Business Owners Sharing Solutions: Team Building session last week at Camp Kawartha, and had a great time taking part in a variety of team building and problem-solving activities.
The Chamber extends a big thank you to the wonderful hosts at Camp Kawartha as well as the Chamber’s Professional Development Sponsor, Lynn Woodcroft, Sales Rep at Royal LePage Frank Real Estate.
The Tim Hortons Lakefield and Tim Hortons Bridgenorth franchises were built and owned since October 2000 and January 2001 by Stuart and Roberta Hubble. Both locations are open 24 hours, seven days a week, with approximately 125 to 140 employees, with seasonal fluctuations.
The restaurants serve hot and cold beverages, breakfast and lunch items, sandwiches, soups, chili, and desserts. Drive thru and eat in at both locations.
A reminder that registration closes on October 10th for the first-ever Rural Business Summit hosted by Community Futures Peterborough and Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development.
The summit is taking place from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on October 16th at Baxter Creek Golf Club and on October 17th at Burleigh Falls Inn. You can choose to attend whichever day is more convenient for you.
There will be presentations as well as two round table discussions focusing on the challenges and opportunities for rural businesses.
Submission Deadline for the Chamber’s Weekly Newflash
The Chamber’s NewsFlash is scheduled to go out every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. In order to give staff adequate time to prepare the NewsFlash, submissions are due every Friday at noon.
If you have an event or announcement you would like us to post in the Chamber’s weekly Newsflash, email the details (date, time, location and info) to info@kawarthachamber.ca. If you would like to include a graphic or picture in your post, please attach them to the email as well.
Editor’s note: kawarthaNOW.com posts a version of the Newsflash email on its website every Wednesday.
Join Crawford Building Consultants In Celebrating 30 Years In Business
Crawford Building Consultants is celebrating 30 years of business this month!
Join them on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at 36 Concession Street in Lakefield to celebrate with fellow business people and invited dignitaries of Lakefield, Peterborough, and the Province.
Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be provided.
Save The Date For Savino Human Resources Partners’ Public Launch Of HRLive – November 1st
Join Savino Human Resources Partners on November 1st at 3:30 p.m. for their public launch of HRLive.
The event will be taking place in the Loomex Building at Peterborough Airport.
HRLive is a user friendly Human Resources system specifically designed for small-to-medium enterprises. The web-based platform is powered by the personalized HR support of SHRP’s team of experts. This “software with service” package is part of a fully managed program to help employers effectively manage their HR needs, and can enhance management of your organization’s most important resource: its people.
Learn how HRLive can automate, organize and digitize employee file information, compliance requirements, vacation/sick day accrual, H&S training, workflow, policies, performance appraisals, onboarding and other key HR practices.
There will be appetizers and a wine bar. You can RSVP by emailing info@savinohrp.ca or by calling 705-400-7145.
Join Lang Pioneer For A Folk Song History Of The Peterborough Region – October 12th & 13th
Lang Pioneer Village Museum is hosting their A Folk Song History of the Peterborough Region in Words & Music this Friday and Saturday, October 12th & 13th, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The performance features local musicians Dr. Allan Kirby, Cheryl Cassleman, Howard Baer and Michael O’Toole.
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. The performance will be taking place in the Glen Alda Church located in the historic village and seating is limited.
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy Is A Hallmark Gold Crown Store
Lakefield IDA Pharmacy offers Hallmark Gold Crown Keepsake Ornaments and more. (Photo: Lakefield IDA Pharmacy / Facebook)
Congratulations to Lakefield IDA Pharmacy on becoming one of the first three businesses in Ontario to become a Hallmark Gold Crown store in a store location!
They were honoured when the invitation came to them in early March, and quickly said yes. IDA Pharmacy believes that becoming a Hallmark Gold Crown store will give a new, fresh look to the Lakefield community.
They are now offering the Hallmark Gold Crown Keepsake Ornaments as well as the Hallmark Keepsake Dream Book for 2018. Make sure to stop by and pick up your copy. While you are there, take a look around their gift area for Hallmark gifting ideas. New season items are on their way!
