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What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – June 28, 2017

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There are Canada Day festivities happening throughout the Kawarthas.

Public Hearings for Employment Standard Act Changes

In July, there is an opportunity to participate in the upcoming Public Hearings on Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.

The Chamber heard from many of you that the proposed changes such as increased minimum wage, 48 hours notice for canceled shifts, and more will have significant impacts on your business. So the Chamber wanted to make certain you were aware of these hearings.

This is an opportunity for you to have your position on raising the minimum wage and proposed labour reforms heard by the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs and the Chamber encourages you to participate.

If you are selected (number of presenters is limited) by the Clerk and wish to present in person, their office will reach out to inquire about your availability to present at the following locations on the dates listed below (please note the presenter registration deadline):

Week 1 (Presenter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 10 a.m.)

  • Monday, July 10: Thunder Bay
  • Tuesday, July 11: North Bay
  • Wednesday, July 12: Ottawa
  • Thursday, July 13: Kingston
  • Friday, July 14: Windsor-Essex

Week 2 (Presenter Registration Deadline is Monday, July 10, 2017 at 10 a.m.)

  • Monday, July 17: London
  • Tuesday, July 18: Kitchener-Waterloo
  • Wednesday, July 19: Niagara
  • Thursday, July 20: Hamilton
  • Friday, July 21: Toronto

Interested people who wish to be considered for an oral presentation on Bill 148 should provide their contact name, mailing address, phone number, and email address to Eric Rennie, Clerk of the Committee, at 416-325-3506.

If you would prefer to submit in writing, you can also participate by submitting your comments in writing to Eric Rennie at erennie@ola.org before 5:30 p.m. on July 21st. Learn more.

 

Wealth of Choice Brochure Flats Available

Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map
Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map

18″ x 24″ flats of the Kawartha Chamber’s Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map are available at the Chamber office, 12 Queen Street, under the town clock in Lakefield.

These maps have lots of local information and are great for counter tops or bulletin boards at your business! To reserve your copy, email info@kawarthachamber.ca.

Lamination for this large size can be done at Staples — a Kawartha Chamber Member!

If you would like copies of the folded brochures for your business, please email info@kawarthachamber.ca the quantity you would like and the Chamber will reserve them for you.

 

Service Providers – Send the Chamber your Photos

The Chamber is seeking photos from its service provider members.
The Chamber is seeking photos from its service provider members.

The Chamber is in the process of creating print material that represents its service provider members: personal services, home & garden, construction & home improvement, auto & marine, professional services, finance & insurance, real estate, etc.

The Chamber want to use photos of its members! Please send your high-quality photos as consideration to info@kawarthachamber.ca. If your photos don’t get used in this project, the Chamber will keep them on file for future Chamber communications.

 

Available Space in Lakefield

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is holding a Facility Partnership Meeting on Wednesday, July 19.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is holding a Facility Partnership Meeting on Wednesday, July 19.

Lakefield District Public School (formerly Lakefield District Secondary School) currently has one main floor room available for rent.

When Kawartha Pine Ridge schools have under-utilized space, the board can lease that space out to a group to use for their purposes (office space, program space etc.). This group must be willing to act in accordance with the Board Facility Partnership Principles, as well as enter into a lease agreement with KPR.

Attend the Facility Partnership Meeting on July 19th for more information. Meeting details above. Learn more.

 

Warsaw Habitat Home Dedication

Joshua and Natasha Clark-Bandi and their daughters Autumn and Jasmine received the keys to their new home on Tuesday, June 27 at the Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony at 887 Peterborough Street in Warsaw.
Joshua and Natasha Clark-Bandi and their daughters Autumn and Jasmine received the keys to their new home on Tuesday, June 27 at the Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony at 887 Peterborough Street in Warsaw.

Warsaw officially has its newest residents!

Homeowners Josh and Natasha Clark-Bandi, with their daughters Autumn and Jasmine, received the keys to their new home on Tuesday (June 27) at the Habitat Home Dedication Ceremony at 887 Peterborough Street in Warsaw.

This home dedication marks the 30th family that has been helped into home ownership by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.

 

"Vibrant Dawn" by Jenny Kastner, one of the artists featured during "Celebrating Canadian Artists!" at Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn. (Photo courtesy of Gallery on the Lake)

“Vibrant Dawn” by Jenny Kastner, one of the artists featured during “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” at Gallery on the Lake in Buckhorn. (Photo courtesy of Gallery on the Lake)

The Gallery on the Lake is pleased to present its “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” Celebrating Canada 150 Group Show.

