COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
March 2020
CANCELLED
Sunday, March 29
Sunday, March 29New this week
Food: Norwood United Church presents Community Sunday Supper beginning at 4 p.m. at Norwood United Church (Hwy. 7, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday, March 31New this week
Workshop: Pocket Art Collective and the Mount Community Centre present Art Making Project Classes from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at The Mount Community Centre (1545 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5N3).
CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday, March 31New this week
Workshop: Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board presents Kids Have Stress Too! from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Port Hope High School (130 Highland Drive, Port Hope, L1A 2A3).
CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 31
Social: The Trent Centre for Women and Trans People presents Trans Day of Visibility Amateur Drag Show and Potluck from 2 - 5 p.m. at Sadleir House (751 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3T2).
CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 31 & Tuesday, April 21
Tuesday, March 31 & Tuesday, April 21New this week
Tax Services: Community Care Peterborough, St. John's Anglican Church in Lakefield & Lakefield Youth Unlimited present Free Income Tax Clinic from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Community Care Peterborough - Lakefield (40 Rabbit St., Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
April 2020
CANCELLED
Wednesday, April 1
Workshop: The Seasoned Spoon Cafe and Bittersweet Botanicals present Learn to Love Bitters from 5 - 7 p.m. at Seasoned Spoon (1770 Westbank Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).
Wednesday, April 1 - Thursday, April 30
Exhibition: SPARK Photo Festival presents 8th Annual SPARK Photo Festival.
CANCELLED
Wednesday, April 1 & Wednesday, May 6
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Book Addicts Book Club from 2 - 3 p.m. at Fenelon Falls Library (19 Market St., Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, April 1 - Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, April 1 - Wednesday, May 27New this week
Volunteer: Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough presents Training of New Volunteers from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church (360 Reid St., Peterborough, K9H 4G3).
POSTPONED
Thursday, April 2
Discussion: City of Peterborough presents Budget Roadshow: 2021 Budget Priorities and Investing PDI Proceeds from 6 - 7 p.m. at Peterborough Museum and Archives (Museum Dr. at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5).
Friday, April 3
Exhibition: First Friday Peterborough presents First Friday Art Crawl from 6 - 11 p.m. in Peterborough.
POSTPONED
Saturday, April 4
Charity: Kids Against Hunger Canada presents One Million Meals Peterborough from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre (775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K 0B8).
CANCELLED
Saturday, April 4
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Pouring Acrylics Workshop from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
CANCELLED
Saturday, April 4
Workshop: Township of Minden Hills presents Mini Motto Sampler Embroidery Workshop from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Minden Hills Cultural Centre (174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd., Minden, K0M 2K0).
Saturday, April 4
Family: Peterborough Farmers' Market presents Pancake Breakfast - The Maple Syrup Festival beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Peterborough Memorial Centre Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4).
CANCELLED
Saturday, April 4
Celebration: Port Hope United Church presents 3rd Annual Spring Fling Fayre from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Port Hope United Church (34 South St., Port Hope, L1A 1R8).
Saturday, April 4
Fundraiser: La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra presents 2020 LJYO Soup and Symphony Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Church (401 Croft St., Port Hope, L1A 4H1).
Saturday, April 4
Workshop: Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Traditional Medicine Pouch Workshop from 1 - 4 p.m. at Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery (875 Curve Lake Rd., Curve Lake, K0L 1R0).
CANCELLED
Sunday, April 5
Social: Bronwen Perks, Curtis Driedger, and Jay Edmunds present the Sunday Hop'n'Stomp: Dancing For All Ages from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church (99 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P2).
POSTPONED
Tuesday, April 7
Education: Peterborough Public Library presents Book Club 101: Try It Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
CANCELLED
Tuesday, April 7 & Monday, April 27
Education: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Technology Training: How To Use Your iPad from 10 a.m. - noon at Kawartha Lakes Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).
Wednesday, April 8
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Thursday, April 9
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
POSTPONED
Thursday, April 9
Discussion: City of Peterborough presents Budget Roadshow: 2021 Budget Priorities and Investing PDI Proceeds from 6 - 7 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (1230 Water St., Peterborough, K9H 7G4).
