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The Lakefield Farmers' Market opens for the season on Thursday, May 24. Molly's Acres, a small family farm near Lakefield that grows a variety of lettuces, herbs, seedlings and other produce, will be joining the market for the first time this year. (Photo: Molly's Acres / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 23, 2018

Featuring all-candidates meeting, Lakefield Farmers' Market, Peterborough County Recognition Awards, Fairy And Dragon Festival, Trent-Severn Waterway, and more.
Veteran actor William Colgate stars as Billy Bishop (and 18 other characters) and 16-year-old Cameron Gibson stars as the pianist in the Dot the T Productions production of John MacLachlan Gray and Eric Peterson's iconic Canadian play "Billy Bishop Goes to War", which runs for one performance only on June 12, 2018 at the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre. (Photo: Dot the T Productions)

Iconic Canadian play ‘Billy Bishop Goes to War’ comes to Peterborough

One performance only of award-winning musical play on June 12 at the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre.
On May 15, 2018, Unimin Canada Ltd. donated $100,000 to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation in support of the hospital's regional cancer care programs. Pictured from left to right: Mike Bouchard of Unimin Canada Ltd; Lesley Heighway, President & CEO of PRHC Foundation; Charlotte Forster of Unimin Canada Ltd; Dr. Nancy Martin-Ronson, PRHC Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, and Chief Information Officer; Alex Vanags of Unimin Canada Ltd; and Shane McShane of, Unimin Canada Ltd. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

businessNOW – May 22, 2018

Featuring Unimin Canada hospital donation, Downtown Peterborough Vibrancy Project, Venture13 opening in Cobourg, Leguano opening in Lakefield, and more.
Toronto-based progressive rock band The Divided Line is one of the bands performing at Peterborough LIVE Music Festival's "Mayhem" show at The Red Dog on Saturday, May 26th. The festival runs from May 24 to May 26, 2018. (Photo: Raph Nogal)

Peterborough LIVE returns May 24 to 27 with something for everyone

Fifth annual independent music festival features 90+ acts at 11 venues in downtown Peterborough and more.
Arhitect's rendering of the completed Shorelines Casino Peterborough. (Graphic: Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.

Want a job at Peterborough’s new casino?

Shorelines Casino Peterborough is hosting a job fair on May 24 to fill 150 full- and part-time positions.
The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when many people go camping and open their cottages for the season.

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2018

Holiday hours for 258 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
The inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards will be presented at the sold-out Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts on Friday, May 25th at the McDonnel St. Activity Centre in Peterborough. (Graphic: EC3)

Finalists announced for Peterborough Arts Awards

Inaugural awards will be presented at Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts on May 25.
The Victoria Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of the patio live music season. Marley's Bar & Grill in Buckhorn launches a summer of live music on its patio with Peterborough alt-country singer-songwriter Kayla Howran performing on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth is also hosting live music on its patio with Sonny and Cloudy on Friday and The Donny Wood Band on Saturday. (Photo: Kayla Howran / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – May 17 to 23

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, May 17 to Wednesday, May 23.
Boaters coming through Lock 32 in Bobcaygeon. The Trent-Severn Waterway officially opens for the 2018 season on Friday, May 18 and remains open until mid October. (Photo: Parks Canada / Facebook)

Trent-Severn Waterway opens for 2018 season on Friday

Parks Canada offering free lockage along the waterway on June 24.
The Lakefield Horticultural Society is holding its annual plant sale, featuring high-quality and healthy potted plans grown in member gardens, on the morning of Saturday, May 19th in Lakefield. (Photo: Lakefield Horticultural Society)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 16, 2018

Featuring a provincial all-candidates meeting, Woodview Business After Hours, Lakefield Horticultural Society plant sale, member job postings, and more.

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