The Township is seeking a Financial Services Assistant to perform accounting duties as well as provide administrative support for the Finance Department.
Send your resume and cover letter to Kim Berry, HR Coordinator, at kberry@nexicom.net by 12 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
The BCC is looking for a director to lead and implement changes to the festival to increase attendance and sales, as well as strengthen the community engagement.
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your Member Information Centre account (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.
County Road 38 Reconstruction – Public Information Centre – October 11th
The County of Peterborough has finished its Detailed Design Study for the reconstruction of County Road 38 in Warsaw, and intends to start construction in 2019.
A Public Information Centre (PIC) is taking place Thursday, October 11th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Township of Douro Dummer Municipal Office (894 South Street) in Warsaw.
Staff from Peterborough County and Planmac Engineering Inc. will be in attendance to answer questions.
Indigenous Conference: Walking Together – October 19th & 20th
On October 19th and 20th, the Trent Valley Association of Baptist Churches is hosting their Indigenous Conference: Walking Together at Selwyn Outreach Church.
Listen to Indigenous scholars, leaders, residential school and Sixties Scoop survivors, learn about the history of Indigenous-Settler relations, take part in interactive exercises, and consider how to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Speakers include:
Jonathan Maracle, Broken Walls Ministry
Terry Leblanc, Indigenous Pathways
Cheryl Bear, CBM Indigenous Liaison
Shari Russell, Salvation Army Indigenous Liaison
Marcia Brown Martell, Sixties Scoop Survivor
James Peters, Sixties Scoop Survivor
Sarah Beardy, Trent University Indigenous Studies Graduate
Freddie Taylor – Local Artist
Lakefield District Public School, Pow Wow Club
Wendy Peterson, Professor, Member of NAIiTS
Anne Taylor, Cultural Activist
Representatives from Curve Lake, Scugog, Hiawatha, Tyendinaga, and Alderville
Musicians, artists, poets and more.
The cost to attend the conference is $75 for two days (includes 2 lunches and 2 dinners) or $40 for one day (includes 1 lunch and 1 dinner). Register at eventbrite.com.
Summit On Aging: Dementia Dialogues – October 25th
The Summit on Aging: Dementia Dialogues is two weeks away. The summit is happening on Thursday, October 25th at Trent University from 8am-4:30pm.
Panelists include:
Dr. Peter Lin (keynote speaker) – Director of Primary Care Initiatives at the Canadian Heart Research Centre and health columnist for CBC Radio.
Karin Wells (special guest) – CBC Radio documentary maker.
If you would like to attend this event but are providing care for a person with dementia, there will be a free VON Adult Day Program on-site. Call 705-745-9155 (ext 6423) to pre-register.
Parking at event is free. If you are taking public transit, print your ticket and display it to Peterborough Transit for a free ride to and from the summit.
Tickets are $20 for seniors and students and $50 for adults. Register at eventbrite.ca.
Upcoming Events
McLean’s Buckhorn Pumpkin Fest – Every Saturday & Sunday until October 28th
Business Fundamentals: Marketing and Sales – October 17th
Community Care Flu Shot Clinic – October 24th
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.
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today (October 9) for much of the Kawarthas, including the City and County of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Hastings Highlands, and Haliburton County.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms have the potential to become severe late this afternoon into early evening.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall.
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
For most municipalities in the Kawarthas, the 2018 municipal election will be conducted electronically through internet and telephone voting only.
Internet voting begins today (October 9) in Peterborough for the 2018 municipal election and continues until Election Day on Monday, October 22nd. If you prefer to cast a traditional ballot on Election Day, you can also do so in Peterborough at one of 17 voting locations.
This isn’t the case in many other municipalities in the Kawarthas, which have switched entirely to paperless voting (by telephone or internet).
All eight townships with the County of Peterborough are offering internet and telephone voting, which begins today.
In Port Hope and Hastings Highlands, internet and telephone voting also begins today. In the City of Kawartha Lakes, it begins on Friday, October 12th. In Cobourg and Trent Hills, voting begins on Monday, October 15th.
In all cases, internet and telephone voting continues until Election Day (October 22).
