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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.
This year's East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale will be held rain or shine on May 11, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a vast selection of toys, DVDs and books, clothing, furniture, knickknacks and more spread across more than 90 homes in Peterborough's East City. Now in its fourth year, the community yard sale is an opportunity to connect with neighbours while contributing to local fundraising initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Bonner)

More than 90 homes to be included in Peterborough’s East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale

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Now in its fourth year, the community yard sale is returning on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
An 1874 engraving published in The Illustrated London News shows Irish emigrants preparing to leave the Queenstown port in County Cork, Ireland for North America. Peterborough actor Elaine Day, who is a descendant of one of the Irish emigrants who came to Upper Canada in 1825 as part of a settlement initiative by Peter Robinson, plays the role of The Descendant in Trent Valley Archives Theatre's inaugural production "Tide of Hope," which takes place in Ireland in 1825 and tells the story of one of the emigrants. The play will be performed for the public on May 15 and 16, 2024 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. (Public domain image)

Descendant of Peter Robinson settler performs in Trent Valley Archives Theatre’s ‘Tide of Hope’

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Elaine Day's ancestor also had a connection to one of the characters in the history play premiering at Peterborough's Market Hall on May 15 and 16.
Clockwise from top left: Nancy Wiskel's Dan Joyce Clothing, Rose Terry's Nectar Co., Alicia Doris's Living Local Marketplace, and Janet McLeod's East City Flower Shop. These four locally owned independent businesses are featuring special promotions, in-store events, exclusive offers, and specialty products leading up to Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12, making it a perfect opportunity to give your Mom some local love. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Know your locals: Love your mom and love local by choosing locally owned businesses...

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Featuring Nancy Wiskel's Dan Joyce Clothing, Rose Terry's Nectar Co., Alicia Doris's Living Local Marketplace, and Janet McLeod's East City Flower Shop.
Staff members at Scotiabank branches in Peterborough have been rallying together in support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" since the non-profit organization launched the event more than a decade ago to raise funds for programs and services for people experiencing gender-based violence. With the event returning on May 24, 2024 after a four-year hiatus, Team Scotia is aiming to raise $2,500 with Scotiabank matching donations up to $15,000. (Photo courtesy of Scotiabank)

Team Scotia to ‘walk a mile’ once again in YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s May 24...

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With Scotiabank matching donations up to $15,000, the team's goal is to raise $2,500 in support of those experiencing gender-based violence.
Founded by local artists Emerance Baker and Christy Haldane, Divine Craft is a new community artists' hub in Lakefield. Named after author Margaret Lawrence's novel "The Diviners", Divine Craft exhibits fine craft, including jewellery, print, design, textiles, and more, from artists across Ontario. The zero-waste gallery will also soon be hosting workshops, selling art supplies, and offering studio space for local emerging artists. (Photo courtesy of Divine Craft)

Lakefield’s Divine Craft is a new gallery, workshop, and studio space focused on fine...

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Founded by artists Christy Haldane and Emerance Baker, the community creative hub will host its grand opening on May 25.
Founded in 2003 by wife-and-husband team Sarah Quick and James Barrett, Globus Theatre has been operating out of the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon since 2006 and wants to ensure it can continue doing so into the future by purchasing and upgrading the building. The local community of theatre patrons have shown their support by donating $1.6 million of the $2.525 million Globus Theatre aims to raise through its "Raising the Barn" capital campaign. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

How community support is building the future of Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre

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The professional theatre company has raised $1.6 million of its $2.525 million goal to purchase and upgrade the Lakeview Arts Barn,
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'.
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