Boiling Over’s Coffee Vault in Linday and Kyoto Coffee in Peterborough are participating in Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group's second annual "Common Kindness Day" on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. The insurance company is pre-paying for 1,000 free coffees or teas across Ontario, asking customers who receive a free beverage to "pay it forward" by pre-paying for another customer's coffee or tea. (Photo: Kyoto Coffee / Twitter)
You can get a free coffee (or tea) in Lindsay and Peterborough when Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group’s “Common Kindness Day” event returns on Wednesday, January 10th — and the chance to make someone else’s day brighter.
Boiling Over’s Coffee Vault (148 Kent St W. Lindsay) and Kyoto Coffee (2621 Lakefield Rd., Peterborough) will be offering 100 free coffees or teas to the first patrons through their doors.
The complimentary beverage comes with just one simple request: to pay the kindness forward by buying someone else a coffee or tea, creating a ripple effect.
The Commonwell will be pre-paying for a total of 1,000 coffees in nine communities across Ontario: Lindsay, Peterborough, Perth, Barrie, Belleville, Alexandria, Midland, Whitby, Ottawa, and Stittsville.
Kyoto Coffee owner Tracy Cosburn with Stu Harrison at last year’s Common Kindness Day. (Photo: Kyoto Coffee / Twitter)
The insurance company first launched Common Kindness Day — and the ‘pay it forward’ coffee event — in January 2017 as a way to bolster community spirit.
After the first event, The Commonwell president and CEO Tim Schauf said the response was overwhelming and “far exceeded our wildest expectations.”
“The ‘pay it forward’ donations from generous locals kept the free coffee pouring for several days, so much so that Common Kindness Day became a week-long celebration,” Schauf said.
Last year, 90 customers of Boiling Over’s Coffee Vault in Lindsay received a free coffee and paid for 82 coffees for other customers. In Peterborough, 30 customers received a free coffee and paid for 12 coffees for other customers.
The most generous community was Belleville, where 106 customers received a free coffee and paid for 101 coffees for other customers.
Gail Moorhouse has been appointed interim executive director at Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)
The Board of Directors at Community Futures Peterborough has announced that Gail Moorhouse has been appointed as the economic organization’s interim executive director.
Moorhouse is replacing Jeff Day who announced his resignation in December.
Moorhouse was a member of the Community Futures Peterborough board, but has resigned from her position from the board during this interim appointment. She has more than 20 years experience in various sales, management, training and marketing roles. She currently runs her own business in Ennismore and has previously held positions with Microsoft, HP, and Catalyst Finance.
“We are confident Gail is the best person to lead the organization through this transition and maintain stability for our clients during this time,” says Board Chair Peter Gaffney.
“In addition to her successful career, her service on the Board provides her with the skills, knowledge and experience to oversee the organization during this transitory period.”
Community Futures Peterborough is recruiting a permanent Executive Director. The job description is available at communityfuturespeterborough.ca.
Gail Moorhouse (middle) replaces Jeff Day (left), who announced his resignation from the executive director position in December. Also pictured is former board member Kim Appleton.
Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health with Peterborough Public Health, has declared a community-wide influenza outbreak in Peterborough due to a recent increase in the number of confirmed local cases.
“We now have influenza outbreaks at four long-term care homes in our area and have seen an increased number of patients presenting at the PRHC Emergency Department with influenza-like illness,” Dr. Salvaterra says.
“We have been seeing an increase in influenza cases ever since the Christmas holiday began and now we have enough evidence to believe there is widespread transmission occurring.”
Dr. Salvaterra says people who have had a flu shot are at less risk of being infected.
“There is no reason to believe that this year’s vaccine is not a strong match with circulating strains,” she explains.
All of the long-term care homes affected by the outbreak have instructed staff who did not get the flu shot to take antiviral medication.