If you live in Highlands East, where voting takes place by mail only, you have until Thursday, October 11th to mail in your vote (but you can drop it off in person if you miss the deadline).
Below are details on the voting methods available in the Kawarthas (if your municipality is not listed below, check your local municipal website for more information).
Internet voting for the City of Peterborough runs from Tuesday, October 9th until the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day on October 22nd (registration for internet voting closes at 7 p.m.).
To vote online, visit www.peterboroughvotes.ca and complete the two-step verification process. You will need to register using your Voter ID found on your Voter Information Card. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to your PIN, which you can then use to vote online.
All registered electors should have received a Voter Information Card in the mail last week. If you have not received yours, check to see if you are on the Voters’ List online at www.peterboroughvotes.ca or by calling the Election Hotline at 705-742-7777 ext.1022.
If your name is not on the Voters’ List, you can have it added by visiting the Clerk’s Office at City Hall (500 George St. N., Peterborough) or by completing the online registration at the link above.
County of Peterborough
In the County of Peterborough, the municipal election is held at the township level.
All eight townships with the County of Peterborough are offering internet and telephone voting. With the exception of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, which will also offer a traditional paper ballot voting option at the municipal office on October 22nd, there will be no paper ballots.
The voting period for all townships in the County of Peterborough begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd. Eligible voters will need the voter information letter they received in the mail.
For details about voting in each township, including what to do if you haven’t received your voter information letter, visit the links below:
There are no paper ballots for the municipal and school board election in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Electors can vote online or by phone anywhere they have an internet or telephone connection.
You will need your Voting PIN Letter to log in to the internet election site or to access the telephone election platform.
Voting begins on Friday, October 12th at 9 a.m. and closes on Monday, October 22nd at 8 p.m.
During the voting period, Voter Help Centres will be set-up at City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and select Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries for those who would like to receive assistance in casting their electronic ballot. A list of locations is available on the Voter Information section on the City’s website www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-services/voter-information.aspx.
City Hall will be open for two Saturdays during the voting period (Saturday, October 13th and Saturday, October 20th) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. City election staff will be available to respond to calls Monday to Friday until 8 p.m. during the voting period.
If you did not receive your Voting PIN Letter, visit City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay) or any Municipal Service Centre and a new PIN can be issued. Remember to bring a valid piece of ID that confirms your identity and residency in Kawartha Lakes. Note that Voting PIN Letters cannot be issued at any Kawartha Lakes Public Library.
For assistance, contact the Municipal Elections Office by calling 705-324-9411 ext. 1888 or email election@kawarthalakes.ca.
The Town of Cobourg is using telephone and internet voting — there will be no paper ballots.
Voting begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 15th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
All eligible Cobourg electors can vote from home or any location by telephone or through any device that has internet access. To vote, qualified voters enter their personal identification number (PIN) and their date of birth as voting credentials.
If you did not receive your Voter Information Letter in the mail, call the Voter Help Centre at 905-372-4301 or email votecobourg2018@cobourg.ca.
The Municipality of Port Hope is running a paperless election. Residents can cast their votes online or by telephone anytime during the voting period, which begins on Tuesday, October 9th and ends on Monday, October 22nd.
Voting Assistance Centres will also be available throughout the voting period. The Help Centre at Town Hall (56 Queen St., Port Hope) will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the voting period.
The Help Centre at the Former Canton Municipal Office (5325 County Road 10) will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the voting period.
If you have not received your Voter Information Letter in the mail, if you have a voting question, or need if you need clarification about the election process, municipal staff will be available at Town Hall on October 11th and 18th from 4 to 8 p.m., to make any additions, deletions, or corrections to the voters’ list. You can also call or visit the Corporate Services department at Town Hall anytime during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
The 2018 municipal election in the Municipality of Trent Hills will be conducted through internet and telephone voting; there will not be traditional paper ballots.
The voting period beings at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 15th and ends at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd.
You will need your Voter Information Letter to vote. If you have not received your letter, contact the Clerk’s Office at 705-653-1900 ext. 240.
The municipal election in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands will be conducted through internet and telephone voting; there will be no paper ballots.
