UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 9 – The Annual Ptbo Northumberland Crime Stoppers September Scramble at Black Diamond Golf Club.  Shotgun at 1pm.  Early Bird: $125 registration fee; $135 after Sept 1st – Includes light lunch and beverage, golf fees/cart, contests, prizes, raffle, steak dinner.  To register contact Glen or Tanya at ptonorcs@cogeco.ca or call 745-9000.

Sept 9-12 – Orono Fair takes place at the Orono Fairgrounds, 2 Princess St.  The largest Midway in its 158th  history. New acts will include: Jungle Jack for the kiddies, Dirty Dishes country rockabilly and even an Elvis impersonator. Old favourites: Heavy Horse Pull, Truck n’ Tractor Pulls, Live Pro Wrestling with Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and the ever popular Demolition Derby on Sunday.  Be sure to attend on Thursday night and get two-for-one admission to the fair and partake in toonie night at the midway. For additional information about features and events at the Orono Fair, please visit www.oronofair.com  and join “Orono fair” on facebook. Thurs: 5-10pm; Fri: 9am-11pm; Sat: 9am-10pm; Sun: 9am-5pm.

Sept 10 – Villain High School, Scugog Shores Museum Murder Mystery Evening at  7:30 pm; Doors open at 7pm at the Scugog Shores Museum, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry.  Tickets $15 -  advance sales only.  This event is co-ordinated by volunteers with all proceeds benefiting the museum.  For more info contact Amy Barron, Scugog Shores Museum, abarron@scugog.ca  905-925-8698x103

Sept 10-12 – 160th Warkworth Fall Fair.  Special attraction this year – Team Farmall performing tractor square dancing!   Friday: Demolition Derby at 8pm; Saturday: Baby Sow, Bingo, Horse Show & Pull, fireman’s challenge; Sunday: Truck Show & Shine, Tractor Pull, 4-H Beef Show, Car Show/Street meet.  For more info visit www.warkworthfair.com

Sept 11 – 2nd Annual Northern Lyte's Strongman Contest at Legion Park, Coboconk.  Registration starts at 9am; games start at 11am.  Spectators are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation or cash donations as all proceeds are donated to the Coboconk Food Bank.  A new women’s class has been added this year.  The local fire department is also involved, BBQ burgers and sausages and drinks for sale on site.  Events include: log press, farmers walk, deadlift, tire flip, truck pull, and atlas stones.

Sept 11 –There’s still time for young musicians to sign up for the Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s 2010/2011 Season. The Kawartha region’s premiere youth orchestra is holding auditions for all orchestral instruments at the Sadleir House, 751 George St. Young musicians from 12 to 24 are invited to apply for openings in the strings, winds, brass and percussion sections. Membership with the KYO is a great way to play music and share it with other like-minded music lovers.   For more info contact Tori Owen at (705) 931-7539 or email: info@thekyo.org    www.thekyo.org

Sept 11 – Ptbo Horticultural Society's Fall Plant Sale will take place from  9:30 - 11:30am  at St. Alban's Church, 567 Monaghan Rd (corner of Monaghan & Cameron). A great way to get a start on next year's garden with a wide variety of perennials. Rain or shine, come early for best selection.

Sept 11 – A Sensory Experience at Keene United Church from 1-5pm.  $15pp – featuring local artisans and musicians for an afternoon of shopping and relaxing along with a glass of wine & samples of local culinary delights.  A Fundraising event for the Rose Window and Building Accessibility Project.

Sept 12 – Lace up your sneakers and come out to the 20th  Annual Parkinson SuperWalk at Thomas A Stewart S.S.  All are welcome!  You’ll be helping more than 100,000 Canadians who live with Parkinson’s every day.  To register online or donate, go to www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca

Sept 12 – The Winners Walk of Hope is Turning Up the Volume! on ovarian cancer.  Bring your family and friends to the Winners Walk of Hope at the Lakefield Rotary Trail at Trent University, beside the Environmental Sciences Bldg. at Nassau Mills Rd. & East Bank Drive in Ptbo.  Registration opens at 10am and the Walk commences at 11am.  Walk either 5 or 10 km.  Pre-register online at www.winnerswalkofhope.ca  and click on mini walk or by phone: 1-877-413-7970, extension 232.  You can also register in person the morning of the Walk.