Saturday, April 11
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Saturday, April 11
Exhibition: Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny presents 40th Annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny beginning at 10 a.m. in Port Hope.
Saturday, April 11
Family: Gemmill, Johnston & Jeffries PC and the City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation & Culture present Easter in the Park from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Victoria Park Armoury (210 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 1A3).
CANCELLED
Monday, April 13
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, April 13
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Tuesday, April 14
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Brave Tarts Book Club from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Dunsford Library (26 Community Centre Rd., Dunsford, K0M 1L0).
Wednesday, April 15
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Oakwood Cookies, Tea & Book Talk from 10:30 a.m. - noon at Oakwood Public Library (932 Highway 7, Oakwood, K0M 2M0).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, April 15
Education: Peterborough Public Library presents Staying Safe at Home: A Living and Aging Well Program from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Thursday, April 16
Health: Peterborough Drug Strategy presents Understanding Opioids: Methods for Prevention & Response from 9:30 a.m. - noon at Peterborough Public Health (185 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Thursday, April 16
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Remember When Memoir Writing Group from 1 - 3 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Thursday, April 16
Film: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Doc & Talk Club from 2 - 6 p.m. at Kinmount Public Library (3980 County Rd 121, Kinmount, K0M 2A0).
Thursday, April 16
Seminar: Sunderland Co-op Peterborough presents Poultry Seminar from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Sunderland Co-op Peterborough (2182 Keene Rd., Peterborough, K9J 6X7).
Thursday, April 16
Fundraiser: Kawartha Wildlife Centre presents 2020 Kawartha Wildlife Centre Gala Fundraiser from 7 - 10 p.m. at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H3).
Thursday, April 16 & Friday, April 17
Concert: Green Wood Coalition presents Imaginate: We All Have a Story at Victoria Hall (55 King St., Cobourg, K9A 1K9).
Thursday, April 16 & Thursday, May 7
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Woodville Scrapbooking Club from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Kinmount Public Library (3980 County Rd 121, Kinmount, K0M 2A0).
Saturday, April 18
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Wildlife and Ecotravel Photography from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
Saturday, April 18
Family: Asphodel Norwood Public Library presents Family Yoga beginning at 10 a.m. at Norwood Public Library (2363 County Road 45, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
Sunday, April 19
Fundraiser: YMCA of Central East Ontario presents The YMCA Spring Run/Walk at YMCA of Central East Ontario - Balsillie Family Branch - Peterborough (123 Aylmer St., Peterborough, K9J 3H8).
Sunday, April 19
Charity: The Buddhist Place presents Day of Mindfulness with Norman Feldman & Molly Swan from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Studio 505 (505 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, K9J 2P3).
Sunday, April 19
Environment: Repair Cafe presents Peterborough Repair Cafe from 1 - 4 p.m. at Watson & Lou (383 Water St., Peterborough, K9H 3V4).
Tuesday, April 21 & Tuesday, April 28
Education: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Technology Training: How to Use your Android Phone or Tablet from 10 a.m. - noon at Kawartha Lakes Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, April 22
Film: Peterborough Public Library presents National Canadian Film Day "Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power" beginning at 2 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, April 22
Film: Peterborough Public Library presents National Canadian Film Day "Anthropocene: the Human Epoch" beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Wednesday, April 22 & Saturday, April 25
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
CANCELLED
Thursday, April 23
Health: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit presents Meet the Dietitian from 10 a.m. - noon at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 239 - Bobcaygeon (96 King St. E., Bobcaygeon, K0M 1A0).
Thursday, April 23
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Omemee Book Club from 2 - 4 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Thursday, April 23
Meeting: Kawartha Lakes Arts Council presents Annual General Meeting Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. at The Pie Eyed Monk Brewery (8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, K9V 4C3).
Thursday, April 23 & Thursday, May 28
Social: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Chess at the Library from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Little Britain Public Library (9 Arena Rd., Little Britain, K0M 2C0).
CANCELLED
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26
Exhibition: Peterborough Horticultural Society presents Peterborough Garden Show 2020 at Fleming College, Sutherland Campus (599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7B1).