“Antivirals can be effective as a second-line treatment to prevent influenza spread when outbreaks occur or to treat an influenza infection, if used early,” Dr. Salvaterra says. “Hopefully, most caregivers have been immunized but, if not, antivirals, masks and good hand washing can help protect those who are vulnerable.”
Most healthy individuals are able to weather the virus and will not require a visit to the doctor. For those who are feeling unwell, Dr. Salvaterra recommends they stay home to avoid spreading the virus.
People with compromised immune systems, other chronic diseases, or even a healthy woman in her last trimester of pregnancy are at greater risk of hospitalization and death from influenza. Anyone who has symptoms of influenza and risk factors for severe illness or complications should seek medical care as soon as possible.
“Physicians and nurse practitioners are prescribing antivirals for patients who might benefit from them,” Dr. Salvaterra says. “But this needs to be done within the first 24 to 48 hours of the illness.”
Elmhirst's Resort in Keene launches its winter live music series on Saturday afternoons with old-time music from Lotus Wight on January 6th at the Wild Blue Yonder Pub. (Photo: Lotus Wight)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, January 4 to Wednesday, January 10.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
This painting, part of the series 'Garden of Earthly Delights' by artist Peter Barron. will be on display this month at Evans Contemporary in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
This January, we see a lot of bright abstract shows happening throughout the area, at the Art Gallery of Bancroft, Evans Contemporary, and Black Honey. A couple of shows in the spirit of the open studio, featuring artists at work, can be found at Star X and Coeur Nouveau, and one never knows what other nearby studios may open their doors on the evening of the Friday, January 5th.
A soiree on the same evening at Meta 4 Gallery will be happening, highlighting work done by students and instructors in their studio throughout the year, and Watson & Lou will be open late with refreshments as well.
There are a series of interesting workshops coming up at the Arts and Heritage Centre — who are currently accepting donations of recyclable goods to be made into masks, costumes, and massive puppets! Artspace presents ‘hochelaga rock’ by Hanna Claus, an interesting new take on an historic monument.
Hanna Claus reminds us that some histories we will not find written in history books.
In this show, we are looking into the story of the Iroquois village encountered by Jaques Cousteau in 1535, which is commemorated by Hochelaga Rock. This story is but one side of history, and this commemoration but one way of remembering. Claus’s ‘hochelaga rock’ draws attention to this fact, and makes room for indigenous voices and world views outside the western structures of chronology and record.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 12th from 7 until 9 p.m., with the artist in attendance. An artist’s talk will be held the following day at Artspace at 1 p.m.
Artspace is an accessible space located at 378 Aylmer Street in downtown Peterborough. Regular hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Parking is available in the municipal lot on Hunter Street between Aylmer and George. For more information, call 705-748-3883 or visit artspace-arc.org.
The Arts and Heritage Centre invites you to participate in ‘Animating Warkworth by Night’
An amazing giant owl puppet! Large scale puppets like this one will be created in ‘Animating Warkworth by Night’ a series of workshops to be held at the Arts and Heritage Centre in Warkworth. (Photo courtesy of Ah!)
The Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth will be hosting a series of mask, costume and puppet-making workshops beginning on Saturday, January 27th and continuing through February into early March. These fun workshops will be overseen by costume designers and artists as participants create epic masks, costumes, and giant puppets!
The Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth is currently seeking donations of recycled materials they can use from their winter workshops. (Graphic courtesy of the Ah!)
The centre is currently seeking donations of materials they can reuse such as CDs, cardboard tubing, fabric, newspaper, shredded paper, flowers, feathers, beads, clean pop bottles, and coils of wire.
These items can be dropped in boxes located outside the Arts and Heritage Centre, located at 35 Church St. in Warkworth.
The workshop series ‘Animating Warkworth by Night’ will culminate in a showing at the Maple Syrup Festival in March and the main event this summer: parading them through town as part of Warkworth’s second annual ‘Warkworth by Night Festival’ on Saturday, June 2nd.
More upcoming workshops include dance (Bollywood and Bhangra, Cuban Salsa, International Folk dance, and more) and also lantern making.