Sept 12 – Out of the Ashes Free Opening Day at the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives , 1655 Reach St., Port Perry from 1-4pm to celebrate the 125th  anniversary of the rebuilding of Port Perry after the July 4, 1884 horrific fire spread through the town destroying much of the downtown core.   Come and see how local artists have interpreted the emotional impact, personal loss, and community strength that such an experience presented to the town and its citizens.  All original pieces of art will also be available for sale when the exhibit closes.  Runs until November 7th

Sept 13 – Square dancing for beginners starts up at Knox United Church Hall, 400 Wolfe St. from 7-9pm.  All ages welcome, families, singles and couples.  For info. phone Sharon 705 743 8699 or email otonabeesquares@gmail.com

Sept 13 – The Ptbo Chapter, Huntington Society of Canada General Business Meeting takes place in the Common Room, 951 Hilliard Street, (Scott's Plain Bldg.) at 7pm.

Sept 14 – The Kawartha Stamp Club  meets at Immanuel Alliance Church, at 1600 Sherbrooke Street West [just west of the water tower] between 6:30 and 9pm.   Members of the Oshawa Stamp Club will be their guests.  Lots of stamps will be offered for sale. All ages are invited to attend.   The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month

Sept 14 – Muffin and Mimosa Party for the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario at 10:15am at a members home – please call Marilyn at 750-0196 and she will give you directions.  They welcome newly retired women teachers to learn about their organization.

Sept 16 – Hospice Peterborough Palliative Care Volunteer Training starts Sept 16th for 10 weeks - a  30-hour course for people interested in providing support for individuals living with life-threatening illness. The course explores issues related to death and dying, supporting people who are grieving and care for the caregiver. This course will introduce you to the concepts of hospice care and prepare you for supporting individuals following the guidelines of Hospice’s philosophy of care.   For further info call Paula at 705-742-4042 or pgreenwood@hospicepeterborough.org

Sept 17 – Single?  Wish to meet and make new friends? Looking for good conversation?  Looking for an evening of fun and entertainment? Go to where Singles over 30 come to meet at the Campbellford Baptist Church, 166 Grand Rd from 7-10pm, every 3rd Friday of the month.  Assorted music, games card or board, conversation, tea/coffee and assorted snacks!  Free.  For more info call 653-0729 or 653-2242.

Sept 17 – Nominations Due for the Business Awards of Excellence.  Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Chamber’s website – www.KawarthaChamber.ca or call 705-652-6963 or 1-888-565-8888.  any business in Ptbo city/County is eligible.  Self nominations are accepted.  Nine categories: Corporate Citizen of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Outstanding Business Achievement, Volunteerism, Tourism/Hospitality, Environmental, Entrepreneur Innovation, Business Beautification, Customer Service Excellence.

Sept 18 – Charity Golf Event at Ash Brook Golf Club, Port Hope.  Fundraiser for CH Global and Christian Horizons local needs.  Tickets: $100pp – call 705-741-1977 or at  their office 1421 Lansdowne St. W.  www.christian-horizons.org  Shotgun at noon – 18 holes, golf cart, hole-in-one car competition, roast beef dinner, great prizes.

Sept 18 – Ride for Dialysis on a scenic tour through Haliburton and Algonquin Park - rain or shine. Registration: 8:30-10am. Cost: $25 (includes ride and poker hand – extra poker cards: $2).  – free registration with over $75 in pledges.  Breakfast: $5 per day; Dinner & Dance: $15. Limited accommodations available: Cottage & Efficiency Units: (705) 766-2780. Free Camping.  For more info contact: Brenda (705) 458-4511, Barry: (905) 775-5634, Mary: (705) 458-9576. All proceeds support Lions Camp Dorset – a dialysis resort for patients with kidney disease.  www.lionscampdorset.on.ca