Saturday, April 25
Open House: Northumberland County Waste Department presents Open House and BBQ at the Recycling Plant from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Material Recovery Facility (280 Edwardson Road, Grafton, K0K 2G0).
Saturday, April 25
Health: Peterborough Public Health presents Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics from noon - 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
Exhibition: Artisans Centre Peterborough presents Spring ARTISANity Show and Sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lakefield Marshland Centre (65 Hague Bl, Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
Sunday, April 26
Awareness: Peterborough Butterfly Run presents Fourth Annual Peterborough Butterfly Run at Millennium Park (130 King St., Peterborough, K9J 4P6).
Sunday, April 26
Food: Norwood United Church presents Community Sunday Supper beginning at 4 p.m. at Norwood United Church (Hwy. 7, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
CANCELLED
Monday, April 27
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, April 27
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Wednesday, April 29
Charity: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton presents Charlotte's Free Tax Clinic from 9 a.m. - noon at YWCA Peterborough Haliburton (216 Simcoe St., Peterborough, K9H 2H7).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, April 29
Social: Peterborough Public Library presents Kniterary from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Thursday, April 30 & Thursday, May 28
Social: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Cooking The Books Book Club from 1 - 2 p.m. at Fenelon Falls Library (19 Market St., Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
May 2020
CANCELLED
Friday, May 1
Health: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit presents Meet the Dietitian from 10 a.m. - noon at EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Janetville (714 Janetville Road, Janetville, L0B 1K0).
Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2
Musical Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Annie" beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2).
Saturday, May 2
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Mourning Glory! Telling Stories to Lead and Succeed from 9 a.m. - noon at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
Saturday, May 2
Charity: Lindsay Little Theater presents Dungeons and Dragons Renaissance Fair from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lindsay Little Theatre (55 George St. E., Lindsay, K9V 4V6).
Saturday, May 2
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Tackling a Really, Really, Really Hard Problem from 1 - 4 p.m. at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
Saturday, May 2
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Introduction to eBird and iNaturalist from 1 - 4 p.m. at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
Sunday, May 3
Workshop: John Wager and Gamiing Nature Cente present Spoon Carving Workshop from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Gamiing Nature Centre (1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Sunday, May 3
Fundraiser: PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary presents Daisies for Donkeys from 1 - 4 p.m. at PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary (1296 Bowmanton Rd., Roseneath, K0K 2X0).
Sunday, May 3
Musical Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Annie" beginning at 2 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2).
Sunday, May 3
Social: Bronwen Perks, Curtis Driedger, and Jay Edmunds present the Sunday Hop'n'Stomp: Dancing For All Ages from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church (99 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P2).
Tuesday, May 5 & Tuesday, June 2
Social: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Friends of the Dunsford Library from 4 - 5 p.m. at Dunsford Library (26 Community Centre Rd., Dunsford, K0M 1L0).
Wednesday, May 6
Conference: Trent University presents Kawartha Teaching and Technology Conference from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Otonabee College, Trent University (2151 East Bank Dr., Peterborough, K9L 1Z8).
Wednesday, May 6
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Wednesday, May 6 & Wednesday, June 3
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Crime Fiction Book Club from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. at Kawartha Lakes Public Library (190 Kent St. W., Lindsay, K9V 2Y6).
Thursday, May 7
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
CANCELLED
Friday, May 8
Health: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit presents Meet the Dietitian from 10 a.m. - noon at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 184 - Woodville (126 Queen St., Woodville, K0M 2T0).
Friday, May 8
Social: Posh Events presents 4th Annual Ladies Night Out from 7 - 10 p.m. at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H3).
Saturday, May 9
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Saturday, May 9
Exhibition: Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen presents Celebrate Havelock from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Havelock Community Centre (39 George St. E., Havelock, K0L 1Z0).
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10
Workshop: Trent University Continuing Education presents Birding Basics from 1 - 4 p.m. at Traill College (310 London St., Peterborough, K9H 7P4).
Monday, May 11
Health: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit presents Meet the Dietitian from 10 a.m. - noon at Little Britain Public Library (9 Arena Rd., Little Britain, K0M 2C0).
