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Ice sculpture demonstrations and competitions are one of the many family-friendly events that will be happening around the Township of Selwyn during the 18th annual PolarFest, running from January 31 to February 2, 2025. Other not-to-be missed events happening around the township include a charity hockey game, the Polar Paddle, the new five-kilometre run, and the 45th annual BEL Rotary Polar Plunge. (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township)

Know Your Locals: 18th annual PolarFest brings winter fun to Selwyn Township from January 31 to February 2

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Winter family festival includes ice sculpture competitions, an après ski party, the Polar Paddle, a 5-kilometre run, the Polar Plunge, and much more.
Ben vanVeen and Catherine Hanrahan are Team vanRahan, Sales Representives with Century 21 United Realty serving Peterborough and surrounding communities. Through their innovative "Work Now, Pay Later" program, Team vanRahan offers clients access to a short-term interest-free loan for renovations that will increase a property's value, with clients paying back the loan when Team vanRanhan sells the house (some conditions apply). (Photo courtesy of Team vanRahan)

Know Your Locals: Team vanRahan’s ‘Work Now, Pay Later’ program will help you get top dollar for your home

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Ben vanVeen and Catherine Hanrahan of Century 21 United Realty in Peterborough will pay upfront for renovations that will increase your home's value.
Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is helping women take control of their own health by offering a new service that will determine hormone imbalance. Through hormone saliva testing, clients will get detailed results on five different hormone levels in their bodies which will help them adapt their lifestyle. Jodi Forestell is hosting a free webinar on the new service and women's health on January 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness)

Know Your Locals: Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness introduces hormone saliva testing to determine hormone balance

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Buckhorn-based holistic nutritionist Jodi Forestell will be hosting a free webinar with women's health expert Kelly Nolan on January 28.
For the third year in a row, the Wedding Day Wishes Bridal Show is returning to StoneHouse Hall at the Peterborough Curling Club on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 20 local vendors will be in attendance to provide inspiration and help make your every wedding day wish come true. (Stock photo)

Know Your Locals: Get inspired for the most ‘joyful’ day of your life at the Wedding Day Wishes Bridal Show

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Co-hosted by Peterborough licensed celebrant Hermione Rivison, January 26 bridal show at StoneHouse Hall features more than 20 local vendors.
Jodi Forestell became a holistic nutritionist after struggling with feeling like herself in her mid-forties and finding healing through holistic practices. Now through Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness, she helps clients who are struggling with mental health, weight loss, hormonal imbalances, low energy, and inflammation feel like themselves again by focusing on nutrition as the foundation to the four pillars of health. Forestell is giving clients the chance to think about their New Year's resolutions by offering $100 off her Metabolic Balance Program until December 31, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness)

Know Your Locals: Start feeling like yourself again in 2025 with Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness

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Holistic nutritionist Jodi Forestell is offering $100 off her Metabolic Balance Program when booked by the end of the year.
Shannon Gray, the founder and owner of Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio in downtown Peterborough, is a Master Educator of Alexandria Professional Body Sugaring services. She and her team stay up to date on the latest sugaring techniques and methods to ensure clients get the best service. Since launching in 2011, Sugar Me Right! has continued to expand by offering a range of beauty services including facials, lash and brow lifts and tints, laser hair removal and body contouring, and relaxation massages. (Photo courtesy of Sugar Me Right!)

Shop The Boro: Peterborough’s Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio does more right than just sugaring

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Shannon Gray's downtown Peterborough business also offers facials, lash and brow lifts and tints, laser hair removal and body contouring, and massages.
Pictured with their shop dog Luna, Tony and Kelli Grady are the owners of Grady's Feet Essentials at 231 King Street in downtown Peterborough. Both in store and online, Grady's offers a range of top footwear products for your Christmas gift-giving needs, including cozy slippers, comfortable boots including a huge selection from Blundstone, the new Skechers line of comfort shoes, compression socks, and much more. (Photo courtesy of Grady's Feet Essentials)

Shop the Boro: Buy gifts to treat the feet of everyone on your list at Grady’s Feet Essentials

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Tony and Kelli Grady's downtown Peterborough store offers high-quality and comfortable shoes and boots, cozy slippers and socks, customizable gift cards, and more.
Peterborough's Lavender Moon is a downtown boutique offering an ever-changing inventory of crystals, tarot, clothing, and work from local artists and artisans. Owner Bethany Telford believes in using the space to cultivate community and does so by participating in the First Friday Art Crawls, hosting workshops in collaboration with other local business owners, and offering discounts to students and loyalty club members. (Photo courtesy of Lavender Moon)

Shop The Boro: Downtown Peterborough’s boutique shop Lavender Moon is a ‘safe space’ for all

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Owner Bethany Telford sells crystals, tarot, clothing, and locally made artwork and builds community by hosting regular workshops.
The Christmas Boutique has returned to Peterborough's Shop the Lake, offering a one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. Located at 1525 Chemong Road, the outdoor furniture retailer's showroom is full of festive decor, sweet treats, and unique gifts. Beginning November 30, 2024, Shop the Lake will also be selling premium balsam fir Christmas trees harvested in Nova Scotia, with $5 from each tree sale donated to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign in support of children, youth, and families facing financial barriers. (Photo courtesy of Shop The Lake)

Know Your Locals: Get holiday decor, treats, gifts, and real trees at Shop the Lake’s Christmas Boutique

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Owned by Niki and Jason Pulchinski, the Peterborough outdoor furniture store will donate $5 of each Christmas tree purchase to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Holiday Shopping Passport has returned for 2024. The annual customer incentive program rewards people for supporting downtown Peterborough's independent businesses during the holiday season. For every $10 you spend at 160 participating businesses, you earn a passport stamp. Each completed passport of 20 stamps will be entered into three early bird draws for a $500 Boro gift card during December and a grand prize draw for a $1,500 Boro gift card in January. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Shop local in downtown Peterborough and win with Holiday Shopping Passports

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Three draws for $500 Boro gift card will be held on Wednesdays in December with a $1,500 grand prize draw on January 8.
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