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Megan Gallant
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Megan Gallant is an adventure lover who holds an M.A. in Critical and Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire. Her favourite place to be is near the water and between the pines in her worn-out hammock, reading true crime, drinking coffee, and cuddling her adorable goldendoodle.
Since 2012, Tracey Randall has been the general manager of Peterborough Musicfest, Canada's longest-running free outdoor music series, but her roots to the festival dates back to 1987 when she worked the first year of the Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights as a student. Now, ahead of Musicfest's 37th season, the board of directors have given her a title change of executive director to better reflect her role in the not-for-profit organization. (Photo: Conor Murphy)

Tracey Randall is now executive director of Peterborough Musicfest

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Previously general manager, Randall's new title recognizes her leadership of the not-for-profit organization over the past 12 years.
Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre is hosting a community gathering on June 9, 2024 at the Peterborough Museum and Archives where people can share their memories and stories of "Farmerettes" — the young women who stepped up to keep farms running during World War II when young men were overseas fighting. The "Memories of Farmerettes" event is taking place in advance of 4th Line Theatre's world premiere producution of "Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes," based on the book by Bonnie Sitter and Shirleyan English. Pictured are Farmerettes harvesting peppermint plants on the Sitter family farm in Thedford, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Bonnie Sitter)

4th Line Theatre invites community to share stories and memories of WWII Farmerettes at...

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Community gathering at Peterborough Museum & Archives is in advance of world-premiere play about the little-known chapter of Ontario's history,
On June 6, 2024, Peterborough book lover Teresa Kerr is kicking off another summer of Thursday mornings spent at the Silver Bean Cafe in Millennium Park leading "Story Time with Mrs. T". Since 2015, the literacy advocate has been inviting children and adults of all ages to gather and listen to her engaging storytelling. (Photo: Silver Bean Cafe / Facebook)

Peterborough’s Mrs. T to return to Silver Bean Café the summer to share her...

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A lifelong book lover, Teresa Kerr kicks off another season of 'Story Time with Mrs. T' at the waterfront cafe on June 6.
Shelridge Yarns from Elliot Lake, which offers hand-dyed yarns in a variety of bases and hues, will be one of more than 90 vendors in attendance at the Kawartha Yarn and Fibre Festival on June 8, 2024 at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the space will be filled with small businesses from across Ontario and beyond selling hand-dyed yarns, wools, patterns, handmade bags and accessories, and more, while fibre artists will lead classes on felting, sweater knitting, and colour combinations. (Photo: Shelridge Yarns / Facebook)

Kawartha Yarn and Fibre Festival returns to Fenelon Falls on Worldwide Knit in Public...

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Held June 8 at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre, the annual event features more than 90 vendors from across Ontario and beyond.
Originally built in 1834, the Milburn House at Lang Pioneer Village Museum is one of more than 30 historic buildings located in the picturesque living history museum in Keene. The museum is kicking off its summer season on Sunday, June 16 with the 27th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show, one of many special events taking place this year. (Photo: Elizabeth King)

Know Your Locals: Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene brings history to life

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Peterborough County's 19th-century pioneer village is launching its summer season on June 16 with the 27th annual Father's Day Smoke and Steam Show.
Peterborough drag performer Betty Baker leading a drag bingo event as part of the 2023 Trent Hills Pride celebrations. Drag Queen Bingo is returning to Trent Hills as one of many Pride Month celebrations in June across the Kawarthas, celebrating the inclusion and diversity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. (Photo: Trent Hills Pride)

Celebrating Pride Month in the Kawarthas this June

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From a film night in Haliburton to a parade in Cobourg, the region is gearing up for a colourful Pride Month.
Internationally renowned Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be a special guest at the Eye2Eye International Film Festival, which runs from June 7 to 9, 2024 at Cobourg's Victoria Hall with the theme "Secrets in Film." The award-winning director will participate in a film talk following the screening of his film "Seven Veils," which premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Photo: Nick Kozak for The Toronto Star)

Northumberland’s Eye2Eye International Film Festival returns to Cobourg June 7 to 9

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Festival features 12 films, emerging filmmaker showcases, and film talks including with renowned Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan.
Running for more than 20 years, the Safe Nights for Pets (SNooPy) Program at the Peterborough Humane Society has supported individuals fleeing domestic violence through boarding and care for pets for up to 30 days. With plans to expand the program to support people facing other forms of emergencies, the charitable organization has entered the McDougall Community Contest with the goal of winning up to $5,000 to fund the expansion. Winners are decided by community votes, and voting ends on May 31, 2024. (Photo of Charlie courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society plans to expand ‘SNooPy’ program for pets in need of temporary...

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Originally for individuals fleeing domestic violence, the Safe Nights for Pets Program would also include people facing other forms of emergencies.
Located at Fowlers Corners just outside Peterborough, CraftWorks at the Barn is a unique shopping destination in the Kawarthas where you can buy Canadian-made Mennonite furniture, home décor, giftware, apparel, antiques, gourmet food and baked goods, and more. On Thursdays during the summer, CraftWorks at the Barn is open late for the popular Cruise Night featuring classic car show, live music, and 50/50 draws. (Photo courtesy of CraftWorks at the Barn)

Know Your Locals: CraftWorks at the Barn in Fowlers Corners is a unique shopping...

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The Junkin family business offers Mennonite furniture, home décor, apparel, antiques, food, and much more.
New Stages Theatre Company is presenting a cast of six professional actors to perform a staged reading of David Henry Hwang's Pulitzer Prize finalist play "Yellow Face" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for one night only on June 9, 2024. Pictured (left to right, top and bottom) are Norman Yeung, Colin Doyle, Richard Tse, Tina Jung, M. John Kennedy, and Chloë Dirksen. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Peterborough’s New Stages Theatre Company closes season with Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘Yellow Face’

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Staged reading of David Henry Hwang's fast-paced provocative comedy takes place for one night only at the Market Hall on June 9.
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