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre of Warkworth is located at 35 Church Street in downtown Warkworth. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information about upcoming workshops and fees, visit ahcentre.ca or contact Rebecca Baptista, Arts Administrator, at info@ahcentre.ca or 705-925-4450.
Evans Contemporary presents ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ by Peter Barron
One of Peter Barron’s colourful abstracted paintings from ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’. (Photo courtesy of Evans Contemporary)
This month Evans Contemporary will feature Peterborough-based artist Peter Barron. His brightly coloured abstracted series ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ is definitely eye-catching. Landscapes and figures emerge from bold bright daubs of colour and tangled brushstrokes, creating images both abstract and representational.
First setting up his studio here in Peterborough in the early 1970s, Barron has shown his prints and paintings both nationally and internationally, and also been an active member of his local arts community. These paintings are done in acrylic and oil, on both canvas and panel.
Come out to the opening reception on Friday, January 5th from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. The show will be on display in the gallery until Saturday, January 27th.
‘Your House is on Fire’ by Ann Jaeger, from her show last May at the Arts and Heritage Centre. (Photo courtesy of Ann Jaeger
Ann Jaeger will be taking over Star X for the month of January, working on a new series of work for an upcoming exhibition.
Drop in and see her in action creating her mixed media work, and perhaps gain some insight into her process during the First Friday Art Crawl. A reception will be held on Friday, January 5th, from 6 to 11 p.m.
Star X is located at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West, 3rd floor, in downtown Peterborough. Hours of operation are Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Coeur Nouveau hosts Andrew MacDonald and Sarah Gibeault
Details of some previous textile-based work by Andrew Macdonald (left) and Sarah Gibeault (right).
Artists Sarah Gibeault and Andrew MacDonald will be working in the Coeur Nouveau gallery space for the month of January, giving people an inside look into their artistic processes.
Drop by on Friday January 5th between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to see what they are up to.
Coeur Nouveau is located on the 2nd floor of the Commerce Building at 129-1/2 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough.
Meta4 Gallery presents ‘Studio Soiree’, a tribute to students and instructors
People browsing work from instructors and students at the Studio Soiree at Meta4’s Port Perry location in 2015. Meta4 will be hosting its first Studio Soiree at its Peterborough location on January 5th. (Photo: Meta4 / Facebook)
Showing work from instructors and students over the year as a tribute to work done in their own studio, Meta4 will open its doors on the night of Friday. January 5th from 6 until 11 p.m.
Drop by for some light refreshments, mingle, and see what people have been up to in the studio.
Also, if you register for classes before January 12th, you will receive a $10 discount!
META4 Gallery is located at 164 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough. For more information, e-mail ptbo@meta4gallery.ca, call 705-874-9444, or visit www.meta4gallery.ca.
Black Honey features Robert Atyeo
One of Robert Atyeo’s abstract paintings from his ‘Path’ series currently on display at Black Honey. (Photo courtesy of Robert Atyeo)
The visual art of Robert Atyeo, who is known to many as a musician, will be on display this month at Black Honey.
Drop in for a coffee and check out these colourful pieces. The show continues through January into February, and a reception for the show will be held on Friday, February 2nd, as part of the February First Friday Art Crawl.
Black Honey is located at 217 Hunter St. West in downtown Peterborough. Find them online at www.blackhoneycafe.ca.
Art Gallery of Bancroft presents ‘Flow’ by Freddie Towe
An abstract painting by Freddie Towe, part of her show ‘Flow’ currently on display at the Art Gallery of Bancroft. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Bancroft)
This show by mixed-media artist Freddie Towe will be on display at the Art Gallery of Bancroft for the month of January, with the final day of the show being Saturday, January 27th.
Towe has been working with various art forms for the past three decades, beginning with video and film, then assemblage and sculpture, and eventually painting.
In 2015, Towe moved to the Bancroft area where she set up her studio. She shows her work at A Place For the Arts and Bridge Street.