The Gallery on the Lake is celebrating its 17th year of operation and will be showcasing an incredible line-up of world class art to help Canada celebrate its 150th birthday.

Opening July 1st is the most noteworthy event, a group show, entitled “Celebrating Canadian Artists!” This exhibit will showcase amazing artwork, including sculptures, by our very best artists and will continue through to July 28th.

This event also provides a fantastic opportunity to meet many of the artists in person during the opening reception on Saturday, July 8th between 1 and 4 p.m. Learn more.

 

Celebrate Canada Day in the Kawarthas!

Apsley Canada Day Parade, July 1st beginning at 1 p.m.

Celebrate Canada’s Birthday by enjoying the Apsley Canada Parade hosted by the Apsley & District Lions Club! The parade begins at 4 p.m. at Apsley Public School and ends at Lions Park where the festivities continue! In the park, there will be a bouncy castle, games, music, Lions food booth and more! Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC), July 1st beginning at 1 p.m.

Canada Day Celebrations in Buckhorn take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. until dusk. This year’s event will include North Star Productions planetarium and shows inside the BCC, Evolve Skateboard and Scooter lessons, pony rides, petting zoo, bingo in the park and much more! Check out the licensed pub for a cold one and enjoy entertainment by the Buckhorn Jammers. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Isabel Morris Park in Lakefield, July 1st beginning at 3 p.m.

A free family-oriented event to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday! Enjoy vendors in the park, petting zoo, children’s games, Peterborough Utilites Water Truck, Lakefield & District Lions BBQ Truck and much more! There will be live music from 3 to 8 p.m.. PyroFlys Fire Jugglers perform at 9:15 p.m. and fireworks by Fire in the Sky Productions at 10 p.m.

Lakefield Legion, July 1st, beginning at 1 p.m.

Celebrate Canada Day at the Lakefield Legion with karaoke all afternoon on the patio. Come for a song and drink. Food available from the Lakefield & District Lions Club BBQ trailer.

 

Grand Opening of Selwyn Skate Park

The Township of Selwyn is proud to showcase the new Selwyn Skateboard Park for all to enjoy!

Visit Isabel Morris Park on July 1st at 3 p.m. for the grand opening. Be sure to stay after the ceremony for the Canada Day festivities!

 

Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village

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

The best place to be on Canada’s 150th birthday is back in time! Celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial birthday with an 1860s celebration during Historic Dominion Day, Saturday, July 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene.

Learn about the First Nation perspective on Confederation and their contributions to the development of the nation at the Aabnaabin Camp, enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the historic village which will be decked out for the occasion with bunting and the historic flags of Canada, and much more.

Learn more.

 

Visit the Lakefield Country Jamboree June 29th – July 2nd

Visit the Lakefield Country Jamboree beginning Thursday, June 29th at the Lakefield Fairgrounds.

Rough camping is $70 per person, or walk-in weekend passes are available for $35. Day passes for Thursday are $10, and $15 Friday-Sunday.

Click here for full weekend line up.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Family Paddling Day – June 28th
  • Lakefield Legion 10th Annual Golf Tournament – July 8th
  • Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival – July 8th

 

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.

New commercial and residential development announced for Lindsay

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

Yesterday (June 27), the City of Kawartha Lakes, Mason Homes, and Craft Development Corporation announced a partnership to develop commercial lands in northwest Lindsay.

The development at Highway 35 and Colborne Street will include a 100,000 square-foot-retail space to be built by Craft Development Corporation and as many as 750 single-family homes and townhouse units to be built by Mason Homes.

“This is a milestone in our city’s development,” said Mayor Andy Letham. “It represents years of investment and planning that was necessary to attract Craft and Mason Homes to our area.

“I’m thrilled that this partnership has been announced, and trust that we are well on our way to a new era of development in Kawartha Lakes.”

Earthworks on the commercial and residential site is expected to happen this summer, with building construction to begin in 2018.

Once the development is completed and the retail space opens for business (usually within two years of construction), it’s expected to employ 350 to 450 full- and part-time employees.

The retail space will be anchored by a as-yet-unidentified large retailer. However, previous plans for the site at Highway 35 and Colborne Street were focused on attracting Walmart.

