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Lakefield Bridge Club continues at 7 p.m. at the Golden Years Club, 275 Queen St., Lakefield. Partner not necessary. For info call 705-652-7696 or 652-3812.
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 and more. General Meetings take place 3rd Wed. of every month with lunch. Call Barb Craig at 705-652-3148 for further info.
Seniors meet Monday mornings at the Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd., at 9:30 a.m. for Bid Euchre. Novices welcome. For info call 705-657-8833.
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Art Exhibits
Kawartha Artists' Gallery and Studio presents the first All-Member show and sale of 2012. A bright and cheerful art show. Opening reception Sun., Feb. 5 from 1 - 4 p.m. Refreshments served. Enter through the "Red Door" at 420 O'Connell Rd., Ptbo. For info call 705-741-2817.
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Dance
Dance Your Bones: move freely to music from around the world. Every Thurs., from 6 - 8 p.m. and occasionally on Fri., and Sun. - check website for schedule. www.danceyourbones.com. All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 235 Rubidge St., Ptbo. $10 (sliding scale down to $5). For info call 705-750-0411.
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Events
A pancake dinner will be served at St. Matthew/St. Aidan Anglican Church in Buckhorn on Tues., Feb. 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Adults - $10, children (5 to 12 yrs.) - $5, preschoolers are free.
Buckhorn District Snowmobile Club invites you to Family Fun Day on Sat., Feb. 11 at the club house located a few minutes east of Buckhorn on Cty. Rd. 36. From 9 - 11 a.m. - pancake breakfast - $5 pp (12 and over). 11 a.m. door prizes with proceeds to Easter Seals and at 11:30 a.m. the ride begins through beautiful trails. For info call Pat or Jim at 705-657-7373 or email pat at pwade44@bell.net.
Community Buffet Breakfast sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Sun., Feb. 5 from 9:30 a.m. - noon. Douro Parish Hall. All welcome.
Community Care 2012 Win-Win-Winter Raffle. Tickets are $5 each to win cash prizes of $1250, $500 and $250. Available at all Community Care offices. For further details call 705-652-8655. Draw to take place at 40 Rabbit St., Lakefield on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.
Friday Night Dinner - Feb. 3 downstairs at the Lakefield Legion. Ham and scalloped potatoes. Dinner served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $10 pp, everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Hospice Peterborough presents - Flip Flops in February, Fri., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. appetizers, 7:30 p.m. dinner and 9 p.m. dancing! Peterborough Golf and Country Club, Silent and live auctions, live music, dress code: beach attire. Tickets are $125 pp. Reserve your tickets now at Hospice Peterborough 705-742-4042.
Open Dart Tournament - Sun., Feb. 12 upstairs at the Lakefield Legion. $40 per team (4 player teams). Sign up at 9 a.m. Play begins at 10 a.m. sharp. Includes teams - round robin format, Doubles - elimination format, Prize money based on number of teams. Time permitting - singles - extra $2 per player, elimination format.
Peterborough County Cattlemen's Dinner and Dance on Sat., Feb. 4 at the Douro Community Centre. Social hour is 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment by Emily Creek Band. Tickets $25, to purchase a ticket contact Cattlemen's Director, Garnet Toms at 705-652-0092 or Louise Bennett at 705-295-4757.
Roast beef Valentines Dinner downstairs at the Lakefield Legion, Fri., Feb. 10. Served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.- $10 pp. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Sat., Feb. 18, Heritage Day at Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd., from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pancake breakfast, food court, pony rides, entertainment and more. Free admission, free parking and shuttle bus service.
Sat., Feb. 25, CSI Buckhorn (Cloths, Samples, Inspiration) at Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd., 5 - 10 p.m. A fun evening for women only. Fashion show, snacks, exhibitors. Advance tickets only - $35 pp. For tickets and info call 705-657-8803.
Sat., Feb. 4, Peterborough One World Dinner at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck, live music, raffle, dessert auction and dance with the Revolutionaries. Tickets at the door, $10 per family, $5 pp. For info call 705-748-1680.
Women's Coffee Hour at Bridgenorth United Church will be held on Wed., Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Come and share with Sandi Deslauriers the theme "Embracing Winter." All women are invited to this informal gathering with discussion of particular interest to women.
Youth Euchre Party, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Sat., Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at Douro Parish Hall. For info call 705-652-5216.
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Meetings
Annual General Meeting and Dinner. Peterborough Historical Society at Princess Gardens on Tues., Feb. 21. Tickets available at Hutchison House or the Historical Society Office. Call 705-740-2600 or 743-9710. Guest speaker at 8 p.m. will be Ken Trevelyan, Architect on restoring Market Hall Theatre.
Thurs., Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd., there is a Parent Information Meeting for the Youth Musical production of "Broadway Beat" to be held in May. For info call Bev at 705-657-8806.
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Misc.
Are you a retired Farmer? Do you enjoy a good "chin wag" with a fellow farmer? There are several in the area, now living with early stage memory loss. The opportunity to talk with someone who knows farm life would brighten their day and support their care partner. Why not consider becoming a weekly visitor? To learn more call Betty at the Alzheimer Society at 705-748-5131.
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Music
Gabi Epstein, on of Toronto's leading young cabaret performers will be at the Bryan Jones Theatre, Lakefield College School on Sun., Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The tickets to the Performing Arts Lakefield Gabi Epstein concert are $25 at the door for rush seats and the concert is included in the series subscription for those who have purchased the series. To reserve seats please call Patty at (705) 652-3723.
Open Mic - upstairs at the Lakefield Legion, Sun., Feb. 19 from 1 - 5 p.m. $5 pp, all welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Sun., Feb. 12 from 1 - 5 p.m., Country Jamboree at Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Rd. Play an instrument or sing or dance to "Just Plain Country." Admission is $5 pp.
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Volunteers
Do you need Community Volunteer Hours? Are you interested in gaining volunteer experience? Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre may be the place for you! Volunteers are currently being recruited to answer 24 Hour Crisis Line. Free Crisis Intervention Training is provided. For details call 705-748-5901 or email: ksacvolunteers@nexicom.net.
Peterborough Family Resource Centre is looking for a committed volunteer to help in our weekly Play-to-Learn program on Wed., mornings in Lakefield at the Community Room in the arena. The role of the volunteer would be to help the staff to unload equipment, set up play space, interact with children and parents. We need someone who can volunteer from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each week. If you are interested please call Beckie at 705-748-9144, ext. 324.