What's On: Children's Events
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Until Monday, May 12
Stargazing: The Buckhorn Observatory presents “the Galaxies of Virgo” on clear nights at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. at the Observatory (254 County Rd. 507). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve, call (705) 657-7718 to reserve a spot. For more on outdoor events, click here. **JB, pleas link to http://www.quidnovis.com/outdoorevents.htm
Until Wednesday, May 14
Meeting: The Peterborough Public Library offers an after school club for kids ages 6 - 12 from 4 - 4:45 p.m. at the Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Club activities include awesome stories, fun games and theme-related crafts. No registration required, and free to participants. For more information call (705) 745-5382.
Until Thursday, May 15
Children’s Coat Drive: The United Way’s Coats for Kids program invites residents of Peterborough City and County to donate children’s coats as they clean out closets this spring. All usable items will be cleaned and then distributed to families in November. Children’s coats and snow pants, especially youth sizes 7-18 are particularly needed. Please, no rips, tears, or stains. Items can be taken to Kent Cleaners, Rocky’s Cleaners, Ferguson Cleaners, Windsor’s Cleaners, and Grainger Cleaners in Peterborough, and Rocky’s Cleaners in Lakefield. For more information call (705) 742-8839.
Until Friday, May 23
NEW THIS WEEK
Call for Submissions – Youth Grant: The United Way offers Youth Summer Grant for youth who are passionate about raising awareness and/or promoting a cause in the County and City of Peterborough. This program provides funding of up to $500 for projects that are designed and implemented by youth for youth. Projects should be related to an important issue in our community and should be designed to make a positive contribution to peers, school, or broader community. Previous grants helped students at Crestwood build a climbing wall, helped funding the KAOS Driver Skills Rodeo, and more. Applications are due May 23 by 4 p.m. For more information or to apply, email mmmcgovarin@uwpeterborough.ca or call Michelle McGovarin at the United Way at (705) 742-8839.
Until Tuesday, May 27
Kids Story Time: The Peterborough Public Library offers a Drop-In story time for kids ages 3 – 5, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. at the Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and giggles. Children and adults are encouraged to participate and have fun. This is a free event. For more information call (705) 745-5382.
Until Thursday, June 12
Call for Submissions: The Art Gallery of Peterborough and the City of Peterborough’s Youth Council seek submissions for “by design,” a youth art show and sale of work depicting the history of Peterborough in various media. Artists must be between the ages of 10 and 21 years of age, and fill out an application for their work to be considered for the show. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, July 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the AGP (250 Crescent St., Peterborough). For more information call (705) 742-7777 x1805.
Saturday, May 10
Astronomy Day: The Peterborough Astronomical Association and the Peterborough Museum & Archives celebrate International Astronomy Day 2008 from 1 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 10 p.m. at the Museum (Museum Dr., at 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough). Participants will see star shows in the portable planetarium as well as displays, presentations and telescope viewing. Raffle tickets will be sold with the grand prize of a telescope. For more information, call (705) 743-5180.
Sunday, May 11
Concert: Kawartha Youth Orchestra presents Concert and Reception beginning at 3 p.m. at Market Hall (336 George St., Peterborough). Brian Finley will be performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto #3. Mr. Finley is the co-founder and Artistic and Managing Director of the Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford. The KYO will also be performing: Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2, Elgar's Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra, Wieniawski's Violin Concerto #2, de Beriot's Violin Concerto #9, Gluck's Dance of the Blessed Spirits. Tickets are $10 in advance at Titles Bookstore and Happenstance Books and Yarns, Lakefield; $12 at the door. For more information call (705) 740-9018.
Sunday, May 25
Concert: Encore Children's Productions presents Music Arsenal: Carnival of the Animals at 3 p.m. at Crombie Theatre, Fleming College (200 Albert St. S., Lindsay). Quebec’s Musical Arsenal will present this puppet show based on the music of Camille Saint Saens. This is a musical odyssey filled with surprises, including a wide variety of animal puppets big and small which will delight young audiences. Tickets are $10 at door. For more information call (705) 878-5287.
Tuesday, May 27
Circus: The Memorial Centre hosts the Garden Bros. Circus today and tomorrow at 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St., Peterborough). A family pass is $38 (tax inc.; for up to two adults and three children). If available, tickets will be sold at the box office on the day of the Circus. For more information or advance tickets, call 1-888-833-4522.
Workshop on Homework Clubs: Frontier College offers a Workshop on How to Start a Homework Club from 5 - 8:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St., Peterborough). Home challenges? Participants will get tips, advice and learn how to create a supportive environment for your child to thrive by starting a homework club. A light meal will be provided at 5, and the workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to participate. For more information call (705) 868-0201.
Wednesday, May 28
Circus: The Memorial Centre hosts the Garden Bros. Circus 4 and 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St., Peterborough). A family pass is $38 (tax inc.; for up to two adults and three children). If available, tickets will be sold at the box office on the day of the Circus. For more information or advance tickets, call 1-888-833-4522.
Friday, May 30
NEW THIS WEEK
Youth Film Fest: Galaxy Cinemas and the United Way present the Starlight Film Fest from midnight - 7:30 a.m. at the Galaxy Cinemas (Water St., Peterborough). High school students can enjoy an all-night marathon of movies, munchies, music and unlimited arcade games. Movies include: Transformers, Hairspray, the Bourne Ultimatum, the Simpsons Movie, Spider-Man 3 and Blades of Glory. Tickets are $20. All proceeds support United Way of Peterborough & District. Tickets are available at Galaxy Cinemas, or at the United Way. For more information call (705) 742-8839.
Saturday, May 31
NEW THIS WEEK
Bike Rodeo: The Peterborough County-City Health Unit, the City of Peterborough, Wild Rock, and the Peterborough Cycling Club present the Paths and Pedals Bike Rodeo and Trail Day from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Rogers Cove (Maria St., Peterborough). All are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Bike Rodeo, get bikes checked, helmets properly fitted, and to practice and learn new cycling skills. Event organizers promise lots of fun and a chance for each participant to win a birthday party package at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. There is no cost to participate. For more information call (705) 743-1000.
Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25
NEW THIS WEEK
Day Camp: KidzFirst presents KidzArt, a Kreative Kamp from 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Calvary Church (1421 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough). KidzArt is a week jam-packed with painting, collage, mixed media, beading, paper mache, global crafts, fabric, clay, colour, texture, glue, glitter and more! The program is for children from JK - grade five. The cost to participate is $15/half day, $30/day, $150/week. For more information email cheri@kidzfirst.ca or call (705) 875-1792.
Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1
NEW THIS WEEK
Day Camp: KidzFirst presents Performing Artz, a Kreative Kamp from 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Calvary Church (1421 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough). Performing Artz is a week of acting, improv, puppets, art, hip-hop, storytelling, sketch writing and laughter. Full week registration is recommended but not mandatory. The cost is $150/week, $30/day. For more information email cheri@kidzfirst.ca or call (705) 875-1792.
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