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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.
The Blocks and Blooms event on June 15, 2024 hosted by the Millbrook Cavan Historical Society is a self-guided tour where visitors can learn about historical properties in the area while enjoying abundant gardens and seeing a display of vibrant contemporary and heirloom quilts. Built in 1837, the Ontario or Regency Cottage at 3 Bank Street is likely the oldest surviving house in Millbrook. The preserved one-and-a-half-storey home is one of the heritage properties included in the tour. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Cavan Historical Society)

Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society combines history, gardens, and quilts with return of Blocks...

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This year, the June 15 community event also features 'open door' heritage properties and gardens outside Millbrook.
To nurture Haliburton County's apple-growing legacy and increase awareness of existing apple trees in the region, the new not-for-profit organization Apple Tree Identification Project Haliburton (ATIP Haliburton) is making Haliburton a spring destination with the second annual self-guided Apple Blossom Tour during May and the inaugural All About Apple Trees Symposium on May 16 and 17, 2024. (Photo: Caitlin Dunlop Photography)

New non-profit organization aims to nurture and celebrate Haliburton County’s apple-growing legacy

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During May, ATIP Haliburton is hosting the second annual self-guided Apple Blossom Tour and the inaugural All About Apple Trees Symposium.
Volunteer Peterborough's "Meet Your Match" volunteer fair on May 8, 2024 at the YMCA Peterborough will see 40 community organizations sharing information with prospective volunteers. If you're interested in donating your time and talents to help animals, ElderDog Peterborough, the Peterborough Humane Society, and the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre will be there. (Stock photo)

Volunteer Peterborough to host inaugural ‘Meet Your Match’ fair to connect volunteers with local...

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Complementing the organization's online match-making platform, the drop-in fair is being held on May 8 at the Peterborough YMCA.
The Bancroft-based writers group the Northern Light Writers are celebrating 25 years together with the launch of their latest collection, "The Art of Being Short: A Pocketful of Stories," at the Bancroft Village Playhouse on April 26, 2024. The free-admission event will also include readings from two independent publications from members of the group, "Being" by Gail Manion and "Unfiltered" by Robert Pearson. (Photo: Robert Pearson)

Bancroft writers’ group celebrates 25 years with book launch at Bancroft Village Playhouse

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April 26 launch will feature author readings from the new short story anthology 'The Art of Being Short: A Pocketful of Stories'.
Betty Halman-Plumley is only the fifth female president of the Rotary Club of Peterborough in its 103-year-old history. Between the pressure of being a role model for other women, combined with her role as a division manager with IG Wealth Management and being a mother and grandmother, she knows exactly what it takes to be a leader. (Photo courtesy of Betty Halman-Plumley)

How to be a leader with Peterborough Rotary president Betty Halman-Plumley

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Though it's a big role to fill as only the fifth female president in the club's history, she certainly knows what it takes to be leader.
Helping people reduce their waste, Repair Café Peterborough consists of knowledgeable volunteers who donate their time to sew, repair, and fix everything from electronics to clothing, jewelry, and more. The next Repair Café is being held ahead of Earth Day on April 20, 2024 at Peterborough Square. (Photo: Repair Café Peterborough)

Reduce your waste this Earth Day by stopping into Repair Café Peterborough

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Community gathering invites volunteers to repair electronics, clothing, jewellery, and more on April 20 at Peterborough Square.
Artists (left to right) Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam are collaborating for "NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth" at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg on April 20, 2024. Featuring nature-inspired visual art, film, spoken word, and music, the event is raising funds in support of the Northumberland Land Trust and the A Gift of Trees fundraiser at Ten Villages Cobourg. (Photo: Jordan Hoogendam)

Northumberland multidisciplinary arts show on April 20 to support local environmental initiatives

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'NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth' with Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam will be held at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg.
Peterborough children's author and Open Sky Stories founder Erica Richmond is celebrating the release of the second book in her Pixie series, "Pixie and the Fox," with a launch party and reading on May 10, 2024 at independent bookstore Take Cover Books in Peterborough's East City. The book is illustrated by Peterborough-based artist Brooklin Holbrough. (Photo courtesy of Erica Richmond)

Peterborough children’s author Erica Richmond to launch ‘Pixie and the Fox’ at Take Cover...

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Illustrated by Brooklin Holbrough, second book in 'Pixie' series teaches kids (and adults) about unhealthy relationships.
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle in honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day. Nish Tees owner James Hodgson is selling red T-shirts with a design by Métis-Japanese Canadian artist Mia Ohki. (Photo courtesy of Nish Tees)

Indigenous-led business Nish Tees holding T-shirt fundraiser for Red Dress Day on May 5

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Owner James Hodgson will donates proceeds to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's Crossroads Shelter and Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle.
Peterborough's New Stages Theatre Company is bringing the smash-hit global sensation "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" by rom-com screenplay writers Nora and Delia Ephron to the stage of Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for two performances on the Mother's Day weekend (May 11 and 12, 2024). With a star-studded female cast and directed by Linda Kash, the staged reading is a fundraiser for Camp Kerry and will include door prizes for best-dressed ensembles and an optional tea service before Sunday's matinee performance. (Graphic: New Stages)

Linda Kash directs New Stages Theatre’s staged reading of ‘Love, Loss, and What I...

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Play by rom-com screenwriters Nora and Delia Ephron featuring an all-female cast runs for two performances May 11 and 12 at Peterborough's Market Hall.
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