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Lakefield Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield would like you to join their club. Activities are everyday to keep you connected socially and widen your circle of friends. Euchre and bridge are twice a week, carving, shuffleboard, scrabble, cribbage, bus trips, rug hooking and more. General Meetings take place 3rd Tues. of every month with lunch. Call Doug May at 705-652-1577 for further info.
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Art Exhibits
The Buckhorn Artist’s Group are having their 25th annual show and sale. A group of 13 artists will be showing their work at St Matthew’s Church in Buckhorn from May 18-20. This is a show of all original art at affordable prices. Buckhorn Artists’ Show and Sale - St. Matthew’s Church, Buckhorn, “Across from the Locks” 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 - 5 p.m. May 18-20. Original art by the Buckhorn Artist Group Contact: Lorraine Ryan 705 304 1334 or lorrainer@gmail.com.
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Books
Library Book Sales - Fri. May 17 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sat. May 18 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at 826 Ward St. Bridgenorth in front of the Causeway Treasure Trove. Sat. May 18 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at 8 Queen St. (Centennial Room beside the Lakefield Library). Sat. May 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 551 Ennis Road, lower level of library in Ennismore.
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Dance
Dance Your Bones - www.danceyourbones.com. 705- 750-0411. Dance to beats from around the world every Thurs., 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., from Sept. to July. All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 235 Rubidge St. Ptbo. Admission - $10
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Events
20th Anniversary Peace of Minds Walk for Schizophrenia and Psychosis. Sun., May 26. Beavermead Park, Ashburnham Drive Entrance, 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Ptbo. Registration Opens: 9:30 am. Walk Start Time: 11:00 am. Refreshments at noon. Phone number: 1-800-449-6367. For details or to register please visit www.peaceofmindswalk.ca.
A "Twoonie Auction & Dinner" is being held at the Buckhorn Community Centre on Sat., May 25. Limited number of tickets are on sale at the BCC at $15 pp (Children under 12 - $7.) Call 705 657-8833. Proceeds go toward the repair of the "Buckhorn Buck". Free Parking, Fully Accessible.
A Plant and Bake Sale will take place on Sat., May 25, at the Cavendish Community Centre - (located 15 km. north of Flynn's Corners on Cty Rd. 507) from 8.30 to 11 a.m. Early shoppers will get the best selection and can have complimentary coffee, tea and muffins.
Bingo resumes at the Buckhorn Community Centre on Wed., May 1. All those 19 and older are welcome to play.
Chemumg Lake District Lions Cruise Night begin this year on May 27 until Sept. 30. Antique Cars, Trucks and Specialty Vehicles on display. Refreshment served and prizes give come every Monday night from 5:00 p.m. till dusk weather permitting. Enjoy the cruise night.
Lakefield Horticultural Society will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Sat., May 18 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. At Cenotaph Park, Lakefield. Featuring a large assortment of perennials and house plants. For info call Arlene at 705-652-7479.
Lakefield Legion Branch 77's next Fabulous Friday Night dinner will be held on Fri., May 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance (to May 15) or $15 at the door. Reserve your advance tickets by calling the bar steward at (705) 652 -7988.
Lakefield Lioness Lions Bake Sale - Sat., May 18 at 9 a.m. on Tom Cole's verandah.
Plant Sale and Garden Walk on May 11, 12, 18, 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Perennials, trees, shrubs, seeds, and more. For info call Chris and Kit Ridpath at 705-639-2876 or email kitridpath@hotmail.com. Sale held at 2538 Dummer-Asphodel Rd. Please no pets.
Queen Mary Public School in Peterborough will be celebrating its 100th year of excellence in educating students. Celebration will be held June 1, 2013 from 10:30 – 5 p.m., at the school and 7 - 11 p.m., at Aria on George St. in Ptbo. The school is looking to be in touch with former students and staff. Please contact the school at 705-745-1353 or register for the celebration at [ http://queenmary100.ca ]http://queenmary100.ca.
THE ANNUAL LILAC MUFFIN PARTY - Wed., May 22 from 9-11:30 a.m. - prepared by the women of the Church. All you can eat muffins, homemade jam, tea, coffee and juice. Handsome and Dapper men serving you. A Deli table and a bake table for you to buy your goodies, and a plant table with a wonderful selection of quality plants for the garden, including Geraniums, Begonias, and more provided by Johnston’s Greenhouse. Admission: $2.50 per person.
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Music
Sun., May 26 – 7 p.m. – Grace United Church – Featuring In the Spirit Gospel Choir, Grace Worship One Band, with special guests, BEAU DIXON, KATE SUHR, AND JUSTIN HISCOX. Free Will Offering for a bike for Owen, an 8 year old little boy who has Autism and a rare disorder that is shrinking his brain. For more information, call Grace United Church – 705-742-5846.
The Aces of Harmony welcome prospective barbershop singers to hear what fun, four part harmony is all about and how you can start your week off on the right note. Many singers who once only sang in the shower are now enjoying the hobby and are learning more singing talents from others. They get together every Monday evening at 7 p.m. in north-end Peterborough - Northminster United Church hall - Sunset Blvd. Call Don Miller in Lakefield - 652-8481.
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Yard Sales
A Plant and Bake Sale will take place at St. Matthew/St. Aidan Anglican Church in Buckhorn on Sat., May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a good selection of perennials and home baked goods.
Extendicare Lakefield's Spring Yard Sale and Plant Sale, BBQ and bake sale. Sat., May 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All proceeds to support Resident's Council.
On Sat., May 25, St. John's Anglican Church will be holding a Yard Sale at 1827 Young's Point Rd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a street Sale on Young's Point Rd with many families participating. Please come out and support the church.
Yard Sale Sat., May 25 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Extendicare/Lakefield (Plant and Bake Sale & BBQ) All proceeds to Resident Council Fund.