Monday, May 11
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, May 11
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14
Fitness: Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club presents Free Lawn Bowling Lessions at McDonnel Street Activity Centre (577 McDonnel St., Peterborough, K9H 2Y1).
Tuesday, May 12
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Brave Tarts Book Club from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Dunsford Library (26 Community Centre Rd., Dunsford, K0M 1L0).
Thursday, May 14 - Thursday, June 25
Education: Pinnguaq Lindsay Makerspace presents Creative Coding 2 Registration at Lindsay Makerspace (87 Adelaide St. N., Lindsay, K9V 4L4).
Saturday, May 16
Family: Asphodel Norwood Public Library presents Family Yoga beginning at 10 a.m. at Norwood Public Library (2363 County Road 45, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
Exhibition: Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Spring Art Show from 1 - 4 p.m. at Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery (875 Curve Lake Rd., Curve Lake, K0L 1R0).
Sunday, May 17
Environment: Repair Cafe presents Peterborough Repair Cafe from 1 - 4 p.m. at Watson & Lou (383 Water St., Peterborough, K9H 3V4).
Sunday, May 17
Nature: Blue Jay Botanicals and Gamiing Nature Cente presents Spring Plant Walk from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Gamiing Nature Centre (1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Wednesday, May 20
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Oakwood Cookies, Tea & Book Talk from 10:30 a.m. - noon at Oakwood Public Library (932 Highway 7, Oakwood, K0M 2M0).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, May 20
Education: Peterborough Public Library presents Who Can Help?: A Living and Aging Well Program from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Wednesday, May 20 & Saturday, May 23
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Thursday, May 21
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Remember When Memoir Writing Group from 1 - 3 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Thursday, May 21
Film: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Doc & Talk Club from 2 - 6 p.m. at Kinmount Public Library (3980 County Rd 121, Kinmount, K0M 2A0).
Thursday, May 21 & Thursday, June 4
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Woodville Scrapbooking Club from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Kinmount Public Library (3980 County Rd 121, Kinmount, K0M 2A0).
Thursday, May 21 & Thursday, June 18
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library and The Pie-Eyed Monk Brewery present Pages and Pints Book Club beginning at 7 p.m. at The Pie Eyed Monk Brewery (8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, K9V 4C3).
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24
Exhibition: Antique Automobile Club of America - Ontario Region presents AACA 49th Annual Automotive Flea Market & Car Show from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds (354 Angeline St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R2).
Sunday, May 24
Fundraiser: Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge and Wards Lawyers present Wards Lawyers Kids’ Road Hockey Tournament in support of Youth Mental Health from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Fleming College, Frost Campus (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay, K9V 5E6).
Monday, May 25
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, May 25
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
Monday, May 25 & Monday, June 22
Social: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Quilter's Corner from 11 a.m. - noon at Little Britain Public Library (9 Arena Rd., Little Britain, K0M 2C0).
Tuesday, May 26
Health: Peterborough Drug Strategy presents Understanding Opioids: Methods for Prevention & Response from 1:30 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Public Health (185 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Wednesday, May 27
Literary: The Founders Collective presents May UnBook Club - Shoe Dog from noon - 1 p.m. at KitCoffee (144 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, K9H 2K8).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, May 27
Social: Peterborough Public Library presents Kniterary from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Thursday, May 28
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Omemee Book Club from 2 - 4 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Saturday, May 30
Gardening: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority presents Native Plant Sale at Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) (2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, L1A 3V8).
Saturday, May 30
Fundraiser: Canadian Cancer Society presents Relay For Life from 5 - 11 p.m. at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute (633 Monagahn Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5J2).
Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31
Festival: Warkworth Lilac Festival presents Warkworth Lilac Festival Opening Weekend at Millennium Lilac Trail (77 Main St., Warworth, K0K 3K0).
Sunday, May 31
Food: Norwood United Church presents Community Sunday Supper beginning at 4 p.m. at Norwood United Church (Hwy. 7, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
June 2020
Monday, June 1New this week
Health: Cancer Connex presents Cancer Support Group Meetings from 7 - 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church - Cobourg (284 Division Street, Cobourg, K9A 3R1).