“My work often speaks to my need for connection and of what can be discarded or over looked,” Towe says. “I work in this metaphor to find connection. The work contains figures, architecture, interiors, exteriors, urban, rural and extra-terrestrial landscapes central to my imagination. It talks about how lives can seem random, serendipitous, fitting together in only place and time.”
Drop by and see Towe’s latest abstract paintings at the Art Gallery of Bancroft.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint Avenue in Bancroft. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, visit www.artgallerybancroft.ca.
GreenUP's Jenn McCallum cycling to work in the winter. Winter weather can be chilly and windy, but why not try ditching the car and choosing a more healthy and active way to get to work? You can also save a lot of money by choosing active transportation instead of driving. (Photo: GreenUP)
The year 2018 has arrived and, with the promise of a full New Year ahead, many of us pause to think about our lifestyles, spending, and health.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jenn McCallum, GreenUP Water Programs Coordinator.
If you are considering making some positive changes this year, check out these eight money-saving and green New Year’s resolutions from our staff here at GreenUP.
These suggestions will help you to save money on household expenses and reduce waste and energy consumption.
1. Use salt responsibly on roads and walkways
At this time of year, we need traction on our roadways to avoid slips and falls. However, using road salt — especially to excess — has negative implications for our waterways and wildlife, eats away at our footwear and clothing, and harms dogs’ and cats’ paws.
Using road salt only when required and using it conservatively reduces your impact on the environment and reduces the amount of salt you need to purchase.
You may also consider purchasing Swish Clean and Green Ice Melter, which is a more responsible alternative to conventional road salt and is available from the GreenUP Store.
2. Lug a mug
Bring your own travel mug to buy your coffee or tea: you will save money and help the environment.
“Both Tim Hortons and Starbucks offer a 10 cent discount if you bring your own mug,” says GreenUP’s environmental educator Glen Caradus says.
“That might not seem like much, but if you’re a regular coffee drinker the savings can add up fast. In 2016, Canadians threw away over 1.5 billion disposable cups, which is a big cost to our environment.”
3. Avoid idling your car
Modern cars only need about 30 seconds to warm up in the winter. That means that there is no need to warm up your car any longer than that.
Reduce your spending on gas and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by only turning on your car when you need it — and avoid the drive-through.
When it is -15°C or colder, a more cost-effective and greener alternative is to plug in your car’s block heater overnight. Not only does this make your car easier to start in the cold weather, but a warmer engine will heat the air in the car more quickly.
Idling your car when you are inside can also attract theft, which has expensive and time-consuming implications.
4. Ride a bike or walk to work, or take transit
In the winter, this is a tough one, because the weather can be chilly and windy and not that appealing for walking or bike riding. However, you can save a lot of money by choosing active transportation instead of driving.
“It costs about $0.58 per kilometre to operate a car compared to $0.06 per kilometre to bike, and walking is free,” according to GreenUP’s Transportation and Urban Design Coordinator Jaime Akiyama:
Be sure to consider the cost of operating a car plus the added parking costs. Walking or cycling will save you money and provide you with some of the daily physical activity that you need.
5. Buy dry goods in bulk
To save money and reduce packaging and waste, bring your own jars or containers to a bulk food store and buy your dry goods in bulk.
Using jars also prevents pests from getting into your food, such as mice or moths.
But be sure to only purchase what you need in bulk because, if you really want to save money, it is important to avoid food waste.
6. Use a power bar and turn it off when not in use
At home or at work, remember that any plugged-in lamps, computers, and kitchen appliances are still using “phantom power”, which means they are still drawing small amounts of energy from your electrical outlets.
To save money on your electricity bill and to reduce your energy consumption, plug your appliances into a power bar and switch it off when not in use.
Or use power bars with built-in timers that can shut off automatically during times when you’re not using them.
7. Turn off lights when not in use
Turning off lights will save you money because this will help reduce your energy usage.