Peterborough Humane Society seeks donations for surgery for Forrest the cat

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

This past Saturday (June 24), a stray cat was found on North Asphodel 5th Line and brought into the Peterborough Humane Society.

The cat, who the Humane Society has named “Forrest”, had an injured paw. Upon examination by the Emergency Veterinary Hospital, it was discovered that he had been shot; the bullet was still lodged in Forrest’s leg.

While he is being kept comfortable, Forrest will have to have his front leg amputated — a fairly complicated and costly surgery.

The cost of this surgery is a huge undertaking and the Peterborough Humane Society is reaching out to the public for assistance in Forrest’s care.

To support Forrest, please visit peterboroughhumanesociety.ca and donate to the Milo fund, which was set up over 20 years ago by the shelter, as a means for the community to help out with some of the costly surgeries and medications required for injured animals in their care.

An investigation has started into the state in which Forrest was found and the Peterborough Humane Society is asking for the public’s help. If anyone is aware of this incident or has information, please contact 310-7722, Crimestoppers, or the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-745-4722 ext 204.

Forrest the cat is a stray who was found injured on North Asphodel 5th Line and brought into the Peterborough Humane Society. Further examination showed he had been shot in the leg and will have to have it amputated. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)
Forrest the cat is a stray who was found injured on North Asphodel 5th Line and brought into the Peterborough Humane Society. Further examination showed he had been shot in the leg and will have to have it amputated. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

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

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

The City of Peterborough and the Peterborough chapter of the UN Peacekeepers Association will be unveiling the design for the UN Peacekeepers Monument on Saturday, July 1st.

The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the north end of the Louis Street Parking lot at Charlotte and Louis Streets — the location of the new urban street park where the monument will be installed.

The public will have an opportunity to view models of the monument and learn about the project from members of the design team, Studio F Minus of Toronto.

The event will go rain or shine and light refreshments will be served.

The UN Peacekeepers Monument Project was developed in partnership with the Peterborough chapter of the UN Peacekeepers Association. Studio F Minus from Toronto was selected after a nation-wide call for proposals resulted in 24 submissions from across the country.

The design consists of two 14-foot mirrored sculptures, and is expected to be completed along with the new park in late 2018.

A model of the UN Peacekeepers Monument. (Photo: Studio F Minus)
A model of the UN Peacekeepers Monument. (Photo: Studio F Minus)

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

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

After having won the 2017 Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition this pastn April, Peterborough sunglasses company Loch has now reached its first crowdfunding goal in just 12 days.

Loch, which manufacturers sunglasses made exclusively from 500-year-old wood reclaimed from the waters of the Great Lakes, has already exceeded its goal of $10,000 on Kickstarter campaign — even though the campaign is still running until July 7th.

Along with offering exclusive discounts, Loch is adapting is sunglasses line so that frames purchased through Kickstarter will also be compatible with a variety of prescription lenses.

Brothers Dan and Tim Waggoner of Lakefield are co-founders of the business and have been working on Loch sunglasses for several years. Sustainability was an important element of the business.

“The quest to craft sustainable eyewear began with a search for a material that checked off all the boxes,” Dan says.

“For all of wood’s rich, authentic qualities, we didn’t want to contribute to deforestation or the importation of exotic woods through wasteful shipping networks. Within our lakes and rivers we have an immense source of this lost, ancient wood that is far superior to anything we can access today.”

Brothers Dan and Tim Waggoner of Lakefield at the 2017 Bears' Lair Entrepreneurial Competition, where their company Loch was the winner in the good and services stream. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)
Brothers Dan and Tim Waggoner of Lakefield at the 2017 Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition, where their company Loch was the winner in the good and services stream. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

More than 500 years ago, North American forests were teeming with massive old-growth virgin timbers. These unspoiled trees were harvested by Canadian settlers during the logging boom and floated down the fast-moving rivers to the Great Lakes; but not all survived the journey. Sinking to the bottom they were preserved in a near-zero oxygen environment.

Made in the Peterborough area, Loch’s sunglasses use eco-friendly materials and come with a five-year warranty. The frames are manufactured with 10 layers of cross-grained and pressed old growth wood reclaimed from the Great Lakes.

“Lochs are made possible by a proprietary cross-grained lamination technique under thousands of pounds of pressure,” Tim explains, “as well as advanced machining techniques and handcrafted attention to detail.”