Wednesday, June 3
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Book Addicts Book Club from 2 - 3 p.m. at Fenelon Falls Library (19 Market St., Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
Wednesday, June 3 & Saturday, June 6
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Sunday, June 7
Environment: Township of North Kawartha and Peterborough County presents Environmental Day at Anstruther Lake Transfer Station (400 Anstruther Lake Road, Apsley, K0L 1A0).
Sunday, June 7
Social: Bronwen Perks, Curtis Driedger, and Jay Edmunds present the Sunday Hop'n'Stomp: Dancing For All Ages from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church (99 Brock St., Peterborough, K9H 2P2).
Monday, June 8
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, June 8
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
CANCELLED
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, June 13New this week
Fundraiser: Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival presents Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G3).
Saturday, June 13
Festival: Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival presents Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival 2020 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Fenelon Falls Community Centre (27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
Saturday, June 13
Festival: Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Trail presents Fairy and Dragon Festival from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Isabel Morris Park (20 Concession Street, Lakefield, K0L 2H0).
POSTPONED
Saturday, June 13
Family: Peterborough Public Library presents Puzzle Swap beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Monday, June 15
Health: Peterborough Drug Strategy presents Understanding Opioids: Methods for Prevention & Response from 9:30 a.m. - noon at Peterborough Public Health (185 King St., Peterborough, K9J 2R8).
Wednesday, June 17
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Oakwood Cookies, Tea & Book Talk from 10:30 a.m. - noon at Oakwood Public Library (932 Highway 7, Oakwood, K0M 2M0).
Wednesday, June 17 & Saturday, June 20
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Thursday, June 18
Celebration: Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Educational Pow Wow from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery (875 Curve Lake Rd., Curve Lake, K0L 1R0).
Thursday, June 18
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Remember When Memoir Writing Group from 1 - 3 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Friday, June 19
Social: Kawartha Lakes Public Library presents Brave Tarts Book Club from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Dunsford Library (26 Community Centre Rd., Dunsford, K0M 1L0).
Saturday, June 20
Family: Asphodel Norwood Public Library presents Family Yoga beginning at 10 a.m. at Norwood Public Library (2363 County Road 45, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
Sunday, June 21
Environment: Repair Cafe presents Peterborough Repair Cafe from 1 - 4 p.m. at Watson & Lou (383 Water St., Peterborough, K9H 3V4).
Sunday, June 21 - Sunday, June 28
Festival: Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival Collective presents Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent University (1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, K9L 1Z7).
Monday, June 22
Meeting: Peterborough Rotary Club presents Peterborough Rotary Club Meeting beginning at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3G5).
Monday, June 22
Meeting: Rotary Club of Lindsay presents Rotary Club of Lindsay Meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Lindsay Golf & Country Club (282 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 4R5).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, June 24
Social: Peterborough Public Library presents Kniterary from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
Thursday, June 25
Social: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Cooking The Books Book Club from 1 - 2 p.m. at Fenelon Falls Library (19 Market St., Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0).
Thursday, June 25
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Woodville Book Club from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Woodville Public Library (78 King St., Woodville).
Thursday, June 25
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Omemee Book Club from 2 - 4 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Sunday, June 28
Food: Norwood United Church presents Community Sunday Supper beginning at 4 p.m. at Norwood United Church (Hwy. 7, Norwood, K0L 2V0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
July 2020
Wednesday, July 8 & Saturday, July 11
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11
Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Midlife" beginning at 8 p.m. at Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough, K9H 1W7).
Sunday, July 12
Heritage: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents 24th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).
Sunday, July 12 & Sunday, July 19
Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Midlife" beginning at 2 p.m. at Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough, K9H 1W7).
Thursday, July 16 - Saturday, July 18
Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Midlife" beginning at 8 p.m. at Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough, K9H 1W7).
Thursday, July 16 & Thursday, August 20
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library and The Pie-Eyed Monk Brewery present Pages and Pints Book Club beginning at 7 p.m. at The Pie Eyed Monk Brewery (8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, K9V 4C3).