When you leave a room, simply turn off the light to cut your costs.
If you frequently forget to turn lights off, you may also want to install automated lights that shut off automatically for you.
8. Install and use a programmable thermostat
To reduce your heating costs, set your programmable thermostat so that your home is cooler while you are sleeping or while you’re at work.
For every 1°C that you reduce your heat by over a seven-hour period, you will save one per cent on your energy bill.
Heating and cooling your home accounts for about 65 per cent of your energy bill, so you can easily save $100 a year by using your heating and cooling systems more efficiently.
Give one or more of these New Year’s resolutions a try to save money and to make your lifestyle in 2018 greener and cleaner.
Have a happy, healthy, economical, and green New Year from all the staff at GreenUP!
Jenn McCallum is the Water Programs Coordinator at GreenUP. For more information about her programs, contact her at 705745-3238 ext. 208 or by email at jenn.mccallum@greenup.on.ca.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of southern Ontario, including the Kawarthas, forecasting another cold snap from late Thursday (January 4) through Saturday (January 6).
A bitterly cold northwesterly flow will develop over southern Ontario on Thursday, producing extreme cold of -30°C in many areas on Thursday night into Friday, and again on Friday night into Saturday.
Daytime temperatures on Friday and Saturday are expected to reach a high of -20°C in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland and -22°C in Haliburton and Hastings.
The cold snap will end by Sunday as a southwesterly flow develops.
Due to the extreme cold, the One Roof Community Centre at 99 Brock Street in Peterborough will extend its hours of service from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. until Saturday, January 6th.
Emergency shelters in Peterborough are open and available to those who require emergency overnight shelter:
Brock Mission Men’s Shelter (120 Murray Street 705-748-4766)
Cameron House Women’s Shelter (739 Chemong Road 705-748-4766)
YES Shelter Youth and Families (196 Brock Street 705-748-3851)
Warming Room Safe Overnight Space (175 Murray 705-868-9276)
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through Social Services by calling 705-740-6222.
The award-winning Bears' Lair Entrepreneurial Competition returns in 2018 with an orientation session on January 16th. Pictured are the 2017 winners, sunglasses manufacturer Loch and medical technology company Lab Improvements. (Photo: Samantha Moss)
This week, we feature the return of the award-winning Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition, federal and provincial funding for a project to studying freight rail along the Peterborough-Toronto-Havelock-Blue Mountain rail corridor, the reopening of Natas Café in downtown Peterborough, and nominations for the Northumberland 2017 Business Achievement Awards.
We also highlight business events this month from the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Network of Peterborough, Peterborough DBIA, the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and more.
The annual Bears’ Lair entrepreneurial competition is hosting an orientation session at the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George St., Peterborough) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16th.
The purpose of the session is to answer questions about how to apply for the next competition, which opens on January 16th. The deadline for applications will be March 2nd, with a showcase of semi-finalists taking place on February 27th, where local judges will select the six finalists. The final pitch will take place on April 10th at The Venue in downtown Peterborough.
Last October, Bears’ Lair received the prestigious Community Economic Development Award of Excellence at Community Futures Ontario’s 24th Annual Conference.
Federal and provincial governments fund project to analyze Peterborough-Toronto freight rail
The Peterborough-Toronto Freight Rail Analysis project will examinethe benefits and impacts associated with enabling increased freight rail capacity along the Peterborough-Toronto-Havelock-Blue Mountain rail corridor.
On December 21st, Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryma Monsef and Peterborough MPP Jeaf Leal announced a joint federal-provincial investment into the Peterborough-Toronto Freight Rail Analysis project.
The project will define freight infrastructure requirements and outline the projected economic impact of potential future freight rail improvements along the Peterborough-Toronto-Havelock-Blue Mountain rail corridor. Specifically, the project will evaluate the benefits and impacts associated with enabling increased freight rail capacity along the corridor.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are each providing up to $65,000 towards this project, for which some economic and engineering work has already been completed.