“We end up with eyeglass frames of deceptive strength and discerning style.”

Loch’s Kickstarter campaign features a range of frame styles, all available in dark oak, oak and midnight, as well as three different sizes. The frames will start shipping out in July, with the earliest supporters receiving their pairs first.

For more information on the campaign, visit Kickstarter. For more information about Loch, visit www.locheffects.com.

Experience a historic Canada Day at Lang Pioneer Village

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

Come see what life was like 150 years ago, when Canada became a nation, at Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.

On Saturday, July 1st, the museum is hosting an 1860s-style Canada Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the Aabnaabin Camp for a First Nations perspective on Confederation, which also recognizes the significant contributions of indigenous peoples to the development of Canada as a nation.

In partnership with Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, the Aabnaabin Camp features the history and heritage of the Michi Saagiig people who were living in Nogojiwanong prior to the arrival of settlers and how they helped the colonial settlers survive.

Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum is not just about the colonial settlers: the Aabnaabin Camp provides the perspective, history, and heritage of First Nations peoples who were crucial to the development of Canada as a nation. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)
Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum is not just about the colonial settlers: the Aabnaabin Camp provides the perspective, history, and heritage of First Nations peoples who were crucial to the development of Canada as a nation. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)

There will be free horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the historic village, which will be decked out for the occasion with bunting and the historic flags of Canada. You can also sample strawberry rhubarb delight in the Milburn House, and view a copy of the Globe and Mail from Confederation Day (July 1, 1867) at the Register Print Shop.

At 1:15 p.m., you can watch as the flag parade makes its way to the stage on the green for the official ceremonies and hear music 1860s-circa music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band.

You can find out who the Fenians were and how their invasion of Canada helped influence Confederation, as you witness brave Canadian militia driving off the Fenian invaders during an exciting raid re-enactment by the Recreated Brockville Battalion of Rifles and Norwood Highschool Reenactors.

Then stand and sing “O Canada” to music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band performs and officially celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a complimentary piece of cake.

Sing O Canada! to music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band and officially celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with a complimentary piece of cake. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)
Sing O Canada! to music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band and officially celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a complimentary piece of cake. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)

At 2:45 p.m., children can participate in schoolyard games including sack races, three-legged races, egg relays, and more.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $4 for youths (ages five to 14), and free for children under five. Family admission is also available for $20 (two adults and four youth). All taxes are included.

Serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces are admitted for free.

For more information on Lang Pioneer Village Museum and its 50th anniversary season, visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.

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

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

Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, based in Lindsay, has donated $25,000 to Lang Pioneer Museum in Keene and another $25,000 to Kawartha Settlers ‘Village in Bobcaygeon.

The donations are part of the company’s celebration of Canada 150 by spporting heritage causes in the Ontario communities the company serves.

The company is donating a total of $150,000 for heritage causes, with another $25,000 going to each of the Glengarry Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan, Lanark County Archives in Perth, Rural Ottawa Museums in Ottawa, and the Hastings County Historical Society in Belleville.

“As a community-based business celebrating our own legacy of 122 years,” says Tim Shauf, President and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, “we recognized Canada 150 as a perfect moment to step up and specifically help these organizations in their important work to remember, recount, and reenact our shared history for future generations.”

The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group was formed in 2014 as an amalgamation of Farmers Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay), Glengarry Mutual Insurance Company, and Lanark Mutual Insurance Company.

Since its founding, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group operates on the same historical premise of its three legacy companies: maintaining a focus on local presence and service that builds strong long-term relationships for the benefit of the greater community.

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

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

Yesterday (June 26), organizers of the Peterborough Folk Festival have announced 12 more performers, in addition to the already announced kick-off concert featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie on August 18th and children’s performers Sharon and Bram on August 20th.

On Saturday, August 19th, the line-up includes The Wooden Sky, Fast Romantics, Donovan Woods, Hannah Georgas, Jenn Grant, Cat Clyde, Kirty, and Peterborough’s own Mary-Kate Edwards.

On Sunday, August 20th, performers include The Sadies, Hollerado, Delhi 2 Dublin, and Samito.

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Buffy Sainte-Marie kicks off Peterborough Folk Festival at Showplace on August 18

Festival organizers say more acts will be announced soon.