Sept 18 – Annual Parish Supper at Assumption Parish Hall, 1834 Keene Road from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m hosted by Our Lady of the Assumption / St. John the Evangelist Parish.  Delicious Roast Beef and Succulent Roast Pork Dinner with Baked Potato, Salads and all the Trimmings topped off with delicious Homemade Pies.  Admission: Adults - $13.00, Youth under 14 - $6, children under 6 – free

Sept 18 – Martin Simpson, one of the finest acoustic finger-style and slide players in the world from Britain, plays a solo concert

at Showplace at 8pm.  Tickets are $32 available at Showplace  Box Office (705) 742-7469 and on-line www.showplace.org  For more information contact Mike Barker tel. (705) 743-3372  folkundertheclock@cogeco.ca  www.martinsimpson.com

Sept 19 – When Terry Fox recognized that he would not be able to complete his Marathon of Hope for cancer research in 1980, he bequeathed his mission to his fellow Canadians and The Terry Fox Run began.  Gather your friends and family, lace on your shoes and fundraise for cancer research. Find the Run closest to you at www.terryfox.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

** Sunday September 19th  will be the 30th  Anniversary of the TERRY FOX RUN. Once again the Foundation is looking for cancer survivors who have been in remission for five years or more. If you would like to become one of the Terry Fox Team Members contact us for more info: Sue Mason at 799-6141 or Shannon McKinley at 740-2380

Sept 19 – Music Night with The Hiscox Brothers and Friends at Millbrook / South Cavan Public School, 47 Tupper St., Millbrook at 7pm.   Admission $10.  Gift Baskets Draw and Bake Table.  Sponsored by Millbrook / Cavan United Church.  For more information call:  799-6354 or 932-1550

Sept 19 – Blessing of the Animals at St. Alban’s Church, corner of Monaghan & Cameron Strs at 3pm.  The celebration will be outdoors, weather permitting, on the front lawn.  All pets should be leashed or in a cage.  Free will offering will be donated to the Lion’s Foundation of Canada which supports guide dogs and service dogs.  Bring a lawn chair.

Sept 21 – Keep the ‘Family’ in your Family Cottage – providing cottage succession information and guidance to ensure the cottage stays in the family for future generations with feature speaker Peter Lillico, Estate Planning Lawyer, at Crowes Landing, Sunset Pavilion, Upper Stoney Lake at 11:30am.  This is a free event; however, donations to FOCA are welcome.  For more info and to RSVP contact the FOCA Programs Coordinator at programs@foc.on.ca or call 705-749-3622.

Sept 23 – Tax Strategies to Maximize Retirement Income - presented by Debbie Carslake, Senior Financial Consultant with Investors Group Financial Services from 7:00 - 8:30. Learn how to minimize taxes and maximize income in retirement. This workshop best suited to individuals and couples within ten years of retirement or who are already retired. There is no cost or obligation to attend by seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by contacting Debbie Carslake at 876-1282 or debbie.carslake@investorsgroup.com.  Seminar held at Investors Group, 1743 Lansdowne St. W., Ptbo

Sept 24 – Monthly Spaghetti Supper at St. Alban’s Church, corner of Monaghan & Cameron Strs., from 5-6pm.  $2pp.  If you attend and would like gluten free spaghetti, please call 741-3313 before Sept 23.

Sept 25 – Tee off for a great cause at the Kairos 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Heron Landing Golf Club.  Enjoy 18 holes of golf, steak lunch, prizes and a fabulous silent auction!  Challenge yourself on the practice green, longest drive contest, closest to the pin, plus hole-in-one shootouts!  Entry fee: $125pp - includes 18 holes of golf, power cart and steak lunch!  To register call 741-6287 or 742-5667.  Sept 1st deadline to enter.  Sponsored by Country 105 (Energy 99.7 & 91.9 BOB FM)

Sept 26 – A Country Music Matinee from 1-5pm at Trentwinds International Centre featuring Just Plain Country Band with special guests Norm Post, Debbie Post, John Morris, Helen Tellier and a special presentation by Imagine Dance Studios.  Admission: $10pp.  Door prizes, raffle draw, share the wealth.  Proceeds to the Canadian Spinal Research Organization.