The voting period begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th and continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 22nd. You will need your Voter Information Letter, which contains a secure PIN, in order to vote.
If members of the public wish to come into the municipal office (33011 Hwy. 62 North, Maynooth) to use a laptop or a device that is set up for electronic voting, they may bring their Voter Instruction Letter with them on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, October 9th from 10 a,n, to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10th to Friday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16th to Friday, October 19th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, October 22nd from 9 a.m. to- 8 p.m.
If you have not received your Voter Instruction Letter, call 613-338-2811 ext 201 to reach an Elections Assistant or email election@hastingshighlands.ca.
In the Municipality of Highlands East, voting in the 2018 municipal election will take place by mail only.
Eligible electors should have received their voter kits during the last week of September.
The last day to mail in your voter kit is on Thursday, October 11th. After that, you must drop off your voter kit at the Municipal Office in Wilberforce at 2249 Loop Road between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on Election Day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Sandra Arciniega, owner of La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, has opened the Mexican marketplace Mercado La Hacienda, which features fresh gluten-free tortillas made with innovative and beautiful ingredients. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
This month, food writer Eva Fisher profiles a new Mexican marketplace in Peterborough, veges out at upcoming vegan restaurant Nateure’s Plate, tastes traditional corn with the Seasoned Spoon, and samples the soup at YES Shelter for Youth and Families’ annual Soup Stock.
Mercado La Hacienda, Mexican Marketplace opens on Hunter Street
In addition to tortillas, Mercado La Hacienda offers a variety of spices, sauces, and artisan goods. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
Fresh corn tortillas and salsas, dried guajillo, ancho and arbol peppers, tomatillos and real Mexican oregano: Mercado La Hacienda (188 Hunter St. W., 705-742-1559) offers hard to find ingredients for authentic Mexican cooking at home.
The new shop, located just around the corner from La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, is currently stocked with a small but tempting array of Mexican food and gifts, but owner Sandra Arciniega has exciting plans for the space.
“We’re going to do cooking lessons,” Sandra explains. “Basics of Mexican food, and how to make salsas.”
VIDEO: Gluten-free corn tortillas at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
This is how we make our gluten-free corn tortillas! For here or to go ??????
Sandra also plans to install a large tortilla machine in the market in November, so people can watch their tortillas as they are prepared.
And yes, we should talk about the tortillas she makes. Gluten-free corn tortillas made fresh without any preservatives and in a variety of flavours.
Sandra teamed up with chef Kevin McKenna to make tortillas with activated charcoal, which are strikingly black and the perfect, slightly chewy texture. In addition to activated charcoal, Mercado La Hacienda sells bright yellow tortillas made with turmeric and spicy habanero tortillas.
“I’m very inspired by the tortillas,” Sandra says.
You can also purchase pico de gallo and guacamole, or cactus salad. These are all made within three hours of being sold, so they are very fresh.
Mercado La Hacienda is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A vegan restaurant for everyone: Nateure’s Plate to open in December
Vegan ribs! Upcoming vegan restaurant Nateure’s Plate will elevate mock meat beyond your wildest expectations. (Photo: Elizabeth Smith)
Siblings Danielle and Nate White are opening a new restaurant in the space previously occupied by Brio Gusto (182 Charlotte St., Peterborough). Nateure’s Plate will feature satisfying vegan comfort food, made for vegans and non-vegans alike.
“We really want to show people what veganism can be,” Danielle explains. “It can be raw health food or it can be that comfort food that you crave. We want it to be where people of any diet can come and enjoy a meal and be satisfied, and we want to show that it’s not limiting.”
Although the menu hasn’t been set, Nate has been experimenting at home, creating vegan ribs, chicken wings, mozzarella, and more.
The menu at Nateure’s Plate is still being developed, but is planned to emphasize hearty comfort food that defies “traditional” vegan food. (Photo: Elizabeth Smith)
Nate went vegan four and a half years ago. He became interested in mock meat because he thought that the options available fell short.
“I just wanted my brother to be able to eat the meat and not really be able to notice a difference, and I felt like if I could accomplish that it would be a much easier transition for the people who were kind of on the fence about going vegan.”