Natas Café reopens after November fire in downtown Peterborough
Natas Café co-owner Steve Francis after reopening his popular café in downtown Peterborough on December 22. (Photo: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)
Natas Café in downtown Peterborough reopened on Friday, December 22nd, exactly five weeks after suffering damage as a result of a fire in an adjacent building.
The fire on November 16th began on the roof of 370-374 George Street North, a building that housed soap store Simple and Ash Nayler Photography on the second floor. While firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building, the adjacent Natas Café suffered serious water damage.
The cost of repairs was covered by insurance, which also allowed the café to continue to pay staff during the five weeks the popular destination was closed for business.
Simple and Ash Naylor Photography, the other two businesses affected by the first, have also reopened in alternate locations, with Simple selling products over the holidays from a temporary kiosk at Peterborough Square.
Natas Café is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.natascafe.com.
January 5th deadline for nominations for Northumberland 2017 Business Achievement Awards
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg are seeking nominations for outstanding business achievement in nine categories (Business & Consumer Services, Communications & Technology, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing & Agribusiness, Non-Profit Sector, Retail Trade Sector, Skilled Trades Sector, and New Start Up).
To qualify, a business must receive three independent nominations and operate within the Town of Cobourg, the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, or Hamilton Township. With the exception of the New Start Up category, a business must have been operating for at least two years.
Nominations close on Friday, January 5, 2018, with the Awards Presentation Ceremony taking place on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre.
For more information and to submit a nomination online, visit the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce at nccofc.ca/form/view/10851.
Peterborough Chamber breakfast meeting, PBX, and Lunch Box Learning in January
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting three events in January.
First up on Tuesday, January 9th is the Chamber AM breakfast meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Carousel Restaurant (116 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough), featuring guest speaker Gwyneth James of Cody & James CPAs Professional Corporation. She will be speaking on the topic of Bill 148.
Later the same day is the Peterborough Business Exchange (PBX) networking event taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Community Care Peterborough (185 Hunter St. E., Peterborough).
Both events are free (you pay for what you order at the breakfast event) and are open to Chamber members or those considering Chamber membership.
The next Lunch Box Learning session takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17th at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce boardroom (175 George St. N., Peterborough). Toby McLeod of Stradegy.ca will speak on the topic “Website Roadmap: Learn how to turn your website into a business asset that makes you money, instead of costing you money and opportunities”.
The session is open to Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough.
Peterborough County Cattlemen AGM on January 9
Peterborough County Cattlemen is holding its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9th at the Douro Community Centre (2893 Highway 28 and County Road 4, Douro).
To vote or stand for office, beef farmers must have paid check-off in 2017. All resolutions must be delivered to President Dave Cavanagh prior to the beginning of the meeting.
For more information, contact Dave Cavanagh at 705-740-5212 or a Cattlemen’s Director.
Women’s Business Network of Peterborough Annual Member Tradeshow and Workshops on January 10
The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) is hosting its annual member tradeshow and workshops at Highland Park Funeral Centre (2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough) on Wednesday, January 10th.
In addition to a showcase of businesses and organizations of WBN members, the event features two workshops related to human resources: “Diverse Hiring” by Lori McKee and “Developing High Performing Teams” by Colleen Carruthers.
Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. WBN members can register at www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.
Trent University at Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area Breakfast Network on January 17
Julie Davis and Alison Scholl of Trent Unversity’s External Relations and Advancement will speak at the monthly Peterborough DBIA Breakfast Network on January 17. (Photos: Julie Davis / Alison Scholl, Twitter)
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will be hosting two speakers from Trent University at the monthly DBIA Breakfast Network on Wednesday, January 17th.
Julie Davis, Vice-President of External Relations, and Alison Scholl, Advancement Community Relations Officer, will be speaking at the event, which takes place at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the guest speakers at 8 a.m. Tickets are $5 at the door, and the event is open to everyone.
Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Business After Hours Lakefield Health and Wellness Hop on January 23
Robyn Jenkins and Evelyne Derkindren of The Robyn’s Nest Photography Company & Beauty Boutique in Lakefield, one of three businesses participating in the Business After Hours Lakefield Health and Wellness Hop.
Members of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will be visiting three Lakefield businesses on Tuesday, January 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. to learn tips and tricks for wellness in the new year.
The Business After Hours Lakefield Health and Wellness Hop takes place at Salon Sorella & Day Spa, Robyn’s Nest Photography & Beauty, and Cuddles for Cancer.
Launch & Learn at Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre in Cobourg on February 7
Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre is offering a “Launch & Learn” session about corporate and wellness day retreats offered at the farm on February 7. (Photo: Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre / Instagram)
Headwaters Community Farm & Education Centre (3517 Rowe Rd, Cobourg) is hosting a “Launch & Learn” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7th.
Owners Linda and Tony Armstrong are inviting representatives from organizations to find out more about corporate and wellness day retreats offered at the farm, which is located 10 minutes north of Highway 401 between Port Hope and Cobourg.
The preview includes a sampling of Headwaters’ food and mocktails, a tour of their activity and meeting facilities, a presentation about what the centre has to offer, and a choice of three sample workshops.
To reserve your complimentary spot, email info@headwatersfarm.ca by Wednesday, January 31st.
Ivory Kathaleen Curwin with her parents Chris Curwin and Sabina Perez. Ivory, who entered the world at 10:54 a.m. on January 1st, was the first baby born in the Kawarthas in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Curwin family)
The area’s first baby of 2018 was born on New Year’s Day at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to a couple from Port Hope.
Sabina Perez and Chris Curwin welcomed their baby girl into the world at 10:54 a.m. on Monday, January 1st.
Ivory Kathaleen Curwin weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and measured 21 inches long.
The couple arrived at PRHC at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning, and Ivory was delivered around six hours later with the support of a midwife.
Chris, a native of Peterborough, said the couple had chosen to deliver at PRHC and that the experience was an extremely positive one for them. The family of three had now returned to their home in Port Hope.
Emrys Gustav Green with his mom Rebecca Green at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. (Photo: Ross Memorial Hospital)
Coming in a close second is baby boy Emrys Gustav Green, born to Rebecca Green of Lindsay at Ross Memorial Hospital Kawartha Lakes on 6:14 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Rebecca wasn’t expecting Emrys to arrive until January 11th. He weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces.
Emrys’ name is derived from Celtic/Welsh origins and means “immortal”.
“I know he’s not immortal, but I didn’t think I could have children, so it seems appropriate,” said Rebecca, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — a genetic disorder that affects her connective tissues.
Emrys’ middle name is Gustav, which is a variation of Rebecca’s late father’s name.
Including the 2017 concert proceeds and a donation from Wild Rock Outfitters, the annual In From The Cold Christmas concert has now raised over $126,000 for youth and families since 2000. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)
Organizer John Hoffman reports that In From The Cold raised a total of $16,183.36 for YES Shelter for Youth and Families in 2017.
The proceeds include $10,985.36 from two sold-out concert performances at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough on December 8th and 9th.
As part of its celebrations of 25 years in business, Wild Rock Outfitters raised another $5,243 at a special event on November 29th that featured Olympic cyclist Emily Batty. Wild Rock donated the proceeds to In From The Cold for YES Shelter for Youth and Families.
With the 2017 proceeds, In From The Cold has now raised over $126,000 for youth and families since 2000.
The funds will go to support services and programs at YES Shelter for Youth and Families, including temporary housing for homeless youth and families, educational and employment programs, and a food cupboard.
Wild Rock Outfitters will also be supporting YES Shelter for Youth and Families with a special VIP screening of the 2018 Best of Banff Mountain Film Festival on Monday, January 15th at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. All proceed from the screening will be going to YES.
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