Sept 28 – Keep the ‘Family’ in your Family Cottage – providing cottage succession information and guidance to ensure the cottage stays in the family for future generations with feature speaker Peter Lillico, Estate Planning Lawyer, at the Cavendish Community Centre, Catchacoma at 11:30am.  This is a free event; however, donations to FOCA are welcome.  For more info and to RSVP contact the FOCA Programs Coordinator at programs@foc.on.ca or call 705-749-3622.

Sept 29 – Kids Are Worth It, Parenting and Teaching With Wit and Wisdom by parenting expert Barbara Coloroso at Adam Scott High School.  Barbara will be signing her books before and after the show.  Hosted by the Strath MacLean Child Care Centre

Sept 30 – Financial Planning Workshop for Women - presented by Debbie Carslake, Senior Financial Consultant with Investors

Group Financial Services from 7:00 - 8:30. This workshop will address the challenges and concerns that women experience in dealing with finances. Devote a couple of hours of your time to discover your long term needs, dreams and goals. There is no cost or obligation to attend by seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by contacting Debbie Carslake at 876-1282 or debbie.carslake@investorsgroup.com. Seminar held at Investors Group,1743 Lansdowne St. W., Ptbo.

Oct 3 – Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village from 10am-4pm.  Tempt your taste buds with the most delicious event of the year.  Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest season.  Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, freshly baked apple treats and cider, as well as lots of family fun including apple crafts, sack races, musical chairs, a petting zoo and apple games.  Musical guests:  Juno-nominated recording artist Mike Ford and the Solina Road Bluegrass Band.  Special Event Admission: Adult $10, Student/Senior $9 Youth (5-14) $6, Under 5 free, Family $30 (includes 2 adults & 4 youth). All taxes included. 

Oct 15/16, 22/23 – Spooky Halloween at Lang Pioneer Village from 6pm-9pm.  The Village transforms itself into a haunted haven for ghosts and ghouls! Witches and vampires, bats and spiders, they're all coming out to give you a frightfully good time!  Dress in costume if you like and be prepared to enjoy ghastly treats, Halloween games and contests, crafts, wagon rides, a magic show by J.B. Buttons, face painting and palm reading.  Lot's of fun for monsters of all ages!  Special Event Admission: Adult $10, Student/Senior $9, Youth (2-14) $6, Under 2 Free, Family Pass $30 (includes 2 adults & 4 youth) All taxes included.

Oct 16 – The 6th Annual Cavan Hills Country Run takes place from 8am-noon.  Three races: 10K Walk, a 10K Run, and a 4K Run/Walk.  Participants will enjoy a challenging race course, scenic countryside, and post-race hospitality.  Registration, brochures, and pledge sheets are available at the Peterborough Running Room store on Hunter Street West or online at www.runningroom.com  For further information email cavanrun@yahoo.ca  or telephone Sandy at 705-740-9620.  Funds raised will support Homegrown Homes, Peterborough and other local organizations.

Nov 8 – Johnny Reid’s Place Called Love Tour with Special Guest the Stellas at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa at 7:30pm.  Tickets $60/$40/$20 + applicable fees - available at the General Motors Centre Box Office, call 1-877-436-8811, online at www.generalmotorscentre.com , or at the United Way Information Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre.  Visit www.urmusic.ca/tickets  or text tickets to 555 for full event listings and special offers – a no service fee mobile ticketing service available exclusively to Rogers Wireless customers

Dec 4/5 – Christmas By Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village from 5pm-9pm.  Get into the spirit of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas featuring horse and sleigh rides, carolers, demonstrations, festive foods and a visit from Father Christmas.  Special Event Admission: Adult $10, Student/Senior $9, Youth (5-14) $6, Under 5 free, Family $30 (includes 2 adults & 4 youth). All taxes included.

Feb 25 – Harry Manx  - an essential link between music of East and West, creating musical stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas, plays at Showplace at 8pm.  Tickets are $37.50 available at Showplace Box Office (705) 742 7469 and on-line at www.showplace.org  For more information contact Mike Barker tel. (705) 743-3372  folkundertheclock@cogeco.ca  www.harrymanx.com