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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.
Lakefield's newest gallery Ecco Gallery and Studios at 46A Queen Street is opening on November 10, 2023. The inaugural exhibit will feature local Lakefield artists working in a range of mediums and styles, including gallery co-founder Kay Gregg and gallery owner and artist Giuseppina "Pina" Romano who is soon moving into the region from Richmond Hill. Pictured is Gregg's work "Rowena" (48x30, mixed media collage on canvas) which will be on display. (Photo courtesy of Kay Gregg)

Local artist Kay Gregg opening new Ecco Gallery and Studios in Lakefield

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The Lakefield-based visual artist along with gallery owner Pina Romano are hosting an opening celebration on November 10 with an inaugural exhibit featuring local artists.
The Salvation Army Peterborough is offering a Christmas Assistance Program to provide food and toys to family who are in need this holiday season. Appointments can be made to visit the Salvation Army Temple at 219 Simcoe between November 20 and December 15 for a grocery store gift card and a toy selection for children and youth. The Salvation Army is now accepting donations for the toy shop. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Peterborough)

Salvation Army Peterborough’s Christmas Assistance Program gives food and toys to families in need

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Non-profit organization is seeking toy donations and is also raising funds through its 'Hope for All Seasons' campaign.
Christy Haldane with some of her work at Lakefield's English Potter & Co. She is one of four artisans at the shop, alongside Emerance Baker of Stoney Lake Textiles, Gail West of the English Potter, and Jim Riches of FriendLilySHOP. On November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the English Potter is hosting a fall open house with giveaways, refreshments, and the opportunity to discuss commission pieces. (Photo courtesy of Christy Haldane)

Christy Haldane combines craft and fine art to create one-of-a-kind glass and stone sculptures

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The Peterborough-based artist will be at the fall open house at Lakefield's The English Potter & Co. on November 4.
A detail of an artwork by Maria Calista, one of the voice actors in "Windblood," a new audio drama for kids written and produced by Michelle Strutzenberger. The six-episode fantasy mystery adventure story will be available on podcast streaming services including Audible and Spotify beginning November 3, 2023, with a new episode released very two months. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Strutzenberger)

New kids’ audio drama ‘Windblood’ features a cast of Peterborough debut voice actors

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The first of the six-episode fantasy mystery adventure story written and produced by Michelle Strutzenberger will be released November 3.
Artist Jeffrey Macklin was one of four local artists chosen for phase one of the City of Peterborough's public art project Indoor-Outdoor, which integrates artwork into city facilities and buildings. His "Foray" (2022, mixed media on plywood, 48x48in) is now one of the first things visitors see when stepping into the Kinsman Civic Centre. A relief (letterpress) printer, mixed media artist, and freelance graphic designer who owns and operates Jackson Creek Press, Macklin is also an advocate for the arts often hosts workshops and classes out of Peterborough's many supportive spaces, and organizes events for local artists like Focus Fair. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Jeffrey Macklin encourages a community of artists supporting artists in Peterborough

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The graphic designer, print maker, and mixed media artist is organizing the Focus Fair for local artists at the Theatre on King on December 9 and 10.
The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group hosts a bi-annual volunteer clean-up of Ashburnham Memorial Park, best known to locals for Armour Hill, in spring following tobogganing season and in November in advance of Remembrance Day. The group is hosting this year's "before the snow flies" fall clean up on November 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. (Photo courtesy of Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group)

Stewardship group seeking volunteers for clean-up of Peterborough’s Armour Hill on November 4

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The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group hosts the bi-annual clean-up every spring and fall to encourage respect for the environmental and historical significance of the park.
When Peterborough resident Ashley Webster was facing mental health challenges following an ADHD diagnosis at 36 years old, she turned to gardening as her therapy. Now with the launch of her business Braidwood Blooms, Webster is using social media to share tips for beginner gardening while also sharing stories about mental health. She has also launched an online store with products aimed to support individual mental health while donating to mental health initiatives in the community. Braidwood Blooms will be selling cut flowers in the spring and summer of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Webster)

Mental health care is at the forefront of Peterborough’s Braidwood Blooms

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Owner Ashley Webster has combined her passion for gardening with the goal to create conversation and community support around mental health.
The second annual Cancer Takedown fundraiser, hosted by Linda Kash and Megan Murphy, takes place on November 9, 2023 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. The intimate and uplifting evening features live music, surprises, and stories shared by those touched by cancer. All proceeds from the event will support cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Supplied graphic)

November’s ‘Cancer Takedown’ at Peterborough’s Market Hall is a spirit-raiser for anyone touched by...

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Linda Kash and Megan Murphy are hosting November 9 event to raise funds for cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Peterborough multidisciplinary artist Kate Story is bringing her one-person show "Anxiety" back to the stage for one night at The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough on October 29, 2023. The performance will be broadcast live to air on Trent Radio at 92.7 CFFF FM to kick off the Radio from the Stage initiative. Story debuted the production at the theatre last year and recently performed it at the Festival for New Dance in her hometown of St. John's, Newfoundland. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

For Peterborough multidisciplinary artist Kate Story, home is where the art is

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Under her new title as executive director of The Theatre on King, the artist is performing her one-person show 'Anxiety' for Trent Radio's Radio from the Stage on October 29.
David Geene as Paradiso Inn owner Andre and Laine Williams as Jillian, one half of an urban couple who decide to stay at the northern Ontario inn which isn't exactly as advertised. Written by Peterborough's own Hugh MacMillan, "Paradiso Inn" will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)

Peterborough Theatre Guild premieres ‘Paradiso Inn’ by Peterborough playwright Hugh MacMillan in November

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Inspirational comedy about second chances found at a run-down inn in northern Ontario runs from November 3 to 18.
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