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ONCE IN A LIFETIME & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

2010 PETERBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
held under the auspices of the IBCPC (International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission)

June 11 to 13 Del Cray Park, on Little Lake, Peterborough

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WINTER EVENTS

LAKEFIELD SKATING OVAL On-going Winter Events

January 24/25 is the 2nd Annual Master's Long Track Challenge. Skaters have registered from across the province to compete in various races throughout the weekend. Not a speed skater? That's okay! Come out, watch some exciting races and cheer them on! Races start on Saturday at 1PM and
Sunday at 8:30 AM.

January 31 and February 1 the Oval is hosting Polar Cup. This is a fun, old school hockey tournament. Players battle for three games, 4 on 4 to have bragging rights to be Polar Cup Champions. There will be a beer tent and food along with lots of spills, thrills and chills! There is still room for teams to register and full rules and registration packages are available online at www.ontariospeedskatingoval.com The event is part of PolarFest activities which is a township wide celebration of winter, so there will be lots to do between games on and off site!

February 13th is the beautiful Candlelight Skate.
Don't miss this event that was talked about by many last year! At 6:00 PM the track is illuminated by hundreds of candles for a serene skate by candlelight. Warm up by the bon fire and enjoy a warm drink. Celebrate winter in all its' beauty!

There will be public skating at various times; weather pending and groups are invited to book time for their staff, students or friends. Be sure to visit our website often for ice condition updates and public skate times.

The Oval will be operational with natural ice for the 2008/2009 season. Be sure to check out http://www.ontariospeedskatingoval.com/events.php

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YMCA HALF MARATHON 2009 February 22

New for 2009, 1K Fun Race for Kids, 5K race and the traditional Half Marathon. The first race of the new running season, a great way to get started with the fun and fresh air. Event is a popular tradition and supports the YMCA youth programs for youth in need. This year is your last opportunity to run this route. Register online on our website or call us.

(705) 748-9622
www.peterboroughymca.org/marathon/index.htm
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL

February 19, 20, & 21, 2009

Variety of Venues throughout the Downtown Area Sponsered by WOLF/Kruz Radio

All ages. Child oriented shows during the day on Saturday and Sunday, including a Children's Art Centre, magicians, face painting, music, etc.

Mid-afternoon and evening til closing time adult venues only.

For a complete listing of blues artists, events and locations please visit:

http://peterboroughbia.com

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BEDAZZLED DANCE CHAMPIONS ANNUAL DANCE COMPETITION Showplace Peterborough

4th weekend in March (26 to 28 March 2009)

Bedazzled Dance Champions is one of Canada's Largest dance competitions for dancers of all ages. Our goal is to provide a professional nurturing environment for the entire family. We're all about a fun and healthy dance experience that you will treasure for years to come. Public is welcome and admission is free.

http://www.bedazzleddance.com

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SUMMER EVENTS

ANNUAL SUMMER EVENT
Most Wednesdays and Saturday nights throughout the summer
Last concert August 22

The Peterborugh Summer Festival of Lights has announced an exciting 2009 concert line-up. What a great way to spend a summer evening, under the stars with some of the best entertainment available anywhere, all free, and capped by a beautiful display of fireworks. There is entertainment for almost every taste and age group. Click on the fireworks to your left to view the schedule.

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Kawartha Artists' Gallery & Studio
Annual Juried Show of THE BEST OF HIGH SCHOOL ART

1st weekend in May
7th Annual Sun 3 May until 21 May 2009
kags@nexicom.net
705-741-2817

Kawartha Artists' Gallery & Studio
"Behind the red door, bottom of Park Street South"
420 O'Connell Road
Peterborough

http://www.kawarthaartists.org
705-741-2817

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Hiawatha First Nation Annual Pow Wow

15th Annual Pow Wow, May 2009
Celebrating New Beginnings

Come help us celebrate our culture and heritage, see old friends and make new ones!

Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Info: Kim Muskratee (705) 295-2984 or 295-7116
www.hiawathafirstnation.com
www.serpentmoundspark.com

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June 5, 2010 PETERBOROUGH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Del Cray Park, on Little Lake, Downtown Peterborough

Organized by Survivor's Abreast, our local survivor dragon boat team, this community race is held annually (usually first or second weekend in June) as a fundraiser for the Breast Assessment Centre (BAC) at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

To find out about Dragon Boat racing by survivor teams or to register as community team or become a sponsor or make a pledge please visit the Survivor' Abreast website by clicking ont he link below:

WEBSITE

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Brian's Not Just Blues Festival 2010
and every year ! always the 2nd Saturday in June!

11 am to 5:30 pm

In memory of Brian Holmes, a charitable fundraiser for local community causes. Thanks. Held at Young's Point, Ontario. Sponsored by Lockside Trading Company.

Proceeds from audience donations and the sale of T-shirts, mugs, food, silent auction and raffle tickets will be directed to a community cause. Please bring your own seating and carpool if possible. See you there!

705 652-3940 or visit www.lockside.com

This is an annual event so check out Lockside's website for next year, if you can't make it to this great event this year.

 

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Annual Ode'min Giizis (Strawberry Moon) Festival
June 18 to 24, 2009

O'Kaadenigan Wiingashk and Public Energy are planning the second annual Ode'min Giizis (Strawberry Moon) Festival, a celebration of multidisciplinary Indigenous artsin Peterborough. Programming includes a free outdoor concert with Buffy Saint Marie and a pow wow in Del Crary Park. Many other cultural events and exhibits will be presented at The Market Hall, The Gordon Best Theatre, Artspace, A.G.P., and various local venues throughout the week. With over 80 performers arriving to participate approximately 3,000 visitors expected to attend.

Contact:
Laurel Paluck
Public Energy
336 George ST. N. PTBO
705-745-1788

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2009
Saturday June 6th
from 10am until 4pm

Also See Sustainable Peterborough
www.sustainableptbo.on.ca

Annual Tour Run by Peterborough Green-Up
2009 - Saturday June 6th from 10am until 4pm

Welcome!.This tour is your passport to a world of inspiration - a tour of homes and businesses where real people are making real changes to reduce their impact on local resources.

Each site will showcase inspirational environmental examples that Peterborough residents are setting through personal action. Tours highlight lifestyle changes both big and small that make a difference. Homes with renewable energy (wind, hydro), solar energy, water conservation, naturalized gardens and low-impact lifestyle choice will be highlighted. Great learning experience for children who will also love the passport stamps.

For more information, call 745-3238 or visit

www.greenup.on.ca

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The Peterborough Folk Festival 28 to 30 August
2009 Schedule will be posted when available

The Peterborough Folk Festival - one last sweet summer weekend of live music and food and crafts, all in the heart of Beautiful Peterborough, ON.

Planning on attending our Twenty First Anniversary Celebration in 2009? Of course you are! So you need to know that this year, we're running the festival from Thursday to Saturday, with the big free festival in the park on Saturday.!

Festival features on Saturday in Nicholls Oval/Rotary Park include Arts and Craft vendors, Food vendors, a Children's Area, demonstrations, workshops (including Yoga, dance, and songwriting), and a Community Village.

FOLK FESTIVAL WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULES, PERFORMERS & MORE

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SEPT 26 & 27 • FREE ADMISSION • OVER 30 STUDIOS
Painting, Pottery, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Furniture, Fine Art

Visit the Art Gallery of Peterborough Website to Download Map

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the SPILL COFFEE BAR Fall Movie Series
Saturday Sept 26th, Saturday October 24th, Saturday November 21st. Doors open 8:30 movie starts 9:30 organized at the Spill by dave tobey

16mm films from Trash Palace www.trashpalace.ca (use this website for reviews of up and coming movies)

Tickets are $5 available at Have You Seen

Popcorn, hotdogs, cookies as well as the usual Spill fare (adult drinks, milkshakes, coffee, cappuccinos).

Spill Details
tel: 705-748-6167
website link: www.TheSpill.ca
address: 414 George Street North, downtown near Hunter Street/George Street.
Call for details.

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