To make his imitation meat and cheese, Nate starts by looking at the makeup of real animal products.
“When you look at what makes meat meat, and animal products like cheese, you have to look at the fat, the lipids, and the amino acid profiles. So what you’re doing when you want to create a meat or a cheese is just having the right balance and then from there you try to create the right texture.”
The result? Hearty food that breaks the mold of what you might expect from a vegan restaurant.
The soft opening of Nateure’s Plate is planned for December, with a grand opening in January. You can find Nateure’s Plate on Instagram @nateuresplate or at www.nateuresplate.com.
Traditional food and teachings at a free community feast at the Seasoned Spoon
The Seasoned Spoon’s upcoming community meal will feature flint corn, a traditional variety of corn that was historically eaten in local Indigenous communities.
The Seasoned Spoon in Champlain College at Trent University (1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, 705-748-1011) in partnership with the Flint Corn Community Project and the Trent Vegetable Gardens, is presenting a community feast on Wednesday, October 10th from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Following the meal, Nikki Auten, manager of the Flint Corn Community Project, will share traditional teachings about Haudenosaunee Corn and its importance in Indigenous food systems.
Community meals are offered twice a semester at Trent University. They are open to everyone on a pay what you can basis.
Caitlin Bragg, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Seasoned Spoon, says that these meals are offered to build community.
“They’re an opportunity for communities to get together and share healthy food together, and a big priority of that is that it’s accessible to everybody.”
VIDEO: Squash and sweet potatoes from Trent Vegetable Gardens
The greenhouse is looking very full these days! Here's how we cure our squash and sweet potatoes every year
Wednesday’s meal will feature corn, beans, and squash grown in traditional three sisters mounds in the Trent Vegetable Gardens. Caitlin says that the three sisters is a traditional polyculture planting system.
“It’s actually been used in North America for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. It started in South America and worked its way up.”
The feast will also feature corn from the Flint Corn Community Project. Flint corn is a traditional variety of corn that was historically eaten in local Indigenous communities. The Flint Corn Community Project grows and preserves old varieties of corn, educates people about traditional foods, and tries to reintegrate them into the community.
Flint corn can’t be prepared like the modern hybrids that we are accustomed to. It must be boiled for a long time, traditionally over an open fire.
To learn more about the Flint Corn Community Project, attend the community meal, or find them on Facebook.
Enjoy a warming meal at the YES Shelter for Youth and Families
The food available at food banks can be limiting. Soup offers a way to unify ingredients into a hearty, healthy dish. (Photo: YES Shelter for Youth and Families)
Once a year, the YES Shelter for Youth and Families (196 Brock St, Peterborough, 705-748-3851) opens its doors for the community at large to visit and enjoy a bowl of soup.
The Soup Stock Lunch is an annual fundraiser for the United Way. This year it will take place on Friday, October 19th with seatings taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is only $7, but you must reserve in advance with Kait Richard of YES by calling 705-748-3841 ext. 204.
Generally the shelter doesn’t offer tours, so this is your one annual chance to see how the shelter operates.
“Because it’s a space where people are living, obviously it’s kind of disruptive to have strangers coming through,” explains Executive Director Meagan La Plante.
The annual Soup Stock is a fundraiser for the United Way.
Meagan says that soup was chosen for the meal because it is often featured in their in house cooking lessons.
“Staff are regularly teaching young people how to make creative soup with different ingredients that they have, and so we thought it would a nice type of meal to share with the community given the context of our work.”
Soup offers a delicious way to use ingredients that otherwise wouldn’t work together.
“Soup is a well-loved style of food to teach young people and families to make, because you can make almost anything that you have into a soup. Also a lot of our clients rely very heavily on the food banks in the community and YES’s food bank in particular, and we tend to have a lot of non perishable goods: canned vegetables and broths.”
Making a soup can turn these disparate ingredients into a healthy, warming meal.
This year, prior to the Soup Stock, a new mural will be unveiled on the side of the YES Shelter. The site was selected by the Peterborough Public Arts program.
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