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4 days ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
The annual Peterborough Butterfly Run, held April 27 in Millennium Park, raised over $84,000. Presented by the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) in partnership with Partners In Pregnancy Clinic (PIPC), the annual event has supported families and individuals who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a child, or are unable to conceive since 2017.
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1 week ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
There are two things you can count on when Drew Mills takes on a directing project — he’ll make room for young talent and there will be music.
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1 week ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Five Counties Children’s Centre is planning Ready for School events to ease the transition to school for children with disabilities or exceptionalities. Events are being held on May 31 in Peterborough, June 7 in Cobourg, and June 14 in Lindsay. The aim of the Ready for School events is to help children from junior kindergarten to Grade 3 be less anxious about the return of class or adjust to starting school for the first time.
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2 weeks ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Residents of Peterborough will again don their red pashminas and traverse the streets of the city in solidarity with Afghan women. The 15th annual Red Pashmina Walk takes place May 4 at Emmanuel United Church on George Street with Peterborough resident Heather Hedges as guest speaker. The walk, jointly hosted by the Peterborough chapter of Right to Learn Afghanistan and the Red Pashmina Campaign, raises funds to support human rights and education for Afghan women and girls.
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2 weeks ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
The Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) meets Friday, May 2 at the Rotary Education Centre Guest Services Building at Riverview Park and Zoo. If you prefer to attend online, the option to do so via Zoom is available. Community members are invited to either attend or join in virtually. The main presentation at 7 p.m., is by Bryan Delodder, of TenTelscopes.
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3 weeks ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Five Counties Children’s Centre is hosting its new Spring into Learning Series on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., with presenters sharing poignant and personal stories. Organizers hope the series will shatter stereotypes about disability and encourage the embracing of the abilities in all children and youth.
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3 weeks ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Spring ARTISANity Show and Sale, a fundraiser for the Artisans Centre Peterborough (ACP), returns to Peterborough Square Friday, April 25 from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.“Discover the best work of the talented artisans covering all your Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, wedding and anniversary gift giving needs,” says ACP member Anne Carling. “All of the ACP artisans are local and most have years, some decades of experience with their craft.
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3 weeks ago | 
mykawartha.com | Caroline McConnell
Spring ARTISANity Show and Sale, a fundraiser for the Artisans Centre Peterborough (ACP), returns to Peterborough Square Friday, April 25 from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.“Discover the best work of the talented artisans covering all your Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, wedding and anniversary gift giving needs,” says ACP member Anne Carling. “All of the ACP artisans are local and most have years, some decades of experience with their craft.
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1 month ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Five Counties Children’s Centre has launched its 50th anniversary thank you card contest. Children of all ages are invited to lend their creative abilities to help the centre celebrate its golden anniversary and 50 years of service. A selection of 50th anniversary colouring sheets has been issued that can be decorated and coloured. All artwork submitted will be used on individual thank you cards used by staff for donors, volunteers and supporters of the centre.
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1 month ago | 
thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Caroline McConnell
Camp Kawartha isn’t just for kids. The camp’s award-winning team-building programs are perfect for corporate retreats, group workshops and professional development. These programs, designed to energize, motivate and strengthen participating teams, can help build communication skills, foster collaboration and inspire new strategies. Groups can do team building activities in the morning, then enjoy a delicious lunch before afternoon work sessions.