Saturday, July 18
Family: Otonabee Conservation presents Discovery Days at Harold Town Conservation Area from 8 - 11 p.m. at Harold Town Conservation Area (2611 Old Norwood Road, Peterborough).
Wednesday, July 22 & Saturday, July 25
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Thursday, July 23
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Woodville Book Club from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Woodville Public Library (78 King St., Woodville).
Thursday, July 23
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Omemee Book Club from 2 - 4 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
Thursday, July 23 - Saturday, July 25
Theatre: Peterborough Theatre Guild and Showplace Performance Centre present "Midlife" beginning at 8 p.m. at Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough, K9H 1W7).
Saturday, July 25
Family: Otonabee Conservation presents Discovery Days at Beavermead Campground from 1 - 5 p.m. at Beavermead Family Campground (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, K9L 1P8).
POSTPONED
Wednesday, July 29
Social: Peterborough Public Library presents Kniterary from 2 - 4 p.m. at Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, K9H 7E7).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
August 2020
Wednesday, August 5 & Saturday, August 8
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9
Celebration: Lakefield Homecoming presents Lakefiled Homecoming 2020 in Lakefield.
Saturday, August 8
Heritage: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents “Tying the Knot” – Early Wedding Traditions from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16
Festival: Buckhorn Community Centre presents Buckhorn Festival of the Arts from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Buckhorn Community Centre (1801 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn, K0M 1J0).
Sunday, August 16 & Monday, August 17
Exhibition: Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Summer Art Show at Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery (875 Curve Lake Rd., Curve Lake, K0L 1R0).
Wednesday, August 19 & Saturday, August 22
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
Friday, August 21 - Sunday, August 23
Festival: Peterborough Folk Festival presents 2020 Peterborough Folk Festival at Nicholls Oval (725 Armour Rd., Peterborough, K9H 1Z8).
Saturday, August 22
Family: Otonabee Conservation presents Discovery Days at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area from 1 - 4 a.m. at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (289 Caves Road, Warsaw, K0L 3A0).
Thursday, August 27
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Woodville Book Club from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Woodville Public Library (78 King St., Woodville).
Thursday, August 27
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library presents Omemee Book Club from 2 - 4 p.m. at Omemee Public Library (1 King St. W., Omemee, K0L 2W0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
September 2020
Wednesday, September 9 & Saturday, September 12
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Saturday, September 12
Heritage: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Village by Lantern Light from 7 - 10 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).
Sunday, September 13
Fundraiser: Hospice Peterborough presents Hike For Hospice beginning at 10 a.m. at Millennium Park (130 King St., Peterborough, K9J 4P6).
Thursday, September 17 & Thursday, October 15
Literary: Kawartha Lakes Library and The Pie-Eyed Monk Brewery present Pages and Pints Book Club beginning at 7 p.m. at The Pie Eyed Monk Brewery (8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, K9V 4C3).
Wednesday, September 23 & Saturday, September 26
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Seymour Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seymour Community Recycling Centre (344 5th Line W, Campbellford, K0L 1L0).
COVID-19 NOTICE - On Tuesday, March 17th, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency, prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people and ordering the closure of all indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars and restaurants (except those that can provide take-out and delivery), all theatres (including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms), cinemas that show movies, and concert venues. The closures remain in effect until Tuesday, March 31st. Combined with closures already announced by municipalities, businesses, and organizations, by default this means that almost all public events are cancelled until at least March 31st. If you see an event for the public for March in this column that has not yet been marked cancelled, please be aware that it is most likely cancelled.
October 2020
Sunday, October 4
Heritage: Lang Pioneer Village Museum presents Applefest from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lang Pioneer Village (104 Lang Rd., Keene, K0L 2G0).
Wednesday, October 7 & Saturday, October 10
Environment: Northumberland County Waste Department presents 2020 Cobourg Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Northumberland County Works Yard (60 Elgin St. W., Cobourg, K9A 5V2).
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11
Exhibition: Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Thanksgiving Art Show from 1 - 4 p.m. at Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery (875 Curve Lake Rd., Curve Lake, K0L 1R0).