While the kick-off concert featuring Buffy Sainte-Marie on Friday, August 18th at Showplace Performance Centre is ticketed, all music is free at the two days of the festival at Nicholls Oval Park.

The festival also features more than 40 artisans and craft and food vendors, as well as craft beer at The Publican House Brewery pavillion, and a kids’ area featuring crafts, face painting, and performances.

The official Peterborough Folk Festival after party will be held on Saturday, August 19th at 11 p.m. at the Historic Red Dog Tavern in downtown Peterborough, featuring My Son The Hurricane with special guests Broken Harmony. This is an age-of-majority event.

The festival is currently looking for volunteers for a booth at Peterborough Pulse, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15th. If you’re interested, emailt Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Arnold at andrew.russell.arnold@gmail.com.

VIDEO: 2017 Peterborough Folk Festival (featuring music from Mayhemingways)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra holding summer auditions

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

Area musicians who would like to join the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) for the 2017/18 concert season are invited to audition on Thursday, June 29th for PSO Music Director and Conductor, Michael Newnham.

Pre-scheduled auditions will be held at the PSO office (159 King St., Suite 200, Peterborough) beginning at 7:30 p.m.

To audition, musicians must reserve a June 29th timeslot by calling the PSO at 705-742-1992 or emailing info@thepso.org. Musicians will receive further details about what to prepare for the auditions at the time of reservation.

Musicians auditioning for the PSO should be capable of performing at a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 7, and be available during the performance season to practice their individual part and attend rehearsals with the orchestra to present a series of exciting concerts.

The PSO’s soon-to-be-announced 2017/18 concert season will run from November 2017 through May 2018.

A non-profit charity, the PSO has been a cultural cornerstone of the Peterborough community for 50 years. It has a reputation as one of the finest community-based orchestras in Canada. The PSO champions the cause of orchestral music in Peterborough and the surrounding areas.

It envisions a community united by a love of orchestral music from many eras and genres, and pursues this vision through concerts, youth outreach and partnering with other local organizations.

PSO musicians are the heart of the organization and are essential to its success. Currently, the PSO consists of 40 volunteer musicians and professional string section leaders.

They enjoy the camaraderie of the group, the chance to develop their musical talents in an ensemble atmosphere, and the challenge and thrill of playing great music together on the Peterborough stage for a dedicated and supportive audience base.

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

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

Peterborough’s Seeds of Change announced today (June 26) it will no longer have any paid staff as of July.

The non-profit group located in downtown Peterborough has joined the growing list of small, community-based organizations that have not been able to secure a stable financial base.

The organization, which began as a United Church Outreach project in 2011, received a three-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that enabled it to expand and hire staff.

However, the grant ended this year and — despite contributions from the United Church, the City of Peterborough, and others — the organization does not have sufficient funds to support staff after June. Staff contracts will expire when their terms are over on June 30, 2017.

The Stage Cafe, which just wrapped up its 10th season, is a non-profit monthly event at Seeds of Change focused primarily on giving new musicians and singer/songwriters a professional forum to fine-tune their craft. (Photo: Stage Cafe)
The Stage Cafe, which just wrapped up its 10th season, is a non-profit monthly event at Seeds of Change focused primarily on giving new musicians and singer/songwriters a professional forum to fine-tune their craft. (Photo: Stage Cafe)

Sponsor Emmanuel United Church intends to carry on the work of Seeds of Change as much as possible by relying on volunteers. If you are interested in helping, contact the church office at 705-742-4162 to speak to a volunteer co-ordinator. Community groups who wish to discuss rental of space will also be served by the church office.

Seeds of Change describes itself as “a place to gather and grow the seeds of community resilience and transformation in Peterborough”, partnering with organizations such as Emmanuel United Church and with neighbours and community groups to cultivate social justice, spirituality, and artistic expression.

It is known as a place where groups and organizations can hold their workshops (Stage Cafe presents its concerts there). The organization also provides a community garden and offers community meals.

The Muscle Bone, Mind Body class at Seeds of Change Peterborough (Photo: Seeds of Change)
The Muscle Bone, Mind Body class at Seeds of Change Peterborough (Photo: Seeds of Change)

Seeds of Change received a Sustainable Peterborough Award in 2016, recognizing the organization’s efforts to reduce social isolation while improving physical health, nutrition, and mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

For more information about Seeds of Change and to donate, visit www.seedsofchangeptbo.org.

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